CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 2, 2024
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 2, 2024.
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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.
President Joe Biden celebrated his recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union during a visit to Michigan.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Feb. 1, 2024.
A new MDOT survey wants Michigan drivers to take on changing the gas tax. Right now, the state charges 30 cents on the gallon for gas. The agency says a typical driver pays about $400 a year in gas tax. It helps with things like transit, public roads, and bridges.
This time of year, the Great Lakes are typically 19% ice-covered. Currently, the lakes are only seeing about 6% ice coverage, which is on the low side if you look back over the past 50 years.
The CEOs of the top five social media platforms testified on Capitol Hill today about their efforts to protect children from online sexual exploitation. Psychiatrist Gerald Shiener joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the impact of social media on kids.
Elon Musk says trials are underway to develop a technology that lets you control your phone and computer with your thoughts. Musk announced his tech company Neuralink successfully completed its first human implant. The company says the implant is mainly meant to help people lives who live as normal of a life as they can. But what else could it be used for? Cindy Chestek, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, weighs in.
Attorney Johnny Hawkins joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in on day 5 of the trial against Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter. Wednesday's court hearing brought out evidence that was initially excluded from the trial.
We will soon be entering the season of love, Valentine's Day. However, while some people are looking for love, others are looking to get paid by carrying out romance scams.
The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, continued Wednesday with the fifth day of testimony.
Detroit Animal Control is warning residents about its dog ordinance after three dogs attacked and nearly killed a man leaving a bus stop on the city's west side. Harold Phillips was mauled as he was headed home from a bus stop near the corner of Longacre Street and W. Chicago Road.
Pete Hoekstra served in Congress for 18 years, representing Michigan's second district.
The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, continued Wednesday with the fifth day of testimony.
The Michigan Attorney General's office announced it is seeking the dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by members of Right to Life Michigan challenging the state's abortion rights law.
Brian Meloche testified Wednesday that he told police that he had an extramarital affair and that his relationship with Jennifer Crumbley involved a sexual relationship.
The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, continues Wednesday with the fifth day of testimony.
Kerry Doman, founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joined CBS News Detroit with a look at fun winter activities at Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield Hills.
The Traverse City Comedy Fest runs from Jan. 31 through Feb. 3.
David Hendrick, a former detective sergeant for the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, was the second person to testify on Wednesday.
