Michigan man accused of keeping dead wife in freezer sentenced to up to 8 years in prison
A judge has sentenced a Michigan man who kept his dead wife's body in a freezer for months to prison.
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Michigan man cleared of sexual assault after 35 years behind bars
A man who was accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in southwestern Michigan is out of prison after 35 years.
Michigan businessman sentenced in $180 million bank fraud that paid for lavish lifestyle, classic cars
A businessman who orchestrated a $180 million check-kiting scheme and used the proceeds to live a lavish lifestyle and amass one of the world's most revered classic car collections has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
Metro Detroit man sentenced to 45-70 years in prison for 3 killings
A Detroit-area man who pleaded guilty to killing his mother, stepfather and his child's mother while free on bond has been sentenced to 45-70 years in prison.
Judge wants to know why men tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot were moved to federal prisons
A judge wants to know why two men convicted of secondary roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have been transferred to federal prisons out of state.
Lobbyist gets 2 years in prison for Michigan marijuana bribery scheme
A lobbyist has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley sentenced to 2 months behind bars
A former Republican candidate for governor of Michigan has been sentenced to two months behind bars for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol riot prosecutors seek prison for former Michigan candidate for governor
Prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence for a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor.
Oxford High School shooter will get life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students, judge rules
A teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison.
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.
Manslaughter charges thrown out in Michigan prisoner's death
A judge has dismissed charges against six people in the death of a Michigan prisoner who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained.
Prison escapes in America: How common are they and what's the real risk?
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
Michigan man cleared of killing 2 hunters to get $1 million for wrongful convictions
The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $1.03 million to a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two hunters.
Detroit-area businessman gets more than 2 years in prison for paying bribes for marijuana license
A Detroit-area businessman has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
Michigan man linked to extremist group gets year in prison for gun crimes
A Detroit-area man linked to an anti-government group has been sentenced to a year in prison for gun-related crimes.
Man who was a minor when he killed and beheaded a teen gets shorter sentence
A Kent County judge is shortening the prison sentence of a man who was a teenager when he killed and beheaded another teen in the Grand Rapids area.
Michigan meat processor ordered to pay fines after teen lost hand in grinder
The owner of a meat business in western Michigan has been ordered to pay nearly $1,200 after a 17-year-old worker lost his hand in a grinder.
Western Michigan man gets life for striking woman with pickup, leaving body in woods
A western Michigan man convicted of murder after striking a 64-year-old woman with his pickup truck and then taking her body to a wooded area has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Michigan school staffer recalls shooting with 'disbelief' as judge considers sentence
Prosecutors are making their case that a Michigan teenager should be sentenced to life in prison for killing four students at his high school in 2021.
A Michigan judge will decide if a teenage school shooter will spend his life in prison
A judge in Michigan must decide whether a teenager who killed four students at his school should spend his life in prison.
Western Michigan man is sentenced to a year in jail for New Year's shooting that killed 2
A western Michigan man has been sentenced to a year in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty in a January shooting that killed two men at a New Year's party.
Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says
A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match.
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison
Van Houten, now in her 70s, received a life sentence for helping Manson's followers carry out the 1969 killings of Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary.
Actor Allison Mack released from prison for role in alleged sex cult
Mack pleaded guilty to charges that she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
Michigan prisons ordered to allow faith group that believes in race separation
The Michigan prison system has been ordered to recognize Christian Identity as a religious group.
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Michigan man accused of keeping dead wife in freezer sentenced to up to 8 years in prison
A judge has sentenced a Michigan man who kept his dead wife's body in a freezer for months to prison.
UAW reaches verbal tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The United Auto Workers union and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have verbally reached a tentative agreement, coming closer to ending a nearly three-month strike.
Judge enters $120M order against former owner of failed Michigan's Edenville Dam
A judge has signed a $120 million order against the former owner of a Michigan dam that failed after days of rain in 2020.
City of Detroit opens warming centers, respite locations
Recreation centers and library branches are available as respite locations during hours of operation. Additionally, the city opened city-funded warming centers through March 31 for those who are homeless and in need of shelter during the winter.
An 84-year-old Harrison Township man accused of driving while intoxicated and fatally striking a Troy man with his vehicle has been charged.
