Burst pipe at Detroit nonprofit causes massive flooding

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 5:05A CBS Detroit

A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.

Michigan license plate cameras face backlash. Is it a big help, or Big Brother?

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 4:20A CBS Detroit

In more than 125 cities and counties across Michigan, nondescript cameras perched near busy roadways snap a picture every time a car drives by. The cameras automated license plate readers primarily operated under contract with Flock Safety of...

Ann Arbor City Council votes to expand restrictions on ICE

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 4:06A Terell Bailey

It was standing room only at Monday's Ann Arbor City Council meeting, as many residents spoke out in favor of the city limiting access for federal immigration operations. Once the vote took place, city council unanimously approved a resolution...

Special Michigan Senate primary taking place Tuesday in Saginaw Bay area

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 3:17A Paula Wethington

A special election is taking place on Tuesday in the Saginaw Bay area, where a Michigan state Senate primary was called to fill a vacancy. Voters in the Michigan 35th State Senate District can vote at polling locations until 8 p.m. That district...

Burst water pipe floods part of Franklin Wright's Woodward Avenue location

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 3:00A Paula Wethington

A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday. The building flood was at 7375 Woodward Ave., one of the Franklin Wright Settlement facilities. The nonprofit, human services agency...

Burst water pipe at Franklin Wright Settlement's Woodward location

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 2:39A CBS Detroit

A burst water pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement and first floor of 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit, a building that houses one of the Franklin Wright Settlement service locations along with Youthville Detroit.

Ann Arbor city council discusses ICE activity: Kwame Kilpatrick restitution deal; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 2/3 12:19A CBS Detroit

Ann Arbor City Council discussed its policy on non-cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick worked out a restitution deal on lingering legal matters. Weather and other top stories.

Michigan gas prices inch up 4 cents for the week, AAA reports

CBS Detroit (News) 2/2 1:16A Paula Wethington

Michigan gas prices inched up 4 cents this week, AAA-The Auto Club reports. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This price is 17 cents more than this time last month, but 14 cents less...

Additional lane closures invoked near sinkhole repairs on I-96 in Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 2/2 1:05A Paula Wethington

Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair. The Michigan Department of Transportation is starting the...

Detroit judge, 3 others, accused of embezzling $273K from vulnerable adults

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 9:24A Joseph Buczek

A Detroit judge and three other Detroit residents are facing federal charges, accused of embezzling $273,000 from vulnerable adults. Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin of Michigan's 36th District Court, as well as Nancy Williams, 59, Avery Bradley, 72,...

Michigan Matters talks potential for new entertainment and sales tax for Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 8:02A CBS Detroit

Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?

Michigan bill proposes 32% tax on any internet-enabled device purchased for minors

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 7:49A Paula Wethington

Two Metro Detroit state representatives are among a group of Republicans sponsoring a bill that calls for 32% in additional state taxes on any wireless communications device purchased in Michigan for the intended use of someone age 17 or younger....

Southeast Michigan will thaw out from arctic chill next week

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 7:38A Karen Carter

After weeks of being in a deep freeze, Southeast Michigan can finally expect temperatures to warm up. Now, "warm" is relative, but temperatures reaching into the 20s next week will actually feel...

Man charged with murder after 2 people found dead in basement of Detroit home

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 5:48A Paula Wethington

Murder charges are pending in the case of two people who were found dead last March in the basement of a Detroit home. Muhammad Mastakella Murphy, 35, who has no permanent address, is expected to be arraigned Friday afternoon at 36th District...

Forgotten Harvest hosts emergency food distribution event amid bitter cold temperatures

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 5:24A Julia Avant

Metro Detroit nonprofit Forgotten Harvest has recently declared an emergency food distribution. "In the last two weeks, we have operated normally for one and a half days, so we know there are a lot of families in Metro Detroit that unfortunately...