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Macomb County prosecutor reacts to assassination attempt on Trump
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – According to the FBI, the parents of Thomas Crooks continue to cooperate with investigators 48 hours after their 20-year-old son attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump Saturday during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. His father legally purchased the gun that the would-be assassin used.Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido says the question of liability comes down to this: "Did Dad know that by buying this weapon, it was going to be used for this? Did Dad have any indication that his son may have had mental illness and/or episodes of when he doesn't take his medication? He may...
7% mortgage rates don’t stop rising home prices in metro Detroit
The pain of 7% mortgage rates has done little this summer to slow rising home sale prices in metro Detroit. The median sale price hit $285,000 in June for metro Detroit houses and condos, up 5.6% from a year earlier, according to data released Monday from the Realcomp multiple-listing service. Even though home listings...
Macomb County man gets second murder charge after brother dies
A Macomb County man accused of shooting his mother and brother had his charges changed after his brother died from his injuries. The shooting happened at 4:34 p.m. July 5, 2024, at a home on Harper Avenue, just south of King Drive in Clinton Township. Officials said Corey Deyshaun Cook,...
Detroit Institute of Arts seeks applicants for 2025 Inside Out program
Winter landscape in Moonlight by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner and the Portrait of Postman Roulin by Vincent van Gogh are just a few of the masterpieces that have been added to the horizon in communities across the region through the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out Program. Looking to add a...
Storms carrying damaging winds, threat of tornadoes and flooding targets Metro Detroit late Monday into early Tuesday
Metro Detroit may have a rather stormy start to the week. Forecasters say there is a “slight” risk for severe weather starting late Monday night in Southeast Michigan, with the possibility of damaging winds and even the chance of a tornado.
Macomb County Voters Select Sheriff, County Clerk and Probate Judge
Macomb county voters on Aug. 6 will vote on primary candidates for County Sheriff, County Clerk and Probate Judge. Budnick, a Hamtramck police officer from Macomb Township, supports enforcing laws against people preying on seniors and believes every school in Macomb County needs to have at least one armed officer on-site. He supports working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to turn over “illegal aliens” encountered in the county; recruiting and retaining sheriff’s office employees by boosting morale, restoring benefits and improving wages; and deploying more deputies to patrol neighborhoods and roads.
90 firearms destroyed during Metro Detroit gun disposal event
(CBS DETROIT) - St. David's Episcopal Church is leading the charge to get rid of unwanted guns.They collected 90 unwanted firearms on Saturday at a gun disposal event. Several more gun disposal events are scheduled to ensure these weapons don't fall into the wrong hands.The next gun disposal event will be on Aug. 3 at Nativity Church in Bloomfield Hills, followed by one on Aug. 24 at Church of the Messiah in Detroit. Those who brought guns to St. David's Episcopal Church not only witnessed their destruction right on the premises, but they also got a gift card in exchange."A woman just in line here, her brother had a gun from the 60s. A 1967 gun. He really liked it. She's getting it chopped up and made into artwork, and so she'll be able to leave here with some artwork that's meaningful to her," said St. David's Episcopal Church Rector The Rev. Chris Yaw.
Energy Bill Going Up? Here’s How Much Michiganders Are Paying Per Month
It's no surprise that Michiganders are paying more in 2024. Known for its cold winters and humid summers, Michigan's wild weather mood swings can be tough on your home's heating and cool system-- and tough on your wallet. It's not uncommon to hear the phrase, "If you don't like the...
Don’t Get Caught Using “Authorized Vehicles Only” Roads In Michigan
I was being a passenger prince while my wife Lindsey drove us to Detroit to see George Strait at Ford Field. When we were near Lansing I saw a Minivan pull over and use the road that is for authorized vehicles only. I'm not sure why they used it but...
Warning: Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Apart of Massive Breach
It appears that AT&T has not been kind to its Michigan customers lately. Remember that massive outage we all endured earlier this year? Well, it seems Michigan customers are now facing another headache. Reports indicate that Michigan residents may have had their personal data compromised. When big corporations suffer cyberattacks...
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
Michigan’s North Pole Express Celebrates 20 Years of Magic
"Though I've Grown Old, The Bell Still Rings For Me. As It Does For All Those Who Truly Believe." All aboard! Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before as Michigan's beloved North Pole Express returns for its very special 20th anniversary year! There's something about Christmas that brings out the child in all of us...and a little bit of magic too. In Michigan, that magic comes alive yearly thanks to a very famous train.
Consumers Energy will mobilize crews in West Michigan to deal with upcoming storms
Consumers Energy is mobilizing a collection of company and contract crews to respond to thunderstorms that could arrive tonight and early tomorrow morning. “We are getting our crews ready — and we want the public to be ready — for storms that could bring high wind gusts,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president for electric operations said in a news release. ...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Michigan State Police Giving Electric Forest Vibes For Best Cruiser Contest
You hear so many negative stories in the news these days, that I really cherish those little viral moments when we see people getting along and having a good time. One of my favorites as of lately, are the Michigan State Police officers that showed up to Electric Forest for good times (and vibes.)
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
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