Macomb County man charged with animal torture, accused of stabbing dog
A Warren man is accused of assaulting two people at a friend's home and then stabbing the family's dog.
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A Warren man is accused of assaulting two people at a friend's home and then stabbing the family's dog.
The rescued dog, named Karl, has a unique story, according to the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, which is now taking care of the animal.
A Michigan man who was charged with allegedly abusing a dog is heading to trial after he waived his preliminary examination.
A Sterling Heights man is accused of punching and killing his then-girlfriend's dog, Macomb County prosecutors said.
Prosecutors say a dog was slammed on the ground and kicked during an animal abuse situation.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home last month, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
A Flint Township, Michigan, couple is facing multiple charges after dozens of cats and dogs were found inside a home, some of which were found dead.
A Detroit man is accused of abandoning his two dogs and allowing one to freeze to death, Wayne County prosecutors said.
Prosecutors allege that the man struck a dog with a leash three times and hit the dog in the face about six times.
A video that was widely shared on social media around Sterling Heights, showing a man striking a dog, has resulted in a police investigation.
A Michigan woman convicted of animal neglect was sentenced to 92 days in jail more than a year after three dozen dogs and cats were removed from her home.
Michigan State Police investigated a case of dead and neglected animals in Delta County. One of the women at that location is accused of biting a trooper.
A Detroit man is facing animal cruelty charges after his dog was allegedly found emaciated and abandoned in the cold.
A Troy, Michigan, resident is accused of mistreating a mixed-breed dog and a Ferndale, Michigan, resident is accused of mistreating two German shepherds, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
A Detroit man is accused of leaving his three dogs outside and allowing two of them to freeze to death.
An Oakland County woman was convicted of animal neglect after 37 dogs and cats were removed from her home in September 2024.
Criminal charges are pending in the case of an injured 7-month-old kitten found with nearly 35 BBs embedded in her body, the Humane Society of Huron Valley said.
Monroe County authorities say they have noticed "a distressing increase" in calls involving abandoned dogs and cats.
Deputies in Calhoun County recently rescued more than 60 dogs from a Newton Township home during an animal neglect investigation.
A man has been convicted of setting his girlfriend's home on fire, killing her two cats in the process.
The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.
A recent rescue effort involving 126 animals "was one of the toughest our team has faced," the Humane Society of Huron Valley reported.
A man has been charged in the case of a dog that was reported abused Sunday in Macomb County, Michigan.
Several 911 callers reported seeing someone beating and dragging a dog along Van Dyke Avenue on Sunday.
A female dog was found abandoned and in need of immediate medical attention in Washtenaw County.
Two House members from opposite parties introduced legislation that would revoke federal retirement benefits from current or former members of Congress convicted of sexual assault, trafficking, or exploitation of minors — and redirect those funds to victims.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
Standing in front of what remains of his house, Dale Leübke said the home he lived in for more than four decades is now severely damaged.
Sterling Heights police are investigating after a handgun was found in a preschool student's bag Tuesday morning.
Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt asked the Department of Justice to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's role in a $20 million grant scandal.
The National Weather Service has issued a slight risk forecast for severe weather on Tuesday in an area that includes Metro Detroit.
Standing in front of what remains of his house, Dale Leübke said the home he lived in for more than four decades is now severely damaged.
Sterling Heights police are investigating after a handgun was found in a preschool student's bag Tuesday morning.
Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt asked the Department of Justice to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's role in a $20 million grant scandal.
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
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.
Two House members from opposite parties introduced legislation that would revoke federal retirement benefits from current or former members of Congress convicted of sexual assault, trafficking, or exploitation of minors — and redirect those funds to victims.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Another risk of severe weather today and tonight. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what we can expect.
A fast-moving house fire in Canton has left one man dead and an 81-year-old homeowner displaced after flames tore through a home early Tuesday morning.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit, and led to some school closings for Tuesday in Macomb County.
President Trump said he had called off plans to launch new attacks on Iran on Tuesday at the request of Persian Gulf allies, citing "serious negotiations" toward a peace deal to end the 81-day war. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Powerful winds brought down part of the roof and walls at an early childhood education center in Barry County, Michigan, on May 18.