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After leading 16 hours of NBA labor talks on Tuesday and more than eight hours of talks on Wednesday, federal mediator George Cohen issued his first -- albeit brief -- public comments to media members assembled in New York City.
NBA owners postponed their planning committee meeting Wednesday afternoon so they could continue a second straight day of talks with players.
Businesses around the Palace of Auburn Hills are paying close attention to the NBA labor talks to determine the fate of the season -- and their livelihoods.
Last week, the NBA cancelled the first two weeks of its regular season -- wiping more than a handful of games off of each team's schedule -- because of the ongoing NBA lockout.
If a labor agreement can't be reached with the National Basketball Players Association during a Tuesday negotiation session led by federal mediator George Cohen, then the league's annual Christmas Day games will be put into grave jeopardy.
The NBA labor talks are headed for government intervention after the canceling of games drew the attention of the nation's top federal mediator.
Time waits for no man. Or union of men.
NBA Commissioner David Stern has made good on his threat to cancel the first two weeks of the season unless a new labor agreement was in place by Monday.
Facing a deadline for the cancellation of regular season games, negotiators for the NBA and its players' association met for nearly 5 1-2 hours Sunday night and will reconvene Monday afternoon for more bargaining.
At one point during the most important negotiation in two years of psychological and economic warfare, someone took a moment for comic relief.
NBA commissioner David Stern announced on Tuesday that the league would cancel the rest of its preseason schedule effective immediately
The clock on the NBA season is getting close to striking midnight. It's that hour.
Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of drunken driving and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon.
Detroit Piston Ben Wallace was in front of Judge Kimberly Small for less than three minutes to forego his preliminary examination on drunk driving and weapons charges.
Wallace is facing not only drunk driving, but also weapons charges after a search of his SUV turned up an unloaded pistol in a backpack.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
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.
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.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
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 female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
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.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
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.
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.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
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.
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.
