Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 12:16P DeJanay Booth-Singleton

(CBS DETROIT) Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail. Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024...

Metro Detroit animal rescue overwhelmed with pets, seeking homes

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 11:22A CBS Detroit

ReJoyceful Rescue in Clinton Township is overwhelmed by the number of owners who have been surrendering their pets. Founder Michelle Hayza, said the animal crisis is putting a financial strain on the rescue and shelter and making it more difficult...

Royal Oak Pride kicks off this weekend

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 11:15A CBS Detroit

Royal Oak's annual Pride festival kicks off this weekend, with events on Friday and Saturday. Tyler Beltz, host of "Ty's Take Today," and drag queen and activist Monique Madison joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the event.

Scuba diver, 70, dies attempting to explore shipwreck near Michigan's Isle Royale National Park

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 10:47A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

(CBS DETROIT) - A 70-year-old Wisconsin man has died while scuba diving in Lake Superior near the Isle Royale National Park. According to the National Park Service, John Nousaine, of Superior, Wisconsin, was exploring the Emperor shipwreck, a...

Metro Detroit rescue seeking homes for pets and donations to continue care

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 10:00A Gino Vicci

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) ReJoyceful Rescue in Clinton Township is overwhelmed by the number of owners who have been surrendering their pets. "The most important thing that we want to get the word out right now is how bad the animal...

Investigators say undercover Michigan State Police detective shot at in Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 7:57A Sara Powers

(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police is investigating after they say an undercover detective was shot at while driving in Detroit. The agency says the detective was driving on Curt Street, east of Van Dyke Avenue, at 7:50 a.m. Friday when the...

Former Detroit Lions lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty...

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 6:43A CBS Detroit

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to...

Melvindale community lines streets to honor slain officer during police procession

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 6:29A Alysia Burgio

(CBS DETROIT) - The community of Melvindale lined up to pay their respects as hundreds of law enforcement from across the state of Michigan came together to escort fallen Melvindale police officer...

Employee Retention Credit Update

DetriotChamber.com 7/26 5:12A Sabrina Cynova

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a government program to prevent job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially underutilized due to complexity, the IRS allowed for claims to continue to be...

Metro Detroit Savvy Sliders locations offering BOGO deal for National Chicken Finger Day

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 4:58A CBS Detroit

July 26 is National Chicken Finger Day, and to celebrate, all Savvy Slider locations will be offering buy one, get one free on chicken finger orders.

July 26, 2024 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Touts Public Safety Gains in Budget

DetriotChamber.com 7/26 4:37A Anjelica Miller

Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with  Gongwer , provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in...

Dearborn to close stretch of road on weekends to improve pedestrian safety

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 3:55A Sara Powers

(CBS DETROIT) - New pedestrian safety measures are being implemented in west Dearborn, including closing vehicle access to a roadway on weekends throughout the summer. The Dearborn City Council approved the new program on Tuesday. Starting...

Detroit woman, 73, convicted after stealing over $90,000 in Social Security benefits, officials say

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 2:24A Sara Powers

(CBS DETROIT) - A 73-year-old Detroit woman was convicted by a jury in connection to stealing more than $90,000 in Social Security funding, officials said. Ernestine Hogue, who is also known as Ernestine Calhoun, was convicted after a two-day...

Detroit pastor raises concern over use, access to Glock switches

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 1:23A Lauren Winfrey

(CBS DETROIT) - A spike in the number of incidents involving machine gun conversion devices, or Glock switches, is having far-reaching effects across the country and right here in Detroit and the metro area. The small devices, about the size of a...

Increase in Glock switches causing concern in Metro Detroit

CBS Detroit (News) 7/26 1:15A CBS Detroit

Spencer Ellis, Lead Pastor of Citadel of Praise in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood, says gun violence in Detroit has affected members of his congregation personally, and he struggles to understand how these illegal Glock switches are making...