Downtown Detroit Streets Closed, People Mover Shut Down For Obama Visit
Take note if you're headed downtown on Wednesday: It may be a bit of a travel mess.
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Take note if you're headed downtown on Wednesday: It may be a bit of a travel mess.
At the same time, Obama is taking steps to make it clear he's not ignoring the water problems in nearby Flint, Mich.
"This is a predominately African-American community, and it's also a class issue," Karen Weaver said.
President Barack Obama is expected to visit a Detroit neighborhood and talk with residents during his trip to the city.
News that President Barack Obama approved Gov. Rick Snyder's request for federal aid to Flint was welcomed with a sense of relief by the city's mayor, Karen Weaver, on Saturday.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's request for federal aid in Flint has been granted by President Barack Obama on Saturday, which will provide resources to help give residents access to safe, clean water.
Andre Drummond is in the mix to earn a starting spot on this year's All-Star roster.
A Syrian refugee who was invited to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address was apparently a little sleepy during the nearly hour-long speech.
"This is not a plot to take away everybody's guns," Obama said in a ceremony in the East Room.
The key to that path to economic recovery, the president says, is higher education.
President Barack Obama is going back to college.
President Barack Obama will speak at Macomb Community College, where he is expected to talk about the importance of investing in skills and growing the economy.
The EPA seeks a 32 percent carbon dioxide reduction from plants by 2030.
A 110-year-old woman believed to be the nation's oldest veteran will soon be making a trip to Washington D.C.
As part of the visit, Kilpatrick is set to tour the facility in central Oklahoma, and talk with selected inmates.
A father-son duo wants to take the power away from cyber-bullies on YouTube and now they've got an ally in the White House.
"Detroit is a Democratic town and that's not going to change, but the question is -- at least the next question is -- which Democrat are they going to support?" Dulio said.
Daily Beast reviewed the interview and thought the president's seemingly casual drop of the dreaded word was carefully planned.
Washington Wizard's All-Star guard John Wall was asked by TMZ who would win one-on-one between POTUS and everyone's favorite teeny bopper Justin Bieber?
Some Michigan police agencies were recipients of that equipment, which included armored vehicles, high-caliber firearms, and camouflage uniforms.
You can't help but feel bad for the Cubs.
A photo of President Barack Obama sitting in the bus in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat has been selected to represent Michigan in state-by-state, online photo album.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the plans at Michigan State University, where President Barack Obama signed the sweeping farm bill into law last year.
Potential 2016 presidential candidate Chris Christie said Obama has presided over "dysfunction" in Washington, where "compromise is a dirty word."
Since Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009, artist Rob Pruitt has created a 2'x2' painting of the President every single day.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
A water main break in Farmington Hills, Michigan, that happened early Saturday has spurred a boil water advisory for Walled Lake and a portion of Novi, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
The father of 22-year-old Haja Cedano, from Kentucky, is speaking out after his daughter was killed in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit last week.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
A water main break in Farmington Hills, Michigan, that happened early Saturday has spurred a boil water advisory for Walled Lake and a portion of Novi, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather, according to CBS Detroit's Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
The father of 22-year-old Haja Cedano, from Kentucky, is speaking out after his daughter was killed in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit last week.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced on Thursday that he's seeking approval from the provincial government to place a temporary toll using Huron Church Road, which connects the bridge on the Canadian side.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he has requested a release from the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.
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.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
The Detroit Red Wings were relatively active ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. The Wings made three trades this week, including bringing in a top veteran name to help support the defense.
Three former presidents were among the dignitaries in Chicago on Friday, celebrating the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. CBS News Detroit gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the Men's Club prepares.
The father of one of the victims who was killed at a Detroit funeral repast last week is speaking. The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was originally from Kentucky and was in the Detroit for the funeral.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.