CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 5, 2024
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 5, 2024.
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Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 5, 2024.
The oldest horse racing facility in Michigan is closing its doors after eight decades.
Family, loved ones, and community members took to the Turnaround Bar in Detroit to remember local philanthropist, Missy Kinyon.
An ongoing exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum celebrates Black, Detroit-based entrepreneurs with a gala.
The annual Shiver on the River event brought people out to Belle Isle to learn more about the Detroit River.
February is Black History Month and part of conversations about Black History have included discussions around reparations.
Mark Pastoria has been making music just about his entire life. From his time as a keyboard and songwriter in the band DC Drive to his time now as an audio engineer for StartupNation in Birmingham, Michigan. In 2005, he won the Grammy award for "A House is Not a Home" under the "Best R&B Vocal Performance."
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant is boosting schools' opportunities to make sure students are introduced to good but healthy foods.
The Michigan Petroleum Association and the Michigan Association of Convenience Stores are calling on gas stations across Detroit to offer a better experience for customers and better quality food.
Prosecution and defense team presented closing arguments Friday, concluding the trial against Jennifer Crumbley before it goes to the jury on Monday. Attorney Bill Boyer joined CBS News Detroit break down weigh in on the trial.
The primaries for the presidential election have begun as voters and politicians are paying close attention to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Democratic consultant Beverly Watts and Republican consultant Jamie Roe join CBS News Detroit to discuss both candidates.
The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, continued Friday after the mother took the stand for the first time. Prosecutors are trying to hold Jennifer Crumbley responsible in part for her son's actions in the Oxford High School shooting where he killed four students, Justin Shilling, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, and Hana St. Juliana, and injured seven other people on Nov. 30, 2021.
Closing arguments concluded in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald delivered her closing arguments in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley on Friday.
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship returns to Ford Field on Saturday. Doors open at 8 a.m.
The prosecution questioned Jennifer Crumbley about the meeting with school counselors about the violent drawings the shooter made on his math assignment.
In a small corner of Dearborn, Michigan, the echoes of war resonate through the voices of Palestinian immigrants who have sought refuge in the United States.
Jennifer Crumbley testified that she and James Crumbley hadn't turned themselves in because they were relying on the advice they received from her attorney.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 2, 2024.
Even though it's Identity Theft Awareness Week, scammers are always on the hunt for their next victim. According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 17,000 identity theft reports were made in Michigan last year alone. With data breaches becoming the norm, much could be at risk.
Experts say one in five new mothers can experience postpartum depression, and now there might be a new treatment to help address it. Dr. Maria Muzik, professor of psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the treatment.
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, took the stand for the first time Thursday on the sixth day of testimony in her trial. Crumbley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Oxford High School shooting in which her son killed four students, Justin Shilling, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, and Hana St. Juliana, and injured seven other people.
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, testified Thursday on the sixth day of her trial. Attorney Ven Johnson, who represents victims' families, joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in on the trial.
The family of Harold Phillips has hired an attorney and plans to sue the city of Detroit after dogs viciously attacked the father of six.
Javed Ali, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, breaks down the latest overseas.
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.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
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.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
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.
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.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
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.