Hamtramck gas station clerk honored for taking action to rescue kidnapped teen
A gas station clerk was formally honored by city officials in Hamtramck after he helped save a teenager who was kidnapped.
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A gas station clerk was formally honored by city officials in Hamtramck after he helped save a teenager who was kidnapped.
Police say they responded to Hanley International Academy at about 3:30 p.m. on April 27, prompting a lockdown at the school.
Kidnapping and assault charges were filed in the case of a 16-year-old girl abducted Monday morning while waiting for a school bus.
Hamtramck police say it only took them 30 minutes to find a kidnapping suspect and rescue the teen who was with him on Monday. Charges have now been filed in the case.
Police say the armed abduction happened while the 16-year-old was on their way to the bus stop just after 7 a.m. Monday.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
General Motors has announced its temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Metro Detroit. Gino Vicci shares why and speaks to car owners about how they feel about electric vehicles now that gas prices are rising.
The Education Freedom Tax Credit was created to bridge the gap when it comes to American literacy rates throughout grade schools, according to federal leaders in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon is touting a new program she says will improve literacy rates in Michigan. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports on her visit to Hamtramck where she detailed the Education Freedom Tax Credit and what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said about it.
The results of an absentee ballot review could have an impact on the Hamtramck mayoral race that ended in Adam Alharbi's win over Muhith Mahmood.
On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office."
Hamtramck police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in an alley early Tuesday morning.
The popular Fat Tuesday treat in Metro Detroit is a fried doughnut-style, Polish-American, treat called paczki. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey gets his first taste of one during his live broadcast from Hamtramck on Feb. 17.
If it's Fat Tuesday in Detroit, you will find bakery boxes piled high with icing-coated or sugar-dusted, deep-fried fluffy doughnuts called paczki.
Michigan Supreme Court orders state appellate court to make "expedited" decision in Hamtramck's absentee ballot litigation.
An arrest has been made in the investigation of a Dec. 28 robbery and assault in the Metro Detroit city of Hamtramck, police said.
Hamtramck's new mayor, Adam Alharbi, was sworn in on Sunday.
Hamtramck's new mayor, Adam Alharbi, was sworn in on Sunday. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the potential outcome of the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling on whether to include the 37 absentee votes that were found uncounted after the November election, Alharbi is hitting the ground running.
Adam Alharbi was set to be sworn in as mayor of Hamtramck on Sunday, even as his opponent is contesting November's election. Julia Avant reports from Alharbi's inauguration party.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
The push to include 37 uncounted ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral race has made its way to the Michigan Supreme Court.
City Councilmember Muhith Mahmood, who lost by 11 votes to Adam Alharbi, is appealing a Wayne County judge's ruling not to tabulate the 37 uncounted absentee ballots, something his lawyer says is violating voter rights.
A woman who was last seen at a bar in Hamtramck a week ago has been located, according to police.
A recount of ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral election once again affirms that Adam Alharbi was the winner over City Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
The Hamtramck City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, City Manager Max Garbarino and Special Investigator David Adamczyk on Tuesday following an investigation.
A formal complaint filed in a downriver Michigan House race is now raising questions about state election law and whether a candidate's ballot paperwork complies with state requirements.
While preparations for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix continue over the next few weeks, one project is already complete: the artwork.
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.
A Detroit man accused of leading a years-old student aid fraud scheme and embezzeling $16 million pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season.
While the most recent cold front is moving out, it is leaving behind a chill that could be dangerous for sensitive vegetation.
The crash happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sheldon Road and Sheldon Center.
State officials say a Metro Detroit businesswoman "repeatedly lied to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation" about expenses related to a grant.
A man who was wanted for a murder investigation in Kalamazoo was captured after he hid in the attic of a home in Tennessee and fell through the ceiling.
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.
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.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
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.
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.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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.
A formal complaint filed in a downriver Michigan House race is now raising questions about state election law and whether a candidate's ballot paperwork complies with state requirements.
Frost is likely tonight in most of our area, with one warmer day on the way this weekend.
While preparations for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix continue over the next few weeks, one project is already complete: the artwork. Seven murals designed by students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit were revealed on Wednesday.
Three passengers were medically evacuated from a Dutch cruise ship that was stranded for days after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
A Farmington Hills businesswoman faces 16 felony charges related to the theft of funds and the fraudulent administration of a $20 million state grant, the Michigan Attorney General's office said.