Michigan governor signs legislation expanding voting rights
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company.
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death.
A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match.
An actor best known for his roles on "CSI: NY" and "The Good Doctor" will run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
Congress will consider renewed efforts to shore up voting and election laws in the coming weeks.
Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.
In recent weeks, critics of the bill have raised concerns that if implemented, it would be a felony to misgender someone in our state.
A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as "forever chemicals.".
A Michigan man accused of attacking a police officer with a flagpole during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 has been arrested in Florida.
A Michigan county has agreed to pay $1.65 million to settle a lawsuit by a sheriff's officer who said he suffered, especially after secretly recording a sheriff making insulting remarks about women and minorities.
Borrowers are now facing double whammy after high court rules against Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.
Michigan lawmakers approved an $82 billion budget centering on education, infrastructure and the environment in what was the first opportunity in decades that Democrats have had to craft a budget that reflects their legislative priorities.
A grand jury has indicted a young Michigan man who is accused of making threats over social media and having plans to target a synagogue near Lansing.
Michigan is set to ban so-called conversion therapy for minors after the state Senate sent the legislation to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Tuesday night.
Michigan lawmakers are working quickly on the state's next budget ahead of a self-imposed July 1 deadline.
The Michigan prison system has been ordered to recognize Christian Identity as a religious group.
U.S. states are facing a myriad of hurdles as they experiment with programs to eventually replace the motor fuel taxes that have paid for roads for more than a century.
Donald Trump is set to appear in Michigan on Sunday evening as he looks to reclaim territory that helped propel him to the White House but slipped from his grasp four years later.
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
A former Republican candidate for Michigan governor who was at the U.S. Capitol during the 2021 riot has reached a plea agreement and will avoid a trial.
According to his campaign, DeSantis also has backing from more than three-dozen state lawmakers in Iowa and 50 in New Hampshire, as well as dozens more in Michigan, Oklahoma and his home state of Florida.
Three people have been charged with forgery and other crimes in an investigation of phony petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022.
The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major case involving changes to the minimum wage and sick leave, and the power of lawmakers to interfere with the results of petition drives.
Many women's concerns now extend beyond abortion access to health and reproductive care.
Deputies recovered two electric bicycles and batteries, as well as the stolen vehicle and tools.
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Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Lighthouse offers shelter, essential services and meals. And on Thanksgiving, the meal is created by Barbara Carter for the program's young people.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
It starts with Samantha Stonecipher who donates to the Detroit Lions Foundation each time they snag an interception.
Deputies recovered two electric bicycles and batteries, as well as the stolen vehicle and tools.
Lighthouse offers shelter, essential services and meals. And on Thanksgiving, the meal is created by Barbara Carter for the program's young people.
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The employee was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are staples of Thanksgiving entertainment. Here's the full history of why the teams play each turkey day.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
It starts with Samantha Stonecipher who donates to the Detroit Lions Foundation each time they snag an interception.
Jacob Rinehart, who was injured while training to be a Marine, was surprised recently when Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson knocked on his door and gave him four tickets to the Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears.
James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Matt Ryan, J.J. Watt and CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones will all be in the Motor City for a live broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.
Ahead of Saturday's Michigan-Ohio State football game in Columbus, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine have placed a friendly wager on the game's outcome.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Snow showers, wind, and cold are the primary parts of this forecast.
Volunteers at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen were busy serving up Thanksgiving meals on Thursday.
With the Trump administration taking over in a few weeks, the question of what's ahead for electric vehicles and Detroit automakers was front and center on Michigan Matters as Glenn Stevens Jr., executive director of MichAuto and vice president of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives at Detroit Regional Chamber, and Mike Brennan, founder and CEO of MITechNews, discussed.
The Detroit Fire Department honored a crew of first responders on Thanksgiving for saving seven lives this year.
A Michigan woman has spent days preparing Thanksgiving meals for kids in need. She said it's not the food, but the sense of family that they need most.