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Heat causes early dismissal for Detroit, Pontiac schools; Southfield cancels classes
Multiple schools in the Metro Detroit area are finding ways to battle the extreme heat, with some implementing early dismissals and others canceling classes.
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Multiple schools in the Metro Detroit area are finding ways to battle the extreme heat, with some implementing early dismissals and others canceling classes.
The kindergarten vaccine exemption rate continues to climb as more and more parents opt out of getting their little ones vaccinated, and as the new school year begins, this trend has both health officials and parents concerned.
Three high schools in Michigan have ranked among the best in the country according to recent U.S. News & World Report rankings.
The University of Michigan announced Wednesday morning that its internet connectivity and Wi-Fi network had been restored after a prolonged outage.
As kids head back to school, some districts in Metro Detroit are still in need of bus drivers.
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.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti visited several schools across the district Monday to greet students and staff on the first day of classes.
With students across Michigan starting a new school year, AAA of Michigan is issuing a safety reminder for drivers.
As most students head back to school Monday morning, five schools in Ann Arbor are closed due to power outages and storm-related issues.
The meeting lasted nearly five hours and ended just before midnight.
Dr. Molly O'Shea of Birmingham Pediatrics discusses vaccine hesitancy.
Wednesday was the first day of Move-In Week at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan health experts said sometimes that feeling can be healthy, but for most, it can be concerning.
As parents and students gear up for another school year, Michigan leaders are reminding them of a statewide safety program.
Katrina Morris of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation discusses the state's bus driver shortage.
Michigan State University officials say this year's freshman class size is about on average with previous years.
In a push to empower Detroit students and foster confidence within the community, the 5th Annual Back-to-School Empowerment Event is set to take place this Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Madame Cadillac Hall located at Marygrove College.
The 5th annual Back-to-School Empowerment Event is Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Marygrove College.
Dearborn Public Schools are warning parents about a new vaping product designed to look like highlight markers.
Therapist Alisha Coleman discusses the importance of prioritizing your child's mental health as a new school year starts.
As students prepare to go back to school, parents and teachers are asked to be on the alert for a new vape pen that looks like a highlighter marker. These High Light vape pens come in 20 different flavors.
After receiving some pushback, the weekly early release days for Dearborn Public Schools have been delayed and will now start in October.
A Metro Detroit nonprofit is helping families to start a new school year on the right foot.
Lauren Bogorad, Director of the Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center in West Bloomfield, shares tips with Sandra on how to choose the best school for your child and prepping them for the new experience.
A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
After 57 years of waiting, relatives of three young Black men who were killed by police during the 1967 Detroit riots are getting the recognition they deserve.
In Melvindale, Dearborn, and neighboring Detroit, people lined the streets Friday to pay tribute to fallen police officer Mohamed Said.
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.
A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.
The man arrested in the fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was arraigned Thursday.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
After 57 years of waiting, relatives of three young Black men who were killed by police during the 1967 Detroit riots are getting the recognition they deserve.
In Melvindale, Dearborn, and neighboring Detroit, people lined the streets Friday to pay tribute to fallen police officer Mohamed Said.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Local businesses around Metro Detroit are taking the initiative to make their facilities more sensory-friendly.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.
Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Music icon Janet Jackson is on the second leg of her "Together Again Tour," and one person by her side on the stage is a Detroit native. Dancer and choreographer Dario Boatner joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his career and being on the tour.
We are on the heels of back to school season and Focus: HOPE's early learning program is helping kids get their minds in motion. Waymond Hayes, director of early learning at Focus: HOPE, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the program.
Another mild night with calm winds and mostly clear skies, then a sunny and mild Saturday.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos was found not guilty of first-degree murder last week, but the jury was deadlocked on felony murder and home invasion. He was found guilty of lying to the police. Now, the defense wants the case dismissed, saying the prosecution doesn't have the legal authority to refile murder charges.
After 57 years of waiting, relatives of three young Black men who were killed by police during the 1967 Detroit riots are getting the recognition they deserve. What happened at the Algiers Motel on July 25, 1967, still haunts family members who spent decades fighting to expose the reality of what happened that day.