Undefeated rising prospects and former amateur standouts JuJu Ballo and Jonny Mansour joined local Michigan fighters for a media workout ahead of their fights at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on August 29.
A new report from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office details why criminal cases stemming from the Flint water crisis ended without going to trial or resulting in convictions.
In a story published Aug. 25, 2026, about a Michigan attorney general report on the Flint water crisis, The Associated Press erroneously reported that three state Supreme Court justices appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder joined a 2022 ruling that found one-person grand juries unconstitutional and threw out charges against him and other officials.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the release of a report detailing the Department of Attorney General’s yearslong criminal investigation into the Flint Water Crisis.
Flint native Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott to capture the unified middleweight titles in front of more than 16,000 fans at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on August 15, cementing her as one of boxing’s biggest stars.
A man was arrested Sunday night after police said he was found sleeping in his car in the middle of I-75 in Oakland County, as well as allegedly having alcohol and knives in his car.
A Flint-area man was arrested after an FBI investigation allegedly found he attempted to arrange travel to meet minors for illegal sexual activity, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Fight week is here for the Unified Middleweight World Championship on Aug. 15 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, where Flint native Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott aiming to make history as the first boxer to hold a world title at middleweight after winning a world title at heavyweight.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will walk to the ring with Grammy-nominated rapper Latto ahead of her title fight against Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
Rising Michigan-based prospects Sardius Simmons, Husam Al Mashhadi, Jasmine Hampton, Lance Smith and Savannah Tini return to the ring on Aug. 29 in undercard bouts at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre.
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa “T-Rex” Shields and Unified WBC & WBA Middleweight Champion Kaye Scott faced off for the first time on June 30 in Atlanta ahead of their world championship showdown on Aug. 15 at State Farm Arena.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields returns to the middleweight division to face Unified WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Southeast Michigan has a classic early-summer setup this week: warm air, lots of humidity, and several weather systems nearby to give that air a push upward.
On June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
New research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.
A federal agent in Detroit says a Flint man is facing charges after he used Reddit to discuss child exploitation, sent explicit images and tried to solicit illegal material from someone who appeared to be a child.
Grand Rapids native and WBO NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua “JJ” Pagan will make his second title defense against Mexico’s Rodolfo Bustamante Salazar on June 14 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Flint boxing prospects Garrett Rice Jr. and Jaquan McElroy remain unbeaten after delivering dominant performances during the Atif Oberlton vs. Carlos Gongora fight card in Atlanta on May 9.
A Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.
Michigan Wolverines national champion Trey McKenney will throw out the first pitch at the Detroit Tigers game.
Police have confirmed that a Michigan man was responsible for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenage girl 43 years ago.
A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and killed 43 years ago in Michigan, and nobody could find answers. Now, the man responsible has been identified.
The No. 1-seeded Michigan Wolverines have returned to Chicago, where they will take on the No. 4-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16.
After record-breaking warmth on Monday, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Claressa Shields’ bout against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena drew nearly 18,000 spectators, which is the most in the venue’s history for a boxing event.
Tensions erupted into a brawl at the weigh-in for Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their highly anticipated Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown.
Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn came face-to-face at the final press conference before their showdown for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena.
Fight week has arrived for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship clash between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced two state-backed redevelopment projects in Genesee County that will transform long-vacant buildings into new housing, commercial space and a restaurant while generating nearly $3 million in investment.
Grand Rapids native and NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua Pagan defeated Bryan Jimenez by unanimous decision in his first hometown fight, stamping his name as a formidable contender in the division.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and last year’s killing of 17-year-old London Thomas serves as a sad reminder that domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields and Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn exchanged verbal blows during a pre-fight press conference on Jan. 23 at the Detroit Auto Show.
Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred at Ballenger Fieldhouse on the campus of Mott Community College in Flint.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn will come face-to-face for a press conference at the Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 23.
Dozens of Ring camera videos showing graphic content of a woman abusing a 10-month-old baby went viral on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok before many were taken down.
Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison knocked out Brain Chaves in the fourth round at Fox Theatre on Dec. 20, highlighting a night of local talent delivering excitement for the hometown crowd.
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 Class at an event in the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
Flint native Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields and Franchon “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison came face-to-face with opponent Brian Chaves at a press conference ahead of their scheduled bout at the historic Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.
No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines stars Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau are featured on the cover of Slam Magazine’s “SlamU 15” ahead of their road game against the Maryland Terrapins.
Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
Flint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
A quiet but chilly Sunday night will ease Metro Detroit into a busy holiday week that features rain, a sharp temperature drop and possible snow showers just in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.
Flint native and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields just signed a new multi-fight deal worth $8 million.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields has officially signed a historic $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in women’s boxing history.
Detroit ranked seventh among the top U.S. cities battling rodent infestations, alongside Flint at 42nd and Grand Rapids at 25th on the list of the nation’s “rattiest” cities.
A Flint man has been arrested and charged in connection with robbing a bank near an Oakland County mall, officials said.
Michigan’s cannabis industry leaders are sounding the alarm about an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that is set to take effect in January, warning it could drive consumers to the illegal market and put small operations out of business.
Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore of Lakeland, FL dominated previously undefeated DeAndre Savage of Flint, MI on Friday night Sept. 19 at the iconic Fox Theatre.
USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore and Flint’s undefeated knockout artist DeAndre Savage sparked press conference drama ahead of their bout on Sept. 19 at the Fox Theatre.
Terence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Terence Crawford joins Michigander Claressa Shields as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
A Flint man has died after the garbage truck he was driving was hit by a car that was exiting an Oakland County driveway on Tuesday, causing the truck to overturn and hit a utility pole, officials said.
Detroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
For decades, Michigan’s story was one of population loss. Families left, young people didn’t return, and cities struggled to recover. However, the narrative is now changing.
Flint native DeAndre Savage will headline Fox Theatre’s second-ever professional boxing event on Sept. 19 against USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore.
A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
Claressa Shields’ bout against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena drew 15,600 spectators with 71% of tickets purchased by women.
Claressa Shields’ showdown with Lani Daniels for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN July 26 at 8 p.m.
Detroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Tony “SuperBad” Harrison hosted an open media workout ahead of his co-main event bout on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card taking place on July 26 at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is teaming up with nine-year-old actor and artist King Moore to give 1,000 local children free admission to her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26.
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels came face-to-face at a press conference ahead of their bout for the undisputed women’s heavyweight world championship which takes place on July 26, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
