Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote

Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.

Oxford High School shooter's sentence: life in prison without parole

On Friday, the Oxford High School shooter returned to court for his final appearance in Judge Kwame Rowe's courtroom where a bit of closure on some level was brought to the families in Oxford.

Oxford High School shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole

The shooter also gave brief remarks before learning of his fate, promising to do better no matter his sentence. He also asked for the same punishment that his victims had requested.

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Michigan administration building

Protesters entered the Alexander G. Ruthven Building on Friday, demanding to speak with school president Santa Ono to urge disinvest in Israel using a sit-in tactic of civil disobience.

17-year-old found dead in Highland Park identified after 27 years

The girl's remains were discovered in a Highland Park alleyway in 1996, but she remained unidentified. Over the years, several NCMEC forensic workers tried to identify the girl through DNA, but at the time no matches were made.

U-M files court order to halt Big 10 suspension of Harbaugh

Michigan responded by promising to fight the ruling with a court order, and added that the timing of the conference's actions coming down on Veterans Day - a court holiday, was by design.

Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death

Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times. 

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.

Unidentified woman found dead, wrapped up at intersection in Detroit

The woman was wearing a black top, blue jeans, jewelry and one white Nike shoe, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Sleepy Michigan wife mistakes husband's $1M lottery win for dream

Charles Wolthuis, a 78-year-old Michigan resident, won $1 million in the October 2 Powerball drawing by matching five white balls. However, when he excitedly informed his wife of their win in the early morning, she mistook it for a dream.

Eastpointe man fatally stabbed mom, dumped body in storm drain, police say

Justin Jackson's mom went missing in June. Police located her body shortly after executing a search warrant at her last known location. He was given a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty.

Michigan State issues apology after showing Hitler's image on videoboard

Michigan State showed Adolf Hitler’s image as part of a pregame quiz on videoboards before playing No. 2 Michigan on Saturday night.