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"They actually act as our eyes and ears," said Vicki Wolber, the Director of Emergency Management in Macomb County.
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"They actually act as our eyes and ears," said Vicki Wolber, the Director of Emergency Management in Macomb County.
"Detroit right now sits in fifth place for the coldest month of all time..."
As Detroit tied a record low Monday, cities across the state broke decades-old records the National Weather Service reports.
The National Weather Service said Wednesday that 20.4 inches of snow fell in Ottawa County near Allendale and 17.2 inches fell in East Grand Rapids.
"Lots of flooding, downed wires, downed trees, traffic lights out — it's a mess,"
Trained spotters for the National Weather Service report a 65 miles per hour wind gust around 7:30 p.m. near Holly.
The National Weather Service offers an explanation for the fall-like temps.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the overnight hours for some areas of southeast Michigan.
Meteorologists are tracking a so-called "derecho" weather pattern that could spawn severe windstorms in major Midwest metro areas with gusts as strong as 100 mph.
The National Weather Service holds Skywarn Spotter Training classes this Spring in southeast Michigan.
Melting of abundant winter snowfall and rains are expected to result in high water levels in many of Michigan's rivers this spring, creating flooding and affecting recreation.
A late winter storm has dumped as much as 15 inches of snow on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with up to 2 feet forecast in places.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until 10 p.m.
Sleet, freezing rain and snow are expected to hit Metro Detroit Thursday night into Friday morning.
As the east coast braces for the impact of Hurricane Sandy, a wind advisory is in effect in Southeast Michigan.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon Thursday til 9 p.m. Saturday, when temperatures are expected to inch toward 100 degrees in Metro Detroit.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for Livingston, Lapeer, Genesee counties and to the north and west.
According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats will be large hail up to an inch in diameter and winds as strong as 60 miles per hour.
First Forecast: You Ask, We Answer is a half-hour special designed to help you prepare for the spring season and learn about severe weather. Chat live with the First Forecast team at CBSDetroit.com during the broadcast.
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Southeastern Michigan. The advisory will remain in effect until 11:00 Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes touched down in southeast Michigan on Thursday.
Hold on to your hat, because it's a gusty night in Metro Detroit.
The National Weather Service says flooding that damaged buildings and closed roads in southeastern Michigan is expected to continue through the weekend.
The National Weather Service says a weak tornado touched down about a mile northeast of Temperance.
Forecasters say wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and heavy rain is possible. Thunderstorm Watch posted until midnight.
A woman whom authorities sought after shots were fired at a deputy on Interstate 94 has been taken into custody, police say.
A man faces two charges after a barricaded confrontation with police in Romulus.
An Oakland County man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend and the mother of his child.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.
"This is pretty unprecedented," Ali Abazeed, Detroit's chief public health officer, said about the air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.
A man was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday along Meyers Road in Oakland County, police said.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Ice Cream Detroit presents some of its unique and local flavor combinations in honor of National Ice Cream Day.
As voters head to the polls Aug. 4, a regional transit measure in Wayne County will ask folks there to end opt-out communities, which Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive, and Tiffany Gunter, GM at SMART, discuss on this Sunday’s Michigan Matters.
A 23-year-old Highland Township man has been convicted of murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend.
A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man has been charged in an assault and barricaded gunman incident, Wayne County prosecutors said.
State agencies on Wednesday issued key permits for the controversial Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac, concluding the project's benefits outweigh drawbacks that include disruption to Native American burial sites and harm to wetlands and rare species.