Michigan man’s toe used to replace thumb sawed-off in woodworking accident
“I realized that what I had seen fly was not anything to do with the piece of wood. It was actually my thumb."
Rapper Juice WRLD treated for opioids during police search of plane, autopsy results pending
“The Cook County medical examiner’s office has determined that additional studies are required to establish the cause and manner of death for 21-year-old Jarad A. Higgins,” a Cook County spokeswoman said.
Chicago Bears’ Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at hometown Walmart
Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is delivering Christmas cheer to residents of his Florida hometown by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a local Walmart.
Son, 7, dies when suspected drunk dad hits light pole in Clinton Twp
A 7-year-old boy was killed when his father, who police believe was drunk, drove through an intersection and crashed into a utility pole head-on in Clinton Township early Sunday morning.
Quinlan man murdered while protecting family during home invasion in Michigan
A Navy veteran from North Texas was murdered while protecting his wife and young daughter during a home invasion in Michigan.
'Not a dry eye': Boy invites entire kindergarten class to witness his adoption hearing
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
On first day for legal marijuana in Michigan, lines were long and demand high
On the first day of legal recreational marijuana in Michigan, the line was so long outside one store - Exclusive Ann Arbor - that many were told they would have to come back Monday.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: 'We lost a hero' after 2 officers wounded, 1 killed in shootout
Two Detroit police officers were shot, one killed by a suspect inside a home with a high-powered rifle Wednesday night.
GM suing Fiat-Chrysler for billions, accusing automaker of bribery in negotiations with UAW
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker bribed the United Auto Workers Union in an attempt to gain an advantage during labor agreements.
Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
Michigan teacher found tortured to death in Dominican Republic
A Michigan elementary school teacher was bound, gagged and strangled to death in her apartment in the Dominican Republic, where she had been teaching.
Michigan man uses battle ax to fight off home intruder
A Michigan man whose hobbies include ritualized combat with replica weapons from the Middle Ages says he wielded a battle ax he calls "my baby" to fend off an intruder.
Police find ‘inconsistencies’ in story of uncle killed while trying to save niece from sexual assault
Police say they have found “inconsistencies” in a reported sexual assault that resulted in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man Thursday in Burnside on the South Side.
Mom of 5 faces possible 93-day jail sentence after warrant issued for arrest over 2 overdue library books
A Michigan mother of five reportedly faces up to 93 days in jail for failing to return two overdue library books for two years.
Caught on camera: Man plows truck into Michigan gas station, rips off plate before leaving scene
A man who is a regular customer at an Oakland County gas station was arrested last week after he plowed his pickup truck through the front of a gas station while trying to spin donuts around the gas pumps.
GM workers ratify contract, ending contentious 40-day strike
A contentious 40-day strike that crippled General Motors’ U.S. production came to an end Friday as workers approved a new contract with the company.
Woman stabbed to death while paramedics in other room helping heart attack victim
Detroit police are investigating after a woman was stabbed to death at a home in Detroit, while paramedics were there in another room helping a man who had a heart attack.
Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted
The strike against General Motors by the United Auto Workers is playing out amid a corruption scandal inside the UAW that has caused distrust of the union leadership among many rank-and-file members.
Detroit toddler dies after closing car window on head
A 2-year-old was killed Monday after closing a power-operated car window on her head as her father slept in the front seat.
3 die of mosquito-borne virus EEE, health officials warn of evening outdoor events
Public health officials are urging people to guard against mosquito bites after more cases of a rare mosquito-borne virus, including two additional deaths in southwestern Michigan.