Man Sentenced To Life In Prison In Murder Of April Millsap
James VanCallis was convicted last month of first-degree murder, kidnapping and assault with intent to rape in the 14-year-old girl's death.
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James VanCallis was convicted last month of first-degree murder, kidnapping and assault with intent to rape in the 14-year-old girl's death.
Bobbie Maples, 32, disappeared in December 2014, less than two weeks after giving birth.
Crime Stoppers is asking for anonymous tips to help the family of Tarrick Brown, a.k.a. Nuke-Nuke, who was murdered on Feb. 28, 2005. The organization is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The 5-year-old girl had pneumonia and weighed just 25 pounds when an emergency crew found her last spring.
Police are on the hunt for a suspect in connection with an overnight shooting in Flint.
Investigators said the two were "engaged in a physical fight" before the stabbing at the Northport apartment complex.
The Michigan appeals court has cleared the way for the parole board to release a Macomb County man who fatally shot his ex-wife's boyfriend in the back four times.
A jury in St. Clair County returned the verdicts Friday against Andrew and Hilery Maison.
In a decision that shocked those involved in the case, a Detroit man was found not guilty in the murder of a Little League coach.
Carla disappeared in 1979. Her body was found 13 years later inside a drum encased in cement, but 23 more years would pass before she could be identified.
Rahsohn Perry's attorney has said the case's key issue was whether Perry fired n self-defense.
Dennis McPherson was attacked Jan. 9 with a hatchet at his Muskegon Township home.
River Rouge police are searching for a 17-year-old boy in connection with his relative's murder.
A Detroit-area man convicted of having his wife killed so he could devote himself to a life of bondage and domination is continuing his efforts for a new trial.
A Detroit mother and her former boyfriend have been sentenced to prison in the death of her 7-year-old son.
Authorities in Ottawa County are investigating a homicide that a man tried to cover up by setting the body of a 37-year-old woman and a car on fire.
On Sunday, August 16, Norman Spencer took an afternoon drive to show a house his sister was selling on Detroit's east side -- he never made it.
A woman has been sentenced to life in prison for carjacking a truck and killing the 76-year-old owner as he tried to stop her.
"What he would've said had he testified is not relevant here because he waived his right."
Authorities say he hit the teen with a motorcycle helmet and stomped on her in July 2014 while she was walking her dog along the Macomb Orchard Trail in Armada.
Bob Bashara, known as "Master Bob," wants his murder conviction and life sentence thrown out, saying his rights were violated by an ineffective defense.
Kyla Juane Nundley, 47, was arrested at the scene.
A man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old French street artist in Detroit will spend at least two decades behind bars.
Jesse Gunderson old the judge he didn't understand the charges but understands that he'll remain in jail.
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of a 58-year-old man who was struck in the head with an ax on Saturday.
A bear that was spotted up a tree in a mid-Michigan city was safely relocated by wildlife officials, local authorities said.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
A group of residents on Holland Road in Taylor, Michigan, say they are now doing everything they can to keep their neighborhood the way it is after some of them received a letter saying the city is considering rezoning their neighborhood.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after one person was hurt in a shooting on Tuesday.
A group of residents on Holland Road in Taylor, Michigan, say they are now doing everything they can to keep their neighborhood the way it is after some of them received a letter saying the city is considering rezoning their neighborhood.
City officials say the proposal is a routine request tied to the annual event and nothing more.
Officials say the researchers are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
A bear that was spotted up a tree in a mid-Michigan city was safely relocated by wildlife officials, local authorities said.
The St. Clair Little League complex is facing damage after vandalism forced the closure of two bathroom facilities over the weekend.
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.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
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.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
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.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
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.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Florida's attorney general has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profit and speed over user safety and that the harms caused by ChatGPT "are substantial and outweigh any benefits of ChatGPT use."
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence. But there is some pushback. CBS News has this report.
The Ann Arbor teachers union plans a rally on Wednesday, asking for community support as they work to negotiate a new contract agreement.
Vials containing deactivated Mpox were confiscated from two passengers at Detroit Metro. Curfew rules for Detroit fireworks set for public hearing. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Good morning Family! Happy Hump Day! Looking at another lovely day with plenty of sunshine with temps in the low 80's. Staying clear the rest of the week with temps warming into the upper 80's by tomorrow. The next chance for rain arrives late Friday night and over part of the weekend.