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Two suburban Detroit schools have been temporarily closed after a science experiment found high levels of mercury in a water sample.
A Battle Creek man's body has been found in the trunk of an abandoned car taken over the weekend to a southern Michigan tow yard.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he is taking his team to South Africa in 2019.
Michigan fire investigators say they have failed to determine the cause of the initial explosion that led to a fire that severely damaged an auto parts manufacturing plant.
The son of former U.S. Rep. John Conyers will not have his name printed on the Aug. 7 Democratic primary ballot to replace his father.
A Michigan agency will for the first time process complaints of discrimination against LGBT people after a board said Monday that the state's civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a harsh ride stopped Tesla's Model 3 electric car from getting a recommended buy rating from Consumer Reports.
The sponsor of proposed Medicaid work requirements said Monday that lawmakers are removing a provision to exempt recipients who live in Michigan counties with high unemployment, saying it would have been too difficult to administer and denying allegations of racism.
A groundbreaking study into what triggers cancer has found that children who are "too hygienic" and are kept away from other kids were at greater risk for developing leukemia.
According to Play-Doh's website, over 950 million pounds of dough have been played with since the scented icon went into production in 1956.
Consumer Reports says the car has exhilarating acceleration and handling. But testers were troubled by its 152-foot average stopping distance.
Residents living near an airport in western Michigan will have to wait months to learn how much chemical contaminants from toxic firefighting foam have seeped into their groundwater.
Michigan's House Democrats want the state to provide full-tuition scholarships for community college students.
The prospect of a $12-an-hour minimum wage by 2022 for all Michigan workers, including tipped servers, could be put to a popular vote this fall.
Carloads of the odor-eliminating products, produced by Procter & Gamble, were recently delivered to residents in Parrish, Alabama after a New York City "poop train" was hauled away on April 17.
Friday marks 37 years since the deadliest plane crash in Michigan. Northwest Flight 255 went down just minutes after takeoff from Detroit Metro Airport crashing into I-94 in Romulus. More than 150 people were killed, and the sole survivor was pulled from the wreckage. We are taking a look back at how WKBD 50 covered that tragedy.
The Woodward Dream Cruise is not only about cars but also community. And one event, Dreams Come True, gives people with disabilities the opportunity to ride in one of the hot rods.
CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer gives us a sneak peek at how the Detroit Tigers got creative for MLB Players' Weekend.
The chairman of Oakland County's Board of Commissioners is pushing for a deeper investigation into how emergency responders handled the tragic 2021 Oxford High School shooting, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to seven others.
The Woodward Dream Cruise kicked off this week, and many have traveled from other states to attend. Keth Battle from North Carolina speaks on attending the annual event for 20 years.
One person escaped safely as a fire spread from a neighboring house to their home on Burlingame Street in Detroit.
Body camera footage given to CBS News Detroit shows Redford Township police arresting a Detroit police officer who also serves as the department's spokesperson.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is becoming more heated. CBS News recaps the tariff situation along with other news from the White House.
Dozens of Lincoln Park residents spoke against an increase in water bills at Monday's council meeting. Inkster police say a man stabbed a woman inside a Dollar Tree store. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Detroit firefighters were on scene early Tuesday to a fire on Burlingame Street that involved two homes.
Happy Tuesday fam! Mostly clear and warmer this afternoon with a high around 81. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives tomorrow night with a few gusty storms possible.
Happy Tuesday fam! Mostly clear and warmer this afternoon with a high around 81. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives tomorrow night with a few gusty storms possible.