Rev. Sharpton, Floyd family kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds to honor George Floyd

Before opening statements began in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, Reverend Al Sharpton urged Americans and people worldwide to join in a moment of remembrance for Floyd.

Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away

An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.

'You'd better sit down': Oakland County woman wins $4M in scratch-off

An Oakland County woman won $4 million in a scratch-off ticket last week. “I took my time scratching the numbers and all I could say after seeing the ‘4MIL’ symbol was: ‘Are you kidding me?'"

Michigan judge cuts hearing short after assault suspect attends hearing from victim's home

A Michigan judge told a defendant his bond was canceled after the courtroom learned the assault suspect was attending a virtual hearing where the accuser was living, creating a potentially dangerous situation for the victim.

Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow

While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.

Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding

According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020. 

Man killed when cannon used during baby shower in Michigan explodes

A 26-year-old Michigan man was killed in an explosion that occurred during a baby shower, according to Gaines Township authorities.

Winning $1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Michigan grocery store

A Michigander is the lucky winner of the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history after buying the ticket at a grocery store in a suburb of Detroit.

Wisconsin man arrested for ramming Michigan State Police SUV

A Wisconsin man accused of ramming his pickup truck into a Michigan State Police SUV in northern Michigan has been arrested, authorities said.

Southeast Michigan Militia plans protest at Lansing Capitol for Sunday

FOX 2: "Could we see violence?" "It depends on how we are pushed," Lackomar said. "If we are forced to defend ourselves, we will defend ourselves. If our rights are violated, we will resist that violation with whatever level we need to."

Ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol

The Michigan State Capitol Commission, which is responsible for overseeing the Capitol, had been reluctant to issue rules for firearms, but shifted course Monday.

3 killed after plane traveling from north Georgia crashes into Michigan home

Three people are dead after a single-engine plane that took off from a north Georgia airport earlier in the day crashed into a home about 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit on Saturday afternoon.