Michigan Science Center explains the principle of flight
With fall being bird migration season Domenic Roberto from the Michigan Science Center explains how birds use the air currents to help them fly long distance.
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With fall being bird migration season Domenic Roberto from the Michigan Science Center explains how birds use the air currents to help them fly long distance.
More than a thousand U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workers have a signed a letter asking Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. to resign. CBS News has this report.
Gel manicures are popular for their shine and long lasting wear, but a chemical called TPO often used in gel polish is now banned in Europe. CBS News has this report.
A suspect is in custody in the deaths of 41-year-old Linda Hill and 12-year-old Kardi Jackson of Hazel Park, MIchigan, although that person's name and charges have not yet been announced by police.
A balloon release and vigil took place Wednesday for a woman and her son who were killed in Hazel Park. Skeletal remains were found in a Detroit back yard. Other top stories and weather.
Michigan lawmakers are trying to put the power of setting speed limits in the hands of local leaders.
Heartbreak and shock have gripped the Hazel Park community after the tragic deaths of Linda Hill and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson.
Port St. Lucie police said that one of its detectives was working in an undercover manner, portraying the mother of a young girl, when a man began an online conversation with her "to see if she would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him."
Detroit police confirmed that skeletal remains were found in the backyard of a residence in the 20500 block of Terrell Avenue near 8 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.
Michigan's deer hunting season will kick off with a youth hunt Sept. 13-14. Young hunters still need a license to hunt that weekend.
The family of 41-year-old Linda Hill and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson, is speaking out after a suspect in their murder was arrested.
A court battle between the University of Michigan and a psychedelic mushroom festival continues after an emergency hearing at Washtenaw County circuit court was transferred to the court of claims.
President Trump says he wants to send National Guard troops to new cities he claims are crime-ridden, including New Orleans, Louisiana, and Baltimore, Maryland. The talks come as lawmakers look to extend the presence of troops in Washington D.C. Taurean Small has more from the White House.
Birmingham's planning director says the city is "eager to bring new uses" to the area on Woodward Avenue where Hunter House has been since 1952. Alysia Burgio is getting answers to find out what's in store for the well-known restaurant.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges that Shelley Letzer, 68, of West Bloomfield, and Kirk Lanam, 53, of Hartland, fraudulently obtained legal power of attorney from the 87-year-old in March 2024 and knew that the man was a "vulnerable or incapacitated adult with a court-appointed guardian."
A Southeast Michigan doctor was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in the aftermath of a Florida police investigation involving solicitation of a sexual relationship with a 5-year-old girl.
One man is dead and a firefighter hurt after a fire at a two-story home in Detroit's west side. Firefighters they found a man in the basement of the home. He died at the hospital. The firefighter fell while working inside the home.
Growth Works provides its Southeast Michigan clients with support as they navigate substance use treatment and the youth justice system. The agency has started a peer-to-peer support program as part of its services.
A Detroit police officer is recovering this morning after a crash while responding to a call. Investigators say the officer slowed down at an intersection, with emergency lights on, when a driver on the I-96 service drive at Schafer failed to stop. The officer and the other driver were treated for their injuries.
A man died in the aftermath of a fire Tuesday night in Detroit; and one of the firefighters working at the scene was injured.
Artificial intelligence is being used to revitalize endangered indigenous languages in northern Michigan.
In yet another shakeup among the leadership at Hamtramck city hall, Khalil Refai is stepping down as Mayor Pro Tem and will return, for now, to his former role as a city council member.
A family and community tribute to Linda Hill and her son Kardi Jackson, who lived in Hazel Park, Michigan, has been announced for Wednesday night. In the meantime, police say a man has been taken into custody as the homicide investigation continues.
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a well-connected financier whose sex trafficking charges and 2019 death in federal custody have drawn years of public speculation. In the meantime, President Trump said Tuesday he plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. CBS News has this report.
An arrest has been made in the homicide of a woman and her son in Hazel Park. The Powerball jackpot continues to climb. Weather and other top stories.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Detroit's former top cop is criticizing the mayor's strategy to stop so-called "teen takeovers" downtown.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
A severe weather threat exists for Tuesday, and Southeast Michigan is squarely in the path.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
A severe weather threat exists for Tuesday, and Southeast Michigan is squarely in the path.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Detroit's former top cop is criticizing the mayor's strategy to stop so-called "teen takeovers" downtown.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
Police say the armed abduction happened while the 16-year-old was on their way to the bus stop just after 7 a.m. Monday.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
McDonald's is expanding its cold beverage menu and also plans to introduce energy drinks later this year.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation, Brian Hooker told friends in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Michigan leaders held a town hall on Monday to update people on the war with Iran.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Detroit's former top cop is criticizing the mayor's strategy to stop so-called "teen takeovers" downtown.
Detroit police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to run over an officer on Monday morning.
Brian Hooker, the husband of a Michigan woman who disappeared in the Bahamas, was released from custody.