Strong Support For Murder Suspect
Bruce Butler, accused of killing a Southfield store employee, made a brief court appearance on Wednesday. As WWJ's Chrystal Knight reported, family and friends came out in strong support of the suspect.
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Bruce Butler, accused of killing a Southfield store employee, made a brief court appearance on Wednesday. As WWJ's Chrystal Knight reported, family and friends came out in strong support of the suspect.
A Southfield man accused of murdering a liquor store worker ten months ago is expected to face a judge Wednesday morning.
Southfield police say a 48-year old was charged Saturday with the murder of Mike Khmoro who was shot to death last October behind Cronin's Liquor Store..
A police spokesperson said a "person of interest" is in custody, based on the preliminary findings by the Detroit Police Homicide unit.
A judge ordered an Oakland County psychologist to stand trial in the baseball bat beating death of his 20-year-old daughter in their Oxford home.
A big reward has been posted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for information in connection to the death of 5-year-old Mariah Smith.
A Federal Appeals Court has overtured a death sentence for a western Michigan man convicted of killing a woman in Manistee National Forest in 1997.
The attorney for accused cop killer Terry Bowling says his client's constitutional rights were violated when police placed a tracking device on his car that led authorities to a breaking and entering in Walled Lake in January.
An Oxford man has been found competent to stand trial in the baseball bat beating death of his daughter.
Robert Kelly is now charged with first degree pre-meditated murder after 20-year old Megan Roberts died of her injuries, Wednesday, at Henry Ford Hospital
A man who originally pursued an insanity defense to his mother's stabbing death based on a salt deficiency has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A 34-year-old Dearborn resident has been charged with first degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a 23-year-old Dearborn resident following an argument at a pickup basketball game.
The family of man who found fatally shot and burned in a home on Detroit's west side last April is pleading with the public for help in finding his killer.
A Roseville teenager will have to wait until next week to learn if she'll be tried as an adult after a deadly weekend stabbing.
Roseville police say 16-year old Tremain Robert Poe was found dead in a home in the 25000 block of Ford Street. He had been stabbed once in the upper abdomen. His girlfriend is facing charges.
A trial has started for a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Michigan man and wounding his wife in an attack prosecutors say was planned in part by the couple's daughter.
Casey Anthony will be sentenced Thursday after her conviction on four counts of lying to police in the case that saw her acquitted of her daughter's death.
WWJ Legal Analyst Charlie Langton says the prosecution's case against a Florida mom accused in her daughter's murder was probably hurt by the lack of any direct evidence.
A 19-year-old St. Clair County man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the knife slaying of a Yale man.
A man accused of striking a Detroit police officer with his car in the Greektown entertainment area has been charged with murder.
A Commerce Township was arraigned on Father's Day, facing murder charges in the death of his four-month old baby boy.
A Plymouth man convicted in the beheading of a River Rouge man four years ago will not get a new trial.
A southeastern Michigan man who authorities say fatally stabbed and nearly severed the head of his sister before dumping her body in a park has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A Michigan man accused of fatally stabbing and nearly severing the head of his sister before dumping her body in a park has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Freddie Young appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court Saturday on a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of 45-year-old Greg McNicol.
Michigan leaders are vowing action on dam safety reforms after the latest dam failure crisis.
Perry Johnson's campaign seeks a court order to stop John James from using the phrase "John James Governor" in campaign materials, saying it could mislead Michigan voters.
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.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
A Detroit man has been found guilty of killing a Fenton Township man in a 2024 Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong, prosecutors said.
Paige Shiver's attorneys say the University of Michigan "must take accountability" for a "hostile" environment at its athletic department
Any storms that do develop could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds, though the overall severe threat appears limited at this time.
A man, whom authorities say is homeless, is charged with a hate crime over antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Federal regulators gave the corporate owner seven days to bring an engineer on site and file an assessment after record flooding nearly caused the dam to overtop in April.
Some regulars at the Daly Drive In said they've been having lunch there for decades, the waitstaff know their names and even their orders. They said it's a real shame the restaurant is set to close.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kristen McDonald Rivet and Rick Crawford introduced the SNAP Rotisserie Chicken Act.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
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.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
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 during an appearance on Michigan Matters, which airs this Sunday.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has reopened after ongoing months-worth of renovations.
Frank Penna, executive chef at Villa Penna, shares the story of garlic's cardiovascular kick.
DTE Energy said on Thursday that it intends to hold off on seeking rate hikes for at least two years after requesting $474.3 million to support the electric grid and power generation.
A man has been arrested in connection with vandalism of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Michigan.