Ypsilanti Fire Department rated as top 2% in Michigan, top 5% in the U.S.
It comes as the department once again improved its Insurance Services Office score to the second highest rating on the scale.
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It comes as the department once again improved its Insurance Services Office score to the second highest rating on the scale.
On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.
Earlier this week, Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun announced the city is getting a brand-new fire station.
When the temperatures drop, firefighters face additional challenges beyond the flames they're fighting.
The chief of the Hamilton Fire Department in Allegan County, Michigan, is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while operating at a medical incident on Tuesday, according to state Rep. Angela Rigas.
Detroit Fire Department officials said the home was unoccupied at the time of the explosion and that no injuries have been reported.
A Detroit Fire Department crew member was injured when he fell into a basement while working at the scene of a fire early Thursday.
A Detroit fire truck and a car collided near Lodge Freeway on Saturday afternoon, resulting in three firefighters suffering minor injuries, city officials said.
One community in particular, Macomb Township, is facing some of the worst in the entire state.
Two homes were burned in the fire, though the amount of damage to both structures is unknown.
With nearly 75,000 residents, the Southfield Fire Department says it gets close to 20,000 emergency calls a year.
The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.
A local fire chief in Metro Detroit is highlighting his team's manpower and why it's crucial to have enough staffing when called to a scene.
A Detroit firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment after he fell from a second story during a fire call.
Currently, there are 24 firefighter-paramedics on staff across the township's three stations.
Firefighters in Michigan haven't been able to negotiate staffing levels for nearly 30 years, but they're hoping to change that in these final days of the legislative session.
Jasmine Nesbitt's 1-year-old son might not be here today if two firefighters didn't brave the flames that scorched their home.
The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in West Michigan as severe storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday night.
Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The Detroit Tigers welcomed back their best pitcher and placed another starter on the injured list.
A 45-year-old man is facing 18 charges after information from police in Troy, Michigan, regarding alleged criminal sexual conduct on a minor led to his arrest, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said on Friday.
A 16-year-old girl is dead and two other people are injured after a car fire and crash in Macomb Township, Michigan, early Saturday.
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "immediately," once the memorandum of understanding is signed.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Children's Protective Services is investigating after police said three children were found in a non-running car in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, when the area was under a heat advisory.
The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in West Michigan as severe storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday night.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
The Detroit Tigers welcomed back their best pitcher and placed another starter on the injured list.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
President Trump said on social media Saturday that a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran will be signed on Sunday. The announcement was made after the U.S. shot down several Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Olivia Gazis reports.
Hundreds of people in Detroit on Saturday took part in the March of Dimes' March for Babies. The event raised money to help moms and babies start and stay healthy.
The family of Oakland County Dr. Calandra Green, who was killed in 2023, is working to keep her legacy alive by giving scholarships to students looking to enter careers in public health and nursing. On Saturday, they held a fundraiser in Pontiac for the cause.
Hundreds of people are raising money to support two families grieving after a shooting that killed four of their loved ones in Livonia on Tuesday. A fundraising event took place for the family of Sterling Pierce, Tanner Pierce and Holly Kimball in Farmington Hills on Saturday at Mulligan's Pub and Grub. An online fundraiser has been set up for the family of Nevaeh Finch.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information on a double murder in Detroit.