Michigan police launch "Operation Ghost Rider" to combat distracted driving
Officers in unmarked units are looking for distracted drivers as part of Michigan's "Operation Ghost Rider."
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Officers in unmarked units are looking for distracted drivers as part of Michigan's "Operation Ghost Rider."
Kelley Labonty, the Director of Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG), is facing criminal charges over "friendly" fawns.
The body of 17-year-old London Thomas has been found three weeks after she was reported missing, police say. Two people "who are believed to be involved in her disappearance" were in police custody Sunday afternoon.
More Royal Oak businesses are voicing their concerns over their city's plans for a new green space. Earlier in April, the owner of a pizza joint in Royal Oak was frustrated over the city's alleged plans to remove parking in their front lot to create green space.
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles because they may be contaminated by patulin, a toxic substance produced by some fungi. The recall covers round glass 10-ounce bottles with white metal screw-top lids that were distributed in 28 states.
Detroit rock duo the White Stripes will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and Outkast.
President Donald Trump will celebrate his first 100 days in office with a speech at Macomb Community College on Tuesday night.
Detroit Lions superstar Amon-Ra St. Brown is helping young athletes strengthen their skills on the gridiron. The Wide receiver spent the weekend traveling all over Michigan to host youth football camps. On Sunday, he was in Bloomfield Hills at Brother Rice High School. More than 600 kids wait on the field for St. Brown to make his appearance.
Author Robert M. Edsel discusses his follow-up to New York Times No. 1 bestseller "The Monuments Men," "Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and A Forever Promise Forged in World War II."
The Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit hosts its 60th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade on May 4 in Southeast Detroit.
Several people are reported to be safe after a fire after an apartment building in northeast Detroit. The blaze was reported about 5:30 a.m. Monday at a one-story apartment building in the 10300 block of Cadieux Road.
A jury is seated and opening statements are set to begin Monday morning in the trial of Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids, Michigan, police officer charged in the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya.
Joann Fabrics will close 14 Michigan locations over the next month after filing for bankruptcy in January for the second time in 11 months.
As Congress proposes a new budget, more than $800 billion could be cut from the Medicaid program. Medicaid is the nation's largest insurance and provides low income children and adults access to doctors visits, medication and treatment. Dr. Christy Sadreameli, a pulmonologist, explains the potential impact.
Hundreds of people were arrested over the weekend in Colorado and Florida. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement broke into what they call an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs, detaining at least 100 people accused of being in the US illegally. ICE also made arrests in Florida.
The deer population in Farmington Hills in Oakland County, Michigan, is estimated to be around 1,500, a number that some residents have complained is a nuisance and also a safety problem. City council is set to discuss options for addressing the overpopulation.
Two have been arrested in the death of 17-year-old London Thomas. Farmington Hills city officials are discussing how to handle the deer population in the community. Playoff implications for the Detroit Pistons after Sunday's loss. Other top stories and weather.
Detroit Lions superstar Amon-Ra St. Brown is helping young athletes strengthen their skills on the gridiron through football camps, which were held over the weekend throughout Michigan.
The Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham and Tim Hardaway Jr. share thoughts on Sunday's 94-93 loss in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.
The Farmington Hills City Council is expected to vote on a plan of action Monday to curb the deer population within city limits.
Is 100 days enough time to evaluate this president? His supporters generally don't think so, but others do. Christian Benavides breaks down the numbers of a new CBS News poll.
Two people in connection with the disappearance of London Thomas are in custody, police say. Thomas, 17, was found dead in Southfield on Saturday, more than two weeks after her reported disappearance.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes details his reasoning for drafting three players from the University of Georgia during the 2025 NFL draft.
Michigan State Police are investigating after a shooting on Interstate 94 in Macomb County injured two people Saturday.
Detroit Pistons public address announcer John Mason has seen a lot over the past 24 seasons. As Rachel Hopmayer reports, Mason feels a major responsibility in narrating the games.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
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.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
The woman who was pulled to safety after a fiery crash with a semitruck on March 18 in Canton Township, Michigan, is still recovering in the hospital.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will give the 2026 State of the City presentation on Tuesday evening from Mumford High School.
Part of the Lodge Freeway in Detroit was closed Tuesday morning after Michigan State Police learned of a body found along the road.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
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.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
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.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
They're in Ann Arbor for an education, and they said this is the type of learning you won't find in any classroom.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women's Final Four for the second year in a row.
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.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media Tuesday night that President Trump will share an "update on Iran" in a prime-time address Wednesday. The speech comes as another U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East. CBS News Correspondent Jessi Mitchell reports.
The aunt of Tyler Bojanowski, Christina Vail, is speaking out after police in Ecorse, Michigan, on Monday said a body they pulled from the river is believed to be that of the 25-year-old. Bojanowski was last seen on Feb. 5. Julia Avant reports.
More rain and mild temperatures are likely as the week continues.
Affordability and expansion were among the goals mentioned by Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Tuesday night during her first State of the City address. Heath Kalb reports on the historic speech.
General Motors has announced its temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Metro Detroit. Gino Vicci shares why and speaks to car owners about how they feel about electric vehicles now that gas prices are rising.