Maker of OxyContin set to dissolve after judge approves criminal sentence
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
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A Macomb Township, Michigan, man accused of accosting a minor for immoral purposes is heading to trial, prosecutors say.
Downtown Pontiac revitalization project reaches new milestones
On Tuesday, state, county, and local leaders gathered to highlight the progress made involving the Pontiac Revitalization Project.
Man involved in plot to shoot up Pontiac high school graduation sentenced
One of two men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last summer was sentenced Tuesday.
Michigan basketball reloads with 9 newcomers for another run at a national title
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Michigan lawmakers move to end Chavez holiday over abuse claims
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Dearborn teens charged after water wars game escalates, authorities say
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Birmingham pauses new short-term rentals after Airbnb shooting
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Experts say tariff refunds unlikely to reach the consumer
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
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Purdue Pharma to dissolve this week
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week's end, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect. CBS News has this report.
Dispute over Northville street closings; Pistons host Magic in NBA playoffs; other top stories
Legal battles continue over downtown Northville street closings. The Detroit Pistons continue their NBA playoff run on Wednesday. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Family of fallen Melvindale officer react to guilty verdict
The family of fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said spoke with CBS News Detroit after a Michael Lopez was found guilty on all counts in the murder of Said.
Hamtramck clerk who saved kidnapped teen honored
Gas station clerk Abdulrahman Abohatem was honored by Hamtramck leaders after he helped save a 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped while waiting for a bus.
6 Detroit elementary students hospitalized after eating marijuana edibles
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
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Michigan Matters: Kidney health and what's new at movie theatres
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Matters: Raising the bar on K-12 public education
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
Michigan Matters: Gearing up for the Motor City's biggest show
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
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How Detroit's music legacy goes far beyond Motown
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is happening now. Here's how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Where the Detroit Lions pick in each round of the 2026 NFL Draft
Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week.
Pistons beat Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even series
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
Detroit Tigers win 5-2 over Milwaukee Brewers
Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
Pistons fans from across the world hoping to see 1st playoff home win in 18 years
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
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Man accused of running meth lab at MSU's Wells Hall
Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1.
Michigan residents now paying an average $4.25 a gallon for gas, AAA says
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a car that gets 27 mpg.
Detroit school district pulls sponsorship from one of its charter schools
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Pistons win 116-109 over Magic, avoid Game 5 elimination
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
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Michigan bill would expand options for driving golf carts on public streets
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts say tariff refunds unlikely to reach the consumer
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Stevens, Dingell introduce House bill supporting automotive innovation, research
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
GM expects $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
Michigan auto company challenges U.S. "de minimis" exemption pause
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
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How Detroit's music legacy goes far beyond Motown
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Gene Simmons visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Metro Detroit restaurants are now eligible for Michelin stars
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
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Pistons win 116-109 over Magic, avoid Game 5 elimination
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Michigan lawmakers move to end Chavez holiday over abuse claims
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
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6 Detroit students hospitalized after eating marijuana edibles
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
6 Detroit elementary students hospitalized after eating suspected marijuana edibles
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
Michigan bill calls for health plans to cover fertility treatments
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Lyme disease up 168% in Michigan over 5 years, state health data shows
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Health officials confirm first measles case in Macomb County
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
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Pistons win 116-109 over Magic, avoid Game 5 elimination
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Lions pick up Jahmyr Gibbs' 5th-year option and decline option for Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball reloads with 9 newcomers for another run at a national title
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Detroit Pistons lose 94-88 to Orlando Magic
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction on new AlumniFi Field in Detroit to begin next month
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
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Michigan Matters: CBS News' Robert Costa talks politics and honoring a few American heroes
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Michigan Matters: Updating the grid and an old school finds new life
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Michigan Matters: Embracing Canada and Michigan Central Station children's endowment update
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Michigan Matters: Dissecting AI opportunities and civility in politics
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Michigan Matters: Assisting Oakland University students and growing the defense sector
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Detroit charter school loses district affiliation
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Cooler air and frost ahead
Temperatures continue to cool this week with frost possible Friday and Saturday mornings.
Shooting at Michigan urgent care under investigation
Police in Harper Woods, Michigan, are investigating after shots were fired on Wednesday at an urgent care. Police say no injuries were reported, and no arrests have yet been made.
Detroit program celebrates 20,000 expungement milestone
It's been 10 years since Detroit launched Project Clean Slate, and in that time, thousands of people have had their records wiped clean. On Wednesday, city officials celebrated the 20,000th expunged conviction.
Michigan bill would expand options for driving golf carts on public streets
The number of Michigan communities where golf carts can legally be operated on public streets would increase should pending legislation move forward.