Police ID Body Found In Grand River At Grand Haven
Police in western Michigan say a body found in the flood-swollen Grand River belonged to a 28-year-old man who'd been missing since February.
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Police in western Michigan say a body found in the flood-swollen Grand River belonged to a 28-year-old man who'd been missing since February.
"One of our customers actually kayaked out to us," said Glorija Maticevic, owner of the frozen yogurt shop "Spoonlickers."
The rain-swollen Grand River in West Michigan rose to above-record levels, driving hundreds of people from their homes and flooding parts of downtown Grand Rapids amid efforts to hold back the waters.
Some streets are closed and there's basement flooding in many homes and businesses in Grand Rapids.
The American Red Cross has been responding to flooding situations throughout the state -- due to the heavy rains.
A flood watch remains in effect for all of southeast Michigan, and a warning was issued for some areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire WWJ listening area with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected.
Romney was asked at a presidential debate whether FEMA should be shut down in light of the deficit. Romney replied that FEMA should "absolutely" be shut down. He was asked specifically if that included disaster relief. He replied that it was "immoral" to provide such relief in the face of "larger debts", emphasizing that "it makes no sense at all" to have such programs.
Authorities were trying to determine what caused weekend flooding along a river near Traverse City, where those affected remained under a health advisory Monday.
The Secretary of State "Super Center" at 16 Mile Road and Gratiot in Clinton Township is closed and could remain closed through September.
Drivers were left feeling waterlogged on I-75 in Detroit Tuesday morning, as flooding closed part of the freeway.
It will be a day of cleaning up for many homeowners as gusty winds and heavy rain cause damage and power outages.
Crews are working to repair a water main break the day after it flooded part of a major Detroit freeway and a west side neighborhood.
A watermain break closed the the Lodge between Davison and Wyoming in Detroit and flooded local roads.
Traffic remains closed in both directions along the Lodge Freeway in Detroit following a water main break this afternoon.
The storm started May 3 and dumped more than 5 inches of rain in and around Flint.
Crews are pumping out water from some spots in Flint and Harrison Twp., hit hard by storms the night of May 3rd.
Flint and surroundings areas were dealing with major problems after Thursday night's heavy rains.
Flooding caused problems for morning commuters in the Detroit and Flint areas Friday.
Cleanup efforts are underway in Ann Arbor, where flooding waters have drenched local residences. Photos by WWJ Newsradio 950's Vickie Thomas.
They are still mopping up in Dundee from flooding along the River Raisin, but it is an improving picture.
The National Weather Service says flooding that damaged buildings and closed roads in southeastern Michigan is expected to continue through the weekend.
Flooding continues to be a problem in parts of Southeast Michigan as a result of Tuesday's heavy rains.
After being shutdown for more than a day, the northbound and southbound lanes of the Southfield Freeway, M-39, reopened Wednesday night.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect as Tuesday's flooding rain changes to wet snow, with 1 to 3 inches expected by morning.
The perpetrator in both incidents was a man. Officials are working to determine if the same man is responsible for both assaults.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
A global Microsoft outage that has caused disruptions to airlines, banks, health systems and television networks has impacted flights at Detroit Metro Airport, caused traffic delays at the Detroit-Windsor border and affected computers at some Michigan health systems.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
A global Microsoft outage that has caused disruptions to airlines, banks, health systems and television networks has impacted flights at Detroit Metro Airport, caused traffic delays at the Detroit-Windsor border and affected computers at some Michigan health systems.
The perpetrator in both incidents was a man. Officials are working to determine if the same man is responsible for both assaults.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Three former Detroit Tigers and a Detroit Lions all-time great join a pair of University of Michigan legends on the list.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan pledged to hold a bipartisan investigation into last week's assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Peters joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the investigation.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A jury Thursday acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the October 2023 death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but was deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. It reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.
Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday, one month after former President Donald Trump visited his church in Detroit. "He came to the hood because he cares about average, everyday Americans," Sewell said.
Severely overdue credit card debt rose to 10.7% during the first quarter of the year, the highest in over a decade. Despite declining inflation over the past several months, higher-than-usual prices are still a problem for most Americans. Financial well-being program manager Candice Towers with Lake Trust Credit Union provides tips on improving credit card debt.