Michigan mother sentenced in accidental shooting of toddler
A Michigan woman is sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegal possession of a gun in the accidental shooting of her 2-year-old son in Lansing.
Watch CBS News
A Michigan woman is sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegal possession of a gun in the accidental shooting of her 2-year-old son in Lansing.
Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane confirmed that his office has turned the investigation over to Nessel's office.
This marks the governor's first solo trip to the Mitten State since accepting the vice presidential nomination.
Rashad Trice was previously sentenced to life in the state's case related to Wynter's death.
Rashad Trice, the man charged in connection with the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith last year, was sentenced to life in prison, the Michigan Attorney's General's office announced on Friday.
A 22-year-old Michigan man was convicted by a federal jury for the possession of a machine gun after he was arrested during a shooting investigation last year, officials said.
A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier is sentenced to two years probation for stealing rebate cards from residents on her delivery route, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Monday.
Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Works of metal art will be on full display this weekend at ScrapFest in Lansing.
The combination of heavy rainfalls, not enough drainage and a low-lying area means that a lot of areas around Lansing are sloshing through water cleanup, but officials say that cleanup is pretty standard.
Several property owners in Lansing have been mailed incorrect summer property tax bills, city officials said.
A Michigan man who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith has pleaded guilty in the state's case.
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske was arrested in Lansing early Thursday after police say they responded to a report of a man with a gun and the possibility of shots being fired.
A Michigan man charged in the accidental shooting that killed a 2-year-old boy has pleaded guilty, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Family and community members and civil rights attorneys came together in Lansing on Friday to call for policing changes in Michigan.
The new setup, placed at Gier Park, features two tracks — one with gentle hills and one with more intense inclines.
A 17-year-old male was pronounced deceased at a hospital. Police say at least one person is in critical condition.
The peregrine falcon chicks were banded so that Michigan Department of Natural Resource officials could track their migration patterns.
A Lansing man is federally charged for allegedly trying to steal a gun from a police officer during an arrest in April.
It was an eventful week in Lansing for government transparency, as Michigan's Attorney General and Secretary of State both testified in favor of a package of bills that would increase government transparency and accountability.
A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small central Michigan community.
Congresswoman and candidate for U.S. Senate, Elissa Slotkin, was interrupted by a protest at a campaign stop in Lansing on Monday.
A 38-year-old man from the St. Johns area died after a motorcycle-car crash Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are searching for a suspect who exchanged gunfire with the Michigan Department of Corrections officers Friday morning.
Lansing's police chief says two officers and a suspect have sustained non-life-threatening injuries during an exchange of gunfire.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
A 79-year-old Kalamazoo woman turned $20 worth of Mega Millions tickets into a $3 million payday.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit teenager in connection with a violent August carjacking after investigators say Instagram videos posted hours after the incident showed him driving the stolen vehicle and displaying firearms.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Thursday at a Detroit gas station.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the game to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Wednesday night.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation is slated to speak as part of the Mobility Global Forum on Jan. 14.
The baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond on Sunday.
A ground stop was issued for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning, citing a network outage affecting operations.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office temporarily closes its administration building after preliminary tests detect Legionella bacteria. A man was killed in a shooting at a Detroit gas station, and more on your top headlines.