Perry Johnson talks 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign
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.
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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.
All votes will be certified before the terms of office begin for Michigan's local elected officials, under a package of bills signed Monday.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
The United Auto Workers has granted endorsements in two key Michigan races.
More than 40 Wayne County communities will vote on the proposed tax, including 17 that have opted out of it until now.
Voter registration in Michigan will include opt-out instructions for those who otherwise are automatically registered to vote, the Secretary of State says.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
Michigan officials say 2,095 designs for the state's "I Voted" sticker contest were submitted this year, four times the number submitted in the first contest two years ago.
The candidates who participated in Thursday's debate were Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, businessman Perry Johnson, former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and longtime pastor Ralph Rebandt.
Over 2.1 million voter registrations have been canceled or identified for future cancellation in Michigan since 2019, the Secretary of State says.
Perry Johnson's campaign seeks a court order to stop John James from using the phrase "John James Governor" in campaign materials, saying it could mislead Michigan voters.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Two brothers who were acquitted in the Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot case are suing state and federal officials, alleging that they were framed and unlawfully detained, which impacted their business.
A car was shot while traveling eastbound on I-94 in St. Clair Township, and the suspect was taken into custody, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says.
On Thursday, the CEO issued an update on how the company is improving and acknowledged customer frustrations.
A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Charla Pendergrass entered the plea Wednesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. She still faces felony murder, premeditated murder and unlawful imprisonment charges
Some Metro Detroit residents say the rising cost of fuel is forcing changes to daily routines and household budgets.
Parents at Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores are outraged by a policy requiring female students to share personal health information.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Stevie Wonder's two December shows at the Fox Theatre are sold out and on the resale market, with some tickets now being listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's new "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
Dylan Larkin will not skate with the Detroit Red Wings when training camp starts on Thursday due to an upper-body injury, according to interim general manager Shawn Horcoff.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
CBS News got an inside look in the newly restore Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, months after an attack.
A Clawson woman has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence in the death of 17-year-old London Thomas — the Detroit teenager her son is serving 25 to 50 years in prison for killing — the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
For months, Priority Waste customers in cities across Metro Detroit have voiced concerns about trash pickup delays and other service failures from the company. On Thursday, the CEO issued an update on the company's improvements and acknowledged customer frustrations.