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Among those killed were seven Michigan lawmakers -- a state senator and six representatives -- prompting special elections.

John U Bacon, author of several books on Michigan football, shared his reaction to the firing of former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore.

Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore is sitting in the Washtenaw County Jail due to an assault investigation following his dismissal from the football program.

As holiday shoppers grapple with finding gifts for challenging recipients, artificial intelligence could be the perfect holiday helper.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that right-hander Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $19 million, two-year contract pending a physical.

Efforts to expand high-speed internet across rural northern Michigan will get a $920 million boost from a federal grant.

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Snow is expected to return to Metro Detroit Wednesday afternoon, raising concerns about a refreeze and icy roads during the evening commute.

The initiative focuses on water safety education -- something especially important in a state with more than 11,000 lakes.

Wayne State University is launching a critical new study to support veterans struggling with PTSD and depression.

There are 43 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts due to accumulating snow.

A unique, historic Michigan home that was made from more than 20,000 glass bottles is on the market.

The FBI is searching for a Michigan woman accused of scamming California banks out of $30 million nearly a decade ago.

No. 2 Michigan has won a sixth straight game by at least 25 points.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates may train in Montreal, Canada, and compete on the biggest stages in figure skating, but the Olympic gold medalists say their hearts remain firmly in Michigan.

There are 40 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts due to the chance of snow.

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As the first wave of snow makes its way through Metro Detroit, here’s what to know about the second wave that’s expected on Tuesday evening.

He is facing similar charges in Oakland County.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is implementing a new rule for legal and confidential mail sent to inmates to prevent contraband from entering the prisons.

As proposals for large AI and data-center campuses in both Saline Township and Howell Township face mounting resistance and regulatory delays, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says Michigan must be prepared, but only with proper protections, transparency, and community input.

Michigan regulators continue to consider plans for a massive $7 billion data center planned for 575 acres of farmland south of Ann Arbor.

A judge has declined a request to stop Michigan’s new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana.

Two people are dead after falling through the ice on a Northern Michigan lake over the weekend. A 14-year-old boy was rescued.

Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

Michigan’s minimum wage will increase on the first day of 2026.

The No. 18-ranked Michigan Wolverines will face the No. 13-ranked Texas Longhorns in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

The changes will apply to all of their hospitals and medical facilities, including the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, starting on Monday.

The bill also sets a usage curfew for minors and gives parents access to their children’s accounts, including tools to limit daily screen time.

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In the waning seconds of a blowout win, fans at Arizona’s McKale Center started a chant of “Number 1!”.

Detroit will be the hub of Michigan basketball excitement this December as NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase.’

A viral Facebook Live video showed a woman getting dragged out of a dollar store in Michigan. After seeing it, her family is demanding answers.

A recent study found that Michigan has the best drivers in the United States, so we had to dive into the reasons why.

The Michigan State Police are joining one of the most meaningful events of the year, Operation Good Cheer, to help deliver gifts to children in need.

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A woman and her husband were charged with murder in the death of her pregnant biological daughter, who was found dead in Manistee National Forest.

Communities across Northern Michigan are coming together to support the loved ones of Rebecca Park, the 22-year-old pregnant mother found dead in Manistee National Forest last month.

The Detroit Medical Center is tightening its visitor policies amid a surge in flu cases across Michigan.

There are four Northern Michigan counties under winter weather alerts due to the chance of snow this weekend.

Big Sean and Usher, both global entertainment icons and Boys & Girls Clubs alumni, have announced a $1 million investment each in Detroit youth through the creation of the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, according to reports.

Dec. 5 marks the anniversary of the end of Prohibition in the United States, otherwise known as "Repeal Day."

A life ring and a plank from the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald’s Lifeboat 1 will be auctioned at Detroit’s DuMouchelles this month.

The Detroit Lions got hosed in the first quarter of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

The controversy surrounding the vice president of Campbell Soup Company has led a Michigan lawmaker to call for lab-grown meat labeling on products.

The woman was not home during the fire, but Humphrey reportedly knew the cats were inside when he set the blaze.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.

A Newaygo County man won a $1 million prize after purchasing a ticket at a store that’s known for selling big winners, Michigan Lottery officials said.

