Ex-Metro Detroit officer sentenced in assault of man near Burger King
According to online court records, the former Highland Park police officer was sentenced on Wednesday to two years of probation and 40 hours of community service.
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According to online court records, the former Highland Park police officer was sentenced on Wednesday to two years of probation and 40 hours of community service.
A 20-year-old man was killed and another was injured in the Aug. 2 shooting, police said.
Prosecutors said the alleged misconduct involving a Melvindale police officer happened in 2021 and 2024, and two of those incidents included a Taser.
Benjamin Gregory Shirley, 41, of East Lansing, was accused of assaulting the employee over a package that investigators later discovered included fentanyl.
A Wayne State University student reported she was assaulted by a man who talked his way into her apartment.
What started as a trip to downtown Detroit for a concert landed a woman in the hospital.
A Michigan man was arrested after a road rage incident in which the other driver suffered a serious head injury.
Following an internal investigation by the school, the paraprofessional was allowed to resign.
John Kreitner, 55, is charged with one count of aggravated assault.
Police say the 83-year-old was physically assaulted after an altercation and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
A Metro Detroit man is facing multiple assault charges for allegedly shooting at two people in a vehicle on Monday in Redford Township.
A 20-year-old man is facing criminal charges in a shooting Thursday that injured two Southgate police officers, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
An actor who worked on Tyler Perry's TV series "The Oval" has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault and harassment during his time on the show.
A former Macomb County sheriff's deputy accused of slapping a 14-year-old during a transport has been sentenced to jail time and probation.
A former police officer received 45 days in jail and two years' probation after pleading guilty to assault during a traffic stop in Warren, Michigan.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating the death of a man who died four months after he was assaulted.
The man was found guilty by a jury in April after a two-day trial.
A Michigan man accused of assaulting a woman postal carrier over a flyer featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris has been sentenced to 12 months in jail.
A felonious assault involving a bottle as a weapon happened just outside a liquor store in Detroit Thursday.
Detroit police are seeking the public's help in an investigation over a series of events involving a shooting and stabbing at Jayne Field.
Officials say a parent reported that her 6-year-old son, who is autistic, was reportedly assaulted by a staff member at Eastpointe's Forest Park Elementary.
A jury issued an assault conviction in the case of a 2024 locker room altercation that injured an 80-year-old.
Prosecutors say the former deputy allegedly slapped a teen he was transporting to the juvenile justice center.
A 54-year-old man is in custody after Michigan State Police troopers used a Taser to stop an assault on a woman in Detroit early Sunday, officials say.
Online court records show the 30-year-old man is charged with one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in connection with the incident.
A truck driver faces drug charges after Canadian border officials discovered cocaine packages on a commercial truck coming from the United States.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A Detroit man faces six felonies, including assault with intent to murder, over a shooting that happened on Sunday in Pontiac.
The event, titled "Hate Has No Home in Michigan," was held at Christ Episcopal Church and Mother of the Savior Church.
A woman is dead, and a man is injured, in the aftermath of a shooting in Dearborn Heights, police said.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
A woman is dead, and a man is injured, in the aftermath of a shooting in Dearborn Heights, police said.
The event, titled "Hate Has No Home in Michigan," was held at Christ Episcopal Church and Mother of the Savior Church.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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 rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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.
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.
An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots in northwest Reno, Nevada, over the weekend was at least 27% contained on Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. Jason Allen reports.
Faith leaders and elected officials gathered in Dearborn Tuesday to deliver a message of unity. This comes nearly a week after anti-Muslim protesters gathered outside a Dearborn City Council meeting and KKK flyers appeared in nearby communities.
At least a quarter of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a much higher rate than is seen in the general population, a study showed.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move ahead with implementing key portions of an executive order that seeks to tighten the rules for mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections. Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada. Bradley Blackburn reports.