A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to one charge for allegedly making threats to kill Governor Gretchen Whitmer and threatening to kill people at the Michigan State Capitol.
John Calhoun, 36, from Detroit, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after authorities accused him of smuggling narcotics into Michigan Department of Corrections facilities through the mail.
Questions about election security, voter eligibility, and absentee ballots took center stage at a town hall attended by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and state election officials ahead of the general election.
Questions about election security, voter eligibility, and absentee ballots took center stage at a town hall attended by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and state election officials ahead of the general election.
A 26-year-old Detroit licensed practical nurse was arraigned on charges alleging she stole controlled substances from a nursing home patient and falsified medical records to cover up the theft, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office said.
Michigan State Police released the final traffic crash data for 2025 revealing that traffic fatalities declined slightly even though the total number of crashes increased.
Three Planned Parenthood health centers in Michigan have permanently closed — two in metro Detroit and one in Lansing — leaving thousands of patients scrambling for care.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) announced Lansing, Livonia, and Warren health centers are permanently closing as part of a network reorganization.
In a comment to Local 4 a member of the Michigan Attorney General’s office says “common sense” would have shown child abuse reports targeted at Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as false.
A bill has been signed into Michigan law mandating an issue of chip-enabled Michigan Bridge Cards, cards to be comply with industry standards and for cards to be continuously upgraded in the future.
Stephanie Chatfield, 38, of Levering, Mich., pleaded guilty last month to one felony count of embezzlement from a nonprofit.
Several Michigan lawmakers are backing new legislation to quiet some of the state’s noisiest roads by cracking down on loud and illegal exhaust systems.
When asked how the minor could have obtained the weapon, Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush said he wasn’t aware it was missing.
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase -- one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel are responding to letters from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division requesting election-related documents from three Michigan municipalities ahead of the August 2026 primary election.
This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a former Shelby Township priest convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in his campaign for Michigan governor, calling him a strong candidate who can deliver results for the state.
The former leader of the Michigan House of Representatives’s wife has pleaded guilty to a felony charge following allegations of “rampant and flagrant” misuse of political nonprofit funds.
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The 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.
The state agency handling complaints and violations for Michigan’s five mental health hospitals came under scrutiny again on Tuesday.
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A man pretended to be a 15-year-old girl online to manipulate Michigan children into sending explicit material, while a Lansing accomplice fed him their personal information to make it possible.
A state representative started a push for a bipartisan group to strengthen the workforce. He wants lawmakers to expand opportunities for workers.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released findings from a project to determine concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in blood of Michigan firefighters.
Seniors from across Metro Detroit traveled to Lansing on Wednesday to advocate for issues impacting older adults across Michigan.
The primary window for potential severe storms is between 6 PM and midnight. An isolated storm could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to 1 inch.
A bill was proposed in the Michigan Senate last week that would require older drivers to undergo more frequent testing to renew or obtain a driver’s license. Some seniors say the legislation is unfair.
A bill proposed in the Michigan Senate would require older drivers to undergo more frequent testing to renew or obtain a driver’s license.
The Michigan Governor’s Office is questioning the National Weather Service’s response to Friday’s severe weather that killed four people and injured 12 others.
One of the central messages of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was that kids in Michigan are struggling mightily to read at grade level.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer used her eighth and final State of the State Address Wednesday night to press lawmakers on literacy, housing, and medical debt as she outlined priorities for the remainder of her second term.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address on Wednesday night, focusing on early literacy, affordable housing, and protecting health care.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened investigations into three Michigan public school districts to determine whether they included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in the curriculum without notifying parents.
Pressure mounts on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after unannounced active shooter drill at child psychiatric hospital.
After Local 4 pulled back the curtain on how some Michigan families’ car insurance claims are getting denied and their coverage canceled because they didn’t list their kids, who don’t drive, on their policy, Michigan lawmakers introduced a bill in response.
