Former Detroit-area mayor sentenced for bribery
The former mayor of Taylor has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for wire fraud and a bribery scheme involving foreclosed homes.
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The former mayor of Taylor has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for wire fraud and a bribery scheme involving foreclosed homes.
The teen will appear in court on Monday afternoon for a preliminary hearing.
Residents in Taylor are in shock after the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl, who police say had injuries consistent with being stabbed. Her 13-year-old sister was taken into custody Saturday.
A 19-year-old man has died after a dirt bike he was riding collided with a vehicle in Taylor.
Sheetz, the Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain, announced its plans to open four new locations in Metro Detroit.
Taylor police responded to the Shell gas station at Telegraph and Van Born roads, where the leak appears to be coming from a manhole cover in the parking lot.
A neighborhood in Taylor had been without power since Monday afternoon before services were restored early Tuesday afternoon.
Two public schools in Taylor were the targets of vandalism early Thursday morning.
The Taylor Police Department is rolling out high-tech cameras equipped with license plate readers, which are already helping them in significant investigations.
Three people were arrested after an armed robbery occurred in the parking lot near a Michigan mall on Monday, police said.
The Taylor City Council approved a one-year lease for a robot dog for the police department last month, and on Tuesday, it was delivered to police headquarters.
Police say a 19-year-old died this week as he was fleeing from officers in Southfield in a stolen vehicle.
Two suspects were arrested in connection to armed robbery and assault.
A man was hospitalized Monday after police say he suffered a gunshot wound during a barricaded gunman situation in Taylor.
Significant changes and consolidations are coming to the Taylor School District as administrators prepare for an anticipated budget deficit.
The Taylor Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into a Planet Fitness gym last week.
A 34-year-old Dearborn Heights woman has been charged for her alleged involvement in a carjacking that ended in a bar shooting.
The Taylor Police Department is investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a semi-truck Tuesday afternoon.
A former suburban Detroit mayor has pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme involving foreclosed homes and a favored contractor.
A motorist stepped in to help a trooper handcuff a suspect Thursday evening in Taylor after discovering they were operating a stolen motorcycle.
A Wayne County woman won $500,000 from a scratch off lottery ticket she asked the store clerk to pick out for her.
The shelter will close for 10 to 14 days as the building is being cleaned.
Police conducted a welfare check at a room in the Tel Wick hotel and found a woman dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
The Taylor Police Department is seeking assistance from the public as they are working to identify a woman who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Kohl's store.
A woman from Taylor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting an infant and another child and distributing sexually explicit images of children.
DNA testing and genetic genealogy research solved a cold case, identifying a John Doe as a former resident of Livonia.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
A police investigation involving a stolen car resulted in the closure of westbound I-96 during Thursday morning rush hour.
A home on Forest Valley Drive in Clarkston was destroyed in a fire early Thursday.
Over $5,000 in street value of narcotics was seized when Detroit Police served a search warrant on Mapleridge Street.
A police investigation involving a stolen car resulted in the closure of westbound I-96 during Thursday morning rush hour.
DNA testing and genetic genealogy research solved a cold case, identifying a John Doe as a former resident of Livonia.
A man who claims to know the victims of a forced labor organization and money laundering scheme at the Kingdom of God Global Church describes the church as more of an alleged cult.
A home on Forest Valley Drive in Clarkston was destroyed in a fire early Thursday.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Organizers tell CBS News Detroit they are anticipating 300,000 people to attend the four-day weekend.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Valerie Kelley-Bonner is frustrated by what she says is a lack of awareness and support for those with HIV.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026.
Tuesday was the deadline for the NFL's 32 teams to cut down their rosters to 53 players. In Detroit, the Lions reduced their roster to 50 with room to trade for a few players.
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
A home on Forest Valley Drive in Clarkston, Michigan, was destroyed in a fire early Thursday. Eight fire departments came to the scene to assist Independence Township Fire Department, which is leading the effort.
The investigation continues on Wednesday's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that resulted in two children being killed and over a dozen others injured. The local community held prayer services and vigils that evening in honor of the victims. CBS News has this report.
Two church leaders arrested after a national FBI raid that included their ministry building in Taylor. A 15-year-old was shot in a Detroit park. Prayers and vigils for the Minnesota shooting victims. Other top stories and weather.
Dry for Labor Day weekend.
As Michigan faces a housing shortage, some city leaders are concerned the state will take action through legislation, which could strip local government control of what goes into their community.