Police Hope DNA Tests Will Help Identify 1996 Murder Victim
The girl or young woman, believed to be between the ages of 15 and 25, was found May 1996 in an alley near the Lodge Freeway in Highland Park.
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The girl or young woman, believed to be between the ages of 15 and 25, was found May 1996 in an alley near the Lodge Freeway in Highland Park.
"I've come around the corner at night over on Oakland and there were literally rats doing a hat dance around a garbage can lid..."
Authorities say a 33-year-old woman is clinging to life after she was apparently shot in the head near the border of Detroit and Highland Park.
An ex-convict who spent 20 years in prison for second-degree murder has been charged in the fatal shooting of an Army veteran at a Detroit-area bus stop.
It happened last Wednesday morning along Woodward Ave. near the Davison.
After the man was shot, he staggered to the parking lot of a nearby fish restaurant where he collapsed and died.
James Gist faces kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, first degree home invasion and gun charges.
The girl testified earlier this year that she was grabbed from behind and taken to a vacant house, and a gun was put to her mouth.
The male pig weighing between 200 and 300 pounds was found in a building in about a foot of his own excrement.
The Detroit reverend called to task the Highland Park mayor over a $20 million court judgment against the city.
Judge Sean Cox has reportedly arranged the closed-door meeting to discuss the option of potentially dissolving the city of Highland Park, but apparently did not invite Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.
"We had no idea that these proceedings were going on," said a lawyer for Sen. Bert Johnson.
A Highland Park man was reportedly shot and killed on his porch -- while his children and girlfriend were just feet away inside his home.
A heated meeting in Highland Park city council chambers Thursday evening centering around water bills.
Authorities say the former U.S. Army Ranger was shot multiple times after telling a man to leave the bar.
Two people are in custody in connection with the shooting of a police sergeant during a raid on a home in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park.
"This guy is a criminal...and unfortunately he got out and killed someone."
After being kicked out of the club, the gunmen allegedly waited outside and ambushed the officer at closing time.
Gov. Rick Snyder has awarded $8 million to eleven communities to fund improvement projects, including water system and street lighting enhancements and technology upgrades.
Ramirez Dewberry, 24, listened to testimony from his accuser, as the the victim carefully described what her attacker did to her in court on Friday.
Family and friends of 24-year-old Ramirez Dewberry packed 30th District Court where he made a brief appearance Tuesday.
Ramirez Dewberry, 24, is jailed without bond on first-degree criminal sexual conduct and other charges.
The man suspected of abducting and raping an 11-year-old girl who was on her way to school has been arrested. "It came down to a tip, that's how we caught this guy."
Search parties have been scouring Highland Park looking for the man since last week. Community leaders are also collecting donations to buy new clothing for all of the victim's siblings.
A door-to-door search is underway to find the person responsible for the abduction and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Highland Park.
The work will take place along a five-mile stretch on Rochester Road from M-59 up to Tienken.
As Washtenaw County prosecutor, Eli Savit ended cash bail and decriminalized mushrooms as well as consensual sex work. Some Republicans worry his progressivism goes "too far" to be Michigan's Attorney General.
One of those criminally charged in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter.
Aaron Samir Akel, 50, was arraigned July 20 on first-degree murder charges after prosecutors say he strangled and stabbed his 73-year-old cellmate at the Macomb County Correctional Facility in April.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
The work will take place along a five-mile stretch on Rochester Road from M-59 up to Tienken.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
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.
The city of Ann Arbor is one step closer to adding 343 affordable housing units to its housing stock.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Michigan 7th congressional district candidate William Lawrence discusses his campaign. The seat is currently held by GOP Congressman Tom Barrett, who is seeking reelection. Lawrence is up against Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary.
After years of water main breaks along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority is moving forward with an $81 million project to prevent future failures.
President Trump has imposed a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports. The White House claims it is in response to Canada's unfair treatment of American auto, dairy and alcohol products.
Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect this afternoon and after the storms pass.