Sterling Heights man charged in Commerce Township fatal drunk driving crash
A Sterling Heights man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-causing death in a Sept. 5 crash.
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A Sterling Heights man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-causing death in a Sept. 5 crash.
It's holiday time, which means police are on the lookout, especially in Bloomfield Township, where law enforcement is patrolling for drunk and impaired drivers.
This year, more than 2.3 million Michiganders are expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, with AAA calling it one of the busiest travel weekends ever. With it comes the potential for impaired driving.
A man was taken into custody on Friday after he allegedly crashed into a Michigan State Police trooper's vehicle while intoxicated in Clintown Township.
The family of a Michigan man who was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a commercial truck has filed a wrongful death suit, alleging that the driver was intoxicated and the company failed to supervise the driver.
A Detroit police officer was charged after he was suspected of driving drunk, causing a single-vehicle crash.
"We are grateful no significant injuries were sustained by anyone involved," the Livingston County Sheriff's Office said.
A Troy man found out that driving to the police department while intoxicated might result in unintended consequences.
The defendant's attorney filed motions to dismiss three statements she made to law enforcement, and the judge denied all three.
The driver, a 24-year-old Lansing man, later reportedly attempted to drive around stop sticks that were placed on westbound I-96 near Mason Road by going through a ditch
Family and friends remembered the life of 7-year-old Jerome Coleman Jr. Saturday, one week after the fatal crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
Investigators believe a lack of experience in driving a motorcycle could have played a role in the crash.
One was killed and three others were injured after a head-on crash with a suspected drunk driver in Macomb County over the weekend.
A driving program in Ypsilanti is training teens to be ready on the road by showing them five of the most common dangerous driving experiences.
A Michigan man accused of drunk driving was found with nearly four pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash after he was arrested.
A Southeast Michigan police chief was shocked that a woman who "wreaked havoc" in an alleged drunk driving incident in Shelby Township received a low bond.
A Michigan man, 63, was arrested after he was caught drunk driving through the backyards of Oakland County homes.
A 55-year-old Wixom man who was driving the wrong way on an Oakland County road and nearly hit a motorcyclist admitted to drinking a $3.99 bottle of wine.
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking charges for operating while intoxicated after a teen was found with a tree stuck in his truck.
The driver was arrested after police said she had a blood alcohol content of .17%.
Police say Xavier Fuggerson, 33, is facing 15 felonies in connection to a drunk driving crash in Warren that killed a 48-year-old Detroit man over the weekend.
Jason Waelchli, 45, is accused of driving a snowplow while intoxicated in a Fraser parking lot near 15 Mile and running over an elderly woman as she walked to her car on Jan. 16, 2024.
The Detroit Police Department confirmed the Feb. 18 arrest in Clinton Township. The officer has been placed on administrative duty pending investigation by internal affairs.
Eric Compton faces up to 40 years in prison in connection to a 2021 drunk driving crash that left one person dead, and another injured.
Fifty-three-year-old Mahomes, Sr. was charged with at least his third DWI on Saturday, according to Smith County records.
A long-time Metro Detroiter who, in his youth, became a Civil Rights Activist, took part in demonstrations that helped to desegregate the South.
A controversial high-end event center planned for Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has caused some residents to speak out against the proposal.
Potholes across Michigan feel big enough to swallow up a tire and even though they need to be patched to protect those hubcaps, that work can be tricky and cost a pretty penny.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus, Michigan, a spokesperson for the federal agency told CBS News Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
A long-time Metro Detroiter who, in his youth, became a Civil Rights Activist, took part in demonstrations that helped to desegregate the South.
Deputies responded to the park around 9 a.m. Monday, after a park visitor discovered the man's body near the lake on Wixom Road.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Feb. 17 is Fat Tuesday, and Metro Detroiters did not waste time to go to a century-old bakery to get their hands on the pastry.
A long-time Metro Detroiter who, in his youth, became a Civil Rights Activist, took part in demonstrations that helped to desegregate the South.
The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie has reached three weeks. Authorities announced that the family, which includes "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was cleared as suspects.
A controversial high-end event center planned for Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has caused some residents to speak out against the proposal in a planning commission meeting Monday evening, one board member said, which was the most contentious meeting in over 15 years.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday in Detroit.