Orion Twp. declares state of emergency as precaution amid water main leak
Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
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Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
In November 2025, Amazon introduced its drone delivery service, Prime Air, which is available only at its Pontiac and Hazel Park locations in Michigan.
Kelli Bryant's bond was revoked during a pretrial hearing on Thursday in Sixth Circuit Court.
A Pontiac mother who faces child abuse charges after her three children were left to live by themselves has been remanded to jail while court proceedings continue the investigation.
On Tuesday, state, county, and local leaders gathered to highlight the progress made involving the Pontiac Revitalization Project.
One of two men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last summer was sentenced Tuesday.
Three more men were found guilty of all charges on Thursday in the fatal shooting of a Pontiac business owner.
An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.
Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.
A Pontiac man is in custody while deputies investigate the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing of a woman in Pontiac.
A Pontiac man was arrested after deputies found child sexually abusive material in "plain view" in his home while performing a welfare check on his mother, authorities said.
A man faces multiple charges, including murder, in the aftermath of a shooting Saturday in Pontiac.
Earlier this year, Teriomas Johnson entered a no-contest plea to three counts of second-degree child abuse.
A 28-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting during what the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said was an apparent robbery in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon.
It's a milestone moment for Mayor Mike McGuinness as he lays out his plans to propel Pontiac's future.
A series of break-ins to businesses in Pontiac and Independence Township has resulted in felony charges.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
A Pontiac man was fatally injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue on Monday morning.
A Pontiac man was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle on Woodward Avenue near Trinity Oakland Hospital, deputies say.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter focused on key issues, including housing affordability, healthcare access and transportation.
The Pontiac School District said a teacher "no longer works for the district" in the aftermath of a video that appeared to show a verbal confrontation with a student.
The former teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for sexual misconduct with a student.
Prosecutors allege the man walked out of the house with a shotgun and pointed it at officers. In response, police fired their guns, striking the man in the leg.
Detroit police issued 53 ordinance violations after breaking up the gathering.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
Prosecutors allege the man walked out of the house with a shotgun and pointed it at officers. In response, police fired their guns, striking the man in the leg.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
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.
During a special meeting last week, four board members voted to place Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave, again.
The Detroit Police Department issued dozens of citations after breaking up a drifting and street racing gathering over the weekend.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
President Trump visited Metro Detroit on Monday, touring and delivering remarks at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton, Michigan.