These Michigan laws go into effect in 2026
From a minimum wage increase to a new marijuana wholesale tax, there are some laws in Michigan that will go into effect in 2026.
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From a minimum wage increase to a new marijuana wholesale tax, there are some laws in Michigan that will go into effect in 2026.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
The flat tax is expected to raise $1 billion for road funding in Michigan.
The Detroit Lions will look to close out their season with a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have already clinched an NFC North championship.
Metro Detroit families helped ring in the new year at Detroit Zoo's “Zoo Years” celebration.
A Southfield man is in custody after police and the FBI investigated a reported bomb threat at a Canton, Michigan, bank on New Year's Eve.
It's no secret that some people shoot guns into the air on New Year's Eve, and police will be keeping their eyes out for them.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a Ferris State University associate professor
One person is dead, and two others are injured, in the aftermath of a shooting shortly after midnight Wednesday in Detroit.
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Oakland County officials say they have updated water filters as they address the discovery last week of Legionella bacteria in a county building.
Flu cases are on the rise in Michigan. Final preparations are in place for New Year's Eve celebrations. Weather and other top stories.
Livonia police released bodycam footage showing officers gifting shoppers with $50 in cash. The initiative was in partnership with the Blessing Bags Charity Crew.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu cases in Michigan are soaring, like many states across the U.S.
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A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
An 87-year-old man was injured and trapped in his car during a two-vehicle crash in front of a Walmart in Oakland County, Michigan.
DTE says billions of dollars in investment across the electric grid in the last few years have contributed to less frequent and shorter power outages.
The husband of Michigan mother Dee Warner appeared for a motion hearing on Tuesday ahead of his trial. Dale Warner is charged after Dee Warner was reported missing in 2021. Her remains were found in 2024 on Dale Warner's property.
The City of Detroit has invoked cold weather procedures, encouraging residents who need a place to stay warm seek out one of the more than 1,700 designated warming centers in the metro area.
Homeland Security agents were in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Some steps to consider if your goals for the new year include landing a new job.
Four horses were successfully rescued after they fell into an icy pond Sunday in Calhoun County, local authorities said.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside Monday morning during a Groundhog Day celebration
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside Monday morning during a Groundhog Day celebration
A 6-year-old boy who was missing for several hours Sunday night was found at a neighbor's home, Madison Heights police said.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
Four horses were successfully rescued after they fell into an icy pond Sunday in Calhoun County, local authorities said.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Children were among a crowd of "ICE out" protesters in Portland on Saturday, witnesses said.
The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are two of the world's top 100 universities of 2026, according to a list released by TIME on Wednesday.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
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.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside today, and indicated there will be six more weeks of winter to go, its handlers said.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, a day after a court order mandated their release. But tensions remain high in Minnesota and elsewhere over ICE enforcement activity.
A resident of Milton, Massachusetts, attempted to use a torch to melt an ice dam; and in the process, set the home on fire. CBS News has this report.
A 6-year-old Madison Heights boy who was missing for several hours was found safe in his neighborhood. MDOT is working on sinkhole repairs in the local lanes of eastbound I-96 near Southfield Freeway. Other top stories.
Police in Madison Heights, Michigan, say that a 6-year-old boy who was missing for several hours was found safe, having entered a neighbor's home who was away at the time.