City of Detroit prepares for first major winter storm of the season
The first major winter storm of the season is set to bring significant accumulations to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
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The first major winter storm of the season is set to bring significant accumulations to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
How and when school districts decide to call a snow day starts at the top.
Heaviest snow falls during afternoon and morning commute in Southeast Michigan.
With more than half a foot of snow expected to fall, everyone is thinking about being ready, including the hundreds of men and women who will be plowing the roads and the stores with the supplies needed to get through the storm.
Coast Guard Air Station Detroit hoisted two ice fishers off Saginaw Bay's ice Sunday and flew them to shore.
We'll see clearing skies by late Thursday evening, then clouds increasing again overnight.
A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow has contributed to a list of Metro Detroit school closings for Thursday.
Freezing rain and sleet arriving Wednesday night amid a winter weather mix.
Icy conditions, particularly on back roads and side streets, led to some Metro Detroit school closings for Monday.
Coast Guard Air Station Detroit assisted on an ice rescue in Lake Erie near Ohio's Catawba Island State Park.
The freezing temperatures have covered Metro Detroit all week. For one tow company, it's been a week full of callers needing help.
Officials with the Road Commission for Oakland County say their teams have been working long hours trying to stay ahead of the icy conditions, but the heavy snow and freezing temperatures are making things harder.
A fresh burst of snow and icy roads resulted in yet another day of closings for some Detroit-area schools.
The U.S Coast Guard Air Station Detroit assisted on a rescue Wednesday at an ice floe on the west side of Saginaw Bay.
A Novi man was snowmobiling in Emmet County Tuesday when he was reported missing, and then found dead.
Metro Detroit is dealing with extreme cold weather this week. But just because it's cold, doesn't mean the job will stop for some.
Dangerously cold temperatures have prompted hundreds of school districts across Southeast Michigan to close for Wednesday.
A cold weather advisory is in effect through Wednesday for all of the region.
Novi Public Works says salt can be up to 90% less effective when the temperatures drop to around 5 degrees.
Members of Detroit Dog Aide say they find pets exposed to the elements in dangerous conditions every year.
The polar vortex is aways around - it just normally stays near the North Pole. But when it descends into our area, get ready for really cold weather.
Dangerously cold temperatures have prompted school districts across Southeast Michigan to close Tuesday.
A Detroit neighborhood on the city's west side looked like a frozen river after a water main break on Monday caused flooding and then an icy road.
Zoo officials say the closure is to "ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the animals in our care." They expect to reopen on Wednesday.
Metro Detroit officials say they're committed to keeping residents safe during dangerously cold conditions.
A man is facing two charges after being accused of stealing a vehicle in Green Bay, Wisconsin, kidnapping his roommate and then driving to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where he was arrested, according to the Michigan State Police.
The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in West Michigan as severe storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday night.
Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
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 Detroit Tigers welcomed back their best pitcher and placed another starter on the injured list.
A 16-year-old girl is dead and two other people are injured after a car fire and crash in Macomb Township, Michigan, early Saturday.
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened "immediately," once the memorandum of understanding is signed.
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.
Children's Protective Services is investigating after police said three children were found in a non-running car in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, when the area was under a heat advisory.
A man is facing two charges after being accused of stealing a vehicle in Green Bay, Wisconsin, kidnapping his roommate and then driving to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where he was arrested, according to the Michigan State Police.
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.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
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.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
The Detroit Tigers welcomed back their best pitcher and placed another starter on the injured list.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
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.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Looking at showers and thunderstorms late over night with a chance for a few gusty ones after 1 am. Storms linger into Sunday morning and will begin to taper off by mid day, temps cooling a bit into the 70's. Temps remain in the 70's through this week.
President Trump said on social media Saturday that a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran will be signed on Sunday. The announcement was made after the U.S. shot down several Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Olivia Gazis reports.
Hundreds of people in Detroit on Saturday took part in the March of Dimes' March for Babies. The event raised money to help moms and babies start and stay healthy.
The family of Oakland County Dr. Calandra Green, who was killed in 2023, is working to keep her legacy alive by giving scholarships to students looking to enter careers in public health and nursing. On Saturday, they held a fundraiser in Pontiac for the cause.
Hundreds of people are raising money to support two families grieving after a shooting that killed four of their loved ones in Livonia on Tuesday. A fundraising event took place for the family of Sterling Pierce, Tanner Pierce and Holly Kimball in Farmington Hills on Saturday at Mulligan's Pub and Grub. An online fundraiser has been set up for the family of Nevaeh Finch.