Marine City police confirm swatting incident, lift shelter in place order
Just before 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening police were called to a building in downtown Marine City, for a person claiming to have taken hostages. After about two hours of investigating, and further phone calls where the caller claimed to have killed one of the hostages, police concluded that the incident was likely a “swatting" call.
Just before 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening police were called to a building in downtown Marine City, for a person claiming to have taken hostages. After about two hours of investigating, and further phone calls where the caller claimed to have killed one of the hostages, police concluded that the incident was likely a “swatting" call.
Whitmer activates emergency operations center as water levels rise at Cheboygan dam
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Michigan hunters sentenced in Ohio deer poaching case after undercover investigation
Eleven hunters were charged and sentenced in an Ohio deer poaching case that started in 2023, including five from Michigan.
Eleven hunters were charged and sentenced in an Ohio deer poaching case that started in 2023, including five from Michigan.
Michigan man printed counterfeit cash across 14 states before hotel arrest
The 56-year-old was arrested at a hotel near the Grand Rapids airport with two individuals from Malaysia. The money-printing scheme spanned several states before Michigan State troopers identified him.
The 56-year-old was arrested at a hotel near the Grand Rapids airport with two individuals from Malaysia. The money-printing scheme spanned several states before Michigan State troopers identified him.
Grand Rapids man arrested in counterfeit money ring
56-year-old Matthew Wilson from Grand Rapids was arrested last month on five counts related to counterfeiting.
56-year-old Matthew Wilson from Grand Rapids was arrested last month on five counts related to counterfeiting.
Michigan woman falls off boat in the Bahamas, police say search for her body continues
A search for a missing Michigan woman has shifted from rescue to recovery. Fifty-six-year-old Lynette Hooker reportedly fell off a boat in the Bahamas over the weekend.
A search for a missing Michigan woman has shifted from rescue to recovery. Fifty-six-year-old Lynette Hooker reportedly fell off a boat in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Daughter of Michigan woman lost at sea on Bahamas trip calls for investigation
The circumstances of the 55-year-old's disappearance are a big factor in why the story is catching fire around the world.
The circumstances of the 55-year-old's disappearance are a big factor in why the story is catching fire around the world.
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.
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.
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."
Cocaine and two guns were retrieved from the location which was licensed to operate as "Fun n Some Daycare."
Grand Rapids is getting its rapids back after batch of federal funding gets approved
After more than a hundred years, rapids are slated to return to the Grand River where it enters the city of Grand Rapids.
After more than a hundred years, rapids are slated to return to the Grand River where it enters the city of Grand Rapids.
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.
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.
Scammers posing as Michigan State Police to contact employers of people on sex offender registry
Scammers pretending to be with Michigan State Police are preying on people on the state's sex offender registry by contacting their employers.
Scammers pretending to be with Michigan State Police are preying on people on the state's sex offender registry by contacting their employers.
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected after Michigan mother and daughter found dead in vehicle
Investigators believe a mother and daughter found dead in their vehicle in west Michigan died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Investigators believe a mother and daughter found dead in their vehicle in west Michigan died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.