Dearborn councilman serving in National Guard honored for helping homeless Iraqi refugees

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 5:33P Ibrahim Samra

(CBS DETROIT) - While many on Memorial Day honored those who have fallen while giving the ultimate sacrifice, Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy is being recognized for his active service in the U.S. National Guard. As a council member,...

Belle Isle sees high attendance for Memorial Day

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 5:31P Terell Bailey

(CBS DETROIT) - Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle. "We knew we had no plans but we still knew we were coming to belle isle just to enjoy this day," said Etonia Barnes. Barnes and...

US Coast Guard asking Michiganders to stay safe on the water this summer

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 5:19P Kelly Vaughen

(CBS DETROIT) - Memorial Day was a busy one on the water, with boaters enjoying the holiday. As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders. "There's actually an abnormal amount of boating...

Crosses line Grand Circus Park in Detroit, memorializing fallen soldiers

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 5:05P CBS Detroit

Crosses could be seen in Grand Circus Park in Downtown Detroit this Memorial Day, memorializing the lives lost in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Officials investigate illegal dumping of tires in Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 3:37P CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - City officials are investigating after a mountain of tires was found illegally dumped in Detroit. Detroit police say the tires were dumped in the area of Interstate 96 and Burt Road. Members of the General Assignment Unit as well...

Here are road closures, bus reroutes for 2023 Detroit Grand Prix

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 12:53P CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - Buckle up because we are days away from the annual Detroit Grand Prix. This year marks the first time in more than 30 years that the weekend event will be on the streets of Downtown Detroit. In preparation, the city of Detroit...

Detroit police search for missing 17-year-olds

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 12:02P CBS Detroit

Detroit police are searching for two 17-year-olds. Janyeh Gardner (left) was last seen the week of May 8, and Lauren Abney was last seen on May 26. Detroit Police Department (CBS DETROIT) - The...

Ferndale, Royal Oak host Memorial Day celebrations

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 11:42A Gino Vicci

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Monday was a day of remembrance around the country and locally. Memorial Day celebrations honoring the men and women who died while serving our country happened throughout Metro Detroit. CBS News Detroit's...

Burton man, 53, killed in Holly Township motorcycle crash

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 11:27A CBS Detroit

HOLLY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police are investigating after a 53-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck Monday morning in Holly Township. At about 9:50 a.m., the Detroit Regional Communication Center...

Movement Fest draws over 90,000 visitors over holiday weekend

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 11:10A Cryss Walker

(CBS DETROIT) - Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival. The annual event runs every Memorial Day weekend at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Visitors enjoyed music from six stages...

State officials announce EV charging stations at Belle Isle Park

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 10:23A DeJanay Booth

(CBS DETROIT) - A push for electric vehicles has traveled to Belle Isle Park. Michigan officials announced that two EV charging stations are now available at Belle Isle Park. According to a press release from the Department of Natural Resources,...

Man arrested in Sumpter Township hit-and-run that killed Illinois woman

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 9:50A CBS Detroit

SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man was arrested hours after police say he struck two women, killing one in Sumpter Township. According to a Facebook post from the Sumpter Township Police Department, authorities were called at...

Clarkston woman dies from injuries in Algonac boat crash

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 9:40A CBS Detroit

ALGONAC, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A 66-year-old Clarkston woman died from injuries following a boating accident at the Algonac Harbor Club marina Friday. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says a 23-foot Cobia center console crashed into a dock...

Michigan Made: TreeTown Cannabis in Ann Arbor

CBS Detroit (News) 5/29 8:52A Amyre Makupson

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Since cannabis was legalized for medical and recreational use in Michigan, dispensaries have been popping up all the over the place. While there are a lot of places to buy cannabis around the state, there aren't...

What to Watch for at the Mackinac Policy Conference

DetriotChamber.com 5/29 8:37A Sabrina Cynova

Crain s Business Detroit May 26, 2o23 David Eggert About 1,500 leaders in business, government, philanthropy and other fields will make the annual trek north to tackle Michigan s pressing issues while schmoozing and enjoying panoramic lake views...