Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
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The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV identified the two people killed as Jason Myers, a meteorologist at the station, and Chip Tayag, the helicopter's pilot.
The administration of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered the closure of a small stock-car track that's allowed large crowds to gather repeatedly for weekend races, declaring it an "imminent hazard" for the spread of COVID-19.
Two businesses are launching an effort to send backpacks pre-filled with supplies from the Detroit area to people in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence has made landfall in North Carolina, but its crawling pace and overwhelming storm surges are setting up hours and hours of destruction and human suffering -- with dozens desperately awaiting rescue in one flooded city alone.
A woman in North Carolina says her family's dog died a hero after he managed to save them from a bear that wandered into their home.
The parents of a North Carolina boy are demanding answers after they say their child was punished for addressing his teacher as "ma'am."
For the first time in nearly five decades, a small group of hunters in North Carolina will be able to hunt alligators this year.
Luckily the boy was not hurt and now a local hardware store has stepped up to help the young man's landscaping business.
The television news anchor and a photojournalist colleague were killed Monday in North Carolina while covering the very fringes of the large system.
A cat named Toby missed his former owners so much that he walked 12 miles to be with them again.
North Carolina point guard Joel Berry II will miss about four weeks after suffering a broken bone in his right hand.
North Carolina has avoided major penalties after an NCAA infractions committee panel "could not conclude" there were academic violations in the multi-year case focused on irregular courses.
A diverse crowd of dozens cheered as the statue of a soldier holding a rifle fell to the ground in front of an old courthouse building that now houses local government offices.
Pittsburgh has released guard Cameron Johnson to play immediately at North Carolina as a graduate transfer.
The 14-game event will be played over a four-day period -- Monday through Thursday, Nov. 27-30.
North Carolina juniors Joel Berry II and Theo Pinson will join freshman Tony Bradley in declaring for the NBA draft, though they won't hire agents.
The players freaked over new Air Jordans.
The NCAA says it will consider North Carolina as a host for championship events again after the state rolled back a law that limited protections for LGBT people.
Mark Few lifted the transition game he used for years at Gonzaga from Roy Williams' playbook.
The national semifinal will be the 20th for North Carolina, where the Tar Heels (31-7) will play Midwest champ Oregon on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.
Now all that practice with a 15-second shot clock has paid off with a trip back to the Final Four.
The NCAA will start deciding on locations for its upcoming championships next week and has indicated it will leave North Carolina out of that process if the state hasn't changed a law that limits LGBT rights by that time.
The game also drew former UNC and NBA great Michael Jordan, who appeared at halftime with North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora to announce a Jordan Brand apparel deal with the program.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Manuel Bardakjian, the Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Michigan lawmakers and women formerly incarcerated at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti are looking for answers after three women died at the facility in the past month.
One week after Clintondale High School canceled its prom, community members and volunteers have put together an event.
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Michigan on Tuesday.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Nearly 3,000 families are enrolled in Detroit's Rx Kids program, and new data from Flint — where the program launched first — is giving city officials confidence the results will carry over.
This will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Rocket Companies has sponsored Detroit's PGA TOUR stop since 2019, but they declined to pick up its option for 2027.
Manuel Bardakjian, the Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
A new Michigan-based tech company is hoping to help law enforcement improve underwater search capabilities, and they are already seeing results.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak, Michigan.