Royal Oak artist picked to illustrate this year's White House Christmas book

Royal Oak artist Jennifer Baghdoian, known as Jenny Noodles, was chosen y First Lady Melania Trump to illustrate this year's White House Christmas book.

Songwriter and Detroit native Allee Willis dies at 72

Allee Willis is responsible for some of the greatest songs in the American music catalogue. Here's a look back at Allee Willis' career, and what she told us when she visited The Nine just a few months ago.

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Michigan Senator to Trump after John Dingell comments: "People will remember"

Several political leaders, including Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, issued pointed rebukes of his comments at a rally referencing late congressman John Dingell.

Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill that would overturn ban on baiting deer

Gov. Whitmer has voted legislation that would have overturned Michigan's ban on bating deer or elk. While the restriction is used to reduce the spread of animal diseases, the bill's sponsor said the regulation pushed hunters away from the sport.

Pres. Donald Trump suggests late congressman John Dingell is 'looking up'

In the Merry Christmas Rally, President Donald Trump said that John Dingell may be looking up, suggesting he's not looking down from heaven.

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President Donald Trump suggested that former Democratic Congressman John Dingell may be looking up, when he talked about his treatment of the late congressman for his funeral.

Michigan suing opioid distributors likening them to drug dealers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are announcing a next step to take in the fight against Michigan's opioid epidemic.

3 grieving families surprised with Extreme Christmas Makeover

The Yatooma Foundation surprised three grieving families in Detroit with money and gifts this holiday season.

‘Indisputably better’: Barack Obama says world would see ‘significant improvements’ if run by women

Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.

Kids get break from therapy at Beaumont holiday party with airline pilots

Dozens of kids who are in physical and occupational therapy at Beaumont got a break from the doctor Friday at a special holiday party.

Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display

Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.

Gas taxes and budget battles - Gov. Whitmer on her first year in office

From battling with the legislature to her road funding tax proposal, Gov. Whitmer says she has no regrets during her first year in office.

Michigan sports betting, internet gambling goes to Whitmer's desk

Michigan's sports betting and internet gaming bills are making their way through the legilsatur and are expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer soon.