Tracking weather delays and cancellations at Detroit Metro Airport
The weather may have caused a messy commute for drivers, but it's a different story at the Detroit Metro Airport.
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The weather may have caused a messy commute for drivers, but it's a different story at the Detroit Metro Airport.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with over 450 delays and dozens of cancellations after a winter storm swept through Southeast Michigan, FlightAware said Sunday night.
A colony of pavement ants was found amid the root balls of two small Lebanon trees recently intercepted at Detroit Metro airport.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
An emergency order obtained by CBS News showed that the Detroit Metro Airport was among 40 major airports impacted by air traffic reductions.
As the longest government shutdown in American history continues, frustrations grow at airports around the country. Around 1,000 flights were canceled on Saturday. The travel issues are also impacting people at Detroit Metro Airport. Heath Kalb caught up with a few Detroit Lions fans trying to get to Washington D.C., for the team's game against the Commanders.
Detroit Metro Airport has over 30 flight cancelations Friday as the FAA flight reductions take effect. CBS News Detroit has this live look at 6 a.m.
Federal officials announced on Wednesday that there will be a 10% reduction in air traffic amid a government shutdown, leaving some people who traveled through the Detroit Metro Airport concerned.
David Heavner, who was most recently fire chief for Pittsfield Charter Township, will now take that role in Romulus.
Travelers catching flights at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal learned about the impact of the government shutdown on travel and the workers who make it happen.
Federal employees can receive up to $20 per day for food and beverages at retailers in the Evans and McNamara terminals.
In a letter to DHS, a group of Democratic senators claimed the video violated the Hatch Act and called for the department to remove the video from all TSA checkpoints.
The Wayne County Airport Authority has requested that TSA stop displaying a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.
A growing list of airports - including some in Michigan - have decided not to show travelers a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticizing Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
A Toledo, Ohio, native and veteran is back home and was greeted with hugs and chants at the Detroit Metro Airport on Friday after he was released from an Israeli jail after taking part in the widely publicized Global Sumud Flotilla.
It's been a week into the federal government shutdown, and flight delays and cancellations are starting to climb nationwide.
Spirit Airlines says 103 flight attendants based out of Detroit Metro will be on furlough starting December 1.
On Wednesday, Chengxuan Han, 28, of the People's Republic of China, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman.
Frontier Airlines has announced 20 new routes that include several scheduled flights at Detroit Metro Airport.
Bushmeat, which is illegal to import into the U.S., was confiscated at Detroit Metro twice in July, federal officials said.
Chengxuan Han of the People's Republic of China pleaded no contest to three smuggling charges.
Multiple inches of rain fell in over an hour at Detroit Metro Airport Monday afternoon, causing over 450 total delays, over 70 cancellations, and impacting the airport's roads.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted cherries that were heavily infested with European cherry fruit fly maggots on June 19 at Detroit Metro.
A federal court hearing is scheduled for Friday in Iowa for a man accused of causing a disturbance on a Detroit-bound SkyWest flight.
The average price per gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan is currently at $2.85, AAA says.
A BMW involved in a pursuit in Monroe and Wayne counties had two flat tires by the time the driver was taken into custody.
You might have heard the term bombogenesis when describing the East Coast blizzard. Here's what that means.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that officials say left a Monroe Township, Michigan, home with "numerous" bullet holes on Saturday night.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
The average price per gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan is currently at $2.85, AAA says.
A BMW involved in a pursuit in Monroe and Wayne counties had two flat tires by the time the driver was taken into custody.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Civil unrest and violence in Mexico has disrupted vacation and travel plans for Metro Detroiters. Those stories include a flight diverted while en route, and a family waiting for word when they can safely leave their hotel.
Blizzard warnings are affecting 40 million people on the East Coast under what is said to be New York City's worst storm in years. The impact includes canceled flights for some Detroit Metro passengers.
An East Coast blizzard is affecting some flights at Detroit Metro Airport. Metro Detroiters are among the tourists told to shelter in place after violence erupts in parts of Mexico. Those headlines, weather and other top stories are in our news brief.
Monday Monday... Yep, Winter has returned with colder temps and snow showers. For today expect chance of snow showers this morning, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Expecting more snow late Tuesday and Tuesday night. Snow totals ranging from one half to 2 inches, with highest amounts across the Saginaw valley and northern thumb. A little warmer temps return late week!
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