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.
Michigan students and adults are invited once again to submit their designs for "I Voted" stickers that will be given to voters.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
A Pontiac man has been charged in connection with an August 2025 fatal crash that killed a mother and her two sons.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Troopers say speed appears to be a factor in the crash.
Iran's neighbors rage over Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli war, and Israel launches a new incursion in Lebanon on day 4 of the Mideast conflict.
The shooting is the second in two days involving a child and an unsecured gun. Firearm safety activists say the shootings could have been prevented by following Michigan's safe storage law.
Michigan students and adults are invited once again to submit their designs for "I Voted" stickers that will be given to voters.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
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.
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.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Investors are recoiling as the war in Iran intensifies, driving up global oil prices. "Global financial markets are in disarray," one Wall Street analyst said.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
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.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
Construction work picks up on M-14 / I-96 corridor in the Livonia area. There are renewed calls for gun safety in Detroit after recent shootings involving unsecured weapons. Other top stories and weather.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing Monday on the military action in the Middle East, warning that the next phase of operations could be even more punishing for Iran. CBS News has this update
The next phase of the M-14 / I-96 construction begins Tuesday morning. Here's what commuters can expect.