Downtown Detroit buildings evacuated after strong smell of gas
Several buildings in downtown Detroit were evacuated Tuesday due to a strong smell of gas but the all-clear has been given and evacuations have ended.
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Leak contained after diesel fuel spills into the Detroit River
The Environmental Protection Agency says a leak from an underground storage tank that spilled diesel fuel into the Detroit River near Trenton has been contained.
65-Year-Old Man, 2 Others Killed In Detroit Home Explosion
A 65-year-old man was killed and two other people injured following a house explosion in Detroit that may have been sparked by a gas leak and lit crack cocaine pipe.
Gas Smell Prompts Evacuation At Western Michigan Dorm
WOOD-TV reports Consumers Energy found a small leak on a fuel line.
Gas Leak Causes Explosion At Park Restroom In Ecorse; Residents Allowed To Return Home
Authorities say luckily, no one was injured when restrooms at a public park in Ecorse exploded.
Lightning Apparently Caused Gas Leak Near House Explosion
Utility crews were repairing a leak when the home exploded Tuesday afternoon in Montrose Township.
Operations Back To Normal After Gas Leak At Fiat Chrysler Stamping Plant In Warren
Officials say everything has returned to normal at the Fiat Chrysler Stamping Plant in Warren after a forklift operator sparked a gas leak.
Plymouth Intersection Could Be Closed For Hours After Gas Leak
Authorities say it could be quite some time before an intersection in Plymouth reopens to traffic following a gas leak.
Car Drives Into Shelby Township Home, Causes Gas Leak
Due to the natural gas leak, surrounding homes have been evacuated and the roadways at 23 Mile and Ryan have been closed until further notice.
Suspects Steal Running Car From Detroit Gas Station, Crash Into Building Causing Gas Leak
Authorities are searching for two suspects who stole a car from a gas station on Detroit's northwest side and crashed into a gas meter, causing a gas leak in the area.
Consumers Energy: 'No Immediate Danger' From Gas Leak In Bloomfield Township
While the scent of gas filled the air, a Consumers Energy representative told WWJ Newsradio 950, there was no immediate danger to those in the area of Middlebelt and Long Lake.
Gas Leak May Have Caused Explosion At Kroger Grocery Store
Officials say the explosion happened shortly after crews from Consumers Energy arrived to investigate the possible gas leak.
Patrons Exposed To Chlorine Gas At Amusement Park
At least 25 people were showered off in the parking lot, while a hazardous materials response team, paramedics and firefighters were called to the park
8 Mile Road Reopens After Gas Leak
Officials were forced to close 8 Mile Road after a gas leak was discovered in a storm drain.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations On Woodward Ave.
Repairs are expected to take two to three hours.
Dearborn Neighborhood Evacuated Over Gas Leak
The situation unfolded Wednesday morning at Carlysle and Mayfair streets, near Outer Drive.
2 Dead After Home Explosion Likely Caused By Gas Leak
Authorities say the homeowner was digging with a backhoe close to the home and hit a gas line.
All-Clear Given After Suspected Gas Leak At Marathon Refinery
Employees at the Marathon Oil Refinery on Detroit's southwest side were evacuated after a suspected gas leak was discovered.
Gas Leak In Plymouth Township
One home was evacuated in a Plymouth Township neighborhood because of a gas leak.
Road Crew Breaks Gas Main In Royal Oak
Natural gas began leaking when construction workers broke a two-inch pipe.
Warren Condo Evacuated Due To Possible Gas Leak
A condominium complex in Warren was evacuated Tuesday morning after residents woke up to the smell of natural gas.
Southfield-Lathrup High School Reopens After Gas Leak Scare
A school spokesperson said students have returned to their classrooms after a gas leak scare at Southfield-Lathrup High School Friday morning.
Consumers Energy Halts Projects Statewide After Deadly Explosion
Consumers Energy says it has halted projects throughout Michigan that involve the same drilling method used before a house explosion that killed a 58-year-old Royal Oak man.
Attorney: Utility 1 Inch Away From Second Explosion In Royal Oak
A Farmington Hills attorney says last week's house explosion in Royal Oak came close to becoming a much larger disaster.
New Details In Royal Oak Home Explosion
Consumers Energy takes responsibility for the explosion that completely leveled a Royal Oak home, killing a 58-year-old man.
