Downriver candidate could become first transgender state representative in Michigan

"My community didn't vote for history. They didn't vote because of identity. They voted because I'm showing up for their issues, trying to get tough on utility companies, health care reform and protecting freedom for everybody in our state."

Generator deaths: 3 children die in pair of accidents indoors

Three children died Saturday from generator fumes in a pair of incidents, amid widespread power outages in SE Michigan.

Cop Murder Trial: Suspect removed from witness stand claiming he 'was targeted'

Michael Lopez, known for erratic behavior over the course of the trial, including multiple outbursts, was kicked off the witness stand today by the judge during cross-examination.

More outbursts in court by man accused of killing Melvindale police officer

Lopez ended yesterday’s trial proceedings by confronting the jury saying he wanted a different attorney. Today his emotions only escalated.

Alleged killer of Melvindale officer Mohamed Said tells off lawyer in court

It was a tense court session in the trial of a man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer two years prior. The trial ended in an outburst from suspect Michael Lopez.

Mohamed Said's accused killer tells off lawyer in court

The trial of a man accused of murdering a Melvindale police officer continued Thursday, and ended with an outburst from suspect Michael Lopez.

Contentious testimony, virtual walk-through of Melvindale Officer's killing part of trial on day 2

A virtual walk-through of the crime scene, equipment deployed during the shooting, as well as an explanation of a .357 Magnum that was discarded during the incident were among the details revealed on the second day of the murder trial.