Shelby Township 10th grader publishes children's book about overcoming nerves
Jack Barrette is now beginning the 10th grade, but it was nearly a decade ago when the doodles from a first-grade project began what is today a published children's book.
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Jack Barrette is now beginning the 10th grade, but it was nearly a decade ago when the doodles from a first-grade project began what is today a published children's book.
A new COVID variant is causing concern among health officials. The variant BA.2.86 is starting to appear nationwide.
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.
The state of Michigan is dealing with shortage of skilled-trade workers and this could be a problem for years to come. Kevin Green, apprenticeship manager of Focus: HOPE, joined CBS News Detroit on Tuesday (Aug. 29) to discuss the shortage and how the nonprofit is working to support the community in careers.
The University of Michigan says its team has made significant progress as they work to reconnect the university to the internet. The university's network was separated from the internet due to a significant security concern. David Derigiotis, chief insurance officer with Embroker, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss cybersecurity.
Dr. Jeffrey Miller, founder and CEO of Miller Vein, discusses what to know about leg swelling and what causes it.
For one Metro Detroit high school, the new school year got off to an unnerving start after racist and homophobic graffiti was found in the school's parking lot.
Residents in mid-Michigan are just beginning to pick up the pieces after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the area last week.
Students at the University of Michigan are still dealing with an internet outage at all three campuses.
Mack Howell's case centers around an April 2014 armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Eastpointe.
Its newest – and fastest – bike, Atlas, was completed in June 2021, and the team has raced it around the United States.
The small village of South Rockwood has been dealing with cleanup efforts for almost a week now.
No one was hurt when the ground gave way between Pontiac Trail and Maple Road Monday afternoon.
For this Black Business Month highlight, Ne'Gyle Beaman of Bleu Bowtique joins CBS News Detroit to discuss his business that specializes in unique bowties.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for August 29, 2023.
September is Michigan Craft Spirits Month, and Rebecca Wauldron, the beverage director for Busch's Market, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss the state's spirit industry and share recipes that can be made at home.
The app, called Safe Zone Mobile, was launched by New Era Detroit, and the organization's founder, Zeek Williams, is taking community involvement to a new level.
The legislation would ban sale of vaping products marketed or disguised as school supplies.
Ahmad Bajjey was terrified of storms as a kid but his 1st-grade teacher helped turn that fear into a passion. Watch the reunion decades in the making, and his chance to finally say thank you.
Seven tornadoes touched down last Friday in Michigan, causing widespread damage and forcing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties.
Before saying his "I Have a Dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King recorded the speech in Detroit. Yolanda Jack, community engagement manager at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the city's impact on the speech and the March on Washington.
The mayor of Detroit and members of the ShotStoppers group are meeting Monday to discuss their ongoing work. Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison joined CBS News Detroit on Monday (Aug. 28) to discuss the upcoming meeting.
Americans are buying electric cars in record numbers, but there are concerns about charging all these vehicles on an electric grid. Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of The Detroit Bureau, joined CBS News Detroit on Monday (Aug. 28) to discuss the impact of EVs.
Sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was heard all across America.
A vigil is set for Monday evening on the city's west side for a bartender killed by a stray bullet over the weekend.
Residents in Novi, Michigan, attended a city council meeting on Monday to voice their frustrations about another water main break that happened in the last six months.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
A former chamber of commerce treasurer from Yale, Michigan, is facing two felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $35,000 from the organization.
Two men have been charged nearly two years after a man's body was found in an abandoned Detroit school building.
Vernors ginger ale has been part of Detroit culture for generations.
Residents in Novi, Michigan, attended a city council meeting on Monday to voice their frustrations about another water main break that happened in the last six months.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across southeast Michigan Tuesday night into Wednesday as a powerful storm system moves through the Great Lakes.
One man and two women were killed in Branch County, a 12-year-old boy was killed in Cass County, as tornadoes struck Southwest Michigan on Friday.
A former chamber of commerce treasurer from Yale, Michigan, is facing two felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $35,000 from the organization.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Vernors ginger ale has been part of Detroit culture for generations.
Michigan farmers face intense pressure to sell land as developers offer huge payouts, and state programs struggle to help keep farms intact.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
More changes are happening within the Detroit Lions organization after the team reportedly acquired Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Larry Borom.
Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan both fired their men's basketball coaches on Sunday, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 19 of his 27 points in the first half and Morez Johnson Jr. had 18 points, leading No. 3 Michigan in a 90-80 win over No. 8 Michigan State to give the Big Ten champions a 15th straight conference win Sunday.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
A judge has lowered the bond for a Detroit woman who is charged in the accidental shooting that killed her 6-year-old daughter.
Two men have been charged nearly two years after a man's body was found in an abandoned Detroit school building.
Storms return late Tuesday night with a risk of storms rolling in through Wednesday morning.
A boil water advisory continues in Novi and Walled Lake after a major water main break over the weekend. And frustrated residents, business owners, and leaders in Novi got to hear directly from the Great Lakes Water Authority on Monday.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.