Murder charges in Skelton boys case moves into preliminary exam stage
John Skelton, the Michigan father accused of murder in the deaths of his three sons, is in court this week for a preliminary exam.
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John Skelton, the Michigan father accused of murder in the deaths of his three sons, is in court this week for a preliminary exam.
A judge has sentenced a Sterling Heights, Michigan, man to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his girlfriend, Dhoua Lao, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
A Dearborn, Michigan, resident accused of assaulting a 64-year-old man could face additional or amended charges following the victim's death three days after the incident, according to police.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after law enforcement found him in a cornfield.
A Traverse City, Michigan, man is accused of impersonating an officer of the U.S. Coast Guard and discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, U.S. attorneys said.
A Michigan man accused of killing his parents, his brother, and his brother's girlfriend was found incompetent to stand trial at this time.
A 30-year-old man under house arrest fled Canada to Michigan after being charged with the sexual assault of a child, Windsor police say.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby was placed on six months' probation, with credit for three days served in jail, over a drug possession charge.
A man was found unresponsive in his cell at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility on Wednesday and later pronounced dead, marking the second suspected homicide investigation at the Ionia prison in less than five months.
Authorities say the suspect in the Aug. 14 shootings in Northern Michigan's Missaukee County knew all of those who were killed or injured by the gunfire.
A 61-year-old woman was charged with assaulting two boys who were running a lemonade stand in a Windsor, Ontario, neighborhood, police say.
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Detroit police allege that the 27-year-old woman was riding an electric scooter through the intersection of Linnhurst and Westphalia when the suspect struck her.
Tammara Saloum, a Muslim woman of Iraqi descent, filed the lawsuit in the Oakland County Circuit Court through the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).
Charles Black, Eric Matthews, and Felix Washington face first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Jethro Jackson Jr., 53, at a Pontiac apartment on Aug. 4.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
John Skelton, the Michigan father accused of murder in the deaths of his three sons, is in court this week for a preliminary exam.
A missing boater was found safe Thursday night in Northern Michigan's Tawas Lake, nearly six hours after he was last seen by family.
The average cost of a gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan is $4.16, AAA said Monday.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
East English Village Preparatory Academy in Detroit has resumed its clap-in tradition, welcoming students to the first day of class with applause and a party atmosphere. Here's what that looked like on Monday.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian products on Saturday after negotiations between the historic allies failed. Canada's leader said it will retaliate beginning Sept. 8. CBS News has this report.
A preliminary hearing is set to begin Monday in Lenawee County in the case against John Skelton, who is accused of the murders of his three sons, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner. The boys were last seen in 2010 in Morenci.
Families say the cost is up this year on school supplies, uniforms, lunch boxes and more. CBS Detroit talked to local parents to hear their tips on managing the expenses.
Monday is the first day of school for many Metro Detroit families. New cell phone rules have begun in Michigan public schools. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
