Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Since Giving Blueday started back in 2014, the University of Michigan has raised nearly $50 million from more than 100,000 individual donations.
Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
A new bill that would close the gap when Michigan students transfer from one school to another will soon make its way to the state House with bipartisan support.
Michigan could join a growing number of states to limit cellphones in classrooms.
Whether it came down to additional costs or logistical issues, they couldn't recommend any of those options over the current plan.
They're offering a five week online course that will provide an introduction to metal 3D printing.
The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district is now sorting out and hearing from the public about what it says are financial challenges due to the expiration of COVID relief funds and state funding assumptions that did not materialize as expected.
It's part of the company's plan to invest more than $500 billion domestically over the next four years.
Michigan's four-year graduation rate for 2024 is the highest the state has seen since 2008, according to the Department of Education.
People against the plan say they're concerned about flooding, unstable soil and the environmental impacts of the project.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Parents on both sides of the issue say the debate is tearing their community apart, and they're tired of the division it has caused.
Starbase, an educational program geared towards engaging fifth graders in science, technology, engineering and math, has closed after federal funding stopped.
The State of Michigan is encouraging school districts to get more of their high school seniors filling out FAFSA.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by an acclaimed opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct.
Detroit Public Schools Community District shared promising academic results via the 2024 Nation's Report Card.
On Tuesday, Judge Loren L. AliKhan for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a stay on the order.
A MSU report says teacher turnover continues to be high in Michigan schools, which impacts class assignments.
With temperatures expected to dip into the single digits, even below zero at times next week in Southeast Michigan, superintendents are already discussing not having class on Tuesday.
An acclaimed opera singer is suing officials at the University of Michigan.
Baker College in Michigan faces a $2.5 million fine via a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education.
Wayne-Westland Community School District teachers are still working without a contract as negotiations between the district and the teachers union continue.
Eastern Michigan University will join the global Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange program, which will allow students to participate in virtual sessions focused on climate change.
A dog that was suffering from a medical problem was found abandoned inside a trash bin in Ann Arbor.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his final State of the City address Tuesday evening.
Le Mar Manassa Jr. was arraigned Tuesday and given a $500,000 bond with a GPS tether and house arrest.
State and federal agencies teamed up to fight a drug trafficking network that reaches from Michigan to Tennessee.
K-9 Bear assisted police from Berkley and Royal Oak in tracking a suspect after a report of someone prowling.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his final State of the City address Tuesday evening.
A dog that was suffering from a medical problem was found abandoned inside a trash bin in Ann Arbor.
Le Mar Manassa Jr. was arraigned Tuesday and given a $500,000 bond with a GPS tether and house arrest.
State and federal agencies teamed up to fight a drug trafficking network that reaches from Michigan to Tennessee.
Weiss, 42, was charged on March 20 with 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on March 21.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
AAA says the most expensive gas prices in the state can be found in Ann Arbor ($3.13), Metro Detroit ($3.11) and Jackson ($3.08).
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
Oakland has hired Keisha Newell as women's basketball coach after she reached three straight NCAA Tournaments at the Division II level with Lewis University.
The Spartans lost by more than 15 points for the only time this season.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Ron Holland II scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Detroit Pistons beat CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans 136-130.
Manuel Margot and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, adding to the team's outfield depth.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
State Sen. Jim Runestad, new chair of the Michigan Republican Party who won last month’s surprise vote during its statewide convention, appears on Michigan Matters along with David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at the Cook Political Report, as the analyst dissects the local and national political picture.
K-9 Bear with the Berkley Public Safety Department was part of the search and tracking efforts after a report of someone prowling around a Berkley neighborhood on March 25, 2025.
Members of Congress are demanding answers after a journalist reported he was inadvertently added to a group chat with top U.S. officials who were discussing military plans.
Warmer overall temperatures are affecting the winter season at tourist spots in the Swiss Alps and Italian Alps.
The City of Farmington Hills is considering how to address the problems of deer overpopulation in the community. Discussion took place at the city council meeting.