NFL Draft's economic impact in Detroit projected to be significant, experts say
The 2024 NFL Draft in downtown Detroit concluded on Saturday, and city officials anticipate the economic impact to be significant.
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The 2024 NFL Draft in downtown Detroit concluded on Saturday, and city officials anticipate the economic impact to be significant.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans, thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
Restaurants, bars and small businesses in Detroit are getting ready to greet the thousands of people who will hit the city for the NFL Draft.
Lisa Underwood, her son Lamar, and their family started an apparel line, a Detroit-style brand, to show off their love for the city in 2015. After Lamar's death in 2022, Underwood kept the business going in his honor.
"All eyes are on us. Let's go Detroit," says Kiersten Johnson, a small business owner who attended Monday night's "NFL Draft Small Business Pregame."
Planning the perfect party can be challenge all on its own unless you happen to be a professional who's mastered the skill.
The business is a different kind of pool hall, complete with golf and billiards simulations.
The National Association of Manufacturing says there are more than a half million manufacturing employees in the Mitten and the industry adds billions to the state's economy each year.
McPherson Local will shut down shop for good on March 30.
Two siblings born and raised in Detroit are celebrating a big milestone this year in honor of their business.
Christina Liedtke is a bit of a globe trotter. She created Astouri, a women's fashion line that presents Detroit as couture.
As recession fears ebb, optimism among small businesses about the economy is at its highest level since 2002, new survey finds.
It all started after her daughter was teased about her hair during a ballet class.
An app aims to help people understand emotional intelligence and how to manage it.
Eva Toby took a life-long struggle and turned it into a triumph.
The Small Business Operators Arriving Ready (SOAR) program, starting on Feb. 13, will allow small businesses to operate specialty retail shops at Evan Terminal.
Shoe shining is a skill you don't hear often these days. Many might say it could be considered a lost art.
Lions pride is strong in Detroit, but at Rebel Nell, the women are literally wearing it.
Power outages in Detroit can be costly for families and small business owners, but a new push on Capitol Hill could change that.
Music in Michigan brings in more than $1 billion to the state's economy, and in Allen Park, one man's small business is contributing to that figure by handcrafting guitars.
More than $15.5 billion was poured into Michigan's economy from the local arts community in 2021, and nearly 110,000 Michiganders were employed in the arts community.
Growing up, we often look up to our role models for inspiration and guidance in our early years. For the Baldwin brothers, Michael and Jeffrey, they didn't have to look far.
We've all had a day at work where we thought about doing something different. If an opportunity came up, would you be willing to make the leap? Matt Haran made the decision to switch lanes from that race to one filled with soda, smiles, and snacks.
Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor could be a casualty in the possible mixed-use residential and retail tower.
Glam-Aholic Lifestyle is renowned for its exquisite collection of handbags, luggage, and accessories that cater to those with a true passion for fashion and an eye for quality.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
A 50-year-old man is dead after he was found under a dam in Midland, Michigan, on Saturday.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
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.
The check-in counter for Spirit Airlines at the Detroit Metro Airport is empty, its lights are turned down and a message informs passengers that operations have shut down.
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 Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
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.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
A slight chance of some isolated showers later in the day
President Trump on Friday rejected Iran's offer to end the war with the U.S. A ceasefire established over three weeks ago is still ongoing. Wendy Gillette reports.
Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it was cancelling all of its flights and would be shutting down operations. Thousands of people across the U.S. are being impacted by the move, including people at Detroit Metro Airport. Veronica Ortega spoke to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flight at DTW was canceled.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.