New Independent Dumps Democratic Party Over Lost Priorities
A Detroit lawmaker has abandoned the Democratic Party to become an independent.
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A Detroit lawmaker has abandoned the Democratic Party to become an independent.
A state review team has determined that a "financial emergency" exists in Detroit, and that no plan is in place to resolved it.
Ruth Johnson had been opposed to granting licenses and IDs to undocumented immigrants in the state.
The Michigan House has approved expanding the state's online public sex offender registry to people convicted of certain crimes against children.
People in Michigan attempting to return out-of-state cans and bottles for a dime per container refund could face jail time, under proposed legislation.
Reverend Martin Luther King's historic March towards freedom down Woodward is being remembered Saturday.
Sen. Judy Emmons said her bill is going after "the root of the problem" by targeting those who solicit prostitutes.
You can hear what Schostak also had to say about Brewer's effectiveness as chairman, and what Brewer had to say about Schostak. Watch Michigan Matters 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS 62.
After a five-month trial, jurors have the corruption case of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
One person who can empathize with the challenges facing Detroit is Pontiac Mayor Leon Jukowski.
Things got headed following closing arguments Thursday in the Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial.
The leader of the state Senate has tabled a proposal to raise vehicle registration fees as a way to raise money to fix the roads.
Bernard Kilpatrick wasn't an extortionist but a sharp-elbowed consultant who did legitimate work for people who wanted business with the city, his attorney said during final arguments.
In his 4th State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said Wednesday night that despite the city's money problems, progress is being made.
Michigan MADD Executive Director Dr. Sherry McGee said her group believes any higher limit could be dangerous -- and this is truly a "no brainer."
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The number of passenger vehicles using the Ambassador Bridge or Detroit-Windsor Tunnel dropped in August while the number picked up on the Gordie Howe Bridge, Statistics Canada said.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Troy police are investigating a report that a man with a handgun threatened to kill four Muslim men outside the Troy Public Library.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
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.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The Detroit Lions prevailed over the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in an overtime thriller at Ford Field on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Saints at Ford Field in Detroit.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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.
Michigan drivers are paying significantly more at the pump this week, with AAA reporting the statewide average gas price has climbed to $4.32 per gallon, up 28 cents from a week ago.
The conditions that emerge along oceanfronts during El Niño years have wide-raning impacts on the coastline and its residents. CBS News has this report.
The Old Redford Treatment Center has opened in West Detroit, with the goal of providing services to Detroiters with substance abuse disorders.
Detroit police are seeking tips from the public as they investigate who shot and killed a high school student on Sunday in Detroit.
President Trump spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war, new developments in artificial intelligence and his preference for a unified Ireland after his visit to Dublin over the weekend. CBS News has this report.
