Deal Reached By City, Owners To Demolish Pontiac Silverdome
The city of Pontiac ended up in court fighting the owners over building, safety and zoning violations.
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The city of Pontiac ended up in court fighting the owners over building, safety and zoning violations.
It happened Thursday evening, just west of the downtown area.
Patrick Lee Johnson, 55, is being held without bond.
It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
One person is dead after being struck by a car in Pontiac Thursday evening.
There is no word on how many units were damaged or whether residents are homeless after the Christmas Eve fire, but police say that two people have been killed.
"In all three of these cases...innocent people got caught in the crossfire."
Deputies went into the basement and found the man jumping on a chair, striking his head on the ceiling, injuring himself. The man was "naked and covered in fecal matter."
Oakland County deputies responded after someone was heard making "moaning and gurgling noises" during a 911 call around 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor, investigators say.
The victim was last listed in critical condition at Royal Oak Beaumont hospital.
A technology business is moving three of its startup companies to Pontiac in an act that might signal another re-birth for the beleaguered city.
A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a homeless man who was trying to cross the road.
According to a spokesperson for the district, a parent called 911.
The Perry Street Diversion project will allow the city of Pontiac to divert sewer water and clean it at their plant instead of sending it to Detroit.
"We are in close communication with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department as they are investigating the incident,"
This year, says owner Ed Terebus, it's all about the zombies.
A 37-year-old Pontiac man is dead following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
A five-year-old boy is dead after accidentally being run over by his mother Wednesday.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says he's "sick of standing on someone's front lawn" and comforting a victim's family.
A woman was killed in crash on Woodward Avenue after she and her husband left a drag racing event in Pontiac.
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One woman is dead and three other people are injured after a group of masked men fired shots into a crowd in Pontiac on Friday night.
Sheriff's officials say alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor on the part of the driver, but may have been on the part of the pedestrian.
Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal motorcycle accident over the weekend.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
A jury has found a man guilty of four charges, including murder, in the 2023 death of Ann Arbor, Michigan, official Jude Walton, according to police.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
A 47-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a truck in Salem Township on Friday afternoon, according to the Michigan State Police.
Metro Detroit has seen multiple Jewish places of worship vandalized in the past week. A Wayne State professor who specializes in modern Jewish history explains why he believes the incidents are happening.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
The Detroit Pistons on Saturday were beaten 113-105 by the Magic, who blew a 17-point fourth-quarter cushion before rallying to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Detroit officials say it's working on getting a handle on the teen takeovers that have been happening. A big part of the solution is giving teenagers something safe and fun to do. The city is hoping to start that on Saturday night. Julia Avant reports.
More storms are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning next week.
A man faces charges after police say a synagogue in Oak Park was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The vandalism was discovered Wednesday at Congregation Beth Shalom. As CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports, the incident comes just days after a similar occurrence in Sterling Heights.
A dry but cooler weekend takes shape starting tonight.
CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel catches up with 2026 Detroit Lions first-round draft pick Blake Miller.