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Flint Man Aaron Aydelotte Sentenced to Life in Prison for Conway Township Murder
Flint man Aaron Aydelotte sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in Conway Township shooting death. Co-defendant Marqwevell Cummings faces separate proceedings.
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Says Police Broke Policy by Brandishing Pepper Spray at Children in Spring Valley Park
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Drew Duncan says police violated department policy after officers brandished pepper spray at children during a community gathering at Spring Valley Park. More than a dozen residents confronted the city commission about the response.
Washtenaw County voters could decide on $5.1 million healthcare tax after narrow 5-4 board vote
Washtenaw County commissioners voted 5-4 to advance a $5.1 million healthcare access property tax millage to the November ballot. The measure aims to offset federal healthcare cuts affecting thousands of residents.
Grand Rapids: DNR Officer Ryan Cox Found Not Guilty in Campground Shooting as $250 Million Lawsuit Looms
A Mecosta County jury found DNR conservation officer Ryan Cox not guilty of assault in a 2023 campground shooting. The victim, Brandon Davis, faces a path forward in a $250 million federal lawsuit alleging excessive force.
Detroit: 80,000 Still Without Power as DTE Fights to Restore Service After Weekend Storms
More than 80,000 DTE Energy customers in Detroit and southeast Michigan remain without power Monday after severe storms knocked out electricity to over 380,000 statewide. DTE blames large trees outside easements for the widespread damage and says 95% of customers should be restored by Monday night.
Lansing Area: Devoted Father Chris Malone Drowns at Owosso Campground Lake While Trying to Save His Son
Christopher Malone, 42, drowned at a Shiawassee County campground lake on July 2 while swimming with his 8-year-old son. A bystander rescued the boy. A fundraiser for the family has raised more than $7,800.
Muskegon's RENK America Wins $691 Million U.S. Army Contract for Military Vehicle Transmissions
Muskegon's RENK America won a five-year, $691 million U.S. Army contract to manufacture HMPT 800 transmissions for Bradley Fighting Vehicles and the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
Holland: EPA Sets July 23 Public Hearing on Consumers Energy Injection Wells at Campbell Plant
The EPA will hold a public hearing in Holland on July 23 about two proposed deep injection wells at the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in West Olive. Consumers Energy seeks decade-long permits to dispose of coal combustion residuals wastewater underground.
Warren: 17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Police Chase Kills Detroit Father Remions Washington
A 17-year-old from Arizona visiting family in Michigan faces adult murder charges after a stolen truck chase in Warren ended in a crash that killed 48-year-old Remions Washington. Five juveniles were in the vehicle.
Dearborn Ashura March Draws Thousands and National Backlash Over Flag Display
About 3,000 Shia Muslims marched through Dearborn for the annual Ashura procession on Sunday. The event drew national attention and controversy after conservative commentators criticized the absence of American flags among participants.
Pontiac: 21-Year-Old Driver Faces Preliminary Exam in Crash That Killed Mother and Two Children
Tomas Alvarado Jr., 21, faces a preliminary exam Aug. 6 in Pontiac's 50th District Court on charges connected to a crash that killed Deniquah Reed, 37, and her two young sons. A third child was seriously injured.
Battle Creek Field of Flight Brings F-35s, Fireworks and Road Closures for America's 250th
Battle Creek's Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival runs July 1-5 with F-35 fighter jets, fireworks, and road closures as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
Traverse City: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Targeted in Politically Motivated CPS Hoax
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an anonymous false CPS report separated him from his four-year-old twins for 24 hours at his Traverse City home. Michigan State Police confirmed the report was false and politically motivated.
Hancock Residents Pack City Council as School Library Faces $100,000 Funding Gap
Hancock City Council unanimously pledged $25,000 to keep the Hancock School Public Library open after a packed meeting. The library needs roughly $100,000 for full services. Combined funding from the city, school district, and foundation totals about $70,000. A gap remains as officials negotiate a long-term contract.
Saginaw County Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Staff Sexually Abused Minors at Closed Juvenile Facility
Three former residents of a closed Saginaw County juvenile detention center filed a new lawsuit alleging staff sexually abused minors. The case brings the total number of plaintiffs suing Wolverine Human Services to at least 13 across three separate lawsuits.
Flint Township Parents Charged With Murder After 7-Year-Old Son Dies Weighing 255 Pounds
Flint Township parents Damien and Jessica O'Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after their 7-year-old son Casper died weighing 255 pounds. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton says the case represents extraordinary neglect.
Kalamazoo Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on South Westnedge Avenue as Police Pursue Leads
A 32-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo early Wednesday morning. Police are pursuing multiple leads. The crash marks the second fatal hit-and-run on that stretch of road in three months.
