Mom, Boyfriend Sentenced In Boy's Fatal Beating
The mother of a 4-year-old Flint-area boy has been sentenced to at least 13 years in prison for failing to intervene while he was beaten to death by a boyfriend.
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The mother of a 4-year-old Flint-area boy has been sentenced to at least 13 years in prison for failing to intervene while he was beaten to death by a boyfriend.
Police say a Wayne County man is being held on a quarter of a million dollars bond on charges that he sent nude photos of himself to at least two young girls through Facebook and texts.
A suburban Detroit man who told police the devil instructed him to choke his young stepson has been sentenced to 16 to 25 years in prison.
A witness had contacted WWJ Newsradio 950 about the incident, revealing a YouTube video that showed a small child screaming while he was forcibly fed and aggressively berated by an adult.
The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment is approximately $124 billion, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Authorities in Livingston County say a 3-year-old boy suffered over 60 different injuries at the hands of his step-grandmother.
A jury was unable to reach a verdict in the case of a former medical resident who authorities say sexually assaulted and critically injured his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter.
A Southern California federal judge has sentenced a Lapper man to 25 years in prison for distributing a video of his sexual abuse of a boy to an international child exploitation group.
Child abuse and neglect in Michigan has jumped 34% over the past decade.
A doctor says there was "no hope" for a 4-year-old Flint-area boy who was badly beaten nearly two years ago.
The baby was reported in critical condition at University of Michigan hospital.
Bond was $1 million for the Westland parents of a 2-month-old boy, charged in his slaying and the abuse of his twin brother.
A Woodhaven man has been ordered to stand trial for allowing his young daughter to drive a van as his designated driver.
"He always appeared to me, for as long as I've known him, to be a good father and a good dad," said Michael Wheatly, a former employee of Weimer.
A 25-year-old Battle Creek man has been charged with murder in this summer's death of a 3-year-old girl who was in his care.
A federal judge in Detroit sentenced a 47-year-old man to 45 years in prison Friday for filming sex acts involving a 7-year-old girl.
"When I look at the devastation that has been reaped in so many lives, I have to conclude that this is a case that justifies a life sentence," said Judge Gerald Rosen.
Federal prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for a Redford man who went online to persuade mothers to sexually abuse their children.
Authorities filed murder, torture and child abuse charges Wednesday against a Flint man whose 2-year-old daughter's body was found with five human bite marks and a lacerated liver.
A St. Clair woman who admitted to offering her four-year-old daughter for sex over the Internet has been sentenced to a minimum of 42 months behind bars.
Prosecutors say 4-year-old Robert Byrd died at the hands of his aunt and uncle.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is expected announces charges in the case of a Highland Park boy was who allegedly abused and starved to death.
CARE House of Oakland County is presenting the Grand Opening of its new facility on Friday as the organization successfully moves into a new home.
A Fenton man is being held on a $1.2-million bond on charges he secretly videotaped his step-daughter, years ago.
Trouble for our neighbors across the river in Canada, as seven people in the Windsor area are under arrest for child pornography.
Michigan gas prices fell 14 cents during the past five days, with motorists paying an average of $3.84 a gallon on Saturday, AAA says.
A Muskegon County man won the top $1 million prize in the Millionaire Raffle game, the Michigan Lottery said.
One of the therapy dogs that greeted passengers at Detroit Metro Airport has died, the airport authority said Saturday.
Water levels hovered around 7 inches below the top of the dam Saturday at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Northern Michigan
A drug trafficking scheme resulted in the seizure of firearms, cash and narcotics from five homes in Southeast Michigan, police said.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Water levels hovered around 7 inches below the top of the dam Saturday at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Northern Michigan
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday during a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is under its control, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday. CBS News has this report.
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A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday in a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside. CBS News Detroit met a couple that is still processing what happened after losing the majority of their personal belongings.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs. This comes after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the city earlier this week.