State police: Mio man charged for hitting, choking his son
The Oscoda County Prosecutor's Office charged Peterson, 38, with one count of child abuse in the third degree, one county child abuse third degree committed in the presence of a another child.
Northern Michigan woman took clerk's advice - and won $2 million lottery prize
The Upper Peninsula resident had already scored a $20 coupon playing a different game when she took it to the store and decided to play again. She would eventually become the state's newest millionaire.
Kayaker drowns in Northern Michigan lake
A man drowned while kayaking in a Northern Michigan lake on Sunday.
Michigan man sentenced to prison for coercing Missouri boy into sending him sexual photos
A Michigan man who coerced a 13-year-old boy into sending him sexual photos received a 15-year prison sentence for the crime. The FBI used social media to track the suspect to his St. Clair County home.
Guardian Brewing announces closing date of Michigan brewery before move to Indiana
Saugatuck's Guardian Brewing announced the date it will be closing and leaving Michigan.
Artists needed to spend time creating at Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking people for the Artist-in-Residence program this spring, summer, and fall, and next winter. Artists will spend time creating at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
Meijer mPerks point theft: Michigan man accused of selling shoppers' logins after unrelated data breach
Meijer suffered a loss of more than $1 million after customers' mPerks account information was stolen by a Michigan man and sold online.
Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings
Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after interviewing a convicted murderer and long-haul truck driver with terminal cancer who died last week in a prison hospital.
Distillery planting Michigan State kiwi orchard, plans to make kiwi-infused vodka
Mammoth Distilling is planting the vines of 200 Michigan State kiwi plants to start an orchard in Central Lake. The plan is to get the orchard going now and in two years have enough fruit to start distilling a kiwi liqueur and a kiwi-infused vodka.
Driver stopped by state police throws gun from window, found with drugs and AR-style rifle
The suspect was speeding excessively according to MSP, which said that as the trooper was pulling the driver over, he threw a 9mm handgun from his window.
14-year-old from Southfield seriously injured in St. Clair County crash
A 14-year-old from Southfield was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday in St. Clair County's Fort Gratiot.
Kalamazoo brewery acquires Lawton Ridge Winery, plans to keep business going
Lawton Ridge Winery in Kalamazoo will continue to make wine after the business was acquired by Texas Corners Brewing Co.
Michigan state park campground reservations open soon for 4th of July camping
Reservations at Michigan state park campgrounds and recreation areas open for Fourth of July camping soon.
Jackson mother of 8 celebrates birthday with 'a brand-new heart'
"(I've been) struggling with heart failure for a few years now, and it just started getting worse," said Rachel Lanham.
Port Huron police investigate organs discovered in hospital parking lot
Port Huron police are currently investigating an unusual incident after unidentified organs were found in the parking lot of the Lake Huron Medical Center.
Michigan Vietnam vet honored for service during niece's National Guard promotion
A Michigan National Guard officer's promotion ceremony was moved to her uncle's home, so he could be part of it and honored for his service in Vietnam.
Man last seen in July may have been headed up north, west Michigan deputies say
Deputies in west Michigan's Kent County are still searching for a missing man who may have been headed up north when he disappeared in July.
Feds: Men kidnap Michigan Dunham's manager at his home, steal 123 guns from store
Two men are facing charges after authorities say they kidnapped a Benton Harbor Dunham's Sporting Goods manager and forced him to give them security information, so they could steal guns.
Michigan Recreation Passport prices increasing $1
The annual price of a Michigan Recreation Passport is increasing. These passes allow access to state parks, recreation areas, boat launches, and campgrounds.
AAA offers Tow To Go sober rides this holiday season
If you find yourself without a safe and sober way home this holiday season, AAA will make sure you and your vehicle get there.