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Crime Stoppers offering reward for information in vandalism at University of Michigan regent’s home

Crime Stoppers offering reward for information in vandalism at University of Michigan regent’s home

(CBS DETROIT) Following complaints of vandalism at a University of Michigan regent’s residence on Monday, Crime Stoppers is putting up a $6,000 reward for information. On social media, Regent Jordan Acker posted pictures of his wife’s car with the words “Divest” and “Free Palestine” spray-painted on it, as well as a broken front window of...

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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses authorize strike as contract negotiations continue

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses authorize strike as contract negotiations continue

LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Union representatives for the nursing staff at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow have been negotiating for months for a better contract, but leaders say they are not nearing an agreement. “The hospital has not yet made any offers that will remain competitive. According to Jeff Breslin, a registered nurse and...

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Movement Festival in Detroit releases preview of 2025 lineup

Movement Festival in Detroit releases preview of 2025 lineup

(CBS DETROIT)A first peek at the 2025 roster for Detroit’s Movement Festival, which includes Carl Craig, John Summit, and Carl Cox, was posted. Hart Plaza will host the yearly summer event from May 24 to 26. According to the organizers, Cox will play a unique hybrid live set. DJ Minx and HiTech are among the...

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Michigan man found guilty in fatal M-53 crash that killed 2 women

Michigan man found guilty in fatal M-53 crash that killed 2 women

(CBS DETROIT) A Westland man was convicted in relation to a June crash in Shelby Township that claimed the lives of two ladies. The 33-year-old Jose Medina-Hernandez was accused of two counts of moving violations resulting in death. Both are misdemeanors that last one year. According to authorities, Medina-Hernandez rear-ended a Buick Verano on June...

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Harsens Island left without running water after water main break

Harsens Island left without running water after water main break

(CBS DETROIT) Residents of Harsens Island are without running water due to a water main break in Clay Township. Authorities think the North Channel, which serves Harsens Island, is where the break happened. Divers ‘ efforts to find the break have been hampered by windy circumstances. The location of the break is being assisted by...

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Orion Township man, 61, dies in early morning house fire

Orion Township man, 61, dies in early morning house fire

(CBS DETROIT)On Wednesday morning, a house fire claimed the life of a 61-year-old man from Orion Township. Around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Orion Township Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fire in the 2400 block of Indianwood Road. Firefighters were notified that there was a trapped person in the basement of the...

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Metro Detroit nonprofit hits the streets to help unhoused individuals amid cold temperatures

Metro Detroit nonprofit hits the streets to help unhoused individuals amid cold temperatures

(CBS DETROIT) Some neighborhood groups are working to get folks off the streets and into the heat as the weather approaches freezing. “Put your feet underneath there,” Stephanie Taylor advised while assisting a person in wrapping a blanket around herself. Taylor is the outreach manager for Covenant House Michigan. She goes around the neighborhood looking...

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Rare gold coin left in Salvation Army red kettle in Canton Township

Rare gold coin left in Salvation Army red kettle in Canton Township

CBS Detroit, Canon Township, MichiganOver the weekend, a rare Krugerrand coin was dropped in a red kettle in Canton Township, according to the Salvation Army. According to the Salvation Army, a contributor encouraged others who had coins to donate by giving away their final Krugerrand coin. In response to the request, one donor placed their...