Michigan Inmate Wins Case Granting Him An Air Mattress
45-year-old Richard Boone, a convicted robber, is in a prison in Kingsley near Traverse City. His medical history includes a hip replacement and major leg surgery.
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45-year-old Richard Boone, a convicted robber, is in a prison in Kingsley near Traverse City. His medical history includes a hip replacement and major leg surgery.
Hekmati was arrested in 2011 and sentenced to death for spying. The U.S. denies he's a spy.
A federal appeals court has deflated a Michigan prisoner's air mattress.
Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is submitting a list of early release candidates to Macomb Chief Circuit Court Judge John Foster, who can modify sentences, reduce bonds and release prisoners on tether.
Prison guard Kevin Ott was left with a fractured skull and stabbed multiple times after being attacked by an inmate with a lock hidden inside a sock.
Ed Buss told reporters in Lansing that better staffing alleviates other problems, and overall performance of Aramark Correctional Services "needs to be much better."
It's at least the second case of an Aramark employee being accused of smuggling drugs since the company began a $145-million contract with Michigan in December.
Schauer said the fine's cancellation shows "rank corruption" in Snyder's administration and Snyder "lied" by not confirming until Thursday that Aramark Correctional Services' fine was canceled.
The state says an inmate used a prison-made weapon to stab a guard multiple times at a prison near Jackson.
"No more hiding the obvious. We are substituting a negative with a positive."
The former Michigan Supreme Court Justice says she is afraid because it is possible she sentenced inmates in her prison facility.
Security at Michigan prisons has apparently gotten weaker in the six weeks since food service operations were handed over to a private contractor.
A new grant is allowing some homeless to get off the street and into a new apartment.
She was at the center of one of the biggest scandals in the history of Detroit.
Some laid off state prison food service workers may make a big career change.
Michigan prison guards have filed a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to pay for certain duties performed before and after their shifts.
State officials reversed themselves Tuesday in deciding to hire a private company to prepare food for Michigan's 44,000 prisoners, saying they originally misjudged a plan that would actually save the state about $16 million.
A Michigan man who reaped $2 million by telling inmates that he could spring them from prison wants to withdraw his guilty plea after learning he could face decades behind bars.
We're learning more about life behind bars for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and friend Bobby Ferguson, convicted yesterday and sent to jail to await sentencing.
A 66-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for the 2008 slayings of his brother and sister-in-law in their Livingston County home.
Tia Skinner's life sentence will be revisited because the U.S. Supreme Court banned mandatory no-parole sentences for teens convicted of murder. She was 17 at the time of the deadly attack.
Should teens convicted of the most brutal crimes be punished just like adults? Or should their youth matter?
Bill Schuette believes a judge's recent opinion on no-parole sentences for juveniles covers only five prisoners and is not a sweeping decision affecting other inmates.
All Michigan inmates serving no-parole sentences for murder committed as juveniles are entitled to a fair and meaningful possibility of release, a federal judge has ruled.
A southeastern Michigan man has pleaded guilty to mail fraud, two years after being accused of stealing $2.6 million from thousands of prisoners and their family members nationwide.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Police say the shooter has a certified pistol license.
A 21-year-old Ann Arbor man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a homicide that occurred in Ypsilanti Township nearly a month ago.
A Metro Detroit father is speaking out after his teenage daughter lost her life last weekend while saving a family member in the Detroit River.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
The boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday during a pretrial conference.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for their current tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
A fourth inmate since May has died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
One person was taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Thursday outside an elementary school, according to police.
A new bookstore is open on Detroit's northwest side, and the mission goes beyond business. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, meet the owner of Howard Family Bookstore aimed at expanding access to books while revitalizing a once blighted building in the city's Bethune neighborhood.
Our hazardous temperatures begin to improve after Friday as showers and storms move in.