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Landowner help sought to protect endangered animals, plants
The Biden administration plans to propose regulatory changes Wednesday to encourage voluntary conservation projects on private land, partly by shielding owners from punishment if their actions kill or harm small numbers of imperiled species.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 11,000
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Novi man's loved ones found dead underneath rubble days after earthquake in Turkey
After receiving a text Tuesday morning, Novi resident Ersagun Atilgan was notified that his cousin and his wife were found dead.
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Fake threat phone calls made to several Michigan high schools
Phone threats against several Michigan schools have been determined to be fake and all connected.
Authorities release cause of death in Detroit rappers investigation
Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker went missing after a canceled show in Detroit in January, authorities said, and were found dead earlier this month.
Landowner help sought to protect endangered animals, plants
The Biden administration plans to propose regulatory changes Wednesday to encourage voluntary conservation projects on private land, partly by shielding owners from punishment if their actions kill or harm small numbers of imperiled species.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 11,000
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
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Ford returns to Formula One in partnership with Red Bull
Red Bull powertrains and Ford will partner on the development of a hybrid power unit that will supply engines to both Red Bull and AlphaTauri when new F1 regulations begin in 2026.
US tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
Ford 4Q profit drops 90%, company says more cost cuts coming
CEO Jim Farley said Ford should have done better last year, and it left $2 billion in profits on the table that were within its control. He said Ford will correct that with improved execution this year.
2 rivals from factory floors facing off in race to lead UAW
The election pits the 57-year-old incumbent, Ray Curry, who started his career on the assembly line at a Freightliner truck plant in North Carolina, against Shawn Fain, 54, who began as an electrician at a Chrysler metal casting plant in Kokomo, Indiana.
Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle maker cautioned that if the government decides to pursue an enforcement action, it could possibly have a material adverse impact on its business.
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AMC to price movie theater tickets based on where you sit
Battered by COVID, nation's largest theater chain is betting that movie-goers are willing to pay more for a better view.
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
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Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Biden acknowledges Tyre Nichols' parents during State of the Union
The president spoke about his conversation with Nichols' mother – and vowed to make her wish for her son's legacy come true.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
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Officials reveal size of suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
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Oakland County launches community health survey
Oakland County health officials are launching a community survey to get residents' views on topics such as medical care, support services, reliable transportation and food access.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Michigan WIC to offer only Similac beginning March 1
Officials say the transition back to the brand is based on production levels from Abbott Nutrition and the company's ability to supply sufficient products.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Ford Field to host WWE SummerSlam on August 5
For the first time since hosting WrestleMania 23 in 2007, Ford Field will be the site of SummerSlam on Friday Aug. 5.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
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Michigan Panthers release 2023 USFL schedule
Ford Field will play host to the Panthers and Philadelphia Stars for the 2023 season.
Chaplains provide Detroit Pistons with spiritual space
With an 82-game regular season schedule that features 41 road dates, it's understandable how NBA players can have a difficult time finding that personal spiritual space.
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Michigan Matters: Celebrating 3 Trailblazers & Black History Month
As Black History Month continues, three African American leaders dominating their professions – Suzanne Shank, President/CEO of Siebert Williams Shank, Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, President/CEO of the National Business League, and Keith Wyche, Vice President of Community Engagement at Walmart- appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" to talk about their careers, helping to pave the way for young people and much more.
Michigan Matters: Raising Awareness for Organ Donations
With 2,500 Michiganders awaiting an organ transplant, four people who have been impacted in various ways appear in a special encore edition of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" to talk about the importance of donors and raising awareness.
Michigan Matters: A Celebration of Metro Detroit Authors
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters: WGPR-TV & Michigan Chamber's Mission
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Michigan Matters: Gov. Snyder launches tech company
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder returns in an encore episode of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
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NEXT Weather Forecast February 8, 2023 (Today)
Partly cloudy skies today, but rain will soon move in. Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect the wet weather. CBSDetroit.com/weather
Michigan State Police say rappers were shot multiple times, killing not random
Police say three men who were found dead after being missing for nearly two weeks were shot multiple times. Police say they are getting closer to finding out determining a motive.
Novi man's loved ones found dead underneath rubble days after earthquake in Turkey
After receiving a text message Tuesday morning, Novi resident Ersagun Atilgan was notified that his cousin and his wife were found dead.
3 men charged for stealing more than 25 vehicles in Metro Detroit
Authorities say the three men were involved in a crime spree between October 2022 and January 2023, in which they were responsible for hundreds of property thefts.
Adam Hollier, Jamie Roe speak on expectations of Biden's State of the Union Address
Adam Hollier, former Democratic state senator, and Jamie Roe, GOP strategist and founder of Team Roe, sit down with CBS News Detroit ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.