Scattered thunderstorms result in power outages in Metro Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 5/1 2:54A Paula Wethington

A line of thunderstorms through Southeast Michigan early Thursday has resulted in some scattered power outages in Metro Detroit. As a result of one of those outages, Utica High School in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, has cancelled classes...

Health and wellness information found online: did you find a good source?

CBS Detroit (News) 5/1 2:07A CBS Detroit

Is the health research you found online providing good information? Dr. Molly O'Shea discussed with CBS News Detroit what to consider such as whether the person presenting the material is an expert in that field, and whether the source of the...

Detroit Pistons asking for "white out" among the fans

CBS Detroit (News) 5/1 1:01A CBS Detroit

Detroit Pistons game presentation director Nathan Brecht said the shirt giveaway for the playoff game 6 game at home against the Knicks has a "Deeetroit basketball" theme. Those shirts are white, fans are asked to wear white to fit in. There will...

Court hearing for hospital shooting suspect; 3-year-old attacked by dog; and more top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 5/1 12:33A CBS Detroit

The suspect in the Corewell Health shooting is scheduled to be in court today. A neighbor relates what he saw when a dog attacked a 3-year-old child who was outside. Charges expected after minors found in a Detroit strip club. Sports, weather and...

Gov. Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats after hugging Trump during Michigan stop

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 7:08A CBS Detroit

Two interactions between President Trump and a sometime antagonist , Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, reflect the Democratic governor's efforts to move past last year's hard-fought campaign and find common ground with the Republican president at...

Aramark confirms layoffs for its Wayne State University food service staff

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 7:05A Paula Wethington

Wayne State University in Detroit is ending its food and facilities contract with Aramark Campus, a step that will result in 137 jobs lost with that service provider. The change is related to the university selecting a new campus dining contractor...

Anchor Bay District to invoke device-free policy for students next year

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 6:32A Paula Wethington

Anchor Bay School District in Southeast Michigan will have a phone-free policy for all students during the school day, starting in the fall. The "away for the day" device policy will require all students to turn off their personal electronic...

Detroit's Peace & Pilates offers free Pilates class to celebrate National Pilates Day

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 4:38A CBS Detroit

Peace & Pilates in Detroit is offering a free Pilates class on May 3 to celebrate National Pilates Day.

Detroit's Original Chicken Shack continues expansion

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 4:35A CBS Detroit

Detroit's Original Chicken Shack is opening three new Michigan locations, including its first in Genesee County.

Power outages linger in Metro Detroit in aftermath of high winds, thunderstorms

CBS Detroit (News) 4/30 12:52A Paula Wethington

Some property damage resulted in Metro Detroit from scattered, brief thunderstorms that came through the region Tuesday afternoon and evening amid a high wind situation. The weather resulted in a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Oakland...

Watch Live: Trump returning to Michigan to mark first 100 days in office

CBS Detroit (News) 4/29 11:07A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

President Trump is coming to Michigan on Tuesday to mark 100 days since taking office. The second-term president will speak at Macomb Community College in Warren on Tuesday. The speech will begin at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 1:45 p.m. This...

Alligator found in bad shape outside of drug house in Wayne County, Michigan

CBS Detroit (News) 4/29 10:18A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

A 4-foot alligator was rescued after being found outside a drug house Monday in Ecorse, Michigan. Mark Rosenthal with Animal Magic Inc. said he was called to assist police in capturing the alligator...

Farmington Hills to start deer cull efforts in 2026 to limit wild animal population

CBS Detroit (News) 4/29 10:17A Paula Wethington

A deer cull program involving sharpshooters and archery hunts will be introduced to the City of Farmington Hills, Michigan, after the city council approved the measure Monday night. The effort is to reduce the wild deer population in the...

Two teenagers critically injured after shooting in Hamtramck; suspect in custody

CBS Detroit (News) 4/29 10:16A Paula Wethington

Two teenagers, a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, were injured during a shooting Monday night in Hamtramck, Michigan. Both victims were listed in critical, but stable, condition by Tuesday...

Man charged in Canton road rage dispute that erupted into shooting at Walmart

CBS Detroit (News) 4/29 7:51A Paula Wethington

Several charges, including assault with intent to murder, have been filed in the aftermath of a shooting near the Walmart in Canton, Michigan. Devonte James, 29, of Van Buren Township, was charged Tuesday, the Canton Public Safety Department said...