West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws

Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.

DoorDash driver caught on camera dropping pizza on ground, stuffing it back in box

King and his wife happened to be watching their front porch camera at the time. They saw the guy pull their pizza out of the bag and drop it. He then stuffed it back in the box and left it on the porch.

UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says

The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.

Michigan judge cuts hearing short after assault suspect attends hearing from victim's home

A Michigan judge told a defendant his bond was canceled after the courtroom learned the assault suspect was attending a virtual hearing where the accuser was living, creating a potentially dangerous situation for the victim.

Lincoln Park mother dies saving children in crash; speeding driver had suspended license

Kelley says the 5-year-old twins survived with only minor injuries because their mother threw her body in front of them to block the impact. The speeding driver was on a suspended license, had 5 current suspensions, 2 warrants, and 2 prior convictions.

No charges after man hangs klan flag next to Black family's home

A prosecutor declined to file charges Tuesday against a suburban Detroit man who displayed a Ku Klux Klan flag in his window next to the home of a Black family, saying the “horrible conduct” doesn't violate Michigan law.

Grosse Pointe Park man hangs KKK flag in window facing Black neighbor sparking outrage

"I said, I know there's not a klan sign in the window next door," said Jedonna Dinges. "And I opened the curtains and I looked and sure enough, there was a klan sign in the window next door."

Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse

Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.

Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow

While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.

Cherokee tribe asks Jeep to stop using its name

It is time for Jeep to stop using the Cherokee Nation’s name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs, the chief of the Oklahoma-based tribe said.

Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say

Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.

Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding

According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020. 

Man killed when cannon used during baby shower in Michigan explodes

A 26-year-old Michigan man was killed in an explosion that occurred during a baby shower, according to Gaines Township authorities.