The Michigan Senate unanimously approved bipartisan bills aimed at combating human trafficking and enhancing protections for survivors.
A small Michigan community is being recognized for its thriving food and wine scene, earning a spot on a list of the world’s best dining destinations for 2026.
We’re roughly halfway through the 2025-26 school year, and many Metro Detroit school districts have already used up the “snow days” built into their calendars.
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.
Michigan and other parts of the country have been hit with rough weather that’s not only delaying flights but also causing major problems for cargo transport below the planes.
Luge is one of the most thrilling and intimidating events at the Winter Olympics. Athletes lie down on a sled, hurtling down an icy track just inches from the surface at high speeds.
Michigan State Police are looking for whoever stole a taxidermied black bear from the porch of a home on Michigan’s west side.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is already turning the page from an overtime escape against Rutgers, warning the Spartans they’ll need their best against Michigan.
A 51-year-old woman from outside Grand Rapids will spend years in federal prison for repeatedly posing as a licensed nurse.
A 30-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a standoff with police in Roseville resulted in the shooting of an officer.
Learning how to ski or snowboard can be a little intimidating, especially for kids, but one Michigan dad is taking the cold, the snow, and the pressure out of the process.
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If you are out and about when it’s cold, clearly you love winter. But getting out and embracing it is also the best way to get through it for those who struggle this time of year.
No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reflected on his team’s hard-fought victory over No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers inside Crisler Arena.
A Macomb County woman is facing a safe gun storage charge after her 3-year-old son shot himself in the hand with an unsecured gun last week, officials said.
Trey McKenney made a tiebreaking layup with 1:07 left and No. 3 Michigan rallied past No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss this season.
Major college basketball’s longest winning streak ended at 24 games with No. 5 Nebraska’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan on Tuesday night.
Trey McKenney made a tiebreaking layup with 1:07 left and No. 3 Michigan rallied past No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss this season.
Narrow wins by Michigan and Michigan State set the stage for Friday’s pivotal rivalry matchup as both are tied for the number one seed in the Big Ten with little margin for error.
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 football schedule for the Michigan State Spartans.
The University of Michigan Athletic Department and the Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 football schedule for the first season under new head coach Kyle Whittingham and his Michigan Wolverines.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the murder trial of Dale Warner, who is accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, in Lenawee County.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved new economic development support that will keep more than 900 jobs in Oakland County and fuel long-term growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs statewide.
The No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (18-1, 8-1 Big Ten) opens a pivotal week of conference play by hosting the undefeated No. 5-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-0, 9-0 Big Ten) at a sold-out Crisler Center.
Track possible school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée, Carley Johnston, have joined the effort to outlaw painful dog experiments at taxpayer-funded institutions in Michigan.
No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball coach Dusty May called the upcoming game against No. 5-ranked Nebraska “the biggest game of the year” because it is the next game on the schedule.
Happy 189th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.
A Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state's next governor.
A candidate for Michigan's Secretary of State recently made waves by claiming he found 15 non-citizens registered to vote, and the current Secretary of State is now investigating.
Track possible school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Metro Detroit.
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
Slotkin joins a number of Democrats announcing a “no” vote on the bill, which includes $64.4 billion for the department, with $10 billion for ICE.
CURE Insurance denied a claim from a Michigan woman whose car was stolen out of her driveway and later found totaled.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after ICE agents shot and killed a man in Minnesota on Saturday.
No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines basketball head coach Dusty May praised his team’s resilience after a challenging 74-62 victory against Ohio State.
The No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) returns to a sold-out Crisler Center on Friday, Jan. 23, to host Ohio State (12-5, 4-3 Big Ten) in a nationally televised Big Ten matchup.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named five Michigan athletes to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
French-born Canadian Caroline Veyre, fighting in Michigan for the fourth straight time, will face Delfine Persoon for the vacant WBC World Super Featherweight title in a co-main event leading up to the Joshua Pagan vs. Bryan Jimenez main event on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids.
The Michigan Senate approved Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, aiming to limit student cell phone use during instructional time in schools.
Winter weather alerts have been issued for several counties in Michigan due to dangerously cold wind chills and the chance for accumulating snow in some areas.
The race for the regular season Big Ten title is shaping up to be a photo finish as Nebraska leads with Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois and Purdue trailing only a half game behind.
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.
As the mobility industry accelerates toward electrification, automation and advanced manufacturing, one question looms large: who will service and maintain the innovative technologies powering the future?
A new poll from the University of Michigan Health’s Mott Children’s Hospital found that parents may be more relaxed when it comes tot heir kids using curse words.
New research from the University of Michigan found that there is a measurable rise in violent and impulsive crime on game days.
No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball coach Dusty May spoke after their 86-72 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, highlighting the challenges and positives from the game.
Communities across Southeast Michigan are grappling with a surge of data center proposals, leading to growing resistance from residents concerned about environmental impacts and quality of life issues.
Indiana is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 after finishing a 16-0 season with a victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff championship game.
A Michigan woman said CURE insurance is denying her claim after her $22,000 car was stolen out of her driveway. And it’s because other people sometimes receive mail at her house.
More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state.
Some of the best high school basketball teams in the area are set to square off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and you can watch the action live on Local 4+.
More than 100 cars were involved in a massive pileup on a Michigan highway, and police said stranded drivers and passengers are being bused away from the crash scene.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across all of Southeast Michigan from Monday into Tuesday morning as snow showers and blowing snow combine with bitterly cold air.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Monday in Metro Detroit and is extended through Tuesday morning.
A Michigan football transfer claims other players on the team blackmailed Sherrone Moore about his relationship with another staffer.
Getting a chance to play in the Coretta Scott King Classic has special meaning for Ohio State senior Chance Gray.