Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joining University of Michigan staff as visiting professor
Officials said Lightfoot will join the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in the fall and co-teach a strategic public consulting class.
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Officials said Lightfoot will join the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in the fall and co-teach a strategic public consulting class.
Wildlife experts have hit a dead end in their quest to determine how a gray wolf arrived in southern Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years.
Ticks in a Southeast Michigan county have tested positive for the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.
Bees have long provided humans with honey, wax, and the pollination of around 80% of our flowering plants, but in the future, they could also sniff out cancer.
Entrepreneur William Pickard, who started his career as a McDonald's franchisee in Detroit, has died. He was 83 years old.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on Wednesday with law enforcement, elected officials and community members to address a rise in firearms-related violent crimes.
A letter announcing the resignations of Heather Shafer and Mary Hanser of the Oxford Community Schools board went out Wednesday.
State agriculture officials provided lawmakers with an update on Wednesday on how Michigan is responding to the virus.
An Oakland County Circuit Court judge has granted a permanent injunction against an adult foster care facility for being unlicensed, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
A former track coach has been charged after surveillance video shows him attacking a student at a Metro Detroit middle school last week.
Two public schools in Taylor were the targets of vandalism early Thursday morning.
An appeals court is raising major questions about the 2022 trial of key figures in a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
Michigan's housing agency and the attorney general's office are warning residents about a scam involving fake housing vouchers to obtain personal information.
It's not just metal that causes burns. Plastic covering, rubber, metals coated with heat reducing paint, they're all at risk.
Michigan's Board of Education is calling on the state legislature to fund an independent review of the deadly Oxford High School shooting.
Temperatures will continue to warm on Wednesday as sunshine sticks around in Southeast Michigan.
Advocates representing early childhood education and small businesses called on the legislature to stick to Gov. Whitmer's original budget proposal.
An Ingham County judge found Chesterfield 5 LLC in Shelby Township and consultant Christopher Cousino responsible and ordered them to restore the property by June 2026.
A mid-Michigan couple and a lawyer from the west side of the state have been announced as winners of an $842.4 million Powerball lottery jackpot from a ticket purchased on New Year's Day.
Hajime Sato, chef and owner of Sozai, a sustainable sushi restaurant in Clawson, won a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes.
A woman has filed a lawsuit against her sister after her sibling's cat bit her while she was at her Michigan home last year, and she suffered severe injuries from the wounds.
A new $23 million mixed-use housing project has been completed near the newly renovated Michigan Central.
Authorities say a Michigan woman and her 9-year-old son who were reported missing following a previous domestic violence complaint that state police investigated have been found safe.
Jury selection in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the man charged in the 2023 stabbing death of synagogue president Samantha Woll, began Monday morning in Detroit.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A man charged in connection with a shooting last year at Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital was sentenced to 13.25 years in prison.
Police say the suspect was taken into custody roughly 30 minutes after officers received the 911 call.
In the wake of the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the focus on the safety of our region's faith communities is at an all-time high.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
A newborn baby girl died after being attacked by a dog Tuesday, police said.
Google is the company behind plans for Project Cannoli, a computer data center proposed for a site near I-94 and Haggery Road.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
The Michigan Air National Guard has canceled the 2026 Selfridge Open House and Air Show, which was scheduled for May 30 and 31.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Detroit Pistons were topped by the Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points for Toronto.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Cold air and snow showers continue on Wednesday before warmer air arrives this weekend.
In the wake of the Temple Israel attack, focus on the safety of Michigan's faith communities is at an all-time high.
Corewell Health East nurses, who are represented by the Teamsters union, voted on Tuesday to authorize a strike against the health system over their contract.
Production is expected to begin at the Lansing-area plant in 2027.
Things got heated at Monday night's school board meeting in Hazel Park. The board of education voted to buy out the superintendent's contract before one of the members flip-flopped his answer.