$700K Donation Will Fund A Thousand Summer Jobs For Detroit Teens
One thousand more teens will have a job this summer.
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One thousand more teens will have a job this summer.
"Summer-formula gasoline increases fuel efficiency and helps smog-causing compounds from being released into the atmosphere."
Wayne County's Third Circuit Court is warning people about a jury duty scam being carried out over the telephone.
The "Wayne County Citizens for Reform" organization is kicking off the effort Tuesday.
You cannot help but shake your head at this eye sore that is only trumped by the train station urban blight on the other side of downtown.
Officials say Wayne County has a budget surplus for the first time in eight years following extensive efforts to improve its financial standing.
Upon making contact with the driver, troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, according to police.
The Grand Rapids area includes Barry, Kent, Montcalm and Ottawa counties.
Protesters say some of the millions of dollars in the 'hardest hit funds' should be used to help keep owners in their homes not for blight removal.
People interested in becoming the next Wayne County Treasurer have a week to apply.
An effort to cut health care costs for Wayne County retirees is paying off.
According to police, there were 94 federal cases of human trafficking and 100 state cases of human trafficking in the tri-county area in 2013 and 2014.
The county says the property has an unpaid tax bill of at least $2.3 million.
Hundreds of property owners in Detroit and some of its suburbs who are facing tax foreclosure are taking steps they hope will allow them to stay in their homes.
The report says county officials knew the project was at least $41 million over budget when county commissioners were asked to approve a smaller budget.
An assistant prosecutor has been selected as Wayne County's first new treasurer in 39 years.
"This is a holiday gift that will change a family's life forever. It is a new beginning that provides an opportunity for long-term self-sufficiency and stability."
More than $1 million in taxes was owed when the property foreclosed.
An upcoming tax foreclosure auction in Wayne County is sparking fears of mass evictions after a published report revealed that thousands of the homes are presently occupied.
Raymond Wojtowicz, 86, has held the position since 1976.
Wayne County has reached tentative agreements with its employee unions that avoid 5 percent wage cuts recommended by the financially struggling county's executive.
Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive free admission, parking and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad.
Beware of infected mosquitoes.
A consent agreement was one of four options available after Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed a financial emergency in Wayne County.
The determination Thursday leaves county officials seven days to choose one of four options to fix the fiscal troubles.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says that his team is committed to keeping everyone safe, especially as families gather during Passover.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will give the 2026 State of the City presentation on Tuesday evening from Mumford High School.
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.
Ylli Didani, 48, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and money laundering after authorities seized more than 4,300 kilograms of cocaine from five containerships.
The cities of Farmington, Farmington Hills and Southfield worked with the USDA Wildlife Services on a deer cull earlier this year. The venison was donated to area food banks.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday in Southeast Michigan, with damaging winds the primary concern, but also a potential for large hail and tornadoes.
A woman squeezed through a partially open rear window and escaped while officers searched another vehicle, Muskegon Heights police said. She is back in custody.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will give the 2026 State of the City presentation on Tuesday evening from Mumford High School.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over unpaid property taxes, court records show.
Part of the Lodge Freeway in Detroit was closed during Tuesday morning rush after Michigan State Police learned of a body found along the road.
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.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
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.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women's Final Four for the second year in a row.
With all of Michigan's recent success in athletics, CBS News Detroit talked to some prospective students to find out how far that goes in convincing them to choose Michigan for college.
Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
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.
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.
Nearly three weeks ago, the attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield sent shockwaves through the community. On Wednesday, the eight-day Jewish celebration of Passover begins. CBS News Detroit spoke to a local rabbi and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to share their message ahead of the holiday.
A woman handcuffed in a Michigan police car escaped by pushing herself through a partially open rear window and fleeing on foot Saturday, authorities said.
Severe storm risk this afternoon and evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what we can expect and when.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield will deliver her first State of the City address at Mumford High School on Tuesday.
A man has been charged in connection with the murders of three men who were found dead in the basement of a Southwest Detroit home.