Proposed Michigan bill aims to improve foster care system
Michigan's foster youth face an uphill battle as they age out of the system, but a bill currently in the state Legislature aims to change that.
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Michigan's foster youth face an uphill battle as they age out of the system, but a bill currently in the state Legislature aims to change that.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Two Michigan Senate bills that would ban CPL holders from carrying weapons into the Michigan State Capitol building and the House and Senate office buildings passed out of committee on Thursday.
A letter was sent to Trump last week on behalf of the Lebanese-American community.
Two bills passed by Democrats in the Michigan Legislature this week would require the state health department to develop information on safe gun storage to distribute to schools.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
It became clear late Tuesday into early Wednesday that Trump would not only win the presidency but likely prevail in Dearborn.
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
The approval comes just one week after a road construction worker from Lincoln Park was struck by a car on Interstate 75 in Detroit. The worker later died from his injuries.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
Puri, who is currently the Majority Whip, was elected to the House in 2020.
Doctors say that however you're feeling, now is an opportunity to take good care of yourself.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Hall will begin his new role on Jan. 8, 2025, when the House convenes for its first session.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
Michigan Republicans are reclaiming a portion of the state government, breaking the Democratic Party's trifecta that developed after the 2022 midterms.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin has defeated Republican Rep. Mike Rogers for the open Michigan U.S. Senate seat, in an especially tight race.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety confirmed that there was "an increase in electronic communication and social media commentary, shared both publicly and privately," directed at trustees.
Thousands of Detroit eviction cases could be at the center of a growing legal dispute.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety confirmed that there was "an increase in electronic communication and social media commentary, shared both publicly and privately," directed at trustees.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
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.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
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.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
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.
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.
We all know severe weather can happen at any time. Experts say you need to have a plan, and it needs to be rehearsed.
A mystery puzzle in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is looking to boost community engagement in the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
Thousands of Detroit eviction cases could be at the center of a growing legal dispute.
A new video was released of a 2024 shooting in Detroit that left a teenage girl with catastrophic injuries. The victim's attorneys are calling for accountability from the Detroit Police Department.