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Howell City Councilmember Nikola Hertrich will eventually change his title to mayor after he ran unopposed in the city's mayoral race on Tuesday.
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Howell City Councilmember Nikola Hertrich will eventually change his title to mayor after he ran unopposed in the city's mayoral race on Tuesday.
Here are the top stories on Nov. 6, 2025.
Howell's historic opera house, which hasn't hosted a performance on stage in over a century, is now under new leadership at the Livingston Arts Council. Now, the organization is planning auditions for its first play in 2026.
Five hundred Metro Detroit students got a free winter coat, hat and gloves on Wednesday during an event in partnership with Nordstrom and Operation Warm.
China is starting to buy U.S. crops again after last week's tariffs and trade meeting between presidents Trump and Xi. CBS News has this report.
The Federal Aviation Administration's plan to limit airline capacity due to the government shutdown is expected to include some of the nation's busiest airports. Delta and other airlines that serve Detroit Metro Airport are providing some guidance to passengers while the FAA instructions are pending. CBS Detroit has this report as of noon Nov. 6.
Detroit's 2025 Christmas tree lighting takes place Nov. 21 in Campus Martius Park. The tree itself has been delivered and was set in place Nov. 6.
Detroit Metro could be affected by flight schedule cutbacks pending from the government shutdown. Michigan will issue partial SNAP benefits Saturday. Other top stories and weather.
Emergency crews were on scene early Thursday for a house fire on Sturtevant Street in Detroit.
Michigan will start providing November's SNAP benefits on Saturday, catching up for those who normally see a food stamp benefit added to their Michigan Bridge Card by now. But the food stamp allocations will be only partial amounts for now, state officials say.
Thousands of flights a day across the country could be canceled, starting Friday .The Department of Transportation calls the move a proactive safety measure and is blaming it on the impacts of the government shutdown. CBS News has this report.
The FAA says it will reduce the number of flights because of staffing impacts over the government shutdown. CBS News Detroit has a report on how the situation is expected to affect Detroit Metro Airport.
University of Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood took some time to put a smile on some young faces at the Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Troy police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Shell gas station with an "AK-47 style rifle."
Federal officials announced on Wednesday that there will be a 10% reduction in air traffic amid a government shutdown, leaving some people who traveled through the Detroit Metro Airport concerned.
A third person was arrested and charged on Wednesday in connection with a "potential terrorist attack" in Michigan that was foiled by federal investigators.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after two men were killed Wednesday night on the city's east side.
The Detroit Lions' offense isn't quite having the same effect it did last year, and now the defense is working overtime to put the ball back in quarterback Jared Goff's hand.
With the government shutdown and the pause on SNAP benefits, more people are in need, and they don't always know where to find them.
Detroit's Christmas tree arrived in Campus Martius Park on Wednesday. The towering, 62-foot Norway spruce comes from Mesick, Michigan.
CBS News Detroit's Alysia Burgio speaks with Mary Sheffield after her historic win in the Detroit mayoral election.
A new era in Detroit is on the horizon with the election of the city's first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield.
The man accused of attacking a young girl with a knife in a Detroit park in October 2024 has pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the attack, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two Chinese nationals are facing federal charges of conspiracy to smuggle goods into the U.S., and a third is charged with false statements, all related to an investigation of biological materials intended to be shipped to Michigan.
The Hamtramck city clerk says 150 absentee ballots were rejected in the Nov. 4 election. Those sealed ballots need to be corrected before they can be counted. This could change the outcome of the mayoral election and city council race.
Small business owners in Metro Detroit are frustrated in the aftermath of the power outage that impacted services for several days.
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that trial courts cannot prohibit marijuana use that complies with state law as a probation condition simply because it remains illegal under federal law.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
The U.S. Department of Justice intends to place federal election monitors in East Lansing, Detroit and Lansing. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel say the DOJ's letters to three Michigan cities are based on unfounded accusations about the November 2024 election.
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a crashed vehicle on the city's west side early Wednesday morning.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that trial courts cannot prohibit marijuana use that complies with state law as a probation condition simply because it remains illegal under federal law.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Small business owners in Metro Detroit are frustrated in the aftermath of the power outage that impacted services for several days.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot in the arm near a park on Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice intends to place federal election monitors in East Lansing, Detroit and Lansing during the August 2026 primary election, Michigan officials said.