Detroit's Spirit Plaza reopens after $2.9 million renovation project
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
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The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
Sheriff Alysia Dyer says the report proves their progressive strategies can improve interactions with law enforcement and make the county safer.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The city has approved $8 million for sidewalk repairs, along with an additional $1.5 million in funding.
Detroit may soon spend another $2 million on ShotSpotter, a technology that uses microphones placed throughout the city to detect gunfire in high-violence neighborhoods.
So far, more than a dozen people have visited the Hervey family's cottage in Lake Orion to do laundry and take showers.
"Occupy the Summer" will run for 10 weeks and is designed to address ongoing concerns about youth violence and large gatherings involving teens.
The activist says her campaign is focused on developing a citywide "Blight to Beauty" task force, restoring infrastructure and expanding arts and entertainment in the city.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
Ed Bambas received $2 million to help him retire from kind people all over the internet. Now he's working with the same man who organized his fundraiser to help veterans across the country.
The program launched in 2016 and examines people's records, such as the number of convictions and the length of time since their last conviction, on a case-by-case basis.
Officials in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, hope a new flashing stop sign will encourage drivers to fully stop.
City leaders say the "Teen Kickback" is an approach to the teen takeover trend that isn't happening anywhere else.
Dozens of Black men of all ages gathered Thursday afternoon to set a positive example in Detroit.
Some regulars at the Daly Drive In said they've been having lunch there for decades, the waitstaff know their names and even their orders. They said it's a real shame the restaurant is set to close.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
Detroit's public libraries are a daily resource for thousands of people, but behind the scenes, many of the buildings are showing their age.
Some of the city's biggest points include a focus on youth engagement and addressing problem locations in the city.
Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
He turned his childhood passion into a solution to replace all those pesky pop up adds that interrupt your favorite mobile games.
Qualeisha Barnes, known as "Siditty," was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of her death, according to family members, as authorities continue searching for answers.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
CBS News Detroit finds out why it's not just Michigan sports that alums end up falling in love with.
Wolverine fans are taking over Indianapolis, and many of them are gearing up for the big game next door to the Lucas Oil Stadium at a business operated by a Michigan alum.
Despite the recent easing, fuel prices are noticeably high as the summer travel season begins.
Hope Sovran, 29, of Southfield, uses a wheelchair to get around because of spina bifada. Her family is seeking to replace their transport van.
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The White House said President Trump will get a medical and dental checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Despite the recent easing, fuel prices are noticeably high as the summer travel season begins.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
Hope Sovran, 29, of Southfield, uses a wheelchair to get around because of spina bifada. Her family is seeking to replace their transport van.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
The White House said President Trump will get a medical and dental checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Depending on the menu for your summer BBQ or cookout, the cost per serving could be noticeably higher this year. CBS News has this report on which meat prices have gone up, and what the alternatives might be.
Tomato prices in U.S. supermarkets have spiked this spring. One produce grocer says a case of Roma tomatoes that used to cost $15 is now running about $60 to $70. CBS News has this report.
A cease-fire agreement between Iran and the U.S. remains fragile. CBS News has this update.
Those who are headed into downtown Detroit this week should be on the lookout for street closures as preparations begin for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix.
The family of Hope Sovran of Southfield needs to replace the van they use to transport both Hope and her wheelchair around. Hope has spina bifada and has undergone dozens of surgeries since birth.