White House gun safety rule would standardize closing gun show loophole

A rule issued Thursday by the White House to expand required background checks for many gun purchases largely mirrors a...

Advocates celebrate three years of Michigan expungement law

Over 280,000 Michiganders have seen misdemeanors and felonies removed from their records under the state’s “clean slate” law. That’s according...

New ‘cannabis campground’ set to open this summer in Michigan

Michigan's first "cannabis campground" is set to open this summer on the west side of the state. The Grassy Knoll,...

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his...

EPA implements first-ever PFAS drinking water standards

PFAS chemicals will now be federally regulated following a historic announcement from the Biden administration on Wednesday.The Environmental Protection Agency is implementing...

The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions

Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...

Crumbleys’ sentencing opens door to appeal

Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request publicly...

The Metro: Food rescue will partner with NFL Draft to serve 30,000 meals

Metro Food Rescue has been selected as the official food rescue partner for the NFL Draft, taking place April 25-27...

Detroit Evening Report: Health officials warn of measles exposure after Detroit child diagnosed

Detroit health officials are warning residents about possible exposure to measles after confirming a 4-year-old in the city contracted the...

Created Equal: Lawsuit claims local government buildings violate disability rights 

Imagine how the world would look and feel if you just could not get around very easily. That is the...

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won’t fix leaks

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot...

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more...