Watch CBS News
The Education Freedom Tax Credit was created to bridge the gap when it comes to American literacy rates throughout grade schools, according to federal leaders in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon is touting a new program she says will improve literacy rates in Michigan. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports on her visit to Hamtramck where she detailed the Education Freedom Tax Credit and what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said about it.
The results of an absentee ballot review could have an impact on the Hamtramck mayoral race that ended in Adam Alharbi's win over Muhith Mahmood.
On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office."
Hamtramck police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in an alley early Tuesday morning.
The popular Fat Tuesday treat in Metro Detroit is a fried doughnut-style, Polish-American, treat called paczki. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey gets his first taste of one during his live broadcast from Hamtramck on Feb. 17.
If it's Fat Tuesday in Detroit, you will find bakery boxes piled high with icing-coated or sugar-dusted, deep-fried fluffy doughnuts called paczki.
Michigan Supreme Court orders state appellate court to make "expedited" decision in Hamtramck's absentee ballot litigation.
An arrest has been made in the investigation of a Dec. 28 robbery and assault in the Metro Detroit city of Hamtramck, police said.
Hamtramck's new mayor, Adam Alharbi, was sworn in on Sunday.
Hamtramck's new mayor, Adam Alharbi, was sworn in on Sunday. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the potential outcome of the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling on whether to include the 37 absentee votes that were found uncounted after the November election, Alharbi is hitting the ground running.
Adam Alharbi was set to be sworn in as mayor of Hamtramck on Sunday, even as his opponent is contesting November's election. Julia Avant reports from Alharbi's inauguration party.
A Wayne County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck mayoral candidate and City Councilman Muhith Mahmood over his residency.
The push to include 37 uncounted ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral race has made its way to the Michigan Supreme Court.
City Councilmember Muhith Mahmood, who lost by 11 votes to Adam Alharbi, is appealing a Wayne County judge's ruling not to tabulate the 37 uncounted absentee ballots, something his lawyer says is violating voter rights.
A woman who was last seen at a bar in Hamtramck a week ago has been located, according to police.
A recount of ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral election once again affirms that Adam Alharbi was the winner over City Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
The Hamtramck City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, City Manager Max Garbarino and Special Investigator David Adamczyk on Tuesday following an investigation.
Records show that City Councilman Muhith Mahmood filed a petition for a recount on Nov. 19.
Two weeks after Election Day, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers has now officially certified the results of the Hamtramck mayoral race and city council elections.
The election is not over yet for Hamtramck mayor, as a difference of about 11 votes remains between the top two seats.
Six Wayne County communities are participating in Rx Kids – a project that gives cash to mothers who are pregnant or have newborns.
Hamtramck's mayoral race between Adam Alharbi and Muhith Mahmood is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Following months of controversy in Hamtramck, including the departures of the police chief and city manager, the city's mayoral race is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Election Day ballots in Hamtramck included the mayoral race and city council. CBS News Detroit has team coverage on how those races looked as results came in.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
A 61-year-old individual is in critical condition and another person is in custody after an assault in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning, according to police.
A Macomb County Circuit Court judge has sent the case of the man charged in a fatal 2024 explosion in Clinton Township, Michigan, back to district court, according to legal records filed on Friday.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Police in Livonia, Michigan, are investigating after an individual was found dead in a creek on Saturday evening.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
A runner is in the hospital after he was attacked by three dogs in Plymouth Township, Michigan, on Saturday morning, police said, and at least one of the animals was shot by an officer.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
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 is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Dusty May leads Michigan into an Elite Eight matchup against Rick Barnes and Tennessee.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
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.
The U.S. conflict with Iran has entered its fifth week. Concerns are growing that the military campaign could soon include U.S. troops on the ground. Christian Benavides reports.
200 Metro Detroit students on Sunday began a 1,900-mile adventure. It's part of the Midnight Golf program. The trip will take them to Savannah, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Michigan men's basketball team is headed to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament after they routed Tennessee 95-62 on Sunday. Matt Finkel reports from Chicago, where the game happened, and Julia Avant speaks with excited Wolverines fans in Ann Arbor.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was forced to land at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Thousands of signs, all advocating for change, were around downtown Detroit on Saturday during a "No Kings" protest. The demonstration was one of many that took place around America in response to policies created by the Trump administration. Julia Avant spoke to protesters who said their movement is growing and so is their anger.