Police have confirmed that a Michigan man was responsible for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenage girl 43 years ago.
A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and killed 43 years ago in Michigan, and nobody could find answers. Now, the man responsible has been identified.
The No. 1-seeded Michigan Wolverines have returned to Chicago, where they will take on the No. 4-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16.
After record-breaking warmth on Monday, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Claressa Shields’ bout against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena drew nearly 18,000 spectators, which is the most in the venue’s history for a boxing event.
Tensions erupted into a brawl at the weigh-in for Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their highly anticipated Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown.
Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn came face-to-face at the final press conference before their showdown for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena.
Fight week has arrived for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship clash between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced two state-backed redevelopment projects in Genesee County that will transform long-vacant buildings into new housing, commercial space and a restaurant while generating nearly $3 million in investment.
Grand Rapids native and NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua Pagan defeated Bryan Jimenez by unanimous decision in his first hometown fight, stamping his name as a formidable contender in the division.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and last year’s killing of 17-year-old London Thomas serves as a sad reminder that domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields and Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn exchanged verbal blows during a pre-fight press conference on Jan. 23 at the Detroit Auto Show.
Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred at Ballenger Fieldhouse on the campus of Mott Community College in Flint.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn will come face-to-face for a press conference at the Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 23.
Dozens of Ring camera videos showing graphic content of a woman abusing a 10-month-old baby went viral on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok before many were taken down.
Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison knocked out Brain Chaves in the fourth round at Fox Theatre on Dec. 20, highlighting a night of local talent delivering excitement for the hometown crowd.
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 Class at an event in the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
Flint native Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Franchon “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison came face-to-face with opponent Brian Chaves at a press conference ahead of their scheduled bout at the historic Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.
No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines stars Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau are featured on the cover of Slam Magazine’s “SlamU 15” ahead of their road game against the Maryland Terrapins.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
Flint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
A quiet but chilly Sunday night will ease Metro Detroit into a busy holiday week that features rain, a sharp temperature drop and possible snow showers just in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.
Flint native and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields just signed a new multi-fight deal worth $8 million.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields has officially signed a historic $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in women’s boxing history.
Detroit ranked seventh among the top U.S. cities battling rodent infestations, alongside Flint at 42nd and Grand Rapids at 25th on the list of the nation’s “rattiest” cities.
A Flint man has been arrested and charged in connection with robbing a bank near an Oakland County mall, officials said.
Michigan’s cannabis industry leaders are sounding the alarm about an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that is set to take effect in January, warning it could drive consumers to the illegal market and put small operations out of business.
Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore of Lakeland, FL dominated previously undefeated DeAndre Savage of Flint, MI on Friday night Sept. 19 at the iconic Fox Theatre.
USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore and Flint’s undefeated knockout artist DeAndre Savage sparked press conference drama ahead of their bout on Sept. 19 at the Fox Theatre.
Terence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Terence Crawford joins Michigander Claressa Shields as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
A Flint man has died after the garbage truck he was driving was hit by a car that was exiting an Oakland County driveway on Tuesday, causing the truck to overturn and hit a utility pole, officials said.
Detroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
For decades, Michigan’s story was one of population loss. Families left, young people didn’t return, and cities struggled to recover. However, the narrative is now changing.
Flint native DeAndre Savage will headline Fox Theatre’s second-ever professional boxing event on Sept. 19 against USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore.
A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
Claressa Shields’ bout against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena drew 15,600 spectators with 71% of tickets purchased by women.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Lani Daniels for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN July 26 at 8 p.m.
Detroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Tony “SuperBad” Harrison hosted an open media workout ahead of his co-main event bout on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card taking place on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is teaming up with nine-year-old actor and artist King Moore to give 1,000 local children free admission to her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26.
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels came face-to-face at a press conference ahead of their bout for the undisputed women’s heavyweight world championship which takes place on July 26, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
On June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
Flint native Claressa Shields announced she will walk to the ring with rapper Rick Ross at her upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight World Title fight against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Despite significant financial investments and improvements in Flint, the community continues to suffer from the long-term effects, and the lack of trust in elected leaders persists.
Local 4’s Isaiah Hall talks with Flint native Claressa Shields ahead of her bout against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena. Shields will make her first title defense as Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion.
Flint native Claressa Shields announced she will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Titles against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
The University of Michigan athletics department has made history with its recent recruiting success, reminiscent of the glory days of the early 1990s.
Tasia Keaton, 16, has been missing from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights since March 14, 2025. Here's everything we know as the search continues.
A reward has increased as the concern grows from Dearborn Heights police, assisting agencies, and the family of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton.
David Ryan Sampson, 34, of Flint, has been convicted of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16.
The man accused of going on a senseless shooting rampage on Christmas Eve in Oxford is in court on Friday for a preliminary examination.
The man accused of going on a senseless shooting rampage on Christmas Eve in Oxford is expected to face a judge on Friday.
Two men and a woman are facing multiple felony charges after two dogs were found dead and a 9-year-old boy was found living in a home in deplorable conditions.
Claressa Shields is no longer suspended and faces no further penalty by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found a procedural error during collection of her oral fluid sample.
Claressa Shields is no longer suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found her not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $53 million civil settlement against Veolia North America (Veolia), resolving allegations that the engineering company contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.
An engineering company has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits that accused it of some blame for lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago.
After undisputed world champion boxer Claressa Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan for testing positive for marihuana, her promoter Dmitriy Salita says he’s confident she will be cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concludes.
Claressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed heavyweight championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN tonight at 8pm.
Salita Promotions has added heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore from Lakeland, FL to its roster of prominent heavyweights. He will make his promotional debut on Feb. 2 in Flint, MI as he takes on Skylar Lacy for the USBA Vacant Heavyweight Title.
Details regarding the search history of the ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins were revealed in court.
The ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins is accused of lying to a police officer in connection to her disappearance.
A Flint high school student has been charged after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack during a routine search, officials said.
Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins came face-to-face at an open media workout ahead of their bout for the undisputed heavyweight world championship which takes place on Feb. 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.