Metro Detroit school districts finding ways to attract bus drivers
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
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As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
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.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
East English Village Preparatory Academy in Detroit has resumed its clap-in tradition, welcoming students to the first day of class with applause and a party atmosphere. Here's what that looked like on Monday.
Families say the cost is up this year on school supplies, uniforms, lunch boxes and more. CBS Detroit talked to local parents to hear their tips on managing the expenses.
Saturday and Sunday mark the last weekend before the start of the brand-new school year for most students in the Metro Detroit area. A community organization helped families get ready with a back-to-school festival on Saturday.
A brand-new school year starts on Monday for most students in Metro Detroit. On Saturday, a community organization got families ready with a back-to-school festival. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The complex can house up to 2,300 students and includes a new dining hall that can serve up to 800.
Detroit's teachers are back at school, preparing their classrooms as announcements are made about student transportation.
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
It's become increasingly common for K-12 schools to ban student access to cell phones during the school day. Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, explains what parents can expect.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Students probably don't want to even think about the first day of school for the next school year but it's coming.
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
The second day of classes was canceled this year after a mold-like substance was found in the high school gym.
The Semaj J. Morgan Foundation hosted its second annual backpack giveaway on Sunday, giving students essential school supplies and providing free haircuts.
University of Michigan receiver Semaj Morgan’s foundation hosted its second annual backpack giveaway on Sunday.
Sixty percent of students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District were considered chronically absent last school year, meaning they missed 18 or more days of school.
Another metro Detroit school is facing back-to-school disruptions over a mold issue. Officials with Rochester Community Schools confirmed Delta Kelly Elementary will be closed today and tomorrow for cleanup and remediation.
Dozens of teachers gathered at Birmingham Public School District's board meeting Tuesday evening to put pressure on the school to agree to a contract for the new school year.
Letters sent to parents at Saline and Dundee Middle Schools spelled out a combination of factors that led to the discovery of mold and delays to the start of school.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is entering the 2025 -2026 school year with some changes to its special education department.
A party mood greeted students at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy in Detroit for the first day of school on Aug. 25 - with a "clap in" featuring live music, photo booths and applause.
Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Widespread power outages in the Metro Detroit area led to a round of school closures for Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
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."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
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.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Chase, described as a calm companion who loves walks and quiet moments, and Patricia, a curious, climb-loving cat, are featured this week.
The National Weather Service will have a crew in Detroit on Friday to survey damage from a suspected tornado that caused significant damage Thursday afternoon on the east side of Detroit.
Happy Friday, Family! Mostly cloudy with fog early, expecting another round of thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, a high of 82°. Once again there is a Marginal (1 of 5) and Slight Risk (2 of 5) for southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms this morning and afternoon. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. Tonight, a few linger showers and thunderstorms that may stick around for Saturday early morning, the clearing to mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.
The historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit was damaged by recent storms.