Senate Confirms Steven Cliff To Lead National Highway Safety AgencyThe Senate on Thursday confirmed former California pollution regulator Steven Cliff to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
1 Person Shot, 1 In Custody In Kalamazoo McDonald's ShootingOne person was shot and one person was in custody following a shooting Thursday night at a McDonald's in Kalamazoo, police said.
Whitmer Signs Executive Directive On Abortion, Reproductive HealthGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing state departments and agencies not to help authorities in an investigation over abortions and must identify opportunities to increase protections for reproductive rights.
Local News
Local Communities Organize Student Walkouts To Rally Against Gun ViolenceThe outpouring of support follows that tragic shooting of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas.
Michigan Senate Blocks Gun Storage VoteMichigan Senate Republicans are being met with heavy criticism following the decision to stall a vote on gun storage bills.
Recovery Advocates Support Opioid Crisis Investment; Gov. Whitmer Approves $800 Million For ProgramsGovernor Whitmer stated in a press release the legislation will be instrumental in preventing more deaths.
Gilbert Family Foundation Makes $12 Million Investment For Detroit's Eviction CrisisThe United Community Housing Coalition, Michigan Legal Services and Lakeshore Legal Aid will receive $4 million each over three years to represent tenants.
Dearborn Heights Mother With 4 Children On Baby Formula In Panic Mode Over ShortageMother of 9 children all under the age of 11 concerned that 4 of her children who’s on baby formula will run out in a day.
Michigan Matters: It's Show Time in the Motor City!Major events tied to automotive, robotics and the electric future are about to kick in to high gear as leaders from Automate 2022, the 2022 EV Exchange Conference and the 2022 North American International Detroit Auto Show appear to preview them on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters.”
Politics
Whitmer Signs Executive Directive On Abortion, Reproductive HealthGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing state departments and agencies not to help authorities in an investigation over abortions and must identify opportunities to increase protections for reproductive rights.
Michigan Legislature Pushes For Pause On Gasoline TaxMichigan Republican and Democratic senators are pushing ahead with bills that could put a pause on gasoline tax.
Michigan Senate Blocks Gun Storage VoteMichigan Senate Republicans are being met with heavy criticism following the decision to stall a vote on gun storage bills.
'MI Kids Back On Track' Plan Introduced To Expand Tutoring For Michigan StudentsOfficials say the proposed plan would invest $280 million of Michigan's $3 billion in additional revenue to address "unfinished learning after a tough few years with tutoring or other forms of personalized instruction before, after, or during school."
Business
Check Your Bank Accounts: Meijer Customers Report Extra Charges On Credit, Debit CardsOver the weekend, many customers complained of extra charges. The company says they had sporadic issues with credit and debit purchases at their stores.
'Ride For Equity’ Detroit To Mackinaw City Raises Equitable Funding For Black Business AwarenessDwan Dandridge, CEO of Black Leaders Detroit is again riding a bike from Detroit to Mackinaw City ( to attend the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference). Last year Black Leaders Detroit wanted to bring more awareness, at the conference, for the need for more equitable funding for Black owned businesses in Detroit.
Small Businesses In Michigan Saw Record Job Growth In 2021, Data SaysAccording to the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information, small businesses with less than 50 employees created nearly 170,000 jobs in the first three quarters of 2021. It is the fastest start to small business job growth in 23 years.
Entertainment
Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' And 'Field Of Dreams' Star, Dies At 67Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67.
Halfway To Halloween: Here Are Events Happening On Friday The 13thFriday the 13th is days away and one of America's most haunted locations, Eloise Asylum, is set to become the site of an escape room in Westland.
Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie Get Into Rock Hall Of FameEminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.
Belle Isle Conservancy Celebrates Japanese Culture With Annual Koi FestivalPaying homage to the Japanese culture, the Belle Isle Aquarium celebrated its koi fish collection in it annual Koi Festival.
Monroe Street Midway Returns To Downtown Detroit In MayMonroe Street Midway will return for a second summer starting May 27 through Sept. 5.
Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center To Host 'Party For The Planet' Event SeriesThe Detroit Zoological Society and Belle Isle Nature Center will be hosting events to honor the earth as part of the "Party for the Planet" series.
Health
Recovery Advocates Support Opioid Crisis Investment; Gov. Whitmer Approves $800 Million For ProgramsGovernor Whitmer stated in a press release the legislation will be instrumental in preventing more deaths.
What Is The Best Sunscreen For Me? Environmental Working Group Releases Annual GuideThe Environmental Working Group, a non-profit based in Washington, D.C., released its 16th annual sunscreen guide this month, testing out more than 1,850 products.
Detroit Health Department Recommends Masks Indoors As City Reaches High COVID-19 LevelThe Detroit Health Department is recommending masks indoors as the city reaches a "high" COVID-19 community level.
Autos
Stellantis, Samsung Plan Indiana Electric Car Battery Plantjoint venture between Stellantis and Samsung plans to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Indiana that will employ up to 1,400 workers and become the company’s second such factory in North America.
Michigan Matters: It's Show Time in the Motor City!Major events tied to automotive, robotics and the electric future are about to kick in to high gear as leaders from Automate 2022, the 2022 EV Exchange Conference and the 2022 North American International Detroit Auto Show appear to preview them on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters.”
More Than $3 Billion In Auto Insurance Refunds Issued To Michigan Drivers -- What To Do If You Didn't Get YoursMichigan officials announced Wednesday that more than $3 billion has been distributed to Michigan drivers in auto insurance refunds.