Michigan at high risk for wildfires, officials say
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it's not hard to spark a wildfire with the recent summer-like weather in the state. Even the blade of a lawnmower hitting a rock can spark a flame.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it's not hard to spark a wildfire with the recent summer-like weather in the state. Even the blade of a lawnmower hitting a rock can spark a flame.
The city of Dearborn Heights demanded a $13,000 deduction from Priority Waste and is withholding a $250,000 payment after widespread delays in compost, recycling and bulk pickups, the city said.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit to keep a more than half billion dollar Wayne County Public Transportation millage from appearing on the Aug. 4 ballot.
The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples in Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan.
Sword Up is a style of workouts in the fantasy fitness genre. CBS News Detroit reports on the inspiration for the trend, and the popularity it's gained.
Crews at a Windsor, Ontario, Canada, sewage plant got quite the surprise when they found a python inside a water collection bin.
The Michigan Secretary of State has released the 2026 "I Voted" sticker semi-finalist designs. The public will help choose the ones that will be printed into stickers for election season.
The Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii's Volcano National Park has been spewing visible eruptions. It is among the world's currently most active volcanoes.
The Justice Department said Monday that it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the establishment of the program. CBS News has this report.
An SUV smashed through an apartment exterior. Dozens of Comerica and Fifth Third bank branches will close as a bank merger takes effect. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
More than 70 Comerica and Fifth Third Bank branches will close in Michigan. Fifty-five of those locations will be former Comerica Bank locations.
A Detroit tenant is left with nothing after a car drove through her apartment on Monday.
The City of Hazel Park, Michigan, has announced a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses, including properties listed on Airbnb and VRBO.
Voter registration in Michigan will include opt-out instructions for those who otherwise would be automatically registered to vote after certain appointments at a Michigan Secretary of State office.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather. But Consumers Energy says those few cents can add up quickly.
United Auto Workers members at American Axle went on strike early Monday at the plant in Three Rivers, Michigan, the union said.
President Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran "are continuing, at a rapid pace." He made the remark on his Truth Social platform. Natalie Brand reports.
Temporary concrete barriers are now in place outside the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after a driver crashed an SUV into the building entrance Friday morning.
A man who police say attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl in Brighton Township last week made his first court appearance over the weekend.
Nicole Calvin has been visiting the University of Michigan campus annually over the past 16 years to catch a peek — and a whiff — of the school's sizable peony collection.
The Take Steps Walk takes place this Saturday, and its goal is to raise awareness of Chron's and colitis.
The City of Monroe will hold a grand opening Monday afternoon for the recently updated Arthur Lesow Community Center. The building had a nearly $10 million renovation to include a bigger library space along with its recreation and meeting areas.
AAA says Michigan's gas prices dropped noticeably this week, although they are still higher than earlier this year.
The Restore the Reuther construction project has entered a particularly tricky stage in terms of ramps and detours. MDOT said thousands of people will notice the traffic impact.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
A new study from AAA found that several drivers believe going 10 mph over the speed limit is acceptable and that keeping up with traffic is safer than driving the posted speed limit.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and the University of Michigan Anthropology Department conducted an examination of the skull.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening.
A fatal crash has closed U.S. 24 at Sigler Road in Wayne County, Brownstown Township police say.
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and the University of Michigan Anthropology Department conducted an examination of the skull.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The automotive industry is facing a seemingly contradictory trend: Vehicle quality is improving even as the number of recalls climbs toward record levels.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening. Local officials have been telling residents for the past few days that there may be such activity, and police announced that they would have an "enhanced presence" at the Tuesday city council meeting.
Two workers have been confirmed dead after an explosion and fire early Tuesday at an industrial recycling business building in Toledo, Ohio.
Part of Telegraph Road in Brownstown Township, Michigan, will be closed for several hours as a result of a fatal crash in the area, township police said on Tuesday.
The University of Michigan has named C. Cybele Raver as its next college president, pending a formal vote on September 1. The announcement was made on Tuesday. Her term as president is expected to start on December 1.