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Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on data center companies that want to invest in Michigan to support a "responsible growth" plan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet counties for severe rainfall and flooding on June 29.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
A "summer blend" of gasoline, which is intended to help prevent the formation of smog but is also more expensive than regular unleaded gas, will not be required in Southeast Michigan for 2026.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The summer blend of gasoline, which hasn't yet been required in Southeast Michigan, is 10 to 20 cents a gallon more expensive than off-season gas.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance in the aftermath of the March 6 tornado outbreak.
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.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
The funding comes from the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and will create 603 units throughout 13 different projects.
The School Success Partnership program in Michigan is facing drastic funding cuts, with a significant portion of its budget missing from proposed state budgets for 2026-27.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is leading a week-long delegation to a European defense industry conference, seeking to attract investment and foster partnerships for Michigan.
A Michigan judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy's plan to sell 13 dams to an out-of-state private equity firm.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Trump to declare a major disaster in response to severe weather that swept through a large swath of the Lower Peninsula between April 10 and April 21, state officials said Friday.
A Hawaii man has been charged with threatening Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and also threatening to shoot up the state capitol in Lansing.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt asked the Department of Justice to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's role in a $20 million grant scandal.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to file a major disaster declaration application with federal officials over April's severe weather.
A man was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday along Meyers Road in Oakland County, police said.
"This is pretty unprecedented," Ali Abazeed, Detroit's chief public health officer, said about the air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
"This is pretty unprecedented," Ali Abazeed, Detroit's chief public health officer, said about the air quality due to wildfire smoke.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
The last 20 years have seen a steady number of wildfire occurrences in the U.S. and an increase in Canada.
A man was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday along Meyers Road in Oakland County, police said.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Rapunzel and Jackson are two of the shelter cats that are available for adoption through Michigan Humane.
An air quality alert continued into Friday for Detroit. President Trump said he wants the FBI to reopen a Michigan election-related investigation. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Organizations around Metro Detroit have canceled, postponed or changed outdoor event and program schedules in response to the wildfire smoke plumes.
An air quality alert continues into Friday for Metro Detroit due to the persistence of wildfire smoke in the atmosphere. Looking ahead to the weekend, Southeast Michigan faces a marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
Smoke remains dense through the day Friday before improving late in the evening as shower chances return.