Highland Park resident "disappointed" after some council members walk out of meeting
Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.
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Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three council members walked out of last night's city council meeting.
The mayor of Highland Park declared an emergency at Monday night's city council meeting to address the millions of dollars the city owes in unpaid water bills.
On Thursday, the city of Highland Park began accepting marijuana business license applications, but then the city council voted to place a moratorium on the applications.
Last week, the city council asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to look into the city's finances. On Monday, Highland Park City Council passed a resolution for an expedited bankruptcy.
The feud between the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Highland Park reached its boiling point. On Monday, the city council approved a resolution to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.
Earlier this week, the city requested the state look into its finances, but a former mayor of the city is now saying the problem started from decisions made in Lansing.
The ruling now has the city on the clock to pay it's mounting debt, but city officials say they don't have the money to pay.
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected the city of Highland Park's request to appeal a ruling last year that the city must pay over $20 million in unpaid fees to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
The apartment where the bodies of three rappers were discovered is being sold at an auction on May 1.
"This homicide was not random and had nothing to (do) with music or a performance," police said on Twitter.
As thousands of customers in Michigan are still without power following Wednesday's ice storm, several communities have opened warming centers for residents to use.
Entrepreneurs seeking to open a brick-and-mortar in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park will have a chance to win $100,000 in the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.
Michigan State Police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was found fatally shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Highland Park apartment complex.
The Homework House is a resource for kids in the community by offering them assistance with school work and a quiet place to get their work done.
MSP is investigating a homicide that happened near the area of Woodward and Florence in Highland Park.
Children can stop by for a meal and explore the library, music room, computer lab and much more.
The men, ages 42 and 68, were found in the home on Massachusetts Street near Oakland Avenue.
"The Level Of Homelessness And Unemployment Here Is Off The Charts"
A man was found shot to death Thursday morning in Highland Park according to police who are investigating.
A 44-year-old man is in police custody on multiple charges after 50 grams of cocaine was found in his 2002 Escalade after being stopped for fraudulent insurance, Michigan State Police say.
Highland Park residents are coping with a newly discovered health hazard after elevated lead levels were detected.
The fire at the Bishop Moore Apartments on Manchester Parkway, between Woodward and Second avenues, displaced hundreds of residents.
He's being held a $500,000 bond.
Officials say there are no suspects at this time.
The pair still faces trial in Hamtramck and Detroit.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A tow truck driver from Detroit died in the aftermath of a crash with a semi tractor early Tuesday in Macomb County
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The U.S. military said it carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News has this report.
A man was arrested after the FBI and New York City Police Department said he ignited fireworks and started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning.
President Trump is calling for an additional 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, to take effect on August 19. Here's a look at what's included in the series of proclamations signed by Mr. Trump on Monday.
Good Tuesday morning Family, Partly sunny, high 81 with patchy smoke still lingering across the area. There is an isolated risk for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms this morning and again early this afternoon with the arrival of a cold front later today. Looking at mostly dry conditions next few days with temperatures dipping below average during the mid to late week period. Next chance at precipitation over the weekend.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached over 6,100 cases. The Village of Holly has a boil water advisory. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.