Detroit Metro Airport travelers react to Spirit Airlines shutting down
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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 passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The bomb threat forced the plane to evacuate, and the flight was canceled.
Despite reports of long TSA lines and airport disruptions nationwide, Detroit Metro officials said conditions locally remained manageable.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was forced to land at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.
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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus, Michigan, a spokesperson for the federal agency told CBS News Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
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The 37-year-old man suspected in the crash at Detroit Metro Airport last month is charged with aggravated stalking in an incident that online court records said happened in December 2025.
The man suspected in last month's crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking operating while intoxicated, reckless driving and related charges after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro.
Wayne County Airport Authority is looking at permanent barrier options at Detroit Metro after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that a ground stop was in effect on Wednesday evening at the Detroit Metro Airport due to an "aircraft emergency." It was lifted before 8 p.m.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays as a winter storm hits Southeast Michigan.
CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant reports on how the Detroit Metro Airport looked on Sunday afternoon as snow fell on the tarmac, and shares an update on the car that crashed into the McNamara Terminal on Friday.
Snow has been falling in Metro Detroit and it's creating, at times, difficult travel conditions. Meteorologist Stacey DuFord, Veronica Ortega and Julia Avant report on Sunday's winter storm and how residents are navigating it.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
An intruder spent about three hours inside a hardware store in Monroe, Michigan, eventually driving away in a company truck.
The tourist attraction of Hell in Livingston County, Michigan, has new ownership.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced on Friday to 25-50 years in prison for murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend, London Thomas.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A man faces felony charges in the deaths of two Michigan Department of Transportation workers in a Lansing-area construction zone.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
What the PGA Tour golfers do at the Rocket Classic is not easy, as Matt Finkel from CBS Detroit explains via his demonstration at the 14th hole at Detroit Golf Club.
Jasmine Bennett, mother of the late London Thomas, was among those speaking at a Wayne County Court hearing during which Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced to decades in prison over the teenager's murder.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A traffic shift begins on Saturday for I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport. Here's an explanation of what to expect if you'll be driving in the area.
U.S. officials are looking into whether a cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota could be related to the War in Iran. CBS News reports.