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Summer Beer Festival, cats and cars: Things to do this weekend
There’s plenty to do in metro Detroit as we enter the last weekend of July. Sterling Heights will come alive with live music, carnival rides, art, and more. West Bloomfield will offer a fine arts fair with scenic views of Orchard Lake. Cat enthusiasts can visit a cat show in Taylor, while spectators can watch classic cars cruise down Telegraph, and beer lovers can savor the flavors from Michigan brewers in Ypsilanti. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
A rise in coyote sightings in this Metro Detroit neighborhood has police alerting residents
(CBS DETROIT) – A Metro Detroit area police department is alerting residents to an uptick in coyote sightings around the community recently.Northville Township police said residents should contact a private animal control service if they need one, since the department doesn't have one. They also shared some safety tips regarding coyotes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Coyotes should be naturally afraid of people, and residents are advised to never feed them or try to tame them. Residents should be aware that outside food sources, such as garbage and pet food, can attract coyotes, and so can bird feeders and gardens since...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Michigan's community colleges will be tuition-free starting this fall
It seems every year the cost of college keeps going up but now, every recent high school graduate in Michigan can attend community college tuition-free thanks to the new state budget.
Summer Beer Festival, Royal Oak Pride, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
Pride Month may be over, but the celebrations aren't done. Enjoy live music, drag shows, vendors, and more in Downtown Royal Oak this weekend. Choose from hundreds of beers to try at this fest dedicated to Michigan brewers. In addition to the beer, there will be live music and food trucks.
Michigan's Third Congressional District Republican primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Republican primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Entrepreneur Michael Markey...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
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...
Eastern Michigan senior David Carter Jr nominated for AllState AFCA Good Works Team
David Carter Jr. is amongst 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. This organization recognizes college football players for their outstanding commitment to community service and contributions beyond the field. Carter, a senior defensive back, graduated from Eastern Michigan University in April 2024 with a degree in...
The Monroe County Fair opens Sunday; here's what you need to know
MONROE COUNTY — The 77th annual Monroe County Fair kicks off Sunday and runs through Aug. 3 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road (M-50) at South Raisinville Road. The 2023 fair was the most well-attended in the event's history with 229,780 attendees. About 30,000 people attended...
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