Sara Edwards, a former inmate at Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, says she was “heartbroken, but not surprised” to learn of the death of inmate Rebecca Fackler, citing what she described as poor conditions and delays in medical care at the prison.

Residents at a Superior Township apartment complex said they’ve been living with backed-up sewage, days without running water, and what they believe is mold, and now the property is facing formal action from the township.

Metro Detroiters answered the call to “Go 4 It” this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroit’s east side.

A 61-year-old man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend in Saline.

A woman is seriously hurt after being shot during a random carjacking outside a shopping plaza in Orion Township.

Attorneys for the family of a 28-year-old woman who died inside Michigan’s only women’s prison say they are receiving alarming tips from other inmates about the days and hours leading up to her death, which came just two weeks before she was scheduled to be released on parole.

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay alert and take precautions while walking through parking lots and parking garages, especially when alone, following a violent carjacking and shooting in Oakland County.

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay alert and take precautions while walking through parking lots and parking garages, especially when alone, following a violent carjacking and shooting in Oakland County.

A woman was seriously wounded in a random carjacking shooting outside a shopping plaza in Orion Township before deputies tracked down and arrested the suspect roughly 90 minutes later, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said.

The Pontiac School District Board of Education has approved a new Strategic Work Plan that includes school closures, grade reconfigurations, and program relocations to reshape the district ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Pontiac is rolling out new pedestrian safety projects across the city after several deadly crashes, including two pedestrian deaths this year and six last year, officials said.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer said Thursday a county-commissioned investigation last year found “no evidence of wrongdoing” after a marijuana “cigarette” was reportedly found in a sheriff’s office vehicle that had been previously assigned to her.

A Ypsilanti woman says a homeless encampment behind her home has turned into a safety issue after a string of unsettling encounters, and most recently, the theft of her bicycle.

An 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.

The Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.

A spokesperson for the University of Michigan said access to Canvas has been restored across all campuses following a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides the online learning platform.

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves in Ypsilanti’s West Willow neighborhood, cleaning yards and making exterior repairs for residents in need as part of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley’s Rock the Block series.

Here are the 20 most dangerous cities and townships for car crashes in Michigan.

The University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.

The University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.

People experiencing a mental health crisis in Ypsilanti could soon see a trained specialist, not police, responding to their calls.

A Northfield Township man is facing 14 charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, after police received a tip that he was having inappropriate conversations with minors.

A former Michigan corrections officer accused of having sex with inmates has pleaded guilty to one charge.

When the Pauli family has food scraps, instead of throwing them in the trash, they put them in a special bin on their kitchen counter.

The University of Michigan is opening an investigation into regent Jordan Acker’s alleged “disturbing” Slack messages about a student.

Ann Arbor’s City Council has signed off on a deal to transform a downtown parking lot into a new library, housing units and open public space.

A childhood visit to the Henry Ford Museum sparked Mikala Sposito's passion for welding. Now, at 21, she's the first woman ever to represent the United States in the International World Skills Welding Competition.

The 17th annual event sponsored by University of Michigan Softball is scheduled for Thursday April 23 at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor.

The judge who sentenced former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore gave a lengthy statement about Moore’s wife and her decision to stick by his side throughout the process.

Washtenaw Community College wrapped up its annual Free College Week on Saturday, capping a full week of no-cost learning and community events in honor of National Community College Month.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Ann Arbor after an EF-1 tornado struck the city earlier this week, enabling state assistance for response efforts and infrastructure repairs.

Lawmakers and advocates are calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to immediately release a woman held at Huron Valley Correctional Facility, saying the conditions inside could be life-threatening.

Eight tornadoes were confirmed in Michigan, with two in Metro Detroit, during the early morning hours of Wednesday, impacting parts of Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

Cleanup continued Wednesday after overnight storms spawned two EF-1 tornadoes in Southeast Michigan, toppling trees, damaging homes and businesses in Downriver communities, and leaving some neighborhoods without power for hours.

The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes touched down across Southeast Michigan during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, impacting parts of Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

Ann Arbor residents surveyed damage on Wednesday after a powerful overnight storm that may have produced a tornado, knocking down trees and power lines and ripping apart buildings.

Yost Ice Arena was damaged after overnight storms swept through Ann Arbor.

The University of Michigan’s President-elect Kent Syverud has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not serve as the university’s next president.

Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena in Ann Arbor was significantly damaged by overnight storms.

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced Tuesday after a judge told him the person saving him from harsher punishment was the very person he had betrayed.

The judge overseeing former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore’s case addressed a controversial video of Moore hugging a deputy in the courtroom.

Former Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced Tuesday in a case linked to his alleged inappropriate relationship with a former staffer.

Watch live as former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore learns his sentence after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges.

Former Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be sentenced in connection with a case involving his alleged inappropriate relationship with former assistant Paige Shiver, leading to his firing and later arrest.

A Washtenaw County man was being charged almost $450 by Priority Waste, even though he’s never used their services.

Thousands of Michigan Wolverines fans lined the streets of Ann Arbor on Saturday to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s national championship title.

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of deliberately obstructing federal immigration enforcement in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.

