U.S. News ranked best places to retire. These Michigan cities shined
Four Michigan cities are among the best places to live when you retire, U.S. News and World Report said in its rankings for 2027. Midland, Michigan, topped the 250 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2027 list while Wyoming, Troy and Rochester Hills also were among the top 25 in the Oct. 27 ranking. "Midland is a small town located about 30 miles north of Saginaw, and it has a lot going on," U.S. News researchers said in the report. "Yes, you'll deal with Michigan winters. But crime is low (No.
Bus driver on leave after adult student with autism left locked inside bus
A mother is demanding answers after her 24-year-old son with autism was left locked alone inside a parked Harper Woods school bus, and the driver has been placed on administrative leave.
River Trail murder suspect previously accused of threatening to kill his father: police
Why are police investigating a possible serial killer connection?. Edward Joseph Smith, the 23-year-old Michigan man charged with open murder for the death of Daniel Lusk, was previously accused of threatening to kill his father, according to police and court records. Lusk was one of five men found dead along...
Michigan’s Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12
Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.
Kent County man realizes old Powerball ticket in wallet is worth $1 million
A Michigan man carried a $1 million Powerball ticket in his wallet for nearly two months—until a cashier scanned it during a stop for a pop. See where he bought it.
Detroit clerk says accessible voting machines used by many counties are “trash”
Machines allow people with disabilities to use a touchscreen, headphones to hear options, or larger text to make selections easier to read. Most Michigan counties use the same brand.
Tigers Mourn Tragic Passing of 1984 World Series Member
For generations of Detroit Tigers fans, the 1984 World Series remains a treasured memory of one of the best rosters that the historic franchise has ever boasted, evoking dreams that one day, the current squad will be able to repeat that glory. On Wednesday, the Tigers confirmed the unfortunate news...
California man pleads in Metro Detroit gift card fraud scheme
A California man has pleaded no contest to charges connected to an alleged large-scale gift card fraud scheme , officials said. Siyuan Song entered the plea Oct. 21 in Oakland County Circuit Court to a count of conducting a criminal enterprise, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Michigan courts treat no-contest pleas like guilty pleas at sentencing. The 31-year-old resident of Alhambra, Calif., is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 18. Records said the
Nearly 30 deer crashes hit Midland County over weekend
Nearly 30 vehicle-deer crashes were reported in Midland County over the weekend as rutting season and hunters put more deer on the move.
Four Michigan Counties Now Have Deer Virus Cases
A potentially deadly virus has been found in Michigan deer. Here's what hunters need to know and the warning signs to watch for.

















