Ypsilanti man convicted in 2015 sexual assault case
The case remained unsolved until the Washtenaw County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative began investigating the incident and identified Lewis Smith as the suspect.
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The case remained unsolved until the Washtenaw County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative began investigating the incident and identified Lewis Smith as the suspect.
The Northville Township Police Department is rolling out a service that aims to thwart porch pirates just in time for the holidays.
Justin Lee Sloothaak, 32, of Holland, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Federal investigators say Sloothaak assaulted a child in 2022 in West Michigan.
Two men, ages 23 and 22, have been charged in connection with the assault of Warren police officers early Monday morning.
CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl who was shot and killed while walking in Pontiac.
Police say a 57-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was shot Friday night in Detroit.
Hundreds of state and local police and federal agents have been involved in the search for Robert Card since the shootings Wednesday night.
Authorities pressed their manhunt for Robert Card, the suspect in the shooting that killed 18 people and injured 13 more at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine.
Michael Stout, 61, of St. Clair Shores, pleaded guilty to bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Federal prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty against Rashad Trice, who is accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith earlier this year.
The man said he scrambled down the length of the alley, sliding into the pin area and climbing up to hide in the machinery.
An Eastpointe man was arraigned Friday in connection to murdering his mother and dumping her body in a nearby storm drain, police said.
Authorities said they identified a suspect after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place.
A 63-year-old disbarred attorney pleaded guilty to stealing more than $40,000 from an elderly client, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced Tuesday.
The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.
Michigan State Police are investigating a possible road rage-related freeway shooting on Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 96.
A Metro Detroit attorney is facing over two dozen charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.
A University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker is under fire after reportedly making comments in a group chat that officials call "disgusting" and "disturbing."
Michigan is the top producer of potatoes for chips in the U.S., with 70% of the state's potato crop going to chip processing and researchers constantly developing new varieties.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual occasion since 1970 with the themes of protecting the environment and preserving resources.
NASA crews are rolling out the rocket that will take the Artemis III crew on the next lunar mission.
Weather-related damage in Northern Michigan is not just flooding - but also ice jams that slammed into some homes.
Michael Lopez is on trial charges relating to the death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said during 2024.
Michigan State Police shut down part of I-96 after a road rage shooting was reported on Tuesday. The Village of Holly has declared a state of emergency due to flooding. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
