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Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
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Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, laying out his accomplishments since the beginning of his second term.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
A group of Michigan lawmakers is pushing against the distribution of kratom in the state with newly proposed legislation.
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.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Mostly sunny skies and warming temps to end the work week
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is back with home team after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with Larkin, who is still riding the high of making history.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After 5-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy last year, two state lawmakers in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.