Ban Octopus-Throwers For Life, PETA Says In Letter To Red Wings
One of Detroit's oldest sporting traditions is under fire by an animal rights group.
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One of Detroit's oldest sporting traditions is under fire by an animal rights group.
Despite the stench and lack of sunlight, the Motor City has enjoyed many fond memories in the home of the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled left wing Matt Lorito from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins.
The unmistakable whiff of a sewer line hits you near the corner of Steve Yzerman Drive and Jefferson Avenue before you set foot on the steps that climb into Joe Louis Arena, a nearly windowless, drab grey building on the banks of the Detroit River.
The Detroit Red Wings today agreed to terms with defenseman Dennis Cholowski on a three-year entry-level contract.
Some of the best pieces of memorabilia come directly from the game itself.
The Detroit Red Wings today assigned right wing Evgeny Svechnikov to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins.
"I love this team. I love the Red Wings," said Graham. "It's just time to get Ken Holland out."
Evgeni Svechnikov scored the only goal of the shootout in his NHL debut, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
The Detroit Red Wings today announced details surrounding the team's "Farewell Weekend at The Joe" to celebrate the final two Red Wings games at historic Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, April 8 against the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 against the New Jersey Devils at 5:00 p.m.
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled right wing Evgeny Svechnikov from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.
Two of the Detroit area's legendary arenas are hosting their final games in the coming weeks, but a ticket to one venue is substantially cheaper than the other.
Rookies scored four of Toronto's goals in a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings and the Maple Leafs edged closer to their first playoff appearance since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had a big offensive night without high-scoring Nikita Kucherov.
Ken Holland swiveled away from a visitor in his office at Joe Louis Arena, picked up a thick book and plopped it onto his desk.
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled center Ben Street from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.
Andreas Athanasiou crashed into Eddie Lack as he scored in overtime Monday night, giving the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over Carolina on a play that left the Hurricanes goalie with a frightening injury.
Nikita Kucherov scored 3:28 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night.
Fans have heard rumblings for many years that there may have been tension between former Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and the team's veteran players.
Anthony Mantha ended his scoring slump at the right time for the Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled center Ben Street from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.
The last-place Red Wings, meanwhile, are five points behind Buffalo in the division and are moving closer toward being mathematically eliminated from the postseason for the first time since 1990.
The Red Wings pulled away on a power play when Dylan Larkin got his 15th goal, and Nyquist added his 10th with less than four minutes left.
The tongue of the shoe has the almighty octopus and the back of the shoe has the Red Wings logo on the right shoe and the left heel says "Burn Rubber."
"We got some puck luck tonight," Larkin said.
A Michigan woman who owned a home care agency was convicted on charges relating to a $1.6 million scheme to defraud Medicare.
Women's hockey pioneer Manon Rhéaume has been named the GM of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team.
Subi Saad is charged with a hate crime, aggravated indecent exposure and disturbing the peace for a May 11 incident at Somerset Mall.
Jewelry valued at about $78,000 was stolen during a smash-and-grab break-in at a store in Clinton Township.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it collected 4.2 million steelhead fish eggs for the 2026 sport fish restocking efforts.
Police in Livonia say they are investigating another incident of a masked individual walking onto residents' properties and getting into altercations with them.
A suspect is dead after a shooting involving Michigan State Police and Waterford Township police Thursday night in Waterford, the agencies said.
A Michigan woman who owned a home care agency was convicted on charges relating to a $1.6 million scheme to defraud Medicare.
Women's hockey pioneer Manon Rhéaume has been named the GM of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team.
Authorities say a man wielding a knife was fatally shot by an Ecorse police officer who was responding to a domestic dispute.
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.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
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.
Women's hockey pioneer Manon Rhéaume has been named the GM of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team.
The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
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.
The May 2026 Motor City Comic Con is this weekend at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi. Katie Cook, a comic artist, illustrator and writer, previews the three-day event.
Novi BBQ Fest: Ribs & Whiskey returns for four days over Memorial Day weekend.
A suspect is dead after a shooting involving a Michigan State Police Thursday night in Waterford, the agency said.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals within its shelter care that are available for adoption: Cat Woman the cat and Mumsey the dog.
New research suggests that birdwatching may be good for the brain. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn went to Central Park in New York City to learn more about that possibility.