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Eastern Michigan hires ex-Missouri-Kansas City, Wright State coach Billy Donlon

Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.

College student's disappearance in Spain "completely out of character," family says

The family of a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, who has been reported missing in Barcelona during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."

Electrical issues linger at Dearborn Crestwood schools; district to close for a day

All schools in the Crestwood School District in Dearborn will be closed on March 19 to allow for repairs to building electrical systems.

Michigan to mark Severe Weather Awareness Week with statewide tornado drill

Communities across Michigan are reminding area residents how local emergency alert systems work in case of tornadoes and other severe weather.

Teacher recounts attack at Michigan's Temple Israel

Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.

Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for 7 counties after winter storm

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.

Detroit Pistons beat Washington Wizards 130-117

Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Man sentenced to prison in shooting at Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital

A man charged in connection with a shooting last year at the Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital was sentenced to 13.25 years in prison.

Husband in custody after wife fatally shot in Metro Detroit, police say

Police say the suspect was taken into custody roughly 30 minutes after officers received the 911 call.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office providing training to houses of worship

In the wake of the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the focus on the safety of our region's faith communities is at an all-time high.

Tesla, LG Energy Solutions partner to launch manufacturing plant in Lansing

A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.

Hazel Park school board votes to buy out superintendent's contract

The board of education voted to buy out the superintendent's contract before one of the members flip-flopped his answer.

Teamsters nurses authorize strike against Corewell Health East

The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization

Mother seeks community support as 1-year-old son waits for heart transplant

China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.