Woman arraigned in deadly Michigan hit-and-run that killed two people
A pregnant woman was arraigned on Monday in connection with a deadly crash in Clinton County that killed two people and injured several others.
Michigan state lawmakers weigh in on election 2024 strategy
Democratic heavy hitters will be in Michigan over the weekend as the presidential election creeps closer.
Michigan lawmakers debating registry for homeschooled students
It's never reached the Governor's desk for her signature but there has been interest from lawmakers in making sure all students in our state are accounted for-- a move one homeschool advocate tells CBS News Detroit amounts to government overreach.
795,000 Michiganders have been removed from Medicaid since redetermination
The Shorts are two of thousands of Michiganders who lost access to Medicaid when the redetermination process began again last year.
Activists call for lower rental housing prices in Michigan, "renter's bill of rights"
Between 2023 and 2024, the state saw a 12.4% rental price increase, according to Rent.com.
Michigan lawmakers consider replacing state gas tax
Michigan has a gas tax, and that funding is used toward road improvements, but as cars use less gas or go electric, lawmakers are considering other ways of funding the state's rough roads.
Michigan program will allow incarcerated mothers to send breastmilk to infants
Inmates at Michigan's Huron Valley Correctional Facility will be allowed to send their breastmilk home for their children under a new program.
Michigan House votes on budget amendments
On Wednesday, state lawmakers tackled more than 200 appropriations amendments with some tense moments on the House floor.
New Michigan laws to regulate whippets goes into effect in June
In off-label use, whippets can give a user a very short high.
Oak Park teacher reunites with students who saved his life
It took a quick reaction to save the life of an Oak Park teacher participating in a friendly basketball game between students and teachers.
Michigan lawmakers react after former House Speaker Lee Chatfield's arraignment
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife Stephanie pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a myriad of financial crimes. State lawmakers say this level of fraud is disheartening to see.
Michigan House committee considers tax on short-term rentals
Short-term rentals in Michigan could soon be subject to an additional tax and more regulations, a move supporters say will help offset the costs to municipalities. However, opponents say it could have a negative impact on our tourism.
Michigan Supreme Court will weigh in on state minimum wage
A case from 2018 is at the center of a decision that should be coming down the pipe from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan House committee approves changes to hate crime legislation
After a set of hate crime bills didn't make it across the finish line to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk in 2023, lawmakers made changes and are seeing new movement.
Michigan Legislature considers bills to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.