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The man, his 16-year-old son and a friend, 15, were at the boat launch near Highland Road and Williams Lake Road, preparing to take a 17-foot Chris-Craft boat onto Pontiac Lake when the explosion happened.
A 42-year-old Michigan man accused of carrying out a knife attack at a Traverse City Walmart has been charged.
The Kirtland's warbler, a colorful songbird that mostly resides in Michigan, is facing a decline in population.
Rules regarding student use of cellphones in Michigan have so far been handled on a local, case-by-case basis.
A 42-year-old man entered the Traverse City Walmart around 4:43 p.m. on Saturday and used a folding knife to stab five men and six women, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office.
Heat advisories have been issued for all of Southeast Michigan for much of the day Monday.
A Warren woman was killed, and her toddler daughter injured, after both were run over by a pickup in Holly Township.
Michigan has become a leader in safe drinking water after the Flint crisis, but mobile home parks remain a rough spot.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 8 cents this week, with motorists paying an average $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
Michigan authorities said Sunday they are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against a 42-year-old man accused of carrying out a knife attack at a Walmart store in Traverse City.
A Minnesota mechanic who was working on a car found a wallet containing the work I.D. of a Ford Motor Company employee wedged among the parts. The assembly worker said he lost the wallet 11 years ago when it fell out of his shirt pocket, and he could not determine which vehicle it fell into. The cash and gift cards remained intact.
A 6-year-old from Detroit is dead after drowning during a family gathering Saturday at Belle Isle. Michigan State Police discuss the circumstances of the accident and rescue attempt.
A 6-year-old boy is dead after drowning in a river at Belle Isle Park on Saturday night, according to Michigan State Police.
A barn was destroyed, and a home and crops were damaged as a result of the tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
Officials said the stabbings happened near the checkout area of the store and appeared to be random in nature.
A Southfield, Michigan, woman was charged for allegedly submitting several fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications, receiving nearly $100,000.
Red swamp crayfish – a species that is prohibited in Michigan – was found in a state hatchery pond in Van Buren County.
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is on track to be the first U.S. commercial nuclear power plant to restart operations.
Just over 100,000 Wayne County, Michigan, residents received a jury qualification questionnaire, which goes out yearly to determine who is eligible to serve.
A 27-year-old Michigan man is facing over two dozen charges in connection with a home invasion and police chase in Northern Michigan, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Currently, 24 states require some form of cursive to be taught in public schools.
A woman whose online gambling account showed that she won over $3 million but was later told her account had no money remaining has won the right to seek damages through Wayne Circuit Court.
With her winnings, the woman plans to pay her bills, pay off her daughter's student loans, and then save the rest.
Health officials in Kent County, Michigan, announced on Wednesday that two more measles cases were detected, bringing the total to four in the county.
Thursday is expected to be one of the hottest days of the week, with temperatures potentially reaching triple digits in parts of the metro area.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
A new lawsuit against Roblox alleges that a 10-year-old Oakland County, Michigan, girl was subjected to sexual exploitation due to a lack of safety measures by the website.
A suspect in connection with a quadruple stabbing at a Detroit pool party that killed two people has been taken into custody, police said on Friday.
The Feb. 13 memorial will be a permanent fixture and incorporates a fountain, benches and seasonal plants.
Researchers say that a lake trout recently captured in Lake Superior is believed to be the oldest-known specimen of its species ever caught in the Great Lakes, estimated to be 62 years old.
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Isle Royale National Park officials said they have killed a wolf on the island after it became "food-conditioned" and had several concerning interactions with park visitors.
A new lawsuit against Roblox alleges that a 10-year-old Oakland County, Michigan, girl was subjected to sexual exploitation due to a lack of safety measures by the website.
The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
General Motors' profit and revenue declined in its second-quarter but the automaker's results managed to easily top Wall Street's expectations and the company stuck by its full-year financial outlook that it lowered in May.
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
As the 30th anniversary celebration of Dream Cruise gets ready to kick off this weekend, law enforcement teams and business owners across Oakland County are preparing for what may be in store.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
As less young people meet major economic milestones such as moving out and getting married, the concept of adulthood is changing.
Isle Royale National Park officials said they have killed a wolf on the island after it became "food-conditioned" and had several concerning interactions with park visitors.
A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first West Nile virus human case in 2025.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation.
The Detroit Pistons will be tipping off their 2025 season on Oct. 22, matching up with the Chicago Bulls.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
The NCAA has informed Michigan that the organization will announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation on Friday.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit, but the meeting ended with no deal on ending the war in Ukraine.
A Warren police officer charged in a deadly crash that killed two men was bound over for trial.
The family of Davina Brooks held a butterfly release ceremony on Friday, honoring her memory. Brooks was shot and killed in 2022 and her murder remains unsolved.
Woodward Dream Cruise weekend has arrived and people began their celebrations on Friday.
A suspect in connection with a quadruple stabbing at a Detroit pool party that killed two people has been taken into custody, police said on Friday.