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Health officials warn of recalled brand of mushroom-infused chocolates, gummies after 27+ hospitalizations nationwide
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) is warning residents about a huge recall of Diamond-Shrumz brand products: mushroom-infused chocolates and gummies. This comes after 27 hospitalizations across the country.
Mother of missing Skelton brothers asks court to declare sons “legally deceased” after 14 years
The mother of the young Skelton brothers, who went missing 14 years ago near the Ohio border, has filed a petition to declare them “legally deceased” after years of holding onto hope.
Man's body pulled from lake in Pontiac, Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating
A man has been found dead in an Oakland County lake. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders were on the scene Tuesday, at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm in Pontiac.
Fireworks and the 4th of July go hand-in-hand — But should Michiganders be allowed nearly a week to shoot them off?
Fireworks and Independence Day go hand-in-hand. But in Michigan, people can shoot them off from June 29 until at least July 4. With legislation being explored about shortening that window, what exactly do Michiganders want?
Police are investigating after unidentified woman is found dead in field in rural Washtenaw County
An investigation is underway in a rural area of Washtenaw County where an unidentified woman was found dead in a field. The scene is along Earhart Road between Six and Five Mile, northeast of Ann Arbor.
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
Authorities urge caution on Lake St. Clair after two jet skis crash near Muskamoot Bay, causing major injuries
The St. Clair County Marine Division is asking the public to exercise extra caution on local waterways this holiday weekend, after the second serious jet ski crash this season.
Detroit man convicted in 2021 Facebook Marketplace murder
Prosecutors said Devontae Long shot and killed the man who drove from his Louisville home to Detroit to buy a pull-behind vehicle trailer from Long. Long had pre-arranged the meeting with the victim via Facebook Marketplace.
Six pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill over one million people, seized at Windsor/Detroit border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) announced they seized six pounds of fentanyl, or enough to kill well over one million people, at the Fort Street Cargo Facility in early June.
Why there was no warning before deadly Livonia tornado? Michigan Reps Dingell, Stevens and Tlaib want answers
Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation want to know why no warnings were issued before a deadly tornado hit Livonia last month. They’ve sent a letter seeking answers.
Lansing man pleads guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, assaulting her mother
A Lansing man has pled guilty to First Degree Murder and First Degree Criminal Sexual Assault for killing a 2-year-old girl and assaulting her mother. Rashad Trice pled guilty to one count of each crime for the murder of Wynter Cole-Smith.
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