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December 18, 2023

UMich law students push for man's exoneration in beer theft case

The University of Michigan law school's Innocence Clinic is working to exonerate Richard Leach, whom they claim was erroneously convicted of stealing two packs of beer.

December 13, 2023

Michigan prosecutors charge man with break-in, murder of prominent Detroit Jewish leader

Wayne County prosecutors on Wednesday announced break-in and murder charges in the October slaying of prominent synagogue leader Samantha Woll.

December 13, 2023

Detroit federal building partially closed amid Legionnaire's disease-causing bacteria outbreak

Parts of downtown Detroit's Patrick V. McNamara Building have been temporarily closed after it was discovered to be hosting elevated levels of legionella bacteria.

December 11, 2023

Detroit police take second 'person of interest' into custody in murder of prominent Jewish leader

Detroit police took a second "person of interest" into custody in connection with Samantha Woll's murder after releasing the first person arrested without charges.

December 8, 2023

Oxford High School shooting victims speak at Michigan hearing ahead of sentencing

The sentencing hearing for a 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to a mass shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan will allow families and survivors to address the court.

December 5, 2023

Two Detroit reparations task force members step down, citing 'lack of progress'

Two members of Detroit's reparations task force announced they would be stepping down on Saturday, citing the lack of a "broad strategic vision" and overall progress.

December 4, 2023

Charging electric cars could be a lot easier with this new tech Detroit is testing to restore on the go

Detroit is the first in the nation to implement a new technology that allows electric vehicles to charge while they drive. The technology is currently being tested.

December 1, 2023

Drunk paramedic crashes Detroit ambulance with patient in back: Officials

A Detroit paramedic who crashed the ambulance he was driving while a patient was being transported to the hospital was found to be under the influence and placed on unpaid leave.

December 1, 2023

UMich grad sues state after losing 'G0BLUE' vanity plates

University of Michigan graduate Joseph Hardig III, 65, of suburban Detroit, is suing the state over the reassignment of his long-held "G0BLUE" vanity plate number.

December 1, 2023

Another GOP candidate enters crowded primary for Michigan Sen. Stabenow's seat

Republican businessman Sandy Pensler has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by four-term Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow.