Michigan Matters: Talk of Ford, Motor City and the Future
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the company bearing his name, appears on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday (8 am on CBS 62) and talks about his company, Detroit, his family and more.
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Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the company bearing his name, appears on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday (8 am on CBS 62) and talks about his company, Detroit, his family and more.
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain discusses politics with Lavora Barnes, chair, Michigan Democratic Party, Rocky Raczkowski, chair, Oakland County Republican Party, David Dulio, Director of Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement, and Matt Grossman, Director, MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research appear to talk about a blockbuster political year in Michigan and the road ahead.
Dorothy Zehnder, co-founder of Bavarian Inn Restaurant, talks about her recent milestone 100th birthday, and shares her recipe for a full and happy life, and what it's like to celebrate Christmas every day as she appears on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" airing 8 am this Sunday.
Physical threats to lawmakers, their staff, and family are "not what our democracy is about" Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican who received a violent voicemail after voting for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, said Sunday.
It was full steam ahead as talk of politics took center stage during taping of CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" as GOP powerhouse Susy Avery and Democratic strategist Steve Tobocman, the two outgoing co-chairs of MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program, talked about regional and national politics (it airs 8 am Sunday).
Elections equipment missing from a southern Michigan community has been located, the secretary of state's office reported Friday.
It was talk of politics, the infrastructure bill, Joe Biden and presidential votes that kicked off CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" as former Michigan Republican Chair Saul Anuzis and former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer appeared to discuss politics in the region and in Washington.
Motor Bella is making its debut at the M1 Concourse this coming week as Detroit Auto Dealers Association's Executive Director Rod Alberts and the facility's CEO Timothy McGrane talked about on "Michigan Matters" airing 8 a.m. this Sunday on CBS 62.
It was talk of politics, flooding, pandemic and a major gas leak as Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett and Westland Mayor William Wild appear on "Michigan Matters" (airing 8 am Sunday on CBS 62) to talk about an action-packed time in the region.
Three advocates – Steven A. Kiefer, President of GM International, State Rep. Mari Manoogian, D-40th House District, and Joseph Richardson Jr., President & CEO: AAA-The Auto Group Club -- appear with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host of CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" at 7:30 a.m. this Sunday-- to talk about this pressing issue and legislation in Lansing that would change laws in Michigan if enacted.
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
Nearly 14 months after it began, the pandemic's grip is finally loosening as Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, talked about with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain on "Michigan Matters" airing 7:30 am Sunday on CBS 62.
It's a conversation with two high profile CEOs as CMS Energy's Garrick Rochow talks about helping people power their electric vehicles and Thomas Ross of Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) discusses their role in Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" 7:30 am this Sunday.
The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by a group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday, calls for an expansion of the Court from nine to 13 justices.
Susy Avery, Co-Director of MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program, Randy Richardville, political strategist, and Peter Bhatia, Editor and Vice President of Detroit Free Press, appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday (7:30 am) to talk about civility and politics, social justice, media and more on a fast paced show.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
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.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
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.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.
