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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received additional funding to continue its research on flooding mitigation for Midland County, Michigan.
Aaron Smith, Director of Youth Engagement and Development for the Detroit Pistons, shares more about the Pistons Academy and Jr. Pistons youth programs.
A fire is under investigation at the former St. Agnes Church and rectory buildings at Rosa Parks and Bethune in Detroit.
President Donald Trump says the new 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum will take effect June 4. He announced the tariffs Friday in what he says is an attempt to provide support to the U.S. steel industry.
Construction has begin at the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Northfield Township police and a SWAT team are on the scene of a person reportedly barricaded inside a home in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
A new lawsuit has been filed amid the political turmoil in Hamtramck. Detroit Job Corps has suspended operations. Neighbors decorate traffic cones in Ypsilanti. Other top stories and weather.
City officials in Ypsilanti, Michigan, say they will fix a sinkhole that residents say has plagued them for a year.
The Hamtramck city manager and police officer are suing Mayor Amer Ghalib, Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri and several city council members for alleged corruption.
Hundreds of young people in the Detroit Job Corps received a message on Thursday, May 29, that the program would be closed on June 30. On Friday, they were then told they actually only had until 2 p.m. to pack up and get out, leaving many stunned and concerned for what's next.
The top golfers on the PGA Tour will be in Detroit at the end of the month for the Rocket Classic. The winner will take home millions of dollars and a new trophy.
The 2025 Rocket Classic presented by AlumniFi is back, and they're excited to share why this tournament continues to have an impact beyond the Detroit Golf Club's footprint.
Ukraine on Sunday claimed a large drone attack inside Russia destroyed 40 military bombers. Natalie Melnyczuk, Euro-Atlantic Security consultant and lecturer at Wayne State, weighs in on the latest development.
A luxury hotel is moving into part of Michigan Central Station, planning 180 rooms and 30 suites for the top floors of the building's tower. This development will be the debut of NoMad Hotels in Michigan, via an agreement with Ford Motor Company that now owns the former passenger rail station.
Vandalism at the W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden at the University of Michigan has caused a public outcry. The beloved plants only bloom for a short time each year, and many of the plants are more than 100 years old. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, staff at Nichols Arboretum reported severe damage to roughly 800 plants, which had had their flowers cut off.
Livingston County has just six public libraries, and advocates say they're concerned to hear about funding cuts that could strain well-loved resources.
The ACLU of Michigan is dismissing its lawsuit against the Trump administration after four international students at Wayne State and the University of Michigan had their revoked visas restored.
President Trump on Friday announced that he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum from the current rate of 25% to 50%. The new tariffs are slated to take effect on June 4.
A Chinese national charged with voting illegally at the University of Michigan has fled the U.S., according to a criminal complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that was unsealed on Friday.
Eight people were injured in an attack Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, where people were rallying to support Israeli hostages in Gaza, officials said.
Dr. Meilan Han, chief of pulmonary and critical care at University of Michigan Health, discusses how air quality can affect one's health.
Recent college graduates are facing the worst job market in years for young people. The overall national jobless rate stands at 4.2%, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the unemployment rate for those ages 20 to 24 is much higher at 8.2%.
After three years on the streets of Detroit, the Detroit Grand Prix has signed a three-year extension with the Detroit City Council through 2028, with an option for three additional years.
PBS sued President Trump Friday over the president's executive order targeting the public broadcasting system.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Prosecutors say the man was previously convicted of threatening to kill police officers and a judge in Macomb County.
After a brutally cold January, February hasn't been too bad.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
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.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
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.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated assault and malicious destruction of property after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy involving victims in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
A 25-year-old man is facing murder charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a Detroit gas station.
Threats by the Trump Administration to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor are raising concerns about blocking economic opportunities on our side of the border.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.