Controversy erupts over U-M professor remarks at commencement
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
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"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
1,084 teachers voting to reject the tentative agreement and only four voting to approve it.
Teachers in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district have rejected a tentative contract that was proposed about two weeks ago.
A jury has found a man guilty of four charges, including murder, in the 2023 death of Ann Arbor, Michigan, official Jude Walton, according to police.
The Transport Workers Union, which represents the drivers and mechanics, has been negotiating with The Ride, the bus service, for nearly two months.
A University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker is under fire after reportedly making comments in a group chat that officials call "disgusting" and "disturbing."
An independent investigation is underway into University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker over alleged "lewd" comments made in a group chat, the university said on Wednesday.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday expanded her state of emergency to include the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo as well as five counties following this week's storms.
NWS says the EF-1 tornado touched down where Jackson Avenue and I-94 meet before continuing east on a 1.7-mile-long path of destruction.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.
The city of Ann Arbor is walking back its plan to eliminate its outdoor emergency sirens after severe storms hit Southeast Michigan overnight Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Strong winds tore part of the roof off Yost Ice Arena, leaving debris scattered around the area.
Tornado sirens, cell phone alerts, high winds and pounding rain woke up Michigan residents during the night Tuesday.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
The storms were part of a massive system that has already resulted in suspected tornadoes along with flooding in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, and will continue for at least another day.
Stormy weather during late Tuesday and early Wednesday resulted in damage to the roof and siding at the University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on 18 months' probation Tuesday.
He turned his childhood passion into a solution to replace all those pesky pop up adds that interrupt your favorite mobile games.
The University of Michigan has more than doubled its financial aid through the Go Blue Guarantee, awarding nearly $56 million to over 6,300 students this year.
As data center plans grow across the U.S., protesters are hoping to stop the influx of the large facilities. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi says the sites could result in utility rates going up.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team hosted an on-campus parade and celebration Saturday after winning the 2026 NCAA national championship.
A Michigan man was arrested over the circumstances leading to an Amber Alert issued on April 5 for a 12-year-old girl missing from Waterloo, Iowa.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
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.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
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.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
An Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – guaranteeing rights to all Americans regardless of sex – was first proposed to Congress in 1923. More than a century later, the ERA still has not become a formal part of our nation's bedrock of laws.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
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.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River on Saturday night, the body of a newborn was found at the Electric Forest festival in West Michigan and other top stories for the evening of June 28, 2026.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor wants state lawmakers to change laws surrounding fireworks. He says cities need more authority over how they're enforced.
Metro Detroit residents are coming together to raise money and collect donations for people in Venezuela impacted by the earthquakes that rocked the country on Wednesday. Many of them still have family living there. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega reports.
Police say a girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side Saturday night.
A Detroit grandmother who built a transportation business to support her family and honor her daughter's memory is facing a setback. She says the car she uses is breaking down and needs reliable transportation to keep helping others. Our Veronica Ortega introduces Lawanda Williams.