April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Michigan State Police are making a push to protect drivers.
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Michigan State Police are making a push to protect drivers.
The Michigan Supreme Court made an extraordinary change to the state's sentencing law Thursday, striking down automatic, no-parole prison terms for 19-year-olds and 20-year-olds convicted of murder.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has made a written request for a presidential emergency declaration on the Northern Michigan ice storm of March 28-30, citing an estimated cost of over $65 million that will be involved with restoration efforts.
Deputies in Oakland County, Michigan, are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Friday in Commerce Township.
President Trump says his trade policies are working, with dozens of countries asking for new trade deals.
The father of the Oxford High School shooter, James Crumbley, is requesting a new trial. On Friday, Oakland County Judge Cheryl Matthews heard arguments for more than two hours.
Four students at Western Michigan University had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System status terminated. Losing that status can lead to deportation, according to the university. Federal officials did not notify the university or the students.
A local fire chief in Metro Detroit is highlighting his team's manpower and why it's crucial to have enough staffing when called to a scene.
A Michigan audit signaled numerous concerns about the qualifications of school bus drivers and how the buses themselves are inspected. The Michigan Office of the Auditor General found that more than two-thirds of the school bus drivers they sampled lacked documentation proving they met all the required qualifications for the job.
On Friday, China said it was raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, the latest in an escalating trade war between China and the U.S.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin introduced a bill Thursday she says is aimed at preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. It marks the first time that Slotkin has introduced a bill since winning a U.S. Senate seat in November.
UAW President Shawn Fain spoke on the state of the auto industry Thursday. Fain said targeted tariffs could bring tens of thousands of new jobs back to the U.S., but criticized other moves by the Trump administration that union leadership disagrees with.
For this week's Furry Fridays, we introduce you to Snail and Frida. You can find these pets and more at Michigan Humane.
The ACLU of Michigan is reportedly suing the Trump administration to reinstate international student visas. The move comes after several students from different Michigan universities visas were revoked without notice from the federal government.
The suspect in the case of a missing Warren mother is due back in court. An arrest has been made in the death of a delivery driver. Michigan ACLU has filed a lawsuit over the international student visa situation. Other top stories, sports and weather.
Jaeden Brown was a fourth-generation Michigan Wolverine athlete whose father, Corwin Brown, played in college and professionally before coaching. However, his livelihood and family were impacted by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Jaeden is now working to raise awareness of the disease.
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling more than $40 million from the Conservancy.
A house explosion in Southgate, Michigan, left one woman dead and her husband injured. But the blast also impacted nearby neighbors, who are working to move forward after losing everything.
One person has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old DoorDash driver, 26-year-old Mamadou Diallo, in Ferndale, Michigan.
The Detroit Pistons take on the New York Knicks on Thursday, but how much of the game will impact their spot in the playoff? Plus, the Red Wings and Tigers are on the road.
Hours after Detroit police began investigating an auto theft at a BP gas station, the store closed after investigators learned that it was selling marijuana without a permit.
Paul Fenner, president of TAMMA Capital, talks about the latest on the market, tariffs and the trade war.
Exactly one week ago, the Southgate community was rocked after a home exploded. One woman died in the blast, and her husband is still recovering in the hospital. The explosion affected nearby neighbors, including Bob and Kathy Wood. Their home was destroyed.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday, rolling back legislation that restricts water usage for showerheads and other household appliances.
A Senate committee held a hearing Thursday on whether the U.S. should set a year-round time standard or continue switching twice a year with daylight saving time.
Attorney Bobby Raitt says he sent a letter to U of M and a fraternity close to where police found Mattson, telling them to preserve all evidence related to this case.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
A telephone scam has been targeting residents of Monroe County, with several such reports made Friday to the sheriff's office.
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to a federal charge relating to drug activity in West Virginia, prosecutors report.
An arctic cold front slips through the area as the clipper system that brought light snow Friday will drop temperatures dangerously low overnight.
Attorney Bobby Raitt says he sent a letter to U of M and a fraternity close to where police found Mattson, telling them to preserve all evidence related to this case.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
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.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
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. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
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.
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.
An attorney is investigating the death of 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Lucas Mattson, nearly two weeks after his body was found southeast of central campus following a 20-hour-long search.
The search for Nancy Guthrie grows more desperate as her family released another message pleading for her safe return.
A former youth hockey doctor who is serving time in Michigan on sexual misconduct charges is also facing charges in Minnesota, court records show.
A man who was fatally shot by Washtenaw County deputies last month has been identified.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.