Canton nurse in dire need of kidney donation

Lynette Nyberg, of Canton, has been suffering from polycystic kidney and liver disease for the last two decades, but she recently found out her kidney function has dropped to dangerous levels.

Gov. Whitmer sends letter to Facebook's Zuckerberg asking to do more to curb hate speech

After a public Facebook group that called for violence against several women, Muslims, and Democratic lawmakers was shut down after its contents were reported by a weekly Detroit newspaper, Gov. Whitmer called on Facebook to do more to curb hate speech.

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada

Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor.

Legislation would ban almost all mobile electronic device use while driving

A new bill introduced in the State Senate would amend Michigan's distracted driving laws, broadening what would be illegal while operating a vehicle.

Great Lakes expected to break records in 2020 as Michigan cities struggle to prepare

After the Great Lakes broke record high levels in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is anticipating another record-breaking year in 2020. Michigan cities that struggled to mitigate the damage last year are finding it difficult to prepare for the same conditions this year.

Gordie Howe bridge will include 5 pedestrian bridges built over I-75

The Gordie Howe International Bridge team unveiled new renderings of what the bridge will look like on Thursday, showing off five new pedestrian bridges that will be part of the Michigan interchange work being completed.

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

Cardi B bashes Trump, says she's seeking Nigerian citizenship amid tensions with Iran

Although it’s hard to tell if the singer is serious about fleeing the U.S. for fear of an attack by Iran, a Nigerian government official responded to the tweet, noting that she is welcome in the country.

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.

Young boy battling Leukemia celebrates 2nd birthday

Gabe is a little superhero of sorts, diagnosed with Leukemia when he was nine months old, this little boy is a true fighter. 

Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot

Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.