Couple faces charges after 98 dogs, 3 cats found in home
A Michigan couple faces abandoning or cruelty to animal charges after 98 dogs and three cats were found in their home.
18-year old rape victim worked as flight attendant for Canadian airline
An Air Georgian official says the airline is cooperating in investigation of 18-year-old flight attendant’s rape.
Animal hoarding discovered in metro Detroit, Bay County
A home in Taylor has been condemned after it was found filled with garbage and containing about 30 cats.
Once near extinct, Kirtland’s Warbler sings a song of success
Plagued by habitat loss and cowbirds that crowded warbler young out of nests, the warbler population plummeted by 1974.
Detroit father, 26, killed after custody dispute
Detroit Police are searching for 18-year-old Montez Maxwell in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old man.
Bill Schuette announces Flint water crisis lawsuits
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced lawsuits against companies for their roles in the Flint water crisis on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
Flint water crisis
Flint water crisis
Prosecutor: Suspect in fatal Kalamazoo bike crash drove while high
Charles Pickett Jr. faces new charges — five counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death.
Road rage shooting shut down Lodge for hours
A man with more than five guns in his car got into a traffic crash and fired shots at a good Samaritan, police say.
Search for missing teen takes emotional toll on rescuers
Riley Hoeksema’s family is planning a funeral service while recovery efforts continue.
Man shot with Taser while house burns sues Grandville police
Robert Burt Jr. went inside a yellow police tape boundary to try to round up several cats as crews battled the fire.
Ex-trailer park manager sentenced for hate crime
The man was accused of putting a teen boy in a chokehold and using an anti-black slur against him.
Dead Hamburg man’s family thanks searchers
The 43-year-old man was found stabbed to death at Brighton State Recreation Area.
Troubled prosecutor Stuart Dunnings seeks retirement benefits
The prosecutor is Ingham County’s highest-paid official and has been in the position for more than 20 years.
Lawyers to update judge in fatal Kalamazoo bicyclists case
The conference is not open to the public.
Man on tracks killed by Amtrak train in Royal Oak
The man was on the tracks where they intersect with Catalpa Drive when he was hit.
Flint EM committed to join KWA year before council vote
Gov. Rick Snyder has pointed to a March 2013 Flint City Council vote to join the KWA as precursor to Flint water crisis.
Attorney General Bill Schuette sues 3 companies in Flint water crisis
Veolia North America, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam and Leo A. Daly Co. are accused of fraud and negligence.
Road rage shooting closes SB Lodge; bystander targeted by gunman
A man with more than five guns in his car got into a traffic crash and fired shots at a good Samaritan, police say.
Planning for Detroit Public Schools future under way
The new district will get $25 million in transition costs for building maintenance, safety enhancements and academics.
Wild Wednesday air show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti
The Snowbirds will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Clara’s Lansing Station to close doors on Sunday after 38 years
Sunday’s brunch will be the last. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the brunch will end at 4 p.m.
Brenda Jones: I’ll vote no on blight deals while federal probe is on
Jones and Councilwoman Janee Ayers voted against eight contracts worth a total of $2.1 million to demolish various blighted buildings.
Woman, pet dog attacked by pit bull on Holland street
Bystanders wrestled a dog described as a pit bull away as it attacked a western Michigan woman and her pet dog.
Michigan AG Bill Schuette to announce civil suit in Flint water probe
The attorney general has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at U-M in Flint.
Judge voids last count in Moroun lawsuit against feds
A U.S. District judge has dismissed the last count in Manuel “Matty” Moroun’s lawsuit to block rival bridge
Flint lead pipe replacement bids too high, mayor says
The city of Flint solicited bids to begin to replace some of its lead pipes but the cost was too high, officials say
Mt. Clemens commission fires city manager Steven Brown after 2 years
Officials would like to have a new city manager in place by Oct. 1, the mayor said.
Photos: Wild Wednesday air show at Willow Run
Clara’s Lansing Station to close its doors after 38 years
LANSING – Scott Jubeck can remember the day, back in 1978, that his dad came home and announced he bought a train station.
Southbound Lodge closed at 7 Mile in Detroit after road rage shooting
A man with more than five guns in his car got into a traffic crash and fired shots at a good Samaritan, police say
Police: 18-year-old flight attendant raped in hotel room
An 18-year-old flight attendant was raped in her hotel room in Romulus on Monday morning
Demolition probe complicates council vote on contracts
Detroit City Council president signals she will vote against all demolition contracts during ongoing investigation.
Father shoots son on Father’s Day with shotgun in Redford
After an argument spiraled out of control, a Redford Township man shot his 23-year-old son with a shotgun on Father’s day
The heartbreaking reason Michigan mom’s photo went viral
A Traverse City mom thought her daughter was just being a mischievous when she took a photo of her standing on a toilet.
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit Public Schools
Heroic Ypsilanti Huey pilot to receive Medal of Honor 49 years later
The White House announced that Charles Kettles would receive the award from President Obama on July 18.
Former Lansing City Council president owes $24K, judge says
A former Lansing City Council president must pay over $24,000.
Lansing Community College hikes tuition 12.5%
Lansing Community College students will see their tuition bills increase by 12.5% this fall.
Prosecutor reviewing dog hoarding case
A decision on charges against the homeowners where more than 100 dogs and cats were found could be coming Wednesday.
