Detroit reports $213.6 million economic impact from NFL Draft
Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission on Thursday released the 2024 NFL Draft's economic impact on the city.
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Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission on Thursday released the 2024 NFL Draft's economic impact on the city.
The bright, bold artwork for the NFL draft captures the good happening in the community.
More than 770,000 people came through downtown for the draft, and the Detroit Police Department said that over the three days in the draft footprint, there were two adult arrests and two juveniles detained for fighting.
As the massive setup around the NFL Draft in Detroit is coming down piece by piece, most of it will go back to the inventory of the rental companies, but hundreds of tons of material custom-made for the event will soon have a second home.
The 2024 NFL Draft in downtown Detroit concluded on Saturday, and city officials anticipate the economic impact to be significant.
A Royal Oak catering company secured the contract to help feed the draft workers.
The undefeated Michigan Wolverines saw several of its players get selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's a list of the Wolverines who have been drafted.
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
One of the biggest events in the NFL year kicked off Thursday in downtown Detroit. Aside from community events happening in the area, many people are here to see who the teams will select in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
West Michigan University defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is going to Texas after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan running back Blake Corum will be heading to Los Angeles to play for the Rams after being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and cornerback Mike Sainristil are the next Wolverines to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan Linebacker Junior Colson will once again work under Jim Harbaugh after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Detroit is getting close to setting the record for the number of fans attending the NFL Draft and it'll just take about 100,000 more people to do it.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans, thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit did not disappoint. From the crowds to athletes and celebrities attending, Thursday also ended with hitting a record.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is starting his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft announced it is halting entry into Thursday's event after reaching maximum capacity in downtown Detroit.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, CBS News Detroit asked attorney Mitchell Zajac how NFL rookie contracts work.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Kristi Tucker-Fleischfresser is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 2022 death of a resident.
A Macomb County man is headed to prison after pleading no contest to multiple charges of the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a car that gets 27 mpg.
A gas station clerk was formally honored by city officials in Hamtramck after he helped save a teenager who was kidnapped.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
Kristi Tucker-Fleischfresser is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 2022 death of a resident.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
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 war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
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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.
DTE Energy said that it intends to hold off on seeking rate hikes for at least two years after requesting $474.3 million to support the electric grid and power generation.
A Detroit water assistance program that has helped thousands pay their water bills has reached its capacity, leaving residents wondering what options they have.
Harper Woods police continue to investigate the shooting death of a 19-year-old at a party, which neighbors say should not have happened.
More rain showers and cool temps today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we could see dry conditions and warmer temperatures.
Six students were taken to the hospital on Tuesday after ingesting marijuana gummies at Thomas Edison Elementary School in Detroit, raising concerns among parents.