Michigan lawmakers push for Green Alert to locate missing veterans
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
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Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
Closures, MDOT says, happen when a bridge is no longer safe enough to drive on.
An immigrant rights group spent its Saturday making sure people in Southwest Detroit know their rights when it comes to interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
Women veterans in Michigan are being recognized with a specially designed license plate.
Two business owners say they will do everything they can to weather the tax's impact, once it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Metro Detroit organizations providing support for survivors of domestic violence are doubling down on their concerns about the Michigan state budget.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will sign a state budget this week amid a deadline extension from the legislature. The final version includes money to continue Michigan's free school lunch and breakfast program.
An Eastpointe man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, an artist is working to get his mural on a building in downtown Detroit uncovered and more top headlines for the evening of Oct. 4, 2025.
The budget now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk for approval.
Michigan lawmakers are trying to put the power of setting speed limits in the hands of local leaders.
The House considered a resolution that would have asked voters to consider an amendment to the state constitution when it comes to lawmaker pay.
Despite that uncertainty, budget and education experts said classes will begin as scheduled this fall-- but certain programs could be on the chopping block.
Michigan lawmakers have until July 1 to finalize a K-12 public school funding budget. The proposals include significant changes in how some funds will be allocated to districts.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are sending contrasting messages regarding moves made by the Trump administration.
The demonstration comes as the Trump administration continues to cut down the federal workforce.
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd protesting President Trump's early actions this week that she underwent elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed new laws Wednesday that are aimed to increase safety in schools and communities.
Many expect egg prices to be on the rise once again in Michigan as the state's cage-free egg law is set to take effect on Tuesday.
Black lawmakers and advocates say there isn't enough work being done.
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife Stephanie pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a myriad of financial crimes. State lawmakers say this level of fraud is disheartening to see.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
The boundaries of 13 Detroit-area seats in the Michigan Legislature must be redrawn after a three-judge panel said the map was illegally influenced by race.
The early end date puts a few pieces of legislation on the books, but lawmakers tell CBS News Detroit this move is all about changing Michigan's primary forward.
The operator of an off-road motorcycle was killed as a result of a collision with a pickup in Monroe County.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
The Detroit Pistons are out of the NBA playoffs after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-94 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
The Detroit Pistons are out of the NBA playoffs after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-94 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
The operator of an off-road motorcycle was killed as a result of a collision with a pickup in Monroe County.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Monday's weather for Metro Detroit starts off partly sunny, with a high near 87. A risk of severe weather increases in the late afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes. Here's the forecast.
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
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