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.

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.

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.

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.