How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island gave the world its first window into the human stomach
Read full article: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island gave the world its first window into the human stomach204 years ago today, a man was shot in the stomach with a shotgun in Michigan. The event would go on to reshape medical history.
ICE confirms officers involved in chase before multi-vehicle crash in Detroit; driver impaled by fence
Read full article: ICE confirms officers involved in chase before multi-vehicle crash in Detroit; driver impaled by fenceImmigration and Customs Enforcement officials have confirmed they were in chase with a suspect before a crash on Detroit’s west side Thursday.
75 Fifth Third Brank branches closing in Michigan, including former Comerica Bank locations
Read full article: 75 Fifth Third Brank branches closing in Michigan, including former Comerica Bank locationsFifth Third Bank will close 75 branches in Michigan this summer, including some former Comerica Bank locations.
Instagram brags, a ‘fascination’ with ammo, and an Ann Arbor teen facing charge, feds say
Read full article: Instagram brags, a ‘fascination’ with ammo, and an Ann Arbor teen facing charge, feds sayAn Ann Arbor teen is accused of using his Instagram to post pictures and captions bragging about guns and machine gun conversion devices -- including a post that federal investigators say is linked to a shooting that hurt a woman in Detroit.
Mother of Detroit boy beaten to death by stepfather sentenced in child abuse case
Read full article: Mother of Detroit boy beaten to death by stepfather sentenced in child abuse caseThe mother of an 8-year-old Detroit boy who authorities say was beaten to death by his stepfather was sentenced in Wayne County court after pleading guilty to a child abuse charge.
Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in Eastpointe
Read full article: Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in EastpointeAs summer approaches and temperatures rise, Eastpointe Animal Control officers say they’re being inundated with calls about dogs left outdoors for long periods in the heat.
ICE confirms officers involved in chase before multi-vehicle crash in Detroit; driver impaled by fence
Read full article: ICE confirms officers involved in chase before multi-vehicle crash in Detroit; driver impaled by fenceImmigration and Customs Enforcement officials have confirmed they were in chase with a suspect before a crash on Detroit’s west side Thursday.
Instagram brags, a ‘fascination’ with ammo, and an Ann Arbor teen facing charge, feds say
Read full article: Instagram brags, a ‘fascination’ with ammo, and an Ann Arbor teen facing charge, feds sayAn Ann Arbor teen is accused of using his Instagram to post pictures and captions bragging about guns and machine gun conversion devices -- including a post that federal investigators say is linked to a shooting that hurt a woman in Detroit.
Mother of Detroit boy beaten to death by stepfather sentenced in child abuse case
Read full article: Mother of Detroit boy beaten to death by stepfather sentenced in child abuse caseThe mother of an 8-year-old Detroit boy who authorities say was beaten to death by his stepfather was sentenced in Wayne County court after pleading guilty to a child abuse charge.
‘I could have died’: 14-year-old speaks out after surviving shooting during ‘teen takeover’ in Detroit
Read full article: ‘I could have died’: 14-year-old speaks out after surviving shooting during ‘teen takeover’ in DetroitA 14-year-old boy nearly died after a bullet passed through his chest, missing his heart by just a few centimeters during a teen takeover in Downtown Detroit last month.
Person of interest in shooting on Detroit’s east side taken into custody
Read full article: Person of interest in shooting on Detroit’s east side taken into custodyPolice said they have taken a 17-year-old into custody in connection with a shooting involving officers last week during the execution of a search warrant on the city’s east side.
ICE: Car that crashed through Detroit fence and landed on vehicles was fleeing agents
Read full article: ICE: Car that crashed through Detroit fence and landed on vehicles was fleeing agentsThe car that crashed through a fence and landed on top of other vehicles in a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s west side was fleeing from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said.
Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride event
Read full article: Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride eventThe Madison Heights City Council reversed course, voting unanimously to restore a drag queen story time event to the city’s Arts and Pride celebration after removing it earlier in the week.
‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlash
Read full article: ‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlashPontiac School District superintendent Dr. Kimberly Leverette spoke Thursday afternoon, addressing the district’s strategic plan, which includes the decision to close two schools at the end of the school year.
Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in Birmingham
Read full article: Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in BirminghamThe city of Birmingham’s design review board conditionally approved the construction of a new Dollar Tree store along Woodward Avenue.
They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunman
Read full article: They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunmanA group of Warren hospital workers went to take a routine break, and they found themselves facing a gunman, sources told Local 4.
Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in Eastpointe
Read full article: Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in EastpointeAs summer approaches and temperatures rise, Eastpointe Animal Control officers say they’re being inundated with calls about dogs left outdoors for long periods in the heat.
Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continues
Read full article: Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continuesClintondale Community Schools said it will refund all purchased prom tickets as an investigation into a potential safety threat that led to the event’s cancellation remains ongoing.
Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley Elkins
Read full article: Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley ElkinsDeAndre Booker, 33, of Roseville, who was accused in the killing of his former girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to stand trial, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward in a case that includes charges of first-degree murder.
Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apology
Read full article: Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apologyComplaints about missed and delayed trash pickups tied to Priority Waste continue to mount across Metro Detroit, leaving some neighborhoods with trash sitting curbside for days and prompting a new apology from the company.
Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellation
Read full article: Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellationGraduation ceremonies at Clintondale High School will proceed as scheduled on Friday, with enhanced security measures in place, school officials announced, days after the district canceled prom due to a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm.
Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convinced
Read full article: Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convincedTop tech executives and elected officials gathered Monday afternoon in Saline Township to break ground on what they describe as one of the largest economic investment development deals in Michigan history.
Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety program
Read full article: Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety programMore than 100 local teens got behind the wheel this weekend — not just for fun, but to practice the kind of skills that could one day save their lives.
Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complex
Read full article: Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complexAfter years of complaints about mold, sewage, and holes in walls, inspectors finally showed up at a Michigan apartment complex.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputies
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputiesThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provided another update Wednesday regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 6, 2026, following a felonious assault investigation in Ypsilanti Township.
Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealership
Read full article: Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealershipTwo masked suspects were arrested after a vehicle break-in at a Livingston County car dealership led to a brief foot pursuit.
Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minor
Read full article: Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minorA Livingston County school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston County
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston CountyResidents of a Brighton-area neighborhood said they’re rethinking safety precautions after Michigan State Police arrested a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into a wooded area.
‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target children
Read full article: ‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target childrenA federal agent in Detroit says a Flint man is facing charges after he used Reddit to discuss child exploitation, sent explicit images and tried to solicit illegal material from someone who appeared to be a child.
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Metro Detroit faces storm threat this weekend, then surge of heat
Read full article: Metro Detroit faces storm threat this weekend, then surge of heatThe weekend begins with rounds of showers and thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday, including the possibility of a few strong storms, before sunshine and more comfortable conditions return Sunday.
‘I could have died’: 14-year-old speaks out after surviving shooting during ‘teen takeover’ in Detroit
Read full article: ‘I could have died’: 14-year-old speaks out after surviving shooting during ‘teen takeover’ in DetroitA 14-year-old boy nearly died after a bullet passed through his chest, missing his heart by just a few centimeters during a teen takeover in Downtown Detroit last month.
Person of interest in shooting on Detroit’s east side taken into custody
Read full article: Person of interest in shooting on Detroit’s east side taken into custodyPolice said they have taken a 17-year-old into custody in connection with a shooting involving officers last week during the execution of a search warrant on the city’s east side.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Asthma flare-ups, seasonal allergies, eczema, stomach viruses
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Asthma flare-ups, seasonal allergies, eczema, stomach virusesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continues
Read full article: Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continuesClintondale Community Schools said it will refund all purchased prom tickets as an investigation into a potential safety threat that led to the event’s cancellation remains ongoing.
Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride event
Read full article: Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride eventThe Madison Heights City Council reversed course, voting unanimously to restore a drag queen story time event to the city’s Arts and Pride celebration after removing it earlier in the week.
