Former House Speaker Tom Leonard joins Michigan governor's race
Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has entered the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
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Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has entered the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
Several Michigan Democratic lawmakers appear on an alleged hit list by the Minnesota shooting suspect, and more on your top headlines.
The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, competitors in content who shared business operations for decades, are ending their joint operating agreement and will run independently of each other.
Bank of America's "Golf with Us" program provided free instruction to 100 students at Chandler Park Golf Course in Detroit. Meanwhile, Michigan State's Aston McCulloch received a sponsorship exemption to play in the Rocket Classic.
Multiple Michigan lawmakers confirmed that their names were listed in documents connected to the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings over the weekend.
Two months ago, four kids injured by bombs in Gaza arrived at the Detroit Metro Airport to get medical care, including prosthetic limbs, thanks to a nonprofit organization, Heal Palestine. One of those children is Mohammad Eid. He's like any other 14-year-old who doesn't like getting up early in the morning and loves to eat.
Attorneys in the case against the CEO of the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, met on Monday for a motion hearing to discuss what may be considered privileged evidence.
Daily NewscastA Chilean national convicted for his role in a series of home invasions that targeted affluent neighborhoods in Oakland County has been sentenced.
A lead designer from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, says plans for a new transit center in Ypsilanti are moving forward. This comes as officials say the number of riders and routes has outgrown the current space built in the early 90s.
Sixteen-time hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Vance Boelter, 57, has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
A toddler who was reported missing was taken to the hospital after being found in the Clinton River in Harrison Township Monday morning, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
Two teenagers were injured during a shooting at a weekend gathering that Detroit Police called "an illegal street party."
Home decor and furniture retailer, At Home, is filing for bankruptcy. The retail chain has more than 200 locations in the United States.
The Trump Organization announced Monday it's starting a cellular phone service called T1 Phone by Trump Mobile that will charge $47.45 per month and include unlimited calls, text and data.
President Trump is meeting with world leaders outside Calgary in Canada for the G7 summit. The president attends the summit amid trade tensions and the Middle East conflict.
Tripp Adams of Utica, a Democrat, has announced his campaign for Michigan's 10th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle The district, which includes parts of Macomb and Oakland Counties, is currently represented by John James, a Republican. Adams is a U.S. Navy and Army veteran with leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.
Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel early Monday. Israel says Iran is targeting civilians.
An investigation is underway on Detroit's west side after a double shooting on Coyle Street that left two teen girls shot and hospitalized. Police say the incident happened during an "illegal street party."
The suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings was captured late Sunday. An investigation is taking place on a death in Monroe County's Bedford Township. Weather and other top stories.
The suspect in shootings against two Minnesota lawmakers and their family members was taken into custody late Sunday, authorities said. CBS News gives a recap of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials in Minnesota have spent most of Sunday searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.
St. Clair Shores hosted the first-ever Michigan Fantasy Festival this weekend. Organizers say fantasy provides a great escape, and a way to find like-minded individuals.
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores had more than 200 vehicles on display for the EyesOn Design car show on Sunday. This year’s theme focused on the unique art form of automobile design of the past.
Starting Monday, the Maple Road Bridge in Washtenaw County and the Avonlea Avenue Bridge in Oakland County will be closed due to structural issues.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The chief of the Hamilton Fire Department in Allegan County, Michigan, is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while operating at a medical incident on Tuesday, according to state Rep. Angela Rigas.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
DTE Energy says it's working to restore electricity for thousands of people in Southeast Michigan after ice on power lines created outages on Friday.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
A pet store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, says a puppy stolen at the business by a woman on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.
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.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
A big change overnight with temperatures dropping and a High Wind Watch in effect
A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement vehicles and a truck driver on Saturday was caught on security cameras. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke to people who saw the incident.
Attorneys for the man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 fatal explosion in Clinton Township have filed a motion to dismiss the charge. Plus, other top stories for the evening of Dec. 27, 2025.
A winter storm on Friday night covered states like New York and New Jersey with several inches of snow. More than 4,000 flights across the U.S. were delayed on Saturday morning amid the winter weather.
Pet City Pets in Ypsilanti said a puppy that was stolen from the business on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.