Baby alligator rescued from Belle Isle
The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
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The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
Here are the top stories on Oct. 2, 2025.
The State of Michigan's official 2025 Christmas tree has been selected, with delivery scheduled for Nov. 1 at the state Capitol in Lansing.
A system outage affecting some Canadian border crossings caused traffic snarls for several hours Thursday, approaching the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River, between Michigan and Ontario.
"It is important for kids to understand that we need to be prepared for things that happen very rarely. But we need to know what to do if it is going to happen," Dr. Molly O'Shea says when relating how parents can talk to younger children about tragic events.
The American Speed Festival will take place Oct. 4 and 5 in Pontiac, Michigan, celebrating automotive innovation and the passion of motorsports. Here's an introduction of what to expect at the event.
Congressional action is not expected Thursday because of the Jewish holiday, but there may be a Senate vote Friday in another effort to break a budget logjam at the federal level. CBS News has this report.
Second-hand shopping is growing in popularity, with both in-person thrift stores and online shops noticing the trend. CBS News has this report.
Angela Cavanagh from the Michigan Science Center uses candy among her props as she relates the themes of the exhibit "Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion," which opens Oct. 11.
Alima Wheeler Trapp speaks about the James E. Wheeler Collection, which represents one of the largest Black film and memorabilia collections in the world. The Portraits in Power event. to be held Oct. 4 at Detroit Historical Museum, will showcase some of the images of Detroit during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Detroit Fire Department has announced its community events in keeping with National Fire Prevention Week. This year's safety theme is how to handle and dispose of lithium ion batteries so to prevent them from sparking a fire.
New details have emerged since the discovery of a woman's body Saturday in a Bloomfield Township home.
The federal government shutdown has a wide-ranging impact on programs and agencies. Here's a rundown of what taxpayers will want to be aware of.
Spirit Airlines is set to end service this week to several cities as the bankrupt, low-cost carrier fights for survival. That list includes Portland, Sacramento and San Jose.
Great Lakes Water Authority says it's continuing to make progress on the repair of the 42-inch water main that broke on 14 Mile Road in Novi. GLWA asks that homeowners in the affected communities continue to limit water use; and boil water advisories remain in effect for Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township.
A Detroit Fire Department crew member was injured early Thursday while on a call in the 14200 block of Corbett. The firefighter was taken to an area hospital and is expected to recover.
Mass firings and furloughs among federal employees could be issued as early as today. That is the warning from the Trump administration for Oct. 2, day two of the federal government shutdown. In the meantime, tourists and businesses are noticing the closures. CBS News has this report.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said a free school meal program is part of the plan as state budget talks continue. Detroit Tigers play Cleveland Guardians at 3:08 p.m. ET in a wild card playoff series. Weather and other top stories.
Police are investigating after one person was shot on Wednesday afternoon at the Rosa Parks Transit Center in Detroit. Two people were taken into custody, according to DPD.
Wednesday was Day 2 of the trial against two men accused of posing as DTE workers and killing a Rochester Hills, Michigan, man. One of the witnesses who testified was the victim's wife, who suffered injuries from the attack.
In the days since the deadly church attack in Grand Blanc, Michigan, communities are coming together to remember the lives lost and forever changed.
Restaurants in downtown Northville, Michigan, will need to permanently remove on-street dining setups by Saturday, following a new court ruling issued on Wednesday.
A $100 million lawsuit against Detroit Medical Center's Sinai Grace Hospital claims that the hospital and three staff members failed to protect a patient who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a nurse.
The community of Grand Blanc Township is rallying behind one family impacted by the deadly church attack in Michigan.
Michigan leaders took steps overnight to invoke a continuation budget to temporarily keep the state government operating.
A Garden City, Michigan, couple is left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their home and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
We are tracking a quick-moving spring system in Southeast Michigan that will bring some wet weather to wrap up the workweek.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
A Garden City, Michigan, couple is left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their home and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away.
We are tracking a quick-moving spring system in Southeast Michigan that will bring some wet weather to wrap up the workweek.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday.
Michigan men's basketball returned to campus as national champions, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
First Lady Melania Trump held a press conference on Thursday to address claims related to Jeffrey Epstein.
A Garden City, Michigan, couple is left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their home and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Police say two people were arrested after trying to bring several pounds of fentanyl into Metro Detroit and disguising the drug as other prescription medication.
Temperatures are expected to be cool for Friday and Saturday, with more rain forecasted for Friday, before the heat arrives for an extended stretch next week.