Man wrongly convicted of killing 2 hunters in 1990 agrees to $5.25M settlement
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
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A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
Michael Lopez is standing trial on charges relating to the death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said during 2024. Closing arguments are expected to start on Tuesday.
Wednesday was the first full day of witness testimony, including from an assistant medical examiner and state police investigators.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its three employees continues heading to trial.
A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
While Radcliff's case was already bound over to trial, attorneys agreed to postpone it from starting on March 9, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
Two suspects who were accused of posing as DTE workers and killing a Rochester Hills man last year were found guilty of murder on Friday.
More than half a dozen new witnesses took the stand in Oakland County court on Thursday for the murder trials against two people accused of posing as DTE workers, killing a Rochester Hills man.
Wednesday was Day 2 of the trial involving two men who allegedly posed as DTE workers to gain entry into a Rochester Hills, Michigan, home where the homeowner was found dead by police.
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second trial.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Marshella Chidester was found guilty of all charges she faced after the 2024 crash into a child's birthday party.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what to know.
Former Grand Rapids police Officer Christopher Schurr is on trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant who was shot and killed by the officer three years ago.
A jury has convicted a Richfield Township, Michigan man of five felony charges related to child pornography, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.
A woman on trial for the deadly Swan Boat Club crash last April in Monroe County, Michigan, has been found guilty on all charges.
After two days of testimonies from investigators, witnesses and the mother of the two children killed, the prosecution rested its case on the third day of the trial against Marshella Chidester.
Mariah Dodd took the stand on Tuesday and testified about the moments after the April 20, 2024, crash.
On the first day of the trial against Marshella Chidester, jurors heard opening statements and testimonies, including witnesses who were at the boat club when the crash happened.
Investigators believe the victim was targeted because he owned a jewelry store in Hamtramck.
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.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
According to AAA gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but those higher prices aren't keeping boaters in Livingston County from spending time out on the water.
Splash pads and pools across Metro Detroit officially opened for the season.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
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.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
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.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
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 community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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.
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.
Some people marked Memorial Day by getting up early and starting the day with a run.
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.
Some patchy fog will greet us on Tuesday morning, but sunshine and warmth will last the rest of the day and the week.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
A service was held on Monday in Troy to honor Michigan's own "Polar Bear" soldiers. More than half of the soldiers were from Michigan.