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The Michigan Department of Education released its M-STEP testing data for 2025. Scores in grades three and four for English and language arts were a concern, state education leaders say. In the meantime, K-12 school districts don't know what budgets they have to work with for staffing and programs as the current state budget runs out Sept. 30.
The man who is in custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk could make his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon, after officials file formal charges, Christopher Ballard, chief of staff for the Utah County Attorney's Office, said. CBS News has this report.
Tiffany Hosey, a former employee, provided testimony Monday during the first day of a preliminary exam in charges relating to a fatal explosion of a hyperbaric chamber at the Oxford Center. The hearing will continue Tuesday.
A Farmington Hills police officer has been placed on leave. Vice President JD Vance will make a stop in Howell on Wednesday. Other top stories, sports and weather.
Several people attended a vigil on Monday for conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Oakland University in Rochester.
An independent investigation of the response to the deadly shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021 found several communication breakdowns by first responders.
Tempers flare on Monday between residents and school leaders in the West Bloomfield School District over the demolition of the historic Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor.
The preliminary hearing began on Monday against the CEO and three employees of a Michigan facility that is at the center of a fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion.
Colorful leaves are a true highlight of everything cool in Michigan during the fall. The most common question is "When will we reach our peak color?"
Here are the top stories for Sept. 15, 2025.
The Detroit Lions inducted franchise sack leader Robert Porcher into the Pride of the Lions. Porcher was inducted during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14, against the Chicago Bears.
Residents in the village of Pinckney, Michigan, were left with very few options for a nearby pharmacy after Rite Aid closed all of its Michigan stores, including in Pinckney, in 2024. However, that is no longer the case with the opening of a new locally-owned pharmacy in town.
The demolition of the final above-ground pieces of the Phoenix Center in Pontiac began Monday morning. Now that the former entertainment venue is no more, what comes next for the city of Pontiac?
Four people were thrown from a boat and injured when the vessel exploded Sunday afternoon in Macomb County, Michigan.
Ford Motor Co. announced it will move its world headquarters to a new 2.1 million-square-foot facility on the historic site of its 1953 Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
An independent investigation of the response to the deadly shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021 found several communication breakdowns by first responders.
Ford Motor Company has announced the site of its new world headquarters, which will remain in Dearborn but in a new building at the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Village Road.
The CEO and three employees were charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber explosion appeared in court Monday morning for the start of their preliminary hearings. The proceedings are expected to continue through Tuesday.
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities works with agencies such as the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and Oakland Community Health Network to provide information and encouragement for addiction recovery. Angela Spino from the alliance talks about some of its campaigns and projects.
Marc Berke from the Autism Alliance of Michigan talks about the 2025 Hero Walk, which will take place Sept. 20 at Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.
Ford Motor Co. announced it will move its world headquarters to a new 2.1 million-square-foot facility on the historic site of its 1953 Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
The price of beef was up about 14% in August 2025 as compared to August 2024. CBS News looks at the causes, and what the trend is likely to be.
The Federal Reserve's September meeting this week is taking place amid the Trump administration's push for the agency to lower interest rates.
Authorities are still searching for a motive in last week's shooting death of conservative personality Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The suspect could have his first court appearance as early as Tuesday. In the meantime, vigils in memory of Kirk have taken place across the country. CBS News has this report.
Demolition of the Phoenix Center in downtown Pontiac, Michigan, started earlier this year as part of a multi-million dollar revitalization effort. The last stage of that effort is taking down a staircase.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
A pedestrian crash involving a garbage truck in Westland, Michigan, left one person dead.
Nonprofit organizations say there are more cases of domestic violence since the pandemic, and they want people to know that there are resources out there before it's too late.
Some families in Detroit were treated to a holiday parade, where presents were given out to about 200 kids.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip. On Monday, Dec. 22, boxes and bags full of presents were stocked up, ready to hit the road.
We have a warm week through the Christmas holiday, but Friday morning may be cold enough to bring a freezing rain risk.