Man in viral "Back up Terry" video talks on fireworks safety after wheelchair malfunction
The man who went viral after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting a firework is reminding people about the dangers of fireworks.
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The man who went viral after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting a firework is reminding people about the dangers of fireworks.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Starting on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, 43 Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be deployed at 19 lakes across the county, including at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
A Michigan deputy was hit with a firework that exploded just seconds after it bounced off his chest.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that traffic restrictions on several Michigan roads would be temporarily removed for travel over the Fourth of July holiday.
It will be as hot as a firecracker across Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and for the Fourth of July on Thursday.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
CBS News Detroit partnered with The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, for a special two-hour "Salute to America in Greenfield Village" on Tuesday, July 2.
It's important to refresh yourself on how to launch fireworks safely, so your boom doesn't turn into a bust.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging residents to protect their pets with fireworks and other loud noises expected during Fourth of July events.
With the Fourth of July celebrations ending, Michigan State Police on Wednesday released preliminary results for its Operation CARE.
Several people sustained minor injuries, and one person was taken to the hospital after fireworks landed in the crowd during a fireworks celebration in Allegan.
"I opened the door and he was trying to gnaw through it with his teeth because he was trying to get away from those fireworks," Greer detailed.
Fire crews across Michigan were at the ready for the fires and injuries that can come with the Fourth of July celebrations. For the White Lake Township Fire Department, the day was relatively calm.
It's one of the biggest boating days of summer. The Fourth of July is here, and thousands of boaters take to our lakes around Metro Detroit.
The City of Ypsilanti celebrated its 94th Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday.
A 43-year-old woman is dead, and nine other people are injured after a fireworks explosion happened in Ottawa County Monday night.
Dr. Jamal Adas shares fireworks safety tips on how to safely celebrate the Fourth of July and avoid injuries.
The men's hot dog eating contest was delayed for nearly two hours on New York's Coney Island after thunderstorms hit the area.
"The Fourth of July has been one of the earliest American holidays, you know in the 18-19th century there really weren't days off there weren't many holidays on our calendar but the fourth was one," Johnson noted.
The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
A 65-year-old woman charged with violating Michigan's new gun storage law in the death of her grandson has pleaded no contest to a different charge.
Australian police say they recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children's animated series "Bluey."
With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.
More than 9,000 nurses who work for nine Corewell East hospitals could soon be part of Teamsters, which would make the third-largest unionization effort in the United States in the past five years.
The Detroit Police Department says an investigation is underway into a traffic stop involving Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams earlier this month.
The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
A 65-year-old woman charged with violating Michigan's new gun storage law in the death of her grandson has pleaded no contest to a different charge.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Michigan. In addition to the presidential race, Michigan residents will cast ballots for U.S. Senate and House races, Michigan House and Michigan Supreme Court.
Australian police say they recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children's animated series "Bluey."
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Stellantis is fixing its slowing U.S. sales at the right pace after fumbling a marketing plan earlier this year, CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Monday.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Tickets for the Detroit show go on sale at noon Friday at Ticketmaster.
The concert, part of Timberlake's "The Forget Tomorrow World Tour," was originally planned for Friday, Oct. 25.
The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
Arab Americans in Michigan are making their final decisions in the presidential election after a year of political turmoil in the nation's largest Arab American community.
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
The Detroit Police Department says an investigation is underway into a traffic stop involving Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams earlier this month.
The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add as many as two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season.
The Big Ten announced it will take no disciplinary action in connection with the postgame altercation on the field at the end of the Michigan-Michigan State football game.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is acknowledging that his team's 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans was a strange game.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
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