Sheriff: County clerk reports possible embezzlement
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an embezzlement allegation in the county clerk’s office.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signs $617M Detroit schools bailout
Under the new law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder, the district will be split in two on July 1
Detroit principal’s tears of joy a distant memory; prison awaits
Four months after crying over a $500,000 gift from Ellen Degeneres, a Detroit principal pleaded guilty to corruption.
Cousin details alleged killer’s ties to missing Jessica Heeringa
Cousin says Jeffrey Willis would often stop at gas station where Heeringa worked to talk and smoke with her.
Court: Michigan woman stole $42K from animal shelter, bought cookies
A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing at least $42,000 from an Illinois animal shelter.
State releases another huge batch of Flint e-mails
The e-mails are from the governor’s office and other state departments in Flint water crisis
Detroit Police find woman’s naked body on east side
A nude woman’s body was found in the street on Detroit’s east side on Tuesday morning.
Waterbuck captured after escaping Binder Park Zoo exhibit
Neva was tranquilized and captured and the zoo was fully reopened at about 1 p.m., an official said.
E-mail: Purchasing for Flint crisis ‘a bit of a mess’
Michigan was being deluged by offers from vendors as multiple state agencies scrambled to respond to Flint water crisis
Waukesha gets permission to draw water from Lake Michigan
The groundwater wells on which Waukesha, Wisc., has long relied on for drinking water are contaminated with radium.
Eastern Michigan University raises tuition, privatizes dining
Eastern will receive a lump sum of $5 million from Chartwells for turning its food service over to the private company
Donald Trump’s 1997 bid for Detroit casino showed off campaign style
Donald Trump once sought to make a big expansion of his gambling and hospitality business in Detroit, but was rebuffed.
2 admit to dumping body along west Michigan road
Cause of death has yet to be determined, but investigators say there were no external signs of trauma.
Mayor Weaver: Flint to stick with new KWA pipeline
Mayor Karen Weaver has been reassessing the city’s commitment to the $285-million Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline
U-M study: Number of uninsured hospital patients drops
Fears of pent-up demand for hospital visits after Medicaid expansion passes in Michigan don’t materialize
Graduates at last: ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’
The Novi adult education program is a blessing for students who often have to work around childcare or work schedules.
Storms, hail possible Wednesday night in metro Detroit
Storm system moving eastward from Chicago expected to arrive between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday
Police: Guard leaving post led to city hall gun scare
Police Chief James Craig said there was a half-hour delay in notifying police of the security breach.
Authorities suspend search for missing teen in Lake Michigan
Riley Hoeksema didn’t resurface after his small boat capsized near Holland State Park.
Snyder to join Flint mayor today for water announcement
Mayor Karen Weaver has been reassessing the city’s commitment to the $285-million Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline
Autopsy: Man found at Brighton rec area was stabbed
Police are tight-lipped on details because the investigation into the Hamburg man’s death is ongoing.
Detroit police find arm hanging from car, body inside
Police say there were signs of trauma but are awaiting a report from the medical examiner as to cause of death.
Actor Tim Busfield preparing MSU students for real life
The actor, director and producer will spend approximately 30% of his time teaching and the rest developing content for WKAR-TV, MSU’s public television channel.
Missing Michigan soldier’s remains identified after 65 years
Remains of Army Cpl. George P. Grifford of Grosse Pointe Farms, who served in Korea, will be buried Monday in Arlington National Cemetery.
Alleged killer’s cousin connects dots to Jessica Heeringa
Jeffrey Willis is charged with attempted kidnapping of a girl, the murder of jogger Becky Bletsch and child pornography.
Man sentenced in slaying of mother, stabbing of father
Scott Pouillon pleaded guilty but mentally ill in May to second-degree murder and assault with intent to murder charges.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing teen in Lake Michigan
PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities have suspended the search near a popular Lake Michigan beach for a 16-year-old boy who didn’t resurface after a small boat capsized.
Workers at special education school accused of forgery, embezzlement
Two child care workers for Grand Rapids Public Schools are facing embezzlement charges.
Michigan customers to get $10M from Apple books suit
A court had ruled that Apple conspired with publishers to raise e-book prices.
Hospital worker awarded $500K in discrimination suit
A jury agreed that the woman’s firing for taking a medical leave was a form of discrimination.
Report: Michigan 40th in nation for childhood education
The 2016 Kids Count Data Book also said more than half of young children aren’t in preschool.
Murder suspect Jeffrey Willis’ cousin charged with lying to cops
Kevin Bluhm, 47, was arraigned on one charge: lying to a police officer in a violent crime investigation.
Korean War soldier’s remains identified after 65 years
Remains of Army Cpl. George P. Grifford of Grosse Pointe Farms will be buried Monday in Arlington National Cemetery.
CEO for 4 East Detroit schools: I want to get results for kids
Gary Jensen, who was named Friday as the CEO for four failing East Detroit schools, takes over in the midst of a lawsuit.
Donald Trump bid for Detroit casino showed off campaign style
Donald Trump once sought to make a big expansion of his gambling and hospitality business in Detroit, but was rebuffed.
Probation for man who cashed $122K of dead grandma’s Social Security
Prosecutors sought at least 10 months of confinement for Akili Owens, prison or otherwise.
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