Ann Arbor man who groomed, abducted 12-year-old Iowa girl, sentenced to jail
A man from Ann Arbor was sentenced after kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Iowa, triggering an Amber Alert last April.
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Michigan’s 2026 midterm election: What’s at stake for schools, utilities, the environment
by Colin Jackson, Micah Walker, and Dustin Blitchok In Michigan, the 2026 midterm election is about more than the races at the top of the ballot. From Detroit’s school board to utility bills and environmental protections, local and state races could shape everyday life across Mic...
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Police use Flock to track down alleged pellet gun vandals in Macomb County
Police say Flock cameras in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township helped investigators track down the suspects allegedly involved in a string of car vandalism incidents involving a pellet gun that occurred across several days last week. The investigation began after police rece...
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Three women killed in airborne crash on Lodge freeway
Troopers responded to the single vehicle crash on the southbound Lodge at 2 a.m. Sunday, near Wyoming Avenue.
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Multiple people shot, 2 pedestrians hit near Michigan State University over Halloween weekend
Police in East Lansing are investigating two shootings and two separate crashes involving pedestrians near Michigan State University over the Halloween weekend. Five people were shot, two pedestrians were hit by vehicles and East Lansing firefighters responded to 91 incidents in ...
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They were told they won $850,000. The scammer wanted money first
Tom and Cheryl Bredestege received a phone call with some life-changing news. A man identifying himself as "Albert," told the couple they had won a sweepstakes prize worth $850,000. "He said we are rewarding you because all these years you have paid your bills on time, and you ha...
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Michigan gas prices reverse course, dropping nearly 30 cents in a week
Drivers in Michigan are getting some relief at the pump this week, as gas prices fell about 28 cents from the week prior. According to AAA, Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.55 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, or roughly $68 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas. W...
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Election stress is real: A Wayne State psychiatrist shares how to protect your mental health
As the midterm elections approach, the weight of the season is turning into real stress for many people. Political tension, non-stop headlines, ads and uncertainty can take a toll, but mental health experts say understanding why and knowing what tools to use can help combat it. W...
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Mild Monday with near-record warmth possible Tuesday
Southeast Michigan is starting the week with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Highs today will reach the upper 60s, running about 10 degrees above average for early November. Patchy drizzle can’t be ruled out, but overall conditions should remain mostly dry. Near-Record...
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Election Day is tomorrow: Your 2026 midterm voter guide
Early voting ended yesterday with Michigan's general election coming Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know.
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3-car pile up leaves at least one dead in Detroit
Preliminary investigation indicates that all three vehicles were traveling westbound when a silver Chevrolet Impala rear-ended another vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and subsequently strike a third vehicle. There were six occupants in the Impala at the time of the cr...
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M-10 crash leaves three dead overnight in Detroit
Michigan State Police said that speed an alcohol appeared to have both been factors in a deadly crash that happened at about 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver and two passengers died after the crash on M-10, near Wyoming Avenue....