Bribery Trial Involving Mail Truck Repairs Starts
A federal jury in Detroit has heard opening statements in a bribery trial involving the repair of mail trucks in southeastern Michigan.
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A federal jury in Detroit has heard opening statements in a bribery trial involving the repair of mail trucks in southeastern Michigan.
Another potential juror had much to share. She said she had burned down her ex-husband's house in 1994 and was given probation. "I'm not a bad person..."
The Michigan Department of Corrections says two parole agents have been suspended as officials investigate why two ex-convicts now charged with killing an 80-year-old Royal Oak woman were on the streets in the first place.
A judge has denied a request by three people charged with trying to stir rebellion against the U.S. government to have taxpayer-funded lodging during trial.
Prospective jurors have been called to federal court in Detroit to fill out questionnaires in the trial of seven people charged with trying to stir rebellion against the government.
Former Miss USA Rima Fakih made a brief appearance at Highland Park District Court where she will face a bench trial on misdemeanor drunk driving charges.
Lawyers for eight people accused of being part of anti-government militia are opposing the use of an anonymous jury at an upcoming trial in Detroit.
A preliminary examination date of January 27th has been set for the couple accused of murdering 80-year-old Nancy Dailey, of Royal Oak, late last month.
A West Bloomfield teen has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of another teen earlier this year.
Joshua Clough of Lenawee County is accused of conspiring to rebel against the government among other charges. He and eight other people are scheduled to go to trial in February.
A jury will decide if 38-year-old Rahim Lockridge intended to kill his wife Kenyatta or if he was simply defending himself after she attacked him.
Trevaun Brooks, accused of assaulting and impregnating his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter, will remain in jail until his next court hearing,
A man charged with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound flight with a bomb will not speak to jurors when trial opens next week.
The "stand by" attorney for a Nigerian charged with trying to destroy an international flight with a bomb on behalf of al-Qaida, says he is disappointed with the jurors that were picked.
Jury selection has been completed in the trial of the alleged "underwear bomber," Umar Farouk Abdul-Mutallaab.
A 12-member jury and 4 alternates have been selected for the trial of a Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a plane over the skies of Detroit.
47 people have made the final cut as prospective jurors in the trial of a man charged with a failed terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound plane.
A hearing to determine if some Romulus police officers and the former police chief will stand trial on corruption and other charges has been postponed because of the amount of evidence.
Another full day of jury selection is expected in the trial of a man charged in a failed Christmas 2009 terrorist attack on a plane near Detroit.
Another full day of jury selection is expected in the trial of a man charged in a failed Christmas 2009 terrorist attack on a plane near Detroit.
A Nigerian man charged with trying to bring down an airliner near Detroit is going to trial for the 2009 Christmas Day terrorist attack.
A judge has excused several potential jurors in the case of the Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, accused of wearing a bomb inside his underwear on Christmas 2009.
A week before jury selection, lawyers and a man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound jetliner are returning to court to discuss the process.
Attorneys for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and other defendants in a City Hall corruption case Monday met with prosecutors and federal judge Nancy Edmunds.
The man accused of killing Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil has pleaded no contest to second degree murder charges.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
A Saginaw, Michigan, man was sentenced to 23 to 45 years in prison in connection with the 2003 murder of 57-year-old Jeanette Wilton.
Village Trustee Jo Self said on Monday that the village president has apologized to the resident who painted the Pride display on the sidewalk with washable paint.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
Another tornado was confirmed from a severe weather outbreak last week, bringing Michigan's total number of twisters so far this year to 21.
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
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.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
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.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
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.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
On Monday, Kentucky named J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal showed some rust in his start Saturday, his first in the majors since April 29, and that was to be expected.
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.
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.
Two separate storm chances arrive this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
A proposed fireworks curfew is moving to the full Detroit City Council after a lengthy public hearing that drew strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time. Last week, Rocket announced it would not renew its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour event heading into 2027, ending an eight-year run that began in 2019.
The Village of Pinckney said city officials shouldn't have washed away a legal Pride display earlier this month.