Muskrats are a pest to people and a solution to Michigan's invasive plant problem in wetlands

The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat basically everything," a researcher said. And that has big implications for the Great Lakes most vital habitats.

Masked suspects targeted Berkley group, shot at vehicle before fleeing

A group of masked individuals targeted a teenager before shooting at them as he fled in a vehicle in Oakland County over the weekend. Police say the suspects involved in the assault fled in multiple vehicles late Saturday night.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell to boycott Trump's State of the Union address

Members of Congress will be among the hundreds in the audience for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. But Congresswoman Debbie Dingell will not be there.

Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.

Sheriff: Disturbing internet searches found on Michigan man's phone after he allegedly tried to meet child

After busting a man who allegedly tried to meet a child for sex late last year, Genesee County authorities said they found disturbing internet searches and child sexually abusive material on his phone.

Kratom ban proposed by Michigan lawmakers

A bill recently introduced in Michigan would ban both the production and sale of kratom, a herbal extract available at gas stations, smoke shops, and more.

Michigan family trapped in Mexico amid surge of violence after cartel leader's death

The fallout from Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes's death, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has included a wave of violence that has swept over parts of the country, entrapping Americans vacationing in Mexico.

Women's hockey Olympians headed to Detroit during PWHL Takeover Tour - How to see them play

Fifteen Olympians will be in Detroit next month when the New York Sirens and Montréal Victoire visit Detroit as part of the PWHL Takeover Tour at Little Caesars Arena.

Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed: Why kingpin's death is causing chaos

The death of notorious Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos, with far-reaching impacts to travel and American tourists in seaside towns.

Police urge caution on icy roads after MSP vehicle, firetruck both hit by semi-trucks

As winter weather returns to Southeast Michigan, police are urging drivers to be careful following two crashes over the weekend involving a police vehicle and a fire truck.

Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.

Detroit police chief now says he won't fire officers who called Border Patrol

After the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) voted to suspend two officers without pay for violating department policy by calling Border Patrol, Chief Todd Bettison said he will not move to have them terminated.

DTE rate hike approved -- How much it will cost you

DTE Electric bills are going up after the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a $242.4 million rate increase.