2nd Michigan school district bans backpacks after loaded gun found
A second Michigan school district is banning backpacks, this time because an elementary school student was found with a loaded gun.
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A second Michigan school district is banning backpacks, this time because an elementary school student was found with a loaded gun.
Education has drastically changed over the years, from math to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to rising tuition costs and fewer students attending colleges and universities.
Parents are readying for an opportunity to voice curriculum concerns in the Troy Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday.
Of all the school libraries in the country, Birmingham Public Schools can call one of their own libraries the best in the United States.
Officials say the per credit hour rate will increase by $4 from $95 to $99 for in-district students. The board also approved tuition increases for students who live outside the district.
According to a news release, university officials said protestors supporting grad workers harassed the university president.
The rankings are based on performance indicators measuring universities' teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
With the district's federal pandemic assistance set to run out, some employees may need to be cut next school year.
The winner is recognized nationwide with a trip to Washington D.C., a $10,000 cash prize from the National Science Foundation and will join other award-winning STEM teachers.
A judge has declined to stop a strike by more than 2,000 graduate students who teach at the University of Michigan, just eight days before the term ends.
Students are proposing for I.D. scanners. They say it's a small step in the right direction to increase security measures.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Wyandotte Public Schools superintendent recently resigned amid controversy surrounding a T-Mobile antenna placed atop Washington Elementary.
The Michigan Science Center has a fun, educational event coming up on April 1.
Michigan's first and only HBCU is making strides to bring more opportunities for design students, and they're starting with their own campus.
Recently, Securatech started a partnership by winning bids with Berkley, Farmington Hills, and Pontiac school districts. The company says the biggest upgrade is doubling the number of cameras on each school's campus.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
A man faces a premeditated first-degree charge over a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday in Westland.
Bradford James Gile has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the stabbings of 11 people in Traverse City during 2025.
Thousands of Michigan residents have someone else's face on their newly issued enhanced driver's licenses or state identification cards.
A man was arrested after damaging a Michigan State Police vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island ferry in the Upper Peninsula.
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.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
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.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
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.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
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.
Residents of Lake Orion, a small Southeast Michigan community, have asked that the Oakland County Election Commission put a request to dissolve the village government on the November ballot.
Fifth Third Bank signs are going up at former Comerica Bank branches. A new round of Canadian tariffs has taken effect. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Thousands of Michigan residents were included in a batch of misprinted ID cards that had someone else's face in the corner of the ID. CBS Detroit talked with one of the drivers who got a misprinted card.
More than 550 employees will lose their jobs next month at Trinity Health, according to a WARN Act notice filed with the State of Michigan.
New signage is going up at the former Comerica Bank branches that are now part of Fifth Third Bank, including at this bank branch on Detroit's west side.
