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.
Two new lawsuits accuse the Detroit and Warren police departments of overreach and violations of constitutional rights.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back on DTE's request for a rate hike after the utility company submitted a $474 million proposal on Tuesday.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a car that gets 27 mpg.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Two new lawsuits accuse the Detroit and Warren police departments of overreach and violations of constitutional rights.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
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.
Gas prices have been going up on a daily basis this week in Michigan, even tipping above the national average price for a gallon of unleaded regular fuel.
Police in Harper Woods, Michigan, are still searching for the people involved in a shooting at a Harper Woods urgent care facility.
A man was arrested for allegedly running a meth lab inside Wells Hall at Michigan State University, police say.
Two police departments in Metro Detroit are facing civil lawsuits, alleging that officers entered homes without warrants.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.