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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 5h

Sarah Krebs, a 25-year veteran of Michigan State Police, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming harassment and emotional distress.

Michigan State Police's former DEI officer sues agency, director over harassment claims

Sarah Krebs, a 25-year veteran of Michigan State Police, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming harassment and emotional distress.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 5h

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to end the defending champion Panthers' season-opening winning streak at three.

Detroit Red Wings beat Florida Panthers 4-1 to end defending champ's opening winning streak at 3

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to end the defending champion Panthers' season-opening winning streak at three.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 6h

A one-game suspension against Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was upheld on Wednesday following an appeal.

Suspension against Lions safety Brian Branch upheld, will miss Monday's game against Buccaneers

Branch received the suspension without pay on Monday after a post-game altercation Sunday night with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 6h

The mother of the teen charged with stabbing her classmate at a Detroit school was arraigned in court on Wednesday.

Detroit mother accused of giving daughter knife used in school stabbing appears in court

Authorities say the mother admitted to investigators that she gave her daughter the knife for protection.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 7h

The mother of two boys, who got the shirts as Christmas gifts, said her sons' First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the shirts at Tri County Middle School in 2022.

Appeals court sides with Michigan school banning "Let's Go Brandon" shirts

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan school district in a dispute over free speech and "Let's Go Brandon" shirts.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 7h

Police in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating a threat of a school shooting involving high school students that is going around on social media.

Berkley police investigate where school threat originated

Police in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating a threat of a school shooting involving high school students that is going around on social media.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 8h

Coming up Thursday morning on CBS News Detroit, we're sharing more about a growing mental health crisis for boys and young men.

CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 8h

The annual Noel Night in Midtown Detroit will not be returning this year.

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Noel Night in Detroit cancelled for 2025, organizers say

Organizers say it is pausing to "reimagine" the event.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 9h

Ben's Original is recalling a limited number of rice products due to the possible presence of small stones, according to federal health officials.

Ben's Original recalls some rice products due to possible presence of small stones

The stones found in some Ben's Original rice products are naturally occurring and originate from the rice farm, but they pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 9h

The Michigan Department of Transportation will close westbound Interstate 94 between I-696 and Eight Mile Road in Macomb County for a bridge beam demolition nearly a month after a semi-truck hit the Frazho Road overpass.

Michigan transportation department closing westbound I-94 to repair bridge struck by semi-truck

I-94 will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 10h

Human remains from ancient times were discovered several months ago along a riverbank in rural Indiana, officials announced this week.

Human skull found on Indiana riverbank is over 4,000 years old, coroner says

A portion of an ancient human skull was discovered earlier this year along a riverbank in rural Indiana, local officials announced this week.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 11h

Stellantis is recalling more than 298,000 Dodge Dart vehicles over a shifter cable problem that could cause the cars to roll away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Stellantis recalls nearly 300,000 Dodge vehicles over rollaway risk

Federal regulators say a shifter cable defect on some used Dodge Dart cars can impede safe parking.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 11h

The Wayne County Airport Authority has requested that TSA stop displaying a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Detroit Metro Airport requests TSA stop displaying Kristi Noem video blaming Dems for federal shutdown

The Wayne County Airport Authority has requested that TSA stop displaying a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 12h

Another Southeast Michigan police department has reported an instance of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in their community.

Counterfeit $100 bills reported circulating in Washtenaw County

Another Southeast Michigan police department has reported an instance of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in their community.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 13h

Research and engineering will start on a transportation hub aimed to provide a new passenger rail and intercity bus station at Michigan Central.

Michigan Central transportation hub proposal includes Amtrak service

Research and engineering will start on a transportation hub aimed to provide a new passenger rail and intercity bus station at Michigan Central.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 14h

East Lansing police are continuing their investigation after a woman's body was pulled from the Red Cedar River near Michigan State University's campus on Monday.

Woman's body pulled from Red Cedar River near Michigan State's campus

East Lansing police are continuing their investigation after a woman's body was pulled from the Red Cedar River near Michigan State University's campus.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 15h

Commuters and truckers will need to wait a few more months before they can use the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.

Gordie Howe International Bridge expected to open in early 2026, bridge authority says

Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now slated for early 2026.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 16h

3 people were stabbed by a family member in Canton. The federal government shutdown enters Day 15 with a stalemate continuing. Weather and other top stories are in our news brief.

3 hurt amid stabbing in Canton; government shutdown enters Day 15; weather and other top stories

3 people were stabbed by a family member in Canton. The federal government shutdown enters Day 15 with a stalemate continuing. Weather and other top stories.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 17h

A Detroit woman died after she was struck while crossing a road Tuesday night in Auburn Hills, police reported.

Woman struck, fatally injured while walking across Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills

A Detroit woman died after she was struck while crossing a road in Auburn Hills, police reported.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 18h

A 3-year-old boy quickly sprang into action and made a call for help after seeing his mom have a seizure in their Pontiac home.

Michigan 3-year-old boy recognized for saving mother's life: "I'm very proud of him"

A young boy in Oakland County, Michigan, is being called a hero after saving his mother's life last week.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 18h

Ann Arbor Police retrieved two dogs from a house fire while firefighters were en route Tuesday.

Two dogs successfully rescued during Ann Arbor house fire

Ann Arbor Police retrieved two dogs from a house fire while firefighters were en route Tuesday.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 19h

Michigan State Police found one occupant of the vehicle after a crash early Wednesday on I-94, and there may have been a second person in the car.

Car submerged in water during crash on I-94 near Ecorse Road

Michigan State Police found one occupant of the vehicle after a crash on I-94, there may have been a second person in the car.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 20h

Stellantis announced on Tuesday a $13 billion investment in four states, including new vehicles to be built in Michigan.

Stellantis announces $13 billion investment in Michigan, 3 other states

Stellantis announced on Tuesday a $13 billion investment in four states, including new vehicles to be built in Michigan.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 20h

A vehicle crashed sideways into a house early today on Roselawn Street, resulting in injuries to the driver, but not to anyone inside the house.

Driver ejected as vehicle slams into home in Detroit

A vehicle crashed sideways into a house on Roselawn Street, resulting in injuries to the driver, but not to anyone inside the house.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 21h

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.

Michigan family sues driver, companies over man's death in motorcycle-truck crash

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.

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