Ann Arbor: 295 Short-Term Rentals Licensed as One House Fetches $9,999 a Night During Football Season
Ann Arbor has 295 licensed short-term rental units, with one house fetching $9,999 per night during Michigan football season. The city is rewriting its zoning code as debate continues over how vacation rentals affect local housing.
Grand Rapids: Former Corewell Health Physical Therapist Mark Scarlato Sentenced to 3 to 15 Years for Sexual Assault of Patient
Mark Scarlato, a former Corewell Health physical therapist in Grand Rapids, was sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a patient during therapy sessions in 2025.
Southgate Man Fatally Shot by Police Outside Meijer During Dream Cruise Weekend
A man was fatally shot by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer on Fort Street during a shoplifting call on Saturday, June 27. Michigan State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Lansing: Whitmer and Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Framework Deal Ahead of July 1 Deadline
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan legislative leaders reached a budget framework deal late Monday night, raising hopes the state will meet the July 1 deadline for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agreement includes no tax increases, no Rainy Day Fund raid, and increased school funding.
Muskegon Lumberjacks Unveil 2026-27 Schedule With Clark Cup Final Rematch Against Sioux Falls
The Muskegon Lumberjacks unveiled their 62-game 2026-27 USHL schedule with a January rematch against Clark Cup Final opponent Sioux Falls and a banner-raising home opener against the USHL National Development Team.
Holland Floral Shop Project Wins $200,000 State Grant to Clean Up Contaminated Site
A vacant former dry cleaner in Holland will become a floral shop thanks to a $200,000 EGLE grant for brownfield cleanup. The $375,000 project creates two jobs.
Warren Driver Sentenced to Three Years for Killing 14-Year-Old Roseville Boy, Fleeing Scene
A Warren man was sentenced to three years in prison for fatally striking a 14-year-old autistic boy in Roseville and fleeing the scene. The victim's mother addressed the court, and the defendant apologized before being taken into custody.
Dearborn Public Schools Names Mike Esseily First Arab-American Superintendent Amid $1.5 Billion Bond Push
Dearborn Public Schools unanimously voted to hire Mike Esseily as superintendent, making him the district's first Arab-American permanent leader. He begins July 1 as the board pushes a $1.5 billion bond proposal to the November ballot.
Pontiac Mother Found Competent to Stand Trial in Child Abuse Case After Welfare Fraud Sentencing
Pontiac mother Kelli Bryant was found competent to stand trial on three counts of first-degree child abuse. She was also sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay nearly $30,000 in restitution for welfare fraud. Her trial begins August 24.
Battle Creek Community Oversight Board to Review Detention of 16-Year-Old Jeremiah Spearman
Battle Creek's new Community Oversight Board will review the June 14 detention of 16-year-old Jeremiah Spearman after viral body camera footage sparked community outrage and questions about racial profiling in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Traverse City Teen Faces Arson, Home Invasion Charges After Fire, Assault on Blair Township Homeowners
An 18-year-old Traverse City man faces arson and home invasion charges after allegedly setting fire to a Blair Township home and assaulting homeowners who confronted him.
Marquette: 33-Year-Old Man Dies in Fatal Dirt Bike Crash on M-77 Near Manistique
A 33-year-old Germfask man died Sunday night after his dirt bike struck a parked pickup truck on M-77 in Schoolcraft County. Alcohol is believed to have played a role.
Saginaw Man Charged With Murder in January Beating Death of 49-Year-Old Neighbor
Marcelo F. Pilar, 21, of Saginaw Township was arraigned Monday and held without bond on charges of open murder and tampering with evidence in the January beating death of 49-year-old Armando Garcia Jr. Garcia's mother said she is praying for both families.
Flint Councilman Leon El-Alamin's Felony Trial Delayed Until Days Before Election
Flint City Council member Leon El-Alamin's felony assault trial has been delayed to October 14, just weeks before the November 3 election in which he is seeking re-election in a different ward.
Kalamazoo Woman Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of 3-Month-Old Brooklyn Jackson
Tonette Daytonya Sigsbee, 33, faces involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges in the November 2025 death of 3-month-old Brooklyn Ja'veil Jackson in Kalamazoo. An autopsy ruled the infant died from a Benadryl overdose.
Ann Arbor: Dusty May Leaves Michigan for Dallas Mavericks After National Championship
Dusty May leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks after leading the Wolverines to a national championship in just two seasons. Athletic Director Warde Manuel faces a rapid coaching search as roster stability becomes a concern.
