An Australian lawmaker is critical but stable after being apparently deliberately hit by a car
Australian prime minister says federal lawmaker Helen Haines remains in a hospital in a critical but stable condition.
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Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence.
`Fastball Freddy' Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.
Florida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty.
After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice
The Halloween-themed episodes of “The Simpsons” have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines.
Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
President Donald Trump is hoping $5,000 checks can boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections.
More than 280 pounds of cocaine seized at Ambassador Bridge; 2 Ontario men arrested
Canadian border officers seized more than 280 pounds of cocaine from a commercial truck crossing the Ambassador Bridge from the United States.
Ann Arbor aims to expand downtown zoning around University of Michigan campus
“We have a housing crisis here in the city,” Mayor Christopher Taylor said.
Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years
For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait.
Ferndale residents concerned over rat problem amid I-696 construction
People who live along Interstate 696 in Ferndale say the roadwork has caused rats to flood into their neighborhoods.
I-696 construction causing rat problems for Ferndale residents
CBS News Detroit has learned about a new problem associated with the Interstate 696 construction project in Oakland County.
Inkster City Council tables data center proposal
The Inkster City Council declined to approve a proposed data center. The decision comes after residents packed the council meeting on Monday.
‘No place in our society.’ Ban on inhumane glue traps gets Ann Arbor’s final OK
“We are all animals,” Jeff Zick told council. “We are all part of the same interconnected natural world.”
Adam Alharbi to remain Hamtramck mayor amid ongoing election proceedings
As the city of Hamtramck awaits the conclusion of legal challenges and election proceedings related to the 2025 mayoral election, officials say Adam Alharbi will remain in the city's top spot until then.
'Mattawan Strong': Vigil held for students killed, hurt in crash
Mattawan is a community in grief after two high school students were left dead and three were hurt after an early morning crash Sunday. Through makeshift memorials and a vigil, the Mattawan Consolidated School District reflected on the lives lost and prayed for recovery.
Here are Jackson-area soccer district semifinal scores
Which Jackson-area soccer teams are moving on? Check out district scores from the semifinals and upcoming matchups for the district title matches
Street north of downtown Ann Arbor to be converted to one-way, council decides
The Ann Arbor City Council voted to approve the conversion Monday night.
4 facing charges in Canton mobile home shooting that injured 1-year-old
Three individuals, including 18- and 19-year-olds from Canton and one 23-year-old Ypsilanti man, have been arraigned. Charges are still pending on a subject from Detroit.
Fan accused of dressing as security to get into SEC game
Axis supervisor 20-year-old stole polo shirt and hat.
After hard landing, Blake Wrzesinski sends Bay City Western soaring with OT game-winner
Warriors stand tall in OT to sit on doorstep of first boys soccer district title since 2014
Detroit man faces murder charge in Sterling Heights fatal shooting
A 41-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Sterling Heights that left one person dead.
City steps back from Gaslight Village legal fight
East Grand Rapids will not to appeal the court ruling that overturned approval of a major Gaslight Village development, though the developer plans to pursue an appeal independently.
The Cost of ‘I Do’ in the Disability Community
When Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham became engaged, the first decisions were of small, giddy consequence: where to hold the ceremony, whom to invite, what to wear. But soon enough, a far weightier question eclipsed them all: whether they could afford to marry at all. They learned that, as people with disabilities…
Thousands of foster kids under state guardianship not being monitored, audit finds
An audit found the state agency charged with taking care of foster kids when a judge terminates a child’s parental rights, was actively keeping track of fewer than half of those cases.
Man accused of exposing himself at Southfield Public Library arrested
A man who was accused of exposing himself in the Southfield Public Library more than a week ago has been arrested, Southfield police announced on Sunday.
With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority
Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm map, and analysts project the party carries momentum heading into the final two weeks of the election cycle, even as Democrats are expected to flip fewer U.S. House seats than wave elections this century. The Cook Political Report with Amy…
Beautiful fall week
Sunshine and 60s will continue this week, with high pressure holding on through the weekend.
