Absentee ballots available for May 6 local elections in Michigan
Michigan voters who live in municipalities where a May 6 election is scheduled can now request an absentee ballot.
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Michigan voters who live in municipalities where a May 6 election is scheduled can now request an absentee ballot.
More than 318,000 names of recently inactive voters are scheduled to be removed from Michigan's voter rolls.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Michigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
A judge dismissed charges on Tuesday against two St. Clair Shores election workers who were accused of taking steps that allowed four people to vote twice in the summer primary election.
It became clear late Tuesday into early Wednesday that Trump would not only win the presidency but likely prevail in Dearborn.
Michigan was a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 15 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Some voters in Michigan appear to be looking to make a little money off the state's new "I voted" stickers.
As of Saturday afternoon, more than 879,000 voters in Michigan had cast their ballots in-person, according to the state's voting dashboard.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
One day before Election Day, Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini made his way from city to city to make sure local governments were good to go for Tuesday.
As of Saturday afternoon, more than 879,000 voters in Michigan had cast their ballots in-person, according to the state's voting dashboard. The last day for to vote early in-person is Sunday.
There is increased security at a downtown Detroit convention center ahead of next week's presidential election.
Voting in person can be challenging for some voters who have difficulty finding transportation. However, some organizations offer rides to the polls.
Here's what you need to know before heading to a polling location.
Kamala Harris is trying to fire up younger voters in the battleground state of Michigan and urging them to vote early.
Over 140,000 voters in Michigan cast their ballots Saturday, the first day of early voting, secretary of state says.
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
As early voting began Saturday in Dearborn, hundreds of local Muslims gathered at the Henry Ford Centennial Library looking to make their voices heard ahead of the election.
Several Black men came together on Friday in a Detroit barbershop to discuss what they'd like to see from the next president.
Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini said the city of Warren is the only municipality that decided not to count absentee votes early.
Early in-person voting is upon us, and new voting sites aim to make it even easier for young voters to cast their ballots.
Detroit rapper Eminem has spoken in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in his hometown before introducing former President Barack Obama at a rally.
For many homebound and elderly Detroiters, getting to the voting polls may be challenging, but one church is taking the initiative to change that by organizing rides.
Perry Johnson's campaign seeks a court order to stop John James from using the phrase "John James Governor" in campaign materials, saying it could mislead Michigan voters.
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.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
A Detroit man has been found guilty of killing a Fenton Township man in a 2024 Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong, prosecutors said.
A man, whom authorities say is homeless, is charged with a hate crime over antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Paige Shiver's attorneys say the University of Michigan "must take accountability" for a "hostile" environment at its athletic department
Any storms that do develop could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds, though the overall severe threat appears limited at this time.
A man, whom authorities say is homeless, is charged with a hate crime over antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Federal regulators gave the corporate owner seven days to bring an engineer on site and file an assessment after record flooding nearly caused the dam to overtop in April.
Some regulars at the Daly Drive In said they've been having lunch there for decades, the waitstaff know their names and even their orders. They said it's a real shame the restaurant is set to close.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kristen McDonald Rivet and Rick Crawford introduced the SNAP Rotisserie Chicken Act.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here's a look at where the Lions will make their picks this week.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
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.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
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 during an appearance on Michigan Matters, which airs this Sunday.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has reopened after ongoing months-worth of renovations.
Frank Penna, executive chef at Villa Penna, shares the story of garlic's cardiovascular kick.
DTE Energy said on Thursday that it intends to hold off on seeking rate hikes for at least two years after requesting $474.3 million to support the electric grid and power generation.
A man has been arrested in connection with vandalism of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Michigan.