Sumpter Township police banking on millage vote to keep department running
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
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Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
The clerk's office is preparing equipment and procedural updates ahead of the November 2026 general election.
Waterford Township was one of five townships in Oakland County to see voters reject millage proposals addressing public safety.
Thursday was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and on Saturday, a nationwide organization made sure to honor that anniversary by increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education in Metro Detroit and across the U.S.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens' bid for the U.S. Senate is over, but at 43, her political career may not be.
Early and absentee voting accounted for well over half of the ballots in several Southeast Michigan counties, officials say.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat in a race that attracted national attention.
Donavan McKinney has defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
U.S. Rep. John James, endorsed by President Trump, is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary race in Michigan, according to CBS News.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.
Democratic Socialist Yousef Rabhi is claiming victory in Ann Arbor's mayoral race after Democratic incumbent Christopher Taylor conceded the city's mayoral race on Tuesday.
Michigan voting trends are skewing toward absentee ballots and early in-person voting, based on Secretary of State data.
Click here to see the results from the August 2026 primary election in Michigan.
Michigan's 11th congressional district will have an open seat after Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her bid in the U.S. Senate race.
Army Captain and President Trump endorsed Mike Bouchard Jr. is projected to be the winner of the 10th congressional district Republican primary on Tuesday, according to CBS News.
CBS News Detroit is following multiple local, state and federal races in Michigan, including the gubernatorial and U.S. House and Senate races.
Voters are deciding primary races Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
The U.S. Department of Justice said it is monitoring polling sites in Detroit, Hamtramck, Lansing and East Lansing during the August 4 Michigan primary.
The Justice Department sent letters to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing in late June that included informing the cities of the department's intention to place election monitors at some polling locations for the Aug. 4 primary, according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Two progressive Democrats are facing off in a competitive primary race for Ann Arbor's mayor. Incumbent Christopher Taylor has held the position since 2014 and is seeking a fourth and final term as mayor. He faces Democratic Socialist challenger Yousef Rabhi, who has served as Washtenaw County Commissioner since 2023.
Michigan voters are heading to the polls on Aug. 4, casting their ballots for a variety of races, including gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and 13 congressional House races.
Here's what you need to know about when polls open and close on Election Day.
With Detroiters heading to the polls on Tuesday, one of the most important things to understand is how to fill out the partisan section of the ballot correctly.
On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
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."
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.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
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.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
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.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield helped celebrate the grand opening of 17 new affordable housing units on the city's east side.
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere over the weekend, one Detroit boxing trainer recounts meeting Panettiere through her former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.
Tuesday, those with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
Survivors of alleged abuse at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights are once again calling for change and accountability.
A human skull that was dropped off at a Chelsea, Michigan, Goodwill location earlier this year was not a medical or teaching specimen, police said.