Shipwreck found in Lake Superior was 292-foot barge that collided with vessel during storm

It was an October storm that slammed into the two ships, snapping the tow line between the them. When the steamer tried reconnecting to the barge, strong waves shoved the two vessels together.

James and Jennifer Crumbley request release from jail as Oxford High School shooting cases progress

In recent court filings, the lawyers for James and Jennifer Crumbley have asked for the pair to be released from jail and the number of victims in their Oxford High School shooting cases to be limited to the families of the victims their son Ethan Crumbley is accused of killing.

Detroit City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter to detect gunshots in the city

After multiple delays, the Detroit City Council has voted to expand the controversial gunshot-detecting technology ShotSpotter, allocating millions of dollars for the program.

Dark Forest theory: should we try to contact aliens?

The Dark Forest theory posits that if we are not alone in this galaxy and we tell aliens that we're here, it could spell doom for us.

Tudor Dixon talks economy, gas tax holidays, and abortion

The Republican challenger for governor has four weeks to convince voters to cast their ballot for her instead of the Democratic incumbent.

Detroit to pay residents to complete education, enter jobforce

The city of Detroit is announcing a unique plan to entice the unemployed and encourage job recruiters to get employees working in the Motor City.

Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week

Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.

Michigan gas prices soar above national average

And just like that, high gas headlines have returned to Michigan following another 19-cent jump in prices from a week ago - nearly half a dollar above the national average.

Detroit Zoo king penguins now foster parents to new chick

The egg the chick hatched from was first laid in Cincinnati before arriving to his new foster parents in Detroit.

Whitmer and Dixon agree to second October debate

Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon have two debates scheduled in October and will feature clashes on Michigan's major issues.

‘Hunter’s Moon’ 2022: How to watch this epic celestial wonder

This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”

Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.