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West Shore Community College announces winter dean's list
Students from Manistee, Mason and Wexford counties are recognized for academic achievement at West Shore Community College.
Metro Detroit Weather: Heating up today with storms expected Thursday
Patchy fog to start the day with temps near 90 by the afternoon. Storms return to the area for Thursday and some of them could be severe.

Residents being evacuated from senior apartment building in Southfield due to gas leak
Residents of a senior living apartment building in Southfield are being evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak.
Voters to decide Onekama Consolidated Schools sinking fund millage
"This 10-year commitment really allows us to ensure that we're taking care of them and we're ensuring that our teachers and our students have everything they need to be successful…
Pistons trade Marcus Sasser to Mavericks as part of six-team deal, per reports
The Detroit Pistons have traded guard Marcus Sasser to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.
Manistee Farmers Market marks 25th anniversary
'Farmers markets can heal a community': Manistee market celebrates 25 years
Intersection of Teggerdine and M-59 in White Lake Township is driving one driver crazy
The intersection of Teggerdine and M-59 is what is driving one driver crazy, with him saying the light needs to be timed better
Man dead after being shot, found in crashed vehicle on Detroit's west side
A man in his 30s is dead after being shot on Detroit's west side, a spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us.
Swartz Creek rejects second $40M offer to sell school for unfinished megasite
For the second time in several months, the Genesee County school district turns down what one trustee called an ‘insulting’ offer.
Birmingham's Community House saved: City finalizes $5.2M purchase as Tim Allen pledges match
The city of Birmingham finalized a purchase of the Community House building and property at 380 S. Bates Street, securing the future of a community landmark that has stood for mor…
Tarik Skubal and Colt Keith lead the Tigers to a victory over the Athletics
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Child shot on Detroit's west side, police investigating
A child was shot on Detroit's west side on Tuesday night, police said. The shooting happened near the Fargo-Oakfield Playground in the area of Fargo Avenue and Lindsay Street.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens clash over cash in US Senate debate
In a testy debate, Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens traded claims of millionaire candidates and billionaire influence. Here are the facts.

'It's been awful': Livonia residents without power for days after storm damages transformer
Livonia residents on Deering Street have been without power for four days after a storm damaged a transformer near 6 Mile and Inkster roads.
Pistons trading Caris LaVert to the Bucks for Prince and Harris
The Detroit Pistons are making more moves during the offseason, according to a report from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.
Man accused of making threats to Wayne State University being sought by police
Police at Wayne State University are searching for a man who they believe made threats to campus and other entities.

Waterford woman says historic Freehan Field is almost ready for games this summer
A Waterford Township woman is weeks away from completing the restoration of a historic softball and baseball field right in her own backyard.
Watch live: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens debate in Michigan US Senate race
Democratic US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are set to debate at 7 p.m. on WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids. You can watch live here.

Ortonville woman who lost power during Michigan storms unknowingly drove over downed line twice
A Michigan woman drove over a downed power line during Friday's storms as nearly 400,000 lost power across the state.

Detroit TV legend Johnny Ginger, known off-screen as Galen Grindle, dies at 92
Galen Grindle, the Toledo-born entertainer who brought slapstick humor to Metro Detroit as Johnny Ginger on WXYZ, has died.

Thieves steal dozens of chickens, geese from nonprofit's learning garden serving young adults w/ special needs
Thieves stole 22 chickens and 2 geese from a Detroit nonprofit's learning garden over the Fourth of July weekend.

Oakland County Child Killer suspect gave detectives new information hours before his death
7 Investigator Heather Catallo has learned, in his final hours, detectives tried one more time to get Arch Sloan to talk.
People on probation in Michigan can use legal marijuana, state Supreme Court rules
Michigan courts can’t bar people on probation from using marijuana that is otherwise legal under state law, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The post People on probation in M…
Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask
Rx Kids, an infant and maternal health program, says it’s still eligible for state funds omitted from next year’s budget. A top House official says no way.

'It's been rough.' 19,000+ remain without power as outage enters day 5
More than 19,000 DTE customers remained without power as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, five days after severe weather brought heavy wind and rain to the metro Detroit area Friday night.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows in Michigan with over 700 cases now reported
Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has continued to grow with over 700 cases reported. Here's how many is being reported in your area.
Traverse City native Rome Seymour joins Season 28 of 'Big Brother'
Northern Michigan native Rome Seymour is joining Season 28 of Big Brother, bringing the Great Lakes State back into the spotlight when the CBS season premieres July 9.
$7 million Lake St. Clair shoreline restoration project opens at Ford House
Officials cut the ribbon on a shoreline restoration project along Lake St. Clair at the Edsel & Elanor Ford House on Tuesday morning.
Moolenaar office now accepting internship applications
The internship program is for college students and recent graduates interested in learning about the nation's legislative process and Congressional operations.
MDHHS: Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan increases to 700; 36 hospitalizations reported
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to 700, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of health and Human Services.