Some Advocates Leery Of Michigan's Domestic Abuse Gun Laws
Victims' rights advocates say Michigan lags behind some other states when it comes to laws meant to keep guns from domestic abusers.
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Victims' rights advocates say Michigan lags behind some other states when it comes to laws meant to keep guns from domestic abusers.
Along with felonious assault and domestic violence assault and battery, Virgil Smith is also charged with felony firearm and malicious destruction of personal property.
Authorities say a mother was accidentally killed by her son when an argument broke out at the family's home on Detroit's west side.
A man who prosecutors say killed his wife during a marathon argument over infidelity and talks of divorce has been convicted of second-degree murder in her 2014 stabbing death.
A 27-year-old man accused of assaulting his girlfriend was taken into custody following a police chase along I-75 after deputies ran into him while responding to the crime scene.
The judge said the accused didn't intend to kill the woman, although the victim was cut across the chest and her bedroom was set on fire.
Police say they found items at the home with "blood all over" that might indicate the woman was hit with some sort of weapon.
A 26-year-old Detroit man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a double shooting that took place in front of his 5-year-old son.
The 35-year-old Smith is accused of firing as many as ten shots at ex-wife's parked Mercedes-Benz.
A hearing for State Senator Virgil Smith, who is facing charges of domestic violence and assault, has been postponed until later this month.
Police have a man in custody who, according to reports, killed his wife in front of their two young children.
A judge on Thursday dismissed domestic violence charges against Ray Rice, who was captured by a surveillance camera knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a hotel elevator last year.
Michigan House Bill 4478 would allow the person applying for a Personal Protection Order to include his or her pets.
The leader of the Michigan Senate says a senator facing criminal charges should give "serious consideration" to whether or not he can still serve his constituents.
Domestic violence is nothing to joke about.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she later died. Neighbors say the husband had a bad temper and police have been called to the home before.
Authorities say Rakowski was stabbed more than a dozen times and her daughter once.
Reports state that the incident began when Jason Dale was driven home from a bar by the victim.
Authorities say an argument between lovers ended with a man stabbed to death and a woman in police custody.
The University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University are currently under federal investigation for their handling of sexual violence reports.
A maintenance man was changing the locks when the ex-boyfriend showed up with a gun, according to police.
Two members of Congress have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to clarify whether teams can lose draft picks if they do not properly address domestic violence.
Police arrived at the home after receiving a 911 call from a man who was threatening to take his life.
Gun control and anti-domestic violence advocates are urging the governor to take action on new legislation.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in what might be a deadly case of domestic violence.
It's every parent's worst nightmare, a phone call that something terrible happened to their child. That was the reality when they told CBS News Detroit their daughter was hit by a car.
Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham each scored 16 points in limited minutes as the Detroit Pistons routed the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
A jury in Oakland County has found a sheriff's deputy guilty of misconduct in office in a traffic stop on a police officer last year that had "no legal basis," the prosecutor's office said Saturday.
It's every parent's worst nightmare, a phone call that something terrible happened to their child. That was the reality when they told CBS News Detroit their daughter was hit by a car.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
Temperatures drop Saturday and Sunday with a few more chances for snow.
Southfield police say their investigation into a fatal shooting at the Bloom Lounge is over, adding that a security guard who fatally shot a woman will not be charged.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham each scored 16 points in limited minutes as the Detroit Pistons routed the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The family of a teen injured in a hit-and-run crash in Eastpointe is seeking answers, police are seeing a spike in thefts of catalytic converters in Troy and other top stories for the evening of Jan. 17, 2026.
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on Denmark and several other European countries unless there's a deal to purchase Greenland. On Saturday, people in Greenland and Denmark protested against the idea of the U.S. taking control of the Arctic island.
Cold and cloudy Sunday with snow moving in late
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened its doors to the public on Saturday. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was one of thousands who toured the floor. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega has more on what he said the Trump administration is doing to lower car prices.
Police in Troy say they're starting to see more cases of stolen catalytic converters. Owners started reporting car break-ins on Dec. 2, 2025.