Michiganders recycled more than 800K tons of material in 2025
The state's recycling rate has steadily increased since 2019 and now stands at 26%.
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The state's recycling rate has steadily increased since 2019 and now stands at 26%.
Outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day.
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual occasion since 1970 with the themes of protecting the environment and preserving resources.
An environmental organization is partnering with a Detroit nonprofit to revitalize a vacant lot. The work will help turn Detroit into an official Bee City in the United States.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit's eastside by planting giant sequoias, the world's largest trees.
Earth Day takes place April 22, but events often are scheduled throughout April under an Earth Month theme.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Kate Brandt, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Google, talks about a spike in eco-friendly searches and new features the company has for Google Maps and Google Travel to highlight routes that have the smallest carbon footprint.
Dr. Lesley Ott, a climate scientist with NASA, shares more about our planet and the oceans.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Detroit is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday and with that comes multiple cleanup events that are taking place thanks to Detroit Parks and Detroit River Coalitions.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Alan Harris of Farmington Hills.
About seven acres in Southeast Michigan, known as the unincorporated community of Hell, has been listed for sale.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions are affecting Southern California, with thousands forced to evacuate. CBS News has this report.
Those who are planning road trips for Memorial Day weekend will notice higher gas prices and heavy traffic. CBS News Detroit has this preview of what to expect.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak as one of the passengers was from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what we know as of Thursday morning.
Good morning Fam! Partly cloudy today, with a low around 42. Dry and cool through Friday. Rain returns by Friday night and continues into Saturday morning. A little milder this weekend, with chances for scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Memorial Day, partly cloudy high 78.
Amazon made a special visit for a 12-year-old Clarkston, Michigan, boy with autism who wants to become a delivery driver.