Former Wayne County employee pleads guilty to stealing more than $1 million in road funds
A former Wayne County employee pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.7 million in county funds, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
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A former Wayne County employee pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.7 million in county funds, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Even with concerns from council members, the ordinance passed by a 4-3 vote.
The city of Eastpointe is encouraging residents to pick up a water filter after a round of testing found elevated levels of lead in the drinking water of a few homes.
Andrew James Hall is facing a first-degree murder charge in Wayne County in the death of Lisa Moffett.
A 12-year-old Detroit boy is on a mission to change the lives of children one book at a time.
It's their latest attempt to get the city to comply with a 2017 settlement that required the city to replace tens of thousands of lead service lines for residents by January 2020.
Charges have been dropped against a Metro Detroit man accused of sexual assault when he was working as a school vision specialist.
The speech took place after he and over 100,000 people walked down Woodward in a march called the Walk to Freedom.
A local nonprofit is offering children under 18 free meals to ensure they are able to eat nutritious food during summer break.
The Michigan Department of Transportation released a list of road closures happening in the Metro Detroit area this weekend (June 23-26).
June is Men's Health Month, and there are many things that can impact the health of men. In Wayne County, local leaders are looking to keep men healthy.
Tlaib says it would require all gun sellers in the country to provide every person who buys a firearm with a gun lock.
Here's a list of road closures happening this weekend in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties this weekend.
On Friday, hundreds of golfers hit the links at Fox Hills Golf Club to remember the late Benny Napoleon.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's office is charging Stacey Smith's fiancé, Cortez Coleman, for her murder. He's accused of strangling her to death.
Construction work will take place from 9 p.m. Friday, June 16, through 5 a.m. Monday, June 19.
Fieger Law has been retained to represent the family of Anthony McNary, 25, who was shot and killed by a gas station clerk in Detroit.
Geraldine Johnson, 59, of Detroit, has been charged with moving violation causing death after striking and killing Janice Bauer, 67, of Grosse Pointe Park, on June 2.
CBS News Detroit spoke with owner Darrel Beaver who says it was taken after one of his drivers left the keys in the ignition.
The event comes as Detroit is on pace to surpass the number of homicides from last year.
The Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center public health emergency is over after addressing staffing and overcrowding conditions.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and CBS News Detroit wanted to introduce you to a woman who is on the frontlines, providing support for families of gun violence victims.
A Detroit man was killed at a Coney Island after he was robbed of his jewelry and designer glasses. Now, police say they believe a person of interest in the case is hiding out in Ohio.
With the majority of Michiganders traveling by car, Chris Moyer from Visit Detroit is expecting many people to flock to Metro Detroit.
Construction season is in full swing across the state, but with more road repairs needed than road repair dollars available, Wayne County is relying on science to determine which repairs to prioritize.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
A fatal crash early Friday in Hillsdale County was attributed to the severe weather conditions in Michigan at the time.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Two people were arrested in an investigation that led to the seizure of firearm components in the city of Warren, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
A Monroe man was arrested after police say his dog was found dead in a parked, unattended vehicle.
A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting four people, including three family members, made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
A fatal crash early Friday in Hillsdale County was attributed to the severe weather conditions in Michigan at the time.
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.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
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.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
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.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
SpaceX made its stock market debut on Friday, with its shares taking flight after the Elon Musk-controlled company completed the largest initial public offering in history.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign. Now, the two members' privileges have been revoked.
A Michigan family is turning heartbreak into hope after losing one of their premature twin daughters. The family is sharing their story through the March of Dimes to support other parents facing premature birth and infant loss.
Pakistan's prime minister said "a final, agreed upon text" of a U.S.-Iran peace deal has been reached and that Pakistan "is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps."
A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting four people, including three family members, made his first court appearance Friday morning. Gage Wade Pierce is charged with four counts each of first-degree murder and felony firearm, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday. The murder charges each have a penalty of up to life in prison, and the felony firearm charges each have a penalty of two years in prison.