Jennifer Granholm visits Michigan, announces new program to increase EV battery workforce
The Battery Workforce Initiative creates national guidelines for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators.
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The Battery Workforce Initiative creates national guidelines for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators.
Michigan officials released statements as the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case involving the FDA's actions to make mifepristone more accessible.
On Thursday, Whitmer outlined how much the event will be a boon for business in the Motor City.
Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contracts.
Justice David Viviano says he won't seek reelection to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Access to government communications could get easier if bills that passed the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee move forward.
It was just a few hours before Michigan State University's new president took the reins when the chair of the Board of Trustees resigned her post.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touted a strong economy and believes inflation is returning to normal levels while making several stops across Detroit on Wednesday, including NewLab at Michigan Central.
An official says a fake Certificate of Votes was submitted to the U.S. Senate following Michigan's 2020 presidential election.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered for flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to honor the students who died in the Michigan State University shooting.
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
On the second day of the budget season in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her way to Detroit to talk about how her financial planning will impact education and Detroit families.
Although 2024 has only just begun, the state budget season is already here. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget for fiscal year 2025 to a joint appropriations session on Wednesday.
Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong have advanced in the race to fill open seats in two Democratic-leaning Michigan House districts.
Two Michigan House districts will hold special election primaries to fill seats that were held by Democrats whose departures have left the legislative chamber in an even split since November.
Whitmer outlined plans to invest more than a billion dollars to increase and renovate housing across the state and she announced plans to make community college tuition free. Republican lawmakers said they are very concerned about the cost of her plans.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address in Lansing on Wednesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her sixth State of the State Address Wednesday evening.
Gov.Gretchen Whitmer will give her sixth State of the State Address at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would provide free community college tuition for all high school graduates.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged President Biden to personally speak out about the abortion issue more.
More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions that block large-scale renewable energy projects.
Michigan officials are projecting that the state's tax revenue will see a slight decrease from the previous year but then rebound in the next two years.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Washington Governor Jay Inslee placed a wager ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
This marks Whitmer's sixth State of the State Address.
A federal lawsuit says the University of Michigan wrongly denied in-state tuition to the son of a Foreign Service officer and a USAID employee who declared Ann Arbor as their permanent home while stationed abroad.
Diesel and gas prices jumped again in Michigan and the U.S. in the past 24 hours, with diesel costs smashing previous records.
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
Diesel and gas prices jumped again in Michigan and the U.S. in the past 24 hours, with diesel costs smashing previous records.
A federal lawsuit says the University of Michigan wrongly denied in-state tuition to the son of a Foreign Service officer and a USAID employee who declared Ann Arbor as their permanent home while stationed abroad.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
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."
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.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
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.
The Belle Isle Ballfield at Belle Isle Park is getting renovations and updates that include a scoreboard, new bleachers and custom-designed dugouts. CBS Detroit has this look.
More than 400 students who attend the Detroit Lions Academy in Detroit got a warm welcome back to class on Tuesday with backpack giveaways and representatives from the Detroit Lions organization.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate after a news helicopter owned by the NBC station in Los Angeles crashed while on assignment to cover a deadly bus crash. Two of those killed were the news crew on the flight. CBS News has this report.
Beverly Hills has imposed limits on e-bikes. Deputies are investigating the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy in Pontiac. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Fam! Looking at mostly cloudy skies with a few showers and thunderstorms scattered today. High 73°. Tomorrow and Friday a bit of sun, then showers return for the weekend.