Man Who Let 9-Year-Old Daughter Drive Gets Probation
A Detroit-area man who allowed his then-9-year-old daughter to drive him around because he had been drinking has been sentenced to two years of probation.
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A Detroit-area man who allowed his then-9-year-old daughter to drive him around because he had been drinking has been sentenced to two years of probation.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow county boards of commissioners to dissolve and take over duties of county road commissions in Michigan.
Investigators say Tahir Kazmi and Zayd Allegan allegedly pressured a county vendor to lie to FBI agents and manufacture evidence to impede the corruption investigation.
Two local news stars, Detroit Free Press columnist M.L. Elrick and TV news' Charlie LeDuff, joined Charlie Langton in the studio to discuss the corruption that seems to be overflowing in Wayne County politics.
Charles Brown, 62, said he's been squatting in his home for about a year. He said he installed windows and doors and uses the fireplace for heat.
A number of rural gravel roads in Wayne County's Sumpter Township were closed Thursday due to the warmer-than-normal temperatures.
The prospect of using Michigan's globally unique freshwater coast for responsible economic development drew a packed crowd to the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority's new headquarters Thursday.
State Representative John Olumba sent a letter to the 15 members of the Wayne County Commission urging them to pass a resolution asking Gov. Rick Snyder to begin removal hearings.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's request to extend a contract with an outside law firm dealing with federal subpoenas has been turned down by commissioners.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is asking commissioners for more taxpayer money for a criminal defense attorney.
A new website offers location, direction and history of plow trucks, in-snowplow camera views, traffic conditions, weather and more.
The salt sheds are loaded, the plows are tuned up, and crews are ready for the first accumulating snowfall of the year, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There's another job opening in Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's administration. Sharon Mattic, an accountant allegedly involved in kickback allegations, has been fired.
There's a new face on the Wayne County Airport Authority Board, just days after the chairwoman resigned.
A Wayne County school district is being hauled into court over the alleged repeated sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl with Down syndrome.
Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano Monday announced Michael Grundy, who was working with the Health Choice Program and was the focus of an FBI investigation, was terminated.
With the flu season upon us, the Wayne County Department of Public Health urges residents to get their annual flu vaccines at its Walk-in Family Flu Vaccination Clinic, 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday, Nov. 5.
Amid a severance scandal and a shakeup in Wayne County Government, Roberto Ficano was asked if he's planning to resign.
Embattled Wayne County Deputy Executive Azzam Elder is out and former U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins is in.
Wayne County riders of the SMART suburban bus system expected to give officials an earful at a hearing Thursday over proposed cuts that might impact their ability to get to work or school.
The morning following her ouster as CEO of Detroit Metro airport, WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke live with Turkia Mullin's attorney, Raymond Sterling.
Ousted Detroit Metro Airport CEO Turkia Mullin issued the following statement on the day of her firing:
Carol Cain talks to stand-up comedian, author, game show host Steve Harvey. Then the roundtable discusses the crisis over severance pay and other things raging in Wayne County.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano Turkia Mullin has returned the controversial severance pay she received after leaving her job to become the director of Metro Airport.
A new worry for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, as he's now the target of a recall petition.
If you normally use street parking for your vehicle, you may be asked or instructed to move it on Thursday.
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.
A contractor was hospitalized after they were hurt in a work incident at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
Hundreds of schools in Metro Detroit are closed for Thursday, Jan. 15, because of snow and icy roads.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Hundreds of schools in Metro Detroit are closed for Thursday, Jan. 15, because of snow and icy roads.
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.
If you normally use street parking for your vehicle, you may be asked or instructed to move it on Thursday.
A contractor was hospitalized after they were hurt in a work incident at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
Curious what's on display by the big three automakers? This year's setup is top-notch.
Thousands of people are excited to come down to see all of the cars at the Detroit Auto Show. Many of those vehicles have taken a long and historic route to get here.
Ford Motor Company announced a new multi-year partnership with Carhartt that will launch a Super Duty special edition truck and a community initiative to attract more skilled tradespeople.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her over a video urging military service members to "resist illegal orders."
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit.
Adrian College's Alex Weaver beat out 117 other competitors to win the college singles cornhole national championship on Jan. 2.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
Commutes were slow on Thursday morning, with traffic speeds that included 25 mph on the Lodge Freeway. CBS News Detroit provides this view and a traffic report about 6:30 a.m.
Roads were icy and snow-covered on Thursday morning, with hundreds of school closings reported. Sports and other headlines are in our roundup.
Officials say an ICE officer shot a man in the leg on Wednesday after a shovel attack. The shooting comes exactly one week after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good.
Wednesday's heavy snowfall came as a surprise as many people, including road crews, did not expect the amount.
Southeast Michigan was hit on Wednesday with heavy snowfall, but it was unexpected. So what happened? Chief meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey explains.