Michigan's minimum wage gets a boost in 2026
Michigan workers who earn minimum wage will see their pay increase with the arrival of 2026, whether on regular pay or a tipped pay scale.
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Michigan workers who earn minimum wage will see their pay increase with the arrival of 2026, whether on regular pay or a tipped pay scale.
Michigan State Police and other authorities urge drivers to stay sober or find a safe ride home after enjoying New Year's Eve. Here's a rundown of some options in Metro Detroit as you make those plans.
Oakland County officials say they have updated water filters as they address the discovery last week of Legionella bacteria in a county building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
A total of 157 current employees of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services in Farmington Hills will lose their jobs as part of an office relocation.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer filed a lawsuit to stop the County Board of Commissioners, alleging an "unconstitutional takeover" of the sheriff's office.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a metro Detroit pediatrician, discusses some of the changes in health care coverage and out-of-pocket expenses that take effect in 2026.
Numerous snow squall warnings were issued in the Metro Detroit area during Monday.
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
AAA expects that 122.4 million Americans will have traveled at least 50 miles from home for the holidays.
A Westland woman was among a dozen players who won a $100,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery Super Raffle Game.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
The Michigan Department of Treasury says it's been made aware of a potential scam involving letters reminding people that a tax is due.
Kyle Whittingham was barely two weeks into retirement after 21 years at Utah when he found an offer he couldn't turn down.
Kyle Whittingham on Sunday was introduced as Michigan’s 22nd head football coach. CBS News Detroit’s Matt Finkel breaks down his vision for the program.
A strong winter storm system is bringing warmer temperatures and widespread rain to end the weekend.
A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement vehicles and a truck driver on Saturday was caught on security cameras. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke to people who saw the incident.
The chief of the Hamilton Fire Department in Allegan County, Michigan, is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while operating at a medical incident on Tuesday, according to state Rep. Angela Rigas.
A pet store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, says a puppy stolen at the business by a woman on Monday was back in its possession on Saturday.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
The former employee of a moving company in Metro Detroit is charged with wire fraud in a federal criminal complaint for allegedly stealing over a quarter of a million dollars from her employer.
On Christmas morning, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, spent the holiday giving back, putting service before their own celebrations.
A Powerball lottery player in Southeast Michigan is $1 million richer from a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing.
Abby, a chimpanzee who has spent the last 38 years at the Detroit Zoo, has died, zoo officials announced on Thursday.
A significant weather shift is heading to Southeast Michigan over the next few days.
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
The department confirmed to CBS News Detroit that the woman, 28-year-old Khaira Howard, died on May 13.
After a man was caught on camera during an attempted break-in at a Livonia home, police say they are now investigating a second incident they believe may be connected.
A Davison Township police chief released body camera video showing how a senior "water wars" prank brought an officer within milliseconds of opening fire on a student.
Abby, a chimpanzee who has spent the last 38 years at the Detroit Zoo, has died, zoo officials announced on Thursday.
A suspect is dead after a shooting involving Michigan State Police and Waterford Township police Thursday night in Waterford, the agencies said.
A significant weather shift is heading to Southeast Michigan over the next few days.
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.
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
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.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
Women's hockey pioneer Manon Rhéaume has been named the GM of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team.
The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
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.
The Michigan Department of Corrections says a female inmate's death at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility is under investigation.
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
The heat is on, and so are the latest storm chances.
A suspect is dead after a shooting involving Michigan State Police and Waterford Township police Thursday night in Waterford, the agency said.
A Davison Township police body camera video shows how close a high school senior's "water wars" prank came to a deadly outcome — and the chief of police is now using the footage as a warning.