February 17, 2026 Third suspect, known as 'Prophetess,' indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor case A federal grand jury indicted Kathleen Klein as a third defendant in an alleged forced labor conspiracy tied to the Kingdom of God Global Church.
February 16, 2026 Shipwreck hunter finds luxury steamer that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872 After 57 years of searching, shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn discovered the luxury steamer Lac La Belle that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872 during a gale.
February 10, 2026 Federal judge rejects Trump admin lawsuit seeking Michigan voter rolls A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit to obtain Michigan voter registration rolls, saying federal law does not require states to hand them over.
February 10, 2026 James Comer investigates reports of noncitizens found on key swing state's voter rolls The House Oversight Committee is investigating reports that noncitizens appeared in Michigan jury pools and voter rolls.
February 8, 2026 SCOOP: Trump ally Kid Rock jumps into key governor's race with high-profile endorsement Kid Rock endorses Rep. John James for Michigan governor in 2026 race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer. The Detroit native musician backs the GOP frontrunner.
January 31, 2026 Detroit judge, 3 others charged in alleged scheme to steal thousands from vulnerable and incapacitated people Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin and three other Detroit residents were charged with conspiring to "systematically embezzle funds from wards."
January 30, 2026 Michigan family says county seized home over tax bill they didn’t owe — case now heads to the Supreme Court Michigan family takes Supreme Court fight against alleged "home equity theft" after county seized $200K home over $1,600 tax bill in foreclosure case.
January 28, 2026 Federal judge allegedly 'super drunk' when he crashed Cadillac Federal judge Thomas Ludington was allegedly "super drunk" when he crashed his car in Michigan last year, according to court records.
January 28, 2026 Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’ A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.
January 27, 2026 University of Michigan student vanishes from fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero night University of Michigan student Lucas Mattson, 19, found dead after leaving fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero conditions. His body was found after 20-hour search effort.