After Local 4 pulled back the curtain on how some Michigan families’ car insurance claims are getting denied and their coverage canceled because they didn’t list their kids, who don’t drive, on their policy, Michigan lawmakers introduced a bill in response.
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall announced his opposition to additional state funding for Rx Kids, a maternal cash assistance program, just as the initiative expands to Detroit.
Michigan lawmakers are proposing new legislation in response to a series of Local 4 investigations that pulled back the curtain on how some Michigan families’ car insurance claims are getting denied and their coverage canceled because they didn’t list their kids, who don’t drive, on their policy.
Two people have been charged after two men were shot and killed in Lansing last year, police said. One body was found in a wooded area, and the other near an abandoned house that had been set on fire.
Two Dearborn-based nonprofits are defending their operations after State Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt called for a federal review of their use of taxpayer funds.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled an $88.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 on Wednesday, addressing challenges posed by federal program changes while pushing for increased education funding and tax relief.
A bill aimed at keeping cellphones out of classrooms was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday.
The Michigan Senate unanimously approved bipartisan bills aimed at combating human trafficking and enhancing protections for survivors.
The Michigan Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee heard passionate testimony Thursday on three bills that would significantly restrict immigration enforcement activities statewide.
The Michigan Senate approved Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, aiming to limit student cell phone use during instructional time in schools.
A group of Michigan state senators, along with parents and social media safety advocates, is backing a package of bills aimed at limiting what they say are data-hungry and potentially addictive features on platforms popular with minors.
The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear the case of one of the men imprisoned for a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is ending his run for governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state, saying concerns about democracy and election security drove his decision.
As of Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan residents and businesses are now seeing a wave of new laws and policy changes take effect — from paychecks to cannabis sales, education to consumer protections.
Michigan residents and businesses will see a wave of new laws and policy changes take effect to ring in the new year— from paychecks to cannabis sales, education to consumer protections.
As the calendar turns to 2026, Michigan residents and businesses will see a wave of new laws and policy changes take effect — from paychecks to cannabis sales, education to consumer protections.
A new Michigan law allows child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locks to keep children safe in the event of a shooting.
A deadly workplace shooting at Henry Ford Health’s main hospital is fueling new momentum in Lansing to remove financial barriers for domestic violence survivors seeking legal protection.
The Minards were accused of exploiting nonprofits, advocacy groups, and others to enrich themselves illegally, earning $525,000 between 2018 and 2020.
Michigan’s top legislative leaders agree the state’s budget was finished late this year, and that the delay created real uncertainty, especially for schools.
House Speaker Matt Hall defended the controversial cuts, stating, “This thing is on autopilot and it’s out of control. I hate to say it, but the COVID spending is over.”
As proposals for large AI and data-center campuses in both Saline Township and Howell Township face mounting resistance and regulatory delays, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says Michigan must be prepared, but only with proper protections, transparency, and community input.
Michigan’s legislature has enacted 30 bills through October 20 this year, marking a dramatic decline in productivity compared to previous years’ legislative output.
Another former top aide to ex-Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield has agreed to testify against him as part of a plea deal.
A Michigan senator said he was “misled and stonewalled” by the state when he started asking questions about how people are treated inside Michigan’s mental health care system.
Detroit Lions legend Herman Moore will serve as grand marshal for the Electric Light Parade at the 41st annual Silver Bells in the City celebration.
Frank Prezzato, 69, of St. Clair Shores, was sentenced to six months’ delayed probation after pleading guilty in September to one count of voting absentee and in-person.
Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine went trick-or-treating in Michigan.
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle crash on westbound I-96, just west of Pinckney Road in Howell Township.
Local 4’s co-morning anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 3 to hear her thoughts on the recently passed budget.
Smokers may have to spend a little more to keep that spark going when it comes to marijuana if a certain bill passes in Michigan.
Michigan lawmakers approved a continuation budget in the early morning hours of Oct. 1 to keep the state government running through Oct. 8, after missing the original fiscal year deadline.