Port Huron man accused of shooting his 3 children denied bond
Jeffery Smerer appeared in court virtually and was charged with open murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of first-degree child abuse, and five gun charges.
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Jeffery Smerer appeared in court virtually and was charged with open murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of first-degree child abuse, and five gun charges.
Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson of Hazel Park, Michigan, were laid to rest on Saturday. The mother and son were killed in their home on Labor Day.
Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson were laid to rest on Saturday. The mother and son were killed in their Hazel Park home on Labor Day. Veronica Ortega spoke to family members after a service for the two.
A Canton man has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his wife, Wayne County prosecutors announced.
The Hill family watched in shock as Ladamien Hill had his first court appearance on Friday. Hill is accused of murdering his sister and nephew on Labor Day in their Hazel Park, Michigan, home.
The two were found dead in their home on Monday and are victims of what police are describing as "apparent trauma."
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
An Upper Peninsula man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his 19-month-old son.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
After multiple days of testimony, it could still be months before the judge decides whether to move forward.
A Highland Park, Michigan, man has been charged with a hate crime in the murder of a transgender woman whose body was found behind a business.
A 20-year-old man was killed and another was injured in the Aug. 2 shooting, police said.
In July, Jamarr Hill, 37, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
The man accused of killing Warren mother Ashley Elkins, who has been missing since January, was back in court Wednesday for Day 1 of the preliminary exam.
Shuvonne Vinson, who is charged in the double murder of her daughter's foster family, will go to trial in a case the judge called "sickening."
The 47-year-old man was charged in December 2024 after advancements in DNA testing capabilities allowed investigators to further analyze evidence in the case.
The family of James Dean Odle is seeking answers 14 years after the 28-year-old was shot and killed in Waterford Township, Michigan.
A man accused of stealing a Jeep from a dealership, leading police on a high-speed chase and killing a woman in a crash pleaded no contest to several charges.
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
Two people are charged in connection with the murder of a missing man after police found a bloody pickup truck abandoned.
A Center Line man will stand trial for allegedly fatally shooting another man at a hotel and then leading police on a standoff for several hours in February.
Two teens have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Detroit park that left a 4-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man dead.
Desmond Burks will head to trial on Jan. 5, 2026.
Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders in Idaho and entered a formal guilty plea in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the fatal stabbings of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather.
Airport officials say the newly installed barriers are part of an enhanced temporary safety measure.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison over circumstances that included stalking a minor and throwing Molotov cocktails at a Livingston County home.
A 100-year-old driver was seriously injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, police said.
Two men have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit man in Livonia last week
The City of Hazel Park has announced a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses.
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.
Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.
A person who was taken into custody after a fatal shooting on May 29 in Hazel Park, Michigan, has been released pending further investigation.
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.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
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.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
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.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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.
Voter registration in Michigan will include opt-out instructions for those who otherwise would be automatically registered to vote after certain appointments at a Michigan Secretary of State office.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather. But Consumers Energy says those few cents can add up quickly.
United Auto Workers members at American Axle went on strike early Monday at the plant in Three Rivers, Michigan, the union said.
President Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran "are continuing, at a rapid pace." He made the remark on his Truth Social platform. Natalie Brand reports.
Temporary concrete barriers are now in place outside the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after a driver crashed an SUV into the building entrance Friday morning.