Oakland County Sheriff: Distracted driving is still a problem
Months after Michigan's distracted driving law went into effect, some drivers are still unaware of the rules.
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Months after Michigan's distracted driving law went into effect, some drivers are still unaware of the rules.
High-speed chases are becoming a growing concern among police departments in Metro Detroit.
The William Booth Legal Aid Clinic through the Salvation Army provides legal services for low-income residents living in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Lawmakers in Lansing are working on legislation to better address hate crimes and provide prosecutors with the tools to effectively punish perpetrators.
On Friday, Michigan became the first state in decades to repeal a right-to-work law that allowed workers to opt out of paying union dues and fees. The change goes into effect 90 days after the current legislative session ends.
Michigan House Bill 4235 aims to give union workers a tax benefit that was taken away in 2017.
The Michigan State Senate said cheers to a bill that would permanently allow cocktails-to-go
Michigan lawmakers late Tuesday approved $125 million in emergency relief to fight the coronavirus outbreak, including $50 million to help expand the health care system's capacity amid rising cases during the pandemic.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban declawing of cats in Michigan.
Fed-up doctors and health advocates want Michigan lawmakers to curb insurers' cost-control methods they say are delaying care, frustrating patients, and creating unnecessary red tape and expense for providers.
Officials say only money from the state will fix the district's problems, both financial and educational.
The bill doesn't outline new fees but says the state Education Department cannot implement fees exceeding actual costs.
Few people would oppose putting more money into roads and schools. But even a perception that officials are being soft on criminals in exchange can be a spoiler
The township supervisor is calling on lawmakers to change current Michigan law that does not permit local governments to ban or even regulate gas and oil drilling.
The Michigan Legislature has given final approval to bills designed to give police more tools to arrest drivers under the influence of drugs.
Late-night wrangling over hiking taxes to improve roads overshadowed Michigan lawmakers' final days in Lansing before they broke for much of the summer.
The political battle over the effort to raise the minimum wage in Michigan continues between Lansing and proponents of a petition drive.
Lawmakers say the changes will help ensure people with disabilities are treated "for who they really are."
Michigan abortion foes have collected enough signatures to put a proposal before lawmakers to ban abortion coverage from health plans unless a separate policy is bought.
A federal court on Friday delivered a harsh review of Michigan's Republican-controlled Legislature.
Michigan consistently leads the country in the number of elected officials facing recall, but major changes to its recall rules could change that.
The $48.7 billion state budget is notable not just for what's in it but also for what didn't make the cut -- Snyder's proposed $2.5 billion in new spending for road repairs and health insurance for low-income adults.
The Flint man told police hethreatened to kill the lawmakers if they didn't "do something" about the Michigan Corrections Department, which he blames for health problems.
Lawmakers have an extra $700 million to use in finalizing a roughly $49 billion spending plan thanks to better-than-expected tax collections.
Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.
A Michigan man was concerned when he heard his 74-year-old mother scream. But it turns out she was screaming because she had just won a $1 million Powerball prize.
No. 11 Southern California will head to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big Ten's game of the week Saturday.
The city of Royal Oak has made a decision that will eventually change how parking is paid for on the city's streets.
On Wednesday, several dozen people spoke out against DTE's proposed electricity rate hike during a public hearing at the Michigan Public Service Commission.
The family of Rayshawn Palmer, who was killed in a shooting at a tailgate event over the weekend, says they were not informed that no charges would be filed.
A Michigan man was concerned when he heard his 74-year-old mother scream. But it turns out she was screaming because she had just won a $1 million Powerball prize.
No. 11 Southern California will head to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big Ten's game of the week Saturday.
Three people were killed in a crash on M-14 near Gotfredson Road in Plymouth Township Wednesday morning.
The city of Royal Oak has made a decision that will eventually change how parking is paid for on the city's streets.
A Macomb County deputy climbed through the window of a moving vehicle to help save a 63-year-old man who was experiencing a medical emergency while driving, the sheriff's office said.
The United Auto Workers union announced on Wednesday that members at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge tool and die unit will go on strike on Sept. 26 if an agreement is not reached.
In a Tuesday live stream, Fain says the votes are planned at one or more Stellantis locals over the automaker's alleged failure to uphold contract commitments.
The UAW says several local unions filed contract grievances against the automaker.
U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a shuttered factory in Belvidere, Illinois, is much bigger than that one plant.
General Motors and Hyundai have agreed to explore future partnerships to develop new vehicles together, the automakers announced Thursday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and "fake heiress," has hit the dancefloor on "Dancing With the Stars" wearing a featherweight - and very sparkly - ankle monitor.
The 40,000-square-foot project, which will include a cafe and immersive and interactive exhibits, is expected to open in summer 2026.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
No. 11 Southern California will head to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big Ten's game of the week Saturday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, earlier this summer broke with tradition and became the first Teamsters president to address the Republican convention.
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
No. 11 Southern California will head to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big Ten's game of the week Saturday.
Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
What would you give up to see your favorite NFL team make it to the Super Bowl this year?
A Lake Shore High School football assistant coach was fired after an altercation with a parent.
The Detroit Lions will host a watch party for the team's game against the Dallas Cowboys next month.
The UAW remains an interesting factor in this race, too. Pundits point to Michigan as a critical battleground that the two camps are paying huge attention to.
Steve Kiefer has been on a mission to get distracted driving laws adopted in states across America, which he updates on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The two authors also shared advice for others considering writing a book and things they wish they'd known before they started.
Detroit put the world on wheels, and now it is leading the charge to be the Mobility Capitol.
Canada is already Michigan's largest trading partner, worth hundreds of billions each year.
Patchy dense fog again this morning then mostly sunny and warm this afternoon.
The city of Royal Oak has made a decision that will eventually change how parking is paid for on the city's streets. Royal Oak released a statement mentioning that the contract between the city and the parking meter company will conclude on Dec. 31, 2025, which is 15 months earlier than originally planned.
On Wednesday, several dozen people spoke out against DTE's proposed electricity rate hike during a Michigan Public Service Commission meeting.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced it will not file charges against a man who shot and killed two people at a Detroit Lions tailgate at Eastern Market over the weekend.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to Detroit-area communities near a landfill over the shipment of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York state.