Murder suspect falls asleep during trial in Michigan transgender woman's killing
The first day of testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a transgender woman in Highland Park ended abruptly.
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The first day of testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a transgender woman in Highland Park ended abruptly.
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
An 18-year-old Highland Park man charged with murder in the 2023 death of 36-year-old Asia Davis is ordered to undergo an evaluation for competency for trial, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A 62-year-old Highland Park man learned he had won a $250,000 Powerball prize after he started getting spending alerts from his debit card.
Nearly a year after the bodies of three rappers were found in a Highland Park apartment building, Michigan State Police have released an update on the case.
The Detroit Fire Commissioner is defending the actions his crews made while helping Highland Park battle a fire on New Year's Day.
A new partnership between the state and the non-profit "The Heat and Warmth Fund" or better known as "THAW" will help Highland Park residents pay their water bills.
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the body was identified as 17-year-old Mindy Clevidence.
The Roseville Police Department is investigating after the body of a 45-year-old Warren woman was found inside a vehicle on Gratiot Avenue near I-94 Monday night. A suspect has been taken into custody in connection to the incident.
Highland Park's Mama Shu has turned areas that were once vacant lots into community hubs.
On Wednesday, the State of Michigan announced a tentative agreement, which it will fund infrastructure repairs in Highland Park to help lower costs for residents and prevent leaks in the system.
If you're driving down Woodward Avenue this week, you may notice a few muralists adding some color to brick buildings throughout the city of Detroit and Highland Park.
The decision was made Tuesday night by the Highland Park City Council.
The property in question is a lot located next to 51 Avalon Street. Mama Shu said she started a community garden there last year.
The gathering featured artists and live entertainment acts.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says it received the $1 million payment from the city of Highland Park on Friday as part of an interim agreement.
Alantae Martin says his sister Ashia Davis had finished nursing school and was to begin her new job this week.
At about 1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 2, MSP assisted Highland Park police after they received a 911 call about a murder at the Woodward Inn.
The Great Lakes Water Authority and the city of Highland Park reached an interim agreement, including $24 million owed to GLWA for unpaid water and wastewater services.
State police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a room at Highland Park's Woodward Inn.
Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.
The mayor of Highland Park declared an emergency at Monday night's city council meeting to address the millions of dollars the city owes in unpaid water bills.
On Thursday, the city of Highland Park began accepting marijuana business license applications, but then the city council voted to place a moratorium on the applications.
Last week, the city council asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to look into the city's finances. On Monday, Highland Park City Council passed a resolution for an expedited bankruptcy.
The feud between the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Highland Park reached its boiling point. On Monday, the city council approved a resolution to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.
A Pontiac, Michigan, man with a criminal background was arrested after police say he allegedly exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl.
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County should expect "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
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.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
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.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
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.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
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.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County should expect "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
A new resolution in Wayne County, Michigan, is taking aim at toxic chemicals in hair products marketed to Black women.
A retired Detroit police sergeant appeared in court for the first time on Thursday and was remanded to jail, a week after he was charged with 15 counts of kidnapping and rape in five separate sexual assault cases.