Best Veteran's Day Events In Detroit
This Veteran's Day, events are held throughout Detroit to thank these men and women for their service.
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This Veteran's Day, events are held throughout Detroit to thank these men and women for their service.
The Detroit Veterans Day parade is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday along the riverfront.
Female vets, who currently number close to two million, may have it even tougher than their male counterparts. One such veteran is Donna, a Denver-based, single mom, whose struggles lasted far longer than her deployment.
Petty Officer Terrence Hill, Jr., survived two tours in Afghanistan only to be gunned down in Detroit.
Gov. Rick Snyder said Tuesday that the state is working year-round to offer assistance to veterans.
The tour bus always goes quiet as the granite pillars and archways come into view along 17th Street in Washington D.C. An announcement from the tour guide breaks the silence and tells the old soldiers on board what they already know: They've arrived at the National World War II Memorial.
An 18-year-old Marine private from Detroit who was killed in heavy fighting on the Japanese island of Okinawa during World War II will be buried Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Michigan.
Recognizing the service of U.S. military veterans at an event held on their campus, Macomb Community College hosted veterans and special guest speakers.
Click for a rundown of some of the local places and national chains offering free food and deals for veterans and troops.
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
At 90, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson has just returned from speaking to high schoolers in Portland Oregon.
Many national and local restaurants are offering veterans and active duty military free meals on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12.
On Sunday, November 11th, veterans and active military members can enjoy a free meal in honor of Veterans Day.
On Veterans Day, a crowd gathered chanting ""Pass the bill", in reference to President Barack Obama's jobs legislation.
As the MLK High School marching band played, young ROTC members saluted, and everyone remembered the service and sacrifice of American veterans.
As a small token of their appreciation, several restaurants, stores and entertainment venues are offering deals for service members on Veterans Day, such as free meals, discounts on merchandise and complimentary admissions.
Sean Tracy is determined to fulfill his mission of honoring as many World War II vets as he can by building each one an exact replica model of the warplane or other vehicle to which the vet was assigned.
The 6th Annual Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Day Parade will take place along Woodward Avenue, beginning at 9:15 on Saturday, Nov. 5.
A Warren teen is accused of threatening a student with a pneumatic gun at Warren Cousino High School.
One man is dead and a woman is injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Washtenaw County, Michigan State Police said.
The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Another round of snow will hit Southeast Michigan on Friday, leaving Michiganders with another reason to use their shovels.
No foul play is suspected in the case of a body found Thursday in the Detroit River, police said.
A Warren teen is accused of threatening a student with a pneumatic gun at Warren Cousino High School.
One man is dead and a woman is injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Washtenaw County, Michigan State Police said.
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar spoke one-on-one with CBS News Detroit about the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil takes a tour of the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, where neon business signs showcase a history of entrepreneurship.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Peppermint Mocha the dog and Samantha the cat.
More snow expected today with widespread accumulating snow peaking in coverage midday and this afternoon with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, pockets of 4". Scattered lake effect snow showers tonight. Becoming colder Saturday and Sunday with additional scattered lake effect snow showers. Widespread light snowfall likely Sunday night into Monday morning.