Ann Arbor hotel evacuated after dangerously high carbon monoxide levels detected

CBS Detroit (News) 9/15 2:23A Paula Wethington

A hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was evacuated Saturday night because carbon monoxide levels were dangerously high. The Ann Arbor Fire Department reported its crews responded to a call of a gas odor about 11:10 p.m. at the EVEN Hotel Ann Arbor...

Humane Society of Huron Valley leads rescue efforts involving 126 animals in Southeast Michigan

CBS Detroit (News) 9/8 1:33A Paula Wethington

A rescue involving 126 animals including dogs, horses, frogs and sheep recently took place under the direction of the Humane Society of Huron Valley, which is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The rescue effort, which took place Aug. 29, "was one of...

Court case seeking to return psychedelic mushroom festival to U of M campus running out of time

CBS Detroit (News) 9/3 11:41A Jack Springgate

A court battle between the University of Michigan and a psychedelic mushroom festival continues after an emergency hearing at Washtenaw County Circuit Court was transferred to the Court of Claims. A group called the Student Association for...

Gas prices in Michigan up an average 18 cents this week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 8/25 2:21A Paula Wethington

Gas prices in Michigan have gone up 18 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club reported. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.30 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. This price is 1 cent more than this time last...

Amtrak passengers stuck for hours on stranded train near Battle Creek

CBS Detroit (News) 8/18 4:44A Paula Wethington

Passengers were stuck for about four hours on an Amtrak train headed to Dearborn over the weekend. The delay involved Train 352, with the mechanical problem happening about 7:14 p.m. Friday, according to a report from the train authority. "The...

Former University of Michigan president picked for education role in United Kingdom

CBS Detroit (News) 8/18 4:29A Paula Wethington

Former University of Michigan president Santa Ono has found a new role at the Ellison Institute of Technology's Oxford campus in the United Kingdom. The Ellison Institute of Technology announced Monday that Ono will be its new global president,...

Michigan gas prices drop 11 cents this week, AAA reports

CBS Detroit (News) 8/18 2:36A Paula Wethington

Average gas prices in Michigan dropped 11 cents this week, AAA-The Auto Club reported. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 8 cents less than this time last month and 36 cents less...

Jim Harbaugh refuses to comment on NCAA penalizing University of Michigan for sign-stealing

CBS Detroit (News) 8/17 6:37A CBS Detroit

Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for three games due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's...

NCAA hands down hefty fines, suspensions to Michigan football for sign-stealing investigation

CBS Detroit (News) 8/15 6:15A Joseph Buczek

The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation . In its investigation, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions panel found that over three years...

NCAA hands down penalties to Michigan football for sign-stealing investigation

CBS Detroit (News) 8/15 6:07A CBS Detroit

The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation.

2 Michigan doctors charged in $7M illegal opioid distribution conspiracy

CBS Detroit (News) 8/15 2:41A Joseph Buczek

Four Michigan men, including two doctors and a medical clinic operator, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy, U.S. attorneys announced. A federal indictment alleges that Dr. Shakeeb Chinoy, 55, of Bloomfield...

Michigan's average gas prices increase 10 cents per gallon this week

CBS Detroit (News) 8/11 3:37A Paula Wethington

Michigan gas prices are up 10 cents this week for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA-The Auto Club reports. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.23 per gallon now. This price is 5 cents less than this time last month, and 36 cents less than...

Yuengling beer finally arrives in Michigan the week of Aug. 11

CBS Detroit (News) 8/7 5:55A Joseph Buczek

The long wait is almost over as America's oldest brewery finally brings its beer to Michigan next week. Beginning Aug. 11, Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based Yuengling will be on tap in Ann Arbor, Detroit and East Lansing, with a statewide rollout...

Lifeguards at an Ann Arbor YMCA have access to AI technology when on duty

CBS Detroit (News) 8/7 3:22A CBS Detroit

Artificial intelligence technology is being used to help lifeguards monitor swimmers at a YMCA in Ann Arbor. CBS News has this report.

Analysis of Metro Detroit 2025 primary races

CBS Detroit (News) 8/6 3:41A CBS Detroit

Professor Aaron Kall from the University of Michigan talks about the impact and role of the Detroit mayoral primary and other local elections that took place Aug. 5 in Southeast Michigan.