Community meeting to spotlight new Pontiac skate park
You have the opportunity to join a community meeting surrounding a new skate park coming to Pontiac.
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20-year-old man killed after he was partially ejected from vehicle in Pontiac crash
A 20-year-old man from Brown City is dead, and an 18-year-old woman is hospitalized after a car crash in Pontiac on Sunday.
Woman, 79, Missing Since Saturday Found Alive In Pontiac
A 79-year-old woman missing since the weekend was found alive in a wooded area in Pontiac, authorities said Wednesday.
Oakland County Sheriff's Re-Cycle for Kids Program To Hold Bike Distribution At United Wholesale Mortgage On June 12
Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, Sheriff PAL, volunteers, and partners, plan to distribute more than 400 bikes and helmets to families in need on June 12.
Michigan Matters: The Mayors Weigh In!
As the pandemic nears its one year anniversary since reaching Michigan, its toll has been significant as four leaders – Westland Mayor William R. Wild, Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, and Warren Mayor James R. Fouts talked about on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
Sheriff's Office: Missing And Endangered Man Admits To Exposing Himself At Pontiac Store
A 20-year-old Pontiac man is awaiting charges after admitting to exposing himself at a Pontiac store.
Sheriff: Witness ID Sought For Pontiac Homicide Case, Crime Stoppers Offering $1,000 Reward
The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help to identify a potential witness who was at a liquor store during a fatal shooting.
Sheriff: Man Found Dead Outside Of Family Dollar
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead outside of a Family Dollar store in Pontiac.
Oakland Co. Judge Detains Teen For Being Threat To Mom, Not For 'Missed Homework'
"My role is to make decisions that are in this young lady's best interest, period"
Shooting At Pontiac Block Party Leaves 2 Wounded
Two men are expected to recover from their injuries after being shot at a block party in Pontiac.
Pontiac's Grace Centers of Hope
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3 Wounded In Shooting Outside Pontiac Club
Authorities say a weekend shooting outside Vogue Nightclub in Pontiac left three people wounded.
Official: Oil Smeared To Cleanse Negativity Amid Infighting
A Pontiac government staffer poured a substances on furniture and doorways at county officials' meeting spaces as an attempt to push out bad energy according to officials.
Michigan Matters: The Mayors on L. Brooks Patterson's Legacy and Other Regional Issues
Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman, Westland Mayor William Wild and Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday and talk about their city's imprint and opportunities.
This Weekend: Portion Of M-59 Closed In Pontiac For Pedestrian Bridge Removal
Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, July 26, eastbound and westbound M-59 will be closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Opdyke Road in Pontiac to allow crews to safely demolish the old Silverdome pedestrian bridge.
Pontiac Man Charged With Killing Girlfriend's Unborn Baby
A 22-year-old Detroit area man has been accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child by pulling the woman off a bed and stomping on her stomach.
73-Year-Old Man Dies After Leaving Pontiac Group Home
A 73-year-old man who was diagnosed with dementia has died after apparently wandering away from a group home in Pontiac.
Michigan Man Who Shot At Black Teen Gets 4 Years In Prison
A white retired firefighter has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for shooting at a black teenager who came to his suburban Detroit home asking for directions to school.
Michigan Man To Be Sentenced For Shooting At Lost Black Teen
A white retired firefighter is expected to be sentenced for shooting at a black teenager who came to his suburban Detroit home for directions.
Michigan Couple in Court Over Control of Frozen Embryos
A Detroit-area woman seeking custody of as many as 10 frozen embryos is asking a judge to appoint a guardian over them.
Man Finds Active Bomb on His Porch
A police investigation is underway after a 50-year-old Pontiac man found an active bomb on his front porch.
2nd Annual Park Empowerment Day May 27 in Pontiac
Sunday, May 27 is the 2nd annual 'Park Empowerment Day' held at Hawthorne Park, in Pontiac.
13-Year-Old Pontiac Boy In Custody After Bomb Threat
The suspect is charged with one count of Telecommunications Service-Malicious, which can result in up to six months in juvenile custody and a $1,000 fine.
Authorities: 11-Year-Old Boy Arrested For Stealing Car
Deputies said they tracked the boy, found him hiding near a railroad overpass.
Sterling Heights Man Charged With Murder After 'Planned Killing Spree'
Vernest Griffin is accused of killing two men at trucking businesses in Taylor and Pontiac.
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Detroit City Council votes to postpone ShotSpotter expansion vote again
City council passed a motion to once again postpone the vote to expand ShotSpotter in Detroit, but council members did vote to renew the contracts for the technology to stay in the eighth and ninth precincts.
Local organization DRAW bringing relief to Hurricane Ian victims
For over a decade DRAW has completed 108 missions, bringing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Komen Detroit Race for the Cure to be held on Belle Isle this Sunday
The Komen Detroit Race for the Cure will be held this Sunday, Oct. 2, on Belle Isle.
Mt. Clemens woman charged after attacking teen with machete-style weapon
A Mt. Clemens woman has been charged in connection to attacking a 19-year-old man with a machete while he was riding his bike to work, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Defeat the Label expresses the impacts bullying has not just in schools, but within whole communities
Jamie Greene Kaniarz, Executive Director of Defeat the Label, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to discuss bullying, its impacts on people in schools and communities, and what is being done to address these issues.
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Detroit City Council votes to postpone ShotSpotter expansion vote again
City council passed a motion to once again postpone the vote to expand ShotSpotter in Detroit, but council members did vote to renew the contracts for the technology to stay in the eighth and ninth precincts.
