Lawsuits accused Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office of firing whistleblowers
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is facing two lawsuits accusing it of violating whistleblower protection laws.
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The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is facing two lawsuits accusing it of violating whistleblower protection laws.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
University officials are accused of harassing Josiah Walker, a Black Muslim student, who participated in protests between 2023 and 2024 following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
A group of Wayne County residents is suing the Wayne County Transit Authority over a proposed bus tax that will be on the August ballots.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
A woman who was a customer at the Goldfish Swim School in Rochester, Michigan, alleges that the business failed to protect her and other customers after a since-convicted doctor secretly recorded them.
Two new lawsuits accuse the Detroit and Warren police departments of overreach and violations of constitutional rights.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Perry Johnson's campaign seeks a court order to stop John James from using the phrase "John James Governor" in campaign materials, saying it could mislead Michigan voters.
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court.
Michigan regulators have been cleared of liability in a 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular summer lake.
A new lawsuit filed in Wayne County is raising serious allegations about abuse at a now-shut-down Detroit facility. In a rare move, the woman at the center of it is coming forward using her full name.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
A former treatment facility in Detroit is the subject of a newly filed lawsuit, alleging that a teen was sexually abused while there.
A lawsuit filed this month accuses the driver of assaulting a 17-year-old after a road encounter in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, leaving the teen with a concussion and unable to attend school.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
A Howell, Michigan, man is suing the Livingston County Sheriff's office for $15 million after he says his civil rights were violated during a traffic stop.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi for allegedly offering online sports betting without authorization from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
Isolated to scattered storms may develop Wednesday night in Southeast Michigan, but the greater severe weather potential appears to be on Thursday.
While the investigation into the circumstances continues, the U.S. Coast Guard says it has ended its efforts to find a missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas.
Michigan State Police are investigating a freeway shooting that injured two people early Tuesday on I-94 in Detroit.
As Trump voices optimism for a deal with Iran within a few days, a tense truce between Israel and Iran is tested by ongoing violence in Lebanon.
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
Lyon Township residents filled the planning commission meeting Monday evening, for another long night of fiery public comment, as many continue to fight a proposed data center.
While the investigation into the circumstances continues, the U.S. Coast Guard says it has ended its efforts to find a missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas.
Isolated to scattered storms may develop Wednesday night in Southeast Michigan, but the greater severe weather potential appears to be on Thursday.
Michigan State Police are investigating a freeway shooting that injured two people early Tuesday on I-94 in Detroit.
Michigan corrections officials have suspended a worker and paused all third-shift special assignments at a facility while investigating a cleaning project that involved inmates.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings Sunday in the two-time Cy Young Award winner's first minor league rehabilitation appearance since undergoing elbow surgery last month.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
The City of Westland is among the Metro Detroit communities that has concerns over its contract with Priority Waste.
The Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday along I-94 in Metro Detroit.
Officials from the City of Toledo and State of Ohio plan to provide more information on Tuesday in the investigation into a shooting that injured 12 people at the Old West End neighborhood festival.
Testimony continues in Macomb County 16th Circuit Court in the trial against James Burke, who is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into another vehicle.
The Kiwanis Club of Brighton, Michigan, has secured a new home for its popular car show and concert series.