You can take a ride with Santa on the Detroit People Mover this weekend

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 10:32A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

(CBS DETROIT) - Santa is coming, and the public is invited to take a ride with St. Nick on the Detroit People Mover Dec. 8-9. From 3-7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Santa will be on the train and at the Grand Circus Park Station...

Michigan GOP members feel the party is at a crossroads

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 10:16A Elle Meyers

(CBS DETROIT) - Over the weekend, a meeting that was meant to be held in person was split with some members meeting virtually and others in person. Michigan GOP Party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo, who led the virtual meeting, did not gain enough...

Benefit planned for Detroit’s upcoming Moondog Café

Detroit Metro Times (Blogs) 12/5 9:45A Layla McMurtrie

If you’re a music and art lover, this event may be for you — either to get some new stuff for yourself, support Detroit artists, or both. Tons of music equipment and 400-plus records will be on sale...

Family-owned Christmas tree farm near Ann Arbor enters 32nd season

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 9:44A Meredith Bruckner

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - For many in the Metro Detroit area, Urquhart's is a holiday tradition. Brian and Susan Urquhart started the Christmas tree farm in 1991 with a single field, which has since expanded to include the main farm and...

Owner of Michigan dairy store speaks out after vehicle crashes into building second time this year

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 9:19A Gino Vicci

BRUCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The driver of a Ford Focus crashed through the front door of the Crooked Creek Farm Dairy in Bruce Township on Sunday. "At least he walked away, glad no one was hurt," said owner Dory Hill. Hill said she was...

Neglected Detroit-area dog ‘Reggae’ finally gets a haircut

Detroit Metro Times (Blogs) 12/5 8:59A Layla McMurtrie

A local stray dog dubbed Reggae was picked up by Dearborn Animal Control on Friday, Dec. 1, after being found with extremely matted hair that looked like locs. The soaking-wet 90-pound dog was brought...

Holiday drinks at Firebird Tavern

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 7:15A CBS Detroit

Tony Piraino, co-owner of Firebird Tavern, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the opening of a new location in Troy and share some of the holiday drinks people can get right now.

Firebird Tavern opens new Troy location

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 7:12A CBS Detroit

Chef Jared Reihmer joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the opening of a new Firebird Tavern location in Troy.

Learn more about Blake's Santa Experience

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 7:09A CBS Detroit

Kerry Doman, founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the festive activities people can enjoy at the Santa Experience at Blake's Farm.

More than 300 Detroiters now homeowners due to city's down payment assistance program

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 6:58A Sara Powers

(CBS DETROIT) - More than 300 people in Detroit have become homeowners for the first time after getting help from the city's down payment assistance program. The program was launched in March and uses $12.25 million in funding from the American...

VIDEO: Authorities searching for Livingston County home invasion suspect

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 4:57A Sara Powers

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Authorities are seeking the public's assistance as they search for a suspect wanted for a home invasion in Green Oak Township over the weekend. On Sunday, Dec. 3, officers responded to a residence in the...

Romeo dairy store damaged after driver crashes into building

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 4:08A Sara Powers

ROMEO, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A local dairy store is cleaning up and assessing damages after a driver crashed into the store on Sunday. Dory Hill, owner of Crooked Creek Farm Dairy in Romeo, says she was inside the store when the crash happened at...

Rep. Shri Thanedar says he was hacked, didn't write anti-Israel post

CBS Detroit (News) 12/5 3:39A Sara Powers

(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar says one of his social media accounts was hacked, and he was not responsible for anti-Israel posts. "I was just hacked, and a misleading tweet was sent from my account," Thanedar said on Twitter,...

Thanedar blames hack for social media post that called Israel a ‘terrorist state’

Detroit Metro Times (Blogs) 12/5 3:38A Steve Neavling

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar said early Tuesday that he was “hacked” after a message calling Israel a “terrorist state” was posted on his X account. “I was just hacked, and a misleading tweet was sent from...

Family of Israeli hostages to join Detroit’s Hanukkah ceremony

Detroit Metro Times (Blogs) 12/5 3:25A Lee DeVito

Family members of Israeli hostages held by Hamas will help kick off Hanukkah festivities in Detroit by lighting the giant 26-foot menorah downtown. The Menorah in the D event is set to begin at 5 p.m....