Grand Rapids: 22-Year-Old Ejected From Car in Rollover Crash on I-196 to I-96 Ramp
A 22-year-old Sparta man was ejected from his car and seriously injured in a rollover crash on the I-196 to I-96 ramp in Grand Rapids early Monday. Michigan State Police said the driver was not wearing a seat belt and speed was a factor.
Detroit homeowners are losing their houses to deed fraud. Here is how the crime works.
Detroit homeowners are losing their properties to deed fraud, a crime in which scammers forge signatures to steal property titles. The Wayne County unit has opened over 2,300 cases since 2005.
Lansing: UM Health-Sparrow Breaks Ground on $60 Million Surgery Center to Reduce Wait Times
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow broke ground Monday on a $60 million surgery center in Lansing. The new facility at East Michigan and Pennsylvania avenues will add operating rooms and an MRI unit to reduce patient wait times.
Muskegon Hosts Miss Michigan 2026 as Grace Hanke Wins Title and $11,000 in Scholarships
Grace Hanke, a 19-year-old engineering student from Hazel Park, was crowned Miss Michigan 2026 at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon. She earned $11,000 in scholarships and will compete at Miss America in Florida this September.
Warren: Innocent Driver Killed After Juveniles Fleeing Police Crash Into His Car
A 48-year-old Detroit man died after a Dodge Ram fleeing Warren police ran a red light and struck his car. Four juveniles were arrested. One suspect remains at large. Police say the group is linked to at least 15 vehicle thefts in Warren.
Dearborn Bans Helicopters and Manned Drones From Annual Ashura Procession
Dearborn city council banned helicopters and manned drones from the annual Ashura procession after residents complained about noise and a 2024 helicopter flyover. The rule takes effect for the June 28 march.
Pontiac Mother Kelli Bryant Sentenced for Welfare Fraud, Faces August Trial in Child Abuse Case
Pontiac mother Kelli Bryant was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay $29,397 in restitution for welfare fraud. She faces trial August 24 on three counts of first-degree child abuse after deputies found her three children living alone in a filth-ridden home.
Battle Creek Native Carmen Bell Co-Creates Juneteenth Opera 'Tangled Roots' in Kalamazoo
Battle Creek native Carmen Bell co-created 'Tangled Roots,' a Juneteenth opera performed in Kalamazoo that adapts historical slave narratives into music and theater.
Traverse City State Park Closes for $8.5 Million Overhaul, Beach Stays Open
Traverse City State Park is closed for an $8.5 million renovation funded by federal ARPA dollars. The beach remains open. The park is expected to fully reopen April 1, 2027.
Marquette County Votes to Explore Bringing Air Force Base Back to Upper Peninsula
Marquette County commissioners unanimously voted to explore reestablishing a U.S. Air Force base at the former K.I. Sawyer site. Residents raised housing concerns, but officials said the resolution is only a first step in conversations with defense officials.
Saginaw Woman Hospitalized After Four-Vehicle Crash That Killed Two Teens in Montcalm County
A Saginaw woman was hospitalized and two 17-year-olds were killed in a four-vehicle crash on M-46 in Montcalm County Thursday night. Michigan State Police believe alcohol was a factor.
Flint Man Pierre Chambers Convicted of Murdering Father With 24 Gunshots to Face
Pierre Dwayne Chambers, 34, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder for shooting his 62-year-old father Osborn Chambers 24 times in the face at their Flint home. Chambers faces life without parole.
Cass County Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Kalamazoo Region Man Timothy Johnson
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the May 24 fatal hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Timothy Johnson of Benton Harbor on M-152 in Cass County, about 45 miles west of Kalamazoo.
Northfield Township Approves 106 New Apartments at Chestnut Hills Near Whitmore Lake Despite Opposition
Northfield Township trustees voted 5-1 to approve 106 new apartments at the Chestnut Hills development near Whitmore Lake, north of Ann Arbor. One planning commissioner called the project unpopular with the community.
36-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Walker Near Grand Rapids
A 36-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Walker, Michigan, on Friday night. Police are investigating the cause of the single-vehicle crash on Wilson Avenue.
Romulus: ICE Drops $34.7 Million Detention Center Plan After Nessel Lawsuit
ICE and DHS have abandoned plans to convert a $34.7 million Romulus warehouse into an immigration detention center, following a lawsuit by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus. DHS plans to sell the property instead.
Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Reparations Bills Targeting Descendants of Slavery in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers introduced a three-bill reparations package targeting descendants of enslaved Americans. The bills would create a state commission, a dedicated office, and new data categories. House Speaker Matt Hall opposes the effort.