Five Michigan businessmen sentenced in highway construction overbilling scheme
Five men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving overbilling on highway construction projects.
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Five men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving overbilling on highway construction projects.
Police and school officials are investigating a social media post by a Groves High School student.
Additional security was in place Friday morning at Groves High School in Birmingham Public Schools as the Beverly Hills police department investigate a social media post depicting weapons.
Michigan Attorney General's office says officials documented 30 instances of alleged overcharging at nearly 20 stores.
Historians say the goal is to get a better understanding of where graves are located on the historic grounds.
The number of cougar sightings in Michigan is increasing, with 27 reports in the Upper Peninsula so far during 2025.
Jason and Jessica Klimp, ages 47 and 45, were charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse and two counts of first-degree child abuse committed in the presence of another child.
The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant.
Days after the Archdiocese of Detroit announced plans to restructure over the next years, many still have questions about what that will look like.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
District officials say shell casings were reported at Green Elementary School and Roseville High School.
One of the four people the suspect threatened was one of Mr. Trump's children, federal prosecutors say.
Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.
Michigan State Police's Trooper 2 aviation unit helped direct police on the ground to the location of a stolen vehicle.
A Michigan couple is accused of employing more than 240 undocumented workers for their commercial plumbing business and housing them in overcrowded homes and hotel rooms while taking in $74 million in revenue, according to federal prosecutors.
A white substance noticed by neighbors in an Oakland County stormwater retention pond was traced back to an industrial property.
Two Michigan turkeys will live to see another day, having been pardoned from the potential fate of a Thanksgiving dinner table. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave the order, following up on a social media contest that gave the birds the names of Faygo and Vernors.
Authorities say a Wayne County deputy fired shots at a suspect as the man rammed into a squad car during a traffic stop on Tuesday in Detroit.
A two-car crash closed the westbound lanes of I-96 at Inkster Road in Livonia Wednesday morning.
A video posted by the Michigan nonprofit Animal Magic showcased an alligator the agency rescued from a Detroit woman's home. The gator had belonged to the woman's son, but he died recently, and the reptile was still at the home.
A Wayne County sheriff's deputy fired his weapon after a squad car was rammed during a traffic stop. The incident happened Tuesday morning near Woodward and Arizona Street in Highland Park.
Two weeks after Election Day, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers has now officially certified the results of the Hamtramck mayoral race and city council elections.
The turkeys are the fourth and fifth pardoned by Whitmer since she took office.
With cities nationwide seeing increased raids and arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including Detroit, fears over what could happen to undocumented families continue to grow.
In the four months Operation Cycle Break has been running, incidents of domestic violence in the city have gone down, and those behind the pilot program say it's an initiative that's working.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
DTE says billions of dollars in investment across the electric grid in the last few years have contributed to less frequent and shorter power outages.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kyle Whittingham was barely two weeks into retirement after 21 years at Utah when he found an offer he couldn't turn down.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Livonia police released bodycam footage showing officers gifting shoppers with $50 in cash. The initiative was in partnership with the Blessing Bags Charity Crew.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu cases in Michigan are soaring, like many states across the U.S.
Cold air continues, along with light snow, to wrap up 2025.
From winter weather in the Midwest and northeast to rain in the west, the weather could impact some New Year's celebrations across the U.S.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.