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More than a dozen deputies checked on felons in the tether program over the three-day period around Halloween.
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More than a dozen deputies checked on felons in the tether program over the three-day period around Halloween.
Now that the trick-or-treating is done, what do you do with all of the candy? Several dentist offices and the Oakland County Sheriff are collecting candy for troops or buying it back.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said there has been a 50 percent reduction in the number of fires over the first two days of the Angels' Night campaign.
We asked for your photos -- your creepiest, cutest, scariest and most fantastic -- and you answered.
Tonight's the night for candy, and Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard has some common sense reminders for parents.
People have been known to pass out apples, raisins, pennies and even the dreaded toothbrush.
If you want to throw a high-tech twist into Halloween, a ghoulish gamut of smartphone and tablet applications, Websites, and gadgets are ready to help you and your family scare up some fun, but also stay safe and secure.
Halloween is just a day away and while it can be a festive time of year for children and families, it can often be dangerous for our pets.
So, where do you draw the line? Have you been outraged at the age of candy beggars at your door in the past -- and how did you handle it?
Will you need to create a costume that includes an umbrella for Halloween?
Planning to dress up your pup or costume your cat this Halloween? If so, you're not alone.
It's once again time for the city's annual Angels' Night campaign, when volunteers work together to keep Detroit's families, residents and neighborhoods safe during the Halloween weekend October 29-31.
With Halloween just days away, it got us thinking here in the WWJ Newsroom: Which holiday is the best?
There are mixed messages circulating as to whether or not Detroit firefighters are ready for a weekend some expect to be riddled with arson.
There's more to Halloween weekend than just trick-or treating. Check out this list of fantastic things going on in Metro Detroit. From free concerts to the "Run of the Dead," there's something for everyone.
Halloween is a busy time of year not just for the candy makers but for the cavity fixers. WWJ's Kathryn Larson reports on the patriotic act a local dentist's office is holding to put those sugary treats in the right hands.
Halloween is a holiday that should be celebrated exclusively by kids no older than 12 and their parents.
Tis the season of spooks and goblins, and Planet Ant's Improv Colony has gotten into the spirit of the holiday with the Late Night original comedy "Seance 4."
Do you like to be REALLY scared? Then you may want to head to Ann Arbor on Friday night for the annual Horror Movie Fest.
Detroit's Angels' Night enforcement doesn't officially get underway until this weekend, but some volunteers are already making sure their corner of the city is safe.
It's not just about the costume this Halloween -- it's about the makeup.
Romeo Michigan may be the "Trick or Treat" capital of Metro Detroit. The world. The known universe. I've never seen anything like it.
WWJ's Roberta Jasina spoke with Walter McNew of Screamers Costumes Superstore who said he sees it all the time -- nice girls who want to be naughty for Halloween.
Shakespeare they ain't, but the entertaining productions have developed a devoted audience that eagerly keeps the doors open and the actors busy plying their trade.
Prosecutors say 68-year-old Benjamin Wagner sexually assaulted five girls and women between 1999 and 2003.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
A free speech lawsuit against a Michigan school district involving a 14-year-old's decision to remain silent for the Pledge of Allegiance has been settled.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
Prosecutors say 68-year-old Benjamin Wagner sexually assaulted five girls and women between 1999 and 2003.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A new resolution in Wayne County, Michigan, is taking aim at toxic chemicals in hair products marketed to Black women.
A retired Detroit police sergeant appeared in court for the first time on Thursday and was remanded to jail, a week after he was charged with 15 counts of kidnapping and rape in five separate sexual assault cases.
The Detroit man convicted of murdering 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris was found dead in prison Thursday morning. CBS News Detroit spoke to one of Na'Ziyah's strongest advocates to learn if any information regarding her death and disappearance died with her killer.
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, has expanded to seven cases now under investigation – a mix of children and adults, all of them who were unvaccinated against measles.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.