Professional stone skipper from Michigan takes aim at Mackinac Island competition
It may have been her northern Great Lakes roots or beginner's luck that carried Julie Benda to victory during her first amateur stone skipping competition. But now, up against the very best, she'll
Michigan woman competing in national stone skipping tournament on Mackinac Island
The Fourth of July often comes with grilling, laying by the lake, and basking in red, white, and blue. But for Julie Benda, it's an opportunity to hone her professional skill as stone skipper when she takes her talents to 2022 Stone Skipping tournament.
Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display
This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
12 water rescues over Fourth of July weekend as Great Lakes drownings climb to 47 in 2022
Two of those cases are in unknown condition after water rescues were made around the region. Almost half of the reported drownings this year have been in Lake Michigan.
Fourth of July: What's open and closed on Independence Day 2022
Are Target, Walmart, and Costco open on July 4th? Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Monday.
Abortion in Michigan, other states 'likely to be illegal' because of gerrymandered legislatures, experts say
The Supreme Court's monumental ruling on abortion has put the spotlight on state governments and the partisan lean they now have following decades of gerrymandering.
From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.
19-year-old man shot dead and 2 suspects sought in Detroit homicide investigation
The shooting happened downtown in the middle of the night. Police have ID'd one suspect but need help locating the other. He's considered armed and dangerous.
Detroit police searching for suspects in fatal shooting downtown
Law enforcement are searching for individuals involved in a fatal shooting on Cadillac Square around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. An argument allegedly broke out before someone opened fire.
Detroit police find body of man in trunk of car during traffic stop; 2 in custody
Officers stopped the car after learning it had expired tags and no insurance.
Woody Williams, America's last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, to lie in honor at US Capitol
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. He died last week at the age of 98.
Detroit police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Cadillac Square
The shooting happened early Sunday morning at Cadillac Square in downtown Detroit.
Akron police release bodycam footage after shooting death of Jayland Walker
Police in Ohio on Sunday released video the mayor called “heartbreaking” of the pursuit and shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, in Houston awaiting transport to Austin
Armstrong is expected to be transported to the Travis County Jail where according to county records she will be held on a $3.5 million bond.
MSU to place steel barrier along Red Cedar River where Brendan Santo drowned
The 18-year-old's body was found three months after he was last seen visiting the East Lansing campus.
Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Man accused of stalking Taylor Swift at two NYC properties
Police say 35-year-old Joshua Christian entered two residential buildings linked to Taylor Swift and "made threats on an intercom" at one of them.
Police seek suspects who broke into downriver home, assaulted woman who tried to stop them
The suspects stole the homeowner's safe and a PlayStation 5.
Suspects break into Brownstown Twp. home with homeowner inside
Ginger Stewart attempted to stop the suspects as they fled from her home. The dramatic scene was all caught on her home Ring doorbell camera.
US flag history: A look at rejected designs for America's 50-star flag
The U.S. flag has changed 27 times since it was first unveiled in 1777.