Here are top stories on Oct. 6, 2025
Here are the top stories on Oct. 6, 2025
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Here are the top stories on Oct. 6, 2025
City leaders are celebrating what they call a major victory in the fight against crime in Detroit. Mayor Mike Duggan said major crimes in the city are down compared to this time last year.
Livingston County sheriff's deputies are increasingly being asked to appear at community meetings because of safety concerns.
Organizations providing support for survivors of domestic violence are doubling down on their concerns about the 2026 Michigan budget.
Getting a knock on the door from a utility worker isn't new, with many residents often coming home to a note, asking for a call back. In the wake of the murder trials of two men who are accused of posing as DTE workers, claiming to fix a gas leak to gain access to the victim's home, longtime field crews say they are frustrated with how this has impacted their relationships with customers.
Fifth Third Bancorp will acquire Comerica Incorporated during a merger that will close in early 2026, the banking firms announced in a joint statement on Monday. A definitive merger agreement is in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion.
Repairs are complete on a 42-inch water transmission line that broke on Sept. 25, resulting in water pressure loss and a series of boil water advisories in parts of Oakland County, Michigan.
Playoff baseball is back in the Motor City. The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Seattle Mariners for Games 3 and 4 in the American League Division Series Tuesday and Wednesday at Comerica Park.
A woman was found dead in her Southfield home after being shot late Sunday night, police said. Southfield police and fire crews responded to a report of a shooting around 11:39 p.m. Sunday in the 18000 block of Bainbridge Drive.
One teen is dead, and another is in critical condition after a drive-by shooting on Detroit's west side Monday morning, police said.
The federal government shutdown began October 1, with the impacts becoming more serious by the day. CBS News has this report.
The federal shutdown has resulted in a delay for the regularly scheduled jobs report, which normally would have been issued Friday. CBS News explains what is tracked and why that's important.
The SNAP (food stamps) and WIC (Women Infants Children) food programs are federally-funded. CBS News takes a look at what those programs provide for families, and how long they might continue amid the federal government shutdown.
Southfield police, fire and rescue responded to a shooting incident Sunday night at a home on Bainbridge Drive. One woman died as a result of her injuries.
Wyandotte Police Department will be the second police agency in Michigan to have a Grappler device among its tools for stopping vehicles during a pursuit. Here's a look at what that device can do.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will sign a state budget this week amid a deadline extension from the legislature. The final version includes money to continue Michigan's free school lunch and breakfast program.
The Detroit Tigers are now in a playoff series with the Seattle Mariners. The fun for local fans includes a free drone show Monday night at Comerica Park.
A CBS News poll shows Americans are frustrated with the ongoing government shutdown and worry about its impact. Plus, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum in Detroit applied for two grants to help them get more children into aviation careers. With the shutdown, museum officials aren't sure if the grants will be given.
Katie and Andy Belliotti are working to restore Freehan Field in Waterford Township, Michigan. They say the ballpark used to mean so much to the community. Veronica Ortega reports.
Police, firefighters and court staff in Southfield joined together for a two-mile walk to raise domestic violence awareness. Organizers say cases are on the rise.
The Detroit Darlings held their annual Feed the Block event at the Rosa Parks Transit Center on Sunday. Organizers say they serve hundreds of Detroiters in need each month.
Starting on Oct. 6, 2025, trucks won't be able to travel on as many roadways in southwest Detroit. City officials say it's part of an effort to improve safety and quality of life in the area.
An Eastpointe man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, an artist is working to get his mural on a building in downtown Detroit uncovered and more top headlines for the evening of Oct. 4, 2025.
Ahead of the start of the 2025 American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard gave temporary permission for deputies to wear a Tigers hat as a way to support the team.
The city of Pontiac celebrated the fall season with its fourth annual Harvest Festival on Saturday. Attendees say this event is a great time to connect with the community.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
A state audit reveals Michigan's Going Pro Talent Fund spent over $59 million on reimbursing employers for on-the-job training instead of funding education to boost skills and wages.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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 Detroit Red Wings are wrapping up training camp and preparing for their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House Saturday morning, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
A Michigan program is helping Detroit homeowners prevent tax foreclosures.
A Southeast Michigan church hosted its annual gun buyback program, offering gift cards for unwanted guns.