Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges caution with fires amid heightened risk

CBS Detroit (News) 10/11 5:51A Nick Lentz

Recent dry conditions have increased fire risk in northern parts of Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources said Friday, and have prompted officials to urge caution for anyone making a burn pile. The DNR said nine out of 10 wildfires in the...

Downtown Detroit Partnership Hosts Fall Forum Featuring Binational Leaders Across Detroit and...

CorpMagazine.com 10/10 4:52A Brad Kadrich

DETROIT  — The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) will host its Fall Forum: Special Edition, in partnership with Michigan Central and the RIVER Collaborative, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Station at Michigan Central....

A former premature baby, now 18, visits Sinai-Grace Hospital

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 4:42A CBS Detroit

Amirah Hood recently visited Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. She's now 18 years old and a college student, but when she was born she was premature and under the care of the NICU team.

Investigation continues at Gompers School; Tigers to face Mariners in Game 5; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 4:16A CBS Detroit

An investigation continues in how a knife was brought into Gompers Elementary-Middle School. Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners meet up for Game 5. Other top stories and weather.

Preview of murder mystery dinner and ball at Godfrey Hotel

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 4:02A CBS Detroit

The Godfrey Hotel in Detroit will host a murder mystery dinner and masquerade ball October 18. Ahead of the show, some of the CBS News Detroit team was invited to participate in an improv skit.

Woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on Eight Mile Road

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 3:38A Paula Wethington

A woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash about 7 a.m. Friday on East Eight Mile Road in Detroit, police reported. The crash happened at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Ryan Road, near the Detroit-Warren city line. Police said...

Tigers Home Faces Name Change After Fifth Third-Comerica Merger

CorpMagazine.com 10/10 2:52A Brad Kadrich

Fans should enjoy going to see the Detroit Tigers play at Comerica Park while they can. After Fifth Third Bank agreed to acquire Comerica Bank in a $10.9 billion deal earlier this week, that name likely isn’t long for the downtown Detroit...

Gompers Elementary-Middle School remains closed until Monday

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 2:19A CBS Detroit

Gompers Elementary-Middle School in Detroit will remain closed until Monday in the aftermath of a stabbing incident Wednesday at the campus.

New food and drinks at Detroit Red Wings games

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 2:14A CBS Detroit

Take a look at some of the food and drinks that will be available during Detroit Red Wings home games at Little Caesars Arena for the 2025-26 season.

Government shutdown leaves WIC recipients wondering about program funding

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 1:52A Terell Bailey

As the federal government shutdown continues, it is unclear whether or not funding for a federal assistance programs known as WIC can continue. WIC - formally known as Women, Infants and Children - is intended to provide nutrition education,...

Banana Ball includes Detroit on its 2026 exhibition tour

CBS Detroit (News) 10/10 1:27A Paula Wethington

Banana Ball is including Detroit on its 2026 tour and the league says it's time to sign up for a chance to buy tickets. Banana Ball is a fast-paced, high-energy style of exhibition baseball introduced by the Savannah Bananas. The popularity of...

Southfield Freeway in Detroit back open after fiery crash blocks traffic

CBS Detroit (News) 10/9 1:19A Paula Wethington

Part of the Southfield Freeway was closed Wednesday night after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash, authorities reported. Detroit police said officers from the Fourth Precinct were pursuing a vehicle after a report of a carjacking incident....

Tigers fans rejoice in win over Mariners; tentative deal for Israel and Hamas; other top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 10/9 12:25A CBS Detroit

Detroit Tigers fans rejoiced with a crucial win Wednesday over the Seattle Mariners. Israel and Hamas have reached a tentative deal. Other top stories and weather.

Mother, child arrested after student stabbed at Detroit school, officials say

CBS Detroit (News) 10/8 12:37P DeJanay Booth-Singleton

A mother and her child were arrested after a student was stabbed on Wednesday at a school in Detroit, officials say. The incident happened at the Gompers Elementary-Middle School, where officials say the mother allegedly gave the child a knife...

Detroit Tigers fans celebrate 9-3 win against Seattle Mariners in Game 4

CBS Detroit (News) 10/8 12:18P CBS Detroit

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.