Child, 5, fatally hit by pickup truck in West Michigan, sheriff's office says

CBS Detroit (News) 11/23 8:34A Nick Lentz

A 5-year-old child is dead after they were hit by a pickup truck in Algoma Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning. The Kent County Sheriff's Office said officials responded to the crash on the 9100 block of Lady Lauren Drive around 10:30 a.m....

Driver, 26, hospitalized after rollover crash on Lodge Freeway in Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 11/23 5:33A Nick Lentz

A 26-year-old motorist is in the hospital after the vehicle they were driving hit a tree and rolled over in Detroit on Sunday morning, the Michigan State Police said. The crash on Lodge Freeway near the ramp to westbound Interstate 94 was...

Murder, mutilation charges filed in aftermath of fatal shooting in Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 7:51A Paula Wethington

A Detroit man has been charged with murder, mutilation of a body and other charges in the fatal shooting of another man, the Wayne County Prosecutor's office said. The victim was Christian Epps, 27, of Detroit, who was reported missing by his...

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta likely out for season after having back surgery

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 7:40A CBS Detroit

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the rest of the season after having back surgery, coach Dan Campbell said Friday. LaPorta's absence leaves a big void as Detroit found out in last week's 16-9 loss at Philadelphia , where...

Oakland County prosecutor directs schools how to respond to ICE in two-page memo

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 6:59A Paula Wethington

After Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area prompted Clarkston Community Schools to shelter in place Wednesday, school officials in Oakland County have been given an advisory memo detailing their legal rights and...

Detroit child care license suspended after state investigates instances of children walking away

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 5:58A Paula Wethington

A Detroit child care center's license was suspended after state officials investigated reports of failing to provide appropriate care and supervision, as well as failing to cooperate with state authorities during an investigation. PBA Royal LLC,...

Michigan man wins $1M on scratch-off ticket someone else passed on buying

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 3:50A Joseph Buczek

A Michigan man turned his decision to buy a $10 scratch-off ticket, which someone else had set aside and passed on, into a $1 million payday. The 33-year-old Wayne County man, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the winning Blazing Suits...

Michigan businessmen sentenced in multimillion-dollar highway construction overbilling scheme

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 3:34A Paula Wethington

Five Michigan men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving millions of dollars' worth of overbilling on state highway construction projects. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced...

Lions host Giants, hoping to get back in NFC playoff picture

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 3:13A CBS Detroit

The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory. For the first time since the end of the 2022 season, Detroit isn't in the playoff picture. The Lions (6-4) slipped in the hunt for a postseason spot with a 16-9 loss at Philadelphia , falling to...

Birmingham schools, Beverly Hills police investigating social media post depicting weapons

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 2:47A Paula Wethington

Police and school officials in Oakland County, Michigan, are investigating a social media post made by a high school student that included an image depicting several rifles. The Beverly Hills Police Department investigated the matter after getting...

Preparations for Detroit Tree Lighting; Slotkin responds to Trump; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 11/21 12:01A CBS Detroit

Preparations are in place for the Detroit Tree Lighting. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin responds to President Trump's "seditious behavior" allegations. Other top stories and weather.

Security plans for 2025 Detroit Tree Lighting

CBS Detroit (News) 11/20 11:38P CBS Detroit

The Detroit Police Department relates some of the security plans and reminders to visitors who plan to attend the Detroit Tree Lighting Friday night at Campus Martius.

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....