Michigan gas prices jump 15 cents from last week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 1/19 12:47A Joseph Buczek

Gas prices in Michigan are up 15 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, which is 18 cents more than last month but 19 cents less than at the same time the...

Strong winds Monday in Southeast Michigan; dangerous windchills Tuesday morning

CBS Detroit (News) 1/19 12:31A Stacey DuFord

A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 12 a.m. on Monday to 10 a.m. on Tuesday for all of Southeast Michigan. CBS News Detroit The NEXT Weather team has designated both Monday and Tuesday as...

Detroit nonprofit supporting women receives grant of over $7,000 to grow mission

CBS Detroit (News) 1/19 12:29A Julia Avant

Homelessness and human trafficking are worldwide issues that impact thousands of people in Detroit, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline and Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. However, one woman's passion for making the...

Detroit nonprofit supporting women receives $7,500 grant to grow mission

CBS Detroit (News) 1/19 12:21A CBS Detroit

Homelessness and human trafficking are worldwide issues that impact thousands of people in Detroit, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline and Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.

Snow and bitter cold in Metro Detroit, data center protests in Monroe and more top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 1/19 12:10A CBS Detroit

A winter weather advisory has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan through Tuesday morning; protesters gathered in Monroe County against a proposed Frentown Township data center, and more on your top headlines.

21 people arrested in Metro Detroit human trafficking investigation, sheriff says

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 7:54A Paula Wethington

A covert law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking-related activity in Metro Detroit resulted in 21 arrests, Macomb County authorities said Friday. The Macomb County Sheriff's Enforcement Team (SET) led the investigation and reported...

Michigan Supreme Court sends Hamtramck absentee voter dispute to appeals court

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 6:16A Paula Wethington

The Michigan Supreme Court has declined for now to hear arguments in litigation over absentee ballots cast during the Nov. 4, 2025, mayor's race in Hamtramck. The court order, issued Thursday, instead insists on an expedited decision from the...

Body recovered from Detroit River identified as missing Wyandotte resident

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 5:16A Paula Wethington

No foul play is suspected in the case of a body found Thursday in the Detroit River, the Grosse Ile (Michigan) Police Department said. The person has been identified as someone who was reported missing earlier in the day from an adult foster care...

Here's why Detroit residents haven't seen a snowplow on their street yet

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 4:47A Paula Wethington

If you live on a residential street in Detroit, you might be wondering when a city plow will make a pass through to clear the snow. The answer is: not unless a snow system brings 6 inches of snow or more to the city. That's among the policies...

At Detroit Auto Show, spotlight dims for electric vehicles

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 3:40A CBS Detroit

At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space. One of those tracks...

Isack Hadjar discusses 2026 F1 season

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 3:17A CBS Detroit

Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar spoke one-on-one with CBS News Detroit about the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar introduces Abolish ICE Act

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 3:15A Paula Wethington

Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar has followed through on his plans to introduce the Abolish ICE Act, which is a legislative attempt to dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Furry Friday: Peppermint Mocha the dog and Samantha the cat

CBS Detroit (News) 1/15 11:46P CBS Detroit

Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Peppermint Mocha the dog and Samantha the cat.

Southeast Michigan communities invoke snow emergency parking rules

CBS Detroit (News) 1/15 1:44A Paula Wethington

If you normally use street parking for your vehicle, you may be asked or instructed to move it on Thursday. The reason is that several Metro Detroit communities have invoked snow emergency rules in response to the wintry mix of weather that...

Washtenaw County sheriff responds to criticism in handling of 30-hour standoff in Ypsilanti

CBS Detroit (News) 1/15 1:39A Jack Springgate

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is receiving criticism for its handling of a 30-hour standoff with a man in Ypsilanti that ended on Jan. 5. Community members asked that the eight charges filed against 53-year-old Ruben Peeler be dropped ,...