Michigan continues free school meals with increased funding for private schools
Funding for free school meals this year totals $248.5 million, a $400,000 increase from last year's $248.1 million.
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Funding for free school meals this year totals $248.5 million, a $400,000 increase from last year's $248.1 million.
The program allows elementary school students to arrive at school early and stay later to accommodate the schedules of working parents.
A federal judge threw out Rachel Dawson's case against the University of Michigan, ending her legal challenge over a firing she linked to a campus antisemitism dispute.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave for the second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
District leaders say transportation remains one of the biggest non-academic barriers preventing some students from attending school consistently.
A Merritt Academy student and his parents, one of whom worked at the district, have been charged after authorities say the student brought guns to school and his parents withheld knowledge of the weapons from school officials.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law requiring Michigan kindergarten through fifth grade reading and language arts teachers to complete literacy training, with a deadline set for the 2031-32 school year.
A Michigan school safety hotline reports receiving its second-highest number of messages and calls in the program's 11-year history.
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education began rolling out an accountability test that aims to hold colleges accountable for the earnings outcomes of their graduates.
The University of Michigan is increasing in-state tuition by 3%, while Eastern Michigan University has approved a 2.5% tuition increase.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has changed course and will stay in East Lansing.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
The legislation follows the university's recently agreed-upon purchase of Concordia University on the east side of Ann Arbor.
The University of Michigan regents approved a budget that includes a 3% increase in tuition and fees for resident undergraduate students, along with a 6% increase in housing rates.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power Monday morning as cleanup continues from last week's severe weather.
Around 8,200 people who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver's license or state ID in Michigan will be receiving corrected cards after state officials say a vendor misprinted the credentials they received.
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Among the many people impacted by severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, one Madison Heights, Michigan, father says he lost everything in a fire started by the strong winds during the storms.
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five people and injuring five others, officials said.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
And to think, Kyle Whittingham said he wanted to put an end to all the drama around Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
Alessio Milivojevic converted a fourth down with a 5-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard early in the fourth quarter and Michigan State went on to beat Toledo 30-20 on Friday night in Pat Fitzgerald's debut as coach of the Spartans.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Cleanup continues and power outages linger into the Labor Day holiday after severe weather struck multiple times in Southeast Michigan last week. Here's the update as of Monday morning.
The search for a missing Grosse Pointe Farms boater has been suspended. The Michigan Secretary of State will reissue IDs that had a printing error. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Nice weather today with a chance of rain moving in midweek. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains what we can expect today and the rest of the week.
President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, traveled to Russia on Saturday and Ukraine on Sunday in an effort to end the war between the two countries. The push comes as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Taurean Small explains.
CBS News Detroit spoke one-on-one with Democratic nominee for Michigan governor and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Sunday. Hear her plan to work with Canada amid a trade war, her thoughts on data center development and what Republican gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. John James said in response.