Judge Proposing Deadlines In Detroit Bankruptcy
Thejudge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy case opened Friday mornings second day of hearing by announcing that he doesn't run city hall.
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Thejudge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy case opened Friday mornings second day of hearing by announcing that he doesn't run city hall.
If the city's gambit succeeds, it could jeopardize an important bargaining tool for unions, which often have deferred higher wages in favor of more generous pensions and health benefits.
This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain invites Judge Greg Mathis to the interview set and the roundtable for a lively discussion on Detroit's bankruptcy issues. Business Executive Denise Ilitch and John Truscott of Truscott/Rossman Public Relations join in the conversation.
A judge is expected to make a key decision, Wednesday afternoon. in the Detroit bankruptcy case.
The deadline has passed for two Michigan school districts -- looking to prove to state officials that they have enough money to open their doors in September for the first day of classes.
There seems little appetite from either Democrats or Republicans in Washington for a federal rescue of the birthplace of the automobile industry.
Unfortunately for Detroit, it's not that simple.
Though Thursday's bankruptcy filing had been feared for months, the path ahead for the once mighty Motor City is still uncertain.
"I think it's despicable... and I think every Detroit resident will also find that this action is despicable," said Richard Mack, Jr., an attorney for AFSCME Council 25.
Here's a look at how the city spiraled into financial ruin and why it's in so much trouble.
Detroit became the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, raising a flurry of questions about what happens next.
Detroit has filed for a Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection — the biggest municipal filing in history.
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It's expected to be a huge week in Detroit, as we expect to find out whether the city will file for bankruptcy.
Obama administration officials have been in contact with leaders in Detroit, according a spokesman.
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Officials at the Masonic Temple want to make it clear that it's a theater management company that is filing for bankruptcy — not the Detroit landmark.
Last Friday, the emergency manager for Detroit laid out plans to avoid bankruptcy. And now, Pontiac's emergency manager gets his turn.
Creditors, bond holders and unions are meeting with Detroit's state-appointed emergency manager Friday to hear his plan to keep the city out of Chapter 9 bankruptcy.
Kevyn Orr made the comment at a public meeting to discuss his plans for staving off bankruptcy and reducing $15 billion in unfunded municipal obligations.
Detroit's emergency manager is hoping to avoid bankruptcy for the city by trying to settle debts with creditors for just pennies on the dollar.
At the policy conference on Mackinac Island, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was asked about the threat of bankruptcy that looms over the city.
Electric sports car maker Fisker Automotive has laid off about 160 people at its California headquarters.
The Entertainment Book popular gift and, since 1962, a way for metro Detroiters to save some cash.
In less than a month, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will decide whether the state will take over Detroit's broken finances and send in someone to oversee the city's fiscal recovery.
Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments in education and literacy and building housing.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
This week the Michigan House passed a bill that would ban cell phones in schools across the state.
The owners of Dittrich Furs announced the closure on Monday, and along with it, a liquidation sale offering more than $9 million worth of merchandise at a 70% discount.
Temperatures drop Saturday and Sunday with a few more chances for snow.
Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments in education and literacy and building housing.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Friday is the Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview, and Mayor Mary Sheffield speaks one-on-one with CBS Detroit's Lauren Winfrey about the meaning behind the event and what the auto industry means to the city of Detroit.
Temperatures fall this weekend with even colder air and wind chills well below zero next week.
Ford launched its 2026 racing season at Michigan Central, unveiling its driver lineups, liveries and future rollouts.
One day after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the termination of $2 billion in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants late Tuesday night, it reversed the decision, restoring those funds.
Michigan is taking a step towards limiting distractions in the classroom. This week, the Michigan House passed a bill that would ban cellphones in schools across the state.