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Some have called it the "friends and family" plan and, on Thursday, federal prosecutors in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick started outlining the money trail that started when he was in the state legislature.
After a day off for a Jewish holiday, the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is resuming in federal court.
A witness says he delivered $90,000 in cash to Kwame Kilpatrick in 2008 while the former Detroit mayor's family was settling in Texas after his resignation from office.
A jury has been seated in the trial of a suspended police officer charged in the strangulation death of a Saginaw-area woman who was eight months pregnant with his child.
A bank representative testified that Detroit's ex-Mayor would usually make his credit card payments in cash, pulling as much as $3,000 from his pocket in $50 and $100 bills.
The Michigan appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing in the case of a Detroit man who chased and killed a suspected burglar.
Jurors have heard opening statements in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father and two other defendants.
Jury selection is set to begin in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday for the trial of a Detroit father who is accused of murdering his 2-year-old daughter.
Bob Bashara appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, hoping to reduce his bond -- currently set at $15 million.
WWJ's Vickie Thomas said, of 10 potential jurors quizzed Thursday, two African Americans were dismissed -- causing visible reaction from the defendants
Jury selection picks back up on Thursday in the federal corruption trial against former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
A 29-year-old Warren man who authorities say sexually assaulted and impregnated his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A judge in Detroit had denied a request by ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to drop his attorney in a federal corruption case due to a conflict of interest.
Tuesday will be a key day for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick as he attends a hearing regarding a conflict of interest in his federal corruption trial.
A judge says former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick suddenly has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest with his legal team, just as the jury selection process starts in his corruption trial.
Hundreds of people have been called to the Detroit federal courthouse to fill out a jury questionnaire in the corruption trial of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
A Grosse Pointe Park businessman charged with trying to pay someone to kill the man accused in his wife's strangulation death has made a brief court appearance.
Kwame Kilpatrick's ex-Chief of Staff and former mistress Christine Beatty reportedly did not leave empty-handed when she resigned in 2008 amid the text-message scandal.
A defense lawyer involved in the corruption case against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick wants taxpayers to pay up to $2,400 for a jury consultant.
Bob Bashara has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill handyman Joseph Gentz, who has claimed Bashara paid him to kill his wife.
Bob Bashara -- who's facing a charge of solicitation of murder after allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill Joseph Gentz, the man charged in the murder of Bashara's wife -- will be in court Tuesday for a preliminary examination.
A young Troy man who carried a loaded M1 military rifle through downtown Birmingham had been acquitted of all charges.
The results of the independent evaluation open the door for Gentz's attorney, Susan Reed, to talk with prosecutors about a possible plea deal.
The trial for Trevaun Brooks was adjourned to give lawyers time look over results of a competency exam to determine if he can stand trial.
The former handyman of a Grosse Pointe Park woman has been found competent to stand trial for her brutal murder.
A former federal prosecutor says nothing is barring Attorney General Dana Nessell from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
Video captured when a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, will offer turkeys, hams, pies, produce and more.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
A former federal prosecutor says nothing is barring Attorney General Dana Nessell from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
Video captured when a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, will offer turkeys, hams, pies, produce and more.
With the third anniversary of the Oxford High School shooting approaching, the parents of the victims are demanding a state-led independent investigation.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
Earlier this week, the automaker announced that it was indefinitely laying off 1,100 union-backed workers at its Toledo South Assembly Plant.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
In September, nurses submitted cards of interest to the National Labor Relations Board, which then approved the right to hold a formal vote
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The DOJ has notified the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan State Attorney General's Office of the investigation.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
The Detroit Lions are on fire this season, and they are setting records along the way.
The Lions are off to their best start since 1934. As of Monday afternoon, BetMGM's Super Bowl 59 odds have Detroit at +310.
The Minnesota Frost take on the New York Sirens on Sunday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
Highland Park is updating residents on plans for new water meters. Council members on Monday passed a motion on three separate resolutions regarding the installation of those new meters.
Former federal prosecutor Rick Convertino says nothing is barring Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel from conducting an independent investigation into Oxford High School Shooting.
A Michigan ballet company is asking for the public's help to save Christmas after a trailer with its "Nutcracker" props was stolen over the weekend. Video captured the moment a truck drove off with the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company's prop trailer.
The Motor City Cruise will be hosting a coaches clinic on Saturday, Nov. 23. Associate head coach Marcus Stout joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the upcoming event.
Ford Motor Company is facing new fallout over multiple recalls. U.S. auto regulators announced two investigations days after fining the automaker $165 million. Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of Headlight.News, joined CBS News to weigh in.