FBI Concentrating Surveillance Flights Over Metro Detroit

FBI made seven flights over Metro Detroit since Friday, including two extended looks at Dearborn. It’s unclear if patrol is terror-related.

5 GOP Presidential Contenders Confirm Mackinac Appearances

So far, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Scott Walker, Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina plan to speak at big Republican leadership conference.

Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Sen. Harry Gast

Do you know the proper procedure to lower a flag to half-staff? It’s not as simple as you might think.

Group Forms Human Oil Drop in Call to Shut Down Aging Great Lakes Pipeline

Scientists have warned a Great Lakes oil spill couldn't happen in a worse place than the Straits of Mackinac, where Line 5 is located.

Democrat Doesn't Want Michigan Republicans to Hear Trump

State Democratic chair thinks GOP should rescind invitation over "shameful comments" seen as a "slap in the face" to Latinos and veterans.

Group's Ballot Petition Hikes Business Taxes for Road Fund

“CEOs and their lobbyists in Lansing won’t like it,” Citizens for Fair Taxes says of proposal to increase corporate tax rate to 11 percent.

Historic Couple at Forefront of Gay Marriage Ruling Set Date

Jayne Rowse and April DeBoer will be married by the federal judge whose ruling paved the way for landmark Supreme Court decision.

You May Be Among Tens of Thousands Who Overpaid Michigan Taxes

Thousands of taxpayers paid thousands of dollars they didn’t owe due to “faulty system implementation” at Michigan Treasury.

Time to Defuse Michigan Fireworks Law?

Lawmaker says “there’s no good reason” to have large fireworks going off in neighborhoods, others doubt state will walk away from revenue.

GOP Spoiler Trump to Bring Firebrand Campaign to Michigan

The flamboyant businessman has attracted a following with no-rules engagement, including questions about Sen. John McCain's war record.

America's 'Oldest Veteran' Tours Capital, Meets President

President Obama called Emma Didlake, 110, a “trailblazer” who helped integrate military for women and African-Americans.

Months of Legal Wrangling End in Ex-Tiger's Rape Case

Evan Reed, whose attorney says he’s being courted by at least three baseball teams, pleads no contest to assault charge.

Shifting Cargo Caused Afghan Crash Killing 6 from SE Michigan: NTSB

Military vehicles, collectively weighing about 80 tons, were improperly secured and shifted during takeoff.

Task Force: Straits of Mackinac Pipeline Wouldn't Be Allowed Today

Task force calls on Enbridge Energy to stop moving heavy crude oil and tar sands – posing an “acute potential threat” – through Straits.

WATCH: Obama Commutes Michigan Man's Life Sentence

“Their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” president says in video message announcing he’ll free 46 federal prisoners in November.

State Ends Contract with Troubled Prison Meals Supplier

Issues ranged from maggots in kitchen areas, rodent-nibbled cake, workers’ sexual escapades with inmates and murder-for-hire plot.

New Twist in Case of Kids Sent to Juvie for Refusing Lunch with Dad

Children in acrimonious child custody case released from detention, but won’t return to mother judge said “brainwashed them.”

2016 GOP Contender Rand Paul in Southeast Michigan Saturday

Michigan’s 10th District, rich in so-called “Ronald Reagan Democrats,” could be key for flat-tax advocate.

BREAKING: 'Dr. Evil,' Cancer Doc in Medicare Fraud, Learns His Fate

The oncologist prescribed medically unnecessary treatments – some to people who weren’t even sick – in $34 million fraud case.

Medicare Fraud Sentencing Set for 'Dr. Evil' Cancer Doc

After more than three days of testimony from former patients – some never sick to begin with – judge is nearly ready to hand down sentence.

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Court Drops Weddings - Gay and Straight - In Budget Move

Michigan judge says that after the county lost its only other District Court judge, he doesn't have time to officiate at wedding ceremonies.

15-Cent Gas Tax Hike to Fix Roads Before Senate

Senate proposal to fix roads may have right mix of current and future revenue to win approval in the House of Representatives.

Important Voter Registration Deadline Fast Approaching

Local elections will be held in many jurisdictions on Aug. 4. Here's what you need to do to make sure you're registered to vote.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage

U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.

Watchdog: Detroit Metro Hot Spot for Medicare Drug Fraud

In one local case, 93 percent of a pharmacy’s beneficiaries were prescribed commonly abused opioids, report shows.

'God Loves Gays' Campaign Shares Billboard Space with Anti-Gay Group

The God Loves Gays billboard is competing for the attention of passersby with another billboard claiming homosexuality is a choice.

'Clever' Bills Would Require Clergy to Bless All Marriages

With Supreme Court ruling potentially legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states days away, lawmaker wants government out of the equation.

Lawmaker: Hold Schools Teaching Gay is OK Liable for STDs

Rep. Gary Glenn, longtime gay rights opponent and co-author of Michigan’s gay marriage ban, featured in religious liberty film.

16 in Metro Arrested in Largest-Ever Medicare Fraud Sweep

Health-care providers in six states, including 16 in metro Detroit, arrested in $712 million fraud and kickback scheme.

Michigan Voters: No One for President in 2016

“Dynasty factors” hurting Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, whose favorable ratings run from “bad to terrible” among Michigan voters.

Rochester Hills Vet Finally Gets Service Medals

Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, Edward Henderson will be recognized with six medals at Friday ceremony.

City Council Decides Contentious Fireworks Curfew Proposal

Detroit Police Chief James Craig proposed curfews for youths for four days of fireworks and related celebrations.

Poll: Legalize Pot and Same-Sex Marriage

Likely voters support legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use; support for gay marriage relatively unchanged.

Powdered Alcohol Ban Up for Debate This Week

National poll shows majority of adults favor banning Palcohol, but creator says concerns of underage drinking are overblown.

Historic Water Deal Means Higher Rates for Suburbs

Macomb County casts dissenting vote in deal, which Oakland County exec calls a monopoly, but the best deal possible under circumstances.

Critics Bash Snyder for Signing Religious Objection Adoption Bills

The bills were passed hastily by the Senate Wednesday, then approved again in the House of Representative Thursday.

Petitions to Legalize Pot in Michigan Ready for Signatures

Two petitions approved by a state board, and backers will now begin gathering the 253,000 signatures needed to send issue to Legislature.

Religious Objection Adoption Bills Pass Senate

Bills go back to House after Senate amendment requires faith-based adoption agencies turning away prospective parents to provide referrals.

Vote Could Mean It's a Wrap for Michigan Film Office

Senate committee votes to end both the incentive program and the Michigan Film Office in 2017.