Michigan Labor Activist Gets 18 Months For Fraud
Robert Davis has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing about $200,000 from a poor school district.
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Robert Davis has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing about $200,000 from a poor school district.
Motor City Mapping is working with the cities of Hamtramck and Highland Park in a "blexting" campaign, which is texting photos of blight in neighborhoods.
Davis was accused of embezzling funds from Highland Park Schools while he served on the board.
Cpl. Richard Dooper with Highland Park Police said the baby boy is "happy and healthy" considering the circumstances.
Is federal help on the way? Maybe not.
Heavy rains that saturated the ground are being blamed for a huge tree falling onto a man's car as he drove through Highland Park.
The Michigan appeals court has overturned a murder conviction in a case that took about 30 years to bring to trial.
A Highland Park company is hanging out the "Help Wanted" sign.
Early reports indicate that a table caught fire in one of the apartment units.
A civil complaint says the former Detroit Public Schools administrator inputted false pre-test scores, created fake individualized learning plans and forged signatures from parents.
"We can't even seem to keep the grass cut around here; the athletic fields are in horrible shape."
Police say a man is on the run after crashing a stolen vehicle into a dollar store in Highland Park.
Despite pockets of growth in areas such as downtown and Midtown, Detroit is still losing residents by the thousands.
A 64-year-old man jumped to his death four years ago as flames spread through the Highland Park apartment building.
A federal judge has ordered the government to turn over mug shots of criminal defendants to the Detroit Free Press.
Six-month-old Nevaeh Cantrell-Jones has been reunited with her mother after a traumatic incident early Sunday morning.
Police said Mayor Windom was an innocent bystander when he was wounded in a shooting at a night club.
Gov. Rick Snyder has determined that financial emergencies exist in Oakland County's Royal Oak Township and the Detroit enclave of Highland Park.
A Detroit-area labor activist charged with stealing money from a school district no longer can afford his attorney and wants taxpayers to pay for his defense.
A 25-year-old man has been charged in the shooting of Highland Park Mayor DeAndre Windom at a nightclub.
Highland Park mayor Deandre Windom is recovering from a gunshot wound after visiting a Detroit club early Sunday morning.
Temps were below freezing, floating between 20 and 25 degrees with a frigid wind chill, making their job all the more difficult.
A fire investigation at a home in Highland Park led to an unusual discovery and a call to the Michigan State Police bomb squad.
Authorities say the woman set fire to an apartment building in which a 64-year-old man was forced to jump to his death.
A special event in Highland Park Monday focused on saving an important part of the city's auto history.
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
An electric utility worker is Michigan's 30th workplace death of 2026, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.
The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
An electric utility worker is Michigan's 30th workplace death of 2026, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.
The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
A trial has begun in federal court in California, where nearly 30 states are suing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, on accusations of intentionally designing a product that is addictive to youth. CBS News has this report.
Hundreds of people remain stranded in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala created catastrophic flooding. Here's a recap of the damage and what needs to be remediated.
Anti-Islam protesters gathered before and during the Dearborn city council meeting on Tuesday, which was moved to a larger location to accommodate the potential crowds. Here's a recap of the situation as of Wednesday morning.
President Trump has delayed a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports that was to take effect on Wednesday. Should they take effect, the auto industry is among those expected to be affected. CBS Detroit has this report.
Anti-Islam protesters and Dearborn community members attend the city council meeting. The new round of Canadian import tariffs is delayed. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.