With rapist on the loose, fear grips NW Detroit neighborhood
Community activists were back Thursday in Northwest Detroit handing out flyers containing the sketch of a suspect police say raped an 80-year-old woman.
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Police blast sketch of suspected rapist in NW Detroit
Detroit police released a sketch Wednesday of the suspected rapist of an 80-year-old woman over the weekend.
80-year-old woman raped in NW Detroit, police seek tips
Detroit police are investigating the rape of an 80-year-old woman outside her home.
Feds: Sterling Heights man pretends to be teen girl to get sexually explicit photos from boys
A Sterling Heights man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual exploitation of minors, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
MSP investigating alleged assault at Wayne Co. juvenile detention center
Wayne County asked Michigan State Police to investigate an alleged physical and sexual assault of a youth at the juvenile detention center.
Farmington Hills hockey doctor facing more charges
Additional charges were issued against Dr. Zvi Levran, 66, of Farmington Hills, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday.
EMU professor suspended after allegedly exposing himself while driving
An Eastern Michigan University professor has been suspended after he was caught on camera driving naked down Michigan Avenue on September 2.
Ex-Chairman Of Michigan Indian Tribe Convicted Of Sex Crimes
Derek Bailey's family and friends cried when they heard the verdict in the packed courtroom. The girl's supporters hugged.
Detroit Middle School Coach Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes
Prosecutors allege Antoine Jones engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact" with the boys he coached since March 2014 at A.L. Holmes Middle School.
Number Of Sex Crimes Against Children On The Rise, Oakland County Sheriff Says
He blames the Internet.
Legislation Would Remove Statute Of Limitations On Sex Crimes In Michigan
The legislation would allow charges to be brought against abusers regardless of when the crime occurred.
Michigan AG To Lead Human Trafficking Commission
"Human traffickers take advantage of technology to remain anonymous and keep their victims hidden in the shadows," said Attorney General Bill Schuette.
Vigilant Mom Reports Online Predator To Police
The FBI is now one of many agencies investigating a 45-year old Holly man accused of being a multi-state Internet predator.
Police Across Michigan Conduct Sex Offender Sweep
Law enforcement agencies across Michigan are conducting their ninth annual statewide sex offender sweep.
Sex Abuse Charges Dismissed Against Former Senator
A judge has dismissed sexual abuse charges against former Republican state Sen. Phillip Arthurhultz.
Detroit Police Look For Man Who Fondled Girl
Detroit police have released a composite sketch of a man who fondled a 10-year-old girl while she was walking to school with a 6-year-old girl.
"Operation Verify" Underway For Sex Offender Registry
Law enforcement agencies from all over Michigan will join forces to find those who are violating the Sex Offenders Registration Act through October 28.
Ex-Senator May Keep Pension Despite Child Sex Charges
One of Michigan's top Republicans in the 1990s is allowed to continue getting his $79,000 a year state pension regardless of the outcome of his trial on sex charges involving children.
Ex-Senator, Liquor Official Faces Child Sex Charges
A former state senator and Michigan Liquor Commission chairman was charged Tuesday with multiple sex crimes, some involving middle-school-age children.
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Detroit city bus struck, killed woman Friday morning
Detroit police are investigating after a city bus struck and killed a woman downtown Friday morning.
IndyCar drivers Conor Daly, Rinus VeeKay preview 2023 Detroit Grand Prix
The Ed Carpenter Racing drivers give us a sneak peek of what to expect this weekend.
Salvation Army Great Lakes Division celebrates National Donut Day
June 2 is National Donut Day. And what you might not know is that the Salvation Army established the holiday 85 years ago.
Wyandotte man wins second huge prize from the Michigan Lottery
A man from Wyandotte is feeling like the luckiest person in the state after winning a second big prize from the Michigan Lottery.
Uptick in use of free Narcan stations in Oakland County
CBS News Detroit has been following the "Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities," an organization that's distributed dozens of "Save a Life" stations with free Narcan and other resources across Oakland County.
