DEARBORN –  A break-in in the 6400 block of Appoline on Dec. 2 led to the arrest of 21-year-old Fawaz Al-Said, a Dearborn resident who is known to the victim.

SOUTHFIELD — On Tuesday, Dec. 6, The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) welcomed the "ethnic intimidation" charge brought against the alleged assailant of a Muslim student in Saline, Mich., who was allegedly called a"terrorist" and punched in the face while walking near his high school.

DETROIT — Five southeast Michigan residents accused of running an online prostitution ring and human trafficking in drugs and sex face a laundry list of felony charges including racketeering, Attorney General Bill Schuette announced this week.

DETROIT — A new courthouse costing as much as $300 million that will pay off more than $50 million in court debt as part of a settlement from a lawsuit was approved last week by the Wayne County Commission according to local news reports.

LANSING — A new bill in the Michigan Legislature could make the Great Lakes State the country's 45th to allow stun guns to be carried for self-defense.

DETROIT — Among the budget recommendations from the Detroit City Council for cuts sent to Mayor Dave Bing are layoffs of 500 public safety employees, cutting executive salaries and a raise in fares for the People Mover and buses.