Parents charged after son accidentally kills himself with unsecured gun
Westland police responded to Corewell Wayne Hospital on Nov. 7 for a report of a child who was the victim of a shooting earlier that night.
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Westland police responded to Corewell Wayne Hospital on Nov. 7 for a report of a child who was the victim of a shooting earlier that night.
A former Westland police sergeant has been convicted in connection with a 2023 incident when he yelled racial slurs at a security guard at MGM Grand Detroit.
The man admitted to robbing businesses in Westland and Garden City on Oct. 27, 2024.
New measures are in place for some Wayne-Westland schools' home football games.
Police say two of the juveniles were taken to the juvenile center on assault and battery charges.
Dakota Joseph Varana is charged with unlawful imprisonment, interfering with an electronic device and domestic violence.
Video shows authorities finding an elderly Metro Detroit woman knee-deep in a creek without her shoes on. The woman was found in the wooded area five hours after she had left her home.
In a message to parents, school officials said they were notified of a student possibly bringing a weapon to school, prompting a soft lockdown at the John Gleen and William D Ford Career-Technical Center.
Richard Waltiere Jr. was arraigned Wednesday on one count of second-degree murder.
A Westland woman who is accused of driving drunk and intentionally crashing into cars, injuring a man, has been charged.
Since last week, crews have been hard at work clearing the lot off Nankin Boulevard near Warren Road to make way for Westland's new park called Nankin Square.
A former Westland police sergeant was bound over to stand trial in connection to a 2023 incident when he was off-duty and yelled racial slurs at security guards at the MGM Grand Detroit casino.
The decision puts the upcoming budget nearly $9 million in the hole, but they hope to bridge the gap by seeking out new sources of funding.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools district held a special board and budget meeting on Monday to address problems related to being nearly $30 million in debt and its superintendent on leave.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting Monday evening after putting their superintendent, John Dignan, on administrative leave.
A sex offender in Westland is accused of sending explicit images online to a minor in Florida and trying to persuade her to have sex with him.
State officials say Jason Tolonen allegedly sent threatening emails to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Police are searching for James Sanford, 75, of Westland, who left his home without his medication on April 8 and did not return.
Jonathan Lee Stieber, 22, was charged after he was accused of threatening to shoot employees and customers at a Kroger store in Westland.
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck in the area of Merriman Road and Michigan Avenue in Westland.
Police are investigating a triple shooting in Westland on Monday that left two people dead and one injured.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says Kevin Butler, 61, is facing multiple charges after an hours-long barricaded situation.
A $100 million lawsuit alleges child abuse against a 9-year-old Hawthorn Center patient and employees did nothing to stop it.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Jason Schulz, 46, of Westland, who was fatally shot in October 2023.
As temperatures could dip, local mechanics are being flooded with calls for snow-related repairs.
Michigan lawmakers and women formerly incarcerated at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti are looking for answers after three women died at the facility in the past month.
One week after Clintondale High School canceled its prom, community members and volunteers have put together an event.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
A man has died of his injuries after a shooting early Tuesday near Ypsilanti, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said.
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Michigan on Tuesday.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
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.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
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.
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.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Michigan lawmakers and women formerly incarcerated at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti are looking for answers after three women died at the facility in the past month.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
CBS Detroit meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shares the latest information on the severe storms rolling into Michigan Tuesday afternoon.
Questions remain about the opening for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, with even the Windsor mayor saying the dates have not been confirmed.