Sparrow issues local drug deaths report for early 2018

The majority of the drug deaths, more than 76 percent, are due to more than one substance.

Feds: Michigan in need of special education intervention

Education experts say Michigan's rating reflects its high drop-out and low graduation rates for students with disabilities.

Michigan State board approves school's athletic director

Board members and Michigan State Interim President John Engler say Beekman is the best person for the job.

Former president Obama rebuke Pres. Trump during Mandela speech

Lansing Police identify driver in hit-and-run

Lansing Police say the driver is a 43-year-old Jackson man.

'We're just covered in lava.' Couple on boat tour describes moments after lava bomb hits

Fifty-two people were aboard Lava Ocean Tours' Hot Spot vessel to catch an early morning glimpse of lava.

Michigan agency hosting bear hunting clinics in Cadillac

The programs are scheduled for July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 11 at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac.

Jackson County could close parks if millage fails

Currently the county has 17 parks, with 12 on lakes.

Amazon's hopes its Prime Day doesn't go to the dogs

Amazon’s website ran into some early snags Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.

Flooding Hazards Course offered by Ingham Co. Sheriff's Office

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is offering a free flooding hazards course after the heavy floods mid-Michigan received earlier this year.

UPDATE: MSU Board of Trustees hold special meeting; approve Beekman

They will approve interim president John Engler's decision making interim athletic director Bill Beekman's job permanent.

Pres. Trump returns from summit with Putin to forceful criticism

Pres. Trump’s meeting with Putin in Helsinki was his first time sharing the international stage with a man he has described as an important U.S. competitor

US, Michigan will try to settle lawsuit over prison guards

The U.S. Justice Department and the state will use the time to try to reach a settlement.

Cristo Rey Church opens doors to immigrants in fear of deportation

The church announced on Monday it would be providing sanctuary for immigrant families.

Engler talks about his role at MSU: "I thought I could help"

MSU Interim President John Engler talks about why he took the job.

Ford to spend up to $299M to settle Takata air bag lawsuits

Under the deal, owners are eligible for reimbursement of up to $500 for documented expenses. They also can get rental cars while they wait for recall repairs. Ford also agreed to an outreach...

Murder trial begins after two years of controversy

After a long battle over what the jury should or shouldn't hear, the Tracy Lawrence murder trial is finally starting.  

4 of 5 teens take plea deal in fatal Michigan rock-throwing

The boys, ages 15 to 17, were charged last fall with second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth White, who was in a van on Interstate 75 when a rock crashed through the windshield.