Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for 7 counties after winter storm
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
A major winter storm slammed the northern U.S. In Michigan, blizzard-like conditions led to a massive pileup involving more than 100 cars and trucks. Meanwhile, an intense snow squall also battered parts of western New York. Tom Hanson reports.
The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.
Another round of snow will hit Southeast Michigan on Friday, leaving Michiganders with another reason to use their shovels.
Dozens of Southeast Michigan schools have closed for the second day in a row as more snow is in the forecast for Friday.
The Road Commission for Oakland County says it was expecting snow on Wednesday, but it wasn't expecting it to snow nonstop all afternoon and evening.
The NEXT Weather Team has designated Monday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day as impacts from a strong winter storm system continue to affect the state.
More than 51 million Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
From Wayne County to Oakland County, officials want people off the roads so their salt and plow trucks can get to work.
A winter storm with the potential to drop considerable snow began moving over Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
The first winter storm of the season is expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Saturday.
The first winter storm of the season is expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Saturday.
Driving conditions could be hazardous in parts of Michigan as a winter storm builds up for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Multiple winter storm systems passing through the area, including one this weekend, have kept crews occupied.
A couple of rounds of snow moving through Southeast Michigan this weekend is creating slick road conditions.
Legal experts recommend clearing driveways and sidewalks as soon as possible after a storm to avoid liability or even a lawsuit.
Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport had to adjust Sunday when at least 20 flights were canceled and over 200 were delayed as snow moved through the area.
The Wayne County Road Commission has around 100 plow trucks, and city officials urge motorists to keep a safe distance from plow drivers during storms.
Snow will begin to overspread Southeast Michigan around midnight and continue through Sunday afternoon.
With the snow piled high in neighborhoods across Metro Detroit, a group of volunteers bundled together to help dig senior citizens out of the snow on McDougall Street in Hamtramck.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
Two people are dead after they were hit by a vehicle while crossing McNichols Road in Detroit, police said Sunday afternoon.
Two motorcyclists are in the hospital after the bikes they were operating collided with a sedan in Highland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation.
The Michigan State Police are investigating after a Southgate officer fatally shot a male with a "sharp instrument" at a Meijer store on Saturday, according to law enforcement.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
Two people are dead after they were hit by a vehicle while crossing McNichols Road in Detroit, police said Sunday afternoon.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Two motorcyclists are in the hospital after the bikes they were operating collided with a sedan in Highland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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A Detroit grandmother who built a transportation business to support her family and honor her daughter's memory is facing a setback. She says the car she uses is breaking down and needs reliable transportation to keep helping others. Our Veronica Ortega introduces Lawanda Williams.
Michigan State Police troopers are investigating after a Southgate police officer shot a man with a "sharp instrument" at a Meijer on Saturday, according to law enforcement. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant was at the scene.
Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar, two well-known businesses in the Motor City, are set to permanently close, managers of the establishments said.
Two Flint Township parents are each charged with second-degree murder, torture and three counts of child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son. They're accused of neglecting the child, who weighed 255 pounds, according to prosecutors.