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CBS News
18 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Longtime Detroit radio anchor and reporter Mike Campbell dies at 65
WWJ Newsradio 950 anchor and reporter Mike Campbell, who spent decades telling stories in Metro Detroit, has died, the radio station announced on Monday. The station said Campbell died on Sunday. He recently celebrated his birthday in May. Staff described him as a "fearless reporter, with unique style." "We are deeply saddened to learn of Mike Campbell's passing. Mike was more than a colleague at WWJ Newsradio 950; he was a friend to us all and a trusted voice for our listeners, bringing the stories of Detroit and Southeast Michigan to life. We are truly heartbroken by this loss and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends," said WWJ news director Rob Davidek in a statement. Mike Campbell in undated photo. WWJ Newsradio 950 Some local and federal leaders posted remarks after Campbell's death. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said, "We are saddened by the passing of a true professional and gentleman, Mike Campbell. He has been incredibly gracious over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally." Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell also issued a statement. "I'm deeply saddened to hear of Mike Campbell's passing. He was a journalist of great integrity and professionalism, and he will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing or working with him. My thoughts are with his family, both at home and at WWJ," Dingell said. According to WWJ-AM, a public viewing is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 13. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on June 14.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Air quality alerts issued for Southeast Michigan because of Canadian wildfire smoke
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is leading to very unhealthy air quality for much of Michigan, including all of Southeast Michigan. As of noon Thursday, Detroit has the fifth-worst air quality in the world. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit An air quality alert is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan until noon on Friday. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit At one point, there were 150,000 acres on fire in parts of Canada. Nearly 100 of the fires have led to dangerous smoke. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit Anyone with respiratory issues, including the elderly and the very young, could have difficulty breathing. With the air quality level of concern bordering between unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy for all, the smoke in the air is equivalent to smoking approximately three cigarettes in a 24-hour period. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit Most of the rain from Wednesday night and early Thursday is coming to an end. Now, more smoke is moving in from Canada. Smoke was also trapped in our atmosphere from thick cloud cover overnight.
CBS News
7 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Canton police station lobby door broken after someone tries to break in
An individual who attempted to force entry into a Southeast Michigan police department lobby Monday night is now in custody and facing charges. The Canton Public Safety Department posted a picture on social media Tuesday that showed glass cracked and smashed in the lower panel of one of the entry doors, which were locked at the time of the incident. "The police department's lobby doors are typically locked during the overnight hours, with a speaker available in the vestibule for visitors to request service and/or entry during that time," the department's report explained. The police station is on South Canton Center Road. A door panel was broken at the Canton, Michigan, police station when it was locked overnight. Canton Police Department
CBS News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Rain and strong to severe storms expected Wednesday in Southeast Michigan
A new front and an area of low pressure will bring rain and the risk for some strong to severe storms for Southeast Michigan by Wednesday afternoon. As the front approaches, there will be rain and some thunderstorms. All of Southeast Michigan will be at a one out of five on the severe risk scale. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit Timing for the storms will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit The main threats will be strong, damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour or greater, as well as one-inch hail. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit Before the rain and storms, temperatures will reach the mid and upper 80s on Tuesday and again on Wednesday afternoon. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit Some rain will stick around for the morning commute. There will also be a few showers on Friday. Rain moves out for the weekend.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Human trafficking ring busted in Oakland County, 3 arrested, police say
Three people have been taken into custody in a suspected human trafficking and money laundering operation involving several locations in Southeast Michigan, according to a report from the West Bloomfield Police Department. The sixth-month investigation by the South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium (SONIC) wrapped up Wednesday. The sites involved several massage parlor sites operating in Novi, Farmington and Livonia. "The investigation revealed that female victims were allegedly being coerced into performing commercial sex acts under the pretense of operating as legitimate massage services," the police department report said. "Detectives determined that the women, many of which had been transported from out of state, were allegedly being forced to work under exploitative conditions." As a result of the investigation, SONIC detectives identified three people believed to be responsible for managing and profiting from the criminal enterprise. Those three have since been taken into custody. The investigation was conducted through the coordination of the Novi Police Department, West Bloomfield Police Department, Farmington Hills Police Department, Farmington Hills Police Directed Patrol Unit, Shelby Township Police Department, Common Ground, Care House of Oakland County and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
