Four children escaped a house fire in Muskegon Heights Monday evening, but not without injury. One child suffered cuts from broken glass and three others had smoke inhalation from the kitchen fire that started after 8 p.m.
Zeeland students are creating a sustainability curriculum for the Holland Farmers Market. The project will help teachers use field trips at the market when it opens Wednesday.
General Motors is laying off 500 to 600 IT workers in Warren, Michigan as part of a skills swap that replaces legacy IT workers with AI engineers. GM shares fell four percent after the announcement. The company is not reducing headcount for cost savings but is restructuring around a pivot to software-defined vehicles.
A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two SUVs in Pontiac on Sunday night. Deputies say the victim was dragged for about a half mile and are seeking information from the public to identify the drivers.
The Village Network of Battle Creek announced its dissolution after directing $1.25 million to BIPOC-led organizations and entrepreneurs. Dr. Nakita Baylis credited community leadership for the success of the work.
Five mallard ducklings were rescued from a storm drain Monday morning in Traverse City after firefighters responded to the call. The baby ducks were released in a safer area where other mallard families were nearby.
The Room at the Inn homeless shelter in Marquette exceeded capacity during this winters cold snap, caring for 25 additional people beyond its limits. Executive director Chelsea Wilkinson says rising costs and potential loss of federal funding could make the situation worse.
A national nonprofit charity donated a buildable lot in Saginaw to Walter, an unemployed auto accident victim whose lifelong dream has been to become a real estate investor. Driving Successful Lives made the donation after learning about his difficult circumstances and passion for real estate.
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announced Monday it is committing up to $100 million for a new high school in Flint, with construction expected to begin later this year.
Kalamazoo City Commission approved $3.225 million in state and federal funding to close up to 42 railroad crossings and relocate the city's rail yard, with planning expected to take up to three years and completion possibly into the 2030s.
Michigan is demanding annual payments of $1.62 million from the American Center for Mobility, a nonprofit self-driving auto test facility. The state has invested $35 million in the facility and wants repayment, but advocates say the nonprofit was never meant to repay startup costs.
Lionel Richie heads opening night at new Acrisure Amphitheater Friday, with Grand Rapids officials urging concertgoers to use park-and-walk, transit, and rideshare options instead of seeking parking near the venue.
Richard Werstine, wanted since 1993 for the murder of Detroit rocker Rodney Barger, was captured in Panama and returned to face charges in Wayne County after more than three decades on the run.
Precision Manufacturing Group, a metal manufacturer near Muskegon, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with liabilities exceeding $3.5 million. The company continues to operate as it seeks reorganization.
Holland roofing expert Art Tolsma shares practical tips for homeowners to catch roof leaks early after storms, emphasizing attic inspections and exterior checks to prevent costly water damage.
Dearborn animal shelter forced to rename Pawchella fundraiser after receiving cease-and-desist letter from Coachella over trademark
Rachel Votruba, a Battle Creek native who grew up in Hickory Corners, received an honorary doctorate at Northern Kentucky University for her decades of service in education and nonprofit work in Northern Kentucky.
A 48-year-old Traverse City woman faces charges of retail fraud and smuggling after police found a bottle of stolen Chardonnay hidden in her body cavity following a store arrest.
Marquette residents are paying the lowest gas prices in Michigan at $4.50 per gallon, according to a new AAA report showing statewide averages climbing to $4.73.
Three Whitmer family members from Beaverton were found dead after their fishing boat capsized in Saginaw Bay. The Coast Guard and Michigan DNR conducted a two-day search before locating the victims on Wednesday morning.
