Southeast Michigan school delays and closings for Jan. 8

CBS Detroit (News) 1/8 12:07A Paula Wethington

School closings and delays are being reported in some areas of Southeast Michigan for Thursday, Jan. 8, as a result of patchy dense fog. The affected schools include some in Monroe County. The National Weather Service in Detroit says locally...

Reaction in Detroit to deadly Minneapolis shooting

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 11:19P CBS Detroit

The streets of downtown Detroit were filled with people Wednesday night who were participating in protests after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier in the day.

Incident at Romulus Middle School sparks communication concerns

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 9:37A Veronica Ortega

It's been more than 24 hours since a gunman tried to enter Romulus Middle School . Although he never gained access to the building and police arrested him quickly, some parents were upset about how the incident was communicated to them by the...

Detroit officials report historic drop in homicides, violent crimes in city

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 9:17A Paula Wethington

The City of Detroit saw significant drops in the numbers of homicides and other violent crimes during 2025, based on the crime statistics that are tallied in keeping with Michigan State Police and FBI...

Macomb County Sheriff says use of police force justified in Sterling Heights situation

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 9:13A Paula Wethington

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday it will recommend no charges against the Sterling Heights police officer who shot and killed a man who threatened to harm himself and others. The...

Detroit officials report historic drop in homicides, violent crimes in city

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 9:10A CBS Detroit

The City of Detroit saw significant drops in the numbers of homicides and other violent crimes during 2025, based on the crime statistics that are tallied in keeping with Michigan State Police and FBI criteria.

Ex-boyfriend heads to trial for murder of missing Warren mom Ashley Elkins

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 8:56A Joseph Buczek

The ex-boyfriend of a missing Warren mother of two , Ashley Elkins, will stand trial for her alleged murder, Macomb County prosecutors said. Prosecutors allege DeAndre Booker, 33, killed Elkins, 30, at his Roseville apartment and then disposed of...

Former Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility officer to stand trial for criminal sexual...

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 7:49A Joseph Buczek

A former Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility corrections officer accused of engaging in multiple sexual acts with prisoners will head to trial, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. Joshua Lee, 22, of Wyandotte, was charged in...

Detroit police seeking information on fatal shooting, stabbing on city's west side

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 7:05A Paula Wethington

Police are asking the public for help in the follow-up investigation of a man who was fatally shot and his brother, who was stabbed early Sunday on Detroit's west side. Jalen Coats Stevens, 28, of Detroit, was fatally injured during the...

DTE to add credit, debit card processing fees for online payments

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 5:50A Paula Wethington

DTE Energy is adding a $2.99 per transaction processing fee for residential customers who use debit or credit cards to pay online or to auto-pay their utility bills. Commercial accounts will face a $9.99 per transaction processing fee for debit...

Murder charge filed in aftermath of altercation outside Detroit bar

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 5:25A Paula Wethington

Murder and two related charges have been filed against a Detroit man in the aftermath of an altercation that left one man dead and his brother seriously injured. Michael Alan Harris, 42, of Detroit, was arraigned Tuesday in 36th District Court of...

Man charged with murder in aftermath of altercation outside Detroit bar

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 5:20A CBS Detroit

Murder and two related charges have been filed against a Detroit man in the aftermath of an altercation that left one man dead and his brother seriously injured.

Detroit police report historic drop in violent crime

CBS Detroit (News) 1/7 5:11A CBS Detroit

The Detroit Police Department says that in 2025, homicides fell below 200 for the first time in six decades.

Armed suspect in custody after trying to enter Romulus Middle School, officials say

CBS Detroit (News) 1/6 7:26A Paula Wethington

An individual is now in police custody, and security measures have been implemented after the suspect attempted to get access to Romulus Middle School in Southeast Michigan, a school official said. The Romulus Police Department said in a social...

Windsor police rescue dog from icy waters of Detroit River

CBS Detroit (News) 1/6 7:12A Paula Wethington

A dog was rescued Saturday from the icy waters of the Detroit River near Windsor, Ontario. The Windsor Police Service said that the dog's owner contacted them after her 11-year-old male husky named...