Mich. Man Ordered To Pay $75,000 In Poaching Case
A Shiawassee County man has been sentenced in one of the largest poaching cases in recent Michigan history.
Watch CBS News
A Shiawassee County man has been sentenced in one of the largest poaching cases in recent Michigan history.
The manual instructs how to find traps and take them out by destroying or hiding them.
"What we're doing now is going back and re-examining the process."
Michigan has postponed the sale of wolf hunting licenses until Sept. 28 to ensure technology can handle anticipated high demand.
Opponents of a plan to allow wolf hunting in Michigan have raised the most among groups backing four statewide ballot drives.
The DNR reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15.
Michigan lawmakers are closer to approving the first significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees since 1997.
Michigan's first significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees since 1997 passed the House on Wednesday, a move that has the blessing of outdoor groups.
But a new law makes the referendum a toothless gesture regardless of the outcome.
A state board has voted to allow a 6-week hunting season this year in which up to 43 wolves can be killed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The measure lets the state Natural Resources Commission decide which types of animals can be hunted.
Michigan is one step closer to an Upper Peninsula wolf hunt.
Legislation passed Thursday would empower the Natural Resources Commission to decide which types of wildlife could be hunted.
Eight men from three states, including Michigan, have been convicted and sentenced for participating in illegal game hunts that took place over four years.
Two men charged with killing a deer in Warren have been fined and banned from hunting for the next year.
State wildlife regulators will propose letting hunters kill several dozen gray wolves this fall in three sections of the Upper Peninsula where other methods have failed to prevent attacks on livestock and pets.
A Downriver man and his step-brother have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after hunting deer in Warren.
Disabled military veterans can receive free hunting and fishing licenses on or after March 1 under a new state law.
The Humane Society of the United States and other groups are suing to restore federal protections for wolves in the western Great Lakes region.
Opposition groups and native Indian tribes in favor of protecting the wolves are campaigning for a statewide referendum on the new law
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources expects to make recommendations on a wolf hunting season by May or June.
The 25-year-old told officers that the dead-end sign already had bullet holes in it when he arrived, and he therefore thought it was okay to shoot it again,
The DNR says biological data received at check stations helps it make management decisions
A Michigan commission now has the authority to establish hunting seasons for the gray wolf under a law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Two suspected bow hunters accused of killing a deer in violation of Warren's hunting ban are now facing a four-year felony charge for cruelty to animals.
A 27-year-old man is facing seven charges, including larceny from a motor vehicle, after police in Redford Township, Michigan, said officers found him with "multiple bank and credit cards" that weren't his.
The Detroit Zoo is closed to the public on Saturday, the Fourth of July, due to power outages caused by storms that recently rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to officials with the site.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents are without power after severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
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.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
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.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.