Michigan local leaders oppose housing affordability bills
Dozens of local officials across Michigan on Tuesday voiced their opposition to a group of bills that aim to increase Michigan's stock of affordable housing.
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Dozens of local officials across Michigan on Tuesday voiced their opposition to a group of bills that aim to increase Michigan's stock of affordable housing.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Signature gatherers are out in Michigan communities in full force as campaigns work to meet the criteria they need to appear on the ballot.
Michigan lawmakers are seeking answers after the state shelved a $1.1 million report on Native American boarding schools.
Two Michigan legislators got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
Voters in Michigan say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns.
Michigan Sen. Aric Nesbitt has asked for a review of three state agencies and two non-profits over how public grant money was used.
The $88.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget includes a $13.6 billion general fund and $21.4 billion on school aid, officials said.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
Michigan Republican Sen. Jim Runestad is calling for accountability from Child Protective Services after the 2023 death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher and other cases involving children.
Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate over a year ago are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
The top candidates were chosen during a special primary election in the Saginaw Bay area to fill a vacancy in the Michigan Senate.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
Democrat Adam Hollier has announced he is running for Michigan state Senate District 3.
A primary election is taking place Tuesday for a Michigan state Senate seat that has been vacant for over a year.
After fighting in federal court to reduce repayment, former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick agreed to pay $823,649.09 in restitution to the city, more than the $155,000 he claimed he owed.
President Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
An Orion Township, Michigan, official says he's vigilant about a fire breaking out while crews address a water main break that has strained water service to the Oakland County community.
A water main break that happened in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sunday may take an estimated two weeks to repair, according to officials. A disruption of that length would have a devastating impact on businesses in the surrounding communities.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
A Michigan State Police trooper is injured after a semitruck crashed into the back of a patrol car in Romulus on Sunday morning, according to the agency.
A 35-year-old man is dead after the car he was driving struck a guardrail in Rochester Hills, Michigan, early Sunday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency due to a water main break that happened in Auburn Hills early Sunday.
Three water trucks have been sent out to serve Oakland County residents impacted by a water main break that happened in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
A water main break that happened in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sunday may take an estimated two weeks to repair, according to officials. A disruption of that length would have a devastating impact on businesses in the surrounding communities.
A Michigan State Police trooper is injured after a semitruck crashed into the back of a patrol car in Romulus on Sunday morning, according to the agency.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
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 organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
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.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
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.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
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.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Orion Township residents at assisted living and nursing facilities, and group homes were being evacuated out of the community on Sunday amid a water main break in Oakland County. Supervisor Chris Barnett said they're not able to stay in their homes without running water or flushable toilets
Resources are available for Oakland County residents impacted by Sunday's water main break to get water from three distribution sites.
Expect below-average temperatures for most of the work week
Residents and businesses across several Oakland County, Michigan, communities are being asked to conserve water after a main break that happened in Auburn Hills on Sunday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency due to the incident. Jack Springgate shares the latest on the break as of Sunday evening.
The announcement of a water main break in Auburn Hills on Sunday couldn't come at a worse time for local businesses. Many are now losing tens of thousands of dollars they were counting on making during Mother's Day. Veronica Ortega spoke with business owners who say they might have to close for weeks.