Portions of Jefferson Avenue in Detroit part of final round of road closures before NFL draft
Starting Monday, eastbound and westbound Jefferson Avenue will be closed in front of Hart Plaza.
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Starting Monday, eastbound and westbound Jefferson Avenue will be closed in front of Hart Plaza.
The new road closures in Detroit will start at 9 a.m. on April 8, and last through May 5.
On Thursday, Whitmer outlined how much the event will be a boon for business in the Motor City.
The Lions currently have seven draft picks ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
Detroit police are examining security following the Kansas City Chiefs parade tragedy ahead of the NFL draft. Chief James White is confident in the plan with tech, patrols, and covert measures.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime on Sunday ended the 2023 NFL season and determined the official order for the first round of the 2024 draft.
The footprint of the 2024 NFL Draft staging and viewing area in and around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza was unveiled on Feb. 9.
The Super Bowl is just days away, but after that big game, attention will turn to the 2024 NFL Draft that takes place in Detroit in April.
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke at Ford Field Wednesday morning as part of Visit Detroit's Annual Partnership Meeting.
McCarthy made the announcement Sunday, a day after being begged to stay.
The city of Detroit and Visit Detroit will be celebrating the 2024 NFL draft with the "On the Clock Tour" event program.
With 150 days to go until the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, local officials provided an update regarding the event.
The 2023 NFL draft concluded Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. As the city of Detroit is now in preparation for hosting next year's draft, the city is also gearing up for a team with new faces this season.
In what was one of the biggest weekends for the NFL, the draft drew 312,000 fans to Kansas City. Despite that number, some small businesses say they saw a dip in sales.
The Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit.
In a twist of events, the Detroit Lions traded for the No. 33 pick in the third round to select defensive lineman Brodric Martin from Western Kentucky.
Hendon Hooker is coming to the Motor City.
The Cincinnati Bengals are gaining a Wolverine after selecting cornerback DJ Turner II in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Schoonmaker is the second Michigan player selected by the team after defensive tackle Mazi Smith was selected in the first round, 26th overall.
Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed is making his way to Green Bay after being selected by the Packers as the 50th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
For its fourth pick, the Detroit Lions selected Alabama defensive back Brian Branch
The Illinois native from the University of Iowa is the second Hawkeye selected by the team. The Lions also selected linebacker Jack Campbell as the No. 18 pick overall in the first round Thursday night.
The last time an NFL event took place in the city was in 2006 for the Superbowl. With all 32 teams coming into town in 2024, local small businesses have already started the planning process.
Smith is the first player from a Michigan school to be drafted in the first round.
The senior from Iowa, standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 249 pounds, was selected after running back Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama.
A Melvindale man faces federal charges over threats to kill ICE agents and other law enforcement officers, the U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has confirmed three tornadoes from the July 20 severe weather outbreak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
A Melvindale man faces federal charges over threats to kill ICE agents and other law enforcement officers, the U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has confirmed three tornadoes from the July 20 severe weather outbreak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
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.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
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.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
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.
President Trump says he's considering a "bigger than ever before" attack on Iran. CBS News has this report.
Canadian officials will host their own event today to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Researchers at University College London concluded that people who experience persistent struggles with money performed worse on cognitive tests during their 50s.
Michigan Humane presents two of the shelter animals in its care that are available for adoption. They are Cornelius the dog and Wishbone the cat.
Good Friday Morning Family!! TGIF! Sunny and warm today, high 81°. Looking at dry conditions with near normal temperatures through Saturday. The heat and humidity build back into the region Sunday-Monday with highs around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Watching for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible Sunday, with a more organized strong to severe weather threat looking to arrive Monday.