Michigan Matters: Helping Veterans & Honoring America's Fallen Heroes
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
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Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Cong. Peter Meijer, who served in Iraq, about helping veterans, and his brief and turbulent time in Washington.
One Of The Ways Americans Can Pay Their Respects From A Safe Distance On Memorial Day Is By Flying The Flag At Half-Staff
With temperatures getting higher, it is time to have a little fun in the sun! CBS 62 is here to inform you about some interesting, unique events in the Metro Detroit area that you will not want to miss out on during Memorial Day Weekend:
The University of Memphis is making tuition free for the children and spouses of United States soldiers who died in the line of duty.
If you're hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, expect to be joined by more than 36 million other drivers
Art Van Furniture is exhibiting its patriotic spirit, inviting the public to bring their worn American Flags to any of its stores from Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.
AAA says nearly 1.3 million people from Michigan are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Looking to get some shopping done Memorial Day weekend? Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of all those annual sales.
Don't forget the true meaning behind this important day of observance. Here are five different ways to celebrate Memorial Day.
Holiday weekend? Don't get stuck in traffic without taking a look at these five ways to make the most of it.
Three young Detroit men are facing multiple charges in connection with the armed robbery of four U.S. service members on Memorial Day.
The sheriff's office says the horse was apparently frightened by some unknown noise.
Jessica Simpson might have just won the weekend!
This year's Games take place in Detroit from July 10 through 14.
The parade in Dearborn is staged to pay tribute to those who died in U.S. military service.
The Republican governor's office says in a release the flags will fly at half-staff on Monday in accordance with an executive order.
A weekend of events is planned at Greenfield Village leading up to a Memorial Day commemoration.
AAA estimates 1.2 million motorists will be using Michigan roads and bridges during the annual gateway to summer.
Officials say plenty of sites remain available at Michigan state park campgrounds for the Memorial Day weekend.
Everyone claims to be a grill master, but even the most seasoned grillers can benefit from a new tip or two.
Spend some time giving back to our military heroes this Memorial Day. Here are five great ways to honor a vet today.
The auto club says it's the highest Michigan travel volume for the holiday period in nine years.
Summer is here, and so is barbecue season. Try these three tasty recipes instead of your usual boring standbys.
Memorial Day is a great time to research your family's military history or learn a little more about your own past. Here are some helpful ways to start researching your past today.
Which jersey/hat combo do you like the most?
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, was arraigned on one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
Police swept the business and surrounding areas but found no other explosive devices.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, was arraigned on one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, one of a few public officials involved in the Harris campaign, spoke after Donald Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
The driver of a Ford Fusion was ejected from the vehicle, while her passenger was trapped inside as the vehicle caught on fire
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game.
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
The Detroit Historical Museum invites you to take a trip down memory lane with its new exhibit, Toy Town. The exhibit runs Nov. 9, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025.
Dry through the end of the week
Two women were killed and a man was injured early Thursday morning in a fiery crash on Detroit's east side. Frank Crosson, who lives across the street from where the crash happened, jumped in to help immediately before first responders arrived.
The first Thursday of every month is Furry Thursdays at the Friends of Detroit Animal Care & Control. The evening hours dog adoption event is from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season at Blake’s Holiday Extravaganza. The event peaks with Blake's tree lighting on Nov. 23.