Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
A formal complaint filed in a downriver Michigan House race is now raising questions about state election law and whether a candidate's ballot paperwork complies with state requirements.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors.
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
A federal lawsuit by two former city officials against the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, over the city's ban on Pride flag displays on public property has been dismissed.
After a transgender immigrant woman was detained following a traffic stop by Romulus police, local advocacy groups are speaking out, highlighting challenges LGBTQ immigrants face while in federal custody.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
June is Pride Month, a time to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
In the wake of the cancellations, Washington's Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center.
Police in Hamtramck, Michigan, are searching for a suspect they claim could be responsible for multiple incidents of vandalism and theft involving pride flags at a person's home.
Pete Buttigieg is quietly contemplating his future from a small city in northern Michigan while talking to Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and top strategists.
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
First elected to the state Legislature in 2018, McMorrow's profile surged after her viral 2022 speech on the floor of the Michigan Senate, hailed as a model for countering Republican attacks.
A federal judge denied an injunction intended to halt Michigan's ban on "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ youth.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
The church confronted him after receiving a letter from an unnamed person.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is wading into the state Supreme Court races with a multimillion-dollar commitment to advertising.
Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
Steps away from the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Braun Court was known for decades as a tight-knit, LGBTQ+-owned business district.
Corktown Health plans to open its second facility in Hazel Park on John R. Road, north of Woodward Heights Boulevard.
Michigan's largest Pride event drew crowds from the Mitten state and attracted attendees from other Midwest states.
Michigan's largest pride festival is back in downtown Detroit for the 14th year as the city prepares to celebrate Pride Month this weekend.
Traffic on I-94 was shut down for over six hours early Thursday in the Ann Arbor area.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
Traffic on I-94 was shut down for over six hours early Thursday in the Ann Arbor area.
A 20-year-old man who was involved in a shooting with Detroit police on Wednesday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Todd Bettison.
Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.
The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Muslims around the world, including in Southeast Michigan, are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, on Wednesday.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
A crash and resulting debris early Thursday closed both directions of I-94 in the Ann Arbor area for hours. Here's a look shortly after 6 a.m.
Kratom is officially banned in the city of Sterling Heights. The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
A victory for thousands of community members and environmental activists in western Wayne County on Wednesday as Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox permanently banned a Van Buren Township landfill from accepting radioactive waste.
New forensic evidence has prompted U.S. investigators to relaunch a search for the body of Michigan mother Lynette Hooker.