Macomb County inmate found dead in prison cell; MSP opens homicide investigation
Michigan State Police have opened a homicide investigation following the death of a Macomb County inmate.
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Michigan State Police have opened a homicide investigation following the death of a Macomb County inmate.
Michigan State Police led the investigation.
In Michigan, more inmates are earning high school diplomas, technical certificates, and college credits than ever before.
Dell Crawford was in prison over the murder of Tatanisha "Joy" Williams of Detroit, but has since been exonerated.
While the legislation passed both the Michigan House and Senate, it was never formally sent to the governor, leaving it stalled in legal limbo.
An attempted drug smuggling scheme that included methamphetamine found in a state prison yard in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is under investigation.
Production has started on the special edition Michigan vehicle license plates that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Three people were arrested in January 2025 while en route from Detroit to Kalamazoo with 12 pounds of methamphetamine in the vehicle.
Gardens at Michigan correctional facilities this year have generated over 116,000 pounds of produce, which has been donated to food pantries and other community groups, state officials said Friday.
John Skelton, the father of three boys who have been missing for 15 years, is set to be released later this month.
Operation Safe Neighborhoods started in 2022, and is aimed at reducing gun violence involving Michigan's parolees and probationers.
Contraband material was confiscated after an attorney/client visit at Central Michigan Correctional Facility.
According to the report, the population in 2024 was 32,778, a sharp decline from 51,554 in 2007. Officials predict that the population will continue to decrease by the end of 2029.
It alleges that between January 2025 and March 2025, roughly 500 women were illegally recorded naked during the searches, as well as while taking a shower and using the bathroom.
A Michigan Department of Corrections employee accuses a former spokesperson of sexual harassment, claiming the individual repeatedly coerced her into having sex.
The MDOC said it views increases in recruitment classes as a work in progress.
The goal is to prevent contraband like letters laced with drugs from entering Michigan's prison facilities.
Supporters of the "Second Look" legislation hope that passing the bill could reduce the number of inmates in Michigan prisons and help solve the shortage of correctional policies across the state.
On Thursday, workers were outside of Michigan's only women's prison, the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer was arraigned in connection to smuggling narcotics into a Jackson County facility, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
A union that represents Michigan corrections officers asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday to deploy the National Guard to help understaffed prisons.
A woman has been charged for allegedly having sex with an inmate and providing contraband while she worked as a corrections officer at a Michigan prison.
Prisoners in Michigan could have a new way to be released earlier under legislation that was introduced in the state Senate on Tuesday.
Inmates at Michigan's Huron Valley Correctional Facility will be allowed to send their breastmilk home for their children under a new program.
The shooter, who turned 18 on April 28, was transported to the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee, Michigan, an all-male prison, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
A young man has appeared in a Michigan court on murder charges, three days after a teenager and a woman were fatally shot in a dispute about who could play an informal game of soccer.
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
From the Detroit riverfront to the city skyline, the Renaissance Center remains one of the most recognizable symbols of downtown Detroit.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
The main window for weather activity looks to open during the mid-to-late afternoon and persist through the evening hours.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
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.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
According to the Detroit Fire Department, authorities received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect. Details on the arrest were not immediately released.
Warmer air arrives Saturday with a storm risk in the afternoon before we clear and cool for Mother's Day.
A new class of heroes will be joining the Detroit Fire Department. On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
An 18-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing a 39-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy over a soccer game.
The city of Detroit is tightening its vetting process for fill dirt used at demolition sites.