Only one Michigan restaurant was named on the list of top 50 steakhouses in North America, and it's in Detroit.

There’s a chance Metro Detroit can tie or break record cold temperatures on Friday.

Researchers at Michigan State University are looking into ways to make our roads safer.

High temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees below average both Thursday and Friday.

The Detroit Lions listed four players out and seven questionable on the final injury report ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football inside Ford Field.

Saline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.

A new study just named Michigan drivers the best in the country when it comes to safety, skill and how they handle the road.

A woman and her husband were charged with murder in the death of her pregnant biological daughter, who was found dead in Manistee National Forest.

Light accumulating snow possible later today before an arctic airmass brings 15-20 degree below average temperatures.

Some potential help could soon be on the way for the Detroit Lions, as they could potentially be in the market for some help in the secondary with a former player on the market.

Coen Carr had nine of his 15 points in the second half after Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 10 of his 14 points in the first half, helping No. 7 Michigan State remain unbeaten with a 71-52 win over Iowa on Tuesday night in a Big Ten opener.

Christopher Allen, 33, of Reed City, and Wesley Ann Conner, 21, of Leroy, were bound over to stand trial in the 28th Circuit Court in Wexford County on multiple felony counts of child abuse.

A Michigan prosecutor is calling it “evil personified.”.

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is The Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the week for Week 4 of the regular season.

Michigan State University announced a $1 billion capital initiative with a goal of upgrading Spartan Stadium, the Breslin Center, and other facilities.

There’s a push to increase the number of children enrolled in free pre-K in Michigan.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday over DTE’s application for approval of contracts for a massive AI data center in Saline Township.

Light accumulating snow is winding down, but more snow and colder weather is on the way.

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While it connects to the St. Lawrence Seaway, it's not officially part of the Great Lakes, but it was briefly.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will miss the rest of the season as he is scheduled to undergo surgery.

A Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after her boyfriend was hospitalized on Thanksgiving with a stab wound.

Michigan has jumped to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.

The suspect reportedly had robbed a casino, tied up and assaulted an employee and left in a Dodge pickup truck for Michigan.

As we enter the final month of 2025, we’re getting a better idea of how Michigan’s economy is looking in the new year.

Light accumulating snow is on tap tonight. High temperatures stay below average through the rest of the week.

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Following the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.

The body found in Manistee National Forest has been confirmed to be a pregnant woman who has been missing for nearly a month, but her baby was not found.

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A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, with most areas on track for 4 to 8 inches of accumulation by the time the storm winds down. Some communities near Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie could see 2 to 4 inches.

The Michigan Wolverines, in the biggest game of the season, had 16 yards passing to end the first half, as Ohio State led 17-9.

Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that put a Brownstown Township man in the hospital.

True freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is on his way to possibly making history in his team's high-stakes matchup as the No. 15-ranked Michigan Wolverines play host to the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes inside the Big House.

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to be out of the lineup after suffering a low ankle sprain on Thanksgiving Day against the Green Bay Packers.

The No. 15-ranked Michigan Wolverines have revealed their uniform combination for their rivalry matchup against the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes inside the Big House.

A wanted felon was shot by police in Michigan after he fled a traffic stop and crashed into a ditch, authorities said.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist are taking on the Ohio governor and Jim Tressel in a pair of Michigan-Ohio State football wagers.

How will snow, wind, and temperatures affect the Michigan football game vs. Ohio State in Ann Arbor on Saturday?

The Game has had many upsets, including last year when Michigan stunned Ohio State as nearly 20-point underdogs.

There was some questionable officiating on Thanksgiving Day in the Detroit Lions’ divisional matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of their Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Canadian-flagged 629-foot self-discharging bulk carrier carrying 18,000 tons of stone that ran aground in the Detroit River near William Milliken State Park in Michigan has refloated.

Thanksgiving Day is today, Nov. 27, and major businesses in Michigan will have different hours of operation

Wind chills will be in the teens this morning expected to rise into the 20s by this afternoon. Snow showers and gusty winds continue today.

Yaxel Lendeborg had 20 points and 11 rebounds as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 12 Gonzaga 101-61 to win the Players Era Championship.

A Michigan resident won more than $22 million on a bet of just 20 cents.