Lawsuit Calls For Justice In Oakland County Child Killer Case
The mother of one of four children whose murders went unsolved in the 1970s is speaking out.
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The mother of one of four children whose murders went unsolved in the 1970s is speaking out.
The mother of a girl who was murdered by the Oakland County Child Killer has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Oakland County prosecutor, sheriff and Michigan State Police, saying they withheld information about the 35-year-old case.
A federal judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses a then-Michigan assistant attorney general of stalking a gay University of Michigan student government president.
The Michigan Supreme Court won't immediately take up a case involving when welfare benefits can be ended.
A local civil rights group is asking the federal courts to stop targeting local Muslims.
With a deal finally in place between the state and Detroit on the city's finances, one of the next steps to financial stability is to fill several high-profile positions.
In a move to avoid an emergency manager and potential bankruptcy, the Detroit City Council has voted to approve a financial stability agreement with the state.
A Florida minister whose rhetoric against Muslims has inflamed anti-Western sentiment in Afghanistan has sued the City of Dearborn, saying it is violating his free speech rights by asking him to sign an agreement before a planned protest outside a mosque.
A student is suing a Michigan university for the right to keep a guinea pig on campus for emotional support.
The estate and family of a Sterling Heights man killed in a northern lower Michigan helicopter crash in September has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence contributed to the accident.
Oakland County could gain millions of dollars now that a federal judge has ruled that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac withheld real estate transfer taxes on foreclosures.
A Michigan State University student says she was hospitalized for three days after eating a sandwich with sprouts from an area sub shop.
A settlement has reportedly been reached in a lawsuit filed by Detroit teachers against the school district's Emergency Manager.
Macomb County executive Mark Hackel is challenging the county commission's claim that it must pre-approve all business transactions.
The board of the Mason County District Library has reached a $57,000 settlement in the civil rights lawsuit filed by Sally Stern-Hamilton, an ex-employee who wrote the book "The Library Diaries" under the pen name Ann Miketa.
The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Macomb County are declaring a victory of sorts.
Oakland County residents will be given two State of the County addresses Wednesday evening.
A hearing on whether a temporary restraining order should be issued regarding the Highland Park and City of Detroit Review Teams has been set for 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Ingham County Circuit Court
Henry Ford Health System has agreed to pay $70,000 as part of a settlement over a complaint that it failed to provide sign language interpreters in 2004 to a psychiatric patient and his family members.
A judge is expected to decide Thursday on a request to stop the meetings of the state-appointed team reviewing Detroit's finances.
Several fireworks companies are suing over what they call Michigan's excessive insurance requirements under a new state law.
Michigan State Police may be forced to pay a penalty for not turning over a patrol car video fast enough.
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was kicked out of a master's degree program at Eastern Michigan University because of her views against homosexual behavior.
A Detroit-area doctor accused of misdiagnosing epilepsy in hundreds of children has agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty and have his future work reviewed by another doctor.
After hearing arguments, the Michigan Supreme Court won't intervene in a lawsuit that blames two 911 operators for the death of a Detroit woman.
Detroit airport officials say the scenario changes each time the drill takes place, allowing crews to train for a range of potential emergencies.
An Attica Township man was critically injured after his car and a semi-truck collided on Wednesday morning in Oakland County.
Stephanie Chatfield, wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to felony embezzlement from a non-profit organization and is set to be sentenced July 30.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The School Success Partnership program in Michigan is facing drastic funding cuts, with a significant portion of its budget missing from proposed state budgets for 2026-27.
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather under the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday morning.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening raised concerns among residents.
A man is dead, and another man is in custody, in the aftermath of a shooting Tuesday night in Detroit, police said.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
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.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
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.
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.
Detroit Metro Airport was the scene of an emergency drill on Wednesday, with the scenario intended to depict what could happen in the aftermath of a plane crash. DTW officials say that such a drill prepares teams for responding to an actual disaster.
Security crews at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will participate in an emergency drill Wednesday. It's a required step for the airport, but one that comes after two recent crashes at terminal buildings.
A man sued the Livingston County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office, claiming the deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop while he was having a stroke.
President Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday about the proposed peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as he wraps up his travel for the G7 summit. CBS News has this report.
Starting the day off mostly sunny and warm, high 76°. Expecting widespread rain and thunderstorms this evening. Heavy rainfall is likely which may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for areas south of M-59 tonight as we may see 1-2" of rain with these storms. The potential also exists for severe weather in the same area tonight, Slight Risk (2 of 5) with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.