Kilpatrick Tethered, Under House Arrest Over $2K Gift
Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been put on a tether and confined to his residence over concerns about cash he received via wire transfer at an area Walmart last month.
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Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been put on a tether and confined to his residence over concerns about cash he received via wire transfer at an area Walmart last month.
A Michigan parole agent plans to interview Detroit's ex-Mayor after he was caught on camera counting $2,000 in cash at Walmart.
There's buzz that the ex-Mayor could be arrested on a parole violation in connection with security footage that shows him counting cash.
According to news reports, the allure of building a Wal-Mart near ancient pyramids in Mexico, and thus gaining access to global tourists nearby, was so strong that Wal-Mart circumvented democratic institutions and bribed the right people to get their way.
Many major retailers including Target and Walmart released their Black Friday deals nearly two weeks in advance. Stay up-to-the-minute on Black Friday deals in metro Detroit here!
The curse of brain dead Republicans is not limited to Washington, DC. It turns out that GOP leaders in state capitols have also been unable to digest the results of November's elections.
After all the hype regarding Walmart employees' discontent with their employer and the threat of a strike on Black Friday, the long holiday weekend was saw banner sales and virtually no protest at Walmarts.
Some employees are upset over working conditions, pay and health care and have threatened to walk out or slow down their pace to frustrate shoppers and get management's attention.
Attention shoppers! The time has come to cash in on the best deals of the holiday retail season. You may be wondering when stores open in Detroit. Check out our list of Black Friday store hours.
About 1.4 million people work for Walmart -- and the site, and other union affiliated networks, are urging those workers to walk off the job on Thanksgiving.
Sterling Heights police are trying to find out why a young man drove his car into a Walmart store early Monday.
A Waterford Township woman wants to know what was in a syringe needle that stuck her while she was trying on pants at Walmart in Rochester Hills.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says Walmart is squelching plans to fix up the retailer's old location at the Tech Center at 12 Mile Road and Van Dyke.
Did you see this CBS Detroit YouReport! photo taken at the Walmart in Rochester? This tired kid caught some z's in a pile of merchandise in their parent's shopping cart on Black Friday.
The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to St. Clair Sept. 24-25 for its fifth and final stop in the Michigan Division.
Walmart and Sam's Club will offer flu shot clinics by Mollen Immunization Clinics, now available in more than 4,100 select stores and clubs nationwide.
Walmart is bringing back something its customers have been asking for since the Great Recession: layaway.
Avila will be appearing at the Verizon store inside of the Walmart store on Plymouth Road in Livonia. He will be greeting fans and signing photo cards.
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Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.
The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to the St. Clair River June 25 for the first of five stops in the Michigan Division.
Thanks to the generosity of local McDonald's owners and operators, 25 fourth and fifth grade Detroit students will be going on a one-week camping excursion at Skyline Camp & Retreat Center in picturesque Almont.
An Ypsilanti Walmart store was evacuated for a time after an employee found a suspicious package with wires attached to it.
A Florida tomato grower is voluntarily recalling its grape tomatoes after a sample tested positive for salmonella.
When a Walmart employee was fired in 2009 after testing positive for marijuana use, he sued, claiming he used marijuana for medical purposes. He lost the lawsuit, but the ordeal may not be over just yet.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan.
Grand Blanc police stopped a wrong-way freeway driver who was later estimated to be driving at three times Michigan's legal limit of blood alcohol level.
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is condemning a Farmington Hills school board trustee's comments that many claim were aimed at U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed as anti-Arab racism.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is condemning a Farmington Hills school board trustee's comments that many claim were aimed at U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed as anti-Arab racism.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
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One of the causes that Rocket Classic has supported in Detroit is College, Career and Beyond. Jason Malone talks about the organization's history and the support that Rocket Classic has provided.
Novi City West, a development that includes housing and restaurants, is in the planning stage. Michigan cyclosporiasis cases continue to spike. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
President Trump visited Metro Detroit on Monday, delivering remarks at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground. Now back in Washington, Mr. Trump is set to host the leaders of Israel and Ukraine. CBS News has this report.
The Rocket Classic golf tournament begins July 30 at Detroit Golf Club. One of the events leading up to it is the Par 3 in the D, which is a rooftop golf challenge taking place July 28.