Gunman Who Killed EMU Football Player Gets 18-30 Years In Prison
A 20-year-old man who confessed to robbing and killing Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Demarius Reed has been sentenced.
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A 20-year-old man who confessed to robbing and killing Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Demarius Reed has been sentenced.
"If he gets sentenced under the murder guidelines, it's a death sentence," Theodore Wafer's attorney told WWJ, saying she will "definitely" appeal his second-degree murder conviction.
A suburban Detroit homeowner who opened his front door and blasted an unarmed woman on his porch has been found guilty of second-degree murder.
Is this a case of murder or self defense?
Cheatham is charged with first-degree murder, torture, arson and other crimes in the death of Mariah Smith.
April Millsap was murdered July 24 while walking her dog, Penny, along the Macomb Orchard Trail. Her killer is still out there.
State police are cautioning the public not to speculate about two men arrested Wednesday as the investigation continues.
One man was handcuffed and taken into custody, Wednesday, at a home in Wales Township.
Haron Elmawri, 23, is being held on a $1 million bond.
Through lots of sniffles and hugs, friends, family and classmates met with grief counselors to mourn the loss of April Millsap, 14, who was found murdered on Thursday.
A judge has set $1 million bonds for husband and wife from northwest Ohio who are charged in the slaying of the wife's former lover.
Wyoming Police Chief James Carmody said Brady Oestrike committed suicide after crashing his car on an entrance ramp during a police chase.
Police say a pregnant woman missing in the Grand Rapids area has been found dead in a vehicle driven by a man suspected of killing her boyfriend.
Did police intentionally ignore a witness who might have been one of the last people to see JoAnn Matouk-Romain alive?
The bodies of 17-year-old Jourdan Bobbish and 18-year-old Jacob Kudla were found in a field on Detroit's east side in 2012.
Witness Stephany Seawright testifyed Monday during cross-examination and said there was no doubt to what she saw.
A trial is scheduled to begin in the case of a Detroit man accused of abducting, raping and killing his girlfriend's 5-year-old niece.
Police believe 52-year-old Brian Martin of Ypsilanti was killed in Toledo and that his body is somewhere between Toledo and Anderson, Indiana.
A Grosse Pointe Park man goes on trial for the murder of his wife in October, and Judge Vonda Evans wants it to start on time.
A metro Detroit soccer player accused of killing a referee with a punch to the neck appeared in court for an arraignment Thursday.
A Dearborn man has been charged with second degree murder in the death of an adult-league soccer referee.
In and outside the courtroom Thursday, family members on both sides hugged and supported each other.
Kimberly DeJohn's body was found buried in a shallow grave northern Michigan.
Timothy Jones faces trial in connection with the death of Alicia Fox, whose kids are still missing.
Detroit police are looking for the public's help in identifying a man murdered late last month.
A person who was outside a disabled vehicle was struck and injured Thursday on I-96 in Metro Detroit.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A person who was outside a disabled vehicle was struck and injured Thursday on I-96 in Metro Detroit.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
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.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
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.
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.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
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.
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.
The Design Review Board in Birmingham reviewed plans Wednesday night for major exterior changes to a former CVS Health storefront along Woodward Avenue near East Lincoln Street.
President Trump brought reporters into the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon and took some questions about the war in Iran. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill into law that will allow Mackinac Island voters to decide on whether city council should have greater authority on ferry fares to the island.
Dozens of witnesses are expected to be called into court as a trial has begun against a former Warren Police Department officer facing charges over a 2024 crash that killed two men.
Good morning Family! Looking at another lovely day with plenty of sunshine with temps in the upper 80's. Friday looks hot with a high of 90° partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms moving in late Friday into Saturday. Sunday things clear once again. partly