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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Wednesday clarified her order requiring masks in organized sports, saying they must be worn in training and competition only when athletes cannot consistently keep 6 feet apart.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student "cafes," one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.
In preparation for the general election, the CW is launching CW Vote Actually.
According to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, over two-million Michiganders, have submitted applications for absentee ballots.
A tentative deal is set to save JCPenney from bankruptcy.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downplayed the deadly coronavirus, calling it "devastating" news and Trump the "biggest threat" to Americans.
Metro Detroit doesn't fair well when it comes to driving.
Labor Day weekend proved to be the busiest for air travel since the pandemic began.
The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine if Governor Whitmer has the authority to continue the state of emergency without the approval of the Legislature.
History is made up of facts, but there's invariably also gaps in its narrative. Even the most well-documented events leave questions behind.
David Rubenstein is the co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group and talks with some of the world's biggest leaders in his new book like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
A preliminary examination was held today in Macomb County District Court to determine if probable cause exists to move forward with a trial with the man accused of breaking into Eminem's Clinton Twp. home.
Chris Watts is currently serving five life sentences for brutally killing his wife, unborn child, and two daughters.
A Jackson County youth basketball coach, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct involving a minor, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.
Magician Aaron Radatz is returning to his home state for an upcoming show in Canton Township. Radatz joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the show and give a small preview.
For this week's Furry Fridays, we introduce you to Bella and Martha. You can find these pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A Detroit gas station will remain closed through January after a clerk allegedly shot at a suspected shoplifter who subsequently died after jumping onto a freeway.
An Oakland County judge denied the Oxford High School shooter's requests to withdraw his plea and grant resentencing; Detroit police are investigating two separate shootings on the city's west side; City leaders are launching a one-year study to consider expanding the Detroit People Mover; and more top stories.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
A free speech lawsuit against a Michigan school district involving a 14-year-old student's decision to remain silent for the Pledge of Allegiance has been settled. The ACLU of Michigan and the Arab American Civil Rights League announced that step on Thursday, saying the suit they filed in 2025 against Plymouth-Canton Community Schools was resolved.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what you can expect and when.
Henry Ford Rochester Hills Cancer Center is hosting a colon cancer awareness event on March 28.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician in Metro Detroit, talks about the measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, where seven measles cases are under investigation.