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The fires have a lot of people on edge, including those with ties to Metro Detroit.
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The fires have a lot of people on edge, including those with ties to Metro Detroit.
Officials at Michigan's Department of Natural Resources are warning travelers heading north to exercise extreme caution as the state continues to deal with a high fire risk.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
Scientists calculated the devastating impacts of the months-long 2023 Canadian wildfires.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii — home to historic buildings and an iconic banyan tree.
CBS News Detroit is hearing from Metro Detroit residents who had to flee.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
Smoke from more than 1,000 wildfires burning across Canada has wafted over the northern US, bringing poor air quality and pollution that threaten residents' health to northern US cities including Chicago, Illinois, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
MIOSHA says the number of workplace fatalities in 2025 is an increase from 34 in 2024.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
The International Olympic Committee requires athletes to be citizens of the nation they represent.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
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.
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.
Happy Hump Day Family! Today we are looking at Partly sunny skies, with a high near 23. Not Bad. Light snow returns for the end of the workweek, with accumulations generally 1-3 inches. The bulk of the snow will fall late Friday morning. Temperatures reach or exceed freezing on Friday; however, strong northwest winds at the end of the day (gusting 30-40 MPH) will drive much colder air back into southeast Michigan. Wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees below zero are likely Saturday morning before a modest warming trend early next week.
The Plymouth Historical Museum honored George Jackson, one of the first Black men to live in the area.
A new Boys and Girls Club opened at Michigan Central and it kicked off with star power.
Repairs are underway at a Detroit nonprofit after a water pipe bursts and flooded the building on Tuesday.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.