Local organization DRAW bringing relief to Hurricane Ian victims
For over a decade DRAW has completed 108 missions, bringing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge
It's that time of the year! Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge and enter for a chance to win $1,000.
Komen Detroit Race for the Cure to be held on Belle Isle this Sunday
The Komen Detroit Race for the Cure will be held this Sunday, Oct. 2, on Belle Isle.
Mt. Clemens woman charged after attacking teen with machete-style weapon
A Mt. Clemens woman has been charged in connection to attacking a 19-year-old man with a machete while he was riding his bike to work, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
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Revamped Detroit Auto Show now also features new flying tech
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
Ford shuffles management, seeks new global supply chain head
Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.
Over 1M Teslas recalled because windows can pinch fingers
Tesla says in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that the automatic window reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
Midwestern partnership backs hydrogen as clean energy source
Seven Midwestern states, including Michigan, are teaming up to accelerate the development of hydrogen as a clean-energy alternative for automobiles and factories that rely largely on climate-warming fossil fuels, governors said Monday.
Parts shortage forces Ford to cut its 3Q earnings forecast
A parts shortage that has thousands of Ford's most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast.
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Michigan native Taylor Hale makes history with her "Big Brother" season 24 win
Michigan native Taylor Hale won season 24 of "Big Brother," taking home the $750,000 grand prize.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
America's Thanksgiving Parade returns to Detroit this year, Officials announce theme
The Parade Company is getting ready for the 96th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.
MasterChef Junior Live! coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre
The MasterChef Junior Live! tour is making its way to the Motor City this weekend.
Last weekend of summer event guide
If you're looking for things to do around town this weekend, we have you covered.
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Staffers in Rep. Andy Levin's office become first to vote to unionize
Levin sponsored a successful measure earlier this year allowing congressional offices to unionize.
Hurricane Ian hits Cuba as a Category 3 storm, on track to hit Florida
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
All new cars should check drivers for alcohol use, feds say
Regulators want new vehicles to use blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
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Canada to lift COVID-19 border, travel restrictions Oct. 1
Canada will remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country on Oct. 1, including testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements, Canada's government announced Monday.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter
Officials say the requirement is likely to end by Sept. 30.
Biden says pandemic is "over" in U.S.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
Report: Opioid deaths increased by 28% in Washtenaw County
The number of Washtenaw County residents who have died of an opioid overdose increased by 28% between 2020 and 2021, according to a report released this week.
Detroit Health Department providing Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, bivalent boosters
The Detroit Health Department is now providing the Novavax two-dose COVID-19 vaccine and the new bivalent booster doses to residents ages 12 and up.
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Pistons guard Cade Cunningham bulked up for 2nd NBA season
Cade Cunningham packed on about 10 pounds of muscle in his first NBA offseason, hoping the added weight will help him lift his game and the Detroit Pistons to another level.
Detroit Lions travel to Minnesota to face NFC North rival
The Detroit Lions (1-1) head on the road to face their NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
Detroit Lions' Chris Board takes over school, becomes acting principal
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board is giving back to the community in a major way.
Detroit Tigers introduce Scott Harris as president of baseball operations
Harris replaces former vice president and general manager Al Avila.
An afternoon at the driving range in Royal Oak
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Michigan Matters: Shining Light Awards & YMCA celebrates Aretha Franklin
It's a show celebrating community champions as the three Shining Light Award honorees selected this year – Gilda Jacobs, Kirk Mayes and Charity Dean – appear on "Michigan Matters" to talk about it and their efforts to lift our region.
Michigan Matters: Riding with the big wheels at the Detroit Auto Show
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain, along with Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer travel to the Detroit Auto Show to talk to leaders about electrification of vehicles, Michigan and Detroit capitalizing in on these trends, and road for our region.
Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show zooms into Motor City
Finally, after a three year hiatus, the Detroit Auto Show is back with many new features which Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talked about during taping of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters."
Michigan Matters: Sen. Gary Peters' big ride; the Roundtable on election 2022
Fresh from his annual trek across the state in his Harley to talk to constituents, U.S. Senator Gary Peters stopped by CBS Detroit to appear on "Michigan Matters" and talk about issues and politics.
Michigan Matters: WGPR's Legacy Impacting A New Generation; Pulse of the Region & State
It's a celebration of WGPR-TV – the first Black-owned and operated television station in the nation which was located in Detroit --- as legendary anchor Amyre Makupson, Program Manager Joe Spencer and Detroit Pistons broadcaster Greg Kelser appear to discuss its impact on CBS 62's Michigan Matters.
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NEXT Weather Forecast September 27th, 2022 (Tonight)
Sunshine returns along with a slow rise in our temperatures. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey has a look at the runup to our warmer weekend.
Hurricane Ian explainer
Hurricane Ian threatens the state of Florida this week. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shows you the estimated track, how a hurricane builds, and where in a hurricane the winds are at their most powerful.
Gala raises awareness for sickle cell disease
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and one Detroit man is getting the word out about the disease by holding an event that infused entertainment and information.
Construction on Second Avenue Bridge to snarl traffic in downtown Detroit
MDOT says it will be closing sections of I-94 near downtown Detroit beginning Thursday to facilitate work on the Second Avenue Bridge.
Detroit restaurant named on "best" list in New York Times
A Detroit restaurant is the lone Michigan location featured on a New York times "Best" list.