Royal Oak police announce death of retired K9 officer
The Royal Oak Police Department announced that retired 11-year-old K9 Officer Ryker has passed away.
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Modernize 75 project causing frustration in Royal Oak
One business owner who operates nearby says he wants to remain anonymous, but he says the closed off streets are driving customers away.
"Winter Blast" festival kicks off in Royal Oak this weekend
If you're looking for some fun this weekend, Royal Oak's Winter Blast festival kicks off on Friday. The event is happening in downtown Royal Oak until Sunday.
VIDEO: Polar bear at the Detroit Zoo plays in the snow
Laerke, a two-year-old polar bear at the Detroit Zoo was caught on video playing in the snow!
Royal Oak High School recognized as Unified Champion School
"Taking my three pointers shooting like Jaden Ivey," Hattermann says about his warmup routine.
HopCat opens Royal Oak location on Monday
The new restaurant will host a grand opening starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Parent praises Royal Oak Police Department for quick response during high school lockdown
A scary situation at Royal Oak High School on Thursday as students and staff were placed on lockdown.
Royal Oak has extremely high rate of parking tickets
The city of Royal Oak is ticketing nearly half of the vehicles that use its new parking meters.
Full circle moment for former cancer patient turned nurse
A pediatric nurse at a hospital in Royal Oak is now giving her patients the love and care she once received as a former cancer patient herself.
Trumpeter swan dies after 20 years at the Detroit Zoo
Ron, a beloved trumpeter swan, has died. He spent 20 years at the Detroit Zoo after finding sanctuary there in 2002.
Detroit Zoo's "Wild Lights" up until first week of January
The annual "Wild Lights" returns to the Detroit Zoo and is available for viewing throughout the holiday season.
Small Business Saturday takes Royal Oak
On the heels of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday expands on the support businesses receive around the holidays
Royal Oak Judge Jamie L. Wittenberg passes away at 48 years old
Honorable Judge Jamie L. Wittenberg of Berkley died Sunday morning.
Grand opening held this weekend for Royal Oak ice rink
A new ice rink is opening in Downtown Royal Oak this weekend. The grand opening will feature opportunities for free skating, marshmallow kits, live music, performances from Royal Oak's New Edge Skating Club, and more.
Royal Oak man sentenced to 11 years for abusing teen girls
A Royal Oak man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity and for receiving child pornography, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Royal Oak mom credits daughter to helping spot breast cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Royal Oak mother reflects on the discovery of her diagnosis.
Michigan's first self-service taproom opens in Royal Oak
Months after a bill was signed to allow Michigan businesses to add self-dispensing options, the state's first self-service taproom opened this month in Oakland County.
HopCat hiring for all positions at new downtown Royal Oak space
Widely recognized for its curated local craft beer lists, comfort food and famous Cosmik Fries, HopCat returns to Downtown Royal Oak.
Project Search helps high school graduates with special needs get training, jobs
A local hospital has a unique program that helps recent high school graduates with special needs find jobs.
Partnership between Detroit, Cincinnati zoo leads to hatching of king penguin chick
Thanks to a collaboration between the Detroit Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo, a king penguin chick hatched at the Detroit Zoo on Aug. 13.
An afternoon at the driving range in Royal Oak
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Roseville woman, 36, arrested after driving severely intoxicated with 3 children, dog in car
A woman from Roseville has been arrested after driving recklessly and intoxicated in Royal Oak, with three children and a dog in the vehicle.
Arts, Beats & Eats returns to Royal Oak this weekend
"We are getting better with age," says Jon Witz, the founder and producer of Arts, Beats and Eats.
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New theater aims to bring diversity and faith to Port Huron
Bringing diversity and faith to the Thumb, a new performing arts training center is introduced to the community of Port Huron.
Wayne County's juvenile facility in trouble, leaders lobby for millions
Wayne County is in need of help. A public health state of emergency was recently declared at the juvenile detention facility.
Uncertainty looms over District Detroit project after city council delays vote
The debate continues surrounding the approval of District Detroit after the city council delayed a vote on the $1.5 billion downtown development project.
