Bill package to repeal paid surrogacy ban moves through Michigan Legislature
A package of eight bills currently in the Michigan Senate aims to repeal a ban from the 1980s that prohibits paid surrogacy in our state.
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A package of eight bills currently in the Michigan Senate aims to repeal a ban from the 1980s that prohibits paid surrogacy in our state.
Pi is a mathematical constant with over 50 trillion digits beyond the decimal point, so we will stick with the rounded number 3.14.
Demolition of the Trenton Channel Power Plant will begin Friday, March 15.
Detroit City FC opens its 2024 USL Championship season on the road against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16.
Jury deliberations continue Thursday in the trial of James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter.
Jeannette Schneider, president of RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan, shares more on the state of the real estate market for the spring.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for March 14, 2024.
TikTok estimates that about 5 million businesses use the platform to reach customers. Would businesses locally see a decline if the ban is enacted? Some say yes. Whether or not TikTok will stay on your phone is reaching new levels. With the Senate eyeing a bill to ban it, it puts users on edge, especially ones that use the app as their bread and butter.
Ken Schramm says the rest of March will dictate the rest of this year's crop with fruits like apples, cherries, and plums. He says because of the warm temperatures and mild winter, the trees and bushes have come out of dormancy, with bulbs and buds getting closer to sprouting. The more they sprout, the less they can endure freezing temperatures.
The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies won big Tuesday night. The men's basketball team landed a spot in the NCAA tournament that is kicking off the week of March 18.
March 13 is a day to highlight the culture and the people of Detroit. To celebrate 313 Day, CBS News Detroit honors the arts, food and history of the city.
In celebration of Women's History Month, we went to the nonprofit BasBlue in downtown Detroit to take a look at a networking event aimed at celebrating women in the workplace.
There is a plan in Detroit to possibly expand the People Mover. The Detroit Transportation Corporation says that it could expand to three major spots in the downtown area, as well as Corktown and Midtown. Robert Cramer, general manager of the corporation, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about what's next for the People Mover.
U.S. District Judge David Lawson wrote in Tuesday's decision that he had found Flint in civil contempt because it had failed to meet deadlines for pipe-removal outlined in his February 2023 order.
Access to government communications could get easier if bills that passed the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee move forward.
Closing arguments were delivered Wednesday in the trial of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter.
A Sterling Heights man is behind bars after being accused of domestic violence and leading police on a high-speed chase through several cities.
Defense attorney Mariell Lehman delivered her closing argument Wednesday at James Crumbley trial.
CBS News Detroit sat down with Detroit musicians to help celebrate 313 Day.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald delivered her closing argument Wednesday in the James Crumbley trial.
Tech giant ABB Robotics opened its renovated robotics factory Wednesday in Auburn Hills.
March is National Reading Month, and CBS News Detroit is celebrating by highlighting a city staple that also happens to be one of the largest used books stores in the world, John K. King Used and Rare Books.
English teacher Alexander Davidson stops by with reading suggestions for National Reading Month.
Detroit Meditation & Yoga presents Mini and Me Meditation Sessions.
It's 313 Day, and here's a roundup of deals you can get and events happening in Detroit to celebrate.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The chief of the Hamilton Fire Department in Allegan County, Michigan, is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while operating at a medical incident on Tuesday, according to state Rep. Angela Rigas.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
DTE Energy says it's working to restore electricity for thousands of people in Southeast Michigan after ice on power lines created outages on Friday.
A truck driver led multiple police units on a high-speed chase Saturday in Michigan, a pursuit all caught on security cameras.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after a motorist walking on the shoulder of an interstate exit in Detroit to get more gas for his car was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon, the agency said.
A pet store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, says a puppy stolen at the business by a woman on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night were bested 5-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes, who snapped a season-worst three-game skid.
The Detroit Pistons fell 131-129 Friday night to the Utah Jazz. Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining for Utah, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
A big change overnight with temperatures dropping and a High Wind Watch in effect
A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement vehicles and a truck driver on Saturday was caught on security cameras. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke to people who saw the incident.
Attorneys for the man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 fatal explosion in Clinton Township have filed a motion to dismiss the charge. Plus, other top stories for the evening of Dec. 27, 2025.
A winter storm on Friday night covered states like New York and New Jersey with several inches of snow. More than 4,000 flights across the U.S. were delayed on Saturday morning amid the winter weather.
Pet City Pets in Ypsilanti said a puppy that was stolen from the business on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.