Judge: Prior Road Rage Evidence OK at Murder Trial

Evidence painting both the victim and the man accused of killing him as aggressive drivers allowed in road-rage trial.

Student, 14, Arrested After Alleged Columbine-Like Threat

An area youth was arrested after allegedly threatening on social media to “shoot up" his high school.

UPDATED: Man Says He Was Attacked for Speaking Arabic

Global anxiety over Islamic terrorism hits home in the Michigan city that is home to the nation’s highest concentration of Arab Americans.

Man Whose Sucker Punch Killed Soccer Ref Accepts Plea Deal

Bassel Saad faces between 8-15 years in prison and could be deported to his native Lebanon.

Accused in $6,000 Cub Scouts Embezzlement, Mom Seeks Cash on GoFundMe

A Cub Scout leader charged with embezzlement for allegedly stealing camp fund enraged parents more with crowdfunding appeal.

Mom Charged in Death of Newborn Found in Recycling Bin

Police chief: Baby abandoned in cold garage “must have suffered greatly.” And it’s not the first time the woman allegedly gave birth alone.

Police Arrest Woman in Death of Newborn Found in Recycling Bin

Community rallies around Henry Alexander Macomb, the name given the infant by the coroner’s office. “He deserves a name,” police chief says.

Police Searching Mid- and Lower-Michigan for Dead Baby's Mom

A baby found in a recycling bin at Roseville isn't the son of Okemos woman who said she "can't recall" whereabouts of her newborn son.

Deadly Police Pursuits: Fatalities in Police Chases Increase in 2014

Whether to pursue fleeing motorists is a snap judgment, often with consequences either way police say.

There's No Place Like ... Walmart

After her relatives kicked her out, a woman took up residence at a big-box store in southeast Michigan.

Police: Man Fled Accident with Cops to Catch Flight

Multiple accidents, two of them with fatalities, reported as snow cripples travel across southeast Michigan.

Firefighter Fired After House Burns

A New Year’s Day blaze robbed a Michigan man of his family’s home and possessions. Four days later, he was fired.

2014 in Review: Deadly Road Rage, Deadly Soccer Rage, and Mob Rage that Nearly Killed Steven Utash

Rage was the common denominator in three local crime stories talked about around the world in 2014.

BBQ Owner Regrets 'Suck-Start Pistol' Comment to Police

Detroit BBQ owner issues public apology for comments made in wake of New York City police shootings after vendors, police threaten boycott.

Deadly Road Rage Set for March 2 Trial

Martin Edward Zale is expected to argue self-defense during his murder trial in the alleged road-rage shooting of a father of two on Sept. 2

Good News - Mostly, and For Some - About Traffic Fines

Some driving fines may be erased by community service under a new program. Eligible motorists will be notified this month.

38,000-Pound Banana Spill Closes Exit Ramp

Authorities think speed was a factor in a banana hauler’s rollover accident that closed an I-96 exit ramp for several hours.

Another Teen Faces Terrorism Charges on 'After School' App Threats

Apple has pulled the controversial app, which allowed students to post anonymously, after a spate of school threats and online bullying.

Michigan Firm Hears Ca-Ching in Call for Police Body Cams

Company wants to help President Obama with the accounting, though, and says it could outfit police officers for a lot less money.

Sheriff Blasts Media Coverage of Viral Video of Black Man Stopped with Hands in Pockets

Stephen Colbert suggests “things would be a lot calmer if black people just never agreed to put their hands up, or in their pockets."

Watch: Michigan Deputy Questions Black Man for Walking with Hands in Pockets

The videotaped exchange between a Pontiac man and Oakland County sheriff’s deputy has been shared thousands of times across the country.

Suburbs Hit in Weekend Vandalism Spree

Police in several suburban communities were busy over the long holiday weekend taking reports of vandalism to vehicles.

How Big Is the Crime Problem in Brighton?

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program shows a breakdown of the types of crime and the crime rate across the country.

How Did Michigan Cities Rank on FBI's List of Most Dangerous in America?

Murders declined 18 percent from 2012 to 2013, but Detroit’s per capita murder rate is the highest in the country.

Police: Pair Stole Credit Cards in Realty Open Houses in 15 Communities Across 3 Counties

In alleged spree that lasted from June to October, two men distracted Realtors and ransacked houses.

Dangerous 'Lasing' Pranks Causes Coast Guard to Abort Two Missions

The pranks aren't harmless and can risk pilots' lives, as well as the lives they're trying to save, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

Man Held After Deputies Stop Him for Drunken Lawn Mower Driving

Michigan man had affixed flashlights to his John Deer lawn mower and was towing a homemade trailer when deputies stopped him Friday night.

Firefighters Turn Their Backs to Battle Blaze, Lose Saws - Again

For the second time in as many years, thieves have targeted Ladder Company 22.

$2,500 Reward in Case of Dog that May Have Been Burned Alive

The Michigan Humane Society says a preliminary investigation indicates the dog may have been alive when it was set on fire.

15-Year-Old Dog Shot in Police Raid Gone Wrong

“This is … a nationwide epidemic,” says attorney representing several clients whose dogs were shot by police.

Migrant Workers Think They're Under Fire, Duck for Cover

A couple living nearby was target shooting when one a stray bullet struck a farm worker in the stomach. Charges are expected.

Jesuit Priest, Former Teacher Charged with Child Porn

New charges could mean 60 years in prison for priest accused of videotaping hockey locker room at all-boys school in northwest Detroit.

Judge to Decide Skirmish with 'Rogue' Police Force

Some Michigan cities struggle to maintain order amid deep patrol cuts. In another, the opposite – 1 officer for every 3 residents – is true

Motorists Tell Harrowing Tales After Bridge Over Freeway Collapses

A truck driver was killed and other motorists report near misses after pedestrian overpass crashes onto Detroit freeway.

Flint Woman Who Fought Off Mugger: 'Why Did You Pick a Pregnant Chick?'

Kristen Thompson talks about fighting back after a purse snatching and then giving birth after the attack.

Pregnant Woman Helps Foil Mugger, Then Gives Birth

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

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.

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.

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.