Lake Superior State University releases 2026 banned words list
Lake Superior State University in Michigan released its 50th annual "Banished Words List." Some on the list include "6-7," "demure" and "cooked."
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Lake Superior State University in Michigan released its 50th annual "Banished Words List." Some on the list include "6-7," "demure" and "cooked."
While many people were out celebrating New Year's Day, some also celebrated the birth of a baby.
With the new year comes resolutions. New Year's resolutions aren't new. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, humans have been wanting to improve themselves at the start of the year as far back as the Babylonians.
Shortly after she was sworn in as Detroit's first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield visited first responders at the Detroit Fire Department and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
An investigation is underway after a 68-year-old man died following a hit-and-run incident in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Police were on the scene of an investigation in Inkster, Michigan; meanwhile, Michigan's minimum wage increase will go into effect on Jan. 1; and other top stories.
The year 2026 started with history being made as Mary Sheffield was officially sworn in on Thursday as Detroit's first woman mayor.
It was a wild New Years Eve bash at the Detroit Zoo, which hosted a "Zoo Years" countdown event on Wednesday.
President Trump says he will focus on domestic issues in 2026 as the midterms are coming up later in the year.
From a minimum wage increase to a new marijuana wholesale tax, there are some laws in Michigan that will go into effect in 2026.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
The flat tax is expected to raise $1 billion for road funding in Michigan.
The Detroit Lions will look to close out their season with a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have already clinched an NFC North championship.
Metro Detroit families helped ring in the new year at Detroit Zoo's “Zoo Years” celebration.
A Southfield man is in custody after police and the FBI investigated a reported bomb threat at a Canton, Michigan, bank on New Year's Eve.
It's no secret that some people shoot guns into the air on New Year's Eve, and police will be keeping their eyes out for them.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a Ferris State University associate professor
One person is dead, and two others are injured, in the aftermath of a shooting shortly after midnight Wednesday in Detroit.
CBS News shares some of the preparations for New Year's Eve celebrations in Australia, Great Britain and the United States.
Michigan State Police and other authorities urge drivers to stay sober or find a safe ride home after enjoying New Year's Eve. Here's a rundown of some options in Metro Detroit as you make those plans.
Oakland County officials say they have updated water filters as they address the discovery last week of Legionella bacteria in a county building.
Flu cases are on the rise in Michigan. Final preparations are in place for New Year's Eve celebrations. Weather and other top stories.
Livonia police released bodycam footage showing officers gifting shoppers with $50 in cash. The initiative was in partnership with the Blessing Bags Charity Crew.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
Over $100,000 worth of narcotics was seized Thursday as the Detroit Police Department investigated suspected drug activity.
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
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.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
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?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scammer claiming to be law enforcement and telling people they have outstanding warrants.
There has been outrage across the political spectrum after a video posted on President Trump's Truth Social account depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Wind chills drop through Saturday morning before warmer air arrives next week.
A driver has been rescued after a parking garage partially collapsed in Dearborn Friday night, according to authorities.
An attorney is investigating the death of 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Lucas Mattson, nearly two weeks after his body was found southeast of central campus following a 20-hour-long search.