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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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.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
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Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
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In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
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Could it really be??? We actually are warming up a bit today!!! Not shorts or t-shirt weather but I'll take it!! Looking at mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Now these mild temps won't last forever as we get a little colder Wednesday through Friday but continued dry.
CBS News Detroit spoke with author Javonne Barrett to learn how his debut coloring book, "Lines of Legacy: A Black History Coloring Book," empowers readers to bring this history to life through creativity, while also sparking a conversation anyone can participate in.
Chandler Park Academy held a symposium for National African American Parent Involvement Day.
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