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When it comes to high fashion, Rachelle Willnus is adding her flair through her business Derby Hats by Rachelle
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the high-profile race.
A field of 20 horses is set to launch from the starting gate for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Churchhill Downs suffered a spate of "highly unusual" and "completely unacceptable" equine deaths in May, prompting the unprecedented suspensions.
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
Saffie Joseph Jr. was suspended indefinitely by Churchill Downs Incorporated after two horses under his supervision suddenly died following races in the Kentucky Derby.
Essential Quality entered the week as the favorite to win but drew the 14th position Tuesday. The last time a horse won from that spot was Carry Back in 1961.
The Belmont Stakes will be run before the Kentucky Derby and Preakness for the first time and take place at a shorter distance.
The move of the Triple Crown's first leg to Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic will mark the first time the Derby won't run in Louisville on the first Saturday in May since 1945.
The Great Depression and World War I and World War II didn't stop the Kentucky Derby, a race that has been run without interruption since it began in 1875.
Without Omaha Beach, the 2019 Kentucky Derby field gets more competitive, with Game Winner, Improbable and Roadster all favorites.
Triple Crown-winning jockey Mike Smith will ride in the Kentucky Derby after all.
Five-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Bob Baffert enters the weekend with the top three horses in the field according to oddsmakers.
Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favorite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 12 post position.
The deaths of 23 horses over three months at Santa Anita in California have roiled the racing industry and prompted abrupt changes in race-day medication rules that would alter the Triple Crown series beginning in 2021.
A Texas woman walked away with a cool $1.2 million when Justify won the Kentucky Derby.
Justify is the favorite for Saturday's race, but there are a few other horses to consider as well.
Despite having just three starts under his belt, Justify enters the 144th running of the Derby as the favorite.
Classic Empire is the 4-1 pre-race choice. Two horses, Always Dreaming and McCraken, are the co-second choices at 5-1.
Kentucky Derby starters, from the rail out
Irish War Cry is my pick to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this Saturday. He is the sole entry with two superior performances on his record this year.
The wait didn't pay off for Royal Mo or Master Plan, as both won't run in the Kentucky Derby.
Rain is pelting Churchill Downs at the start of an expected a three-day stretch of wet weather leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
The three-year streak of short-priced winners in the Kentucky Derby is likely coming to an end this Saturday, May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was recovered Tuesday from Harris Lake in Pontiac.
The law firm tracks the number of car crashes at intersections throughout the state. Data shows that 18 of those intersections are in Southeast Michigan, and five of them are roundabouts.
The violent impact killed the Jeep's passenger, 42-year-old Katrina Michael, who worked as a receptionist for Samaritas in Troy to provide for her two kids.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was recovered Tuesday from Harris Lake in Pontiac.
An expert tells CBS News Detroit that the notion that Democrats could have a contested or open convention in August is unlikely.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
If you're a car enthusiast, the M1 Concourse in Pontiac is gearing up for a jam-packed season.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Gas prices are even lower in some states, like Washington. Here are ways for drivers to save on gas.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings schedule has been released, detailing the 82 games the team will play this season.
Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
A Pontiac man is charged with killing a mother of two kids during a police chase in Warren.
U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month.
As Metro Detroiters gear up to celebrate Independence Day, local law enforcement, including the Sterling Heights Police Department, are stepping up patrols on the roads.