Intoxicated driver found sleeping behind the wheel with child in Troy
Police say the 31-year-old woman received a citation for operating while intoxicated child endangerment.
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Police say the 31-year-old woman received a citation for operating while intoxicated child endangerment.
While police in Royal Oak, Michigan, were investigating what officials said was an impaired driver earlier this month, they quickly had to shift their focus to a crash that happened a few feet away from them.
A crash in Royal Oak involving a suspected impaired driver earlier this month was caught on a Royal Oak Police Department dashcam. The agency said they were in the area at the time investigating a different impaired driver. CBS News Detroit's Heath Kalb spoke to an anti-drunk driving advocate about how the decisions drivers can make can alter lives forever and heard from people in Royal Oak about how they're staying safe.
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 Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.
Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.
An exchange of gunfire with law enforcement resulted in the death of an armed suspect in Cass County, troopers said.
A West Michigan angler broke a 20-year state record when he reeled in a massive gizzard shad in April.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
A West Michigan angler broke a 20-year state record when he reeled in a massive gizzard shad in April.
A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township because of a leak on a 42-inch water main.
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 organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
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.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is telling members who go to Michigan Medicine to start looking for other providers.
The effort to monitor the spread of hantavirus from a cruise ship currently off the west coast of Africa is expanding, including in the United States. Bradley Blackburn reports.
At least 12 countries are currently monitoring people who had disembarked the MV Hondius before cases of hantavirus were confirmed, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township in Southeast Michigan; with the Great Lakes Water Authority monitoring conditions at a leak on a 42-inch water main.