Of 750 recommended pardons, governor approved only 11, including one clearing the drunken driving record of a state economic board member.
A Michigan womanās lawsuit against her local gym says its anti-LGBT discrimination policy violates her rights.
Wayne County has led the nation in population losses every year since 2005, when that distinction went to hurricane-stricken Orleans Parish.
Laws that no longer have context may be scoured from Michigan penal code, which critics say is one of the most expansive in the country.
Funding is a major challenge for the Road Commission of Oakland County, which prioritized projects on pavement condition and traffic volume.
Ahmad Jebril could face contempt of court charges Tuesday when he appears in U.S. District Court.
President Obama thinks mandatory voting would ācompletely change the political map of the country.ā Others disagree. What do you think?
Ashbyās Sterling Ice Cream will donate 1 percent of sales of ā wait for it ā Michigan Pot Hole ice cream to state road fund.
According to emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, Aramark worker told inmate to frost the cake and give serve it anyway.
A Michigan lawmaker says he plans to introduce a bill that would make Michigan the fifth state to OK recreational marijuana.
Your body has had a week to adjust to the spring forward. Is it time to pick a time and stick with it?
Michigan Court of Appeals could toss the case alleging pitcher drugged and raped a woman; if not, trial starts in July.
Reporters interviewed prisoners on treatment in Michigan prisons and allegations by some they were sexually abused as juveniles.
Salacious details of a years-long extortion scheme revealed in 119-count indictment against alleged Westland hooker and parents.
Michigan confronted accusations of profiling and harassment two decades ago with community-police engagement program.
Weight restrictions are imposed to protect roads from damage caused by heavy vehicles while ground is thawing below roadways.
Ben Carson, the first in a likely crowded GOP field to formalize presidential aspirations, regrets saying prison turns straight people gay.
For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft is the No. 1 consumer complaint, according to a new FTC study.
Fallow since 2008, plans are imminent for a scaled down version of development on Telegraph Road.
With more than $800 million owed in business tax credits, Michigan canāt afford $50 million for movies, lawmaker says.
Investigators say they may never know who put three bullets in an inmate's pre-packaged meal in one of Michigan's most dangerous prisons.
Michigan Legislature wanted to make it easier to get drugged drivers off the street. Instead, judges are kicking some cases.
The state loses about 2 percent of its primary road system to the āpoorā category each year, but that could dramatically increase.
2014 Newsmakers luncheon honoring Emergency Manager Orr and Judge Rhodes marked by angry protest from retired city employees
Congressional delegation makes bipartisan push for site, which could mean $700 million in construction and 2,100 construction jobs.
House expected to vote on bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to turn away same-sex and unmarried couples.
Federal legislation aimed at reducing food insecurity and childhood obesity bans most of the foods school groups would sell in bake sales.
State Democratic chair says stinging losses in the midterms an indication Democrats ācannot just be the party that hates on Republicans.ā
The largest proposed rate increase in years is due to take effect July 1 as Detroit water department shifts to a regional water authority.
The state DEQās new rules donāt do anything to protect people living in densely populated residential areas, activists protest.
In his annual State of the County address, L. Brooks Patterson says plan will save Oakland County taxpayers $75 million over 10 years.
Gov. Rick Snyder says state will "follow the law and extend state marriage benefits" as the U.S. Supreme Court decides larger issues."
Proposed bill would would end delays in getting life-saving location data in emergencies, but privacy, economic concerns persist.
Khalfani Stephens brings a wealth of experience to the position, including a stint as business development manager for the state MEDC.
In case you missed it, here's a video of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's fifth State of the State Address.
DeBoer v. Snyder is among the āpetitions to watchā when the Supreme Court announces Friday what cases it will hear this term.
Caroline Baxter seeks zoning change so she can add chickens to menagerie that includes gerbils, fish, a guinea pig and āa bunch of snails."
The Michigan League for Public Policy says other states with similar policies haven't seen taxpayer savings.
Michiganās HSUS chapter applauds favorable ruling on its lawsuit; federal wildlife officials call it āsignificant step backward."
Lawmakers passed a flurry of legislation in a lame-duck session before adjourning for the year on Friday.