Charlie Langton: Lansing Mayor Tells Casino Opponents To 'Screw Off'
"Oh, boo-hoo, Oh, boo-hoo," Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said. "Really, you mean in a tough economy people make mistakes? Please. This is nothing but avarice and greed."
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"Oh, boo-hoo, Oh, boo-hoo," Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said. "Really, you mean in a tough economy people make mistakes? Please. This is nothing but avarice and greed."
A $245 million American Indian casino in downtown Lansing could create about 2,200 jobs and help fund scholarships for area students, according to backers.
Ohio leaders are hoping to cut into the traffic and the cash that flows out of their state and into the Michigan and Windsor casinos.
Detroit's MGM Grand Casino and union workers have finally reached an agreement after weeks of negotiations.
It's back to the bargaining table at the MGM Grand-Detroit Casino, after workers voted to reject a tentative contract agreement.
A second civil suit claiming physical abuse by officers assigned to a Detroit casino has been filed against the city and its police department.
Detroit's police chief said he has ordered restricted duty for a police officer who is being sued over allegations that he hit a man without reason while escorting him from a casino.
A lawsuit by a Livonia man claims he was sucker-punched by a Detroit cop as he was being led out of the MGM Grand Casino.
The Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit is getting a new look.
A state representative from Macomb County called legislation passed by the Michigan House that limits the use of welfare assistance a "common sense" decision.
Talk is starting at the state capital about reintroducing the casino tax to raise more money for the City of Detroit.
The idea of a waterfront casino in Macomb County is still getting support from County Executive Mark Hackel.
Greektown's soon-to-be CEO has a plan with a new Michigan based marketing firm to help make Detroit's least profitable casino, more competitive.
Greektown Casino-Hotel's smartphone app is now available for download on Windows Phone 7 with a new "favorite slots" feature that enables guests to check if their favorite slot machines are available to play.
The Detroit City Council is backing Mayor Dave Bing's plan to raise $20 million with a three-percent casino tax increase.
Due to the "confusing language" of Michigan's smoking law, a judge has tossed out a fine levied against a bar owner who claimed patrons should be allowed to smoke in his establishment.
Are Wayne County Officials buying a plot of land downtown Detroit to build a 2,000-bed jail?
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel thinks his county is sitting on a goldmine and envisions a brand new, privately owned marina-casino on Lake St. Clair.
A federal appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit challenging a new casino in southwestern Michigan.
It looks plans for a new Detroit Police headquarters are moving forward.
Showers and storms rolled through early Monday morning, bringing some much-needed rainfall to Southeast Michigan.
Oakland County authorities are searching for a boater who struck and injured a woman who was swimming on Pontiac Lake.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
A 19-year-old West Bloomfield Township man drowned in Pine Lake while swimming Sunday night, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Two teens are charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a Redford Township man in early August.
A 19-year-old West Bloomfield Township man drowned in Pine Lake while swimming Sunday night, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Oakland County authorities are searching for a boater who struck and injured a woman who was swimming on Pontiac Lake.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held Tuesday, with defining races headlined by the Democratic U.S. Senate contest between progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and traditional candidate Rep. Haley Stevens.
More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
President Trump told Axios the U.S. is only "semi-negotiating" with Iran and signaled he would allow economic pressure to pile on Tehran. Natalie Brand reports.
A family of four escaped a house fire sparked by a lightning strike early Monday morning in Farmington Hills, fire officials said.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.