Michigan Woman Takes Plea Deal, Admits Guilt In Husband's Murder
Court records show Carol Kopenkoskey admitted to shooting her husband five times.
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Court records show Carol Kopenkoskey admitted to shooting her husband five times.
Peter G. Jones is a 46-year old ex-convict whose criminal history includes two murders.
A 73-year-old Detroit man faces up to 20 years in prison in the slaying of a woman whose dismembered body was found in his bathtub.
Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of an elderly woman who was found murdered inside her condo.
He said it would be helpful to prepare for trial, but prosecutors objected.
Bobby Taylor was convicted of killing Rosaline Lee, and dumping her body in a local lake.
Farmington Hills police are combing through evidence looking for a solid lead in the murder of a popular party store owner.
In an unusual case, a federal judge is recommending that a convicted killer from Wayne County be allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge after nearly 35 years in prison.
A man faces sentencing next year in Monroe County after entering a plea agreement in three slayings from 1972.
A man accused of killing a his girlfriend's 4-year-old son on a central Michigan Indian reservation admitted he delivered a fatal punch to the boy's head before burning his body.
An elderly man who was murdered inside his apartment personally let his suspected killers into his home, according to police.
Detroit police say DNA evidence has helped solved a homicide from 20 years ago.
Authorities say the 25-year-old killed a 71-year-old Detroit woman who rescued her from homelessness as a child.
A federal judge has agreed to sever some of the charges against a man accused of killing a 4-year-old boy on an Indian reservation near Mount Pleasant.
The 45-year-old accepted a plea deal in the 1991 rape and killing of a mother of five at a metro Detroit social agency where both of them worked.
James Craig is criticizing the initial investigation into the year-old unsolved slayings of four people at an east side Detroit home.
Tyler "TJ" Taylor was gunned down last month on this way to work.
Kristopher Pratt, 20, of Detroit, stood mute to open murder and other charges in the death of Demarius Reed.
"This was a most unspeakable crime," said Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad.
"You can't just shoot someone who's knocking on your door."
Police say they're received a ton of information, but have yet to ID the killer.
A man has been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for the shooting death of a friend at a Livingston County gun club.
A judge threw out the Allegan County case due to a lack of evidence.
New tips are being sought in the case of a 23-year-old Eastern Michigan University student whose December bathtub drowning was ruled a homicide.
Evonne Robinson, whose son was killed in 2008, said she's fed up with the no-snitch policy.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a town hall Thursday evening in Detroit, with the midterm election now under two months away.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Thursday approved a $74.52 million net rate increase for DTE gas customers, which is more than 50% lower than the utility requested.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.
Cosm Detroit is opening its doors, bringing a new kind of sports and entertainment experience to the city.
A Detroit man accused of posting a video of himself burning and torturing a raccoon earlier this year pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Sixteen former members of the University of Michigan men's ice hockey team filed a lawsuit, claiming they were subjected to hazing and sexualized abuse as first-year players.
The Lochmoor Country Club site remained an active emergency scene on Thursday morning, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to Enbridge's outgoing CEO urging the company to stop using Line 5 and find an alternative to the 73-year-old pipeline rather than wait for a tunnel that could be a decade away.
TSA describes Gateside as a new program that makes it easier for members to "return to the gate for welcomes and send-offs, meet friends during a layover and enjoy dining and shopping along the way."
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to Enbridge's outgoing CEO urging the company to stop using Line 5 and find an alternative to the 73-year-old pipeline rather than wait for a tunnel that could be a decade away.
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Cosm Detroit is opening its doors, bringing a new kind of sports and entertainment experience to the city.
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges; the NFL said it is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy and Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its football broadcasts.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
A Detroit man accused of posting a video of himself burning and torturing a raccoon earlier this year pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a town hall Thursday evening in Detroit, with the midterm election now under two months away.
Police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was found shot to death inside a Detroit clothing store on Wednesday.
Macomb County Community Mental Health offers advice for helping children navigate back-to-school anxiety.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.