Plea Hearing Set For Vendor In Detroit Schools Bribery Case
A plea appears to be in the works for a 74-year-old vendor charged in a bribery case involving a dozen Detroit school principals and one administrator.
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A plea appears to be in the works for a 74-year-old vendor charged in a bribery case involving a dozen Detroit school principals and one administrator.
Is the Governor and the state's emergency manager law to blame for the financial mess in the Detroit Public Schools?
"I think Oakland County residents know how much I have enjoyed representing and fighting for them over the years..."
A panel appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder concluded that the state is "fundamentally accountable" for the lead crisis.
The lawsuit -- in part -- lames the district's financial troubles on Michigan's emergency manager law.
Lansing's mayor is defending his handling of a separation agreement with a former city attorney who left her job last month with payout of more than $160,000.
It's one of many suits arising from the decision to switch Flint from the Detroit water system to the Flint River.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24-hours, seven days a week at 1-888-373-7888.
Gribbs took over two years after the city's riots, serving from 1970 to 1974.
Many of the plaintiffs are from Dearborn -- which has a large Arab population and has been subjected to aggressive watch-listing tactics by federal agents, an attorney said.
Third grade is considered a key benchmark because it is the last year students learn to read before transitioning to reading to learn.
The American Civil Liberties Union separately sued over the issue.
The ad campaign is the work of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Smith's resignation is effective April 12.
Dearborn Heights Mayor announces a $2.8 million grant from FEMA to purchase and demolish 15 homes in a flood zone along Hanover Street, near Ecorse Creek.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
An estimated 34,000 people completed this year's Mackinac Bridge Walk, a modest increase over 2025 and close to the upper end of the 21,000-to-35,000 range seen in recent years, MDOT said.
Two teens were seriously injured after a crash in which an electric vehicle they were riding collided with a pickup truck on Monday in Oakland County.
Thousands of Michigan residents have someone else's face on their newly issued enhanced driver's licenses or state identification cards.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
And to think, Kyle Whittingham said he wanted to put an end to all the drama around Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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.
Thousands of Michigan residents were included in a batch of misprinted ID cards that had someone else's face in the corner of the ID. CBS Detroit talked with one of the drivers who got a misprinted card.
More than 550 employees will lose their jobs next month at Trinity Health, according to a WARN Act notice filed with the State of Michigan.
New signage is going up at the former Comerica Bank branches that are now part of Fifth Third Bank, including at this bank branch on Detroit's west side.
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were a prelude to America's longest war. U.S. forces left Afghanistan five years ago. CBS News has this look at the international impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board has begun its investigation as to what caused an Amazon cargo plane to overshoot the runway in Miami. Five people died after the plane crashed into vehicles on the ground.
