Michigan GOP's Propose Plan To Use $1.3B In Federal Aid To Avoid School Cuts
Michigan's top Republican lawmakers are proposing a school reopening plan that would use $1.3 billion in federal funds to offset coronavirus-related expenses.
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Michigan's top Republican lawmakers are proposing a school reopening plan that would use $1.3 billion in federal funds to offset coronavirus-related expenses.
Social distancing regulations means regular excursions to bars and restaurants have transformed into at-home happy hours on the couch for many, survey says.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday allowed for the return of pro sports in Michigan as long as fans aren't in attendance.
Seven cultural organizations across Detroit will reopen July 10 after closing to the public for months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The deadline to pay summer property taxes, typically Sept. 14, would be deferred to March 1, 2021.
People could order cocktails for pickup or delivery from Michigan bars and restaurants through 2025 under a bill that won final approval Wednesday and is expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
During Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's June 17 press conference providing updates on the state's response to COVID-19, Whitmer said she hoped to move the state into Phase 5 before July 4.
The long running CBS daytime drama resumes production Wednesday, but with significant safeguards. Actors, for example, must remain eight feet apart during scenes.
Here's a detailed look at Gov. Whitmer's six phase plan to reopen Michigan. The governor says the state is now in phase four.
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
Looking for some uplifting news? Scroll through this roundup to see how love and support are displayed for and by the Ascension Michigan healthcare heroes.
Today is the day after many months of social distancing and working from home, Michiganders can get long-needed hair cuts. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, massage shops, and tattoo parlors could open on June 15th.
MDOT says the weather affects all work and may cause delays or cancellations.
Michigan Court of Claims Judge Christopher Murray ruled Governor Whitmer went beyond her authority when she set out for possible felony penalties for companies who violated her emergency orders concerning workspace safety from COVID-19.
The planned sale agreement of the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi for $3.6 billion dollars is in jeopardy from the effects of Coronavirus on Michigan's economy.
One of the few sports to run in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, NASCAR is now the largest to allow fans to return as more states relax their business shutdowns.
Leaders of nursing home groups in Michigan let lawmakers know that expanded coronavirus testing is imperative for their facilities to allow visitors.
Due to the Coronavirus, there has been a ban on gambling as policymakers try to establish post-COVID-19 guidelines to keep the public safe.
Michiganders have reacted to the state's dual public health and economic crises.
Sanders Candy, a quintessential Detroit brand since 1875, known for its caramel toppings, chocolates, and bumpy cakes is the latest company that has had to rethink its business model from COVID-19. Which includes closing some locations, and expanding others. such as their store in Rochester.
As Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the auto giant, continues to deal with the pandemic, he took time out to talk with Carol Cain, Trump visited Ford two weeks ago and CBS 62 was invited to join the presidential motorcade.
The last couple of years hasn't been good for some retailers. J.C. Penney has had a rough time trying to tread water in what has been a stormy retail environment for some time.
While many U.S. counties are experiencing increased cases of the virus as they reopen, large second waves of widespread community transmission are not currently forecasted in most areas.
In a phone interview on the Mojo In The Morning radio show, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an apology to hairstylists and barbers suggesting people can Google on how to cut their own hair.
For those who want to pack up the RV or their tents to camp in Michigan's State Parks, there is some good news!
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
The man told officers that the animal remains were part of a personal religious practice that he believed would protect him from death.
Records show that the Wayne County Airport Authority's bid was listed as the "highest and best," and that no other qualified bids were submitted by the July 16 deadline.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Senate hearing that he bears personal responsibility for the lack of a winning strategy in the ongoing war with Iran.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and auto industry tariffs have fueled Republican concerns in Michigan ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team didn't let a coaching change affect its rosters, and two brothers are hoping to become the future of the Detroit Red Wings.
A community brought together by a wiffleball. The Rinehart Wiffle Ball League really knocked it out of the park when it used its momentum for a good cause.
Some areas will see lows drop into the upper 40s tonight.
The Grosse Pointe Park City Council voted unanimously to approve a new contract with Express Waste Services and replace Priority Waste. The council says it took inspiration from another nearby city after St. Clair Shores made a change to Express Waste last month and saw how much better it's been.
A Farmington Hills, Michigan, man accused of illegally dumping animal remains at a Southfield cemetery has been charged.