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Detroit Evening Report: Buy Back Program gives home deeds
Detroiters receive home deeds through Buy Back Program The City of Detroit celebrated 88 Detroiters today who received deeds to their homes after successfully completing the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Occupied Buy Back Program. The Buy Back...

'Wish he dropped that gun': Man in critical condition after Detroit police shooting
Detroit police are on the scene for an officer involved shooting that happened Thursday night. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man is in the hospital after an officer involved shooting in Detroit late Thursday night. What they're saying: Officials say at...

Suspect hospitalized after being shot by officer during foot chase in Detroit
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A suspect was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by a Detroit police officer during a foot chase Thursday night, officials said. It happened around 10:20 p.m. in the area of Kelly and Moss roads. Hear details from...

Residents urge Michigan regulators to deny hazwaste landfill expansion
State and federal regulators are considering requests to expand a hazardous waste landfill in southeast Michigan Several residents spoke out against the proposal at a hearing on Thursday Pending legislation would raise state standards for such...

GHP to host annual Healthcare Tune Up
Genesee Health Plan is hosting their annual Healthcare Tune Up event on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-Michigan NOW's Mike Woolfolk spoke with Jim Milanowski, the President and CEO, of Genesee Health Plan about the upcoming free...

University of Michigan issues emergency alert for stabbing on campus
The University of Michigan police are asking for the public's help locating a man they say stabbed someone outside a construction site on campus. Police said the man attempted to enter the site near the intersection of Catherine Street and Zina...

Muskegon Officials Issue Public Health Advisory After Large Bird Die-Off
Residents of Muskegon are being warned to take extra caution when it comes to taking care of or interacting with wild birds this week. A new public health advisory has been issued at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, warning residents...

UW-Green Bay awarded $330K grant to study impact of microplastics on fish in Lake Michigan
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has received a grant to study microplastics found in fish from Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay. Officials say these tiny plastic fragments are typically smaller than five millimeters...

University Of Michigan Stabbing: Photo Of Suspect Released After Attack At Ann Arbor Campus
University Of Michigan Stabbing The Ann Arbor Police Department has shared a photo of the suspect involved in a stabbing near the University of Michigan campus. The attack happened Thursday evening around 6.21 pm on Catherine Street and Zina...

University of Michigan stabbing suspect arrested as investigation continues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - A stabbing on the campus of the University of Michigan has led to a suspect search that ended in an arrest. Timeline: Just after 6:20 p.m., U-M sent out an emergency alert warning faculty and students of a stabbing that...

Scholten: Congress must act to protect Michigan's wetlands
This summer has been marked by severe flooding across our country, from New Mexicoto New York City to North Carolina to Texas, where a devastating flash flood killed more than 130people, including 37 children. This year, the U.S. has seen reports...

‘Thrown our kids to the wolves’: University of Michigan urged to defy Trump, protect trans rights
ANN ARBOR, MI — More than 30 people protested outside the University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting Thursday in opposition to the university’s decision to end gender-affirming care for minors. Protesters held signs that read “Protect trans...

Rural Health Fund Falls Short of Estimated Medicaid Cuts
In the battle over how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects rural hospitals, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has touted a five-year $50 billion fund as “an infusion of cash” that will “restore and revitalize” rural...

Detroit hospital unveils 'Hero Tree' memorial honoring 27 organ donors who gave the gift of life
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A new memorial at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is honoring dozens of organ donors whose gifts of life continue to save others, including a 25-year-old Detroit man whose family says his legacy lives on through the lives he helped save....

Michigan lumber worker dies after being hit in head by board
HILLMAN, MI – Officials have confirmed a workplace fatality in Northern Michigan. The Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration said Thursday that a 64-year-old lumber handler died in Hillman on Tuesday. Officials say the victim was...

Groundbreaking nears for long-delayed mixed-use development on former Lakewood Hospital site
LAKEWOOD — After years of delays and failed plans, the site of the former Lakewood Hospital is finally getting the facelift it needs. It started in 2019, when Lakewood Hospital was torn down, leaving a gaping hole in the heart of the city. Former...

Ghosts in the Great Lakes: 10 spooky tales about Michigan
From lighthouse keepers standing eternal watch to a man mysteriously disappearing for an entire year near the “Michigan triangle,” here are some scary tales about Michigan’s Great Lakes to keep you awake at night. As spooky season approaches,...

Vance proposes sending National Guard troops to Detroit
BY BEN SOLIS, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—Vice President JD Vance visited a rural Michigan stamping plant on Wednesday to tout the Trump administration’s efforts to restore manufacturing jobs in the nation. But the vice president veered off in his...

Two Marquette Democrats enter fray in effort to reclaim 109th Michigan House seat
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two Democrats have announced their candidacies for Michigan's 109th District state legislature seat, setting up a competitive primary race to challenge Republican incumbent Karl Bohnak in 2026, should he seek...

Tigers bank on Tarik Skubal’s skill, health in finale vs. Guardians
Original article can be found here. Tarik Skubal gave the Tigers a huge scare in his most recent start. The Cleveland Guardians are now giving Detroit a big scare, and the Tigers need their ace to deliver. Skubal departed his start against the...