TSA scanning faces at Detroit Metro Airport; privacy advocates doubt it's worth the convenience
The TSA is rolling the facial recognition technology just in time for the summer travel season. It aims to get travelers through security faster.
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The TSA is rolling the facial recognition technology just in time for the summer travel season. It aims to get travelers through security faster.
Video of the incident circulated on social media over the weekend and was shared with local TSA leadership Monday morning.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport has been recognized by Food & Wine magazine as one of the 10 best U.S. airports for food.
In a span of four days, TSA officers at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) prevented five guns from making it onboard flights. All of them were loaded.
Officers with the TSA have seized five guns in four days from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted six Giant African Snails from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
They say technicians are on standby 24/7, constantly watching the snow, ice and pavement temperatures because those indicators can determine if there will be changes to your flight.
The Airport Service Quality Awards, announced on Monday, recognize the world's best airports for customer experience.
The Detroit Metro Airport has reopened after it temporarily closed due to a winter storm in Southeast Michigan.
Flight cancelations are causing headaches across America, and the Detroit Metro Airport is no exception.
Routine X-ray screenings first detected the unusual object.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents discovered a young dolphin skull in luggage at Detroit Metro Airport last week.
Detroit is one of five destinations where Lufthansa's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, will travel to this summer.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a handgun before it made its way onto an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Reports of people targeting cars at the airport's parking garages are becoming more common. Vehicles being stolen seems to be the biggest problem.
Thousands of Thursday and Friday flights have already been canceled as holiday travelers try to make their way to their destinations.
One Metro Detroit family recently returned from a vacation to find their SUV on bricks at a Detroit Metro Airport parking deck.
Icelandair announced Thursday that it will soon be offering seasonal flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Metro Airport began its "Therapy Dog Program." With the program, certified therapy dogs and their handlers can walk through the airport, providing much-needed relief.
Officials say the man was a passenger on a JetBlue flight from New York to Detroit.
The Transportation Security Administration is hosting a two-day hiring event for people interested in working at the Detroit Metro Airport.
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
A man was shot and killed on Jan. 6 after leading deputies on a high-speed chase near downtown Ypsilanti.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Dangerously cold air is in Friday's forecast for Southeast Michigan, leading to a day off school for many students.
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
A man was shot and killed on Jan. 6 after leading deputies on a high-speed chase near downtown Ypsilanti.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, to provide additional information on a fatal shooting involving deputies on Jan. 6.
Michigan State University and its hockey team mourned the loss of Dan Sturges, who served as director of hockey operations. Sturges died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 19, according to the university.
President Trump is wrapping up his trip to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. On his final day of the forum, the president discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a new grant program to help small businesses improve their technology systems.
The tension between ICE agents and demonstrators in Minneapolis have not cooled down since the fatal shooting of Renee Good. Vice President JD Vance visited the city to show support for the federal agents.