5 kids, teacher injured after homemade explosive goes off at Michigan high school
The student with the device had “moderate to severe injuries” while four more students had minor injuries, state police said.
Burger King manager finds customer's lost wedding ring after two week search
A Burger King manager is being praised for going above and beyond to find a woman's lost wedding ring.
Lincoln Park mother dies saving children in crash; speeding driver had suspended license
Kelley says the 5-year-old twins survived with only minor injuries because their mother threw her body in front of them to block the impact. The speeding driver was on a suspended license, had 5 current suspensions, 2 warrants, and 2 prior convictions.
President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan
The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.
Grosse Pointe Park man hangs KKK flag in window facing Black neighbor sparking outrage
"I said, I know there's not a klan sign in the window next door," said Jedonna Dinges. "And I opened the curtains and I looked and sure enough, there was a klan sign in the window next door."
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding
According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020.
Police suspect gun powder was in novelty cannon that killed Michigan man during baby shower
A 26-year-old man died after he was struck by shrapnel from a cannon that exploded during a baby shower in Gaines Township, which is south Flint.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Man killed in explosion at baby gender reveal party
The small cannon exploded and sprayed metal shrapnel everywhere. The victim died at the hospital. Three cars and a garage were damaged. This isn't the first time a gender reveal party has ended in disaster. Last September, a California party caused a wildfire. In 2019, an explosion at a party killed a 56-year-old woman in Iowa.
Vacant lot transformed into homemade ice skating rink for kids
With the Detroit Fire Department's help and the kindness of one Detroit resident, a vacant lot is transformed into a homemade ice rink.
Car hijacked at gunpoint from Uber driver in Oak Park recovered in Michigan; teen boy charged
A teenage boy is facing felony charges in connection with a carjacking last week in Oak Park after an Uber driver’s stolen vehicle was found in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Winning $1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Michigan grocery store
A Michigander is the lucky winner of the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history after buying the ticket at a grocery store in a suburb of Detroit.
Metro Detroit man charged in assault of police officer with hockey stick during Capitol Riot
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
Minister with food for the homeless ambushed and carjacked on Gratiot
A St. Clair Shores minister with groceries for those in need stopped to help what he thought was another driver in trouble. Instead, it was a trap, and the 51-year-old victim was beaten and carjacked.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been told they're being charged in Flint Water Crisis
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
3 killed after plane traveling from north Georgia crashes into Michigan home
Three people are dead after a single-engine plane that took off from a north Georgia airport earlier in the day crashed into a home about 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit on Saturday afternoon.
University releases annual 'banished words' list for 2021
One university wants to prevent several words and phrases from being brought into the new year.