Don't start student-loan repayments next month, government says
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
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The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
U.S. has told millions of people with student loans that their applications for relief were approved — but there's a hitch.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief on what they call abusive student loan debt collection practices.
The program had already been on hold since the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay last month.
The Biden administration is moving forward with an overhaul of several student debt forgiveness programs, aiming to make it easier for borrowers to get relief if they are duped by their colleges or if they put in a decade of work as public servants.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michiganders to be vigilant against scammers as you fill out your application for student loan debt relief.
The application could be ready in early October and millions will be jockeying to get their loans relieved quickly.
Metro Detroiters have mixed reactions after learning about President Joe Biden's plan to reduce student loan debt with a new forgiveness program.
Hours after President Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for millions of Americans, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the plan will impact 1.4 million Michiganders.
More than 40 million Americans may qualify, with income the main factor that determines who qualifies for relief.
Researchers saying that a surprisingly large number of college students are homeless or precariously housed as they try to attend classes,
The increase means the cost for an in-state freshman will be $10,417 for the year, not including campus housing.
Former HFCC students get a one-time opportunity to clear their financial debt with the school and return to their studies.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
Rural students in northern Michigan face a tough choice between leaving for college or staying close to home for trade work.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
An investigation is underway after authorities say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A Southeast Michigan judge called out a woman during a virtual court hearing with the question, "Am I crazy, or does it not look like you're driving that car?"
The Detroit Tigers are unveiling their new fan merchandise ahead of the 2026 season.
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration warns that some airports might be completely shut down as a result of the federal budget stalemate. This comes as long lines are reported at some airports across the country where TSA checkpoints are short-staffed.
The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
Temperatures will warm up to the mid-upper 60s on Thursday in Metro Detroit. Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and taper off during the late evening hours. The National Weather Service says there is a Slight Risk of severe weather in Michigan along and south of I-94, with wind, hail, and tornadoes all possible. CBS Detroit's weather team will keep you informed throughout the day.