Michigan distracted driving crackdowns planned this month

Michigan police will have extra eyes on the road this Distracted Driving Awareness Month, looking for drivers doing more than driving behind the wheel.

Handcuffed woman who squeezed out of window of Michigan police car caught days after escape

A Michigan woman who managed to escape police custody by squeezing out of a patrol vehicle window while handcuffed over the weekend is back in custody, the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office confirmed.

Flint daycare operators charged with selling cocaine

Cocaine and two guns were retrieved from the location which was licensed to operate as "Fun n Some Daycare."

Thousands rally across metro Detroit as ‘No Kings’ protests held nationwide

More than 25,000 people participated in “No Kings" rallies across metro Detroit on Saturday, including a downtown Detroit gathering that drew about 4,500 protesters and briefly shut down part of Woodward Avenue.

Lapeer Township garage fire contained before spreading

Upon arrival, crews found a single-family residence with an attached garage with flames spreading. Firefighters initiated fire suppression efforts and brought the fire under control, according to Fire Chief Mike Vogt.

Michigan orthodontist sentenced to 60 years for sexual exploitation of children

A west Michigan orthodontist has been sentenced to 60 years behind bars for exploiting numerous teens and pre-teens online for five years, federal officials announced on Thursday.

Michigan couple charged with 1-year-old's death, neglect of 4-year-old sibling

At the scene, MSP troopers discovered squalid living conditions inside the home, as well as a 4-year-old sibling of the victim that appeared neglected.

WATCH: Coast Guard rescues snowmobiler stuck on ice near Mackinac Island

A snowmobiler trapped on ice in northern Michigan is safe after the United States Coast Guard's Cutter Mackinaw was used to rescue them.

Northern Michigan snow totals: 2-3+ feet of snow recorded in some areas

Many residents in upper Michigan are digging their way out of several feet of snow after a winter storm pummeled the northern part of the state. See the most recent snow totals below.

2nd suspect arrested after dozens of living and dead pets found in Michigan home

A man who police say went on the run after authorities uncovered multiple animals in horrific conditions inside his Flint Township home is now in custody.

Gov. Whitmer activates Michigan Emergency Operations Center as blizzard, ice storm threaten parts of state

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center as severe weather threatens northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with blizzard conditions and significant icing possible.

Michigan tornadoes prompt AG to share tips for avoiding scams after severe weather

After tornadoes caused severe damage in parts of Michigan last week, Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding storm victims of tips to avoid scams when they've suffered damage.