Michigan Matters: Helping Veterans & Honoring America's Fallen Heroes
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
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Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
One Of The Ways Americans Can Pay Their Respects From A Safe Distance On Memorial Day Is By Flying The Flag At Half-Staff
With temperatures getting higher, it is time to have a little fun in the sun! CBS 62 is here to inform you about some interesting, unique events in the Metro Detroit area that you will not want to miss out on during Memorial Day Weekend:
The University of Memphis is making tuition free for the children and spouses of United States soldiers who died in the line of duty.
If you're hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, expect to be joined by more than 36 million other drivers
Art Van Furniture is exhibiting its patriotic spirit, inviting the public to bring their worn American Flags to any of its stores from Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.
AAA says nearly 1.3 million people from Michigan are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Looking to get some shopping done Memorial Day weekend? Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of all those annual sales.
Don't forget the true meaning behind this important day of observance. Here are five different ways to celebrate Memorial Day.
Holiday weekend? Don't get stuck in traffic without taking a look at these five ways to make the most of it.
Three young Detroit men are facing multiple charges in connection with the armed robbery of four U.S. service members on Memorial Day.
The sheriff's office says the horse was apparently frightened by some unknown noise.
Jessica Simpson might have just won the weekend!
This year's Games take place in Detroit from July 10 through 14.
The parade in Dearborn is staged to pay tribute to those who died in U.S. military service.
The Republican governor's office says in a release the flags will fly at half-staff on Monday in accordance with an executive order.
A weekend of events is planned at Greenfield Village leading up to a Memorial Day commemoration.
AAA estimates 1.2 million motorists will be using Michigan roads and bridges during the annual gateway to summer.
Officials say plenty of sites remain available at Michigan state park campgrounds for the Memorial Day weekend.
Everyone claims to be a grill master, but even the most seasoned grillers can benefit from a new tip or two.
Spend some time giving back to our military heroes this Memorial Day. Here are five great ways to honor a vet today.
The auto club says it's the highest Michigan travel volume for the holiday period in nine years.
Summer is here, and so is barbecue season. Try these three tasty recipes instead of your usual boring standbys.
Memorial Day is a great time to research your family's military history or learn a little more about your own past. Here are some helpful ways to start researching your past today.
Which jersey/hat combo do you like the most?
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
A new initiative to educate young drivers will give high school students in Dearborn, Michigan, hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for people near an industrial building fire in Roseville, Michigan.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
Alpena Power Company claims Michigan's ice storm was an "act of God," not subject to automatic billing credit law.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
A drive-in theater that opened in 2021 in Monroe County has closed for good; citing overall industry trends.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Record consumer debt, years of steep inflation and other factors are driving more Americans to considering filing for bankruptcy.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. These companies say they're investing in domestic factories.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Ahead of Games 3 and 4, the Pistons announced Tuesday fan giveaways as well as new food and merchandise offerings.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 for their fourth win in five games.
Michigan's Fred Richard and Paul Juda finished first and second in the all-around and the Wolverines edged them past five-time defending champion Stanford to win their first NCAA men's gymnastics title since 2014.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
A manslaughter charge has been filed in the aftermath of a stabbing at a gas station in Southfield, Michigan.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet. Tuesday's celebration comes after several federal workers in Michigan lost their jobs amid DOGE layoffs. Hundreds of others marched outside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offices in Ann Arbor to express their appreciation for these employees' important role in protecting our planet.
April is National Poetry Month, and Wednesday is the birthday of poet William Shakespeare. To celebrate, Shakespeare in Detroit is hosting the annual Sonnet Slam on April 23. Executive director Sam White and poet Devon "The Sonnet Man" Glover join CBS News Detroit to discuss the upcoming event.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
Warmer air builds in quickly this week with some pop-up shower chances Wednesday evening.