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Over 60 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, an organization is still working to protect and strengthen the right to vote. On Saturday, the League of Women Voters focused on voter engagement, turnout and education. Heath Kalb shows why the organization chose Detroit to be part of a nationwide event.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat in a race that attracted national attention.
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U.S. Rep. John James, endorsed by President Trump, is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary race in Michigan, according to CBS News.
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Of the 1,032,963 ballots already cast, state officials say 959,805 mail-in ballots have been received.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
Some residents questioned whether taxpayer money should be used to fund the mayor's legal fight, especially as the city faces financial challenges.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Detroit officials say those concerns aren't backed by evidence and don't reflect how the city conducts its elections.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Rep. John James.
Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Thursday was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and on Saturday, a nationwide organization made sure to honor that anniversary by increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education in Metro Detroit and across the U.S.
Sunday will be filled with more sunshine and, thankfully, less humidity in Southeast Michigan. However, chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the day and on Monday.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a sedan while crossing a roadway in Gaines Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A 35-year-old man is injured after the motorcycle he was operating collided with a vehicle in the Village of Dundee, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect for part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood Saturday evening after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children, according to police.
Sunday will be filled with more sunshine and, thankfully, less humidity in Southeast Michigan. However, chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the day and on Monday.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday was the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and on Saturday, a nationwide organization made sure to honor that anniversary by increasing voter engagement, turnout, and education in Metro Detroit and across the U.S.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a sedan while crossing a roadway in Gaines Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
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It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
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Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
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Over 60 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, an organization is still working to protect and strengthen the right to vote. On Saturday, the League of Women Voters focused on voter engagement, turnout and education. Heath Kalb shows why the organization chose Detroit to be part of a nationwide event.
Part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood was under a shelter-in-place order on Saturday night after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children before going into an area home, according to police. Julia Avant reports.
Parts of southern and Southeast Michigan could see severe weather on Sunday and Monday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Karen Carter.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of starting fires at multiple homes and stealing from the fire station he worked at on the city's west side. Julia Avant shares some of the charges he faces and what his ex-colleagues said about him.
It was a close call for a Michigan State Police trooper who was almost hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver in Roscommon Township.