Michigan launches "safe prisons" initiative amid growing assaults and concerns
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
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Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
A Detroit hairstylist is accused of pointing a gun at a 29-year-old woman during a "verbal altercation" over the payment for a styling, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said on Friday.
A former director of Wayne County Parks has pleaded guilty to assault in an incident that happened at a gas station on New Year's Day last year, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
A Detroit man charged in connection with two assaults last year in Washington, D.C. has been sentenced to 60 months in prison with 12 months suspended.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a gas station in Detroit.
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the assault of three women he dated within a year, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Oakland University officials say a lockdown issued after a stabbing Thursday night has been lifted.
It has been over a month since 75-year-old Lloyd Poole was found unconscious in the roadway in front of his Wixom, Michigan, home after a DoorDash driver allegedly got out of his car and punched him before driving away.
State and local law enforcement are looking for a suspect after a man and woman were injured in an assault inside a London Township home early Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A Clinton Township, Michigan, man is facing 10 charges in connection with a days-long crime spree that includes assault and drugs.
Prosecutors accuse the man of pulling his neighbor off a riding lawnmower and then kicking and punching the man.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
A Utica man has been charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly stabbing someone multiple times in his apartment.
Those who live nearby say it was a scary sight to wake up to in the neighborhood on the west side of the city.
A soccer referee is accused of pushing a 16-year-old boy over a bench during a game in Garfield Township, the Michigan State Police said Thursday.
A woman has been federally charged with assault causing serious bodily injury in an incident that happened on the Isabella Reservation in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, last month, according to court records.
A Northern Michigan man pleaded no contest to felony charges in connection with an assault and high-speed police chase that spanned Wexford and Osceola counties in July.
The man accused of stabbing another man in a Kroger grocery store in Southgate will not be charged with murder, according to prosecutors, an assistant principal in Detroit has been charged with assaulting a minor and more top stories for the evening of Oct. 11, 2025.
The deputy was arraigned on Thursday on one count of obstruction of justice and aggravated assault.
A Michigan man is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of criminal activities that include carjacking and home invasion.
An Eastpointe man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, an artist is working to get his mural on a building in downtown Detroit uncovered and more top headlines for the evening of Oct. 4, 2025.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has convened for its twice-annual general conference at a pivotal moment in its history.
A man was arrested this month, nearly two years after police say he assaulted a pregnant woman in Detroit.
Michigan State Police say troopers used a taser to stop the man as he attempted to run away.
The charges stem from the arrest of a Roseville man on Feb. 25, 2024, who was the suspect in an alleged domestic violence incident.
A free speech lawsuit against a Michigan school district involving a 14-year-old's decision to remain silent for the Pledge of Allegiance has been settled.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Casada Sorrel, who is known professionally as Sada Baby, has pleaded no contest to a Macomb County drug possession charge.
A fireball was reported in the skies above Ohio and nearby states early Thursday morning.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what you can expect and when.
Henry Ford Rochester Hills Cancer Center is hosting a colon cancer awareness event on March 28.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician in Metro Detroit, talks about the measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, where seven measles cases are under investigation.
TSA lines are still growing at U.S. airports as lawmakers on Capitol Hill have yet to reach a deal to end the partial government shutdown. Nicole Sganga reports.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby has pleaded no contest in Macomb County to a drug possession charge.