2 Charged With Child Abuse After 4-Year-Old Boy Shoots Self In Hand
It's alleged that family members knew the unsecured gun was in the home and accessible to the boy and his young brother.
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It's alleged that family members knew the unsecured gun was in the home and accessible to the boy and his young brother.
The 24-year-old told the court that she takes full responsibility for what happened to her son but said she is "not a murderer."
A plea deal calls for a minimum sentence of 27 years in prison.
The victim "suffered severe and life threatening injuries," authorities say.
A Lansing-area dentist has pleaded no contest to child abuse, months after his sexual assault convictions were thrown out by the Michigan appeals court.
It's alleged that over a two year period Jones had inappropriate contact with boys from A.L. Holmes Middle School in Detroit.
Medical examiners determined that Hannah Warner died in November 2015 from neglect.
The 5-year-old girl had pneumonia and weighed just 25 pounds when an emergency crew found her last spring.
Authorities say a 23-year-old Detroit man is being held responsible for the death of his 4-month-old son.
A Michigan woman has been charged in the death of her 16-year-old daughter who couldn't talk or walk and depended solely on her mother.
The girl's cause of death has not yet been released.
A 27-year-old Detroit woman is facing multiple charges after leading a wild police chase through Livonia, during which she ditched her car with her three children inside and stole another vehicle.
Police say the 23-year-old mother asked another roommate to help cover up the incident by lying about who had been watching her son at the time.
A Macomb County couple convicted of child abuse after their 11-month-old daughter died from eating a morphine pill has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
A 31-year-old man charged with killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old son will spend the next 25 to 40 years behind bars.
A 27-year-old Flint man has been charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder and child abuse after doctors at an area hospital discovered that two of his girlfriend's children had skull fractures and other injuries.
A jury in St. Clair County returned the verdicts Friday against Andrew and Hilery Maison.
Andrew and Hilery Maison are charged with child abuse, torture and murder.
Charlie Bothuell IV pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a reduced charge.
A grandmother carried the ashes of both kids to court.
A 25-year-old Flint woman whose twins died about two months apart is returning to court for her sentence after pleading no contest to second-degree murder.
"The reckless act is that their house is a pigsty..."
Research conducted on the torture of children found that of the 28 young victims studied, nearly half were home-schooled and an additional 29 percent weren't allowed to attend school at all.
Prosecutors say the boy is now fascinated by dryers, a sign of post-traumatic stress.
A judge has decided prosecutors can use a report and photos depicting a messy house against a Macomb County couple whose 11-month-old daughter died after eating a morphine pill.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
A Pontiac man has been charged in connection with an August 2025 fatal crash that killed a mother and her two sons.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Troopers say speed appears to be a factor in the crash.
Charges were filed over nearly $10,000 in vandalism damage to license plate readers in Oakland County.
Iran's neighbors rage over Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli war, and Israel launches a new incursion in Lebanon on day 4 of the Mideast conflict.
The shooting is the second in two days involving a child and an unsecured gun. Firearm safety activists say the shootings could have been prevented by following Michigan's safe storage law.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
A Pontiac man has been charged in connection with an August 2025 fatal crash that killed a mother and her two sons.
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.
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.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Investors are recoiling as the war in Iran intensifies, driving up global oil prices. "Global financial markets are in disarray," one Wall Street analyst said.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
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.
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Construction work picks up on M-14 / I-96 corridor in the Livonia area. There are renewed calls for gun safety in Detroit after recent shootings involving unsecured weapons. Other top stories and weather.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing Monday on the military action in the Middle East, warning that the next phase of operations could be even more punishing for Iran. CBS News has this update
The next phase of the M-14 / I-96 construction begins Tuesday morning. Here's what commuters can expect.
Good morning, Family! Looking at mild temps heading our way through the week. Today, a slim chance for drizzle this morning then mostly cloudy with a high around 40. Temps continue to climb to the mid 60's by Saturday!!
Hasti Raveau, an Iranian American, has family all across the country of Iran. Raveau said her family has been prepared for an attack like this by stocking up on food and medicine.