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LANSING – As police departments struggle with finding enough staff to perform basic functions, some are using an AI program to save time on reports. Draft One by Axon is “a force multiplier,” according to the company’s website. It claims to cut the time needed to write a police report in half by analyzing body camera footage.

Rescues sometimes mean improvising with equipment that isn't often used for the exact purpose.

Behind every difficult diagnosis is a family trying to hold on to hope while navigating a future they never imagined. As former Wolverine Thomas Gordon faces a serious fight for his health, his loved ones are trying to secure financial support for the battle. His family shared his story online to gather as much support and love for his speedy recovery. According to the Detroit News, Thomas Gordon, who is 35 and a former Michigan defensive back, has been living with an ALS diagnosis. The family h

A bomb was safely removed from a gas station in Chelsea Friday morning, police say. The explosive device was found at the Speedway gas station on Main Street near Old U.S. Highway 12.

Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Officer Rob Christner reported that Comcast service was out for people in Berrien Springs, and parts of Dowagiac, Niles, Mishawaka and Indianapolis as a result of thieves cutting and taking a large section of the cable. Officer Christner spoke to a lineman from Comcast and he...

The Links at Crystal Lake declined an on-camera interview but told 7 News Detroit by phone that it is not responsible for golf balls that leave the course.

A series of deaths along a short stretch of a river trail in Michigan’s capital city may be the result of a serial killer, authorities said. The five deaths span nearly a year, beginning last October, and all of them appear to involve victims who were homeless, Lansing Police Chief Robert Backus told reporters last week.

MICHIGAN — The northern lights could make an appearance across Michigan tonight, and sky conditions look excellent for viewing. Mostly clear skies are expected statewide from Thursday evening into early Friday morning. Nearly all of Michigan falls into the excellent category for stargazing, with only a small portion of the eastern Upper Peninsula rated good. Skywatchers are encouraged to keep their eyes and cameras pointed north.

Two bystanders and an officer worked together to rescue a woman from a burning SUV in Fruitport Township Wednesday night, likely saving her life, according to the police department.

For years, Better Made Snack Foods has produced commemorative tins filled with chocolate-covered potato chips. They are especially popular around the holiday season. In 2025, Better Made didn't produce the tins partly because of rising steel costs and to "mix it up," said Mark Costello, Better Made's vice president of sales and marketing. "We're taking a break this year," Costello told The Detroit News in 2025. "The costs have risen for sure … but the long and the short of it is we more so wante