Baby Girl Died After Babysitter Held Her Down in Scalding Bath Water

Breeze Macha Henke, 18, was charged Friday with manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the 7-month-old relative's death a year ago.

Baby Girl Died After Babysitter Held Her Down in Scalding Bath Water

Breeze Macha Henke, 18, was charged Friday with manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the 7-month-old relative's death a year ago.

State Rep. Apologizes for Role in Affair Cover Up; Won't Resign

Although she was disappointed by her conducted, Rep. Cindy Gamrat said an investigation will show she did nothing illegal.

Kwame Kilpatrick Loses His Federal Appeal for a New Trial

The former Detroit mayor is currently saving a 28-year prison sentence for a 2013 racketeering conviction.

Detroit Man Guilty in Plot to Kill Teen Girlfriend's Family Sentenced to Life

Michael A. Rivera, 24, was convicted in connection with a plan to murder his 15-year-old girlfriend's family in their Plymouth Hills home.

Would Dream Cruise Run Out of Gas If It Went More Than a Day?

Some cruisers wish the auto event ran for a weekend or a whole week. Would it still be fun, fun, fun to look at the same T-bird for 3 days?

West Bloomfield Camp Counselor Faces Child Porn Charges

Matthew David Kuppe, 21, was arrested Wednesday after investigators found photos of naked boys from the camp in his possession.

Rep. Courser's Brother Posts Alleged Blackmail Texts Online

Sibling claims unidentified writer threatened to release damaging info if State Rep. Todd Courser didn't resign.

Ben Carson Has Done Research on 17-Week Fetal Brain Tissue

The presidential candidate from Detroit has spoken out against Planned Parenthood's fetal-tissue research practices.

5 Things You Can't Miss During Dream Cruise Weekend

It's time for the 21st Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Patch spotlights the activities and displays you need to see.

Judge Orders Therapy for Dad, Estranged Kids to Repair Relatonship

The 3 Bloomfield Hills siblings who refused to have lunch with their father will attend a 5-day program with him.

Job Openings for Restaurant Managers Around the Area

The Patch Jobs Board lists thousands of positions. Tailor your search to find the perfect job within commuting distance.

Campaign: Melissa Gilbert Will Pay Off Tax Liens by 2024

The more than $470K in liens against the actress and 8th District Democratic congressional candidate go as far back as 2005.

Birmingham Boutique Accused of Leaving Purse Dealer Holding a $41K Bag

A New Jersey luxury handbag dealer is suing for $124K after selling a local shop 5 extravagant Birkin bags, which cost $12,300 a pop.

'You're Going to Love Pres. Trump': GOP Front-Runner Big on Bombast

Presidential candidate Donald Trump's keynote speech Tuesday in Birch Run hit on immigration and took shots at his opponents.

Hospital Quarantines Unconscious Waterford Twp. Woman

Doctors still aren't sure why Stephanie Lynn Yeider hasn't regained consciousness yet after she was found by police July 7 on a county road.

EMU Marching Band Says Goodbye to Huron Logo on Uniforms

What do you think about Eastern Michigan University dropping the Native American symbol from its jackets?

'Dr. Evil' Will Appeal His 45-Year Jail Sentence

Dr. Farid Fata was sentenced in July after pleading guilty to health-care fraud by ordering unnecessary cancer treatments for patients.

Are You Interested in What Trump Has to Say Tuesday?

The GOP presidential candidate will speak at a state party fundraiser. But have his recent public miscues soured his message?

Actress Melissa Gilbert Announces Congressional Run

The former child star, who lives in Livingston County, will run as a Democrat for Michigan's 8th District seat.

Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Lansing

The downpour has shut down roads and knocked out power throughout the area. Check out what residents are saying about it on social media.

Authorities ID Unconscious Mystery Woman Found in Oakland Co. (Updated)

Stephanie Lynn Yeider, 38, of Waterford Township, was found late last week along a road in Independence Township.

'Not My Finest Moment': State Rep Apologizes for Fake Sex Scandal Scheme

Rep. Todd Courser said he came up with plan in order to catch blackmailer who wanted to exposed the lawmaker's real-life illicit affair.

Why Not Wednesday?

Join Arbor Hills for this month’s Why Not Wednesday? event on August 19, 2015 from 6-8pm.

Stolen California Dog Found in No. Michigan Needs Help Getting Home

Senor Santiago was stolen in March and found recently in Missaukee County. His owner is trying to raise money for a reunion.

Forgotten Harvest Milk Drive Goal is 5,000 Gallons

Forgotten Harvest Partners with Prairie Farms, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Busch’s Fresh Food in drive to help families in need.

Doc Retires Early to Fight Often Invisible Suburban Poverty

KidzKare, a charity with a strong social ethos, rallies community to address relatively new problem of suburban poverty.

Even the Rats Don't Want to Live in Detroit

One study finds Detroit is the least rat-plagued among 25 major U.S. cities, but that's apparently not enough to make people move there.

State Rep Wanted to Cover Up Affair With Fake Gay Sex Scandal

Audio recordings reveal Rep. Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) created a bogus email sent to GOP allies that he was caught paying for sex with a man.

'Cookie Is Me': Farmington Hills Woman Sues 'Empire' Over Copyright Infringement

Sophia Eggleston, 53, claims the TV show's creators stole her life experiences, and she wants $300M because of it.

How Many Fatal Red-Light Crashes in Metro Detroit?

This is one area where Detroit can be happy not to have made the Top 10. See data from the National Coalition for Safer Roads.

Michigan Governor Questions Trump's Suitability for President

GOP frontrunner appeals to voters who think political system is broken, Snyder says, but Trump's “inappropriate” comments “a major concern.”

Rare Coins in Michigan Unclaimed Property Auction: See the List

Coins, stamps and precious metals from unclaimed safety deposit boxes will be sold to the highest bidder Saturday and Sunday.

Critical Blood Shortage Looming: Where to Give this Weekend in Metro Detroit

Red Cross of Southeast Michigan Blood Services issues urgent call to donors. Clinics are going on all weekend long in tri-county area.

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

Five questions to consider before applying Early Decision

This article highlights several questions all students should consider before applying Early Decision to colleges and universities.

FBI: Spy Planes Not Targeting Religious or Ethnic Groups

Arab-American leader: Many locals “very nervous” about flyovers after being “harassed at borders, harassed at airports, harassed at home."

Answer This Question to Stand Out in Common App Essay

Here’s our single best piece of essay writing advice.

Did Huntington Woods-Berkley Teachers Rank on National List?

One metro school’s teachers are among the best in the nation. Where did your school’s teachers rank in Michigan?

FBI Concentrating Surveillance Flights Over Metro Detroit

FBI made seven flights over Metro Detroit since Friday, including two extended looks at Dearborn. It’s unclear if patrol is terror-related.