Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

Michigan adds bradford pear, buckthorn, and other plants to invasive species list

In addition to the bradford pear tree, Michigan also banned the sale of buckthorn, a voracious invasive shrub that has taken over parks and homes around the state.

Duggan Drops Out: Read candidate's full letter here

"We knew the Independent route was filled with challenge. Even against those odds, the excitement for real change carried this campaign upward for more than a year. In every one of the 5-10 town halls a week I was holding across Michigan, we hosted Democrat, Republican, and Independent neighbors all mixed together in lively and positive discussions. It was a remarkable experience."

Mike Duggan ending bid for Michigan governor

Mike Duggan is ending his campaign for Michigan governor, which started following his exit a Detroit mayor.

Metro Detroit Memorial Day parades

Communities around Southeast Michigan plan to honor fallen servicemembers with parades and ceremonies this Memorial Day weekend.

Huron-Clinton Metroparks closes two parks for storm damage

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks has announced that two of its parks are closed due to storm damage throughout each area.

'My daughter died a horrible death': Woman's passing inside Michigan prison a mystery

Khaira Howard died on May 14 at the women's correctional facility. She was set to be released two weeks before her death. The mystery of her final days, as well as the inner workings within the center are now the subject of several investigations being led by multiple parties into Huron Valley.

Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus

Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.

Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast

The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.

Detroit Congressional candidate twerks for votes, not shy about checkered history

Twerking for your vote? Getting people to the poles? Making cheeks blush in an attempt to clench votes? The puns write themselves, but that doesn't mean Shelbie Campbell is any less serious about her run for Congress.

Who is behind anti-Semitic flyers targeting Metro Detroit cities?

Berkley, Huntington Woods, and Oak Park were all targeted by the flyers, which were delivered in plastic bags and weighed down with corn.

Sheffield pushes forward after another Detroit 'Teen Takeover' shooting

The non-fatal shooting took place weeks after the city began addressing the ‘teen takeovers,' including Mayor Mary Sheffield's deployment of her 6-point community plan to address the violence among young people.

3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting

Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.