Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
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The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
Nearly 60 years after his death, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continue to be honored and celebrated by the next generation.
Temperatures may have plummeted into the single digits on Monday, but that didn't stop more than one hundred people from honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield.
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and UAW President Shawn Fain are scheduled to speak at the event to discuss fair labor rights and the war in Gaza, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to advocating for civil rights.
Eastern Michigan University will once again kick off its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with former New Jersey Judge Victoria Pratt as the keynote speaker.
The home had been open for public tours through last month, when it was closed for an "extensive renovation project" that is not expected to be completed until 2025.
Hundreds of Detroiters gathered Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom March in Detroit.
The speech took place after he and over 100,000 people walked down Woodward in a march called the Walk to Freedom.
The multiple days of celebration in June will include a march, freedom summits, and the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the hard work and dedication of Martin Luther King Jr., hundreds gathered for the 37th annual MLK President's luncheon at Eastern Michigan University on Monday.
The 22-foot tall sculpture, named "The Embrace," represents the hug between Dr. King and his wife after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., various communities will be hosting celebrations over the weekend and Monday.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free entry into its parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Eastern Michigan University is planning a series of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"He had a very good sense of people and how those people were reacting to the times and he could capture that essence. I think that was one of his greatest skills"
In celebration of Black History Month, Farmington Hills residents recognize the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Selma follows three attempts by civil rights leaders led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. back in 1965 to stage a peaceful march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. Even though the events happened nearly 50 years ago, the message is all too timely.
2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Great March to Freedom, where some 250,000 people marched down Woodward Avenue in 1963.
Numerous cities, schools and organizations in the Detroit area have special events planned for today to celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back on DTE's request for a rate hike after the utility company submitted a $474 million proposal on Tuesday.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument in the parking lot, and the urgent care was not being targeted.
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.
The police department says they've received countless complaints of children and teenagers riding e-bikes and traditional bicycles recklessly through the city.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a car that gets 27 mpg.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back on DTE's request for a rate hike after the utility company submitted a $474 million proposal on Tuesday.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Temperatures continue to cool this week with frost possible Friday and Saturday mornings.
Police in Harper Woods, Michigan, are investigating after shots were fired on Wednesday at an urgent care. Police say no injuries were reported, and no arrests have yet been made.
It's been 10 years since Detroit launched Project Clean Slate, and in that time, thousands of people have had their records wiped clean. On Wednesday, city officials celebrated the 20,000th expunged conviction.
The number of Michigan communities where golf carts can legally be operated on public streets would increase should pending legislation move forward.