Wayne State president resigns, board selects interim
Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy announced that she is stepping down from her role due to "personal reasons," the university said on Wednesday.
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Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy announced that she is stepping down from her role due to "personal reasons," the university said on Wednesday.
There was a major shakeup after ABC announced on Wednesday that the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show was "pre-empted indefinitely" following remarks Kimmel made on the show about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Vice President JD Vance's message immediately garnered reaction from Detroiters, with some telling CBS News Detroit that they do not want the military in Motor City.
There is $5.6 billion in unpaid child support across the state of Michigan. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido says more needs to be done and is rolling out new programs to collect the payments.
Two Detroit siblings are working to preserve and share their late father's life's work: tens of thousands of historic artifacts tied to Black media and entertainment.
Here are the top stories for Sept. 17, 2025.
Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down from her role due to "personal reasons," according to the university.
A tuxedo rental company located inside Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan, abruptly closed earlier this week. Dozens of couples are now scrambling to find suits just days before their wedding.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office made three arrests related to a string of break-ins that happened over the past three months.
A Michigan man is exonerated after serving six decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. On Tuesday, William Hunt embraced family members outside Muskegon's Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility.
J.D. Power has released its annual rankings for the best airports in North America, and Detroit Metro Airport is ranked among the best.
Two cases of a virus-caused condition known as hand, foot and mouth disease were confirmed at a Southfield Public Schools campus, the Southeast Michigan school district said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive for state agencies to "work collaboratively and take action to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are available to Michiganders who wish to access them."
During a speech in Howell, Michigan on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance called out by name Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, seemingly inviting her to allow the National Guard to deploy to the state, specifically Detroit.
The Rochester Police Department in Michigan has introduced a comfort dog named Leo to its team. The dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, trained to help people stay calm and positive.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are in London for a state visit with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
A Farmington Hills police officer is on leave during an investigation into off-duty actions. Plymouth residents are finding rats in their neighborhood. Other top stories and weather.
A cyber network outage has now forced the closure of the entire South Lyon Community School District in Southeast Michigan into Wednesday. The first notice went out to students and families on Sunday.
A jury trial involving charges on the murder of Na'Ziyah Harris is scheduled for Oct. 6. A pretrial hearing takes place Sept. 17 to go over courtroom details ahead of that trial against Jarvis Butts of Detroit.
A woman was charged after police said she was selling food without a permit and refused to shut down operations when confronted on Sunday in Southwest Detroit.
A Farmington Hills police officer is facing criminal sexual conduct charges related to an off-duty incident that allegedly took place outside of the city.
Many residents in Plymouth, Michigan, have been voicing their concerns over a rat problem that has been affecting seemingly every home in the northwest portion of the city.
The 44-year-old Port Huron, Michigan man accused of shooting three of his kids and killing one of them was arraigned Tuesday.
Just Between Friends sale in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is celebrating 10 years. The bi-annual pop-up sale kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 17, featuring children's clothes, shoes and toys sold at a fraction of the retail cost.
Three families are left displaced after a fire tore their through homes on Sunday night in White Lake Township. The community is now coming together to show support.
Regular runs $4.47, $4.69 and $4.99 at the Harper Avenue corner. Statewide, AAA has Michigan at $4.92 a gallon — 30 cents under the June 2022 record of $5.22.
The woman, who police said was in her 30s, was stabbed multiple times, then ran to a nearby business and collapsed outside. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.
A failure at the T.B. Simon Power Plant cut power to the East Lansing campus. Most buildings have power back, but steam and hot water service is still affected.
Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, 33, pleaded guilty in May to assaulting a federal officer and pulling a service pistol from its holster during an arrest at a Utica business. Two agents needed hospital treatment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a first-in-nation batch of potentially destructive giant scale insects at Detroit Metro Airport.
The woman, who police said was in her 30s, was stabbed multiple times, then ran to a nearby business and collapsed outside. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.
Regular runs $4.47, $4.69 and $4.99 at the Harper Avenue corner. Statewide, AAA has Michigan at $4.92 a gallon — 30 cents under the June 2022 record of $5.22.
A man was shot and killed, and a second man was wounded and is in custody after a domestic-related confrontation Saturday night in Pontiac, the sheriff said.
A failure at the T.B. Simon Power Plant cut power to the East Lansing campus. Most buildings have power back, but steam and hot water service is still affected.
Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, 33, pleaded guilty in May to assaulting a federal officer and pulling a service pistol from its holster during an arrest at a Utica business. Two agents needed hospital treatment.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Regular runs $4.47, $4.69 and $4.99 at the Harper Avenue corner. Statewide, AAA has Michigan at $4.92 a gallon — 30 cents under the June 2022 record of $5.22.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a first-in-nation batch of potentially destructive giant scale insects at Detroit Metro Airport.
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Showers hang on into the evening before moving out, leaving clouds through Monday morning and highs in the low 60s. Astronomical fall begins Tuesday evening, just after sunset.
Michigan's average gas price has climbed to $4.92 per gallon — well above the national average of $4.47 — and analysts say prices may keep rising.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that extended registry requirements cannot be applied retroactively to people convicted before July 1, 2011.
The woman, who police said was in her 30s, was stabbed multiple times, then ran to a nearby business and collapsed outside. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.
The Detroit Red Wings are wrapping up training camp and preparing for their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season.