Detroit man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 5:51A Paula Wethington

A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Westland Kroger store. "The defendant and victim knew each other; this was not a random act,"...

Man charged in deadly shooting at Kroger in Westland

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 5:47A CBS Detroit

A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Westland Kroger store.

Michigan's maximum unemployment benefits to increase by $84 a week, starting Jan. 1

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 4:41A Paula Wethington

Michigan residents who begin an unemployment benefits claim during 2026 will be eligible for $84 more per week than those who started a claim during 2025. This financial boost is part of a series of unemployment benefit increases that eventually...

Goff and Campbell refuse to blame refs after Lions' rally is negated by late flags

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 3:21A CBS Detroit

Jared Goff and Dan Campbell refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown. "That's...

Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 2:04A CBS Detroit

A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a suburban Kroger store.

Michigan gas prices currently the lowest seen during 2025, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 1:06A Paula Wethington

Michigan gas prices dropped 12 cents per gallon in the past week, AAA-The Auto Club Group said. The average price point of $2.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gas is the lowest seen during calendar year 2025. The price is 43 cents less than...

Remembering lives lost amid struggles with homelessness

CBS Detroit (News) 12/22 12:39A CBS Detroit

Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in downtown Detroit hosted a candlelight memorial service to remember and honor local residents who have died in the past year amid struggles with homelessness. Many of those who attended knew, or had worked on...

Michigan players react to firing, arrest of Sherrone Moore

CBS Detroit (News) 12/20 5:21A CBS Detroit

Players with the University of Michigan's football team are speaking out after their former coach, Sherrone Moore, was fired and subsequently arrested. The comments come as the team prepares to take on Texas in the Citrus Bowl. CBS News Detroit's...

One person killed in shooting at Westland Kroger store

CBS Detroit (News) 12/19 12:07A Terell Bailey

One person was killed in a shooting on Thursday evening inside a Kroger in Westland, Michigan. The shooting happened at the store located at Ford Road and Central Parkway. Police have not yet released information on what led to the shooting. They...

Salvation Army bell ringer fatally shot at Kroger store

CBS Detroit (News) 12/18 11:54P CBS Detroit

A Salvation Army donation drive bell ringer was shot and killed at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan. CBS Detroit shares statements from Kroger, Salvation Army and other officials as the investigation takes place.

Furry Friday: Meet Pixie the dog and Topher the cat

CBS Detroit (News) 12/18 11:35P CBS Detroit

Michigan Human presents two of the animals adoptable from its shelter in Detroit, Pixie the dog and Topher the cat.

Gleaners Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer

CorpMagazine.com 12/17 6:18A Guest Submission

DETROIT — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan announced the appointment of Angela Moloney as its next president and CEO, following a comprehensive national search. Moloney will assume the role in January, succeeding Gerry...

Ramos Joins DiPilla Dentistry in Detroit

CorpMagazine.com 12/17 6:02A Guest Submission

Dr. Kevin Ramos has joined DiPilla Dentistry as the practice’s newest dentist in its Detroit office. Prior to his current role, Ramos worked for three years in public health, providing comprehensive dental care for underserved communities in the...

Consumers Energy seeks natural gas rate hike of about 8% for single-family homes

CBS Detroit (News) 12/17 5:44A Paula Wethington

Less than three months after Consumers Energy received approval to increase natural gas rates, the company has filed an even bigger overall rate increase request with the State of Michigan officials. The pending request is to make adjustments...

Driver killed in crash on I-94 in St. Clair Shores

CBS Detroit (News) 12/17 5:23A Paula Wethington

Part of Interstate 94 in Metro Detroit was closed for around five hours early Wednesday in the aftermath of a fatal crash in St. Clair Shores. The accident was reported about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-94, just north of Eight Mile Road,...