Former Romulus mayor gets probation for theft, misuse of $15K in campaign funds
Officials say LeRoy Burcroff, 59, used campaign funds to pay for yacht dues, a family wedding and a Florida vacation.
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Officials say LeRoy Burcroff, 59, used campaign funds to pay for yacht dues, a family wedding and a Florida vacation.
A Metro Detroit junior high student is accused of domestic terrorism after a note was found in the school's bathroom in which the author threatened to shoot up the school, officials said.
The suspect has been arrested. Police are working to determine if it's connected to other knife assaults.
Whitmer will share details about her early life and how those experiences shaped her political vision as a leader, how she navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and became a target in a kidnapping plot. Whitmer's motto in politics, she writes in her book, is to "get s*** done."
A similar incident happened at the same center in February when eight Cadillacs were stolen.
Oakland County Executive David Coulter delivered his 2024 State of the County address on Thursday at The Hawk community center in Farmington Hills.
In the coming months, a block just down the road from the former Sparrow Hospital in Lansing will be transformed after a donation from the hospital and some elbow grease from Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteers at a Metro Detroit nonprofit are doing their part to help kids build a strong foundation when they become adults.
A hit-and-run incident in 2022 left Max McColl with broken legs and a traumatic brain injury. But the 25-year-old fought hard to recover and tell his story.
A dog missing in California since last summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in Michigan.
Delta Air Lines is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the April 8 eclipse from the air.
Officers will not conduct traffic stops on minor infractions, including tinted windows and cracked windshields.
The demolition of a historic school building in Oakland County can now occur, after a judge dropped a court order that was preventing the demolition from happening.
Eastern Michigan University's physics and astronomy students will be launching a high-altitude weather balloon to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse on April 8.
The company said there is no known bird flu risk associated with eggs that are currently on the market and no eggs have been recalled.
A hunter in Southwest Michigan thought he harvested a coyote, but genetic testing revealed that the animal was actually a gray wolf.
For 18 years, Sati Smith has been an essential member at Diversified Members Credit Union in Detroit.
The decision has prompted two groups to file lawsuits.
Police in Michigan say a 5-year-old boy was killed when he and a 6-year-old boy found a gun at their grandparents' home.
One of the six people charged in the 2023 homicide of a Michigan woman pleaded no contest Tuesday, officials said.
Michigan officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a commercial poultry facility in Ionia County.
A rule change will create licensing standards for kin caregivers in Michigan, benefiting family members, like grandparents, who step in to help raise loved ones.
Donald Trump continued to hammer President Joe Biden over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border as he returned to the campaign trail with visits to two pivotal midwestern swing states that could determine the outcome of the 2024 election.
John Sinclair, a poet, music producer and counterculture figure whose lengthy prison sentence after a series of small-time pot busts inspired a John Lennon song and a star-studded 1971 concert to free him, died Tuesday.
A Detroit-area woman was charged after she allegedly tried to get on a flight to London from Boston with 74 pounds of cannabis, which would have had a street value of $370,000, officials said.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced after an alleged Facebook photo posted last September depicted a Michigan judge in a coffin, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced after an alleged Facebook photo posted last September depicted a Michigan judge in a coffin, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Much warmer Tuesday morning
The Detroit Pistons flew to Charlotte on Sunday to kick off their last two road games before the all-star break. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said his goal is to have two-way breakout star Daniss Jenkins rostered by Monday. The rookie wants everyone to remember that he went undrafted.
The Washington Township Board of Trustees earlier this month asked the planning commission to review a zoning ordinance related to a planned data center. Many in the area say they don’t want the project to go through. Veronica Ortega has their story.
A mother is desperate to find her 25-year-old son who went missing from Wyandotte on Thursday. She said she last saw him at their home before he left to visit friends.
Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said he took some calls ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer reports on the only move the team made and why the organization has confidence in their core players.