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The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
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The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
Metro Detroit drivers might not be seeing it yet, but the average cost of unleaded regular gas across Michigan has crossed the $4 a gallon price point.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Gas prices are continuing to trend up in Michigan and across the country. Vice President JD Vance, during a speech in Auburn Hills Wednesday, said the Trump administration is taking steps soon to help alleviate the increased costs.
U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy.
Gas prices in Michigan inched up 4 cents in the past week after seeing a 56-cent spike in the previous week, AAA says.
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Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Gas prices in Michigan jumped up 56 cents in the past week, in keeping with gas price spikes across the country, AAA says.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Metro Detroit motorists are starting to notice higher gas prices at the pump. Here's a look at what's feeding that, and how to keep gas mileage as efficient as possible.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Michigan gas prices were averaging $2.99 a gallon for regular unleaded on Monday morning, AAA said.
Oil prices rose over the weekend, following the military action in Iran. That could result in higher prices at the pump, in addition to any price swings for other reasons.
The average price per gallon of unleaded gas in Michigan is currently at $2.85, AAA says.
Gas prices in Michigan reached a new high for 2026 last week, according to tracking by AAA-The Auto Club Group.
Gas prices in Michigan are down 7 cents per gallon this week, AAA-The Auto Club Group reports.
The results of an absentee ballot review could have an impact on the Hamtramck mayoral race that ended in Adam Alharbi's win over Muhith Mahmood.
New charges involving a 14-year-old victim have been added to the sexual assault investigation against a former Detroit Police Department sergeant.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
A homeowner is being treated for burn injuries after a house fire early Friday in Southgate, firefighters said.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
The results of an absentee ballot review could have an impact on the Hamtramck mayoral race that ended in Adam Alharbi's win over Muhith Mahmood.
New charges involving a 14-year-old victim have been added to the sexual assault investigation against a former Detroit Police Department sergeant.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
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Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
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Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
For a Foodie Friday segment on March 27, Greystone Pickleball Club in Auburn Hills presented some of its bar and restaurant menu items.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that has led to massive lines and wait times at many airports around the country. CBS News has this report.
Morning rush hour traffic was snarled on Friday on Interstate 696 near Exit 22 / Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
New ramp closures are set to begin on I-75 as part of the Restore the Reuther project. Emergency pay has been ordered for TSA officers. Those headlines, sports and weather are in our news brief.
TGIF! Good morning Family! Cool air kicks off the weekend! Partly sunny and breezy today. High around 38. A passing low brings flurries and widely scattered snow showers tonight. Some minor accumulations of a dusting to a few tenths possible mainly in the Saginaw Valley/Thumb. We don't stay cold as a warming trend continues into the weekend with dry conditions.