Kansas cult accused of forcing kids to work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.
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Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.
The escape story was featured on "Dateline" and is the inspiration behind the Lifetime movie, "Jailbreak Lovers."
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped with 12 seconds left in regulation, and Kansas beat Michigan 81-72 in overtime in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Drug overdoses and the mental health crisis are two issues law enforcement has battled for years. Police in Sterling Heights joined forces with another agency to hopefully better serve each other's community.
The MLB and its 30 clubs will replace the vandalized Jackie Robinson statue that was burglarized and destroyed last week in Wichita.
Authorities say Mike Carroll's pacemaker showed that he died in 2016 at age 81, but Kansas police didn't discover his body until 2022.
NFL players credit the league with doing a much better job of educating them on where and what they can bet on.
All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, says he is headed to Kansas for the upcoming season.
The Jayhawks and Blue Devils meet Tuesday night in New York's Madison Square Garden, followed by the Spartans and Wildcats in the 42nd meeting of the Top 25 poll's top teams.
First responders say they received a call on July 17 claiming the boys had gotten stuck while rafting.
A pit bull is fighting for her life after someone shot the dog twice in the head and left her in the woods.
This NCAA Tournament has been particularly crazy, even by March Madness standards. Will a surprising Final Four bring even more excitement?
The biggest thing Kansas coach Bill Self wants to change about the Champions Classic is his record.
Josh Jackson declared for the NBA draft on Monday after one of the best freshman seasons in Kansas history, one marked by plenty of highlights on the floor and a few distractions off it.
Kansas guard Svi Mykhailiuk is entering the NBA draft, but is not hiring an agent and could decide by May 24 to withdraw his name and return for his senior season.
It took about 10 minutes for Kansas guards Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham to slow down, gain their composure and get everything under control in their Midwest Regional semifinal.
Some of the top teams in this year's NCAA Tournament have seen their names pop up in off-the-court headlines all too often and for all the wrong reasons.
Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham never felt as though the game was over, even when they huddled around coach Bill Self with less than four minutes to go and Kansas trailing West Virginia by 14 points.
The athletics department says a Twitter user reported the Snapchat photo to the school.
Kansas and Michigan State are participating in the Final Four after all, albeit on a much smaller scale than expected.
Half the Final Four is set. It will be Villanova and Oklahoma, a couple of two seeds, in a rematch of an early season Sooners' rout in Hawaii at the Pearl Harbor Invitational.
Kansas turns the revenge tables on Michigan State to win it all.
Trinidad Chambliss threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as second-seeded Ferris State routed top-seeded Valdosta State 49-14 for its third NCAA Division II championship.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Authorities in Wixom are asking for help identifying a man in connection with a robbery reported at the Chillbox gas station early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
Christmas Eve is Tuesday, but it's already been a busy time at Detroit Metro Airport with families beginning their holiday travels.
Leaders at the University of Michigan, including the school's president, are among those named in the federal lawsuit.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Reports say Montgomery consulted medical experts over the last few days and is hopeful that he'll return for the playoffs.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
The Kwanzaa kinara honors the communities, cultures and heritage of African Americans.
Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch paid tribute to his former teammate Rickey Henderson following the news of his passing Saturday.
Despite a growing number of injuries for the Detroit Lions, hall of fame running back Barry Sanders still believes the team has what it takes to make it all the way.
The Taylor Winterfest Holiday Stroll at the Heritage Park Petting Farm includes carolers, holiday displays and appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
No one matched all six numbers in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.