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Detroit police homicide detective charged with OWI after wrong-way crash captured on surveillance video
Surveillance video shows Detroit Homicide Detective Lariah Stevens driving the wrong way on Vernier Road before crashing into another vehicle and then leaving the scene on foot.
Jocelyn Benson’s record: Election fights, faster DMV visits, transparency flop
As she runs for governor, Jocelyn Benson’s record as secretary of state is in the spotlight. Here’s what she did, and whether she followed through on campaign promises.
Michigan launches new Lake Michigan research vessel
A new Michigan DNR Lake Michigan fisheries research vessel was recently christened, and it will be in operation soon.
Pollution-sensitive greenside darter fish missing for over 100 years found again in Michigan's Rouge River
A fish species so sensitive to pollution it vanished from the lower Rouge River more than 100 years ago has been found again — and environmental groups say it is a sign that decad…
Isle Royale wolves inbred but likely to survive, study says
A recently published study followed Isle Royale wolves five years after they were introduced to the island. Researchers expect them to survive 20 years but warned that isolation a…
GOP Sen. Mike Lee objects as Kennedy Center anti-demolition bill hits setback
A bill protecting the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial from demolition faces delays after a Senate objection.
Mother of five fights her way out of homelessness with help from COTS Detroit
7 News Detroit's Carolyn Clifford is lifting the voice of one Detroit mother who says a COTS Detroit program changed the path of her entire family.
Fact check: Did Jocelyn Benson ‘ignore’ laws, lose election lawsuits?
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is criticizing Democrat Jocelyn Benson for losing election-related lawsuits as secretary of state. Here are the facts.
Gifted Detroit Tigers scratch-off ticket brings Genesee County woman $500,000 prize
A Michigan woman who never played the lottery won $500,000 after a family member scratched her gifted Detroit Tigers ticket.
Michigan Supreme Court ruling removes 20,000 names from state's sex offender registry
A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling has led to the removal of more than 20,000 people from the state's sex offender registry.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Some rural healthcare leaders say the first round of funds allocated from the Rural Health Transformation Program don’t go far enough to stabilize their industry amid federal cuts.
Smith-Barton in Colossal Youth Athlete of the Year quarterfinals
"She's overcome all of that, and I'm very proud of her."
MDOT to close part of Telegraph Road in Taylor after sinkhole discovered under pavement
MDOT found a sinkhole under Telegraph Road in Taylor, closing the stretch between Eureka and Pennsylvania for weeks.
Proposal 1: Rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? Here’s how it would work
Michiganders will once again decide whether to rewrite the state constitution. Why not everyone is on board with the idea — or what it’ll look like.
Keck, Pratt vying for Manistee City Council 5th District seat
While four Manistee City Council seats will be on the ballot Nov. 3, only one seat is contested.
Sterling Heights police arrest woman accused of lighting DTE utility poles on fire
Sterling Heights police arrested a 38-year-old Pittsfield Township woman who is accused of setting DTE utility poles on fire.
Trump admin lowers fuel economy standards. Detroit automakers welcome change
Ford, GM and Stellantis welcomed the relaxed fuel economy standards. Environmental groups questioned the move.
Meet Paul Cunningham, a Community Champion nominee
Nominate a 2026 Manistee News Advocate Community Champion and learn about nominee Paul Cunningham.
Grosse Pointe Farms Haunted Garage turns Halloween tradition into fundraiser for local schools
A Halloween display that started as a hobby at a Grosse Pointe Farms home has grown into a community tradition that helps support local schools.
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act heads to Trump’s desk after House passage
Congress could get public reports on delayed, over-budget government projects if Trump signs the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act.
Detroit man faces 14 felony charges, including murder, in deadly west side after-hours party shooting
A 25-year-old Detroit man has been charged with 14 felonies, including murder, after prosecutors say an argument over a missing cell phone escalated to mass gunfire.
McDonald’s Monopoly game returns Oct. 6 with app-based play and $1 million prize
McDonald’s Monopoly returns in October bringing back peel-off game pieces, app play and prizes that include free food and $1 million.
Thousands expected at Pontiac's American Speed Festival as M1 Concourse unveils new attractions
Thousands of motorsports fans are expected to descend on M1 Concourse this weekend for the sixth annual American Speed Festival
Tick disease bill heads to Trump, could extend Kay Hagan Act through 2030
The Senate has sent Trump a bill to renew the Kay Hagan Tick Act through 2030, extending authority to fund tick disease efforts.
Dutch Girl Donuts opening 2nd location on Tuesday, Oct. 6
Dutch Girl Donuts will officially open its second location in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 6. It will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays to start.
Free Soil farm to host hayride, costume contest for people with disabilities
Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm in Free Soil will host a hayride, potluck and costume contest Oct. 6 for people with disabilities.
Spotlight on the News: The who, what, where, when & why of Michigan's Proposal 1 & 2
On Sunday, October 4th, Spotlight on the News will interview Eric Lupher, President of the non-partisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan about its analysis of Proposals 1 and…
16-year-old Amish boy dies after farm accident in Michigan’s Thumb
An Amish teen was killed after a horse-drawn wagon overturned in Michigan. Here’s what authorities say.
Ask Dr. Nandi: Knowing your risks as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing your personal risk can help you make informed choices about screening and prevention.
First Renaissance fair at St. Ambrose Cellars set for Oct. 10
After last year’s sword-fighting tournament sold out in about two days, the Historic Weapons Guild of Traverse City is returning with two tournaments.