July 8, 2023 New details emerge about Michigan toddler Wynter Cole Smith's alleged murder: 'I'm already a monster' Wynter Cole Smith, 2, was found dead in a Detroit alley after she was allegedly kidnapped by her mom's ex-boyfriend, but her grandma's wise words pertain to anyone in dark times
July 7, 2023 Suspect in murder of missing Michigan toddler reportedly strangled her with cellphone cord Rashad Trice reportedly strangled his ex-girlfriend's two-year-old daughter, Wynter Cole Smith, with a cellphone cord before dumping the body in a Detroit alleyway.
July 7, 2023 Michigan Republican Tom Barrett leaps back into crucial House race after Slotkin exit Republican Tom Barrett launched a second bid for Michigan's 7th Congressional District after suffering defeat in the midterms, as Rep. Elisa Slotkin runs for the state's open Senate seat.
July 6, 2023 Flint contractor agrees to settle water crisis-linked contamination suits Lockwood, Andrews & Newman has agreed to settle lawsuits brought by Flint, Michigan, residents over its alleged role in the city's 2014-15 water crisis.
July 6, 2023 Search for kidnapped toddler Wynter Cole Smith ends tragically in Detroit alley: police Wynter Cole Smith, 2, was found dead in a Detroit alley after she was allegedly abducted by her mom's ex-boyfriend, who's also accused of stabbing Smith's mother.
July 6, 2023 Drinking water from half of the faucets in the US likely contains 'forever chemicals,' according to study According to a recent government study, drinking water from half of the faucets in the United States contains "forever chemicals" that could potentially cause cancer.
July 5, 2023 Search continues for missing 2-year-old girl with $25K reward posted A massive search operation is underway near a major highway between Lansing and Detroit in Michigan to find a missing toddler who disappeared on Sunday.
July 4, 2023 Western Michigan firework blast leaves 1 woman dead, 9 others injured, prompting investigation Authorities announced that one woman has died and nine other people were injured in a fireworks explosion possibly during an organized July Fourth event in western Michigan on Monday.
July 3, 2023 Suspect in 2-year-old's kidnapping arrested near Detroit; child still missing A 26-year-old Michigan man was arrested in St. Clair Shores under suspicion that he kidnapped two-year-old Wynter Smith of Lansing. Smith has yet to be located.
July 3, 2023 Michigan man arrested in Florida for attacking officer with flagpole during US Capitol attack Authorities announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Michigan who allegedly assaulted a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots.