Camper Fire Shuts Down Ambassador Bridge [VIDEO]
The bridge was closed in both directions for about three hours Tuesday after a blaze engulfed a pickup truck and camper.
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The bridge was closed in both directions for about three hours Tuesday after a blaze engulfed a pickup truck and camper.
Groups in the Del Ray community had claimed the project would create a negative environmental impact in their suit against the Federal Highway Administration.
The agreement involves funding for a toll plaza on the U.S. side of the international crossing.
According to a report, a tentative deal between Canada and the state of Michigan calls for vehicle tolls to fund the plaza.
The man "stopped his car before approaching the inspection booth, exited his vehicle and started walking towards the primary inspection lanes waving a handgun."
Readers of the USA Today have chosen Detroit's riverfront as one of the best in the nation.
Detroit Police say they were informed of the remains from a homeless person. The discovery is about a block east of the Ambassador Bridge.
Under Michigan state law, Kevyn Orr has the power to veto Detroit City Council's vote and go ahead with the $1.4 million sale.
The City Council has until next Friday to vote on a proposal to sell 301 Detroit-owned properties to the state of Michigan for $1.4 million.
Detroit would transfer of 301 city-owned properties to the Michigan Land Bank in exchange for $1.4 million from the Canadian government.
Plans to build a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario are one step closer to being a done deal.
The family of the Ambassador Bridge's owner has spent more than $1 million since 2009 in a legislative fight against a new government-backed bridge to Canada.
Authorities say the man jumped after being turned away by Canadian officials.
By law, such material must ferried across the Detroit River.
Authorities in Detroit say they found 156 pounds of marijuana hidden in a frozen vegetable shipment from Canada.
A kitten that found itself trapped between countries has been rescued.
Federal agents in Detroit have seized 3,450 rounds of ammunition from a vehicle trying to enter the U.S. from Canada.
Tolls are going up this month at the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Authorities are accusing a man of trying to smuggle 70 live turtles and tortoises into Canada through Detroit.
The government says it has seized more than $5 million since October at Michigan border entries, up 24 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
The Ambassador Bridge was temporarily closed,after a "suspicious package" was spotted on the Windsor side.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has recommended lifting a ban on trucking hazardous materials across the Ambassador Bridge that connects the U.S. and Canada.
This week on Michigan Matters, the all-star roundtable discusses Gov. Rick Snyder's outlined budget to raise taxes to fix Michigan's crumbling roads and the effort to build a second bridge from Detroit to Canada and tackle the tough question of our nation's safety in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Operators of the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit/Windsor tunnel declined to discuss security measures, but say they're closely following the bombings.
The long-awaited presidential permit from Washington D.C. to build a second bridge over the Detroit River has finally been granted.
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A major multi-million-dollar redevelopment project that would transform a large corridor along Grand River Avenue in Novi was recently introduced to city officials.
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens' bid for the U.S. Senate is over, but at 43, her political career may not be.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat in a race that attracted national attention.
Click here to see the results from the August 2026 primary election in Michigan.
Donavan McKinney has defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
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 conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
A major multimillion-dollar redevelopment project to transform a large corridor along Grand River Avenue in Novi, Michigan, was recently presented to city officials.
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens' bid for the U.S. Senate is over, but at 43, her political career may not be.
Unofficial election results show an impressive turnout in Michigan's midterm primaries. Election leaders told CBS News Detroit that it has a lot to do with what people were voting for and how they voted.
Former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Michigan primary for U.S. Senate. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down how the race played out in the state.
A suspect accused of being involved in dozens of vehicle break-ins across Metro Detroit was shot by a police officer Wednesday morning after investigators say he struck a task force officer with his vehicle during an attempted arrest in Ecorse.