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...

Metro Detroit businesses respond to calls for National Shutdown on Jan. 30

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 5:02A Paula Wethington

In an effort to stand with immigrant communities and protest recent federal actions on that theme, protest organizers called for a nationwide strike on Friday. The campaign, which is being called a national shutdown , was widely shared on social...

Detroit, Toledo zoos exchange male polar bears as part of breeding effort

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 3:39A Paula Wethington

The Detroit Zoo and the Toledo Zoo have exchanged the care of polar bears as part of an effort to support breeding populations among zoo habitats in North America. With this exchange, a 13-year-old...

Narcotics, firearms and vehicles seized in Metro Detroit drug investigation

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 2:42A Paula Wethington

Three vehicles, 17 firearms and over 800 grams of cocaine were among the items seized during a Metro Detroit drug investigation that concluded Jan. 22. Michigan State Police said the Metro Narcotics...

Furry Friday: Meet Missy the dog and Brooklyn the cat

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 12:46A CBS Detroit

Michigan Humane presents two of the animals that are available for adoption from its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Missy the dog and Brooklyn the cat.

Metro Detroit families' funeral arrangements impacted by severe winter weather

CBS Detroit (News) 1/30 12:12A Terell Bailey

Wild weather is disrupting daily life impacting homes, schools, and roadways. But it's also forcing families to delay funerals. "Unlike any other months in the funeral service in the Midwest, people die more in December and January than the rest...

Ferndale house fire under investigation; emergency shelter services extended; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 1/29 11:41P CBS Detroit

A house fire is under investigation in Ferndale. The City of Detroit has extended emergency shelter services in response to the brutal cold. Other top stories and weather.

Ypsilanti parents detained by ICE near school bus stop, sheriff says

CBS Detroit (News) 1/28 5:46A Paula Wethington

Washtenaw County officials say agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency took parents into custody near a school bus drop-off spot in Ypsilanti. According to Ypsilanti Community Schools and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's...

Oakland County officials report Legionella bacteria at 2 more buildings

CBS Detroit (News) 1/28 5:28A Paula Wethington

Legionella testing at Oakland County, Michigan, government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings. Those buildings are the North Oakland Health Center and the Resource and Crisis Center. The...

Why does Michigan see so much "lake effect" snowfall?

CBS Detroit (News) 1/28 3:39A Vytas Reid

Michigan has seen plenty of lake-effect snow this winter, but what exactly is lake-effect snow, and why does Michigan see it so often? Lake-effect snow forms when cold air picks up moisture and warmth...