Alligator found with turtle during narcotics search in Detroit, police say
Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
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Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
Detroit Animal Care and Control has launched a coloring page project to get the attention of potential pet owners.
The Detroit Dogventure program, with the help of Maddie's Fund, will allow people to take shelter dogs out for a few hours to places such as Belle Isle, a pet store, and a local dog-friendly business.
The widow of a Detroit man mauled by three dogs has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the dogs' owners, the city shelter and a nonprofit that supports their operations.
Throughout the month of May, the Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter is hosting special adoption events to try to clear the shelter on Chrysler Drive, just south of Clay Street.
In 2019, the organization Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control started "Detroit Dog-Ventures."
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.
The City of Detroit is warning residents to follow the animal ordinance after Harold Phillips nearly lost his life.
According to city records, there are 23 animal control officers who last month handled more than 1,800 calls.
The City of Detroit is closer to completing a new state-of-the-art facility for Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) on the east side.
Two libraries in Detroit are partnering with Detroit Animal Care and Control to help residents care for their pets and help fight the influx of cats and dogs at the shelter.
The city of Detroit is waiving all adoption after the Detroit Animal Care and Control reached capacity with dogs in the shelter.
The Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Red Wings are special packages for specific games that include a ticket and a donation to Detroit Animal Care and Control to help raise money to support the shelter.
Detroit Animal Care is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation to waive adoption fees and help animals find a loving home for Valentine's Day.
Detroit Animal Care and Control is in need of a veterinarian.
City officials say the 30,000-square-foot building will include the DACC headquarters and shelter, more than 200 kennels and extensive outdoor areas for dog runs.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Officials in Redford Township, Michigan, are investigating a reported shooting that happened on Sunday morning, police said.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
A swatting incident spurred a shelter-in-place order for part of Marine City, Michigan, on Sunday night, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. The order has since been lifted.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan's 13th Congressional District, held a town hall Sunday for constituents on the war in Iran.
A swatting incident spurred a shelter-in-place order for part of Marine City, Michigan, on Sunday night, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. The order has since been lifted.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, say they're investigating a shooting that left two teenagers dead early Sunday.
A marginal risk of severe weather exists Monday night with potential for large hail and gusty winds. Tuesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as the latest Storm Prediction Center Day 3 outlook shows a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather for all of lower Michigan.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan's 13th Congressional District, held a town hall Sunday for constituents on the war in Iran.
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.
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 bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
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.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
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.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
Good Monday morning Family, looking at early showers, this morning making way to partly sunny skies by the midday. A warm breezy afternoon with a high around 78F. This warm unstable air will bring late overnight storms with a threat of large hail and gusty winds. Watching for Monday night/overnight (Marginal Risk 1of5). Looking ahead a (Slight Risk 2of5) for severe storms Tuesday and Tuesday night, main threat damaging wind, hail and tornadoes.
A swatting incident spurred a shelter-in-place order for part of Marine City, Michigan, on Sunday night, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. The order has since been lifted.
President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy will implement a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following a breakdown in talks between U.S. and Iranian officials to end the war in Iran.
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan hosted a town hall meeting about the conflict in Iran on Sunday. Thanedar has disapproved of the war overseas. Residents at the meeting said health care, student loan repayments and Thanedar's impeachment efforts should be addressed. CBS News has reached out to the Michigan GOP chair for comment but has not heard back.
Warm temperatures remain