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The Battle of the Little Bighorn killed Custer and more than 260 others on June 25, 1876 — and his complicated legacy is still visible in Monroe, Michigan, where a statue honoring him remains standing despite calls for its removal.
This Black History Month, we're honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, who were inducted into the U.S. Armed Forces on Feb. 19, 1942. Wm. A. Stevenson, president of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Detroit chapter, discusses the latest federal action on teaching a training course on the Tuskegee Airmen.
After 57 years of waiting, relatives of three young Black men who were killed by police during the 1967 Detroit riots are getting the recognition they deserve.
On Dec. 26, 1913, Michigan Central Station opened earlier than planned due to a fire at a different station. Now, 110 years later, the building is being restored and is set to reopen next year.
This anniversary comes nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, leaving it up to the states to decide how to regulate abortion rights.
On Jan. 9, 1997, 29 people were killed after a Comair Airlines, Inc. plane crashed near Monroe, Michigan.
On Jan. 5, 1914, Henry Ford announced the $5 work day for eligible employees.
Today, Dec. 28, marks five years since Russian authorities detained Michigan native and former Marine Paul Whelan, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says they will "not rest until he is safely back with his family where he belongs."
Thursday marks two years since the deadly mass shooting at Oxford High School.
On Nov. 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.
On this day in 1930, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel opened to public traffic.
Nearly 100 years ago today, legendary magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926, just days after performing his final show.
On this day, 91 years ago, Detroit's NHL team changed its name to the Detroit Red Wings.
On Aug. 16, 2018, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died at the age of 76 at her home in Detroit.
Fourteen years ago today, Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly died at the age of 78.
On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the world's first telephone call.
On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll debuted for the first time.
On March 9, 1964, the Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line for the first time, and by the first anniversary of its release, 418,812 Mustangs had been sold.
Happy Birthday, Yellowstone! On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone was established as the first national park.
On Feb. 20, 1954, the Ford Thunderbird made its first appearance at Detroit's first post-war auto show.
On Feb. 10, 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed, transferring Michigan from French to British rule.
On Feb. 8, 1997, Detroit Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman won his 1,000th regular-season game.
On this day in 1976, Sheila Young became the first American to win three medals at the Winter Olympics.
On Feb. 3, 1959, stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in an Iowa plane crash on what was supposed to be a plane ride to their next stop on the Winter Dance Party Tour.
On this day in 1865, the House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in the United States.
Multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
A Macomb County judge issued two bench warrants against Kim Mathers, the ex-wife of rapper Eminem, after she failed to appear for court hearings following a DUI last month.
Williams said the suspect lived in the home and appeared to be the only occupant at the time of the shooting.
The city of Farmington is often recognized for its walkable downtown. To keep the public safe, police are cracking down on drivers who fail to stop at crosswalks.
Williams said the suspect lived in the home and appeared to be the only occupant at the time of the shooting.
Multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a man was killed and a young child was hurt in a shooting on Wednesday night.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
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.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn killed Custer and more than 260 others on June 25, 1876 — and his complicated legacy is still visible in Monroe, Michigan, where a statue honoring him remains standing despite calls for its removal.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
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.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold made his first appearance in a Tampa courtroom Thursday after facing multiple felony charges connected to an alleged violent robbery and kidnapping earlier this year.
According to Center Line police, at least four air conditioning units from a neighborhood were stolen late last week, and investigators say similar thefts have occurred in Warren as well.
Detroit police shot and killed a man who they say opened fire on officers who were executing a search warrant Thursday evening on the city's west side.
The city of Farmington is often recognized for its walkable downtown. To keep the public safe, police are cracking down on drivers who fail to stop at crosswalks.
Inflation has left Oakland County's public schools struggling to keep up this year. In response, Oakland County Public Schools have joined together in asking the community to increase school funding to fight inflation.