Woman dead, 3 hospitalized after northern Michigan crash, police say

CBS Detroit (News) 1/24 6:04A Nick Lentz

A woman is dead and three other people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Clam Lake Township, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon. The Michigan State Police said troopers responded to the incident on Michigan Highway 115 near 45 Mile Road...

Where to find a warming center during the brutal Southeast Michigan cold

CBS Detroit (News) 1/23 4:14A Paula Wethington

As has been done during previous blasts of winter weather, Southeast Michigan communities are sharing announcements about warming center services that are made available on an as-needed basis during the winter. Those community locations are...

MSU will offer AI studies across all majors amid push for digital-ready workforce

CBS Detroit (News) 1/23 3:39A CBS Detroit

Michigan State University is making a major push to build students' digital skills, especially in artificial intelligence. Plans are underway to integrate AI in every major area of study, starting with a foundational course this fall. The push...

4 Michigan chefs, 2 venues given James Beard Award semifinalist honors

CBS Detroit (News) 1/21 7:00A Paula Wethington

Four chefs and two venues from Michigan are among the semifinalists in the 2026 James Beard Awards, the foundation has announced . The James Beard Awards are an annual celebration of the nation's top restaurant and bar professionals. The nominees...

Warming centers available in SE Michigan during extreme cold temperatures

CBS Detroit (News) 1/20 3:07A Paula Wethington

Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, announcing locations where people can seek temporary heat and shelter during the brutal cold this week. The City of Detroit said that additional emergency shelter beds...

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...

Teen accused of shooting at Ann Arbor home in targeted attack, police say

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 6:41A Paula Wethington

Charges have been filed in the case of a targeted shooting directed toward a home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ann Arbor Police Department said it arrested Marcus Claybron Jr., 18, at a Belleville home on Wednesday in connection with the...

1 dead, 1 injured, after two-vehicle crash on U.S. 12 in Washtenaw County

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 5:09A Paula Wethington

One man is dead and a woman is injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police said. The crash happened about 12:14 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. 12 near Lima Center Road in Brookfield Township. Troopers said...

Man found dead in Pittsfield Township ditch, police say

CBS Detroit (News) 1/16 12:39A Paula Wethington

A man was found dead, lying in a ditch, Tuesday afternoon in Washtenaw County, Michigan, local police reported. Pittsfield Township Police and Fire Departments were sent about 3:44 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Michigan Avenue near Old State Road on...

Michigan has banned more than 30,000 vehicle license plates

CBS Detroit (News) 1/14 3:44A CBS Detroit

Michigan drivers hoping to show off their personality on a license plate might be surprised at what won't make the cut. From subtle swears to combinations with sports logos, the state maintains a growing list of banned plates. That list topped...

New calls to drop charges after 30-hour police standoff in Ypsilanti

CBS Detroit (News) 1/13 2:13A Paula Wethington

There are new calls to drop criminal charges that resulted from a 30-hour police standoff in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with supporters saying the incident was a mental health crisis. The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners issued a statement Jan....

Labcorp to close an Ann Arbor facility, lay off 76 employees

CBS Detroit (News) 1/13 12:13A Paula Wethington

A life sciences and health laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be closed, with 76 jobs ending as a result. The Labcorp Ann Arbor Facility on Technology Drive, part of Labcorp Early Development Laboratories, filed a WARN Act notice Jan. 7 with...

Gas prices in Michigan rise 11 cents for the week, AAA reports

CBS Detroit (News) 1/12 1:28A Paula Wethington

Gas prices in Michigan have gone up an average of 11 cents this week, AAA-The Auto Club reports. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This price is 10 cents less than this time last month,...

Garlin Gilchrist backs out of Michigan governor's race, setting sights on Secretary of State

CBS Detroit (News) 1/12 12:33A Paula Wethington

Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist II announced a major shift in his political goals, aiming now for the Secretary of State role rather than becoming Michigan's next governor. "I'm a public servant, an entrepreneur, a dad, a husband, and an...

Ann Arbor resident dies as a result of burn injuries, fire department says

CBS Detroit (News) 1/6 1:56A Paula Wethington

An Ann Arbor resident has died as a result of his injuries during a weekend fire at his apartment, the southeast Michigan community's fire department says. Kevin Chatman, 68, was taken to University Hospital in Ann Arbor in the aftermath of...