Planning for a turkey dinner starts a week in advance

CBS Detroit (News) 11/20 3:01A CBS Detroit

Butterball says Nov. 20 is National Thaw Day because it's the day to transfer a frozen whole turkey from the freezer to the fridge ahead of Thanksgiving 2025. The defrost process is among the steps in the traditional Thanksgiving dinner that the...

Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal plant online past closure date

CBS Detroit (News) 11/20 2:40A CBS Detroit

The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant that was supposed to close last May as the utility Consumers Energy transitions to cleaner sources of electricity. The U.S. Energy Department says...

How will Archdiocese of Detroit's restructuring plan impact Catholic churches?

CBS Detroit (News) 11/20 12:54A Julia Avant

Days after the Archdiocese of Detroit announced plans to restructure over the next years, many still have questions about what that will look like. Among the over 200 churches under the diocese's oversight , some historic chapels could close....

Homicide suspect still on the run

CBS Detroit (News) 11/19 11:21P CBS Detroit

A manhunt continues Thursday morning as Detroit Police are seeking a suspect in a homicide investigation. The suspect was last seen on Wednesday in Redford.

Wayne County deputy fires shots at suspect ramming vehicle into squad car

CBS Detroit (News) 11/19 12:52A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

Authorities say a Wayne County deputy fired shots at a suspect as the man rammed into a squad car during a traffic stop on Tuesday in Detroit. The suspect was taken into custody. The incident happened in the area of Woodward Avenue and Arizona...

Wayne County deputy shoots after suspect rams patrol car

CBS Detroit (News) 11/19 12:49A CBS Detroit

Authorities say a Wayne County deputy fired shots at a suspect as the man rammed into a squad car during a traffic stop on Tuesday in Detroit.

Alligator rescued from Detroit home

CBS Detroit (News) 11/18 11:41P CBS Detroit

A video posted by the Michigan nonprofit Animal Magic showcased an alligator the agency rescued from a Detroit woman's home. The gator had belonged to the woman's son, but he died recently, and the reptile was still at the home.

FBI, Michigan State Police working a police investigation in Dearborn

CBS Detroit (News) 11/18 12:25A Paula Wethington

A police situation was in progress early Tuesday in Dearborn, with Michigan State Police and FBI teams on site. The incident was at a home in the area of Oxford and Queen streets, with officers from multiple agencies nearby. An FBI Detroit Field...

1 arrested after standoff in Detroit; Pistons on a winning streak; other top stories.

CBS Detroit (News) 11/17 11:42P CBS Detroit

One person was arrested after a police standoff in Detroit. The Pistons are on a 10-game winning streak. Other top stories and weather.

Michigan gas prices drop 9 cents this week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 11/17 12:40A Paula Wethington

Michigan gas prices have dropped 9 cents per regular unleaded gallon since last week, AAA-The Auto Club group reported. Drivers are now paying an average of $3.02 a gallon for regular unleaded. The cost is 19 cents more than this time last month,...

Traffic shift on I-696 in Metro Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 11/16 11:49P CBS Detroit

Monday morning is the first commute in Metro Detroit for the new configuration in the construction zone of I-696. Motorists should be on the lookout for traffic lane traffic shift and also some closed exits.

Watch live: Ford unveils new world headquarters in Dearborn

CBS Detroit (News) 11/16 1:55A Joseph Buczek

Ford Motor Co. is unveiling its new world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, and CBS News Detroit is giving you an inside look at the new 2.1 million-square-foot facility. Named the Henry Ford II World Center, Ford's new world headquarters is on...

Harper Woods vs. Divine Child football game relocated after shooting

CBS Detroit (News) 11/14 12:42A Heath Kalb

High school football fans will have a change of plans this weekend, as the regional final game between Harper Woods and Divine Child has been relocated after a teen was shot last week during a game at Harper Woods High School. Last Friday night,...

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro

CBS Detroit (News) 11/14 12:34A Paula Wethington

A colony of exotic pavement ants was found amid the root balls of two small Lebanon trees recently intercepted at Detroit Metro airport. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, Detroit Field Office, said...

Investigation into house explosion; father of 3 Morenci boys charged with murder; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 11/13 11:40P CBS Detroit

The investigation continues into an explosion of a vacant home in Detroit. The father of three Morenci boys reported missing in 2010 has been charged with murder. Other top stories and weather.