Do snitches net fishes? Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push
State and federal wildlife agencies have developed a new weapon to slow down invasive carp across the Great Lakes region: traitor fish.
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UAW calls talks with Ford productive as strike continues
The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive.
Tigers bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Yankees
The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to continue a five-game road winning streak.
Illinois becomes first state in U.S. to outlaw book bans in libraries
Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of "partisan or doctrinal" disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024.
Government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
At least 6 dead after dust storm causes massive pile-up on Illinois highway
Police said at least six people died, all in the northbound lanes, and more than 30 people on both sides of the highway were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Juul agrees to pay $462M to 6 states and District of Columbia
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
One killed, dozens hurt when theatre roof collapses in Illinois
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
Winter storm causes over 1 million power outages and major travel disruptions
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
Grand jury indicts father of July 4 parade shooting suspect
An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, the Lake County State's Attorney Office said.
Illinois man arrested after stabbing Springfield Township teen for refusing sex
An 18-year-old Illinois man has been arrested after stabbing a 14-year-old girl from Springfield Township because she refused to have sex with him, police said.
Michigan man wanted for murder arrested in Illinois
A Michigan man wanted for murder is behind bars in Illinois after he was arrested on Monday.
MSU Hoops Halts Skid With Win In Champaign
Star guard Ayo Dosunmu crumbled to the floor clutching his left knee moments after Michigan State's Xavier Tillman threw down a huge dunk that lifted the Spartans over the 22nd-ranked Illini 70-69.
Police Say 41 Animals Found Dead in Pet Store
Authorities say 41 small animals were found dead inside a closed pet store.
Illinois Pays $250K To Settle Ex-Lineman's Injury Claims
The University of Illinois has agreed to pay a former football player $250,000 to settle injury claims that helped prompt wider scrutiny of athletics at the school
Underwood Settles In At Illinois After 1 Year At Oklahoma St
Brad Underwood is back home.
Michigan Vs. Illinois 3-9-17
After Travel Trouble, Michigan Beats Illini 75-55 In Big Ten
Derrick Walton scored 19 points for No. 8 seed Michigan (21-11), which meets regular-season conference champion Purdue next.
Michigan State @ Illinois 11-5-16
Illinois, Michigan State Face Off With 2-6 Records
Looking at the schedule back in August, Michigan State-Illinois was not a game many people would have guessed would pit a pair of 2-6 teams against each other.
Michigan Vs. Illinois 10-22-16
No. 3 Michigan Has Proven Ability To Focus On Any Opponent
Michigan has gotten good at focusing on each opponent, avoiding the tendency some teams have of overlooking inferior opponents.
Lovie Smith Feels The Buzz As Illini Approach Opener
The new coach at Illinois, after nearly 20 years in the NFL, has been enjoying the unique environment this week with the season opener against Murray State on Saturday fast approaching.
Michigan's Homecoming Game Vs. Illinois To Kickoff At 3:30 P.M.
The Big Ten Conference Office announced Wednesday (May 11) in conjunction with the institutions the game times for the 14 homecoming games across the league.
Smith's Illinois Contract Could Pay Him Up To $29 Million
University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract that could pay new football coach Lovie Smith as much as $29 million over six years.
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Lapeer fire department says everyone is safe after 11-year-old alerts family of fire
An 11-year-old child alerted her parents of a fire that broke out at their home Sunday night, and all six residents and two dogs safely evacuated. The City of Lapeer Fire and Rescue responded and put the fire out.
Troy School District parents calling for literacy reform
Some of the parents who took part in the march near Livernois and 18 Mile Road allege the district isn't providing proper literacy education for their children who have learning disabilities.
Second person of interest taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A second person of interest in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody.
Michigan Wolverines top Iowa Hawkeyes 90-80
Tarris Reed Jr. scored a career-high 19 points and Michigan got hot from the floor in the second half, pulling away from Iowa to earn a 90-80 Big Ten Conference victory.
City of Detroit receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the first time in 11 years
The city of Detroit's office of budget received the "Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" (GFOA) for its fiscal year 2024 budget, officials announced Friday.
