Man Escapes Burning Pontiac Apartment Without Injury
Investigators are looking for the cause of an early morning fire in Pontiac that sent man running for his life.
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Investigators are looking for the cause of an early morning fire in Pontiac that sent man running for his life.
The blaze started around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Yellowstone Street near the area of Livernois and Grand River.
A campus emergency alert went out at 9:40 a.m. Thursday.
- An investigation is underway after a third alarm condominium fire in Auburn Hills.
Traffic backups are being reported on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township as firefighters battle a blaze at a former health club that is currently under renovation.
Firefighters were investigating a report of smoke in the area when they spotted flames on the roof of the animal control building.
The fire started in a vacant home before spreading to two other homes where people were sleeping inside.
"We certainly could still use a lot of food items, clothing and under-clothing for the residents both women and children," said a spokesperson for the facility.
Authorities say an 88-year-old woman was killed after being trapped in her burning home in northwest Detroit.
"Because of the fact that we could not get water in a timely fashion, this is what happens."
The fire is at PITSCH Companies near the intersection of Richmond Street NW and Alpine Avenue.
Her home might have gone up in flames, but that's not going to take the smile off the face of this Detroit mother.
Firefighters have rescued multiple residents from a burning apartment building in midtown Detroit.
"This is worse than Devil's Night," said one area resident.
Neighbors making the difference between life and death as fire erupts in a home on Detroit's southwest side.
Police told WWJ Newsradio 950 that the fire is at the Assumption Day Care Center on Marter Rd near Gaulkner.
The fire briefly caused a gawker delay on I-75 because of the large amount of smoke.
"... it was burning so bad, you couldn't do nothing," said a neighbor.
Authorities are offering a hefty cash reward for information leading to those responsible for setting a fire at a golf course in northern Oakland County that caused as much as $1 million in damages.
The owners of a golf course in northern Oakland County are talking with investigators after a fleet of golf carts caught on fire in what's believed to be a massive act of vandalism.
A quick-moving fire has nearly consumed a two-story commercial building on Detroit's east side.
The bridge was closed in both directions for about three hours Tuesday after a blaze engulfed a pickup truck and camper.
Fire officials say a teenager was woken up by his dog shortly before escaping an early-morning house fire in Muskegon.
The Birmingham School District has lost three buses in its fleet after an overnight electrical fire at their bus yard.
Police officers dressed in riot gear made three arrests following a rowdy celebration after Michigan State's Sweet 16 win over Oklahoma in the NCAA basketball tournament.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, authorities say. A suspect was in custody, the mayor said.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
A 23-year-old man is dead after he was shot at a reported block party in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and auto industry tariffs have fueled Republican concerns in Michigan ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, authorities say. A suspect was in custody, the mayor said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Saturday night was busy for Ann Arbor as country music star Morgan Wallen took the stage at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Julia Avant caught up with first responders about what they dealt with throughout Wallen's concert Friday night and adjustments they made for Saturday.
Strong to severe winds are the primary threat
Michigan State Police troopers traded their patrol routes for the basketball court on Sunday, spending time with kids in Inkster and building community connections.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes on Iran, the U.S. military paused bombing for the past two days. Iran's military also said it halted retaliatory attacks. The moves come amid the release of a CBS News Poll regarding Americans' feelings about the conflict. Olivia Gazis reports.
President Trump will pay a visit to Metro Detroit on Monday. The White House says he will talk about manufacturing and his effort to rebuild the auto industry in at a General Motors facility in Milford.