Detroit schools investigating possible theft of gift cards meant for students
The Detroit Public Schools Community District said it is investigating the possible theft of digital gift cards intended for high school attendance rewards.
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The Detroit Public Schools Community District said it is investigating the possible theft of digital gift cards intended for high school attendance rewards.
Officials at Detroit Public Schools Community District are investigating possible cases of theft and fraud within their perfect attendance program.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
For the second year in a row, Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its attendance incentive program which gives high school students the opportunity to earn money for showing up to every class.
A Detroit Public Schools Community District teacher is accused of offering money for sex from a minor who turned out to be an undercover agent.
The new high school is expected to open in fall 2027.
Authorities say the mother admitted to investigators that she gave her daughter the knife for protection.
A vehicle smashed into Cody High School in Detroit early Thursday, damaging part of the building.
Sixty percent of students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District were considered chronically absent last school year, meaning they missed 18 or more days of school.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is entering the 2025 -2026 school year with some changes to its special education department.
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials say each bus will have multiple cameras installed to keep track of traffic illegally passing a stopped school bus.
Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, the Detroit high school student who was detained while en route to a school field trip site, has been deported to Colombia.
Protestors on Tuesday gathered outside of a Detroit Public Schools Community District meeting after a high school student was detained and now faces deportation.
Six children were on board a Detroit Public Schools bus when a hit-and-run driver struck the vehicle Thursday.
Detroit Public Schools Community District shared promising academic results via the 2024 Nation's Report Card.
Detroit Fire Department trained more than 200 educators and staff how to respond to a cardiac arrest situation.
The Technicians won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship with a dominant 42-20 victory over Hudsonville back on Thanksgiving weekend.
Two hundred and fifty students will now be able to jump higher, run further, and faster thanks to a pilot program.
It's a new program that calls for the installation of washers and dryers in more than 100 schools across the district by the end of 2024.
For some folks, the cost of college can be a financial burden, but thanks to a local foundation in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a handful of students are getting their shot at a higher education.
Detroit Horse Power purchased a 14-acre site from the Detroit Public Schools Community District to build an equestrian center on the city's northwest side.
CBS News Detroit highlighted two Detroit Public Schools Community District seniors who've excelled in the classroom and now plan to pursue careers that help others.
Lt. Young believes a tie conveys a sense of responsibility and respect. He enlists others in law enforcement to teach these young men.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District says it has seen a surge in consumption of marijuana edibles and vape pens at schools and is urging local, state and federal leaders to implement a policy.
Officials are working on creating safe spaces in Detroit for youth because Mayor Mary Sheffield says the city is for everyone, including teens.
What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
The Detroit Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter was off-duty and driving a personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Officials are working on creating safe spaces in Detroit for youth because Mayor Mary Sheffield says the city is for everyone, including teens.
What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
The Detroit Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter was off-duty and driving a personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows broke his left forearm and sustained a concussion during a scary head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday at Minnesota as they converged on a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Twins.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
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.
An unassuming tree in Ferndale's Wilson Park has more history than any other in the area. What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
The Artemis II crew made its back on Earth after a historic moon mission.
Cecilia Smith and her husband were left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their Garden City, Michigan, home on Wednesday and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away. On Friday, one day after CBS News Detroit sat down with Smith, the couple contacted the newsroom and said the woman was identified as a hospice nurse who went to the wrong house.
A Detroit firefighter has been charged with allegedly driving while drunk, causing a crash that killed an 85-year-old woman in Roseville.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is taking on the nationwide trend, "teen takeovers." Sheffield announced a new strategy after meeting with those who organized the events.