Whitmer orders flags raised to full staff Monday
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol and all other public buildings across the state to be raised to full staff.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol and all other public buildings across the state to be raised to full staff.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that two business expansion projects are expected to bring 140 good-paying jobs in Jackson and Warren.
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman's constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
The Antrim County Circuit Court approved two motions from the state regarding the trial of five people accused in the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot case.
The Democratic governor unveiled the 2024 fiscal year budget during a joint session between the House and Senate appropriations committees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic leaders rolled out the largest tax break for working families and seniors in decades.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced support for two business expansion projects which are set to bring 155 new jobs and generate a private investment of $12 million in Detroit and Fenton.
Whitmer presented her agenda in her fifth State of the State speech, which is her first since winning reelection.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce a plan during her State of the State speech Wednesday to provide prekindergarten education for all 4-year-olds in Michigan in an attempt to help families with rising costs.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that 195 schools will receive nearly $25 million to hire school resource officers for the next three years.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to push for a fighter mission at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.
The Democratic governor will travel to Norway first before heading to Switzerland to speak at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos next week to speak on a panel to discuss "The Return of Manufacturing."
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for K-12 students to design a creative cover for the 2023 State of the State program.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to deliver the 2023 State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Gov. Whitmer called the sentencing last week of two men convicted of plotting to kidnap her "just," while urging both parties to confront threats and violent rhetoric.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for second term as the state's 49th governor on Sunday, pushing a message of unity and working together during remarks on the state Capitol steps as Democrats took full control of the state government for the first time in 40 years.
Democrats will be in charge of Michigan's state government for the first time in nearly 40 years come January, raising progressive hopes of undoing decades of Republican-backed measures and advancing an agenda that includes restrictions on guns and help for the working poor.
Croft was convicted in August on conspiracy charges and of possessing an unregistered explosive.
Adam Fox was the "driving force" behind the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, prosecutors said.
Adam Fox returned to federal court Tuesday, four months after he and Barry Croft Jr. were convicted of conspiracy charges at a second trial in Grand Rapids.
Carhartt is expanding its operations in Dearborn and creating 125 jobs in the areas of product design, digital marketing, customer care and operations as a response to increased demand.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer awarded grants to support the construction of 145 new homes and rental housing to increase the number of housing units for residents in six counties.
Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar did not have a direct role in the conspiracy but were members of a paramilitary group that trained with Adam Fox, who faces a possible life sentence in a separate case in federal court.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a rebuild of Haggerty Road in Van Buren Township to support Our Next Energy's (ONE) new gigafactory.
One of three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison for assisting him before the FBI broke up the scheme in 2020.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
A fatal crash happened on I-96 after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of a disabled car, but the driver was still inside.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
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.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
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.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
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.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks. Long lines have grown at some airports, but locally, the Detroit Metro Airport seems to be the opposite.
According to Detroit folklore, the Nain Rouge ("Red Dwarf") cursed the city after founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac attacked the creature in 1701. The annual Marche du Nain Rouge celebrates the legend with a costumed parade.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
Detroit police said they were looking for a woman who was last seen Saturday at Hollywood Casino. She was reported found on Monday morning.
Iran has answered President Trump's threat to "obliterate" the country's power plants if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday evening, with more attacks on Israel and Gulf states, and threats to respond in kind.