Wayne-Westland Community Schools audit shows $17 million budget mishap
It comes after an audit revealed a massive budget shortfall. The district is now down at least $17 million.
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It comes after an audit revealed a massive budget shortfall. The district is now down at least $17 million.
Three Michigan school board members have been recalled, victims of a controversial decision to retire a school mascot.
A brand that was born in Detroit is climbing its way to the top shelf in bars across the mitten.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ripping into Michigan State University.
This year's universal breakfasts and lunches were funded by an allocation of about $160 million in the state budget that passed over the summer.
More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Mel Tucker's attorney says Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not "engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior" or violate his contract.
It isn't unusual to see kids who are feeling uneasy or anxious during the school year.
The Black teens from Detroit are part of a free program teaching young people how to fly while exposing them to careers in aviation, an industry in which people of color are traditionally underrepresented.
The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated the district's dress code.
After the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, concerns have arisen that a pathway into medicine may become much harder for students of color.
The Michigan State University trustees have voted to ban members of the public with concealed pistol licenses from bringing firearms to the campus where a gunman last February fatally shot three students and injured five others.
An unprecedented infusion of aid money the U.S. government provided to schools during the pandemic has begun to dwindle.
Internet access has been restored at the University of Michigan after a security issue interrupted service last weekend.
While college students are heading back to class, more and more young people are heading to trade school. Financial and societal shifts have led trade schools to record-breaking enrollment numbers.
Paula Nantau believes she was always meant to be a teacher. One of her students at Haigh Elementary School in Dearborn was future CBS Detroit Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
When classes resume for kids in eight states, they won't have to worry about where their next meals will be coming from because they'll be free.
Crafts, activities and games are all the makings for a great summer camp, but in Roseville, one camp is mixing in a little mental health education.
The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency announces its selection for a publicly funded preschool pilot program.
Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.
Florida's social studies curriculum has been lambasted by critics for suggesting enslaved people "developed skills" for their "personal benefit."
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses.
The University of Michigan's president has condemned antisemitic vandalism at two off-campus fraternity houses.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a historically large education budget earlier this week.
Troy school board members are facing recall efforts from community members following the school board vote back in May to restructure honors math courses.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has declined to overturn a light jail sentence for a young woman who killed her father by burning him with a dangerous powder.
CBS Detroit's meteorological team is currently tracking a possible snow squall. A snow squall is an intense period of moderate to heavy snowfall with a limited duration.
David Bluer, 34, reportedly spray-painted the word "die" and swastikas on the exterior of the church in October 2021
Duggan, a Democrat, is currently serving his third four-year term as Detroit's mayor and is the second longest-serving mayor.
The poor performance of General Motors' Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Duggan, a Democrat, is currently serving his third four-year term as Detroit's mayor and is the second longest-serving mayor.
CBS Detroit's meteorological team is currently tracking a possible snow squall. A snow squall is an intense period of moderate to heavy snowfall with a limited duration.
Snow squalls drop visibilities on roads rapidly and are a combination of rapid snowfall and strong winds.
In a statement, Detroit police said they are aware of the allegations and are actively investigating the circumstances.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has declined to overturn a light jail sentence for a young woman who killed her father by burning him with a dangerous powder.
Company officials say a board committee is leading the search for a new CEO, and that the search is expected to be completed within the first half of 2025.
General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. Energy Department for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
The employee was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Art can turn empty spaces into something extraordinary, and one Detroit artist brings stories to life with every brush stroke.
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is bringing his Grand National Tour to Detroit's Ford Field in June 2025.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday at noon on AC/DC's website.
CBS Detroit's meteorological team is currently tracking a possible snow squall. A snow squall is an intense period of moderate to heavy snowfall with a limited duration.
The poor performance of General Motors' Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
At the end of 2025, Michigan Medicine will discontinue the University of Michigan Health Plan.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Michigan has a nickname for its pair of 7-foot newcomers: Area 50-1.
Tight ends coach Steve Casula will serve as interim offensive coordinator, while a national search for a new coordinator will be underway.
A record 37.5 million viewers watched this year's Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Day game on CBS.
Little Caesars Arena is home to the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons, but on Tuesday, it hosted the Fueling the Future event.
CBS News Detroit asked reporters covering the Wolverines and Buckeyes if planting the "Block M" on the "Block O" went too far and how they felt both head coaches handled the situation.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Maureen Stapleton, with Noel Night, shares a preview of the event.
Matt Smith, of Joe Muer Seafood Detroit, shares a preview of the menu options available at the restaurant's Sunday brunch.
COTS' Paige Blessman previews the upcoming holiday donation event.
Historic Pewabic Pottery in Detroit is hosting its annual holiday showcase through Dec. 29.
Lago Cucina is a new Italian restaurant serving up homemade cuisine in Harrison Township.