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The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is still $5 million away from reaching its $8.2 million 2011 Red Kettle Campaign fundraising goal. Scrambling, the charity issued an "urgent plea" for help Wednesday.
Activists in the Grand Rapids area say sheriff's deputies have been unfairly targeting gay men in Kent County parks.
One state lawmaker says an emergency manager would not work for the City of Detroit.
How has she survived the office politics, the bosses, the gossip, and the typewriter-computer-revolution over the last 65 years? She admits she's "a pretty tough broad."
The Detroit Transportation Corporation says the current fiscal year budget will be met, allowing the People Mover to continue full service.
The government says banning cell phones prevents distracted driving. Really? If the government wants to do something about distracted driving, ban screaming kids with dirty diapers from distracting sleep-deprived parents.
The conclusion? No one should ever be allowed to use a cell phone in a vehicle under any circumstances.
TIME Magazine's person of the year for 2011 is "The Protester" and Metro Detroiters are sounding off about the choice.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) essentially packs every beloved holiday tale and tradition thought of into one hilarious adventure.
The new study reveals that adding a less expensive gift to go along with a pricier present reduces the impact of the nicer gift. In other words, loved ones will appreciate an expensive present more if it's the only one they get.
Toledo's Hollywood Casino is hiring more than 600 people -- with its website posting the openings this week. The positions are in food and beverage, slot operations and table games, cleaning crew, and security.
This sweet faced, plaid-shirt-wearing, gentle soul of a man lives in the Thumb, where he chops down the trees himself and hauls the wood down to the market every week.
A 75-year-old man from Michigan who rescued a 10-year-old girl from a pit bull is among 18 winners of Carnegie medals for heroism.
Word is expected to come on Wednesday that plans for a light rail system along Woodward are being scrapped in favor of a rapid-transit bus system.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan are without power following a line of intense thunderstorms.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.
The thefts have taken place in neighborhoods near Commerce Road and Carroll Lake Road in Commerce Township.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
The CBS News Detroit Eye in the Sky shows aerial footage of damage after a suspected tornado hit Detroit's east side on Sept. 3, 2026.
Residents in a Commerce neighborhood are concerned after a teen was caught on surveillance video stealing packages off porches in the middle of the night.
Severe storms and downed power lines sparked a structural fire in a Royal Oak neighborhood.
This school year is the first in which districts will need to have their own policies to prevent cell phone use in class.
The man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex was facing eviction after a string of incidents, including assault and allegedly showing a gun to apartment management, according to court documents.
