Mt. Holly Resort Faces Lawsuit From Birmingham Families

The suit is asking for more than $75,000 in damages for each of the two children hurt in a ski lift accident.

Pregnant Woman Helps Foil Mugger, Then Gives Birth

Would-be purse snatcher is eventually stopped thanks to bystanders and the woman's family.

Police Investigating New Scam Targeting Birmingham Seniors

The caller claims to be a special investigator with the IRS who attempts to obtain financial information with a phony story about tax fraud.

Man Holds Toddler, 5 Others Hostage with Toy Gun

Standoff at restaurant ends peacefully after man armed with fake assault weapon surrenders to hostage negotiators.

10-Month-Old Baby Held in Armed Standoff with Police

Police saw man holding woman at gunpoint at Rochester mobile home. The standoff ended about 9 a.m. Saturday.

Prosecutors Want 2005 Report of Soccer Fight in Trial of Man Accused of Fatally Punching Soccer Ref

Almost a decade ago, Bassel Abdul-Amir Saad pleaded no contest to charges stemming from an assault during a soccer match.

Was Smell of Pot on Little Girl Justification for a Search Warrant?

Kindergartener's father has a medical cannabis grower's card; his attorney says pot smell on daughter wasn't probable cause for warrant.

Hitchhiker Flashes Purple Thong Underwear Instead of Thumb

When the full super Moon rose over a metro Detroit community Tuesday, it had nothing to do with the lunar calendar.

Mom, Teens Suspected of Using Weed Killer in Phallic Football Field Prank

School officials relocate games, say it will cost $10,000 to erase outline of giant male genitalia that began appearing after Labor Day.

Pop Cans Out, Techie Bells and Whistles In for Detroit Firefighters

Offers to help bankrupt Detroit mean firefighters may soon be able to recycle pop cans instead of relying on them for alerts.

Cops in the Doghouse After 'Infantile Prank' With Stray Pooch

You won't believe who police officers found and what was going on when they responded to a suspected burglary in progress.

Alleged Shoplifter Uses Store's Motorized Shopping Cart as Getaway 'Vehicle'

When police caught up with the suspect, she reportedly said she took the wheelchair “because she didn’t feel like walking.”

11 Names Will Be Added to Michigan Memorial in 9/11 Ceremony

Etched names of 11 police and fire officials will be added to the granite wall in a ceremony featuring keynote remarks by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Attorney to Argue Self-Defense in Deadly Road Rage: 'Whole Story Has Not Been Heard'

Family of Martin Edward Zale, charged with open murder in the death of Derek Flemming, "completely shocked by his," attorney says.

Sheriff 'Just Horrified' by Video of 4-Year-Old Repeatedly Tossing Puppy in Street

Video ignites a firestorm online, sparks a question: If adults don’t stop children’s cruelty to animals, are they liable?

Cleared of Rape by DNA Evidence, Man Released After 15 Years of Life Sentence

Prosecutor’s office retains the right to refile murder charges against Jamie Peterson, who is mentally impaired, but lawyers aren’t worried.

Stuck in Swamp, Horse Now Good to Giddyup and Go

Move over cute kitties and adorable doggies. Firefighters’ latest darlin’ is a filly.

Little Girl's Heartbreaking Discovery after Her Daddy is Killed in Road Rage

“ … How horrible that young, innocent minds have to learn the reality that their parents are not invincible,” says anguished wife.

Technology Helps Cops Find Stolen Jewelry Before It Could Be Melted Down

In the old days, collection of evidence would’ve taken up to a month, decreasing the likelihood stolen property would be recovered.

What You Need to Know About Birmingham Police Traffic Blitz

Police to increase patrol around area schools next week to remind drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians in school crosswalk areas.

'This Doesn't Happen in Our Area: Township Police Investigate Suspicious Death

Neighbors in the Knollwood Pointe Condos shocked when the 77-year-old president of the condo association is found dead.

Jewelry Store Heist Suspect Indicted After DNA Links Him to Crime Scene

Suspect charged under federal law “to address serious incidents of violent crime … (and) the high risk of harm they pose to public safety.”

Bees Be Gone, Says Man Who Now Needs New Roof

You’ve heard of cutting off your nose to spite your face; how about burning the house to shoo away the bees?

Charges Filed in Armed Attacks on Amish Buggies

Attacks on Amish are rare, and a series of armed night-time robberies have flummoxed Michigan officials – until now.

Alleged Drunken Driver Hits - Wait for It - 'Drive Sober' Sign

Michigan man allegedly leaves a clue after mowing down police signs with a pickup – not his, but one he was supposed to be fixing.

DIY Shopper Crushed Under 600 Pounds of Ceramic Tiles, Dies

The large warehouse concept that makes home improvement stores financially successful may also make them inherently dangerous, lawyer says

Michigan Police Increase DUI Checkpoints for Labor Day 2014

Nearly a third of the state’s traffic deaths involve alcohol or drugs. Police will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.

Someone's Stealing Suburb's Stories

A Little Free Library turned up empty, gutted of its children’s book. Down the street, another. Who’s stealing suburb’s children’s stories?

Lawyers for Mom Police Said Tried to Kill Autistic Daughter Want Off Case

A northern Michigan woman who allegedly lit charcoal grills inside a van in a murder-suicide plot goes to trial Sept. 3.

When Is Teddy Bear Not a Teddy Bear? When It's a Drug Mule

Teen who tried to sneak a heroin-stuffed teddy bear to girlfriend’s hospitalized mother appeared in court on felony drug charges.

Suspected Serial Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Sues to be Deported

Killer who claimed he was under the spell of “evil forces” wants to return to Israel to face attempted murder charges.

Boy, 12, Charged in Fatal Playground Stabbing Had History of Abuse: Report

Boy previously lived in New York, where psychiatric care was ordered for behavioral issues, but mom admits parents never followed through.

'That's Some Witchcraft Stuff': Troubling Find at Abandoned Lot

The charred carcass of a baby goat discovered Monday was displayed in a way that prompted concerns about satanism.

April Millsap May Have Been Targeted for Sexual Assault

New details emerging in the murder of Armada teen suggest she had footprint on her chest and a rape kit was performed.

'Oh My God, They're Falling': Terrifying Ferris Wheel Ride

The cab “just dumped them out,” said witness who saw two siblings’ freefall from amusement park ride.

You Won't Believe What Consumers Found in Vitamin Bottles

Consumers who bought fish oil supplement didn’t get what they paid for in peculiar tampering scheme.

Allegedly Drunken Mom Accused of Leaving Sleeping Infant Outside in Rain Storm

“Soaking wet” 18-month-old was clad only in a diaper when police found her sleeping in her stroller, was “pruned up” from being in the rain.

Catholic Teacher Accused of Sex with Student Waives Preliminary Hearing

Kathryn Ronk taught Spanish at Bishop Foley High School in Madison Heights.

Son: Dad Probably Provoked Fatal Shove at Hank Williams Jr. Concert

Robert Kobe was like “an uncle that picks on you, but doesn’t mean to hurt you,” says son, who wants to make sure teen is treated fairly.

Man Busted for Pot Plants 'Person of Interest' in Armada Teen's Murder

James Donald Vancallis appeared in court Tuesday on drug charges. He hasn’t been charged in April Millsap’s murder.