Sterling Heights man charged in Commerce Township fatal drunk driving crash
A Sterling Heights man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-causing death in a Sept. 5 crash.
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A Sterling Heights man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-causing death in a Sept. 5 crash.
It's holiday time, which means police are on the lookout, especially in Bloomfield Township, where law enforcement is patrolling for drunk and impaired drivers.
This year, more than 2.3 million Michiganders are expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, with AAA calling it one of the busiest travel weekends ever. With it comes the potential for impaired driving.
A man was taken into custody on Friday after he allegedly crashed into a Michigan State Police trooper's vehicle while intoxicated in Clintown Township.
The family of a Michigan man who was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a commercial truck has filed a wrongful death suit, alleging that the driver was intoxicated and the company failed to supervise the driver.
A Detroit police officer was charged after he was suspected of driving drunk, causing a single-vehicle crash.
"We are grateful no significant injuries were sustained by anyone involved," the Livingston County Sheriff's Office said.
A Troy man found out that driving to the police department while intoxicated might result in unintended consequences.
The defendant's attorney filed motions to dismiss three statements she made to law enforcement, and the judge denied all three.
The driver, a 24-year-old Lansing man, later reportedly attempted to drive around stop sticks that were placed on westbound I-96 near Mason Road by going through a ditch
Family and friends remembered the life of 7-year-old Jerome Coleman Jr. Saturday, one week after the fatal crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
Investigators believe a lack of experience in driving a motorcycle could have played a role in the crash.
One was killed and three others were injured after a head-on crash with a suspected drunk driver in Macomb County over the weekend.
A driving program in Ypsilanti is training teens to be ready on the road by showing them five of the most common dangerous driving experiences.
A Michigan man accused of drunk driving was found with nearly four pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash after he was arrested.
A Southeast Michigan police chief was shocked that a woman who "wreaked havoc" in an alleged drunk driving incident in Shelby Township received a low bond.
A Michigan man, 63, was arrested after he was caught drunk driving through the backyards of Oakland County homes.
A 55-year-old Wixom man who was driving the wrong way on an Oakland County road and nearly hit a motorcyclist admitted to drinking a $3.99 bottle of wine.
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking charges for operating while intoxicated after a teen was found with a tree stuck in his truck.
The driver was arrested after police said she had a blood alcohol content of .17%.
Police say Xavier Fuggerson, 33, is facing 15 felonies in connection to a drunk driving crash in Warren that killed a 48-year-old Detroit man over the weekend.
Jason Waelchli, 45, is accused of driving a snowplow while intoxicated in a Fraser parking lot near 15 Mile and running over an elderly woman as she walked to her car on Jan. 16, 2024.
The Detroit Police Department confirmed the Feb. 18 arrest in Clinton Township. The officer has been placed on administrative duty pending investigation by internal affairs.
Eric Compton faces up to 40 years in prison in connection to a 2021 drunk driving crash that left one person dead, and another injured.
Fifty-three-year-old Mahomes, Sr. was charged with at least his third DWI on Saturday, according to Smith County records.
Two people are dead in the aftermath of a shooting at a home in Macomb County, Michigan, police said.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
A 64-year-old man was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital for treatment of burns suffered during an industrial accident on Monday.
Nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana was seized as Shelby Township police handled one of the largest drug smuggling investigations in their community's history.
Dearborn Heights police confirmed that the call was routed to them at about 12:26 p.m. on March 12, around the same time as the attack in West Bloomfield.
Two people are dead in the aftermath of a shooting at a home in Macomb County, Michigan, police said.
The vice president last visited Michigan in September 2025.
Michigan's U.S. Senators have requested a response within 30 days from the National Weather Service.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
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.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The vice president last visited Michigan in September 2025.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Detroit Pistons were topped by the Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points for Toronto.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
Corewell Health nurses have been voting on a strike authorization, with the decision to be announced. Vice President JD Vance will visit Michigan on Wednesday. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
The Pentagon says more than 200 U.S. service members have been injured and at least 13 were killed in the Middle East during the last two weeks. CBS News has a recap of the headlines from Washington D.C.
Partly sunny, with a high near 30 today. West northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. An arctic airmass keeps conditions cold today with wind chills to around 0 degrees this morning for most the area. Scattered light lake effect snow showers and flurries continue today. The good news, a warming trend mid to late week will take temps back up to the 50's.
The Hazel Park School board appears to table the decision to buy out the superintendent's contract during a meeting on Monday.
Three people who were killed in a crash early Monday morning in Detroit have been identified as Wayne State University students, university officials said.