Officials: Woman Found In Burning Car Died Of Head Trauma
Ottawa County sheriff's deputies found the body of Lori Marie Vargas, a paramedic, inside the burning car early Monday along I-96 near Grand Rapids.
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Ottawa County sheriff's deputies found the body of Lori Marie Vargas, a paramedic, inside the burning car early Monday along I-96 near Grand Rapids.
Authorities say a 17-year-old high school student has died after having a medical emergency while aboard a school bus.
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The FBI says they were living under aliases in Guadalajara.
Although the plea deal includes a recommendation for no jail time, the 53-year-old woman could end up spending 90 days behind bars.
Authorities in Ottawa County are investigating a homicide that a man tried to cover up by setting the body of a 37-year-old woman and a car on fire.
Family members have identified a man working on a sewer line at a Grand Rapids home who died after a wall collapsed on him while he was in a trench.
The Grand Rapids school says the documentary took a decade to develop.
Officers responded late Tuesday night to reports of gunfire in the area and found three shell casings.
The seventh annual ArtPrize competition brought 1,550 entries to western Michigan.
ArtPrize says nearly 31,000 people cast roughly 377,000 votes in four categories.
Some apparent confusion among visitors to Michigan's annual ArtPrize competition led to one entry being dismantled.
Michigan's annual ArtPrize competition is entering its seventh year Wednesday with more than 1,550 entries on display and a series of nighttime events.
The 19-day event features 1,550 entries by artists from around the world.
This may be the first time a Capybara will be treated with chemotherapy.
A photo of firefighters helping the little guy to breathe went viral on Facebook.
The 57-year-old woman was facing at least two years in prison for lying to authorities about a murder 25 years ago.
Agents say Gilbert Elian bought and transported dozens of handguns to Lebanon.
She's set to follow Mayor George Heartwell, whose tenure will end after 12 years due to term limits.
Saulo Montalvo, who acted as a getaway driver, has spent nearly 20 years in prison.
The boy said Jason Michael Spencer was touching him inappropriately while the two were watching A Christmas Story.
The fire is at PITSCH Companies near the intersection of Richmond Street NW and Alpine Avenue.
A Michigan historical marker now stands at the original site of the store from Midwest retailer Meijer that pioneered the idea of a shopping supercenter.
An appeals court agrees with a Grand Rapids federal judge who found that workers on a northern Michigan pickle farm were employees, not independent contractors.
A public meeting will be held this Thursday night at the U of M Center on Woodward in Detroit.
If you have outdoor plans to kick off the weekend across Southeast Michigan, you will want to keep an eye on the radar.
A Pennsylvania man wanted on burglary charges was arrested more than 20 years later after authorities said he was found living in Michigan under his brother's identity.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers about per-angler walleye fishing limits on the Detroit River.
The United Auto Workers has granted endorsements in two key Michigan races.
Thunderstorms that are moving out of northern Missouri may re-intensify as they cross into Michigan during Friday afternoon and evening
If you have outdoor plans to kick off the weekend across Southeast Michigan, you will want to keep an eye on the radar.
Ann Arbor Police responded to South Knightsbridge Circle after receiving a report that a body was found outside.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole.
Michigan Democrats are demanding that President Trump allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River.
A Pennsylvania man wanted on burglary charges was arrested more than 20 years later after authorities said he was found living in Michigan under his brother's identity.
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.
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.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
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.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
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.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole.
Michigan Democrats are publicly calling on President Trump to allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." Natalie Brand reports.
A Detroit teenager is speaking out after surviving a shooting, as doctors say cases like his highlight the need for more people to know how to act in those critical moments before first responders arrive.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole. Michael Lopez of Southfield was convicted in April for the shooting death of the 26-year-old officer in the line of duty.