Searching for solutions: Taking on the gun debate
As we learn more about the Michigan State University shooting, CBS News Detroit is diving deeper into what leads to shootings and how communities cope.
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As we learn more about the Michigan State University shooting, CBS News Detroit is diving deeper into what leads to shootings and how communities cope.
Here are some of the best stories from the CBS News Detroit team this week.
A judge has rejected a request from the parents of the Oxford School shooter to attend their son's hearing that will determine if he has a chance at parole or if he will get life in prison.
The court noted that the legal threshold at this stage of the case is fairly low under Michigan law.
Parents of the some of the Oxford Schools shooting victims spoke out against a recent ruling dismissing their civil case.
The appeals court challenged lawyers on both sides but seemed to sharply question the couple's lawyers more.
In an update on Monday, New York-based Guidepost Solutions says it has "continued to receive greater voluntary cooperation from District employees including critical witnesses."
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ellen Brennan ruled that Oxford School District Employees have government immunity.
An Oakland County Circuit Court judge has dismissed all Oxford governmental employees and entities from a civil lawsuit related to the shooting at Oxford High School.
Oxford Community Schools wants a judge to toss a lawsuit connected to the deadly shooting more than a year ago
Knowing the pain of surviving a mass shooting, an Oxford High School graduate is comforting others in a way no one else can.
In remembrance, Michiganders are encouraged to share a moment of silence at 12:51 p.m. on Wednesday. At 7 p.m., they are invited to light luminaries outside of their homes.
Policies and procedures that could have prevented a mass shooting that left four students dead at a Michigan high school last year were approved earlier but never implemented, two former school board officials said Monday.
In the final school board meeting before the 1-year anniversary of the tragic Oxford School Shooting, emotions ran high.
The tears flowed as Oxford School Board member Dan A'lessandro read the letter of resignation at the November 22, 2022 board meeting from former superintendent Ken Weaver. In the letter, Weaver said he resigned due to health reasons.
Prosecutors said they'll seek a life sentence with no chance for parole for a 16-year-old boy who killed four fellow students at a Michigan school and pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism.
Judge considers if a jury should hear from mass shooting experts in the case against the Oxford HS shooter parents.
With the Oxford High School shooter's guilty plea, his attorneys will argue why he shouldn't face a life sentence
Ethan Crumbley pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism and first-degree murder in the Oxford High School shooting that killed four students and put an extraordinary focus on the boy's home life and the alleged role of his parents in the tragedy.
A company that was hired to conduct a third-party investigation into the Nov. 30 deadly shooting at Oxford High School is scheduling interviews with students, parents and community members.
The attorney representing the victims' families in a lawsuit against the district is accusing school officials of missing multiple red flags that he believes could've prevented the tragedy.
Attorney Ven Johnson and the families of victims in the Oxford High School shooting held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss new findings in the case.
Oxford school board president Tom Donnelly was candid about the pressures he and other board members faced since the deadly shooting last November that tragically ended the lives of four students.
Students at Oxford High School return to school Thursday for their first day of school since last year's deadly shooting.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Wednesday, officials said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Severe storms are moving through the northern portion of Southeast Michigan on Sunday evening, prompting weather warnings in parts.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Michigan, has canceled a product release event after an estimated crowd of hundreds of people gathered for it early Saturday, according to police.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
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 Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
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.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
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.
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.
Things will feel very different by mid-week
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
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