Family releases statement after Wynter Cole-Smith's body found in Detroit
The family of Wynter Cole-Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old's body was found in a Detroit alley Wednesday.
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The family of Wynter Cole-Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old's body was found in a Detroit alley Wednesday.
The 2-year-old went missing in Lansing Sunday, launching a massive search with the hope she would be found alive. Her body was discovered in an overgrown alleyway on Detroit's east side Wednesday night.
In recent weeks critics of the bill have raised concerns that if implemented, it would be a felony to misgender someone in our state.
The University of Michigan has announced it is investing $79 million to hire 30 new assistant professors from a wide array of backgrounds as part of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
The Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven kicks off today, July 6, and CBS Detroit's Terrance Friday took a ride on the monster truck. It is $10 per person, and there is no age or height restriction.
Eric Adelman, executive vice president and chief advancement officer at Gesher Human Services, a nonprofit that provides services for adults with disabilities, shares details about the annual Lois Zussman Golf Classic fundraiser.
Swim Across America is hosting its 5th annual Motor City Mile open water swim at Belle Isle Beach on Friday to help raise funds for local cancer research at Rogel Cancer Center.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 6, 2023.
Community members near Detroit's Marathon Petroleum Co. are voicing concerns related to a proposal to the Michigan EGLE that could increase emissions in the surrounding areas.
In a press conference Wednesday night, Lansing police say federal investigators found the child at about 6:50 p.m. near the Coleman A. Young Airport.
The new budget approved by state lawmakers last week include tens of millions of dollars in funding for more qualified lawyers to represent defendants who cannot afford one. Prosecutors are pushing back, saying the state is tipping the scales too far in favor of the accused criminals.
As temperatures heat up, you can bet more people will be hitting the water to try to cool off and have fun, but like any other physical activity, there are some potential risks associated with it.
Substance use disorder affects not only the user but also the children, making it a struggle if they don't have support. Camp Care is a specialty camp for children as young as 3 years old. Kayla Dadswell and Andrew Brown joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the purpose of the camp.
A national organization has joined the search for 2-year-old Wynter Smith, saying their phones have been ringing off the hook.
Fieger Law has filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court against ExxonMobil after Anthony McNary, 24, was shot and killed by a clerk last month.
Karter Johnson is the founder of a nonprofit called Popcorn and Books. He created it three years ago in an effort to encourage kids to read.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department has acquired a new product to disable solar panels during structural fires.
CBS News Detroit spoke to Almount "AJ" Smith, the father of 2-year-old Wynter Smith. Smith says he heard about his daughter's disappearance shortly after she was taken.
Detroit police are seeking information about a fatal hit-and-run that happened in the 4800 block of Michigan Ave.
The Maple Theater in Bloomfield Hills is partnering with Pluto TV to host free movie showings this Saturday and Sunday.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 5, 2023.
Each year millions plan to see a spectacular show, often with their dog in tow…but is that the best idea? According to the Humane Society of the United States...no. A survey by Rover found that 71% of dog owners said their pet was afraid of fireworks.
Fire crews across Michigan were at the ready for the fires and injuries that can come with the Fourth of July celebrations. For the White Lake Township Fire Department, the day was relatively calm.
A time when images were frozen in black and white, moments captured through the lenses of Terrell Groggins' camera constantly display his works of art as a photojournalist.
Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. But for many pets with highly sensitive ears, it can be frightening. Lorie Sowle, assistant animal control director with the Detroit Animal Care and Control, joins CBS News Detroit Tuesday (July 4) to discuss safety tips.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
An Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – guaranteeing rights to all Americans regardless of sex – was first proposed to Congress in 1923. More than a century later, the ERA still has not become a formal part of our nation's bedrock of laws.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River on Saturday night, the body of a newborn was found at the Electric Forest festival in West Michigan and other top stories for the evening of June 28, 2026.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor wants state lawmakers to change laws surrounding fireworks. He says cities need more authority over how they're enforced.
Metro Detroit residents are coming together to raise money and collect donations for people in Venezuela impacted by the earthquakes that rocked the country on Wednesday. Many of them still have family living there. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega reports.
An Extreme Heat Watch starts Tuesday at noon
Police say a girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side Saturday night.