Michigan minimum wage is rising on Jan. 1 thanks to new state law

As the confetti falls on New Year's, a new law goes into effect impacting businesses everywhere, including restaurants.

New Michigan laws 2026: 'Taylor Swift' bills, the cannabis tax increase and more

Michiganders will see changes from cracking down on ticket dealer online bots to rising minimum wage and unemployment benefits, to a new marijuana tax.

Oak Park man charged in drive-by shooting at mobile home park

Keshawn Webster is accused of firing shots at a Shelby Township mobile home park to allegedly settle a dispute with one of the people inside.

Michigan prisons will photocopy lawyer letters due to drug smuggling concern

Criminals have been spraying synthetic drugs like marijuana on paper that appears to be from a lawyer. Starting next year, inmates will no longer receive original copies from their attorney.

Sheetz opens fourth Michigan location in Warren

The unveiling in Warren is part of the gas station brand's push into the state as it seeks to expand around Michigan. It currently has dozens of proposed locations.