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Helicopter crashes into Southeast Michigan farmer's field
LONDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A pilot and his passenger are expected to be OK after a helicopter crashed into a field on Thursday in Monroe County, Michigan.The crash happened in the area of Oelke and Yensch roads in London Township. The Monroe County Central Dispatch received a call at about 10:43 a.m. from a caller who said a helicopter had crashed near his home. First responders arrived at the farmer's field to find the 51-year-old pilot and his passenger uninjured. The pilot, a Newport resident, told investigators that he was on his way to Willow Run Airport when he experienced engine trouble. After finding a suitable area to land, he used autorotation to lower the aircraft and crashed into the field.The sheriff's office said the Federal Aviation Administration and Uniform Services Division are investigating the crash. Anyone with information can call 734-240-7700.
The Daily: Ex-Red Wing Key to Re-igniting Huberdeau; NJ Grades
The Calgary Flames are hoping that former Detroit Red Wings player may be right linemate to push Jonathan Huberdeau back on the right track offensively. The Flames gave Mantha a one-year deal for $3.5 million with the hope he can be the finisher Huberdeau needs to jump-start his game. Huberdeau boasted 115 points in his final season with the Calgary Flames. He has totaled 55 and 52 points in his first two seasons with the Flames.
No child should go without enough to eat: Gleaners Food Bank teams up with Citizens for 'Hunger Free Summer' campaign
Gleaners is once again teaming up with Citizens Financial Group for their “Hunger Free Summer” campaign, during which generous donors at Citizens and other organizations will match all donations to Gleaners to have twice the impact.
Bob Carmack, who went after Mayor Duggan and corruption, dies at 65
A man who would not miss an opportunity to criticize Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and who exposed a city councilman for bribery has died. His family Wednesday confirmed the death of Bob Carmack, 65, known for revealing that former Councilman Gabe Leland took a $7,500 bribe in exchange for a vote and battling with Duggan about a piece of property he claimed to own. ...
Noah Sanders, son of NFL legend Barry Sanders, earns Big Ten scholarship offer
The next generation of college football and NFL stars will be filled with familiar surnames. Noah Sanders, the youngest son of Detroit Lions great and arguably the best rusher ever, Barry Sanders, is now eyeing collegiate scholarship offers. His first Big Ten offer came recently. Already with ...
Top-4 free agency day 1 signings for Detroit Red Wings
It's that time of the year again! Free agency has started and the Detroit Red Wings did some things. They signed some guys, re-signed some others, and didn't make the "big splash" a lot of fans anticipated. At the time, a lot of fans were a combination of confused and...
After keeping all of Brad Holmes' draft picks from 2021 to 2023, the Lions could be parting with up to 5 of them before the 2024 season
Last season one of the big things that the Detroit Lions could tout is that since Brad Holmes had taken the job as the team's general manager, the Lions had 23 draft picks and all 23 of them were still on the roster. During free agency we saw the first departure when the Lions chose not to ...
Overcrowded Oakland County Animal Shelter has nearly 300 animals waiting for a new home
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Animal Shelter has a lot of furry friends ready to go home. "We get full up in the summer; it happens every year. But we're putting the plea out: if you are interested in adopting a pet, please check us out first before you go to a breeder," said Joanie Toole, who serves as chief of the Oakland County Animal Shelter. The shelter has more than 150 dogs and 140 cats currently waiting for a home. Toole says the shelter is not full just because owners are surrendering their pets, but because the cost of pet care...
DHL Express opens retail location in Troy
DHL Express, international express shipping services, recently opened a DHL ServicePoint in Troy. The new location is the company’s first DHL-owned and operated retail store in Oakland County. It is located at 5921 John R Road in a mixed residential and business area. The new location was opened to...
What’s Going Around: Colds, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, bug bites, severe sunburns, COVID, pink eye
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Wayne County – Colds, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, bug bites, severe sunburns, head and arm injuries. Dr. Zafar Shamoon -- Emergency chief, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital.
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
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