Detroit holds 60th annual Cinco de Mayo parade
Thousands of people came together in Detroit to mark Cinco de Mayo with the 60th annual parade in the midst of a charged political climate.
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Thousands of people came together in Detroit to mark Cinco de Mayo with the 60th annual parade in the midst of a charged political climate.
This year marks the 60th annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Southwest Detroit, which commemorates Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Councilmember Mary Waters has described it as a "militaristic shutdown" and called for DPD Police Chief James White to appear at Tuesday's council meeting.
A Detroit councilmember is calling the shutdown of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Sunday racist and wants the city's police chief to explain the officers' actions.
The celebration took place at the intersection of 21st and Bagley streets and included dancing, music, food and vendors.
Jorge Chinea, director of Latino/Latina and Latin American Studies at Wayne State, and Maria Cristina Aldana and Nabil Ashi, owners of Aldana Mexican Bar and Grill in Troy, speak on the history of May 5 and preparing for the celebration.
The Jewish Federation of Detroit released a statement on Thursday after an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, saying, "We remain steadfast in our commitment to vigilance and security."
Temple Israel confirmed all 140 students and staff are safe following an attack at the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday afternoon.
Within hours after an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, multiple police departments across Southeast Michigan say they are increasing patrols in their communities.
Temple Israel, the scene of an active shooter incident Thursday afternoon, is a major Reform synagogue on Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. The Metro Detroit suburb is in Oakland County, in Southeast Michigan.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security.
Temple Israel, the scene of an active shooter incident Thursday afternoon, is a major Reform synagogue on Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. The Metro Detroit suburb is in Oakland County, in Southeast Michigan.
Within hours after an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, multiple police departments across Southeast Michigan say they are increasing patrols in their communities.
Jarvis Butts of Detroit will serve up to 60 years in prison for the murder of Na'Ziyah Harris and other charges.
The National Weather Service in Detroit has issued a high wind warning for Friday across Southeast Michigan.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
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.
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.
Temple Israel confirmed all 140 students and staff are safe following an attack at the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday afternoon.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
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.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
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.
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.
Quiet conditions today and this evening, but windy conditions and snow will move in for Friday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks it all down.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard hosts a briefing about 2:25 p.m. March 12 on the active shooter incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. During that briefing, authorities said the suspect was dead.
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News a suspect in the alleged synagogue attack in the Detroit area is dead, adding the suspect was confronted and killed by synagogue security after the suspect rammed a vehicle into the synagogue.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said about 1:35 p.m. Thursday that shots were fired in the area and that area residents within a mile of the location have been asked to shelter in place. The Jewish Community Center is where parents of Temple Israel students can meet up with their children.
Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday in the Na'Ziyah Harris murder case. The Detroit teenager was reported missing in 2024 and her body was never found. A Detroit man has since pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.