CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 27, 2024
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 27, 2024.
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Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 27, 2024.
Feb. 27 is the 2024 Michigan presidential primary. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are looking to repeat their past Michigan primary victories. While the frontrunners aren't new, this year's primaries have some differences.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces millions of dollars are being distributed to residents in counties like Wayne, Monroe, Oakland, Macomb, and more following devastating tornadoes, high winds, and flooding that ripped through homes and property last summer.
Schoolcraft College in Livonia announced its newest members to its staff: five puppies that will serve as campus comfort companions. Before they can arrive, the college is asking the public to help name the puppies. Voting begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Some names include Lottie, Copper, Justice, Maple, and Hops.
Michiganders will have the opportunity to vote in the primary on Feb. 27. David Dulio, a political science professor at Oakland University, breaks down Tuesday's primary.
Simply moving the Michigan presidential primary up one month meant a whole new ballgame for some election officials in Metro Detroit.
A new resiliency center will open its doors next week just off of Michigan State University's campus in East Lansing.
A Macomb County food pantry says it saw a massive increase in food distribution in 2023 compared to previous years.
A fourth man has been charged in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl who was sleeping inside a Detroit home, officials said.
The Mosaic Youth Theatre performs "Debating Destiny" by James Anthony Tyler.
Golden Connection Senior Services shares more about celebrating National Letter to an Elder Day.
For this week's Strictly Business, we're talking the state of Black business in Metro Detroit.
Jennyfer Crawford of All Things Marketplace gives us a look at what's happening in Detroit for the Week of Feb. 26.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 26, 2024.
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley stopped in Troy on Sunday at the Marriott Inn, and some Republican voters told CBS News Detroit they already had their minds made up, while others went to hear why Haley thinks she's a good fit for Michigan.
A Lunar New Year celebration happened at the Detroit Riverfront over the weekend.
The Detroit Police Department hosted a one-day hiring event on Saturday in an effort to bring more local hires to Detroit communities. Anyone who missed the event can contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2607 to explore available career opportunities.
A celebration of life is set to honor Marine Capt. Miguel Nava, one of five Marines killed in a helicopter crash in California this month. The memorial honoring Capt. Miguel Nava will be at 2 p.m., March 3, at Comstock Park High School.
An 11-year-old girl who was shot Tuesday morning in a drive-by shooting in Detroit has died. Five people have been taken into custody, with three already charged.
The Zekelman Holocaust Center is holding a special event this weekend and present the film "Eva's Promise." Film producer Susan Kerner joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the film and the upcoming event.
A study from the Global Vaccine Data Network has found a link between COVID vaccines and a slight increase in heart, brain and blood disorders. Dr. Matthew Sims with Corewell Health, joins CBS News Detroit to weigh in on the study.
Federal money is up for grabs after President Joe Biden recently approved disaster relief for nine counties, including Wayne, that were hit by severe weather last August.
Glenn Pack, 23, was indicted in federal court on three counts of bank robbery in connection to robberies at the PNC Bank in Hamtramck, the Chase Bank in Harper Woods and the PNC Bank in Hazel Park, according to a release from United State Attorney Dawn Ison.
Leaders within the Arab American and Muslim communities in Michigan are pushing voters to cast their vote for President Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential primary.
An 11-year-old girl who was shot Tuesday morning in a drive-by shooting in Detroit has died, police sources said on Friday.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
A Shelby Township man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving nearly $2.5 million in pandemic-era relief money.
Charges of felony murder, first-degree murder and carjacking have been filed over a Feb. 10 deadly carjacking in Detroit.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Two people have been arrested in the investigation of a shooting at The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township police said.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking operating while intoxicated, reckless driving and related charges after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning boxer who is undefeated as a professional (17-0), is about to defend her heavyweight title at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, which she talks about on Michigan Matters.
A stretch of above average temperatures begins today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains how warm we're going to get and what we can expect in addition to the warmth.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a gas station in Detroit.
Zaddy's is introducing its variety of vegan cuisine and fast food to Ferndale, Michigan.