Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
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America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
USPS provided tips on how to keep your packages safe from porch pirates.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
Two men have been arraigned in connection to the armed robbery of a postal carrier in Northville Township on Tuesday, officials said.
The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it's driving customers away.
Higher prices for first-class Forever stamps will provide the USPS "with much needed revenue," the postal service said.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
A dedication ceremony is set for Monday, June 5, at the Grand River Station in Detroit, naming it the Rosa Louise McCauley Parks Post Office.
Postal workers across the country protested what they call severe staffing shortages and abuse from management. In Detroit, demonstrators gathered at the post office saying that poor working conditions impact how everyone receives their mail.
The move is part of the agency's goal to have a fleet of 66,000 electric vehicles deployed by 2028.
A postal worker was robbed at gunpoint in Dearborn, and now the U.S. Postal Police is offering a $50,000 reward.
The USPS is aiming to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles – playing its part in reducing emissions.
Read letters to Santa and adopt one to help make a holiday wish come true.
The nation's major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers' packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest in the armed robbery of a mail carrier in Detroit.
The last time postage rates were lowered was in 1919, when Congress reset prices to pre-World War I levels.
The personal information of up to 800,000 Postal Service employees may have been breached by hackers.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Three people were charged in connection with a carjacking that happened near Balfour Road and Courville Street, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
A Michigan school safety hotline reports receiving its second-highest number of messages and calls in the program's 11-year history.
A person of interest was taken into custody by Michigan State Police over a hit-and-run incident that left a child injured in Royal Oak Township.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
Three people were charged in connection with a carjacking that happened near Balfour Road and Courville Street, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Police in Southfield, Michigan, have made an arrest after a theft at a local gun store. The suspect had pretended to be a customer before running away.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says it plans long-term updates to a 48-inch water transmission line along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County.
A boil water advisory continues for the Village of Holly. Local officials say they will provide an update when regular water use can resume.
The U.S. military said it carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News has this report.
A man was arrested after the FBI and New York City Police Department said he ignited fireworks and started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning.