Michigan schools watch for state budget passage
Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates.
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Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates.
On Thursday, dozens of cars rolled up to Tommy's Express Car Wash in Grand Blanc to support the families impacted.
More than half a dozen new witnesses took the stand in Oakland County court on Thursday for the murder trials against Carlos Juan Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo, who are accused of posing as DTE workers and killing a Rochester Hills man.
Two people who were charged in a deadly shooting at a Detroit park that killed a 4-year-old boy and an 18-year-old appeared in court on Thursday.
The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
Here are the top stories on Oct. 2, 2025.
The State of Michigan's official 2025 Christmas tree has been selected, with delivery scheduled for Nov. 1 at the state Capitol in Lansing.
A system outage affecting some Canadian border crossings caused traffic snarls for several hours Thursday, approaching the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River, between Michigan and Ontario.
"It is important for kids to understand that we need to be prepared for things that happen very rarely. But we need to know what to do if it is going to happen," Dr. Molly O'Shea says when relating how parents can talk to younger children about tragic events.
The American Speed Festival will take place Oct. 4 and 5 in Pontiac, Michigan, celebrating automotive innovation and the passion of motorsports. Here's an introduction of what to expect at the event.
Congressional action is not expected Thursday because of the Jewish holiday, but there may be a Senate vote Friday in another effort to break a budget logjam at the federal level. CBS News has this report.
Second-hand shopping is growing in popularity, with both in-person thrift stores and online shops noticing the trend. CBS News has this report.
Angela Cavanagh from the Michigan Science Center uses candy among her props as she relates the themes of the exhibit "Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion," which opens Oct. 11.
Alima Wheeler Trapp speaks about the James E. Wheeler Collection, which represents one of the largest Black film and memorabilia collections in the world. The Portraits in Power event. to be held Oct. 4 at Detroit Historical Museum, will showcase some of the images of Detroit during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Detroit Fire Department has announced its community events in keeping with National Fire Prevention Week. This year's safety theme is how to handle and dispose of lithium ion batteries so to prevent them from sparking a fire.
New details have emerged since the discovery of a woman's body Saturday in a Bloomfield Township home.
The federal government shutdown has a wide-ranging impact on programs and agencies. Here's a rundown of what taxpayers will want to be aware of.
Spirit Airlines is set to end service this week to several cities as the bankrupt, low-cost carrier fights for survival. That list includes Portland, Sacramento and San Jose.
Great Lakes Water Authority says it's continuing to make progress on the repair of the 42-inch water main that broke on 14 Mile Road in Novi. GLWA asks that homeowners in the affected communities continue to limit water use; and boil water advisories remain in effect for Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township.
A Detroit Fire Department crew member was injured early Thursday while on a call in the 14200 block of Corbett. The firefighter was taken to an area hospital and is expected to recover.
Mass firings and furloughs among federal employees could be issued as early as today. That is the warning from the Trump administration for Oct. 2, day two of the federal government shutdown. In the meantime, tourists and businesses are noticing the closures. CBS News has this report.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said a free school meal program is part of the plan as state budget talks continue. Detroit Tigers play Cleveland Guardians at 3:08 p.m. ET in a wild card playoff series. Weather and other top stories.
Police are investigating after one person was shot on Wednesday afternoon at the Rosa Parks Transit Center in Detroit. Two people were taken into custody, according to DPD.
Wednesday was Day 2 of the trial against two men accused of posing as DTE workers and killing a Rochester Hills, Michigan, man. One of the witnesses who testified was the victim's wife, who suffered injuries from the attack.
In the days since the deadly church attack in Grand Blanc, Michigan, communities are coming together to remember the lives lost and forever changed.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
A state audit reveals Michigan's Going Pro Talent Fund spent over $59 million on reimbursing employers for on-the-job training instead of funding education to boost skills and wages.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
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 Detroit Red Wings are wrapping up training camp and preparing for their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House Saturday morning, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
A Michigan program is helping Detroit homeowners prevent tax foreclosures.
A Southeast Michigan church hosted its annual gun buyback program, offering gift cards for unwanted guns.