Michigan Northern Lights: Why the aurora has been visible so much lately

It seems like Michigan has flipped from "I never get to see the Northern Lights" to "Hey they’re here!" so quickly. Why? The answer lies in Outer Space.

Northern Lights in Michigan: Whole state could see aurora again Friday night

After the Northern Lights put on a show for the state, including Metro Detroit, the same view is forecasted to grace Michigan skies Friday night.

Northern Lights put on dazzling show over Metro Detroit Thursday

A forecast from the Space Weather Prediction Center said there was a chance of seeing the aurora as far south as Alabama on Thursday and Friday night - and it did not disappoint.

Man arrested for swapping barcodes at Michigan Walmart to pay less at self-checkout

Police caught a northern Michigan man after they say he was swapping barcodes inside a Walmart store so that he didn't have to pay full price for the items at self-checkout.

Michigan grandfather sentenced to prison after grandson killed with unsecured gun

A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan’s new gun storage law.

Man who lured teen au pair to Michigan to kidnap, rape her gets life in prison

A Michigan man will spend the rest of his life in prison after luring an au pair to his home to kidnap and rape her. Authorities said Arisknight Winfree also lured another au pair to his home and made child porn of children.

Donald Trump rallies in Michigan at campaign stop in Saginaw

A day after his vice presidential nominee stopped in Auburn Hills and a day before Democratic nominee Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Flint, Thursday's visit will be Trump's seventh stop in Michigan.

Genesee County inmate attacks comfort dog inside jail

Security cameras inside the Genesee County Jail captured an inmate assaulting a comfort dog as the animal made her rounds visiting with inmates and workers last week.

Could blood tests detect heart disease decades in advance? Study says yes

A certain blood test measuring three things relating to inflammation and fat can predict stroke and heart attack risk decades out, according to a recent study.

Palisades Nuclear Plant to reopen with $1.5B federal loan

The massive nuclear plant closed two years ago. The plan is for it to generate power until at least 2051.