Investigators Say Worn Tires, Not Potholes, Caused Fatal Crash
Four potholes, including one measuring 4.3 feet by 13.6 feet, were east of the crash scene in Oakland County's Lyon Township.
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Four potholes, including one measuring 4.3 feet by 13.6 feet, were east of the crash scene in Oakland County's Lyon Township.
Road crews in Oakland County are bringing out more orange barrels.
Sticky notes could save a woman from drug charges in Oakland County.
Nine beaches were originally closed and they've reopened all but Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard and Mercer Beach Park in Walled Lake.
Since its inception in 2004, the Emerging Sectors strategy set up by county executive L. Brooks Patterson has resulted in 337 businesses and more than 35,000 new jobs.
A $2 million settlement has been reached with a couple charged in a sex-abuse case involving their autistic daughter before suburban Detroit prosecutors dropped it in 2008.
Deputies investigating a welfare complaint found 30-year-old Lindsey Mauti dead on the floor of her garage.
Officers found what appeared to be blood splatter on the door and then forced their way into the home.
AT&T customers in three metro Detroit counties have enhanced service through a enhancements in the company's cell sites.
A 911 caller said his friend had been playing in a nearby park when a stranger threw an accelerate on his face.
Senior Day will feature live music, tram tours, bingo, a senior resource area and zookeeper talks highlighting some of the zoo's senior animal residents.
Drivers in Oakland County can expect to see plenty of orange barrels this summer.
A 32-year-old Commerce Township man was arrested Friday afternoon when deputies located the missing truck outside Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital's emergency room -- two miles from Commerce Township Fire Station 2.
Undersheriff Mike McCabe said that the ambulance was stolen from in front of the Commerce Township Fire Department and was later discovered about an hour later at the Huron Valley Hospital.
The DIA is encouraging residents in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties to check out the museum as part of their free "county days" initiative.
The text-to-911 service works like any text conversation, with the 911 operator using a web browser to respond within seconds.
Twenty-nine-year-old Ashley Sandstrom of Lapeer and 42-year-old Velretta Leak of Pontiac entered several stores in Clarkston - stealing wallets from employees in mid-January.
Patterson said he wouldn't bet against running for a seventh term as county executive.
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The two male suspects placed a chain around the ATM which was located near the door and were able to open the outer casing of the ATM, exposing the safe which contained about $4,000 dollars.
Two other children remain hospitalized with serious injuries from the accident.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how I want to recycle thee!
A sexting scandal involving 31 students -- all of whom are age 16 or younger -- has now been submitted to prosecutors.
Democrats say it's a politically motivated bid to help Republicans hold power whenever longtime Executive L. Brooks Patterson retires.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
A man was shot and killed on Jan. 6 after leading deputies on a high-speed chase near downtown Ypsilanti.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Dangerously cold air is in Friday's forecast for Southeast Michigan, leading to a day off school for many students.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
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.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Wind chills dive quickly tonight with dangerous cold throughout the day Friday.
Dozens of schools have been canceling classes more than once in the last week, and many districts are close to reaching the maximum number of days allotted for snow days.
A woman's body was found outside, behind a trash bin, in Southeast Michigan, under circumstances that a local official calls heartbreaking.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, to provide additional information on a fatal shooting involving deputies on Jan. 6.
Michigan State University and its hockey team mourned the loss of Dan Sturges, who served as director of hockey operations. Sturges died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 19, according to the university.