Southeast Michigan celebrates Earth Day 2026 Outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day.

A variety of outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings, recycling projects and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day 2026.

Pontiac man accused of fatally stabbing his father's girlfriend in their home An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.

An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.

City of Ann Arbor waiting on possible emergency funding after storms, tornado The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.

The city of Ann Arbor continues to clean up the damage from last Wednesday's tornado and strong winds.

Michigan man convicted of kidnap, sexual assault of woman who faked an obituary to hide A violent assault in the Battle Creek area was followed up by so many threats to the victim that she faked her own obituary, officials said.

A violent assault in the Battle Creek area was followed up by so many threats to the victim that she faked her own obituary, officials said.

Ford leads automakers with record 153 recalls in 2025, study finds According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.

A new study is revealing the most recalled vehicles, and it does not bode well for one local automaker.

El Niño to bring warmer end of summer and fall to the Great Lakes Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.

If you feel like the weather has been a bit "all over the place" lately, you aren't imagining it.

Live Updates: Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as thousands more U.S. forces head for Middle East Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.

Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.

Road rage, possible shooting led to partial closure of I-96 near Middlebelt Michigan State Police are investigating a possible road rage-related freeway shooting Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 96.

Michigan State Police are investigating a possible road rage-related freeway shooting on Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 96.

Village of Holly declares state of emergency over flooding, wastewater capacity The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.

The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.

Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting closures Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

Milwaukee Brewers overpower Detroit Tigers to win 12-4 Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.

Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4 on Tuesday night.

Water gun game returns to Michigan schools, prompting police warnings about realistic-looking toys Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.

Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.

Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing hosting combat readiness tasks this week The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is running 24-hour flight operations this week, the unit said.

The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is running 24-hour flight operations this week, the unit said.

The Wing is based near Toledo, Ohio.

University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker accused of making "lewd" comments in group chat A University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker is under fire after reportedly making comments in a group chat that officials call "disgusting" and "disturbing."

A University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker is under fire after reportedly making comments in a group chat that officials call "disgusting" and "disturbing."

Tick season begins in Michigan. Here's how people can protect themselves. Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.

Spring and summer tick season is upon us in Michigan.

Icy conditions in Straits of Mackinac delay seasonal ferry trips to Mackinac Island Lingering ice has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island from Arnold Transit and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.

Lingering ice in the Straits of Mackinac has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island.

Lifelong Detroit Tigers fan designs T-shirt for Comerica Park giveaway The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.

For years, Max Burak created Detroit Tigers art simply because he loved the team. Fans at Comerica Park are now wearing those drawings.

Woodhaven mayor under investigation over misconduct allegations, denies any wrongdoing Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct.

Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct. This comes after the city administrator accused Odette of misusing public funds, which she denies.

Man found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Pontiac business owner Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.

A man who was charged in connection with the 2025 fatal shooting of a Pontiac, Michigan, business owner was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.

Lyme disease cases in Michigan jump to nearly 3,400 in 2025, compared to under 2,300 in prior 3 years Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.

Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.

Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth, discovers more building blocks of life "This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.

"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Mars Curiosity mission.

Paint layers tell the story of The Rock at Michigan State University Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.

Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.

2-year-old boy missing in Temperance found in vacant apartment, sheriff says A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Monroe County was found inside a vacant apartment, deputies reported.

A 2-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday in Monroe County was found inside a vacant apartment, deputies reported.

Four people rescued from Detroit River after boat capsized near Gordie Howe Bridge Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Pontiac teachers picket on contract issues; teen arrested after pickup strikes house; other stories Pontiac teachers protest contract issues during school board meeting. Teen arrested after a pickup struck a house in Detroit. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.

Pontiac teachers protest contract issues during school board meeting.

Teen arrested after a pickup struck a house in Detroit.

Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.

Suspected impaired driver arrested in Sterling Heights hit-and-run Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, arrested a driver over the weekend in connection with a hit-and-run incident and suspected driving while impaired.

Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, arrested a driver over the weekend in connection with a hit-and-run incident and suspected driving while impaired.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer expands state of emergency to Iron and Marquette counties Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency expanded on Monday to include two counties due to flooding and high water levels.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency expanded on Monday to include two counties due to flooding and elevated water levels.

Detroit man charged in shooting outside Royal Oak Township church A 23-year-old Detroit man accused of firing shots outside a Royal Oak Township church, causing damage, has been charged.

A 23-year-old Detroit man accused of firing shots outside a Royal Oak Township church, causing damage, has been charged.

Woman comes forward in lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at closed Detroit facility A new lawsuit filed in Wayne County is raising serious allegations about abuse at a now-shut-down Detroit facility. In a rare move, the woman at the center of it is coming forward using her full name.

A new lawsuit filed in Wayne County is raising serious allegations about abuse at a now-shut-down Detroit facility. In a rare move, the woman at the center of it is coming forward using her full name.

Live Updates: Unclear if U.S.-Iran peace talks will happen one day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.

President Trump is expected to send a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for talks, but their arrival time in Islamabad, and who from Iran they might end up meeting with, remains unclear.