Tim Kiska: Carving Up Oakland County
No wonder Republicans are so eager to carve up Oakland County to their advantage. The place is up for grabs.
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No wonder Republicans are so eager to carve up Oakland County to their advantage. The place is up for grabs.
Troy City Council has defeated a proposal on developing a multi-million dollar public transit center, which had been discussed in the city for more than a decade.
Michigan employers are likely to save money on unemployment insurance and worker's compensation benefits under changes signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Ron Stockton, a University of Michigan - Dearborn professor, said many forget about the original war plan -- to smoothly invade Iraq, and then fight Iran and Syria. He said that war plan would have ended in utter chaos.
Kids with no permanent address are living with relatives or friends or at shelters and motels.
Republicans in firm control of the state Legislature say they're setting the stage for an economic turnaround in Michigan after passing sweeping tax and policy changes over the past year.
The Comeback America Initiative has developed a "Fiscal IQ Quiz" which anyone can take to test their understanding of the federal government's serious financial condition and bleak fiscal outlook.
The man responsible for creating a new statewide health exchange required by federal law said Friday he's ready to go around the Legislature if Republicans won't allow him to start work on the project.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's efforts to begin setting up a statewide health exchange as required by the federal health care law are hitting a snag.
After a long day in the Michigan House reportedly ended in a near-brawl, two state lawmakers say that the whole thing is being blown out of proportion.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed two bills that will affect some state workers' retiree health care benefits and reduce the future amount the state needs to fund by $5.6 billion.
A bill that would reduce the number of Oakland County commissioners and give power to Republicans to redraw district boundaries in the southeast Michigan county has passed the GOP-led state Legislature.
President Obama's former car czar Steven Rattner,says the government should hang on to its stake in General Motors, even if it's not the politically expedient thing to do.
The waterfront park where thousands of metro Detroiters swim, inline skate, run, bike, and hang out with family and friends has a brand new name.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's request to extend a contract with an outside law firm dealing with federal subpoenas has been turned down by commissioners.
The air was so bad early Thursday in Michigan that Detroit was listed as having the world's worst air quality in the IQAir database. Here's what you need to know,
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Splash pads, summer school and community event schedules have been affected by Michigan's poor air quality. Here's a list of cancellations for Thursday.
Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died.
Thousands of new streetlights are coming to Detroit neighborhoods as Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils the latest effort to improve safety and eliminate dark stretches on residential streets.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died.
Six members of Parliament in Canada are calling for the president of the King's Privy Council for Canada to release the full agreement with the U.S. on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, amid concerns about who would actually benefit from the toll profits.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
All of Michigan is under an air quality alert for Thursday. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presents a plan for data centers wishing to develop in the state. Those headlines are among the top stories in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Flames surrounded a train in Ontario, but the workers were able to evacuate safely.
Widespread smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota prompted a statewide air quality alert in Michigan for Thursday. Here's a look at the Metro Detroit forecast.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has begun moving over Michigan, rapidly degrading air quality across the state due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter.
Thousands of new streetlights are coming to Detroit neighborhoods as the mayor unveils the newest effort aimed at improving safety and eliminating dark stretches on residential streets.