Michigan Matters: Penske's Freedom 250 Grand Prix and Mitch Albom on the Motor City

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 8:39A Carol Cain

We travel to GM's new world headquarters to conduct an exclusive interview with "the captain," Roger Penske, to hear details about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix his team is staging in August to celebrate...

Michigan man accused of making threats against immigration agents

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 8:20A Paula Wethington

A Michigan man is accused of posting threats on social media to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, federal court documents show. Justin P. Ward, 23, of Ironwood, faces a federal charge of using interstate commerce to transmit threats...

Suspect in custody after 3 men found dead in Detroit basement, police say

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 7:50A Paula Wethington

A suspect been taken into custody as the investigation continues into the circumstances of three men found dead earlier this week in a Detroit home. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison gave that report during a press conference Friday afternoon,...

Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting at Walmart nearly 100 times arrested in Pittsburgh area

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 7:31A Madeline Bartos

A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday. The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said 18-year-old Andrew Reed...

Detroit police chief won't terminate two officers who contacted Border Patrol amid traffic stops

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 6:45A Paula Wethington

Reversing a stance he publicly took previously in the case, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations. Bettison issued that statement on Friday,...

Ultraviolet protection panels added to some of Meadow Brook Hall's historic windows

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 6:24A Paula Wethington

Additional repair steps have taken place after vandals damaged historic stained glass windows at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan, the historic home's staff said. The broken stained glass...

Man who killed prominent Detroit neurosurgeon sentenced to 35-60 years in prison

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 5:33A Paula Wethington

A man who pleaded guilty in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover was sentenced Friday. Desmond Burks, 35, of Detroit, had pleaded guilty on Jan. 21 to second-degree murder in connection with the killing. Burks...

Desmond Burks sentenced

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 5:17A CBS Detroit

Desmond Burks, 35, of Detroit, was sentenced on Friday to 35 to 60 years in prison, as expected, in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover.

Rental prices in Detroit show slight decline from 2025, study says

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 4:11A Paula Wethington

Monthly rental costs are showing a slight decline in many major metro areas, including Detroit, an industry study says. Realtor.com issued its January 2026 rental report this week, continuing a monthly data series that began in 2020. Given the...

Bar Gabi serves up unique Romanian flavors

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 3:00A CBS Detroit

Hazel Park's Bar Gabi is serving up unique Romanian flavors in Metro Detroit.

State approves $242M DTE rate hike. Here's what it means for the average user

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 2:50A Paula Wethington

State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for DTE that adds up to $242.4 million in new revenue, on the premise that the company continues to upgrade its distribution system and improve reliability. The typical residential customer...

Wind advisory issued for Southeast Michigan, wind gusts of up to 45 mph possible Friday

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 2:46A Vytas Reid

TGIF Family! Metro Detroit has made it through a wacky week of weather, but we are not done yet! The forecast called for a chance of rain before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow by the...

Alligator found, along with turtle, during narcotics search in Detroit, police say

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 1:37A Paula Wethington

Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city. The alligator, which is about two feet in length, along with a turtle were found during the drug investigation. Detroit Police say...

DTE rate hike approved; 2 Detroit Police officers suspended without pay; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 12:24A CBS Detroit

A rate hike has been approved for DTE. Two Detroit Police Department officers are now suspended without pay. Other top stories and weather are in our news brief.

Search for person of interest continues after three men found dead

CBS Detroit (News) 2/20 12:10A CBS Detroit

Detroit police are asking the public for information as they continue to investigate the circumstances of how three men were assaulted and left dead at a home on Edsel Street.