Exhibit displaying documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein opens in Detroit
Rows of bound books now fill a room at the Norwood in Detroit, containing more than 3,000 volumes of partially redacted documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Family honors daughter with safe storage advocacy
The school shooting in Bend, Oregon has weighed heavy on communities across the country including West Michigan. For a family in Kalamazoo who lost a loved one to gun violence, it's their fuel to keep pushing for change.
Muskegon WWI veterans posthumously honored with Purple Hearts
More than a century later, twelve World War I soldiers from Muskegon were posthumously awarded Purple Hearts during a ceremony at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science.
Court documents: Man accused of shooting mom called her 'evil'
A man was set to move out after several weeks of living with his mom and family members before shooting and killing her at her home northeast of Sparta last week, court documents say.
With two weeks to go, candidates in Michigan's 8th Congressional District outline their priorities
The 8th congressional district stretches from Flint north to Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. The race pits Democratic incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet against Republican challenger Tom Smith.
'Stealing houses,' rigged bids, corruption in Muskegon Heights, MSP says
Elected leaders and their families in Muskegon Heights personally profited from the sale of foreclosed properties in the struggling city, according to a newly unsealed court record.
Stateside: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
From campaign stops in the U.P. to piping plover conservation, Detroit school board races, and Arabian horses at MSU, we cover politics, education, wildlife, and more.
Abdul El-Sayed courts Upper Peninsula voters in Michigan U.S. Senate race
More than 500 people showed up to support the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. It was the first stop on a three-event day that culminated in a 1,200 person rally in Marquette that evening.
The Mids: What's it like to be a poll worker?
This week on The Mids, Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer attends a poll worker training in Grand Rapids and shares his insights.
Adelaide Pointe reorganization efforts 'at an impasse,' court documents say
The future of Muskegon's embattled Adelaide Pointe may hang in the balance, new court filings indicate, as the parties struggle to reach an agreement.
Grand Rapids Public Library to host free lesson on finding trustworthy news
On Thursday, the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown will host a media literacy workshop for adults on how to find trustworthy news sources.
$25 million new library opens in Walker
More than a decade of planning became reality on Monday morning when city officials celebrated the opening of a $25 million, 24,000 sq. ft. library in Walker.
Federal appeals court allows mold lawsuit against Women’s Huron Valley prison to proceed
An Oct. 15 ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a lawsuit to proceed against the Michigan Department of Corrections and nine of its employees alleging that pervasive mold at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has seriously harmed three incarcerated women and violated their Eighth…
Trump order sets up new women’s health research initiative at NIH, White House task force
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health. The new division is set to work with the agency’s existing Office of Research on Women’s Health, which was established in 1990 and “has served as the focal point for…
Jeffries talks AI concerns at roundtable with Macomb County community leaders
During a roundtable in Eastpointe on Saturday, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that Congress must take a more aggressive approach to regulating AI as multiple panelists raised concerns about how artificial intelligence will affect American workers and the economy. Jeffries joined former special…
Ukrainians and Sudanese with temporary legal status will keep protections for now
WASHINGTON — Immigrants living in the United States with humanitarian status from Ukraine and Sudan will retain their deportation protections and work authorizations for now, the Department of Homeland Security said over the weekend. More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese with Temporary Protected…
Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, bird feeders draw them into conflict
Bears are having a very bad year. Across much of the United States, a warm winter and persistent drought have decimated the natural foods that black and brown bears rely on. With nearly every station at the buffet in short supply, the adaptable eaters are turning to human food. From California to Connecticut…
34 people are running for Detroit school board. Here's where they stand on issues
34 people are vying for five open seats on the board for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a pivotal race that could put multiple new people in charge of Michigan's largest district.
Michigan spends billions chasing jobs. There’s a better way
Regardless of who wins the Michigan governor’s race next month, the state’s approach to economic development is likely to undergo sweeping change. Republican candidate John James says he will completely overhaul the troubled Michigan Economic Development Corp., the state’s quasi-public development agency, and…
How El Niño could impact the coming Michigan winter
NOAA's seasonal forecast projects a warmer, drier Michigan winter for 2026-27 than we're used to, and we can thank El Niño for that.
Hunters may see more dead deer than usual this fall due to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD)
The state DNR says cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease are surging in deer in 12 counties. The disease cannot be caught by humans, but it can kill a lot of deer.