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Michigan has ranked among one of the most welcoming states for gay and transgender people, being a place where they can live while facing the least discrimination, according to a recent index.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will spend two days in Washington D.C. to pitch the state for federal resources, including additional investment in "economic and workforce development, innovation and cross-border cooperation."
An organization working to amend a 2023 Michigan law that limits local governments' authority over renewable projects didn't gather enough signatures to get its petition on the November ballot.
A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday aims to make sure insurance covers mental health treatments like physical health services.
A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to the rural region.
State officials say Jason Tolonen allegedly sent threatening emails to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties following a severe storm and tornadoes.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE announced an expansion to rebuild water infrastructure, supporting 4,350 jobs.
Whitmer will share details about her early life and how those experiences shaped her political vision as a leader, how she navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and became a target in a kidnapping plot. Whitmer's motto in politics, she writes in her book, is to "get s*** done."
For more than 30 years, Michiganders who wanted to start a family using a paid surrogate could find themselves facing jail time or even a fine.
The signed legislation will improve safety guidelines for child car seats, and education for foster care children.
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.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12 in a case involving the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
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.
A Detroit man has been sentenced on a second-degree murder charge in the 2025 death of his wife.
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.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12 in a case involving the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
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.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
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 acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
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.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
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.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's 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.
Travelers report waiting for hours to get through security lines at the nation's airports, as Transportation Security Administration officers wait for their pay to resume. CBS News has this report.
Here's what to look for, and be aware of, should you get a suspicious email or message regarding tax filing season.
Cool and dry conditions will hold on Saturday, with rain arriving on Sunday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
After residents in Clawson, Michigan, reported a possible DTE impersonator, a resident in Troy says someone came to her home claiming to be from the utility company.