Heat causes early dismissal for Detroit, Pontiac schools; Southfield cancels classes
Multiple schools in the Metro Detroit area are finding ways to battle the extreme heat, with some implementing early dismissals and others canceling classes.
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Detroit public schools announce launch of Health Hubs
With kids soon heading back to class, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is launching 'Health Hubs' that aim to improve attendance and help families in need.
Detroit Public Schools shows strong graduation rate improvement
The Detroit Public Schools Community District showed an improvement in high school graduation rates for the 2021-2022 school year.
Red Wings surprise students at Chrysler Elementary in Detroit
As part of the "Street Hockey in The D: At School" program, Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was joined by Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider in surprising students by playing floor hockey with them and providing hands-on instruction.
Detroit Public Schools Released From 11 Years Of State Oversight
A commission on Monday released the 47,000-student Detroit Public Schools from more than a decade of state financial oversight, releasing full control of the district's finances to the city's elected school board.
Detroit Public Schools Release Official Draft Reopening Plan
A draft plan to reopen schools for the Detroit Public Schools Community District has been released.
Detroit Public Schools To Raise Starting Teacher Salaries By 33%
It will go into effect in the 2020-21 school year.
Appeals Court Rules Detroit Students Have Rights To Literacy
Students at underperforming Detroit public schools have a constitutional right to literacy, a federal appeals court said Thursday in reviving a lawsuit against the state of Michigan.
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent: Close Schools
In an open letter to Michigan state leaders, Detroit Public Schools Superintendant Nikoli Vitti wrote recommendations on how Detroit Public Schools should proceed in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
Michigan Matters: Filling the Gaps in Education and Keeping Michiganders Healthier
Education was front and center on the Michigan Matters round table as Tonya Allen, David Nicholson, and Charlie Beckham appeared with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain to talk about how to improve things in schools across the region.
High Lead And Copper Levels Found At 57 Detroit Public Schools
The Detroit Public Schools says elevated levels of lead or copper have been found in water fixtures at 57 of 86 schools tested so far.
Detroit Schools Cradle-To-Career Campus Gets $50M Boost From The Kresge Foundation
Detroit's public school district is planning a so-called cradle to career campus at Marygrove College as part of an effort to create a hub for urban education.
Detroit Schools Shut Off Drinking Water Due To Lead, Copper
Drinking water is being shut off at all Detroit public schools because the water in 16 of them was found to have high levels of lead or copper.
Judge Dismisses Detroit Schools Literacy Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit focused on the poor reading skills of students at several Detroit schools, including because he concluded there is no right to literacy.
Detroit Principal Loses Appeal Over Bribery Conviction
An appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a Detroit school principal who was sentenced to two years in prison for taking bribes from a contractor.
16 New "Summer Fun Centers" Opened In Detroit On Monday
There was already 11 existing recreation centers so with these additions there are now 27, which is the largest number in the city in more than a decade.
Wildlife Refuge Partners With Detroit School To Teach Conservation
Students at a Detroit public school are learning about conservation and natural resources through a partnership with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
DPS To Showcase Science, Other Educational Offerings
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will hold an All Schools S.T.E.A.M -- science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics -- Showcase at the city's Eastern Market.
Count Day Incentives Offered For Detroit School Students
A private ice skating party and song-writing workshops are among incentives being offered to Detroit schools with the highest attendance on Count Day.
Detroit's School Board Has Power For First Time In 7 Years
Several governor-appointed emergency managers began controlling the district in 2009.
Top Senator Criticizes Detroit Schools Manager Over Contract
The DPS emergency manager says it's a matter of "fairness," and a "modest" boost in salaries will help attract high-quality teachers.
Duggan Cites Progress In DPS Health And Safety Fixes
Detroit school officials have spent $2.5 million on repairs and cite significant progress on building conditions a week before doors open for the new academic year, Mayor Mike Duggan said Monday.
Detroit Schools Tighten Financial Oversight After Fraud
Detroit's public school district has moved to tighten financial oversight following a federal investigation that uncovered kickbacks and bribery.
Plea For DPS Director Who Schemed To Reap $1.3M For Tutoring Never Provided
Carolyn Starkey Darden told a judge she had served hundreds of students, but she also admitted to submitting "false and exaggerated" billings over seven years.
Michigan Legislature Close To Approving $617M Detroit Schools Bailout
Michigan lawmakers may be close to approving a $617 million bailout of the debt-ridden Detroit Public Schools.
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Detroit police seek information on triple hit-and-run crash
The Detroit Police Department is asking the public for help with information on a triple hit-and-run crash.
Detroit Lions players to wear custom cleats for charity
The annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign is here, and Detroit Lions players and those on other NFL teams will sport customized cleats for a good cause.
