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.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
A heat wave will hit its peak in Metro Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
Police say they made several attempts to negotiate with the man, but he allegedly raised a handgun toward officers.
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.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
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.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
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.
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.
More than a century after W.K. Kellogg transformed breakfast in America, his company’s Michigan roots remain firmly planted in Battle Creek, a city still known around the world as “Cereal City.”
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about the event coming up July 30-Aug. 2 at Detroit Golf Club, which already has a strong field of top golfers expected.
Dangerously hot temperatures move in for the rest of the week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how hot it's going to get.
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.