DTE Energy invests $100 million in 3 Metro Detroit substations, aims to reduce power outages

CBS Detroit (News) 11/18 7:44A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) DTE Energy is constructing three new electric substations as part of its goal of reducing power outage frequency by 30% and cutting outage time in half by 2029. The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in...

Third times a charm for Michigan man after winning $2 million on scratch-off ticket

CBS Detroit (News) 11/18 2:25A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) The third time was a charm for a 32-year-old Wayne County man after he bought three Colossal Cashword instant tickets and won a $2 million top prize. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the River...

Michigan gas prices jump 9 cents from last week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 11/18 12:25A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have jumped 9 cents since last week. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 21 cents less than this time last month and 18 cents...

Hear From Education Leaders About Accelerating Innovation at the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference,...

DetriotChamber.com 11/13 4:10A Sabrina Cynova

Wayne State University s   Kimberly Andrews Espy , Michigan State University s  Kevin M. Guskiewicz , and the University of Michigan s  Santa J. Ono  have joined the agenda for the  2025 Detroit...

Michigan gas prices drop 12 cents since last week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 11/11 12:18A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents since last week. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 28 cents less than this time last month and 36 cents...

Gun buyback program in southeast Michigan aiming to reduce violence

CBS Detroit (News) 11/10 5:38A Heath Kalb

(CBS DETROIT) Over 60 privately owned guns were given back to be destroyed at a gun buyback event at St. Aidan's Church in Ann Arbor Saturday. It was the last of six gun buyback events, which are hosted by southeast Michigan Episcopal churches....

Some of Michigan's 13 congressional races are in the national spotlight. Here's who's running.

CBS Detroit (News) 11/5 12:15A CBS Detroit

DETROIT (CBS) As many in the country keep their eyes on which way the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump goes in battleground Michigan, there are also a number of congressional seats also up...

4 candidates compete for 2 seats on Michigan's Supreme Court

CBS Detroit (News) 11/5 12:07A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) A pair of seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for grabs on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a 2022 appointee of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, faces off against 15th Circuit Court Judge...

Michigan gas prices up 4 cents since last week, AAA says

CBS Detroit (News) 11/4 1:07A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) - Gas prices in Michigan have risen slightly since last week, with prices up four cents, AAA said Monday. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.16 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 24 cents less than this time last...

Nov. 1, 2024 | This Week in Government: Officials Underscore Michigan’s Election Protections

DetriotChamber.com 11/1 2:46A Sabrina Cynova

Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with  Gongwer , provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in...

Trump, Vance return to Michigan on Friday for campaign stops

CBS Detroit (News) 10/31 1:49A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) - Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, are returning to Michigan on Friday. Vance will speak at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in Portage at 1 p.m., while Trump will hold a rally...

Non-U.S. citizen charged with illegally registering to vote, casting ballot in Michigan General...

CBS Detroit (News) 10/30 8:56A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) - Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is charging a non-U.S. citizen with illegally registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2024 General Election. Prosecutors allege that a non-U.S. citizen registered to vote and cast a...

Michigan QB Jack Tuttle announces retirement, JD Vance returns to Michigan and more top stories

CBS Detroit (News) 10/29 12:15A CBS Detroit

University of Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced he is retiring from college sports after experiencing a fifth concussion and challenges following a UCL repair; Ohio Sen. JD Vance returns to the campaign trail in Michigan and more on your...

Michigan gas prices down 15 cents, drop to lowest price since February

CBS Detroit (News) 10/28 12:27A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 15 cents from a week ago and have dropped to their lowest average since February , AAA said Monday. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 34 cents...

Officials address safety ahead of UM-MSU game in Ann Arbor

CBS Detroit (News) 10/25 10:27A Meredith Bruckner

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Tens of thousands of University of Michigan and Michigan State football fans will be at Saturday night's game under the lights in Ann Arbor. Officials say for night games, it's an all-hands-on-deck approach,...