Detroit Lions 2023 "My Cause, Cleats" campaign
The Detroit Lions players will wear customized cleats designed by artists to support charities.
Detroit King's Tyrone Spencer named new football coach East Kentwood High School
Detroit King football coach Tyrone Spencer has accepted a job at East Kentwood High School as the new head football coach.
St. Clair County dogs sickened, killed from parvovirus; officials warn about mysterious illness spreading through US
As health officials warn people about a mysterious dog illness spreading throughout the country, St. Clair County residents are also being alerted of the increase in canine parvovirus cases.
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Detroit police seek information on triple hit-and-run crash
The Detroit Police Department is asking the public for help with information on a triple hit-and-run crash.
Detroit Lions players to wear custom cleats for charity
The annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign is here, and Detroit Lions players and those on other NFL teams will sport customized cleats for a good cause.
Detroit King's Tyrone Spencer named new football coach East Kentwood High School
Detroit King football coach Tyrone Spencer has accepted a job at East Kentwood High School as the new head football coach.
General Motors says strike cost $1.1B, but it can absorb rising labor costs as it raises dividend
General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit this year from a six-week strike by autoworkers, but the company expects to absorb the costs of a new contract and is even raising its dividend.
St. Clair County dogs sickened, killed from parvovirus; officials warn about mysterious illness spreading through US
As health officials warn people about a mysterious dog illness spreading throughout the country, St. Clair County residents are also being alerted of the increase in canine parvovirus cases.
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Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs due to potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
GM-UAW tentative agreement hangs in the balance as workers divided
The tentative agreement ratification vote for General Motors and United Auto Workers is turning into a nailbiter.
General Motors UAW workers appear to have voted down tentative contract deal
The tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be headed for defeat.
UAW president Shawn Fain demands government action against corporate greed and economic injustice
Speaking to a Senate committee on Capitol Hill, the United Auto Workers union president Shawn Fain called on the government to create an economy that works for the working class.
Stellantis will offer buyout, early retirement packages to 6,400 U.S. nonunion salaried workers
Stellantis says it will offer buyout or early retirement packages to about 6,400 nonunion U.S. salaried employees.
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Aretha Franklin's sons awarded real estate as judge cites handwritten will
A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star's sons.
Social media post on Detroit violin giveaway goes viral with requests from across the country
The post was eventually seen by hundreds of thousands of people, and the requests for the violins started pouring in from all over the country.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
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Inflation is cooling, but most Americans say they haven't noticed
About 60% of American workers say their income has lagged inflation over the past 12 months, survey shows.
General Motors says strike cost $1.1B, but it can absorb rising labor costs as it raises dividend
General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit this year from a six-week strike by autoworkers, but the company expects to absorb the costs of a new contract and is even raising its dividend.
Michigan to join effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation pends
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media.
Pastor disciplined after NYC church used for provocative music video
In the video for "Feather," Sabrina Carpenter is in several scenarios with men who behave badly, and then die in grisly ways.
Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
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FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Michigan veterinarian urges vigilance as mysterious dog illness spreads
A mysterious illness is spreading in dogs across the country. While no official cases have been reported in Michigan so far, some veterinarians said they are seeing sick dogs that are not responding to typical treatments.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Detroit Lions players to wear custom cleats for charity
The annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign is here, and Detroit Lions players and those on other NFL teams will sport customized cleats for a good cause.
Detroit King's Tyrone Spencer named new football coach East Kentwood High School
Detroit King football coach Tyrone Spencer has accepted a job at East Kentwood High School as the new head football coach.
Danny Dichio named head coach by Detroit City Football Club
The Detroit City FC named former Premier League striker and Sacramento Republic FC Assistant Coach Danny Dichio as the club's next Head Coach, according to a Wednesday press release.
Report: Mark Cuban selling majority stake of Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban is reportedly selling a majority stake to Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family at a valuation of $3.5 billion.
Michigan State introduces new football coach Jonathan Smith
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach.
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Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Riney discusses the recent $400 million donation by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for two different projects they are involved with in the Motor City.
Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector?
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Michigan Matters: Confronting the digital divide and a roundtable on the UAW strike
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NEXT Weather Forecast November 29, 2023 (Today)
Chilly today, but warmer temperatures on the way. Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how warm it'll get this week. www.cbsdetroit.com/weather
The Fancy Success offers custom luxury fur coats
The Fancy Success offers affordable custom luxury fur coats.
CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Nov. 29, 2023
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Nov. 29, 2023.
Holiday happenings at the Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum has free admission on Sundays in December.
Mootz Pizzeria releases winter menu
Mootz Pizzeria in Detroit has released its new winter menu.