Detroit bank helping students gear up for new school year
Chase Bank on West Seven Mile Road in Detroit handed out hundreds of backpacks to students in need on Saturday.
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Chase Bank on West Seven Mile Road in Detroit handed out hundreds of backpacks to students in need on Saturday.
Gazelle Sports recently relocated to downtown Northville, Michigan. In conjunction with that move, manager Patrick Whinnery shared some back to sports tips with CBS Detroit. "One of the best things about being a student athlete is being around your friends, being around your team and working hard. And that's really what I think a lot of a lot of everybody should be focusing on," he said.
Kelli Fisher from The Savvy Solo Parent shares tips about easing students into a back to school mindset. Her recommendations include setting routines and structure so children know what to expect throughout their day.
Friday's Stuff the Bus event is the Livingston Educational Service Agency's 24th annual effort to make sure all kids in Livingston County have what they need when they go back to school.
Where are families shopping for back to school supplies? There are some trends that might surprise you.
Cooper Street Snacks is putting their own unique spin on traditional granola bars and cookies with their line baked goods make health a priority.
Most students are already back in the classroom, but some may not have the tools needed to succeed. The Annual Athletes for Charity Back to School event Tuesday worked to change that.
Students were greeted with free backpacks filled with school supplies, a DJ, a brass band and a photo opportunity, and the kids loved it.
Michigan lawmakers are considering a tax holiday that would allow parents and students to purchase back-to-school items without paying a 6% sales tax.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
Scams preying on young people preparing for the new school year are on the rise, security experts say. Beware these red flags.
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.
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi and the city council are facing yet another legal battle as Alharbi filed a lawsuit challenging the recent firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
A Saginaw, Michigan, man was sentenced to 23 to 45 years in prison in connection with the 2003 murder of 57-year-old Jeanette Wilton.
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi and the city council are facing yet another legal battle as Alharbi filed a lawsuit challenging the recent firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani.
Another tornado was confirmed from a severe weather outbreak last week, bringing Michigan's total number of twisters so far this year to 21.
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
On Monday, Kentucky named J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal showed some rust in his start Saturday, his first in the majors since April 29, and that was to be expected.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi and the city council are facing yet another legal battle as Alharbi filed a lawsuit challenging the recent firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani.
Two separate storm chances arrive this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
A proposed fireworks curfew is moving to the full Detroit City Council after a lengthy public hearing that drew strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time. Last week, Rocket announced it would not renew its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour event heading into 2027, ending an eight-year run that began in 2019.