Michigan Index Up Again in March
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in March, up 1.8 points to a level of 119.9.
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Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in March, up 1.8 points to a level of 119.9.
Two manufacturers who succeeded despite all roadblocks were the focus of a panel Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference
Despite innovative partnerships between businesses and the educational systems, there remains a skills gap for many Michigan employers, with beginning employees not coming to the workplace with basic skills employers have a right to expect.
"...I don't think we give people in our own state enough credit," said Gov. Rick Snyder, talking to WWJ at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Michigan's University Research Corridor schools -- Michigan, Michigan State and Wayne State universities -- are cranking out entrepreneurs at twice the national rate of college graduates.
Amway Corp. is building an $81 million manufacturing and warehouse facility near the company's headquarters in West Michigan.
The United States has to encourage immigration because it's the only way to avoid the economic stagnation caused by declining population.
The American auto industry is on a "slow and steady growth path up," even though it now accounts for a mere 12 percent of global auto production, a panel said Wednesday at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
African-Americans and other minorities will be better represented in the ranks of corporate leaders as they get more of today's corporate leadership to give them a shot.
Macomb County Exec. Mark Hackel says they want to grow the existing defense industry business -- and they're using two highway billboards to help make it happen.
Congressman Gary Peters is pushing for further studies to confirm the chemical piles are safe.
The former head of the Detroit Medical Center has been arrested in Panama--in connection with criminal charges in Montreal.
Dodging raindrops and amid the occasional ominous rumble of thunder, around 300 runners took to the Detroit Grand Prix race course Tuesday evening in the 20th annual Grand Prix Shakedown, a five-kilometer run sponsored by the Detroit tech staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions.
Among those community and business leaders gathering on Mackinac Island will be Tom Watkins, former state school superintendent now US-China business and education consultant.
More than one thousand people will head north for the annual event, which runs from Wednesday through Friday.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday.
Deputies responded to the park around 9 a.m. Monday, after a park visitor discovered the man's body near the lake on Wixom Road.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus, Michigan, a spokesperson for the federal agency told CBS News Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Potholes across Michigan feel big enough to swallow up a tire, and even though they need to be patched, that work can be tricky and cost a pretty penny.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a man's death following a shooting on Monday in Detroit.
Rain arrives Tuesday night and will last through the morning on Wednesday, before highs reach 60 degrees.
As part of American Heart Month, CBS News Detroit sat down exclusively with the family and doctor of 7-year-old Grant Maristela to raise awareness about a rare heart disease he overcame.
The wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale nearly 150 years ago has been discovered, searchers announced last week, completing a quest that began nearly 60 years ago.