Parents Charged In Malnourished Girl's Death Await Key Hearing
The father and stepmother accused of murder, torture and abuse after two young girls were found malnourished and dehydrated are scheduled to return to court.
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The father and stepmother accused of murder, torture and abuse after two young girls were found malnourished and dehydrated are scheduled to return to court.
Prosecutors on Friday accused a father and stepmother of intentional, persistent abuse and neglect of two young girls, one dead and the other fighting for her life in a Detroit hospital.
The girl's father and stepmother were arrested after police found her unresponsive in Port Huron Tuesday night.
"There is evidence of foul play present at the scene. We are treating this as a homicide investigation."
The toddler was rushed to the hospital with a severe brain injury and multiple broken bones.
A Michigan man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he restrained his girlfriend's 5-year-old son with belts, leaned him back over a footstool and poured water down his underwear-covered face.
Brian Roberts of Kalamazoo was convicted earlier this month of first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of Nehemiah Dodd.
A 15-year-old girl who abandoned her baby after secretly giving birth has been sentenced to six months of probation in Newaygo County Family Court.
A Macomb County man jailed on child abuse charges is facing an even worse fate now that his girlfriend's 21-month-old daughter has died.
A child abuse investigator said Charlie quoted his stepmother as saying she could kill him and no one would care.
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their last respects to a 13-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy who were found dead last month inside a freezer in their Detroit apartment.
The fractures represent "not just one blow, but probably multiple (blows). The skull was shattered."
Mitchelle Blair had a blank look in her eyes as she was formally charged with premeditated murder, torture and child abuse.
A Detroit woman has been charged with murder one week after two of her children were found dead in a freezer in her low-income apartment home.
A Detroit boy missing for 11 days during a highly publicized search until he was found in his basement was the victim of physical and psychological abuse, a doctor testified.
A 15-year-old girl who abandoned her baby after secretly giving birth has entered a plea in the case.
Songs and prayers were delivered at a candlelight vigil outside the home where the bodies of Stoni Ann Blair and Stephen Gage Berry were found earlier this week.
Prosecutors believe that when the children died, the girl was 13 years old and her brother was 9.
The father and stepmother of a Detroit boy who was reported missing for 11 days are facing a key hearing to determine if they'll face trial on torture and abuse charges.
Details of death and extreme abuse emerged as Mitchelle Blair appeared in court following the discovery of two bodies.
Mitchelle Blair, 35, was arraigned via video feed Thursday, charged with five counts of first-degree child abuse.
Immanuel Foster weighed only 27 pounds when he died Oct. 24.
The mother and stepfather of a 12-year-old boy accused of murder in the Grand Rapids area are scheduled for trial March 23 on child abuse charges.
The last of the legal hurdles have been overcome and a funeral service has finally been set for the newborn baby boy who was found dead at a metro Detroit recycling center in January.
An 18-year-old Oakland County man is jailed without bond, accused of killing his infant son with blows to the head.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
It is unclear what led up to the shooting, but police say the shooting was an isolated incident.
Police say the vehicle did not stop, and they are currently searching for the driver.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody. Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Police say at least one person was shot and killed Tuesday night on the city's east side.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was fatally struck while walking Tuesday night.
A Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
A shooting Tuesday evening in Livonia, Michigan, left four people dead, according to police. One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody. Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
NASA introduced the four astronauts who will begin training for the Artemis III mission.