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.
Police said they conducted undercover operations, resulting in the execution of a search warrant at the business.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
City Council President Mike Sareini and Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin announced that the city council meeting on Aug. 18 will be held at a different location.
A West Bloomfield Township trustee appeared in court on Friday morning to face charges related to the discovery of secret cameras in two bedrooms.
The Northville Township Police Department is searching for a man who is accused of being a "peeping Tom" earlier this week.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has permitted the controversial Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
Golf can feel largely out of reach, but one Detroit nonprofit is trying to change that, one swing at a time.
Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Arnold, 23, is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February.
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 despite failing to record a strikeout.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Rain chances return this weekend, late enough to have a mostly cloudy Dream Cruise.
The city of Hamtramck must count 37 absentee ballots from the November 2025 election, which could change the outcome of the mayoral race.
The Northville Township Police Department is searching for a man who appears to be naked and is accused of being a "peeping Tom" earlier this week.
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
Detroit students on Friday checked out the world of drones and a few careers at the fourth annual Youth Drone Day.