Police investigate after 3-year-old shoots himself with mother's gun
Police say a 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after he shot himself with his mother's gun on Friday in Detroit.
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Police say a 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after he shot himself with his mother's gun on Friday in Detroit.
Residents and some business owners on Detroit's east side say a mysterious foul smell has been getting worse in recent months.
Detroit Lions fans are gearing up for Sunday's season opener against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.
After-school programs help keep kids out of trouble. It's the mission for one man who co-founded one of the most diverse youth sports programs in Metro Detroit. Devon Buskin, co-founder of the Detroit City Lions Youth Club, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the program.
Detroit-based It's a Grand Life is supporting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Organization founder Craig Nash shares his mission.
We're celebrating Foodie Friday with Sidecar Slider Bar, which has seven locations in Metro Detroit.
One of Metro Detroit's oldest resale stores is hosting a fall fashion on Sept. 15.
The Rosedale Community Players are hosting their 2024 One Act Fest on Sept. 13-15.
More than 50 vendors will be selling items from their trunk at a Pop a Trunk event at the Bliss Center in Inkster on Saturday.
Detroit Sober Fest is Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Gambit and Nerf! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
Better Made and Mott Children's Hospital are joining forces to "block out cancer."
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Ann Arbor on Friday to talk about how his Investing in America agenda is impacting communities across Michigan; the 14-year-old accused of killing four people in the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia is scheduled to appear in court and more on the latest top stories.
A former Huron Valley Schools substitute teacher is facing serious charges after being accused of inappropriately touching multiple young students. Now the parents of victims plan to file a civil lawsuit, saying they voiced their concerns about the staff member multiple times.
Green Day's concert at Comerica Park was briefly paused Wednesday night, and the band was rushed off stage mid-song after a drone was spotted over the venue.
A Detroit woman was shot and killed Wednesday night while attempting to de-escalate an argument between her teenage son and another teenager on the city's east side, police say.
Michigan students have some catching up to do in class this year after recent third-grade reading scores hit a 10-year low. Turkia Awada Mullin, chief strategy officer with nonprofit Beyond Basics joined CBS News Detroit to discuss how to address reading scores.
The U.S. Department of Labor says job openings in July dropped to the lowest level since 2021, and the August job report is expected to show fewer openings. Lisa Severy, certified career counselor at the University of Phoenix, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the job market and how people can stand out in job interviews.
The City of Detroit is bringing back a vital resource for residents who need a government ID to access services.
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, were shot and killed and nine other people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds Wednesday.
For the fifth time in two weeks, the Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) is bringing attention to prison staffing shortages by picketing outside of state correctional facilities.
Despite a recent judge's decision, RFK Jr. is continuing to push to have his name removed from the Michigan presidential ballot.
A picture of an open casket on display at Butcher Park in Warren has gone viral on social media.
Dr. Kaydee Kaiser shares more about how Corewell Health Children's Hospital is going GOLD for September.
Common Ground, which operates three Resiliency Centers in Michigan, works to meet communities where they need support.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
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.
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.
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.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
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.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.