17-Year-Old Girl Admits Arson Over Arranged Marriage
The teen admitted she set a fire in her house while her parents were sleeping because she didn't want to get engaged.
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The teen admitted she set a fire in her house while her parents were sleeping because she didn't want to get engaged.
City fire investigators got help from the state police fire marshal's office and their preliminary conclusion is that there's no foul play involved.
Firefighters were called to a home in the area of 12 Mile and Warren and which was already engulfed in flames.
Authorities say two people were rescued from second-floor windows after their apartment building went up in flames.
Bees had built a nest on the roof of the Brandon Township man's house.
The apartment building has about 25 units, and sources say at least ten units were damaged or destroyed in the fire.
Firefighters are trying to get the upper hand on a large apartment fire on Detroit's west side.
"They didn't fire bomb it, they walked in there with a gas can and set that thing on fire and pulled off," a neighbor said.
Crews were called back to the scene after the fire flared up again about an hour later, with flames shooting through the roof.
The probe covers about 52,000 Spyder three-wheeled motorcycles from the 2008 through 2014 model years.
A Detroit firefighter was rushed to the hospital after being hurt while battling a church fire on Detroit's east side.
Neighbors say squatters are responsible for setting two fires overnight at the same home on Detroit's northwest side.
One woman was rushed to the hospital after an apartment fire, late Friday afternoon.
Drivers on I-75 in Detroit Friday morning got an eyeful of a massive fire burning across the river at a Canadian food processing plant.
An investigation will be conducted to find out what caused a fire that destroyed a recycling center in Warren on Saturday.
Fire crews were able to contain an early morning blaze before it did too much damage to a popular Oakland County shopping center.
The store is located on McNichols between Joseph Campau and Gaylord.
There were no injuries but a lot of thick, black smoke as a result of a commercial building fire, Friday evening in Detroit.
WWJ received more than a dozen calls from concerned citizens about Friday's fire.
The fire was limited to one aisle in the store, located 70 miles south of Grand Rapids. Damage is estimated at more than $10,000.
The flames were so thick, several people were trapped inside -- unable to get out on their own.
Investigators on the scene tell WWJ they have reason to believe this is a homicide case.
A family with two teenagers, a young child and a baby had a close call Friday morning after their home went up in flames.
A psych exam will indicate if Timothy Beetschen is competent to stand trial in connection with a house fire and explosion that killed his 69-year-old mother.
Police say a man is on the run after crashing a stolen vehicle into a dollar store in Highland Park.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
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.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.