Sterling Heights police return to court after excessive force allegations

Two Sterling Heights police officers accused of excessive force during an arrest last year return to court Tuesday for a continuation of their preliminary examination.

Gun stolen from police department in 1979 found during arrest of drunk driver in Warren

A suspected drunk driver arrested in Warren this week was not only armed - he was armed with a gun stolen from a New York police department back in 1979, Michigan State Police said.

Lengthy legal battle ends with prison time for Macomb County man who sexually assaulted teen

After appeals in both the Michigan Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, a lengthy legal battle has concluded with prison time for a man convicted of sexually assaulting a teen relative.

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.

Bommarito Bakery in St. Clair Shores celebrates 100 years of business in Metro Detroit

A bakery in Macomb County turned 100 years old and rang in the major milestone the same way they treat every day: by waking up early and creating tasty pastries, kneading dough, and preparing for another round of serving customers that have come to expect the best from them.

Man turns hero after stopping McDonald's stabbing suspect
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On June 10, Eastpointe Police were called to McDonald?s -because of the fatal stabbing of manager, Jennifer Harris allegedly by disgruntled employee, Afeni Muhammad who was in custody that day because of a hero who was there to have breakfast.

Michigan worker dead from electrocution was a school bus driver who was trimming trees

According to Michigan's workplace safety department, the man was performing “the non-routine task" of trimming trees. It's unclear why a school bus driver was tasked with the work.

Cherry picker operator dead after touching power line in Sterling Heights

The operator of a cherry picker working in Macomb County died after being electrocuted while coming into contact with a power line Monday afternoon.

Lake St. Clair Metropark unveils new sturgeon art installation

The eco-friendly art installation showcases a lake sturgeon cresting over an arch. But the more someone looks at the sculpture, the more they'll notice the pieces used to put it together.

Macomb Township staffing shortage has union leader asking questions

"The issue that we’re running into now is that our staffing levels are well below what national standards recommend for us to safely do our jobs," said James Muszynski.

Illegal gambling in Macomb County broken up, leading to four arrests, 10 machine seizures

The Sheriff's Office had a busy couple of days last week when they executed search warrants at five properties across Macomb County, including two cafes in Macomb Township.

Ex-Warren cop bound over for trial in crash that killed two at speeds over 100 MPH

James Burke is accused of going 117 miles per hour without lights or sirens on, when he crashed into a vehicle turning left onto Prospect Avenue from Schoenherr Road.

Live: Suspect in missing Ashley Elkins murder case returns to court

De'Andre Booker, the man accused of murdering Ashley Elkins, a Warren mother who was reported missing in January, is scheduled to return to court Friday for a continued preliminary examination.

ACLU lawsuit accuses Warren police of excessive force with mentally ill man

"They went in, and attempted to get him under control," the attorney said. "They triggered other reactions from him which led to him biting one of the officers during a tussle."