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Detroit city bus struck, killed woman Friday morning
Detroit police are investigating after a city bus struck and killed a woman downtown Friday morning.
IndyCar drivers Conor Daly, Rinus VeeKay preview 2023 Detroit Grand Prix
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2023 Detroit Grand Prix race weekend schedule
The NTT IndyCar Series returns to the streets of Detroit this weekend for the Detroit Grand Prix.
Salvation Army Great Lakes Division celebrates National Donut Day
June 2 is National Donut Day. And what you might not know is that the Salvation Army established the holiday 85 years ago.
Wyandotte man wins second huge prize from the Michigan Lottery
A man from Wyandotte is feeling like the luckiest person in the state after winning a second big prize from the Michigan Lottery.
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Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off
Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries made by LG Energy Solution
Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire.
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
US opens probe into Freightliner trucks automatically braking without obstacle in road
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking on big Freightliner trucks can stop unexpectedly for no apparent reason.
US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving, says feature was disabled
U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving.
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Here is a list of Pride Month events in Metro Detroit
June is Pride Month and Metro Detroit communities are hosting a series of events.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Fowling challenge in Detroit ahead of 2023 Grand Prix
Ahead of the race, some of the drivers took on a few Detroit sports stars in a fowling competition, combining football with bowling.
Movement Fest draws over 90,000 visitors over holiday weekend
Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
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Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off
Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
Audit finds National Highway Traffic Safety Administration auto safety defect probes take too long
A government audit has found that the U.S. agency charged with keeping the roads safe is slow to investigate automobile safety defects, limiting its ability to handle rapidly changing or severe risks.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxers
Claressa Shields is perhaps in the prime of her career, establishing a big enough name as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion in three weight classes to headline the first boxing card in the six-year history of Little Caesars Arena in the Motor City.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Opioid addiction, resources and solutions addressed in Troy town hall
A special town hall meeting in Troy Wednesday evening addressed a well-known issue both in Michigan and around the country.
Ozone Action Days: What are they? What can you do to help?
Experts say getting gas or using gas-powered equipment like lawnmowers can lead to higher ozone levels.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Adderall shortage leaves some waiting months for refills
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
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IndyCar drivers Conor Daly, Rinus VeeKay preview 2023 Detroit Grand Prix
The Ed Carpenter Racing drivers give us a sneak peek of what to expect this weekend.
Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxers
Claressa Shields is perhaps in the prime of her career, establishing a big enough name as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion in three weight classes to headline the first boxing card in the six-year history of Little Caesars Arena in the Motor City.
High heat and sunshine are beautiful for race weekend, but the warmth will have race crews working against the weather.
Detroit Grand Prix forecast and race conditions
Detroit Grand Prix president Michael Montri previews fun weekend ahead
Detroit Grand Prix president Michael Montri joined CBS News Detroit Thursday to preview the return of racing on the streets of Detroit.
2023 Detroit Grand Prix race weekend schedule
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Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
Michigan Matters - Big 3 county executives weigh in, plus roundtable on politics
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
Michigan Matters - Mayor Duggan updates tidings of Motor City, chairman Bud Denker previews Detroit Grand Prix
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Michigan Matters - The electrifying future of Ford, ONE and roundtable discussion
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Michigan Matters - Doug Meijer & BAMF Health Fighting Cancer, plus roundtable discussion
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
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Timelapse of the new Detroit Grand Prix racecourse
CBS News Detroit photojournalist Chris McKnight shares this fun timelapse of the new Detroit Grand Prix racecourse.
IndyCar drivers Conor Daly, Rinus VeeKay preview 2023 Detroit Grand Prix
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CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for June 2, 2023
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Salvation Army Great Lakes Division celebrates National Donut Day
The Salvation Army is celebrating 85 years of National Donut Day on June 2.
Uptick in use of free Narcan stations in Oakland County
Reporter Alysia Burgio caught up with the crew from this nonprofit to see if any of these tools have been used. What they found, might surprise you.