Sheriff Chris Swanson discusses 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is running in the 2026 Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary. Swanson discusses his campaign.
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is running in the 2026 Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary. Swanson discusses his campaign.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
The list of Michigan gubernatorial candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm election. Here's a list of candidates who announced they are running.
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the state's 2026 gubernatorial race.
President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.
Democrat and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib talks about Michigan's 2026 12th Congressional District race.
Aisha Farooqi, a Democrat, discusses her campaign for Michigan's 11th Congressional District.
Republican Rep. John James discusses his 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign. James represents Michigan's 10th congressional district.
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker talks about his campaign for Michigan's 11th Congressional District, a seat being left open by Rep. Haley Stevens.
Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.
Perry Johnson discusses his 2026 Republican gubernatorial campaign. Johnson, who ran in 2022 but was disqualified from the ballot, is one of three Republican candidates.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Three GOP candidates, Congessman John James, former Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson, squared off on Thursday in a debate ahead Michigan gubernatorial primary election.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Tim Greimel, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election are next month. Don Ufford, candidate in the Michigan 11th congressional race, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat.
The U.S. Department of Justice intends to place federal election monitors in East Lansing, Detroit and Lansing. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel say the DOJ's letters to three Michigan cities are based on unfounded accusations about the November 2024 election.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Eric Chung, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
Two Democratic candidates for Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race will meet for a debate Tuesday night in Grand Rapids.
Some Michigan residents may have already cast absentee voter ballots with Mallory McMorrow as their Democratic candidate. Here's how to redo that vote.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
Inflation has left Oakland County's public schools struggling to keep up this year. In response, Oakland County Public Schools have joined together in asking the community to increase school funding to fight inflation.
CBS News Detroit spoke with voters to see how they feel about all the changes they're seeing downtown and near the University of Michigan campus.
Absentee ballots are on their way to voters for Michigan's August 4 election.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, say they're looking for information about a minivan believed to be involved in a crash that seriously injured a moped driver on Friday night.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
A 31-year-old man accused of showing a firearm at Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren, Michigan, and threatening workers in June is headed to circuit court after he waived his right to a preliminary exam, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
A 12-year-old child is injured after the electric motorcycle they were operating collided with a parked pickup truck in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Thursday evening.
Three people are injured after a high-speed crash on Interstate 94 in Detroit on Friday night.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The child's mother, Morgan Dushaj, testified that she became concerned when her children did not return, and she was unable to reach the father.
Under a new pilot program at the University of Michigan, first-semester grades for some students will not appear on external transcripts or factor into GPA calculations.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, say they're looking for information about a minivan believed to be involved in a crash that seriously injured a moped driver on Friday night.
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.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
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.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
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.
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.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of starting fires at multiple homes and stealing from the fire station he worked at on the city's west side. Julia Avant shares some of the charges he faces and what his ex-colleagues said about him.
It was a close call for a Michigan State Police trooper who was almost hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver in Roscommon Township.
Thousands of people are expected to head out to Milford, Michigan, this weekend for the Milford Memories Summer Festival.
The popular Pierogi Festival returned to Detroit for another year.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year extension, which made him the highest-paid running back. Gibbs talked being back on the field after the deal was made.