Michigan license plate cameras face backlash. Is it a big help, or Big Brother?
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
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In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Just before 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, a 71-year-old man's snowmobile fell through the ice on Pleasant Lake in Waterford Township, Michigan.
A popular roller-skating rink in Waterford Township is back open after it suffered serious storm damage last year and customers are ready to roll once again.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the man was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.
The Waterford Recreation Center in Waterford Township is permanently closing earlier than expected due to "catastrophic" mechanical issues, officials said Friday.
A Waterford Township man is charged in connection with the shooting death of a 36-year-old Pontiac man last weekend.
A Marine veteran in Waterford, Michigan, has a new roof thanks to his neighbor and a local roofing company.
A man and a woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Waterford, police say.
A married couple in Waterford Township, Michigan, is working hard to restore a baseball field that used to mean so much to the community. And it can again, with the community's help.
Katie and Andy Belliotti are working to restore Freehan Field in Waterford Township, Michigan. They say the ballpark used to mean so much to the community. Veronica Ortega reports.
A woman died in the aftermath of a head-on crash involving a Waterford Township Department of Public Works vehicle on Cooley Road.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a suspected alcohol-related crash that injured two other people in Commerce Township, Michigan, on Friday night, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
A driver was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead after his vehicle struck a utility pole and tree in Oakland County.
The family of James Dean Odle is seeking answers 14 years after the 28-year-old was shot and killed in Waterford Township, Michigan.
Two people were accused of breaking in and stealing three cars at Elowsky Lawn Services in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Sunday night, and the owner was shocked to learn that the suspects are 12 and 13 years old.
In late June, the same 12-year-old was arrested for stealing several vehicles from a Pontiac business.
The man, his 16-year-old son and a friend, 15, were at the boat launch near Highland Road and Williams Lake Road, preparing to take a 17-foot Chris-Craft boat onto Pontiac Lake when the explosion happened.
"The suspects used force on at least two occasions, to steal purses from female victims," police said.
Police say the scammer would use the name of an actual police officer in the department and instruct the person to call 248-814-2780.
A Waterford man was crossing Cooley Lake Road Saturday when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, man accused of stabbing his fiancée to death is facing charges, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
The suspect is currently lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
Four people were injured – including a 10-year-old child– during a crash Wednesday in Oakland County, Michigan.
Billy's Tip 'n Inn in White Lake is stepping up to support the employees of a restaurant that was destroyed in a fire on May 1.
Little is left of the Fork N' Pint on Cass Lake in Waterford Township, Michigan, after a massive fire on May 1 that instantly left around 30 members of the restaurant's staff unemployed. A fundraiser took place Sunday at Billy's Tip 'n Inn in White Lake, another is scheduled for June 18 at Santia Hall in Keego Harbor.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
A Shelby Township man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving nearly $2.5 million in pandemic-era relief money.
Charges of felony murder, first-degree murder and carjacking have been filed over a Feb. 10 deadly carjacking in Detroit.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Two people have been arrested in the investigation of a shooting at The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township police said.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking operating while intoxicated, reckless driving and related charges after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning boxer who is undefeated as a professional (17-0), is about to defend her heavyweight title at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, which she talks about on Michigan Matters.
A stretch of above average temperatures begins today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains how warm we're going to get and what we can expect in addition to the warmth.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a gas station in Detroit.
Zaddy's is introducing its variety of vegan cuisine and fast food to Ferndale, Michigan.