Lawsuit: Planet Fitness Should Discriminate Against Transgendered Woman

A Michigan woman’s lawsuit against her local gym says its anti-LGBT discrimination policy violates her rights.

Census Report: Wayne County Population Losses Mean Gains in Oakland and Macomb

Wayne County has led the nation in population losses every year since 2005, when that distinction went to hurricane-stricken Orleans Parish.

Wayne GOP Elects Michigan's Youngest County Chair

Dillon Breen, 22, says making Wayne County competitive for GOP candidates in 2016 will be an important priority.

Michigan May Purge Laws Making Cursing Illegal and Other Archaic Codes

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.

Attorney: Dearborn Cleric Popular with ISIS Faces 'Unprecedented Scrutiny'

Ahmad Jebril could face contempt of court charges Tuesday when he appears in U.S. District Court.

Should Voting Be Mandatory in the U.S.? Patch Poll

President Obama thinks mandatory voting would “completely change the political map of the country.” Others disagree. What do you think?

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans Names Second-In-Command

The former chief judge of Wayne County Circuit Court named deputy county executive.

Could Ice Cream Save Michigan's Rocky Roads?

Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream will donate 1 percent of sales of – wait for it – Michigan Pot Hole ice cream to state road fund.

Emails: Rodents Nibbled on Cake Given to Prisoners

According to emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, Aramark worker told inmate to frost the cake and give serve it anyway.

Lawmaker: Best Way to Control Youth Access to Pot is to Legalize It

A Michigan lawmaker says he plans to introduce a bill that would make Michigan the fifth state to OK recreational marijuana.

Patch Poll: Time to Stop the Clock on Daylight Savings Time?

Your body has had a week to adjust to the spring forward. Is it time to pick a time and stick with it?

Ex-Tiger Evan Reed Looking for Another Dismissal of Rape Charges

Michigan Court of Appeals could toss the case alleging pitcher drugged and raped a woman; if not, trial starts in July.

State AG Apologizes to Reporters over Subpoena for Notes

Reporters interviewed prisoners on treatment in Michigan prisons and allegations by some they were sexually abused as juveniles.

After Fights Last Year, Moving Pointes Fireworks to St. Clair Shores Impractical

The gated environment of St. Clair Shores Park met heightened security concerns, but permits and costs were cumbersome and prohibitive.

Prosecutors: Hooker Blackmailed Software Mogul with Sex Threesome to Extort $3M

Salacious details of a years-long extortion scheme revealed in 119-count indictment against alleged Westland hooker and parents.

Peaceful Protests: What Madison Learned from Ferguson that Michigan Knew All Along

Michigan confronted accusations of profiling and harassment two decades ago with community-police engagement program.

Wayne County Executive Orders Spending Freeze

What does Warren C. Evans’ executive order mean for public health and safety officials in financially troubled county?

Possible GOP Candidate Sorry for Saying Being Gay is a Choice

Ben Carson, the first in a likely crowded GOP field to formalize presidential aspirations, regrets saying prison turns straight people gay.

Study: Michigan One of Top States for Identity Theft

For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft is the No. 1 consumer complaint, according to a new FTC study.

Film Tax Credit Could End This Year

With more than $800 million owed in business tax credits, Michigan can’t afford $50 million for movies, lawmaker says.

Arab Festival Protesters Argue Free Speech, Religious Freedom Before 6th Circuit

Appeals court to decide if Bible Believers’ lawsuit against Wayne County sheriff and two deputies can move forward.

Investigators Scratching Heads Over Bullets in Prisoner's Breakfast Tray

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.

How Law to Help Cops Arrest Drugged Drivers Went Terribly Wrong

Michigan Legislature wanted to make it easier to get drugged drivers off the street. Instead, judges are kicking some cases.

Hello, This Is Your Axle Speaking: Michigan Roads Stink

The state loses about 2 percent of its primary road system to the “poor” category each year, but that could dramatically increase.

At Crain's Detroit Event Honoring Bankruptcy Principals, Opposition Persists

2014 Newsmakers luncheon honoring Emergency Manager Orr and Judge Rhodes marked by angry protest from retired city employees

Michigan In Running for $3 Billion Missile Defense Site

Congressional delegation makes bipartisan push for site, which could mean $700 million in construction and 2,100 construction jobs.

Religious Freedom Bills Back Before Michigan Legislature

House expected to vote on bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to turn away same-sex and unmarried couples.

Let Them Eat (and Bake and Sell) Cake in Schools? Patch Poll

Federal legislation aimed at reducing food insecurity and childhood obesity bans most of the foods school groups would sell in bake sales.

Michigan Could Become Presidential Battleground State in 2016

State Democratic chair says stinging losses in the midterms an indication Democrats “cannot just be the party that hates on Republicans.”

Water Authority Sticker Shock: Suburbs to See Double-Digit Rate Hikes

The largest proposed rate increase in years is due to take effect July 1 as Detroit water department shifts to a regional water authority.

New Drilling Rules Fall Short of Fracking Ban

The state DEQ’s new rules don’t do anything to protect people living in densely populated residential areas, activists protest.

U.S. Attorney Has News About Indictments in Wayne County Probe

U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul M. Abbate say probe is ending, update status of indictments.

'It's Not Good' Wayne County's Financial Hole Deeper than Thought

New County Executive Warren Evans’ first order of business is to put together a debt-elimination plan to avoid state oversight.

Heise Opposes Wayne County Sewer 'Buyback' Plan

The plan was the centerpiece of former Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano’s 2014 Deficit Elimination Plan.

Kelsey Smith Act Would Give Police Access to Cell Phone Data Without Warrant

Proposed bill would would end delays in getting life-saving location data in emergencies, but privacy, economic concerns persist.

Watch: Gov. Rick Syder's 2015 State of the State Address

In case you missed it, governor focuses on “River of Opportunity” to bring all of Michigan’s citizens to “mainstream” of economy, society.

Plans in Motion to Redevelop Prison Complex as Technology Center

Primary goal of Michigan International Technology Center are to create development ready sites or IT businesses.

Will Supreme Court Justices Hear Michigan Gay Marriage Case?

DeBoer v. Snyder is among the “petitions to watch” when the Supreme Court announces Friday what cases it will hear this term.

Snyder Signs Suspicion-Based Drug Testing Law

The Michigan League for Public Policy says other states with similar policies haven't seen taxpayer savings.

Wolves Back on Endangered List - for Now

Michigan’s HSUS chapter applauds favorable ruling on its lawsuit; federal wildlife officials call it “significant step backward.”