New Trial Set For Detroit Man In Rape, Murder Of 5-Year-Old Girl
Cheatham is charged with first-degree murder, torture, arson and other crimes in the death of Mariah Smith.
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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.
Charlotte Jackson was being treated for burns over about 40 percent of her body.
The controversy began in 2010 when a different parole board held a public hearing and recommended that Jennifer Granholm commute Makowski's sentence to time served.
Jones was arraigned by video on an "accessory after the fact" charge which was followed by a "not guilty" plea on his behalf.
The father of one of two missing Detroit children was arrested, as well as an alleged accomplice.
A former Westland resident will serve 20 years in federal prison on charges relating to attempting to provide support to ISIS.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
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."
The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led a drug investigation that led to a search warrant served in Westland.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
A former Westland resident will serve 20 years in federal prison on charges relating to attempting to provide support to ISIS.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
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.
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.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
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.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Rock and Brews has opened in Royal Oak, Michigan, featuring live music, beverages and food inspired by a rock and roll theme.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The U.S. military said three warships came under "unprovoked attack" Thursday as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces launching missiles, drones and small assault boats. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption: Stuffed Crust the dog and Sage the cat.
A cyberattack targeted the Canvas academic app used by many schools and universities. Michigan gas prices are dropping slightly. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.