Mixed Testimony In Sentencing Of Mom Accused Of Trying To Kill Autistic Daughter
Kelli Stapleton, 46, pleaded guilty last month to first-degree child abuse in a deal that averted a trial on an attempt murder charge.
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Kelli Stapleton, 46, pleaded guilty last month to first-degree child abuse in a deal that averted a trial on an attempt murder charge.
A 45-year-old man with an extensive criminal past is facing a slew of charges in connection to the death of a 77-year-old man who tried to give the ex-con a second chance.
The jury returned its verdict against Judy Higley-Zuehlke on Friday and found the 44-year-old defendant guilty of second-degree murder in the death of John Allen.
Bowling was found guilty last month of first-degree murder, dismemberment and other charges in the slayings of 32-year-old Danielle Greenway and 42-year-old Chris Hall at their home in Allen Park.
Bob Bashara, who is charged with hiring a hit man to kill his wife in Grosse Pointe Park, will stand trial for murder.
"We feel like they're zeroing in on the wrong person and that the real killer of April Millsap is still out there," he said.
The suspect is a black male, about six feet tall, and 190 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police.
"The only thing I can say is we're attempting to recover additional evidence..."
Sollars was found on the third floor of a vacant building on the 9900 block of Gratiot at Harper Avenue on Detroit's east side in July.
A jury has convicted a man of killing his ex-girlfriend and her fiancé, chopping up their bodies and dumping the remains into the Detroit River.
Peter Gerard Jones faces mandatory life in prison after being convicted of first-degree felony murder.
It's a first of a kind case in the state of Michigan.
LeAndre Childs, 18, walked in to Romulus police headquarters Thursday afternoon.
A judge has ordered a 14-year-old boy to stand trial on first-degree murder and armed robbery charges in the fatal shooting of Bilal Berreni.
The suspect is described as a handyman who apparently knew the 77-year-old victim and had been to his home in the past.
Police said evidence found in the city of Wayne led to arrests in the death of William Whitelaw.
Wayne County Judge Vonda Evans on Monday heard several motions from prosecutors and the defense before telling Bashara she'd like him to think about something...
Five bags containing 32-year-old Ramsay Scrivo's body parts were dumped off I-94 in February.
Prosecutors say the boy was 13 when he and three others killed Bilal Berreni.
A Detroit man charged in the slaying of his estranged wife whose two young children are missing will get a mental competency evaluation.
More details surrounding the case of an alleged road rage incident that left a man dead are emerging.
The judge on Wednesday said he believes Wafer acted out of panic and fear, and that he's "not a cold blooded killer."
Quagliata and Lucaj are charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man when their two cane corso dogs mauled a man while he was jogging.
Officers were called about 12:45 a.m. Friday to the apartment and found that 33-year-old James Arthur Washington had been stabbed multiple times.
Police also are looking into whether the Aug. 15 slaying may be connected to two other shootings i
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
A fatal crash happened on I-96 after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of a disabled car, but the driver was still inside.
A man died of his injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck early Monday in Sterling Heights, police said.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
A California man is accused of taking part in a large-scale gift card fraud scheme that targeted several Southeast Michigan Meijer stores.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
According to Detroit folklore, the Nain Rouge ("Red Dwarf") cursed the city after founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac attacked the creature in 1701. The annual Marche du Nain Rouge celebrates the legend with a costumed parade.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
Detroit police said they were looking for a woman who was last seen Saturday at Hollywood Casino. She was reported found on Monday morning.
Good morning Fam! Happy Monday, expecting a few scattered snow showers today, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Warming by mid week.
Iran has answered President Trump's threat to "obliterate" the country's power plants if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday evening, with more attacks on Israel and Gulf states, and threats to respond in kind.