Consumers Energy selling 13 hydroelectric dams along Michigan rivers

Consumers Energy is selling its 13 hydroelectric dams following a lengthy review process about whether the utility should refurbish the structures themselves, decommission them, or sell them.

Sextortion bill aims to educate Michigan students about online crime

Under a new bill, students in certain grades would learn about Michigan's sexual extortion law, which lays out what sextortion is, along with the punishment for people convicted of this crime.

State police rescue California woman lost in woods filming reality TV segment

The woman, 36, was a contestant in a YouTube survival challenge and had become lost the previous evening but was not reported until 5 a.m. Sept. 6.

Man accused of torching Michigan bar while people were inside

Everyone made it out safely after a man allegedly set a Michigan bar on fire while it was open for business early Monday.

2 inmates, including self-described hit man, charged with crimes behind bars

Felony charges were announced against inmates Vincent Smothers, 44, and Shannon Anderson, 46, for conspiring to present false testimony in court, investigators say.

Former Michigan police officer pleads guilty after trying to meet teen for sex, sheriff says

A former Michigan police officer who authorities say offered to pay a teen for sex is looking at prison time after pleading guilty to one of the crimes he was charged with.

Police issue warning not to move explosives after grenade brought to MSP post

After a grenade was brought to a Michigan State Police post over the weekend, police are issuing a warning not to move any suspected explosives if you find them.

Hall says ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Plan will make lawmakers do their jobs

House Speaker Matt Hall spoke with Hilary Golston about his push for a measure that would withhold lawmaker pay if the state budget isn’t passed by the July 1 deadline.

86-year-old Michigan woman nears skydive No. 1,000

"It was fantastic. It's this blue, blue sky we have today, and we just get out of the plane and fly. There's no feeling of falling, it's just flying."

1st 2025 West Nile Virus-related death reported in Michigan

A person from west Michigan has died after becoming infected with West Nile Virus, according to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).

Michigan police up impaired driving patrols for Labor Day holiday

Police across Michigan are ramping up patrols to combat drunk and drugged driving around the Labor Day holiday as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative.

LIST: Southeast Michigan cider mill opening dates

Southeast Michigan cider mills are already starting to open for the fall season. Find out when a cider mill near you starts serving cider and donuts this year!