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Detroit City Council rejected a proposal to seek historic designation for the RenCen, and will continue with redevelopment plans after General Motors moves its headquarters to another site.
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Detroit City Council rejected a proposal to seek historic designation for the RenCen, and will continue with redevelopment plans after General Motors moves its headquarters to another site.
Import tariffs are starting to take effect; and an expert said the impact could add thousands to the cost of a vehicle purchase.
President Trump gave a speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, followed by the Democratic Party rebuttal via Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. The Swan Boat Club crash trial continues in Monroe. Lafayette Coney Island has reopened. Detroit City Council rejects request to designate RenCen as historical site. Weather and other headlines.
Automotive experts believe the added costs of President Trump's tariffs will be passed on to the consumer, and the auto industry could see the biggest price shock of any goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China.
The world continues to react to President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Mark Lee, founder of The Lee Group, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss how tariffs could impact small businesses.
Day 2 of the trial against the woman charged in the fatal crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County included testimony from the mother whose two children were killed.
A Detroit police officer has been arraigned on a charge related to sexually explicit text messages sent to a 12-year-old girl.
Trinity Health's facility in Howell will be home to a new mental health intensive program that hospital administrators say they hope will improve access and address the increasing number of young people at local emergency departments.
Cleanup continues after the massive water main break in Southwest Detroit. Contractors authorized by the city have also started the process of replacing water heaters and furnaces in impacted homes. It’s important to note that after a major disaster like this, scammers try to take advantage of people.
The Trump administration has paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine, days after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
After voluntarily closing in January due to a rat infestation, Lafayette Coney Island reopened Tuesday. The restaurant temporarily closed on Jan. 24 to address a "rat infestation issue." The business had previously dealt with rodent issues more than two years ago.
CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer sits down with Michigan State hockey senior captain and Detroit Red Wings prospect Red Savage.
Umoja Fine Arts in Southfield is showcasing the work of six young artists now through March 31.
Host Phil Keoghan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Season 37 of "The Amazing Race." For the first time, 14 teams will race around the world. A new season premieres Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+.
If you're looking to celebrate Mardi Gras, you'll want to check out Louisiana Creole Gumbo in Eastern Market or in northwest Detroit.
The third annual Southfield Mardi Crawl returns March 4. Participating venues include: BLVD, Cornbread Restaurant and Bar, Starter’s Bar and Grille, North Bar and Grille and Salt + Ko.
Lafayette Coney Island reopened March 4 after passing inspection by the Detroit Health Department. The restaurant temporarily closed in January due to a rat infestation.
Detroit police officer Earl Anderson has been arraigned on one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes.
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. It's his first speech to both chambers since beginning his second term in office.
Federal student loan account dashboards no longer allow borrowers to apply for some of the repayment plan options that were formerly available.
Tariffs have begun on imports from Canada, China and Mexico. A Wayne State University professor explains the potential impact on the auto industry.
Regina Owens related her concerns after a fire damaged her apartment. Detroit Fire Department has since issued a code violation to Marketplace Court Apartments over access to a fire hydrant. Owens is temporarily living with family, but needs a handicapped-accessible living space.
Two years of construction have begun on I-696, with an eastbound detour in effect in Oakland County. The Michigan Department of Transportation discusses how the first day is settling in, and why the detour route was selected.
The popular Fat Tuesday treats in Hamtramck, Michigan, are packzi - a Polish pastry similar to a rich donut. What's your favorite flavor?
Tariffs begin today against Canada and Mexico. President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin giving the Democratic Party response. The trial involving charges in the Swan Boat Club fatal crash has begun. Motorists are facing their first rush hours amid the I-696 road closures in Oakland County. Other top stories and weather.
Caesar Cooper, 24, of Detroit, was arrested in Westland, Michigan, after police say he fled officers twice in Roseville while driving stolen vehicles, including a BMW valued at over $100,000, prosecutors say.
Water quality testing has allowed a boil water advisory to be lifted in Novi and Walled Lake, GLWA says.
Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan with recovery after the disruptive 2025 ice storm.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Green Bay has become an unlikely whitefish hotspot, even as the species disappears across much of Lake Michigan and the lower Great Lakes.
A weather system that spawned tornadoes in multiple states has resulted in a flood watch for Metro Detroit on Wednesday.
Water quality testing has allowed a boil water advisory to be lifted in Novi and Walled Lake, GLWA says.
Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan with recovery after the disruptive 2025 ice storm.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence on Tuesday, March 10.
On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office."
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
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.
Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan communities with recovery after a disruptive ice storm that happened nearly a year ago.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Tuesday one of the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far in the military action in the Middle East. In the meantime, the Pentagon says 140 U.S. service members have been wounded during the conflict. CBS News has this report.
Heavy storms spurred the threat of flooding for Metro Detroit. Dale Warner was found guilty of second-degree murder. Those headlines and other top stories are in our news brief.
A Flood Watch is in effect for southern parts of Southeast MI through early afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through the day and may produce heavy rainfall. Rain and possibly Temperatures rising to near Low 60's by noon, then falling to around 51 during the remainder of the day. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Quiet tomorrow, then accumulating snow is likely Friday morning and strong winds in excess of 40 mph are possible during the day Friday.
Much of Southeast Michigan is under a flood watch until 2 p.m. Wednesday in the aftermath of stormy weather overnight. Here's a look at the road conditions near Detroit Metro Airport about 6 a.m.