Troy Mayor Refuses To Step Down After Gay Slur; Says 'I Am Human'
"While I do believe marriage should be between one man and one woman, it was inappropriate to use that language," Troy Mayor Janice Daniels said.
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"While I do believe marriage should be between one man and one woman, it was inappropriate to use that language," Troy Mayor Janice Daniels said.
The Michigan League for Human Services held its annual meeting with an eye toward the impact of state policies on Michigan children.
Over 700 Metro Detroiters plan to spend the week in Washington to right what they feel is an economic imbalance that's put people out of work.
Troy Mayor Janice Daniels made the comment, which included a gay slur, when New York legalized gay marriage in June, several months before she was elected.
A couple of incumbent Democrat Congressmen are campaigning in a re-drawn district for the first time.
It's official. State Treasurer Andy Dillon Friday announced that the Department of Treasury will begin a preliminary review of the city of Detroit's finances.
Charlie Langton spoke with state Rep. Maureen Stapleton, D-Detroit, about the fact that the state is holding $500 million in escrow that has been withheld from state and school district employee paychecks.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and city leaders fired back Thursday against reports that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has requested a formal review of the city's financial situation.
The Michigan Senate has approved more bills that supporters say are aimed at shoring up the state's unemployment benefits fund.
Less than a month after the rare recall of a state lawmaker, Republican leaders in the Michigan Senate proposed a constitutional amendment on Thursday to limit the reasons for which an elected public official can be recalled.
As part of Gov. Rick Snyder's rollout of new ideas for job creation, state officials Thursday introduced a new Web site, Pure Michigan Talent Connect, at www.mitalent.com.
Rep. John Conyers is asking the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to review and possibly challenge the constitutionality of the Emergency Manager law.
It's the next step in a possible move to an emergency manager in Detroit.
The State Senate voted 37-0 to eliminate some fees charged in Michigan's "driver responsibility" program.
Thursday at Delta College, Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled the fifth in a series of policy addresses this year that have covered education, local government, health and infrastructure.
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,
Three communities in Oakland County issued emergency water alerts Thursday, calling for a boil water advisory or water use restrictions.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The smoky sky over Michigan and Ontario might be alarming – but emergency officials say it's not something to call 911 about.
Splash pads, summer school and other community events and programs have been affected by Michigan's poor air quality.
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.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
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.
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.
Southeast Michigan is among the regions noticing an outbreak of cyclosporiasis - an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses the symptoms of the disease and how to prevent it.
Police in Metro Detroit and Windsor are asking people not to call 911 to report the smoke and haze in the sky. The atmospheric conditions are from a wildfire smoke plume drifting from Canada and Minnesota.
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.