Ambassador Bridge cuts pre-paid tolls in half for passenger vehicles
There will soon be a way to pay just $5.50 for passenger vehicle tolls on the Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit River.
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There will soon be a way to pay just $5.50 for passenger vehicle tolls on the Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit River.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced on Thursday that he's seeking approval from the provincial government to place a temporary toll using Huron Church Road, which connects the bridge on the Canadian side.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Federal Election Commission documents obtained by CBS News Detroit show a member of the family who owns the Ambassador Bridge apparently donated to a pro-Trump political action committee.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and several heavily used roads in Detroit will be closed to motorists for part of Sunday for the 2025 Detroit Free Press Marathon.
An Ontario, Canada, man was charged after Canadian Border Services Agency officers seized more than $23 million worth of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge two months ago.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection found 193 pounds of cocaine while searching a truck that was en route to Canada.
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, the ACLU and Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke on the detentions and alleged disappearance of immigrants in custody at the U.S.-Canada border.
A man who mistakenly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge heading into Canada was detained by border agents. Ultimately he was deported to El Salvador. New details indicate that he was allowed into the US and was waiting for an appointment with immigration. But when he left the country, officials say his status was considered invalid.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says officers in Detroit intercepted 339 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry.
Detroiters often make the mistake of accidentally driving onto the Ambassador Bridge. For Sarahi, a mother of two, that error turned her life upside down.
Last week's drug seizure was the latest at the Ambassador Bridge.
A truck driver is facing a federal drug trafficking charge after border security thwarted an attempt to deliver more than 240 pounds of cocaine into Canada.
The Ambassador Bridge is fully open again after an investigation stopped traffic going into Canada for almost five hours Saturday, police say.
The Ambassador Bridge is fully reopened after an investigation stopped traffic going into Canada for almost five hours Saturday, police say.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has some wondering what the response would look like if a similar incident were to happen on the Detroit River.
The U.S. Coast Guard will recognize J.W. Westcott II crew members and a local family in connection to Detroit River rescues in July 2023.
A Canadian man allegedly tried to bring about $8.7 million worth of cocaine into the United States, according to court documents.
The fiancée of the man who fell off the Ambassador Bridge into the Detroit River on Wednesday is thanking the people who saved his life.
The contractor was working on a scaffolding at the bridge when he fell off, according to Detroit Fire Chief James Harris.
A worker fell off an Ambassador Bridge and into the Detroit River Wednesday afternoon, the Detroit Fire Department says.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Metro Detroit and State of Michigan investigators seized fireworks that included those falsely marked as consumer-level items.
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
Williams said the suspect lived in the home and appeared to be the only occupant at the time of the shooting.
Multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
Metro Detroit and State of Michigan investigators seized fireworks that included those falsely marked as consumer-level items.
Inflation has left Oakland County's public schools struggling to keep up this year. In response, Oakland County Public Schools have joined together in asking the community to increase school funding to fight inflation.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Stellantis gave a look at the upgrades at its stamping plant in Warren, Michigan.
The Archdiocese of Detroit is studying restructuring ideas that will lead to weekend Mass schedule changes at some Catholic parishes in Southeast Michigan and collaborative plans affecting others. The priests whose current duties will change will receive their assignments in July 2027.
The University of Michigan professional nurses hosted a rally in Ann Arbor to bring attention to contract issues. The union plans to hold a strike vote in July.
Rescue and relief efforts, assisted internationally, continue in Venezuela in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes. CBS News has this report.
International tourists who are in the United States for World Cup events are also sharing their experiences with American food and shops. CBS News has this report.