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Video from Michigan State Police shows the moments a patrol car was rear-ended and a trooper jumping out of the way of the crash, a water gun prank in Davison Township nearly turned deadly and other top stories for the night of May 16, 2026.
While preparations for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix continue over the next few weeks, one project is already complete: the artwork.
Brian Cummings is one of the long-time volunteers at the Detroit Grand Prix. He gives an explanation of his duties and a bit of behind the scenes info.
A flurry of announcements and advance activities are scheduled to preview the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix. Here's an introduction of what to expect.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show includes an exhibit area showcasing the Detroit Grand Prix, which takes place May 29-31 this year.
Honda took home its 19th IndyCar Series win in Detroit thanks, in part, to Kyle Kirkwood. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with the winner of Sunday's race.
The team of Nick Yelloly and Renger van der Zande helped Honda secure its 19th overall win at the Detroit Grand Prix with a victory in the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with Yellowly after the race.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
Detroit Police Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes asks downtown visitors to "leave the speeding on the racetrack" and be mindful of the crowds of race fans who will be gathering to watch the Detroit Grand Prix.
The setups are ready for visitors to downtown Detroit for the Detroit Grand Prix 2025 events. CBS Detroit's Jordan Burrows hosts an enthusiastic preview as the sun rises to start Friday morning.
Ahead of the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix, IndyCar drivers Sting Ray Robb and Nolan Siegel met with patients at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Metro Detroit native and Indy NXT driver Nolan Allaer talks about returning home for the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.
IndyCar Series drivers Sting Ray Robb and Nolan Siegel preview the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix on the streets of downtown Detroit.
Roman De Angelis, driver of the Aston Martin Valkyrie GTP for The Heart of Racing, previews the 2025 Chevrolet Sports Car Classic.
Here's a peek of what to look for and expect when the Detroit Grand Prix 2025 takes place in Downtown Detroit.
Students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan designed murals that will be painted throughout the Detroit Grand Prix course.
Indy NXT driver Myles Rowe and IndyCar Series driver Santino Ferrucci preview the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix.
Two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power previews this year's Detroit Grand Prix and the 2025 IndyCar season.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Detroit Grand Prix president Michael Montri reflects on the highlights of the 2024 event.
Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season.
Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season.
Businesses are ready to welcome the influx of visitors expected in Detroit for the 2024 Grand Prix this weekend.
Grosse Pointe Woods native and Indy NXT rookie Nolan Allaer returns home this weekend for the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is in the hospital Sunday after a crash in Highland Park, Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police. A patrol car that responded to the collision was hit by another vehicle while at the scene.
Two people are in the hospital after a reported accident on the west side of Detroit Saturday morning, according to police.
Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday, strong storms will attempt to fire along the warm front as it moves north.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday, strong storms will attempt to fire along the warm front as it moves north.
The Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Michigan, has canceled a product release event after an estimated crowd of hundreds of people gathered for it early Saturday, according to police.
Boil water advisories have been lifted for the Oakland County, Michigan, communities impacted by the water main break that happened in Auburn Hills earlier this month, the Great Lakes Water Authority said Saturday.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is in the hospital Sunday after a crash in Highland Park, Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police. A patrol car that responded to the collision was hit by another vehicle while at the scene.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Motorists in downtown Detroit may see road closed signs between Saturday and June 2 while crews prepare the area for the Grand Prix.
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday after Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning for Toronto.
Game 7. That's a phrase that surely brings back a lot of good memories for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Video from Michigan State Police shows the moments a patrol car was rear-ended and a trooper jumping out of the way of the crash, a water gun prank in Davison Township nearly turned deadly and other top stories for the night of May 16, 2026.
The Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy canceled a product release event after an estimated hundreds of people gathered for it, according to police. Julia Avant speaks with a shopper who was among the crowd.
Chance of showers and storms later in the day
A Michigan State Police trooper jumped across a median just before his car was rear-ended early Saturday, the agency said. No one was injured.
Police in Troy said an estimated crowd of hundreds gathered outside the Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall on Saturday morning ahead of a product launch event, which was canceled due to safety concerns and the size of the crowd.