Michigan man heads to prison for threats against judge, county prosecutor
A Northern Michigan man will serve prison time over threats to a judge, prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, the state attorney general's office said.
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A Northern Michigan man will serve prison time over threats to a judge, prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, the state attorney general's office said.
Federal officials will sell a Romulus warehouse that was once intended to become a detention center, a court document says.
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.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
A Michigan man will serve between two and 15 years in prison over a fraudulent effort to obtain COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program loans.
State officials say a Metro Detroit businesswoman "repeatedly lied to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation" about expenses related to a grant.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning fans about fake tickets, payment app scams, and fake check schemes ahead of the Pistons' second-round playoff run.
A Monroe, Michigan, man was convicted of multiple charges in a drive-by shooting in a residential neighborhood.
A Washington state man who was on the run for more than a decade was sentenced to prison in a 2013 criminal sexual conduct case in Michigan.
A 58-year-old woman lost some of her 401(k) retirement savings through a cryptocurrency-related scam, the Troy Police Department reported.
A man accused of sexually assaulting three individuals under the age of 13 while living in Osceola County, Michigan, has pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, the state's Department of Attorney General said Friday.
Officials say that 38-year-old Cheaira Broughton organized "push-out" thefts where a group would grab as many items as they could from the stores and run out.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a federal lawsuit challenging plans for an immigration detention facility in Romulus.
A Wyandotte, Michigan, man charged with embezzling more than $166,000 from his former employer was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison.
One person accused of defrauding Michigan gubernatorial candidates in a 2022 signature fraud case was sentenced on Wednesday to four to 20 years in prison.
A Michigan man was convicted in connection with the 2023 murder of his pregnant wife, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ended efforts to seek criminal prosecution over a false certificate of votes regarding Michigan's results in the 2020 presidential election.
A former chamber of commerce treasurer from Yale, Michigan, is facing two felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $35,000 from the organization.
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.
Officials across the country have criticized GoFundMe for creating unauthorized financial donation pages for charities and organizations.
A new text-based scam fraudulently claims to be from the 36th District Court in Wayne County, seeking toll payments.
It has been four decades since Eugene Gardella, Peggy Buchman, Carrie Karle, and their three other siblings learned that their mother, 44-year-old Belinda Gardella, was fatally stabbed.
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly threatened Republicans during a call to the state Capitol.
A woman who was living in Michigan at the time will serve seven months for convictions related to fraudulent pandemic-era loan applications.
Mark Totten, a former federal prosecutor, has suspended his campaign for the Michigan Attorney General race in the 2026 election cycle.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene on Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A 16-year-old was injured due to gunfire after a shooting on Monday night in Detroit.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene on Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
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.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
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.
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.
Waterparks and lakes are popular places to keep cool from the summer's heat - but one waterpark in Oakland County will be closed Tuesday with limited hours Wednesday and Thursday.
A heat wave is settling in over Metro Detroit. The Michigan Senate is considering a bill that would ease rules on lemonade stands. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
An extreme heat warning is in effect for Metro Detroit from noon Tuesday through Thursday evening, with temperatures reaching the mid 90s to 100 degrees and heat indices in excess of 105 degrees each day. There will be little nighttime relief as lows only cool into the mid 70s with heat index around 80 each night.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
With the extreme heat this week in Southeast Michigan, health experts say it's important to have a plan to stay safe for people who plan to spend time outside.