ICE: Car that crashed through Detroit fence and landed on vehicles was fleeing agents
Read full article: ICE: Car that crashed through Detroit fence and landed on vehicles was fleeing agentsThe car that crashed through a fence and landed on top of other vehicles in a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s west side was fleeing from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said.
2 men charged with first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of 15-year-old Berkley girl
Read full article: 2 men charged with first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of 15-year-old Berkley girlTwo men from Detroit have been charged with premeditated murder in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a teen girl from Berkley.
Priority Waste truck crashes into guardrail, tips over in Oakland Township
Read full article: Priority Waste truck crashes into guardrail, tips over in Oakland TownshipA Priority Waste garbage truck crashed into a guardrail on Friday while attempting to navigate a turn in Oakland Township, coming to rest on its side.
Police suspect drugs after semi truck hits man mowing grass along Michigan highway
Read full article: Police suspect drugs after semi truck hits man mowing grass along Michigan highwayA 46-year-old man was airlifted to a Kalamazoo hospital after a semi truck struck his mowing tractor on the side of a Michigan highway.
Man sentenced to life without parole for murder of Melvindale police officer
Read full article: Man sentenced to life without parole for murder of Melvindale police officerMichael Lopez will serve life in prison for the killing of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, bringing an emotional end to a nearly two-year wait for Said’s family.
RX Kids has given $14M to Metro Detroit families. Now the research is catching up
Read full article: RX Kids has given $14M to Metro Detroit families. Now the research is catching upNew research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.
The ‘heartless grifter’ from Dearborn who scammed 25+ people out of thousands, police say
Read full article: The ‘heartless grifter’ from Dearborn who scammed 25+ people out of thousands, police sayHe’s a “heartless grifter” who scammed more than 25 people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, officials say. For the past several months, we’ve been investigating a Dearborn man facing a slew of allegations.
Morning 4: Man charged with threatening to ‘shoot up’ Michigan State Capitol, kill Whitmer — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Man charged with threatening to ‘shoot up’ Michigan State Capitol, kill Whitmer — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
FBI: Man charged with threatening to ‘shoot up’ Michigan State Capitol, kill Whitmer
Read full article: FBI: Man charged with threatening to ‘shoot up’ Michigan State Capitol, kill WhitmerThe 48-year-old has previous convictions for making threats toward former U.S. President George W. Bush and former U.S. District Judge Susan Oki Mollway.
Hot, humid Friday gives way to stormy start to the weekend across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Hot, humid Friday gives way to stormy start to the weekend across Metro DetroitSummer-like heat and humidity are building across Metro Detroit today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s this afternoon with increasing thunderstorm chances later this evening and through the first half of the weekend.
Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealership
Read full article: Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealershipTwo masked suspects were arrested after a vehicle break-in at a Livingston County car dealership led to a brief foot pursuit.
Massive fire engulfs recycling facility in Lapeer County, sending thick smoke into sky
Read full article: Massive fire engulfs recycling facility in Lapeer County, sending thick smoke into skyA large fire at a recycling facility near Imlay City sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters worked for hours to contain the blaze.
City of Detroit preparing lawsuit against Riverview Health as neighbors report ongoing noise problems
Read full article: City of Detroit preparing lawsuit against Riverview Health as neighbors report ongoing noise problemsDetroit neighbors in West Village are once again complaining about noise they say is coming from a Riverview Health rehab center on Jefferson Avenue, this time from the facility’s HVAC system.
Storm chances return, which could impact Motor City Pride, graduations this weekend across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm chances return, which could impact Motor City Pride, graduations this weekend across Metro DetroitFriday will start warm and largely dry across Metro Detroit. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s before showers and thunderstorms arrive.
Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administrator
Read full article: Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administratorA newly obtained independent investigation into allegations involving Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette found that many of the most serious accusations against her could not be substantiated, while also concluding that some concerns regarding city resources, health insurance coverage, and administrative practices were valid.
Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley Elkins
Read full article: Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley ElkinsDeAndre Booker, 33, of Roseville, who was accused in the killing of his former girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to stand trial, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward in a case that includes charges of first-degree murder.