Highland Park inmate charged with assaulting officer, escaping custody
David Johnathan Soward is accused of assaulting an officer on the evening of Dec. 12 while he was being taken from his cell.
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David Johnathan Soward is accused of assaulting an officer on the evening of Dec. 12 while he was being taken from his cell.
A 24-year-old Highland Park man has been charged in connection to a Macomb County home invasion and shooting at police officers, officials said.
Michigan State Police are investigating a homicide after a body was found in a parking lot in Highland Park on Wednesday, police said.
Parents say they voiced their concerns numerous times about the substitute. They are now planning to file a civil suit.
A Wayne County judge ruled Thursday that there is enough evidence for the man accused of killing a transgender woman to stand trial.
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.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a man who they say fled a motorcycle crash, leaving his injured 2-year-old daughter at the scene.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The names of the three firefighters who died in Colorado while responding to a wildfire over the weekend were released on Monday morning.
Some of the construction-related traffic restrictions on Michigan highways will be lifted temporarily to ease Fourth of July holiday travel.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
Hot and humid conditions begin on Monday in Southeast Michigan, with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
Some of the construction-related traffic restrictions on Michigan highways will be lifted temporarily to ease Fourth of July holiday travel.
Michigan gas prices are up 9 cents this week compared to last week, AAA says, with motorists paying an average of $4.10 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
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.
Some popular fast-food and grocery brands are issuing Fourth of July promotions that include red, white and blue treats. Here's a peek at what to look for.
The United States and Iran have stopped their strikes to resume talks, according to a U.S. official, although no date has been set. In the meantime, Iranian and Omani officials have met to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News has this report.
Hot weather safety steps include not leaving children, older loved ones, or pets unattended in a parked car. The temperatures can rise very high, quite fast, and result in dangerous medical situations.
Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses what to watch for with your kids, and how to help them cool down, during extreme heat conditions.
Dangerously hot weather begins Monday and will continue for several days in Southeast Michigan. Absentee ballots are now available for the August primary. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.