A Michigan police department says a white officer handcuffed a Black child who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

A 2-year-old girl from Lansing is still missing and a man has been taken into custody after an Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning.

Police recovered two stolen rifles from a children’s playground in Lansing.

House Democrats are calling for the creation of a committee to investigate whether former Speaker Lee Chatfield committed financial improprieties while in office.

A former Michigan legislative leader is denying allegations that he raped his future sister-in-law starting when she was 14 or 15, saying they had a sexual relationship for years but were both consenting adults.

State police in northern Michigan are investigating after a woman accused former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield of sexually assaulting her multiple times, beginning when she was 14 or 15 years old.

A 17-year-old girl has been found shot to death and three others hurt — including an infant — in Lansing.

Michigan police are looking for Octavia Janay Reed, 25, and the three children she was last seen with. Michigan State Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing 25-year-old woman and the three children she was last seen with. Michigan State Police say the missing persons could be traveling in a 2010 Lincoln MKZ that is missing the front bumper. 🚨ENDANGERED MISSING ADVISORY🚨: An endangered missing advisory has been issued for Octavia Janay Reed, 25 year old. Missing endangered last seen with the following children: James Jamar Wilson B/M 5 year old, Antonio Bonner B/M 1 year old & Za-Kayh Jones B/F 7 year old.

Gretchen Whitmer announced a statewide ban on all events and gatherings of 250 or more people on Thursday in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The executive order took effect at 5 p.m. Friday and will last until 5 p.m. on April 5. Law enforcement officers in Ingham County are committed to enforcing the executive order to stop the spread of the virus, officials said. “I urge everyone to take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 including adhering to the Governor’s Executive Order,” said Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.