Pontiac school board approves consolidation plan
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
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Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
Officials in the Pontiac School District are expected to vote on a controversial consolidation plan on Monday. If passed, it would place three elementary schools in the district on the chopping block.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. Officials say both of the suspects were teenagers.
The National Weather Service confirmed that three planes were damaged at Capital Region International Airport after storms rolled on May 18.
At least 80 people are believed to have died from the latest outbreak of Ebola, according to the World Health Organization.
Over the weekend, the Swatch store at Troy's Somerset Collection canceled a product launch after a massive crowd of people showed up at the mall.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is a clear sign that summer is back. Just under two months away from the county's biggest jury-selected art fair, Monday's unveiling of the 2026 commemorative posters is renewing excitement.
A long-standing issue across Detroit neighborhoods is getting attention: crumbling sidewalks. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield says help is on the way, with more than 6,000 sidewalks expected to be replaced by the end of the 2026 construction season.
Detroit City Council members are hitting pause on a decision about whether to spend another roughly $2 million to extend the city’s ShotSpotter contract.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to baby poultry. Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Detroit police say a 14-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation downtown during the weekend.
For more than 30 years, the iconic Woodward Dream Cruise has drawn thousands of automotive enthusiasts to Southeast Michigan every August.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
President Trump said Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran, warning that "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST." Natalie Brand reports.
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
Two-thirds of the country say President Trump's policies are making the economy worse, at least in the short term, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey.
CBS News Radio will sign off on Friday, after nearly a century on the airwaves. Here's a look at its history and the voices who provide the newscast.
Two teenagers were arrested after a 14-year-old was injured by gunfire in downtown Detroit.
A 14-year-old was injured in a weekend shooting in Detroit. Severe weather was noted in Mid-Michigan on Sunday, and is possible in Metro Detroit on Monday. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
Video from Michigan State Police shows the moments a patrol car was rear-ended and a trooper jumping out of the way of the crash, a water gun prank in Davison Township nearly turned deadly and other top stories for the night of May 16, 2026.
The Swatch store at Somerset Collection in Troy canceled a product release event after an estimated hundreds of people gathered for it, according to police. Julia Avant speaks with a shopper who was among the crowd.
Early voting for the August 2026 primary election in Michigan started on Saturday. To mark the first day, the Detroit Department of Elections hosted a Get Out to Vote event where voters said they loved being able to take advantage of short lines and cast their ballots.
A Lapeer County fire chief says smoke alarms inside a Mayfield Township, Michigan, home "made a difference" in a garage blaze Friday morning by providing residents with an early warning.
A teenager is dead and another is critically hurt after an all-terrain vehicle they were riding crashed into the side of an SUV in Summerfield Township, Michigan, early Saturday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, officials said.
While Canada held its own event to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, two workers who helped build the bridge recount the work behind the project.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, officials said.
Giving blood might seem a little scary but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the U.S., the Pentagon on Saturday announced no new attacks overnight, despite Iran claiming responsibility for retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases and assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Olivia Gazis reports on the conflict and President Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
On Saturday, Voters in Detroit got their first chance to cast their ballots early. Jordan Burrows speaks with voters about the issues and races they'll decide on Aug. 4.
Chances for showers and storms both days
The Michigan State Police is investigating after a Dearborn police officer shot a man armed with a long gun on the city's west side Friday night, according to officials.
On June 24, 2026, the city of Detroit celebrated its 325th birthday.