Four Black employees file racial discrimination case against Michigan Secretary of State

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 10:17A Paula Wethington

Citing claims of racial discrimination within the workplace, three current employees and one former employee of the Michigan Department of State have sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and four other employees of the SOS. The legal action was...

Inkster residents express frustration over high water bills: "It's ridiculous"

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 9:48A Veronica Ortega

In Inkster, Michigan, dozens of residents have taken to social media to express their frustrations about high water bills. It's a concern that has plaguing people for months. Joneetha Jackson, a lifelong resident of Inkster, manages two...

Michigan man accused of pulling neighbor off lawnmower, assaulting him, heads to trial

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 9:33A Joseph Buczek

A Macomb County man accused of pulling his 75-year-old neighbor off a lawnmower and then assaulting him and his wife is heading to trial. Kurt Studing, 66, of Clinton Township, was bound over to trial on Tuesday on charges of assault with intent...

Sen. Slotkin speaks out over Trump admin. investigation over Dems' video to troops with Sen. Kelly

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 9:20A CBS Detroit

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders." Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, first...

Student, 17, charged with bringing handgun to Chandler Park High School

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 8:14A Paula Wethington

A 17-year-old student is facing two firearms-related charges after a gun was found inside a locker in Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods, Michigan. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the Wayne County Juvenile...

Remains of invasive khapra beetle found among a passenger's items at Detroit Metro Airport

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 7:16A Paula Wethington

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted the remains of a khapra beetle from an incoming passenger at Detroit Metro Airport. The species, customs officials said, is "the...

Arizona investors bought up a historic Detroit neighborhood and left it in ruins

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 7:04A CBS Detroit

A real estate gamble gone sideways has hollowed out more than a third of the apartment buildings in Palmer Park . Close to two dozen buildings in the neighborhood are practically abandoned, putting the viability of the neighborhood and its...

Michigan has banned more than 30,000 vehicle license plates

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 3:44A CBS Detroit

Michigan drivers hoping to show off their personality on a license plate might be surprised at what won't make the cut. From subtle swears to combinations with sports logos, the state maintains a growing list of banned plates. That list topped...

Stagefit: a Broadway-inspired dance class

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 3:21A CBS Detroit

CBS News Detroit's Meredith Bruckner gets an introductory lesson from the Broadway-inspired dance class called Stagefit, now part of the fitness classes at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.

Inside look at Detroit Auto Show

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 3:04A CBS Detroit

The Bronco RTR is one of the new vehicles on display at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. Here's a look.

Wyandotte man pleads guilty to embezzlement-related charges against former employer

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 1:03A Paula Wethington

A Metro Detroit man has pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges relating to the theft of more than $166,000 from his former employer. Jason Garza, 45, of Wyandotte, entered the plea Monday in Wayne County Third Circuit Court, Michigan Attorney...

Suspect in custody as Hamtramck police investigate armed robbery

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 12:41A Paula Wethington

An arrest has been made in the investigation of a Dec. 28 robbery and assault in the Metro Detroit city of Hamtramck. The Hamtramck Police Department said a 32-year-old Eastpointe resident was taken into custody Tuesday on charges of assault with...

President Trump talks about economy, Iran during Detroit visit

CBS Detroit (News) 1/13 11:53P CBS Detroit

President Trump visited Metro Detroit Tuesday with a speech on the economy, remarks on Iran and a tour of a Ford plant. CBS News has this recap.

Media and industry days at 2026 Detroit Auto Show

CBS Detroit (News) 1/13 11:38P CBS Detroit

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show includes an exhibit area showcasing the Detroit Grand Prix, which takes place May 29-31 this year.

Felony charges from Macomb County road rage incident move up to circuit court

CBS Detroit (News) 1/13 6:31A Paula Wethington

A Macomb County man will face trial in circuit court over four charges related to a reported road rage incident in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Logan Shea, 21, of Clinton Township, was bound over for trial after a preliminary exam Monday at 41-A...