Democrats see Minnesota and Michigan as guides for what to do with majority power

Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.

1 dead, 9 hospitalized after firework explosion in west Michigan

A firework explosion at a private property prompted police and fire crews to respond to the home around 11 p.m. Monday night.

21-year-old rookie pilot pulls off successful emergency landing
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Another pilot getting ready for take-off noticed something was wrong. He radioed air traffic control, who in turn radioed Taylor.

Brothers use social media to raise autism awareness
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Using the handle "mybrothermax," two brothers are using social media to raise autism awareness. Police recognized their efforts Wednesday.

Suspect wanted after 80-year-old woman raped at Detroit home
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Detroit police have released a sketch of a man they say dragged a Detroit woman out of her home and raped her. They believe he is in the area of the crime.

Wrongfully convicted man returns home after 7 1/2 years in prison
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A man who has been in prison for more than seven years is finally home after evidence showed he did not commit the Macomb County robbery he was convicted of.

Family of 69-year-old shot to death and burned in 2015, desperate for justice
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The family of Robert Ellis wants to see his killer brought to justice. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit, and you will remain anonymous.

Long-lost Ironton ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story

The Ironton was a 191-foot cargo vessel that collided with another ship in rough seas in 1894. Its whereabouts had long eluded shipwreck hunters, until now.

Ford stops EV F-150 production after battery fire

Ford says the fire was discovered on Feb. 4, and production stopped a day later. The company adds it has no reason to believe electric pickups already in use by customers are affected by the battery issue.

Ewing schools abruptly close after threat found in pocket of alleged Michigan State shooter, police say

Public schools in Ewing, New Jersey were abruptly closed on Tuesday after authorities found a note threatening two district schools in the pocket of a man accused of a mass shooting at Michigan State University. 

Michigan State shooter: What we know about the suspect

The man suspected of shooting 8 people, killing 3, on Monday at MSU has been identifed as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Here's what we know about the suspect.

Michigan State University shooting: Suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Michigan State Police have released more information about the suspect believed to have opened fire inside of two buildings on campus at Michigan State University Monday night.

Michigan State graduate shares details of Monday night’s shooting

A Michigan State University graduate who has friends still on campus when police reported a shooting Monday night shares what the scene is like for his loved ones.