City of Detroit renames Troester-Hayes Park after community activist Marlowe Stoudamire
Officials announced the Detroit City Council approved renaming the park to Marlowe Stoudamire Park.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2023
The week of March 19-25 in Michigan is Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Wayne County's juvenile facility in trouble, leaders lobby for millions
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Play the Bracket Challenge on CBS News Detroit
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GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works
General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year.
Cruise wants to test self-driving vehicles across California
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant honors Rosie the Riveter
Women are carrying a big part of the load in the tool and die department at the Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant.
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
Michigan Matters: Star Trek's William Shatner, Auto Icon Bob Lutz, ONE's Mujeeb Ijaz & Dunamis Clean Energy's Natalie King
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2023 Lollapalooza headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
An inside look at Detroit's Third Man Records
Vinyl is back, and it's getting more popular by the year. So popular that record makers can't keep up.
Tony award-winning actress, singer performs with Detroit Youth Choir
On Sunday evening, the Detroit Youth Choir performed at Detroit Orchestra Hall.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
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5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
During the search for the suspect, a body was found in the woods about "two-tenths of a mile" from the suspect's vehicle, police said.
Cars still difficult to afford as demand, interest rates drive up prices
The average price of a new car hovers around $50,000, while used cars cost about $28,000.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
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What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Xylazine, fentanyl mixtures found in almost every state, DEA warns
Xylazine, a sedative approved for animals, is increasingly being found mixed with fentanyl, authorities said.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer in short supply, Novartis says
Pluvicto is currently only manufactured at a facility in Italy, the company said.
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
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Fisk University makes history as first HBCU with a women's gymnastics team
The team won its first home match earlier this month while the university became the first HBCU to host an NCAA gymnastics competition.
Lions add safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to revamped secondary
The Detroit Lions took another step in revamping the secondary, signing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Herro's late run helps Heat come back to beat Pistons
Miami improved to 39-34, one game behind the Brooklyn Nets for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat host the Nets on Saturday.
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As Women's History Month continues, it's a "Michigan Matters" spotlight on two dynamic leaders from our state – former First Lady Betty Ford and Dorothy Zehnder, the 101-year-old restaurant owner from Frankenmuth.
Michigan Matters: Star Trek's William Shatner, Auto Icon Bob Lutz, ONE's Mujeeb Ijaz & Dunamis Clean Energy's Natalie King
It's talk about electrification and our future on "Michigan Matters" as William Shatner, star of the "Star Trek" TV show/movies, Bob Lutz, former Vice Chair of GM, ONE's CEO Mujeeb Ijaz and Dunamis Clean Energy's Natalie King appear on "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: Focus on Jobs and Tree Trimming in Motor City
Amid a growing jobs gap, companies like DTE are teaming up to help the cause. Hear from Jerry Norcia - president/CEO of DTE Energy, Nicole Sherard-Freeman, group executive of City of Detroit's Job and Economy Team, Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, and James Shaw of IBEW Local 17 as they discuss one new program and, the overall jobs picture.
Michigan Matters: Putting Canada & Its Critical Relationship with Michigan Under the Microscope
Canada is vital to Michigan and vice versa as former Canadian Consul General of Detroit Joseph Comartin talks about on "Michigan Matters" which airs 8 am this Sunday on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: Dave Bing On Overcoming Challenges In His Book
He's an icon, former mayor and NBA superstar. He's Dave Bing and the legendary CEO appears on CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk about his life and overcoming challenges as he excelled in so many different arenas.
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Michigan still dealing with fallout from Flint water crisis 9 years later, new water worries
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Bringing diversity and faith to the Thumb, a new performing arts training center is introduced to the community of Port Huron.
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The family of Geoffrey Fieger says the Michigan attorney is recovering after he suffered a stroke earlier this month.
Family of Detroit woman found dead in duffel bag 9 years ago demand justice
The friends and family of a Detroit woman found dead nine years ago held a vigil on March 22, demanding justice.