Indiana man put to death for murder of police officer in 2000
An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer is set to receive a lethal injection this week in the state's second execution in 15 years.
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An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer is set to receive a lethal injection this week in the state's second execution in 15 years.
Brad Sigmon, who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, said he chose to die by bullets because he considered the other choices offered by the state to be worse.
His execution was the nation's fourth using nitrogen gas.
Alabama is planning to carry out its fourth execution with nitrogen gas.
Family members and advocates have asked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene in a death penalty case set to move forward in Alabama.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
Oklahoma executed Richard Rojem, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl — his former stepdaughter — in 1984.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he expects to see nitrogen hypoxia used in more executions.
A Nevada judge effectively put the execution of a two-time killer on hold Wednesday after a pharmaceutical company objected to the use of one of its drugs to put someone to death.
Lawmakers in Lansing have introduced a plan to bring the death penalty back in Michigan.
Convicted murderer Rodrigo Hernandez was executed Thursday night for the abduction, rape and strangulation of a 38-year-old woman in San Antonio 18 years ago.
An inert grenade – which does not contain explosive materials – was confiscated June 15 at Detroit Metro, the TSA said.
A multi-agency investigation into online child predator activity has resulted in arrests of eight Ohio residents so far, authorities report.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
A Flat Rock man died as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Monroe County, the Michigan State Police reported.
Iran announced missile attacks against a U.S. military base in Qatar, following the Trump-ordered U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Iranian state media announced an operation launching missile attacks against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Police in Wayne say a security guard is injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a church Sunday morning.
An inert grenade – which does not contain explosive materials – was confiscated June 15 at Detroit Metro, the TSA said.
No injuries have been reported after a privately owned helicopter crashed in Clay Township, Michigan, on Sunday, according to St. Clair County Emergency Director Justin Westmiller.
A multi-agency investigation into online child predator activity has resulted in arrests of eight Ohio residents so far, authorities report.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
While the festival is turning up the excitement, Mother Nature has also decided to turn up the heat.
A Michigan man accused of stalking rapper Eminem and breaking into his Clinton Township home will spend at least 18 years in prison.
An actor who worked on Tyler Perry's TV series "The Oval" has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault and harassment during his time on the show.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Real estate company Compass claims Zillow is illegally undermining competition by banning property listings if they don't appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Michigan is recording its lowest infant mortality in history, with a combination of health initiatives credited for pushing up survival rates.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
Kimara Mayberry says her experience with March of Dimes inspired her to become a lifelong advocate.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Riley Greene had three hits and Wenceel Pérez and Parker Meadows each homered and drove in three runs and Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win at Tampa Bay at Steinbrenner Field.
Junior Caminero, Danny Jansen and Christopher Morel each hit a solo homer, helping Ryan Pepiot and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3.
All eyes around the USL W League will be fixated on historic Keyworth Stadium for the second match of Saturday's doubleheader.
Women have been playing tackle football for decades, mostly under the radar.
Canada is Michigan's No. 1 trading partner and vice versa, with cars, car parts, agriculture, tourism and more as products and people crossing bridges and tunnels between our state and our northern neighbor to the tune of billions each year.
Over 1,500 leaders from all corners of the state gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's a tale of two historic buildings in Metro Detroit finding new life as leaders involved talk about changes at Michigan Central Station and the Dearborn Inn.
Michigan put the world on wheels, and with its manufacturing prowess, has also dominated the defense industry.
The Motor City will be in the international spotlight yet again as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and Ford Fireworks returns to the streets and skies of downtown Detroit.
The Motor City Cruise Neighbors program is a joint venture between the Detroit Parks Council, the Pistons Foundation and the city's Parks and Recreation Division to create opportunities for family-friendly activities in the parks. One of those events is June 29 at Chandler Park.
Iman Mohammad Ali Elahi is an Iranian-American who has been working as an interfaith leader in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for more than 30 years.
A suspect approached the CrossPointe Community Church building Sunday in Wayne, Michigan, wearing a tactical vest and armed with a long gun and a handgun. Church staff and police explain what happened next.
Temperatures will be very hot - and potentially record-breaking - for Monday June 23. Here's a look at the forecast.
Experts say a modest increase of 10 to $0.30 a gallon is likely in the next few weeks as gas and oil supplies react to tensions in the Middle East.