Tri-County Seniors Invited To Free Day At Detroit Zoo April 29
Senior Day will feature live music, tram tours, bingo, a senior resource area and zookeeper talks highlighting some of the zoo's senior animal residents.
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Senior Day will feature live music, tram tours, bingo, a senior resource area and zookeeper talks highlighting some of the zoo's senior animal residents.
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is calling for a five percent pay cut for most workers and expects organizational restructuring that will result in job cuts.
With hundreds of discontented Detroiters squeezed into a small space, the deadline has a lot of people scrambling...and complaining.
Evans said the move won't do much to dent the county's deficit, but a freeze is needed as a long-term plan is developed.
Officials are giving jury dodgers in Wayne County one last chance to ask for forgiveness before they're forced to pay the price for avoiding their civic duties.
The DIA is encouraging residents in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties to check out the museum as part of their free "county days" initiative.
Evans' predecessor, Robert Ficano, reported the county's accumulated deficit was about $60 million. Evans says it's nearly $70 million.
About 76,000 Wayne County properties are in foreclosure, including 62,000 in Detroit.
The victims had recently purchased the home on Piedmont in Detroit through auction.
Wayne County has begun tax foreclosure proceedings on nearly 75,000 properties.
Warren Evans was elected by a wide margin Tuesday to take the seat of Wayne County Executive, vacated by Robert Ficano.
Administrators say over the past year, more than 35,000 people who were supposed to report for jury duty never showed up.
AECOM says the county is completely to blame due to revisions and a lack of decision-making which impacted the progress, schedule and potential costs of the project.
The county is in the process of sending roughly 80,000 property owners notice that their property is subject to foreclose.
Oakland County is joining the new regional authority to take over operations of Detroit's water system.
The unit, which was disbanded a year ago due to budget cuts, was revived as a pilot program.
The results are in from a wide-scale police operation in Wayne County aimed at getting criminals off the streets.
A new regional authority will now take over operations of Detroit's water system with the approval of the Wayne County Commission.
It's not what motorists are used to seeing, but officials say it's correct.
Prosecutors say the trio lied to the county commission with regard to the status of the building of the jail.
"We're tying to put as many agencies together at the same place at the same time. It's a one-stop shop."
The latest figures: Wayne County estimates flood damage at $340 million.
In less than two years, nearly 70 homes have been fixed up, with dozens of new long-term jobs created with the help of the Wayne County EDGE.
Judge Gregory Bill dismissed the case because of insufficient evidence and ordered the tether to be removed as a condition of her bond.
Hampton, a retired Wayne County Sheriff's deputy, said that the move would emulate what has already been done in cities like Pontiac and Mount Clemens.
A Flint Township, Michigan, couple is facing multiple charges after dozens of cats and dogs were found inside a home, some of which were found dead.
A Detroit man is accused of abandoning his two dogs and allowing one to freeze to death, Wayne County prosecutors said.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has moved into the "testing and commissioning" stage.
A fatal traffic accident on southbound Interstate 275 early Thursday snarled traffic in the Novi and Livonia areas.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has moved into the "testing and commissioning" stage.
A man has died as a result of injuries sustained when he became stuck in a car hauler along Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe.
A Detroit woman was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her 6-year-old daughter in a shopping center parking lot.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The House resolution to constrain Trump's war powers failed in a 212 to 219 vote, with four Democrats joining all but two Republicans to kill it.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York 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.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Since the war in Iran started on Feb. 28, six American service members have been killed.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Dunkin' and Starbucks as part of his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. Tom Hanson reports.
Iran has stepped up retaliatory attacks on U.S. allies in the Middle East. CBS News has learned that Arab states say they are running dangerously low on interceptors to take down missiles fired from Iran. Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role in March after she's faced intense criticism that came to a crescendo this week.
Rainy conditions today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect thunderstorms and warmer temps.