An Ann Arbor resident is in Tehran as President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric over the war with Iran, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” while also pushing for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Downtown Ann Arbor bars and restaurants were packed Monday night as University of Michigan students and fans gathered to watch the Wolverines play in the NCAA men’s basketball championship.

At the Brown Jug, the party had already started. The bar was packed with students eating, socializing and studying ahead of the big game. Outside at Good Time Charley’s, students lined up early — some camping out for free admission.

When you look up “giver” in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Phil Consiglio. Each year, just .002 percent of the U.S. population will become a living organ donor. Consiglio is now part of an even more exclusive club of people who have donated twice -- both times to a stranger.

Police have released new bodycam footage showing the arrest of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.

Severe thunderstorms watches and tornado warnings have been issued for multiple communities in Southeast Michigan on Saturday.

A family is taking legal action against a trash company and one of its former employees after the worker was captured on video attacking their 17-year-old son in a van in Washtenaw County.

Bodycam video of the arrest of former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore has been released.

Bodycam video of the arrest of former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore has been released.

“No Kings” protests are scheduled to begin across the country on Saturday, including several communities in Michigan.

The severe thunderstorm warnings in Monroe and Lenawee counties have expired.

A community college, hospital and Kroger location have been listed as possible exposure sites as Washtenaw County confirms its seventh measles case.

The three charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

A Washtenaw County judge on Monday barred prosecutors from using evidence that child sexual abuse material was found on one of Buster Robbins’ devices and narrowed consent-related evidence in the 1989 murder of Beverly Wivell.

A Michigan 3-month-old will get lifesaving treatment after weeks of insurance denials and precious time having passed.

Washtenaw County Health Department announced a fourth suspected case of measles Saturday and published new exposure locations and times. The latest case is a close contact of the first case announced March 11. Laboratory testing has not yet confirmed measles for this case.

Lead Michigan health officials confirmed three measles cases in Washtenaw County and urged residents to check their vaccination status as the state sees more cases linked to a nationwide rise.

Health officials in Washtenaw County are working to prevent additional measles cases after an outbreak was confirmed this week.

Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three related cases were identified.

An autopsy has revealed that the 19-year-old University of Michigan student who was found dead after leaving a frat party in January was intoxicated.

A Michigan 3-month-old will get lifesaving treatment after weeks of insurance denials and precious time having passed.

A Michigan 3-month-old will get lifesaving treatment after weeks of insurance denials and precious time having passed.

A beloved Ann Arbor burger spot founded in 1953 is temporarily closing for renovations as new owners take over.

A spot in Ann Arbor has been added to a list of the nation’s most contaminated sites, which means it’s a priority for being cleaned up.

A second measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and now a mall and a gym have been added to the list of exposure sites.

A drunk man was being helped off a bus in Washtenaw County when police said they saw part of a gun sticking out of his jacket.

A second measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and now a mall and a gym have been added to the list of exposure sites.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the former Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Ann Arbor to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking a significant step toward addressing a decades-old groundwater contamination problem.

More than 280 million tires are discarded each year in the United States, and some are getting a second life on Michigan roads in an effort to reduce cracking and future potholes.

A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and health officials are notifying the public about possible exposure at multiple locations.

At Ypsilanti Community High School, students are enrolled in a year-long drone program led by instructor Michael Cushman, which prepares them for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification.

A broken hydrant briefly delayed firefighters responding to a vehicle fire in downtown Ann Arbor.

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A suspected intoxicated man falling on a bus in Ypsilanti Township led to a gun and drug bust, court documents say.

Nine years ago, the Michigan basketball team’s plane crashed at Willow Run Airport as it tried to leave for the Big Ten Tournament in Washington, D.C.

Attorneys Andrew M. Stroth and Steven A. Hart issued a statement on behalf of Paige Shiver after former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore entered a no-contest plea in his criminal trespassing case.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has accepted a plea deal and pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in connection with a case involving his alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is back in court today in connection with a case involving his alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is back in court as his attorneys try to get the criminal case against him thrown out.

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is scheduled to return to court in connection with a case involving his alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

Contract talks between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine are headed toward a June 30 deadline that could affect patients beginning July 1 if the parties do not reach an agreement.

Emergency sirens are everywhere across southeast Michigan. They are the loudest way to know something bad is coming, often a tornado or severe thunderstorm.

A Warren man was arrested early Monday after a chase through Metro Detroit that followed a deadly shooting on Detroit’s west side.

Thunder Over Michigan is returning to Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to celebrate the semiquincentennial under the theme “Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong.”

Dr. Bryan Sack, 42, a children’s urology doctor, was employed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo for about 18 months.

Five Southeast Michigan hospitals made Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2026” list.

Lawmakers heard alarming testimony Tuesday detailing years of alleged neglect, toxic mold, illegal drugs, and inadequate health care at Michigan’s only women’s prison, prompting calls for oversight and policy changes.

Michigan’s only women’s prison is under renewed scrutiny after years of complaints about mold, medical care and other problems.

A few roads in Pittsfield Township closed since Wednesday’s train derailment have reopened.

An Ann Arbor-based moving company announced it will launch the city’s first all-electric moving service.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore returned to court this week in the case linked to his alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

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.

Residents got a rude awakening on Wednesday as they woke up and saw a massive freight train having jumped the tracks and spilled its load all over the area.