Michigan Democrats demand Trump allow Gordie Howe Bridge to open
Michigan Democrats are demanding that President Trump allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River.
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Michigan Democrats are demanding that President Trump allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River.
Popular mapping apps have begun showing routes to the Gordie Howe International Bridge before the Detroit-Windsor crossing has welcomed any travelers, the bridge authority confirmed Tuesday.
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says some mapping apps are starting to show the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a route over the Detroit River - but the bridge isn't open yet.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
A Canadian man was arrested after he walked across the not-yet-open Gordie Howe International Bridge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
A 28-year-old Canadian man with a criminal history was taken into custody on March 6 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the man walked across the not-yet-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Toll rates have been announced for crossing the soon-to-be-open Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has moved into the "testing and commissioning" stage.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Reactions continue in response to President Trump’s threats to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from starting operations for its crossing between Detroit and Windsor.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Officials say the Canada Border Service Agency intercepted and redirected the driver back to the United States.
Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now slated for early 2026.
The multi-billion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge project has finally reached its final stages.
A report from the financial and analytics company S&P Global suggests that the opening of the bridge could be delayed as much as six months.
It's been a roller coaster ride day after President Trump initially announced plans to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada to 50%.
American and Canadian leaders are celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Now that the work to connect the bridge deck between Windsor and Detroit is complete, the span is an official border crossing.
Over the next month, workers will install one more segment on the U.S. side before they put in the final piece on the span.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has some wondering what the response would look like if a similar incident were to happen on the Detroit River.
A second bridge connecting Detroit and Canada over the Detroit River won't open for travel until fall 2025, months later than anticipated.
While the Gordie Howe International Bridge will connect the U.S. and Canada, another goal of the developers is to connect with the communities surrounding the site.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
City leaders say programs like Motor City Match are part of a longer effort to bring more businesses, services and investment to Detroit's commercial corridors.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
Two Detroit men are charged in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Berkley girl.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
If you have outdoor plans to kick off the weekend across Southeast Michigan, you will want to keep an eye on the radar.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
Ann Arbor Police responded to South Knightsbridge Circle after receiving a report that a body was found outside.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Showers and storms are possible tonight as the heat ramps up again next week.
Former Warren police officer James Burke was back in a Mount Clemens court Friday for the third day of his manslaughter trial.
The 8-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in the Bahamas in early April, was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators Thursday.
Empty storefronts can still be found on commercial corridors across Detroit. But city leaders say programs like Motor City Match are helping entrepreneurs open businesses in neighborhoods that have long needed more services.
A Pickney man says a sidewalk art display in the city was removed by Livingston County law enforcement officers.