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167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer --- Oct. 12, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET More than 53,000 Michigan children have fallen off of SNAP. Experts link a 12% drop in enrollment largely to new restrictions on the program. More than 167,000 Michiganders — [...]

Michigan unleaded gas prices up 19 cents from last week, AAA says --- Michigan unleaded gas prices up 19 cents from last week, AAA says By Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles [...]

John James, a Republican, could become Michigan's first Black governor --- Oct. 9, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET U.S. Rep. John James, a Republican from Shelby Township, could become Michigan's first Black governor if he defeats his Democratic rival Secretary of State Jocelyn [...]

Michigan U.S. Senate debate focuses on affordability, A.I. --- MICHIGAN (WSBT) — Affordability was a major point of debate on Thursday as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. The candidates traded criticism over rising [...]

Trump isn't on the ballot, but Michigan voters' views of him may still shape November races --- President Trump's approval rating among likely Michigan voters is 42%, with 56% disapproving, according to a new poll that suggests his unpopularity could be [...]