Michigan cosmetology school agrees to $2.8M settlement in an unpaid labor dispute

A judge has approved a $2.8 million settlement in a dispute over unpaid work performed by aspiring hair stylists at a Michigan cosmetology school. Douglas J Aveda Institute has four locations around the state.

State police: Mio man charged for hitting, choking his son

The Oscoda County Prosecutor's Office charged Peterson, 38, with one count of child abuse in the third degree, one county child abuse third degree committed in the presence of a another child.

Northern Michigan woman took clerk's advice - and won $2 million lottery prize

The Upper Peninsula resident had already scored a $20 coupon playing a different game when she took it to the store and decided to play again. She would eventually become the state's newest millionaire.

Michigan man sentenced to prison for coercing Missouri boy into sending him sexual photos

A Michigan man who coerced a 13-year-old boy into sending him sexual photos received a 15-year prison sentence for the crime. The FBI used social media to track the suspect to his St. Clair County home.

Artists needed to spend time creating at Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking people for the Artist-in-Residence program this spring, summer, and fall, and next winter. Artists will spend time creating at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings

Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after interviewing a convicted murderer and long-haul truck driver with terminal cancer who died last week in a prison hospital.

Distillery planting Michigan State kiwi orchard, plans to make kiwi-infused vodka

Mammoth Distilling is planting the vines of 200 Michigan State kiwi plants to start an orchard in Central Lake. The plan is to get the orchard going now and in two years have enough fruit to start distilling a kiwi liqueur and a kiwi-infused vodka.

Jackson mother of 8 celebrates birthday with 'a brand-new heart'

"(I've been) struggling with heart failure for a few years now, and it just started getting worse," said Rachel Lanham.

Port Huron police investigate organs discovered in hospital parking lot

Port Huron police are currently investigating an unusual incident after unidentified organs were found in the parking lot of the Lake Huron Medical Center.

Michigan Vietnam vet honored for service during niece's National Guard promotion

A Michigan National Guard officer's promotion ceremony was moved to her uncle's home, so he could be part of it and honored for his service in Vietnam.

Feds: Men kidnap Michigan Dunham's manager at his home, steal 123 guns from store

Two men are facing charges after authorities say they kidnapped a Benton Harbor Dunham's Sporting Goods manager and forced him to give them security information, so they could steal guns.

Michigan Recreation Passport prices increasing $1

The annual price of a Michigan Recreation Passport is increasing. These passes allow access to state parks, recreation areas, boat launches, and campgrounds.