CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for August 29, 2023
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for August 29, 2023.
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Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for August 29, 2023.
September is Michigan Craft Spirits Month, and Rebecca Wauldron, the beverage director for Busch's Market, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the state's spirit industry and share recipes that can be made at home.
The app, called Safe Zone Mobile, was launched by New Era Detroit, and the organization's founder, Zeek Williams, is taking community involvement to a new level.
The legislation would ban sale of vaping products marketed or disguised as school supplies.
Ahmad Bajjey was terrified of storms as a kid but his 1st-grade teacher helped turn that fear into a passion. Watch the reunion decades in the making, and his chance to finally say thank you.
Seven tornadoes touched down last Friday in Michigan, causing widespread damage and forcing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties.
Before saying his "I Have a Dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King recorded the speech in Detroit. Yolanda Jack, community engagement manager at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the city's impact on the speech and the March on Washington.
The mayor of Detroit and members of the ShotStoppers group are meeting Monday to discuss their ongoing work. Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison joined CBS News Detroit on Monday (Aug. 28) to discuss the upcoming meeting.
Americans are buying electric cars in record numbers, but there are concerns about charging all these vehicles on an electric grid. Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of The Detroit Bureau, joined CBS News Detroit on Monday (Aug. 28) to discuss the impact of EVs.
Sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was heard all across America.
A vigil is set for Monday evening on the city's west side for a bartender killed by a stray bullet over the weekend.
The Ann Arbor Police Department has released surveillance video of two suspects defacing the Jewish Resource Center at the University of Michigan.
The superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District made his rounds Monday on the first day of classes in the district.
With students across Michigan starting a new school year, AAA of Michigan is issuing a safety reminder for drivers.
Michigan State Rep. Alabas Farhat discusses legislation targeting the rise in illegal vape pens.
A 16-year-old girl has been charged in connection to the kidnapping of 14-day-old twins from a Livonia motel last week. She is the fourth suspect charged in this case.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for August 28, 2023.
Hunter Phelps, founder of Phelps Room Designs, shares more on her luxury décor brand.
Ja'Nye Hampton, owner of Detroit Flower Company, shares more on the growth of her company since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mark Lee, CEO of The Lee Group, discusses the significance behind minimum wage for both the employee and the employer.
On Saturday, Black August Detroit was recognized in Highland Park.
In the closing days of August, you'll find gold ribbons tied on many trees across Corewell Health's campus in Royal Oak to kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
A new program in Detroit is giving entrepreneurs the tools to get their businesses off the ground.
Chris Nemes, Partner at Nemes Rush Family Wealth Management, talks with Kris and Sandra about common retirement questions and dives into 401Ks and other retirement plans.
Bob Barker hosted CBS' "The Price is Right" for 35 years.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The chief of the Hamilton Fire Department in Allegan County, Michigan, is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while operating at a medical incident on Tuesday, according to state Rep. Angela Rigas.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
A man who shot a Fowlerville, Michigan, resident in the resident's home on Thursday is dead after the homeowner returned fire, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office said.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
A big change overnight with temperatures dropping and a High Wind Watch in effect
A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement vehicles and a truck driver on Saturday was caught on security cameras. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke to people who saw the incident.
Attorneys for the man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 fatal explosion in Clinton Township have filed a motion to dismiss the charge. Plus, other top stories for the evening of Dec. 27, 2025.
A winter storm on Friday night covered states like New York and New Jersey with several inches of snow. More than 4,000 flights across the U.S. were delayed on Saturday morning amid the winter weather.
Pet City Pets in Ypsilanti said a puppy that was stolen from the business on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.