Michigan marriage laws allow for child marriage; lawmakers want to change that
Michigan policymakers and advocates have attempted multiple times to close loopholes that permit underage marriage. They hope this time they'll be successful.
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Michigan policymakers and advocates have attempted multiple times to close loopholes that permit underage marriage. They hope this time they'll be successful.
Wildfires continue to burn in Canada sending smoke south into the U.S.
Out of the 50 states analyzed, Michigan comes out on top as the safest state for truck drivers. Unlike the other safest states that Simplex listed in their research, Michigan only logged 4.72% of deadly crashes involving trucks.
A package of bills re-introduced to the Michigan Legislature could change who can legally get behind the wheel and on the road.
A 30-year-old Detroit woman is in critical condition after a multiple-vehicle on Southfield Freeway.
An employee and another man have been arraigned in connection to stealing frozen fish from Lipari Foods.
A Marquette man was arrested Sunday for attempted murder after allegedly strangling a victim into unconsciousness.
An investigation is underway after a teacher used a racial slur at a middle school in Ann Arbor.
Roseville police have taken two men into custody in connection to a home invasion, and during the arrest, a suspect's dog was shot and killed.
While previous attempts at legislation like this failed, this iteration led by State Rep. Julie Brixie does have bipartisan support.
Former state Rep. Leslie Love, a Democrat who represented Detroit for six years in the Michigan Legislature, announced Monday that she is running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
Michigan State Police are recognizing an Alpena County boy who used a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister after a 17-year-old tried to kidnap her while she was mushroom hunting in her backyard.
A Michigan prison inmate who was transported to an Ohio court has been missing for nearly two months after being mistakenly released from a jail there.
LEGOs took over the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi over the weekend. The event travels across the country and will be in Indianapolis this weekend.
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Michigan State Police say four men were killed when an SUV slammed into a bridge pier along an interstate highway in Detroit and threw them from the vehicle.
What started out as a family-owned liquidation store in Louisiana, has now hit the streets of Southwest Detroit with some of the sweetest deals you can find on your favorite products for $10 or less.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent two days in Europe this week as part of her second international trade trip this year.
Not having a cell phone helped seventh grader Dillon Reeves make a stunning rescue.
A fourth person has pleaded guilty in a scheme to bribe the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
Federal authorities have proposed new regulations that would force Minnesota's iron mining industry to slash its mercury emissions.
A jury has awarded $1.2 million to a former police officer in a small Michigan city who claimed he was fired for complaining about unwanted sexual advances by a boss.
A group of families has won a key court victory in an effort to pin some responsibility on a Michigan school district for a shooting that left four students dead in 2021.
The city of Dearborn has started to install speed humps to help cut down on speeding, and they are asking residents for input on where they think additional speed humps should be placed.
Dillon Reeves, 13, receives the first-ever key to the city from Warren Mayor James Fouts two weeks after stopping his school bus from crashing.
The Huron Township Police Department took a sixth-grader into custody while investigating a report of threats made to another student.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Hundreds of Metro Detroit schools issued closing notices for Friday, Jan. 23, in response to the dangerously cold air.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Eastland the cat and Milo the dog.
A massive winter storm is brewing across the eastern U.S., and metro Detroit is at the northern edge of the system. The Detroit Auto Show is in its final days. Other top stories.
Chiara Clayton from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries explains the stepped-up resources that are available this week in response to the extreme cold in Metro Detroit.
The Covenant House team is trying to connect those who are homeless in Metro Detroit with resources and shelter information during the winter weather.
Happy Friday....Becoming partly cloudy later today as temps fall. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Saturday morning with wind chill values dropping to between -15F and -25F. Confidence continues to rise in widespread accumulating snowfall for Sunday, including the potential for 3+ inches focused south of M-59. This will be a tight gradient storm with higher amounts possible Detroit south.