Petition Filed To Recall Wayne County Executive Ficano
A new worry for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, as he's now the target of a recall petition.
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A new worry for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, as he's now the target of a recall petition.
"Not at all. Not at all. I've not done anything wrong," Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said.
As a preventive health measure, the Wayne County Department of Public Health is offering flu shots for residents at its clinics in Wayne, Taylor and the Redford area.
DTE says about 10,000 of their customers are without power -- mainly in Wayne and Oakland counties
One day after FBI agents served subpoenas at Wayne County offices, county commissioners will meet to discuss the growing severance pay scandal. Meanwhile, former Ficano appointee Steve Hood says he's not surprised by the scandal.
Wayne County's top elected official has hired a lawyer to represent him in an FBI investigation of a severance deal with a high-ranking employee.
The Michigan Attorney's office confirms that the FBI will look into a $200,000 severance deal given to former Wayne County Development Director Turkia Mullin.
The State Attorney General's office is taking over a case involving Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's office.
Turkia Mullin received the money when she left Wayne County to run the Wayne County Airport Authority.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is unveiling this week a new, 1,000-acre site in Plymouth and Northville Townships to battery suppliers and energy-related firms during his seventh trade mission to Asia.
A Wayne County sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot during a raid on a suspected drug house, Wednesday, on Detroit's west side.
The City Council in Grosse Pointe Shores is expected to discuss a plan that would make the community part of Macomb County rather than Wayne County.
The public is invited to bid in Wayne County's second annual online auction for foreclosed properties.
Construction is an eyesore, but these drives are not. Beautiful scenery can ease the stress of a long drive, so take some time to roll down Hines Drive, Grosse Ile, and some more of Detroit's best scenic drives.
Wayne County Commissioners have given their unanimous approval to County Executive Robert Ficano's $530 million general fund budget.
If you live in Wayne County and have any unwanted household chemicals you want to throw away, but aren't sure how to do so properly, then you're in luck.
Randy Gardner and his wife are charged with torturing and starving to death their four-year-old nephew.
Enroll Michigan is kicking off a campaign Tuesday in cities such as Southgate and Lansing in an effort to get kids insured for the new school year.
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T announced the activation of 23 new mobile broadband cell sites in various cities throughout Wayne County.
DTE says only 2,000 remain without power this evening ... with most expected to have service restored later Sunday night.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy told Commissioners, Thursday, this is not the time to imposed a $1.6 million in cuts to her department.
The Wayne County Commission on the Ways and Means Committee heard from dozens of people worried about proposed cuts to county services.
As Michigan sends out notices to thousands of people about ending their welfare soon, WWJ's Pat Sweeting spoke with Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, asking him if he is concerned.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano says it's scary when there's too much of an extreme in the government to drive national policy.
Pea size hail with winds greater than 40 mph. Occasional cloud to ground lightning with brief heavy downpours are possible with this storm.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A district court judge ruled the legal guardians of a young Detroit boy who died under their care will now stand trial.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
When a Dan Campbell press conference is a reading lesson, it's hard not to pay attention.
Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach Sherrone Moore.
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.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Detroit Lions fans get to sit back and watch running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery put on stellar performances to help lead the team's offense. What fans don't often see are the bonds and dynamics that hold the backfield group together. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer hung out with the group at Bronx Bar to shoot the breeze and play some pool.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification. It could have a big impact in states that have legalized it. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey is getting answers on what it means for Michigan.
Prepare to change coats this weekend
Investigators say Sherman Jones and Sampaguita Jones neglected and physically abused 9-year-old Owen Rosario, leading to his death from complications of untreated pneumonia in September 2024.
On Friday, the Justice Department disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.