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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talked about his decision to run for governor as an independent candidate and leave the Democratic Party on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Eastern Market Partnership CEO Dan Carmody started 2024 at President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech in Washington and ended the year appearing on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters as both longtime leaders retired from their jobs as 2025 began.
With a historic election in the books and dominating things in 2024, the roundtable of Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to talk about the year that was and offer a preview on what's ahead.
Kid Rock is known for many things but community champion is how Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, described him after the rock and roller made a big donation to his Grand Rapids medical research company so more folks could be helped.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic “Dick Van Dyke” and “Mary Tyler Moore” shows a generation ago. She died of complications from diabetes at the age of 80 in 2017, as she spent the last half of her life helping to raise over $2 billion for research and awareness about the disease.
Citing examples of price gouging by some auto towing companies in Metro Detroit and elsewhere, State Rep. Samantha Steckloff introduced House Bill 6062 last month to try and stem the practice impacting unsuspecting consumers by putting some regulations in place.
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 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.
With the ink barely dry on stories about Election 2024, a growing cadre of folks, including Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, are looking at the evolving political landscape.
President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans not only knocked down the Blue Wall in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania but the GOP won the presidential race and major contests all across the U.S.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, one of the co-chairs of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, talked about the final push in that race and prospects for Democrats holding onto the State House on this week’s CBS Detroit Michigan Matters.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder weighs in on this election with a focus on the state house as Republicans hope to take back control from the Democrats, who took it over as part of the ‘Blue Wave” midterm elections as Michigan and a host of other states went all in for the Democrats.
With two weeks left and the clock ticking down, Michigan Republican Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes appear on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters to discuss the presidential race and other contests and talk about what’s at stake.
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.
If the pool of early applicants to the bi-partisan Michigan Political Leadership Program's upcoming class at Michigan State University is any indication of how the electorate in this critical swing state might vote in November, it could be a landslide.
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Reggie E. Davis, president of consumer banking at Flagstar, talks about the company’s imprint in Michigan and the changing dynamics of the industry on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
As Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, who is vying for the office continue to crisscross the Great Lakes States this week, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on what’s ahead in the most bombastic election in American history.
Steve Kiefer has been on a mission to get distracted driving laws adopted in states across America which he updates on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
Two high-profile business and educational leaders - Aaron Dworkin, musician and founder of the Sphinx Organization, and Dr. Marschall Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine/Dean of UM Medical School - added “author” to their vast resumes as they’ve written new books which they discussed on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
Detroit put the world on wheels and now it is leading the charge to be the Mobility Capitol as leaders from business and politics join forces from across the state to promote the Motor City on the global stage.
Canada is already Michigan’s largest trading partner, worth hundreds of billions each year, and as the Gordie Howe International Bridges nears completion, that amount will grow exponentially.
Michigan GOP Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow discuss the results of the primary and how the field of candidates still standing and their prospects look as Election 2024 enters the sprint to the finish line on Nov. 5 on CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters.
Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.
Stabenow capped a 24-year career as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
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.
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.
A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, alleging that deputies wrongly shot and killed her 33-year-old son.
The man allegedly used his son as a human shield after barricading himself inside an apartment, according to prosecutors.
The debate over a Sheetz gas station in Farmington Hills continued Monday night, with the city rejecting the plan.
Police are searching a Macomb County landfill in connection with the disappearance of 30-year-old Ashley Elkins.
A naked man was taken into custody after deputies found him at a home invasion Monday evening in Berlin Township.
All eyes are on the future of electric vehicles at this year's Detroit Auto Show.
A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been added to the Michigan State Police fleet in Lansing.
The Detroit Auto Show is currently the talk of the town, and Sunday was another busy day at Huntington Place.
The Detroit Auto Show is revving up in the motor city. According to Visit Detroit, hundreds of thousands of folks are anticipated to attend which means big bucks for the city's economy.
Show organizers announced last year that the event was returning in January to Huntington Place.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as they began their search to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired as defensive coordinator following the team's 8-9 finish.
William Eklund had a goal and two assists and the San Jose Sharks ended Detroit's seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Wings 6-3.
Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell two-plus years ago when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer invites Detroit Lions fans of all ages to share their depictions of the team's logo.
They lead the NBA in wins so far in January.
Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.
Stabenow capped a 24-year career as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
Much colder next week.
Police continue searching a Macomb County landfill in connection with the disappearance of 30-year-old Ashley Elkins, who was reported missing more than a week ago. Roseville police confirmed to CBS News Detroit that new evidence led them to the Pine Tree Acres landfill in Lenox Township. Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies joined the search.
Cold air continues with a major drop next week.
A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, alleging that deputies wrongly shot and killed her 33-year-old son.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Ann Donnelly, vice president of care management and operations at Priority Health, discusses early detection.