Life sentence vacated for Detroit man convicted in house fire that killed 2 people in 2012
A Detroit man who has spent the last 11 years in prison will be released after a judge vacated his convictions and sentences, officials said
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A Detroit man who has spent the last 11 years in prison will be released after a judge vacated his convictions and sentences, officials said
Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden, 31, was charged with one count of felony murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, three counts of first-degree arson and one count of third-degree arson in connection to an arson that killed a 53-year-old woman.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they search for a man who was caught on video throwing a brick into the window of a car and then setting it on fire.
The Detroit Police Department is looking for suspects accused of arson.
Firefighters were able to put the fire out after 12 hours but continued to monitor hot spots.
The Lincoln Park Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they search for a person of interest in connection to an arson that happened at the Lincoln Park Junior Rails and Cheer building in October.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a home invasion and arson earlier this month.
Police say he entered the station and poured gasoline on the floor near the front door. Employees chased him off before he could light a fire.
A 27-year-old Detroit man has been charged in the arson of a Sunoco gas station on 7 Mile earlier this week.
A 57-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the arson of a Speedway gas station on East Jefferson.
A man who poured a trash can full of gas into a Detroit gas station and then set it on fire has been arrested, police said.
The Detroit Arson Commission is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection to an arson at a Pontiac liquor store.
A serial arsonist has been found incompetent to stand trial in connection to burning a Macomb County work van in a parking structure in January.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department's Arson Unit at 313-596-2940.
A Detroit man is charged after authorities say he intentionally burned a work van belonging to Macomb County.
A federal grand jury in Tucson, Arizona, indicted a 64-year-old man from Allen Park on three counts of Arson of Property in Interstate Commerce after allegedly setting semi-trucks on fire.
Detroit police are looking for a man who they say lit a garbage dumpster on fire and tried to spread that fire to a nearby store.
An Allen Park man appeared in court Wednesday for allegedly setting fire on 25 trailers belonging to a major commercial trucking company in eight different states over a span of more than two years.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating seven suspicious fires that were set at Arbor Woods Mobile Home Park in Superior Township.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for DTE that adds up to $242.4 million in new revenue.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
A mother banged on the door to Monroe Fire Station 1, seeking help after her young son suffered a medical emergency.
A Detroit police sergeant and officer were suspended without pay for 30 days on Thursday following a vote from the Board of Police Commissioners.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for DTE that adds up to $242.4 million in new revenue.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.
A rate hike has been approved for DTE. Two Detroit Police Department officers are now suspended without pay. Other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Detroit police are asking the public for information as they continue to investigate the circumstances of how three men were assaulted and left dead at a home on Edsel Street.
Michigan Humane presents Po the cat, a friendly male that the humane society staff believes will do well in a home setting. This piece is part of the Furry Friday adoptable animal features.
TGIF Family! We've made it through a wacky week of weather, (but not done yet)!! Looking at a chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow by the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 47 by 10am, then falling to around 38 during the remainder of the day. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM THIS EVENING...with a breezy day expected, with a southeast wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Seasonably cooler this weekend with potential for around an inch of snow by Sunday night. Have a great day!!