Social media threat closes Melvindale schools for 2nd straight day

The threat, an official said, was made against Strong Middle School

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Klobuchar set to return to campaign in Michigan

Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar will visit Michigan as part of a "blue-wall" tour that also includes Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

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Dearborn police seek man, woman in armed robbery

Officials said victim was robbed as he was walking from his car to the front door of his home

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48,000 state workers told of potential layoffs

Michigan’s roughly 48,000 state employees received notices Monday of potential layoffs starting Oct. 1 in the event of a partial government shutdown

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Freedom Village, a safe haven for refugees, planned in Hamtramck

Program leverages federal funds to provide transitional housing to refugees until they're able to own their own

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Threat closes Melvindale-Northern Allen Park schools Monday

The superintendent calls the threat 'non-specific' in a Facebook post

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‘I chose to stand up’: Mich. transgender woman takes firing fight to High Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Michigan's Aimee Stephens on Oct. 8 in what will be a major test for transgender rights

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Southgate motorcyclist dead, 4 hurt in St. Clair County crash

The man who died lost control of his motorcycle while transitioning from blacktop to gravel

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Man found fatally shot in Detroit home

When police arrived, they found the man in the living room, unresponsive.

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Man charged with abusing Harper Woods boy, 3

Authorities learned Christopher Solomon Williams, the boyfriend of the child's mother, had been caring for him while she ran errands

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Nessel sues car rental company for violating settlement

Dana Nessel is suing a car rental company for continued violations of theConsumer Protection Act

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Police: Harper Woods student threatened school shooting

Police learned about the threat against Chandler Park Academy site on Wednesday

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3 teens charged with robbery, murder in Dearborn slaying

Two of the teens, one 17, the other 14, are being tried as adults; the 13-year-old was denied bond at arraignment

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Taylor police seek suspect in Thursday non-fatal shooting

Walter Clyde Hollandsworth, 21, is considered armed and dangerous

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MSP investigates death of Inkster man found on street

Officials said they have not information on suspects at this time

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3 teens arrested in weekend slaying of woman in Dearborn

The suspects — ages 13, 14, and 17 — all from Detroit are in custody in the fatal shooting of Saja Aljanabi, 29, Friday night

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Michigan pursues settlement with Oxycontin maker

Attorney General Dana Nessel said she will continue to participate in nationwide settlement discussions with Purdue Pharma

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WB I-94 in Detroit to close over weekend for construction work

Freeway to be closed at 9 p.m. Friday, MDOT says

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Driver arrested after crashing into state police vehicle on I-75

Suspect had blood-alcohol level that was twice the legal limit, officials said

Officials say police situation in Huron Township resolved

Police said more information will be available in upcoming days

Election clerks want time for absentee influx

Police arrest man they say followed girl into home

Suspect allegedly asked teen if her parents were home

Bipartisan Mich. bills would clear more criminal convictions for pot offenses

Michigan lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan bill package aimed at clearing the criminal records of people convicted marijuana offenses

Trenton gets $250K state grant to redevelop bowling alley

The former Trenton Lanes will be renovated into an entertainment complex with help from a state Brownfield Redevelopment Grant.

Dearborn family wants justice after slaying

'I don't want that guy to live his whole life smiling, eating every day and seeing his family while my sister is in the grave,' brother says

Metro Detroiters learn fencing fundamentals with LED lightsabers

Dearborn woman fatally shot during armed robbery; 2 other attempts made

The suspects are a short man wearing a white mask, and a tall man with a thin build, both wearing all black clothing.

Nessel campaign consultant accused of extortion in lawsuit

A former campaign consultant for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is accused of attempting to extort a company that Nessel’s office is fighting

Brian Morrow, Wayne Co. prosecutor who helped troubled youth, dies

Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Brian L. Morrow's job was prosecuting young offenders, but he had reputation for helping at-risk youth

GOP trio flips on highway designations

Three Michigan GOP lawmakers who voted last year to honor a recently-deceased Republican on Thursday opposed a similar honor for a Democrat.

Grosse Ile teacher suspended after indecent exposure allegation

The alleged incident took place off school district property and 'did not involve any children,' police said

Family loses appeal in lawsuit over Trenton teen’s killing by cop

The family of a Metro Detroit teenager who was fatally shot by police failed to persuade a federal court to reinstate a lawsuit against officers

Storm risk remains for Metro Detroit

There is a slight risk for severe weather with potential threats such as isolated tornadoes, hail up to one inch in size, damaging winds and lightning

Man, 44, charged in Westland man’s opioid death

Suspect Daryl Arnold is facing four drug charges in two cases in Wayne County, including delivery of a controlled substance causing death.

New school year brings change across Michigan

School is back in session for most of Michigan's kids. That means new books, security upgrades and in some districts, new schools

MDOT: EB I-94 at 8 Mile reopens after crash

All lanes of the freeway were closed for about 45 minutes during morning rush hour, MDOT said

WB I-94 service drive closed at Middle Belt for bridge work

This means all traffic must exit to northbound or southbound Middle Belt Road

Vehicle loses control, catches fire in Grosse Pointe Farms

Driver's vehicle loses control Saturday while going at a high rate of speed southbound on Moross, authorities say

In Hamtramck, a Labor Day boat race in a landlocked city

How do you stage a boat race in a landlocked city? Have the audience bring the water and throw it at the competitors

Pitching in after the canoe race.

Everyone pitches in to clean the street after the 2019 Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Race.