Freighter freed after running aground near Belle Isle
A 639-foot freighter carrying a cargo of salt has run aground in the Detroit River off Belle Isle Wednesday morning.
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A 639-foot freighter carrying a cargo of salt has run aground in the Detroit River off Belle Isle Wednesday morning.
A 44-year-old Madison Heights man was arrested Tuesday night after Michigan State Police say he pointed a laser light at Chopper 2 while it was patrolling the area.
Michigan is no stranger to the shortage of nurses plaguing the country. One state senator has aimed to fix it, but her legislation is being met with a mixed response.
A suspect in a fatal stabbing at a Belle Tire on Gratiot Avenue is in custody.
New Just in time for summer, Michigan-based Hudsonville Ice Cream is launching three new ice cream bar products.
Roseville police are investigating a fatal stabbing at a Belle Tire on Gratiot Avenue.
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A 639-foot freighter carrying a cargo of salt has run aground in the Detroit River off Belle Isle Wednesday morning.
From Wayne State dropout to working with NASA, a Metro Detroit man is defying all the odds.
Disagreements from parents were brought to the board following the vote, many of which took the time to voice those opinions to the board during a public comment session.
Officials say under the statewide initiative, law enforcement officers conducted close to 3,400 check-ins with felony offenders and recovered 389 illegal guns.
Officials say the corridor will stretch from Kalamazoo to Quebec City.
More than 700 exhibitors from 90 countries will be in Detroit next week as Automate 2023 returns to the downtown area.
Good Neighbor in downtown Detroit is selling items, promoted as having "good" stories.
Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.
Michigan policymakers and advocates have attempted multiple times to close loopholes that permit underage marriage. They hope this time they'll be successful.
Former state Rep. Leslie Love, a Democrat who represented Detroit for six years, announced her candidacy Monday. She joined CBS News Detroit Tuesday to discuss her decision to run.
Roseville police have taken two men into custody in connection to a home invasion, and during the arrest, a suspect's dog was shot and killed.
Volunteers are helping homeowners in Pontiac make small repairs that they hope will have a greater impact on the community.
Fires in western and southern Canada have been burning strong enough to send massive plumes of smoke into the sky.
Police say a man was walking near McClellan and Shoemaker with his kids and a Rottweiler when he fired shots. A 53-year-old man who was stopped in traffic in a silver 2018 Nissan Rogue was struck.
A package of bills re-introduced to the Michigan Legislature could change who can legally get behind the wheel and on the road.
Kerry Doman, the founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joined CBS News Detroit Tuesday morning to preview all the fun, family-friendly events happening throughout Metro Detroit this weekend.
Wes Pikula, chief brand officer for Buddy's Pizza, joined CBS News Detroit Tuesday to discuss the company's annual Slice for Life fundraiser.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for May 16, 2023.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.
Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, arrested a driver over the weekend in connection with a hit-and-run incident and suspected driving while impaired.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state of emergency expanded on Monday to include two counties due to flooding and elevated water levels.
A 23-year-old Detroit man accused of firing shots outside a Royal Oak Township church, causing damage, has been charged.
A new lawsuit filed in Wayne County is raising serious allegations about abuse at a now-shut-down Detroit facility. In a rare move, the woman at the center of it is coming forward using her full name.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Chet Hesson will be reinstated to his role as Monroe Public Schools athletic director, the district superintendent said.
The Department of Justice is demanding that the Wayne County Clerk's Office hand over the November 2024 ballots following claims of voter fraud in recent years.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its endorsements for key races in the 2026 midterm, including the attorney general and secretary of state.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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 Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
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.
Nearly two years after a Melvindale police officer was fatally shot, the trial for the man accused of murder began on Monday, April 20, with jury selection.
The mayor of Woodhaven says she is under investigation for allegedly misusing city funds. However, the mayor says she is the one who called for an investigation.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract. Teachers arranged a protest before Monday's school board meeting and voiced their concerns during public comment. Some say they feel disrespected by the people who determine their livelihoods, as they say it gets harder and harder to do their jobs.
The 15-year-old was driving a stolen Ford pickup when he crashed shortly after a trooper attempted a traffic stop, Michigan State Police reported.
A new lawsuit filed in Wayne County is raising serious allegations about abuse at a now-shut-down Detroit facility. In a rare move, the woman at the center of it is coming forward using her full name.