Overnight Chill Leads To Icy Roads, Multiple Crashes
Snow and below-freezing temperatures combined to create icy conditions on the roads which led to several accidents Wednesday morning.
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Snow and below-freezing temperatures combined to create icy conditions on the roads which led to several accidents Wednesday morning.
Police were forced to close I-696 in Warren after someone jumped off of the overpass onto the freeway below.
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash along I-696 in Farmington Hills.
Police shut down I-696 at Greenfield for several hours Saturday morning after a semi truck crashed through the median wall.
Afternoon commuters are riding the brakes on I-696 Monday, as a multi-vehicle accident has led to a multi-mile backup.
The morning commute on I-696 in Macomb County was slowed Monday morning as police worked to clear three accidents. The eastbound lanes of the freeway were shutdown at Van Dyke just before 8 a.m.
For the second time this week, police are investigating a fatal accident involving a good Samaritan.
Two men were arrested after stealing landscaping equipment in Sterling Heights and eluding police on I-696.
A busy stretch of I-696 in Farmington Hills has finally reopened after hazmat crews spent almost 24 hours cleaning up a fuel tanker that overturned Monday afternoon.
Traffic on eastbound I-96 in Farmington was at a standstill Thursday morning after a Meijer semi truck loaded with groceries overturned, completely blocking the ramp to eastbound I-696.
An open-top garbage truck over turned on I-696 Saturday afternoon, dumping its load and causing police to restrict traffic on the freeway.
It happened Monday morning along westbound I-696 near Mound Road in Warren.
Know before you go. Orange barrel season is now in full force with several projects getting underway Monday in Southeast Michigan.
There are still a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the death of a Ann Arbor firefighter who was killed after being hit multiple times on I-696 on Thursday.
Police say Ann Arbor firefighter Daniel Armitage was trying to change a tire when he was struck multiple times and killed on I-696 in Farmington Hills Thursday morning.
WWJ's John Bailey reports the accident involving at least two vehicles was in the westbound lanes near Coolidge. Traffic was backed up for more than two miles.
The morning commute for drivers on I-696 near Orchard Lake Road got off to a smashing start Wednesday, after a truck spilled its entire haul of pumpkins on the freeway.
State and local police will be writing tickets for speeding and aggressive driving.
Major backups were reported on I-696 in Macomb County where the freeway is closed. The Southfield Freeway is also closed.
Portions of I-696 and the Southfield freeway will be shut down this weekend.
Among the major projects getting underway this week: I-696 in Warren, I-94 in Port Huron and M-39 in Southfield and Detroit.
Police are looking for the person who's been shooting at passing cars along I-696 in Oak Park.
Driver thrown out of a car after it crashed into the median wall in the eastbound lanes of I-696 near the entrance ramp to Van Dyke.
A 34-year-old motorist is in custody after the Michigan State Police said they led law enforcement on a chase through Wayne County Saturday night.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced after an alleged Facebook photo posted last September depicted a Michigan judge in a coffin, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
A 34-year-old motorist is in custody after the Michigan State Police said they led law enforcement on a chase through Wayne County Saturday night.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Looking at a quiet start to the week with Partly sunny skies today, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. East southeast wind around 6 mph. There will be a chance for light freezing rain and sleet tonight, mainly north of the Interstate 69 corridor. Temperatures will warm to near 40 Tuesday, then colder temperatures and dry weather will prevail through the end of the week.
The Detroit Pistons flew to Charlotte on Sunday to kick off their last two road games before the all-star break. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said his goal is to have two-way breakout star Daniss Jenkins rostered by Monday. The guard wants everyone to remember that he went undrafted.
The Washington Township Board of Trustees earlier this month asked the planning commission to review a zoning ordinance related to a planned data center. Many in the area say they don’t want the project to go through. Veronica Ortega has their story.
A mother is desperate to find her 25-year-old son who went missing from Wyandotte on Thursday. She said she last saw him at their home before he left to visit friends.
Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said he took some calls ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer reports on the only move the team made and why the organization has confidence in their core players.