Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
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A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
As students and teachers across Michigan head into another week of school without a state budget, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon made a stop in Metro Detroit to see the system up close as part of a 50-state tour.
A former Saginaw City Council candidate was sentenced in an election law forgery case.
Monica Yatooma, an executive board member of the Oakland County Republican Party, seeks the Michigan Secretary of State role.
Michigan lawmakers are trying to put the power of setting speed limits in the hands of local leaders.
A St. Clair Shores man has pleaded guilty to twice voting in the August 2024 primary election
Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
In yet another shakeup among the leadership in City of Hamtramck, the mayor pro tem seat is vacant.
Robert Fielitz of Kimball has resigned his seat on the St. Clair County Commission.
A special election has been called for Michigan's 35th Senate seat, which opened when Kristen McDonald Rivet was elected to Congress.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
A city council member from Saginaw, Michigan, has been sentenced to probation and has lost her seat in the aftermath of an election signature forgery investigation.
As Michigan lawmakers work to get the state budget passed by both the House and the Senate by Oct. 1, parents and educators expressed concerns about potential cuts.
Republican lawmakers proposed the state budget with more than $5 billion in cuts.
President Trump initially imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, but raised it an additional 25% due to the South Asian nation's purchases of Russian oil.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Sean Carlson, currently deputy executive of Oakland County, has announced his candidacy for Michigan Senate.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has endorsed current council president Mary Sheffield for the upcoming mayor's race.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
The Michigan state budget is at a standstill, and without it, school officials say they don't know how much money they can bank on.
Two Hamtramck City Council members have been arraigned on charges related to alleged fraud in the 2023 election. And now authorities are investigating potential fraud in the Aug. 5 primary election.
The Michigan Senate introduced a bill aimed at better identifying students who are not attending school after three children were found abandoned in Pontiac earlier this year.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Here's a look at the forecast.
With the specifics of the U.S.-Iran deal still unclear, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon and shippers face mixed messages on the Strait of Hormuz.
The graduates, who are part of MCHS Family of Services' independent living and residential programs, have overcome significant obstacles, including foster care, trauma, instability and frequent school changes.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening has raised concerns among residents and prompted discussion about why the city felt the need to deploy them.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening raised concerns among residents.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather under the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday morning.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
With the specifics of the U.S.-Iran deal still unclear, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon and shippers face mixed messages on the Strait of Hormuz.
The graduates, who are part of MCHS Family of Services' independent living and residential programs, have overcome significant obstacles, including foster care, trauma, instability and frequent school changes.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Security crews at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will participate in an emergency drill Wednesday. It's a required step for the airport, but one that comes after two recent crashes at terminal buildings.
A man sued the Livingston County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office, claiming the deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop while he was having a stroke.
President Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday about the proposed peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as he wraps up his travel for the G7 summit. CBS News has this report.
Starting the day off mostly sunny and warm, high 76°. Expecting widespread rain and thunderstorms this evening. Heavy rainfall is likely which may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for areas south of M-59 tonight as we may see 1-2" of rain with these storms. The potential also exists for severe weather in the same area tonight, Slight Risk (2 of 5) with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.
Wednesday's weather in Southeast Michigan will start off mostly sunny and warm; but widespread rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the evening. Here's a look at the potential for flooding and severe weather in Metro Detroit.