Freedom Rider Recounts History Making Bus Ride
Richard Gleason was a 24 -year-old minister in Chicago when he saw the racial injustices in the south and felt he had to go on the freedom ride.
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Richard Gleason was a 24 -year-old minister in Chicago when he saw the racial injustices in the south and felt he had to go on the freedom ride.
Add another Republican to the recent string of candidates who are NOT running against Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Exactly when it will happen remains an unknown, but Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy feels very strongly that Detroit will have a new police Crime Lab. The Detroit Police, however, won't be running the new lab.
If you think getting through the state's budget with painful cuts on things like education and film/brownfield incentives was difficult, hold onto your seats sports fans as Gov. Rick Snyder says the toughest part of reinventing is still ahead.
With Michigan's roads and highways showing the signs of age, some Lansing lawmakers are suggesting the idea of increasing the gas tax to raise more money.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has just completed a survey on the best and worst paying jobs in America.
A Michigan Senate committee is set to begin a series of hearings on legislation that could make the idea of a new bridge between Detroit and Canada a reality
A recent state reports shows that medical marijuana licensing has brought in a hefty $8 million dollar profit for the state, coming from the drugs licensing fees.
Eleven military couples will get a free wedding and reception at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Veterans Day this year - November 11, 2011.
Humane Society officials were at the State Capital lobbying lawmakers to approve legislation designed to make laws more humane toward shelter pets.
He admits it's a "radical" idea, but the Emergency Manager of Pontiac has written a letter to Oakland County Executive Brooks Patterson asking for a meeting to discuss the possibilities of merging the city with the county.
The Republican-controlled Michigan House has voted to change the tenure system for teachers in the state.
Protesters greeted Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney as he made a stop, Thursday, in Livonia.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is not giving up on his July 4th deadline to get the Michigan legislature to approve a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney makes a campaign swing through Michigan Thursday morning. He's scheduled to stop by the Senate Coney Island on Plymouth Road in Livonia at about 8am.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mary Sheffield says she plans to announce a "summer strategy" on Friday to address some of the issues with the youth.
A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
A Chevrolet Trax driver was speeding on the Southfield Freeway at over 90 mph just before crashing into a Chrysler 300.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday.
Michigan men's basketball returned to campus as national champions, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
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.
Police say two people were arrested after trying to bring several pounds of fentanyl into Metro Detroit and disguising the drug as other prescription medication.
Temperatures are expected to be cool for Friday and Saturday, with more rain forecasted for Friday, before the heat arrives for an extended stretch next week.
A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
A Detroit nonprofit is expanding its impact, bringing a unique program into the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016. They were the first campers to attend the summer camp, which welcomes children with complex medical conditions.