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New evidence frees Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
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A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
A man has pleaded guilty in a wild scheme to steal 123 handguns by kidnapping the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store.
British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is already serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill others.
In 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two white Detroiters, who received no jail time.
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was wrongly accused of shoplifting.
A Warren man was sentenced to seven to 40 years in prison for human trafficking a minor in 2017, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
The Michigan Supreme Court will consider whether to ban automatic life prison sentences for people who were 19 or 20 years old when they were involved in a major crime.
Data shows that between February 2024 and April 2024, five of the six ShotStopper areas saw a 22% reduction compared to other areas that saw a 20% reduction.
Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting was sparked after an altercation between two groups. Round Rock's police chief said the two victims were not involved.
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
Dee Dee Taylor, the sister of Breonna Taylor, is on a mission to help bring people out in a much better state of mind.
The City of Detroit renewed the contracts of 6 ShotSpotter groups aimed at reducing violence in the city.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
Former Detroit Lions defensive lineman and current Kansas City Chief Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
If convicted on all charges in the attack on Allie Shehorn, actor Nick Pasqual faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, officials said.
A man accused of killing his Michigan girlfriend after returning to the U.S. following deportation has been ordered to stand trial for murder.
For the third year in a row, local and federal law enforcement are rolling out a program called the Summer Surge in preparation for summer.
A pregnant woman was arraigned on Monday in connection with a deadly crash in Clinton County that killed two people and injured several others.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Police arrested a man on Friday after finding his 73-year-old grandmother buried in a shallow grave outside of a home in Ypsilanti Township.
A Detroit man who dropped a teenager's body into a dumpster has been convicted of second-degree murder.
American and Canadian leaders are celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Now that the work to connect the bridge deck between Windsor and Detroit is complete, the span is an official border crossing.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
A 15-year-old boy jumped into Lake St. Clair after a woman drove her vehicle into the lake.
American and Canadian leaders are celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Now that the work to connect the bridge deck between Windsor and Detroit is complete, the span is an official border crossing.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
An obituary out of Pennsylvania caught the attention of many Michigan residents due to its reference of the Detroit Lions.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
President Joe Biden will address the nation Wednesday evening about his decision to leave the 2024 presidential race.
Arab and Muslim leaders in Dearborn Wednesday protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington.
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after helping rescue a woman who drove her vehicle into Lake St. Clair Tuesday afternoon.
Sunny skies greet us for the end of the week, but heat and humidity will build to wrap up the month.