An 84-year-old Harrison Township man accused of driving while intoxicated and fatally striking a Troy man with his vehicle has been charged.
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Michigan man accused of keeping dead wife in freezer sentenced to up to 8 years in prison
A judge has sentenced a Michigan man who kept his dead wife's body in a freezer for months to prison.
UAW reaches verbal tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The United Auto Workers union and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have verbally reached a tentative agreement, coming closer to ending a nearly three-month strike.
Judge enters $120M order against former owner of failed Michigan's Edenville Dam
A judge has signed a $120 million order against the former owner of a Michigan dam that failed after days of rain in 2020.
City of Detroit opens warming centers, respite locations
Recreation centers and library branches are available as respite locations during hours of operation. Additionally, the city opened city-funded warming centers through March 31 for those who are homeless and in need of shelter during the winter.
An 84-year-old Harrison Township man accused of driving while intoxicated and fatally striking a Troy man with his vehicle has been charged.
An 84-year-old Harrison Township man accused of driving while intoxicated and fatally striking a Troy man with his vehicle has been charged.
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Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs due to potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
GM-UAW tentative agreement hangs in the balance as workers divided
The tentative agreement ratification vote for General Motors and United Auto Workers is turning into a nailbiter.
General Motors UAW workers appear to have voted down tentative contract deal
The tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be headed for defeat.
UAW president Shawn Fain demands government action against corporate greed and economic injustice
Speaking to a Senate committee on Capitol Hill, the United Auto Workers union president Shawn Fain called on the government to create an economy that works for the working class.
Stellantis will offer buyout, early retirement packages to 6,400 U.S. nonunion salaried workers
Stellantis says it will offer buyout or early retirement packages to about 6,400 nonunion U.S. salaried employees.
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Aretha Franklin's sons awarded real estate as judge cites handwritten will
A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star's sons.
Social media post on Detroit violin giveaway goes viral with requests from across the country
The post was eventually seen by hundreds of thousands of people, and the requests for the violins started pouring in from all over the country.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
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Tesla releases the Cybertruck this week. Here's what to know.
The Cybertruck arrives at a time when automakers are lowering the price of their EVs to appeal to more buyers.
Aretha Franklin's sons awarded real estate as judge cites handwritten will
A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star's sons.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers on 14-game losing streak
Detroit will try to break its 14-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons play Los Angeles.
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FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Michigan veterinarian urges vigilance as mysterious dog illness spreads
A mysterious illness is spreading in dogs across the country. While no official cases have been reported in Michigan so far, some veterinarians said they are seeing sick dogs that are not responding to typical treatments.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Michigan State introduces new football coach Jonathan Smith
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach.
Former Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings
Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the season, choosing the championship-rich franchise over other suitors for the four-time All-Star's return to the NHL from hip surgery.
Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers on 14-game losing streak
Detroit will try to break its 14-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons play Los Angeles.
Red Wings take win streak into matchup with the Rangers
The Detroit Red Wings aim to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the New York Rangers.
Jim Harbaugh, set to return to sideline, wonders who could have it better than No. 2 Wolverines
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is looking forward to taking some pregame hits in Indianapolis — friendly blows that will be delivered by his coach, Jim Harbaugh, who has completed the Big Ten's suspension.
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Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Riney discusses the recent $400 million donation by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for two different projects they are involved with in the Motor City.
Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector?
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Michigan Matters: Confronting the digital divide and a roundtable on the UAW strike
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Study says drug overdoses increased in pregnant, postpartum women
A recent study shows that drug overdoses among pregnant and postpartum women is on a rise. Dr. Leanne Roberts Snyder joined CBS News Detroit to discuss women's health.
Three tugboats rescue grounded freighter in Detroit River
The "Barbro G" carrying 21,000 tons of wheat from Canada to Italy ran aground Monday after its bow thrusters failed.
Allen Park High School library named among best in Michigan
Allen Park High School's library has been named among the best in Michigan.
Detroit nonprofit CEO uses second chance to give back to community
Cherise Donelson Sweeney with Detroit nonprofit Saving Mothers has been giving back to the community for the past 10 years.
NEXT Weather Forecast from Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey 11-28-23
Warmer air moves in, along with a good breeze, after one more chilly night in the upper teens. Our attention turns to a wintry mix on Friday.