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.
An Oakland County man was bitten by Michigan’s only venomous snake, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, last week.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in the state’s open U.S. Senate race, calling the Democrat an effective leader with a proven record of delivering results for Michigan.
A series of bills were passed on Thursday with a goal of ensuring children, seniors and vulnerable adults are safe in Michigan.
For those who prefer to vote in-person, early voting sites are set to open statewide on Saturday, July 25, and will remain open through Aug. 2.
After eight years of construction, more than a quarter-century of planning, and months of international political issues, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally set to open next Monday, July 27.
A well-known Michigan football tailgater is the subject of three complaints that have been sent to the state’s Attorney General.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to rise, with state health officials reporting more than 7,600 confirmed cases Thursday.
Dry weather is expected to continue through Friday, extending the streak of pleasant weather before a more active pattern develops this weekend.
The allegations against Daniel Joseph Maudlin, 58, of Taylor started with a tip that dates back to 2018, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Detroit.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell will meet fans as Panda Express celebrates the return of its fan-favorite Hot Orange Chicken.
Federal agents in Detroit say a freeway chase ended with the discovery of a pistol outfitted with an illegal machine-gun conversion device and has been linked to a shooting just days earlier.
An Oakland County man is receiving treatement after being bitten by Michigan’s only venomous snake on Tuesday.
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Michigan tax filers say they remain months behind in getting refunds after a troubled treasury software rollout prompted thousands of erroneous notices, delayed checks and mounting frustration from taxpayers, accountants and lawmakers.
The Michigan Student Safety Program, OK2SAY, recorded the second-highest volume of tips last year since the program first launched in 2014.
President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.
Former Michigan Wolverines running back Jamie Morris says the University of Michigan is entering a period of transition following Athletic Director Warde Manuel's decision to step down, while expressing confidence that the athletic department can recover from recent controversies.
A Michigan couple has filed a federal lawsuit against Taco Bell and produce supplier Taylor Farms, alleging they became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce during a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants.
Stephanie Chatfield, 38, of Levering, Mich., pleaded guilty last month to one felony count of embezzlement from a nonprofit.
While an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out later this morning into the early afternoon, the chances remain quite low.
The Michigan Wolverines’ growing reputation as an NBA pipeline was on full display during the 2026 NBA Summer League, with eight former players taking the court and several making immediate impressions.
James Andrew Tallon, of Ypsilanti, distributed thousands of “horrific images and videos" depicting abuse of infants and toddlers.
According to a statement from the President of the University of Michigan, Athletic Director and former Wolverine defensive tackle, Warde Manuel, will be stepping down at the end of the 2026 calendar year.
The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining years on his contract and he will step down at the end of the year.
A statewide Air Quality Alert continues today. Southeast Michigan remains under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather tonight into early Tuesday morning. The greatest potential for severe storms is expected between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
On Monday, the Michigan State Police are cracking down on drivers who don’t move over for emergency vehicles. It’s a statewide effort that aims to protect first responders and remind motorists of the state’s “Move Over” laws, which have existed since 1949.
A statewide Air Quality Alert remains in effect today as another round of Canadian wildfire smoke continues to drift across Michigan. While hazy skies will persist across Southeast Michigan through much of the day, forecast models indicate smoke concentrations should gradually decrease by this evening and tonight.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing back after President Donald Trump accused Canada of failing to properly manage its forests, calling it a “shame” that some American officials are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke.
Taylor Farms de Mexico is pulling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market over possible cyclospora contamination — and the distribution list includes Michigan.
Canadian Wildfires have pushed hazardous air conditions towards Michigan, for those at risk, smoke can be dangerous for eye health.
There’s a type of food allergy you might not expect because it doesn’t come from foods like peanuts, dairy, wheat or soy -- it actually comes from tick bites.
Huntington Bank announced this week that it will be closing 13 branches across Michigan by the end of next month.
Festa Italiana continued at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights despite hazardous air quality across southeast Michigan caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Crowds turned out Friday for the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport despite hazardous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Michigan is at the center of what could be the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history and now the legal fight has begun.
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Friday he is ending his campaign for governor, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James reshaped the Republican primary race.
A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man is facing charges after reportedly assaulting his girlfriend and barricading himself inside a Romulus home.
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
The Air Quality Alert remains in effect today as dense Canadian wildfire smoke continues to create Very Unhealthy to Hazardous air quality conditions across Metro Detroit and much of Southeast Michigan.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms is the source of a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to NBC News, which cited a person familiar with the investigation.
President Donald Trump renewed claims about election integrity during a primetime address, alleging vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and citing Michigan as an example of what he described as election-related misconduct.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is also running to be Michigan’s next governor, alleging her office has failed to produce public records related to her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center despite a Freedom of Information Act request filed nearly three months ago.
Violent crime has been trending downward in Detroit and across Michigan, but the five major candidates running for governor disagree on what it will take to sustain that progress.
The 4Warn Weather Alert and Air Quality Alert have been extended through Friday as dangerous wildfire smoke continues to blanket Southeast Michigan, creating the worst air quality our region has experienced on record.
A Detroit auto shop is facing a wave of customer complaints after vehicles were left sitting unfixed for months. Motown Automotive Supercenter, located on Greenfield in Detroit, is now under investigation by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, officials confirmed.
A Michigan woman accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house of squalor has pleaded no contest to child abuse.
Three of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.
Local 4 has received numerous complaints regarding auto employees working under hazardous air quality conditions.
The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is closed to the public on Thursday and Friday due to hazardous air quality conditions from the Canadian wildfire smoke.
Detroit has been ranked as having the worst air quality in the world on Thursday after Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Michigan.
Planet Fitness will be opening their doors at over 115 locations for free for anyone with or without membership needing indoor exercise access amid unhealthy air quality alerts.
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Pre-election testing of voting machines is open to the public, and must be conducted at least five days before early voting begins.
The 4Warn Weather Alert has been extended today as wildfire smoke continues to blanket Southeast Michigan, giving Metro Detroit the worst air quality in the world this morning.
Michigan has reversed decades of population decline, but the state’s next governor will still face a major challenge: convincing more young people to build their futures here.
The 4Warn Weather Alert and Air Quality Alert remain in effect Thursday, as a thick plume of wildfire smoke from Canada settles into Southeast Michigan, bringing some of the poorest air quality this season.
Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 3,762 cases since June 22, state health officials said Wednesday.
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll which Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race they would vote for in the 2026 primary election.
Canadian wildfire smoke is drifting into Michigan, prompting state officials to issue a statewide air quality alert through at least Thursday and possibly longer.
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about possible candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose slightly, state health officials reported on Wednesday, with more than 3,700 cases reported.
Metro Detroit is facing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and poor air quality today as both a Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert remain in effect across Southeast Michigan.