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.

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.

Charges Filed in Armed Attacks on Amish Buggies

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

Driver Shoots Another in Apparent Road Rage

Police aren’t saying what led to shooting that killed a motorist who got out of his vehicle to confront the other driver.

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?

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 Serving 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.

'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.

Alleged Serial Flasher Makes Court Appearance

Nathanael Michael Armstrong faces indecent exposure charges in two southeast Michigan counties.

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.

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.

Dad Joining Son in Slammer After Trying to Smuggle Smack in His Shorts

Defendant asked sentencing to be delayed so he could surgeries related to nine gunshot wounds sustained in an unrelated incident.

Worker Cracks Case of Bank Manager's Bathroom Spy Cam

Bank branch manager allegedly admitted to police he wanted “video of ‘his girls’ at the bank” as they used the restroom.

Police Worry Racial Unrest in Ferguson, MO, May Spill Over in Detroit

Detroit police urge calm as racial unrest in St. Louis suburb and across the country exposes crack in police-minority community relations.

UPDATED: Snyder Declares Flood Emergency in Tri-County Area

After initially declining to issue the declaration, governor takes step that could end in federal disaster declaration.

Record Rainfall Forces Michigan Residents Off the Roads

Residents are urged to stay off the roads after about 4.6 inches of rain fell in metro Detroit on Monday.

Investigation Closed: Missing Woman Found, Officials Say

A Bedford Township teen was reported missing Aug. 7, now officials say the feared disappearance never happened.

Boy, 12, Charged as Adult in Playground Stabbing of 9-Year-Old as Community Struggles to Understand Tragedy

Stabbing victim’s family has compassion for his attacker. Their pain is “not to be taken lightly,” great uncle says.

Report: Armada Teen Died of Blunt Head Trauma, Asphyxia

No arrests in the death of 14-year-old April Millsap, whose dog, Penny, led joggers to her body along a recreational trail.

'Please Pick Me Up,' Boy, 12, Tells Police After Fatally Stabbing Playmate, 9

“You struggle to understand how and why something like this could happen,” police chief says.

Fleas Leave, But House Goes Up In Smoke

Mistake No. 1: Tenants overlooked pilot light. Mistake No. 2: 16 flea bombs were about four times too many, fire chief says.

Former Tigers' Pitcher Evan Reed Says He Was Blindsided By Sex Assault Claims

Toledo Mud Hens pitcher said at news conference that he “did nothing wrong” and the idea he drugged a woman and forced sex is “ridiculous."

Saad, Accused of Lethal Punch in Soccer Ref's Death, Bound Over for Trial

Dearborn man’s attorney says the judge “got it wrong” with second-degree murder charge and manslaughter is more appropriate.

Swarms of Angry Bees Stop Rescuers

A 54-year-old Michigan man is dead after his vehicle crashed into a bee-infested house, but authorities don’t believe he died from stings.

Dropping the F-Bomb in Michigan Town Could Cost You $200

A man upset after being asked to leave a playground swears he mumbled an obscene epithet under his breath, but “that would require an officer with some incredible hearing,” the police chief said.