Father of missing Skelton boys charged with murder
John Skelton, the father of three Morenci, Michigan, boys who have been missing for 15 years, has been charged with murder.
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John Skelton, the father of three Morenci, Michigan, boys who have been missing for 15 years, has been charged with murder.
Firefighters were on scene early Thursday for a fire near Evergreen Road and Nine Mile Road in Southfield.
Penny production has ended as the United States minted its very last $0.01 coin. President Trump ordered the Mint to stop making the penny because each one costs nearly $0.04 to make. As pennies run short in circulation, retailers say they will round up or down to the nearest nickel for cash customers.
The federal government is reopening after its longest shutdown in history; but it could take a few days for services and programs to get back to normal. CBS News has this report.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
President Trump signed a bill reopening the government after House members voted late Wednesday. Flight cancellations linger in the aftermath of FAA schedule cuts. Other top stories and weather.
One Grosse Pointe Farms neighborhood is fed up with the recurring foul odor.
The Downtown Development Authority is investing $75 million in the redevelopment project for the Renaissance Center.
President Donald Trump signed a spending bill Wednesday after approval from the Senate and House, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Lions cornerback D.J. Reed is back at practice more than a month after he injured his hamstring.
Detroit native James Allen Jones spent more than 60 years teaching after serving in the military. Now, at 100 years old, Allen is still inspiring others.
A 31-year-old Michigan woman faces three felony counts of child abuse after authorities allege she left her three children unattended in an apartment without running water and littered with rotten food and human waste.
Yunqing Jian, a 33-year-old Chinese national, pleaded guilty to charges of smuggling a biological pathogen into the United States and then lying to FBI agents about it.
A key tool in getting Detroiters around town is getting a major upgrade.
A documentary on Paramount+ is following the story of actress Eva LaRue and her daughter, who experienced a stalker for 12 years.
The number of missing children reported in Detroit is on the rise, and many of them are runaways. Detroit police are reminding parents about the free mental health and community resources available to residents.
Decked Out Detroit is getting ready for the holidays with the return of two Christmastime staples.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a fire at a Rochester Hills storage facility early Wednesday morning.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and others about President Trump.
A Detroit Public Schools Community District teacher is accused of offering money for sex from a minor who turned out to be an undercover agent.
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killing of two men who were found dead inside a Shelby Township auto shop.
Dozens of firefighters were called to a blaze Nov. 12 at Sto-Away Self-Storage Facility in Rochester Hills.
The election is not over yet for Hamtramck mayor, as a difference of about 11 votes remains between the top two seats.
The Senate has approved a bill package that would reopen the federal government; the legislation now goes to the House. While the procedures take their turn, some of Michigan's officials share their thoughts on the details of the compromise plan.
A geomagnetic storm fed the aurora Tuesday night and is continuing today. CBS News Detroit has a look at what people across the country could see Tuesday and explains when best to look for the show Wednesday.
Detroit police say one person is dead and another was injured on Wednesday after what they was the result of a propane heater fire.
His legacy lives on with those he helped find a path forward, just as he did.
Police in Shelby Township are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac.
ShaWanna Gajewski is rebuilding her hometown of Inkster, Michigan, one house at a time.
Toll rates have been announced for crossing the soon-to-be-open Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
The company says it has "no indication of ransomware or malware." Officials believe the incident is contained.
Detroit police say one person is dead and another was injured on Wednesday after what they was the result of a propane heater fire.
Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
His legacy lives on with those he helped find a path forward, just as he did.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
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.
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.
Washtenaw County, Michigan, is mourning the loss of a beloved difference maker dedicated to giving people a second chance.
Police in Shelby Township, Michigan, are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. It's part of a new initiative called "Operation Safe Zone - Respect the Red, Protect our Kids."
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac.
ShaWanna Gajewski is rebuilding her hometown of Inkster, Michigan, one house at a time.
From less than 15 seconds to a couple of minutes, that's how long it can take for an alert to be dispatched to warn people of danger like a tornado.