Trial date set for Detroit man charged in murder of prominent neurosurgeon
Desmond Burks will head to trial on Jan. 5, 2026.
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Desmond Burks will head to trial on Jan. 5, 2026.
A woman has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run that killed a young boy and injured his mother and sister Sunday in Livonia.
About 175 gallons of antifreeze spilled earlier this week on Eight Mile Road in Warren, and police are seeking the driver involved.
The man was laid to rest at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown Township.
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with sexual assault of a girl who was 12 years old at the time.
Police in Westland are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash June 19.
The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge was built 150 years ago. In recent years, the bridge has required regular maintenance.
"Our cemetery here at Rural Hill it's suffered through time, and it needs a lot of attention. We do our best to fulfill our role but it's getting increasingly difficult. We don't have the manpower," Commander Ed Huyck said.
An arrest has been made in the aftermath of a double shooting early Monday in Redford Township.
A child tried to get out of a vehicle on I-94 during physical altercation between two adults, she was then struck by the SUV.
Eight ducklings were successfully rescued from a storm sewer after they fell into the drain Friday in Westland.
Wayne County prosecutors spent four days presenting evidence during a preliminary hearing.
Sherman Devaughn Jones, 46, and Sampaguita L. Jones, 41, both of Detroit, are charged with felony murder, torture and involuntary manslaughter.
Police arrested the suspect, a 42-year-old man, who they say was "highly intoxicated."
A Wyandotte man has been charged with embezzling more than $166,000 from his Canton Township employer.
"It was all handled by our security and safety team, which was a blessing to have in place," Pastor Bobby Kelly Jr. said.
Police in Southeast Michigan say one person is injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a church Sunday morning.
It was Day 1 of witness testimony in the preliminary exam involving Desmond Burks, the suspect charged with killing well-known Detroit Dr. Devon Hoover in April 2023.
Designated cooling centers are places where the public is welcome to gather and get a break from the heat.
A heat advisory is in effect for most of Southeast Michigan until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures continue to climb, according to the National Weather Service.
Livonia city officials are highlighting a safety rule after a pair of tempered glass goggles shattered in a pool, requiring it to be drained.
In a social media post on Instagram, the rapper said, "I'm good mentally" and thanked everyone for their prayers.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday after heavy rain, high winds and at least one tornado.
Pratt Industries has announced that 53 manufacturing employees will be permanently laid off effective Aug. 10 from its site in Livonia, Michigan.
Several "No Kings" rallies are planned in Michigan on Saturday, with an emphasis on a nonviolent response to the Trump administration's actions.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.