Student-funded therapy dog comforts victims of deadly Michigan tornado
Students in Union City, Michigan, raised $7,500 to bring Duke the dog to the school district long before the city was struck by a deadly tornado.
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Students in Union City, Michigan, raised $7,500 to bring Duke the dog to the school district long before the city was struck by a deadly tornado.
Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe when tornadoes threaten Southeast Michigan.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
Support is coming in from far and wide to respond to the disaster since Friday's fatal storms.
No tornado watch was issued for Michigan on Friday, even though the NWS later determined a supercell spun out four tornadoes.
Michigan State Police provided about 3 minutes of video showing aerial scenes from the tornado damage on Friday in Southwest Michigan.
One man and two women were killed in Branch County, and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Cass County, as tornadoes struck Southwest Michigan on Friday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.
Southwest Michigan communities are beginning to recover from Friday's storms, and while volunteers are already responding, the cleanup is expected to be a long-term effort.
Volunteers are flocking to Southwest Michigan to help people impacted by severe storms that went through the area on Friday, but more help will be needed. Julia Avant reports on the resources needed.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after tornadoes ripped through southern parts of the state on Friday. Julia Avant spoke with a woman in Union City who saw the tornado coming toward her.
Dozens of families in Branch County are now trying to get their lives back on track after a tornado ripped through the area on Friday. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke with many who told her they could see the twister heading their direction.
At least four people have died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, officials say.
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Union City, Michigan, on Friday night, damaging several homes, according to the National Weather Service. Julia Avant spoke with a resident who saw the twister moving his way before he and his family took cover in a basement.
At least four people are dead and 12 are injured after multiple tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday. Julia Avant reports from Union City where rescue teams spent hours on Saturday making sure people were accounted for.
Michigan is experiencing one of its most tornado-active years on record in 2025.
A barn was destroyed, and a home and crops were damaged as a result of the tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
Southeast Michigan has seen spin-up tornadoes in the past - ones that form fast and not necessarily along a storm line.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday after heavy rain, high winds and at least one tornado.
Officials say the tornado landed near 14 Mile Road.
Data show the EF-0 tornado landed in Saginaw County during severe storms on May 15-16.
The National Weather Service confirmed two more tornadoes hitting Michigan last week; bumping up the 2025 total.
As of May 18, the National Weather Service has confirmed 25 tornadoes in the state this year.
As of May 18, weather officials have confirmed 25 tornadoes in Michigan this year. One more confirmed tornado would put 2025 in the top 10 for years with most tornadoes in the state, according to Meterologist Stacey DuFord.
Over 80,000 Southwest Michigan residents were without power on Saturday night, roughly two days after severe storms rolled through the area, according to online outage maps.
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Detroit Federation of Teachers says its members have ratified a tentative two-year contract agreement.
Stewart says the child, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the stomach and leg, was listed in critical condition.
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Stewart says the child, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the stomach and leg, was listed in critical condition.
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
Another deadly crash following a police chase has renewed calls for legislative change to deter offenders from fleeing.
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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.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
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.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
The postponed opening of the $4.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is now a flashpoint in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, with Mallory McMorrow becoming the first candidate to make it a campaign issue.
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.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
The 25-year-old, who received the nickname "Beef Stew," was drafted 16th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2020 before he was traded to the Pistons that year.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck on Wednesday morning in Mendocino County, California.
Good morning, Family! Looking at a few morning showers then becoming partly sunny mid-morning. Keep those umbrellas close as thunderstorm chances rises again this afternoon. The potential exists for isolated damaging wind gusts with a few of these storms. Mostly dry Friday with a chance for a few evening showers near the Ohio border. Warmer and dry this weekend.
The U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, along with medical support staff, to assist authorities in Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters was among those questioning U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner on how a proposed federal rule would affect mail-in ballot options for Michigan and other states.
Detroit police are investigating a shooting that injured a child and left a man dead. Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.