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Lapeer fire department says everyone is safe after 11-year-old alerts family of fire
An 11-year-old child alerted her parents of a fire that broke out at their home Sunday night, and all six residents and two dogs safely evacuated. The City of Lapeer Fire and Rescue responded and put the fire out.
Troy School District parents calling for literacy reform
Some of the parents who took part in the march near Livernois and 18 Mile Road allege the district isn't providing proper literacy education for their children who have learning disabilities.
Oxford High School shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
The Oxford High School shooter was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole, more than two years after four people were killed and seven others were injured.
Second person of interest taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A second person of interest in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody.
Family of Oxford school shooting victims speak during teen's sentencing
The family members of the victims in the Oxford High School shooting spoke during the teen's sentencing on Friday.
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General Motors believes it will start making money on electric vehicles in 2025 as higher margin models arrive
General Motors is losing money on every electric vehicle it sells, but the company says it's on track to generate mid single-digit pretax profit margins in 2025 as it produces more higher margin EVs, works out kinks in battery manufacturing and sees battery cost reductions.
UAW strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles, cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
City of Detroit installs nation's first wireless charging road for EVs
Detroit had the country's first paved road and electronic traffic signal installed, and now the Motor City has the nation's first wireless charging road.
Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs due to potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
GM-UAW tentative agreement hangs in the balance as workers divided
The tentative agreement ratification vote for General Motors and United Auto Workers is turning into a nailbiter.
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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star, dies at 29
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon announced her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell died on Dec. 9 in an Instagram post.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
Remembering Ryan O'Neal
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the career of one of the most popular actors of the 1970s, the Oscar-nominated star of "Love Story," "Paper Moon" and "Barry Lyndon," who died Friday at the age of 82.
Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights named one of the best in the US
According to USA Today's 10Best Zoo Lights list, the event was ranked No. 9, followed by WildLights at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert, California.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
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Second person of interest taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A second person of interest in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
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The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Michigan health department warns of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from breeder
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from sellers in Lapeer and Macomb counties.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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Michigan Wolverines top Iowa Hawkeyes 90-80
Tarris Reed Jr. scored a career-high 19 points and Michigan got hot from the floor in the second half, pulling away from Iowa to earn a 90-80 Big Ten Conference victory.
NFC North-leading Detroit Lions lose, Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win
Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and the Chicago Bears played their most impressive game of the season, beating the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions 28-13.
Northwestern beats Detroit Mercy 91-59
Nick Martinelli came off the bench to hit 10 of 12 from the field for a career-high 22 points as Northwestern rolled to a 91-59 win over winless Detroit Mercy.
Red Wings captain Larkin hurt after being hit from behind, Senators win 5-1
Claude Giroux and Vladimir Tarasenko each had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators beat Detroit 5-1 on Saturday night in a game overshadowed by a hit from behind that left Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin face-down and motionless on the ice.
Reserve Isaac Traudt's 18 points lead No. 10 Creighton in a 109-64 rout of Central Michigan
Isaac Traudt set career highs with five 3-pointers and 18 points off the bench, and five other Creighton players scored in double figures as the No. 10 Bluejays routed Central Michigan 109-64.
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Michigan Matters: Detroit's Return as a pro boxing mecca and health of the region as fall turns to winter
The Motor City's ties to boxing are deep, dating back to Joe Louis, who grew up in Detroit and dominated the sport in the 1930s and 40s.
Michigan Matters: Talking with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Riney discusses the recent $400 million donation by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for two different projects they are involved with in the Motor City.
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Troy School District parents calling for literacy reform
Those who participated in the march say they aim to raise awareness that they hope will bring fundamental reading and literacy skills to all kids in the district and others in Oakland County.
Potential NFL "Fan of the Year" needs your vote
Robert Gonzalez, a Detroit Lions superfan needs your help to become the NFL's "Fan of the Year."
Detroit Lions fans react to loss against Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions fans react to loss against Chicago Bears
Hundreds of guns collected at Southfield gun buyback
The buyback is held with $10,000 in funding from the Oakland County Safer Communities Fund, as appropriated by the county board of commissioners.
5-year-old dies after accidental shooting in Detroit
A 5-year-old fatally shot themselves in the face after being left unsupervised on Dec. 9, according to the Detroit Police Department.