Detroit Metro Airport holds disaster training exercises, mock crash drill
Detroit airport officials say the scenario changes each time the drill takes place, allowing crews to train for a range of potential emergencies.
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Detroit airport officials say the scenario changes each time the drill takes place, allowing crews to train for a range of potential emergencies.
Detroit Metro Airport was the scene of an emergency drill on Wednesday, with the scenario intended to depict what could happen in the aftermath of a plane crash. DTW officials say that such a drill prepares teams for responding to an actual disaster.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
On July 1, Detroit Metro Airport will increase airline landing fees by 10%, alongside a 13% increase in rental fees for airlines in Evans Terminal and a 1% increase in McNamara.
A Delta flight that was bound for the Detroit Metro Airport was diverted on Thursday to Charlotte due to a reported odor in the cockpit.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
Two foreign nationals are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle mpox into the United States through the Detroit Metro Airport.
Airport officials say the newly installed barriers are part of an enhanced temporary safety measure.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
A Southgate resident who lives near the man arrested in connection with Friday’s crash at the Evans Terminal of Detroit Metro Airport is speaking out. Ken Garvin hopes the man will get the help he needs. As our Veronica Ortega explains, Garvin says he noticed something off hours before the incident.
For the second time in less than six months, a motorist has crashed into a terminal at the Detroit Metro Airport. The Evans Terminal is the site of the latest collision, which happened on Friday. Investigators are confused about what the driver in the latest incident said after his vehicle hit the terminal. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports.
A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning.
A man who crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning told police he was there to "meet Tom Cruise and save his dad."
A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning. The crash happened around 10 a.m. at the airport in Romulus, Michigan. Police are currently investigating the crash.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak as one of the passengers was from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what we know as of Thursday morning.
Officials say the stop could be extended for facilities east of the airport, depending on the storms.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
A cooked pig was found in a checked bag of a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport coming in from a West African country, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said Friday.
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it was cancelling all of its flights and would be shutting down operations. Thousands of people across the U.S. are being impacted by the move, including people at Detroit Metro Airport. Veronica Ortega spoke to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flight at DTW was canceled.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
The check-in counter for Spirit Airlines at the Detroit Metro Airport is empty, its lights are turned down and a message informs passengers that operations have shut down.
One of the therapy dogs that greeted passengers at Detroit Metro Airport has died, the airport authority said Saturday.
A K-9 working at Detroit Metro Airport with U.S. Customs and Border Protection was credited with two recent instances of detecting undeclared trees among incoming luggage.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Investigators say the driver of an Oakland County Road Commission truck that was involved in a fatal crash was attempting to turn into a private driveway at the time of the incident.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
An 87-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
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.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Police in Sterling Heights are stepping up traffic enforcement after they say incidents of distracted driving and speeding have increased in residential neighborhoods. Officials say they've received more complaints from neighbors about reckless driving as warmer weather brings out more children to play.
Police in Holly say an 18-month-old boy who was seen on camera wandering around has been identified and located, Detroit police are honoring dads with cars and food ahead of Father's Day and other top stories for the evening of June 20, 2026.
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed after the country accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the memorandum of understanding. U.S. Central Command, however, said the strait remained open to commercial traffic. The clash comes ahead of planned peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Hamburg Township in Livingston County is honoring America’s 250th anniversary in a special way. CBS News Detroit’s Alysia Burgio explains.
In the wake of teen takeovers and the pressures young people face, multiple church leaders and businesses came together at Eastpointe High School Saturday to create a place for kids to have fun. Kids at Legacy in Action Day say they wish similar events existed.