Biden administration announces plans to expand firearms background checks
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
A set of bills passed by the Michigan Senate earlier this month would prohibit guns at polling locations. One side of the aisle says it'll help stop voter intimidation, and the other says it goes too far.
New Michigan laws take effect Tuesday, Feb. 13. They include gun safety, right-to-work repeal, prevailing wage, clean energy laws and more.
Michigan's new gun safety laws, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April 2023, will go into effect on Feb. 13.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining 19 other attorneys general asking the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to address sales of military-grade ammunition to civilians.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
New laws will be taking effect in the first few months of 2024, including a set of laws that aim to increase gun safety in Michigan.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
In an exclusive with CBS News Detroit state Rep. Angela Rigas says her new Constitutional Carry bill won't pass the legislature--but despite the long odds to get it across the finish line, it's still a battle worth fighting.
On Monday afternoon, Michigan became the 21st state to implement a red flag law, which allows a judge to decide if guns should be taken away from people deemed a threat to themselves or others.
This order allows law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from a person deemed by a court, to be a risk to themselves or others.
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
Committee hearings for Michigan gun reform bills will be heard this week. The bills were proposed three days after the mass shooting at Michigan State University that left three students dead.
Hundreds of MSU students decided not to return to campus. Instead, they protested, demanding stronger gun laws.
State Superintendent Michael Rice is pushing for Michigan lawmakers to pass commonsense gun laws following the tragic shooting on Michigan State University's campus.
As the Michigan State University community mourns, some are taking action to try and prevent further gun violence.
It took a quick reaction to save the life of an Oak Park teacher participating in a friendly basketball game between students and teachers.
Detroit City FC continues their road trip with a matchup against Loudoun United FC this Saturday in Virginia.
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war.
We are expecting mild temperatures and more rain over the weekend.
The retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.
It took a quick reaction to save the life of an Oak Park teacher participating in a friendly basketball game between students and teachers.
Detroit City FC continues their road trip with a matchup against Loudoun United FC this Saturday in Virginia.
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war.
We are expecting mild temperatures and more rain over the weekend.
The retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Here's how you can snag $25 tickets to concerts heading to Metro Detroit this year.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
The Washtenaw County Health Department says the bat was found in the 48108 zip code.
In a neighborhood longing for access to nutritious foods, customers and staff couldn't contain their excitement as the doors finally opened Wednesday at the Detroit People's Food Co-Op.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Detroit City FC continues their road trip with a matchup against Loudoun United FC this Saturday in Virginia.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
The game between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postposed Monday night because of inclement weather.
A Royal Oak catering company secured the contract to help feed the draft workers.
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono will testify before Congress on May 23 for a hearing called “Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos."
The Detroit Public Schools Community District says it has seen a surge in consumption of marijuana edibles and vape pens at schools and is urging local, state and federal leaders to implement a policy.
It took a quick reaction to save the life of an Oak Park teacher participating in a friendly basketball game between students and teachers.
The Divine 9 is hosting voter registration events at Whitehead Memorial Church Of God In Christ in Ypsilanti, Third New Hope Baptist Church in Detroit and Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac on Sunday, May 5.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Addison and Bubbles! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.