Michigan Group Turns in Petitions for $12 Minimum Wage
The prospect of a $12-an-hour minimum wage by 2022 for all Michigan workers, including tipped servers, could be put to a popular vote this fall.
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The prospect of a $12-an-hour minimum wage by 2022 for all Michigan workers, including tipped servers, could be put to a popular vote this fall.
You don't have to travel outside of Michigan for a much-needed getaway.
Gov. Rick Snyder's administration is nearing completion of the country's strictest drinking water rules.
A new retail and entertainment gathering space made of repurposed shipping containers is opening up along Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway.
Nearly 51 million households don't earn enough to afford a monthly budget.
Where's the best spot to take a summer vacation this year? Right in Michigan's backyard.
A woman in Michigan is accused of being a real party pooper after she allegedly brought laxative-filled brownies to a co-worker's farewell party.
A 26-year-old gas station clerk has been arraigned in the fatal shooting of a customer inside the west side Detroit business.
A Michigan man and his pastor say an angel was spotted over the man's truck and they have the proof.
After a weekend break, police on Monday resumed digging in suburban Detroit in an area that could yield the remains of up to seven missing girls.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar, has risen in polling thanks to a multimillion-dollar ads.
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force in Southfield is sending about 40 middle and high school students to civil rights sites.
he Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered the certification of initiated legislation to repeal a law that requires that "prevailing" wages.
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Calley lodged new accusations against gubernatorial rival Bill Schuette.
A former Michigan pastor faces federal charges for allegations he coerced underage girls to engage in sex acts online.
A fire that damaged a Michigan auto parts supply factory is causing production problems at Ford.
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia maintained his innocence and his new team said it supported him.
Jurors at the trial watched a Facebook Live recording recovered from Gelia's cellphone showing him kicking in a door and opening fire.
The 2018 best high school rankings were released on Wednesday and evaluate over 20,500 public high schools.
Michigan's House passed its first school safety initiative since the Parkland, Florida, mass shooting on Tuesday
The Bath Township Police Department near Lansing posted a photo of its brand new SUV on April 28 that features the words "POPO" – street slang for police – on its doors.
Forbes' rankings were released on Tuesday and include 500 companies that have more than 5,000 employees.
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar filed a challenge Tuesday to the ballot eligibility of Abdul El-Sayed.
The space is bright and welcoming, with a massive stone fireplace, and an en suite bath with 2-story ceilings and a deep soaking tub set beneath a row of skylights.
Michigan environmental officials say an air quality alert will remain in effect across the state through Saturday.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Michigan environmental officials say an air quality alert will remain in effect across the state through Saturday.
The last 20 years have seen a steady number of wildfire occurrences in the U.S. and an increase in Canada.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Rapunzel and Jackson are two of the shelter cats that are available for adoption through Michigan Humane.
An air quality alert continued into Friday for Detroit. President Trump said he wants the FBI to reopen a Michigan election-related investigation. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Organizations around Metro Detroit have canceled, postponed or changed outdoor event and program schedules in response to the wildfire smoke plumes.
An air quality alert continues into Friday for Metro Detroit due to the persistence of wildfire smoke in the atmosphere. Looking ahead to the weekend, Southeast Michigan faces a marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
Smoke remains dense through the day Friday before improving late in the evening as shower chances return.