Eastpointe man sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed 1 person, injured another
Eric Compton faces up to 40 years in prison in connection to a 2021 drunk driving crash that left one person dead, and another injured.
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Eric Compton faces up to 40 years in prison in connection to a 2021 drunk driving crash that left one person dead, and another injured.
De-L Alekshay-Makalo Wesley, 49, of Eastpointe was charged in connection to a fatal car crash on Jan. 1, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday.
Another Detroit community is seeing excessive amounts of lead in their water.
A man was arrested for shooting his stepson on Dec. 22 in the 22000 block of Lambrecht, the Eastpointe Police Department said.
A man and a woman have been charged after allegedly breaking into several storage units in Eastpointe, police said.
Eastpointe police are searching for a 22-year-old woman with mental health impairments who has been missing since Nov. 11.
A thousand people in Wayne and Macomb counties didn't go hungry this holiday thanks to a group of volunteers who came together to serve meals.
Compton was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a high BAC, causing death with a prior conviction, which is a 20-year felony.
Melvin Cooley-Cline IV, of Detroit, is charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding, unlawful driving away of an automobile, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting/obstructing a police officer, felony firearm, altering ID marks on a firearm, and driving while license suspended.
Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens was sentenced for fraudulently applying for a COVID-19 small business grant and misusing it for her own personal business.
An Eastpointe man was arraigned Friday in connection to murdering his mother and dumping her body in a nearby storm drain, police said.
An Eastpointe man has been arraigned in connection to murdering his mother and dumping her body in a storm drain after police were investigating the woman's disappearance.
A 38-year-old Redford man has been arraigned in connection to allegedly shooting three people at a party on Sunday, officials said.
Mack Howell's attorney, Wolfgang Mueller, alleges an Eastpointe police officer's shoddy investigation sent an innocent Howell, 62, to prison for a crime he didn't commit.
A Detroit man is facing multiple charges in connection with a drunk driving crash that killed a man on Tuesday in Eastpointe.
An Eastpointe man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man, the non-fatal shooting of another man, and the assault of a man, officials said.
Police say one person was arrested and two people were injured after a child custody hearing led to shots fired in Eastpointe.
The city of Eastpointe is encouraging residents to pick up a water filter after a round of testing found elevated levels of lead in the drinking water of a few homes.
An Eastpointe man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court in the armed robbery of a truck driver earlier this year.
A 42-year-old man has been arraigned in connection to fatally shooting his brother at their Eastpointe home last week.
A 48-year-old man was found dead, and a relative was arrested after a man walked into a police station and reported that his uncle had possibly been murdered.
Authorities are investigating after reports of a student allegedly with a gun at Eastpointe High School.
A 30-year-old man is facing 12 charges after he is accused of shooting at a man he attempted to rob at an Eastpointe home.
According to the Eastpointe Police Department, Desmond Jamal Parks is charged with false report or threat of terrorism and false report of a felony. He was arraigned Tuesday in 38th District Court.
Marquis Fleming, 41, has pleaded guilty to one count of window peeping, a 90-day misdemeanor, in Warren, on Wednesday, April 11.
Efforts to expand free pre-K in Michigan have led to struggles in finding and keeping enough child care workers and teachers.
Two Detroit residents face murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing at a liquor store on Livernois Avenue.
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Detroit, a Democrat, has announced her re-election campaign for Michigan's 12th Congressional District.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
A text message from a family member tipped off a Michigan woman to check her Feb. 21 lottery numbers in case she won a jackpot.
Three people are dead and one seriously injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash early Monday on Cass Avenue, police say.
Michigan is again dealing with wild weather and its impact on Monday, even as cleanup continues from recent days.
"Conditions were worse than a whiteout (if that's possible)," Mackinac Island's fire chief said about Sunday's rescue of a snowmobiler.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
Gas prices in Michigan inched up 4 cents in the past week after seeing a 56-cent spike in the previous week, AAA says.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
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.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
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A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
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.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Detroit Pistons were topped by the Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points for Toronto.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
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.
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Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Gas prices in Michigan inched up 4 cents in the past week after seeing a 56-cent spike in the previous week, AAA says.
March is National Reading Month, and a Metro Detroit author and educator is sharing his book recommendations.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year, as Rachel Stewart, president and CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to talk about.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw rescued a snowmobiler stranded on ice near Mackinac Island.
Oil prices remain over $100 a barrel as President Trump's demand that other countries help reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane Iran has paralyzed for over two weeks despite relentless U.S. and Israeli strikes — draws no immediate offers of assistance.