U.S. Education Secretary's Bus Tour Rolls Into Detroit
Detroit is on U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's roll call Thursday.
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Detroit is on U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's roll call Thursday.
The Detroit Public Schools says more students showed up this year than last for the first day of school, but the number still isn't where it should be.
Detroit Public Schools emergency manager Roy Roberts went back to the classroom Tuesday morning to visit four of the city's schools as the fall semester began.
As a new school year gets underway, officials in the Detroit Public School district are putting new security procedures to the test.
The Emergency Manager for the Detroit Public Schools says safety is the number one problem facing the district.
DPS, Detroit Police Department, Michigan State Police and citizen patrollers announce an unprecedented multi-agency/community-wide school safety initiative.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said he's looking forward to seeing what Detroit schools are doing to improve.
The deficit-plagued Detroit Public Schools has put on a big push to make sure students are at their desks when classes start to help kick off the learning process and save several million dollars in state funding.
Detroit Public Schools' high-energy Back-to-School Parade and Rally are back for the third year in a row.
State education officials have placed 98 schools on their annual list of Michigan's persistently lowest-achieving schools.
A former bookkeeper for the Detroit Public Schools has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for stealing money from the district.
Nearly four dozen Detroit Public Schools attendance agents and parent organizers are knocking on doors to drive home the district's message on the importance of attendance.
Detroit Children's Museum and Detroit Public Schools are partnering to offer free museum admission for kids, free immunizations, backpacks and flash card kits during an enrollment drive event.
Starting this fall, all Detroit Public Schools students in grades K-12 will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks at no charge in an effort to ensure all children receive healthy meals, regardless of income.
Teachers and staff from Detroit Public Schools marched and picketed outside of Emergency Manger Roy Roberts's office, unhappy about the changes to their contract.
A union representing hundreds of Detroit Public School employees plans to file a federal lawsuit over wage concessions being mandated by the district.
Hundreds of Detroit Public School special education teacher assistants, special education bus attendants, food service workers and school technicians are expected to gather Friday afternoon for an emergency meeting.
The 11-member group was created by the governor to focus on identifying the five lowest-performing schools in Detroit and across the state and then improving them.
A lawsuit filed in federal court aims to stop the Detroit Public Schools from imposing a 10 percent pay cut on employees.
The head the teachers union vows to fight, after the Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager imposed a 10-percent pay cut on all district employees.
"First Day, Every Day -- All Day" -- That's the theme for this year's Detroit Public School's enrollment campaign.
Some good news for Detroit Public School teachers: About 3,800 teachers are being called back to work after receiving pink slips.
Because of the heat wave, many summer school classes have been cancelled for Friday.
Detroit Public School teachers should receive notice this week about the status of their employment. DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts said "Safety is a major issue" in the district.
"Crumbs." That's what a committee member overseeing construction of the Detroit Public Schools says Detroiters are getting in the way of jobs.
A 17-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with a shooting at the Henry Ford St. John Hospital.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
As the West Bloomfield community begins to heal from the attack at Temple Israel on Thursday, new details about the man authorities believe is responsible are beginning to emerge.
The attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has sent shockwaves across Metro Detroit, with many still grappling with the idea that an attack on the Jewish community would happen so close to home.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Over 90,000 Southeast Michigan customers lost power Friday as high winds blasted the area.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
Wind gusts of over 70 mph were reported in multiple locations across Southeast Michigan on Friday.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
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.
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.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
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.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
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.
Defensive back Christian Izien comes to the Detroit Lions to replace Amik Robertson, who departed the team to sign with the Washington Commanders.
A 17-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with a shooting at the Henry Ford St. John Hospital, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The suspect in the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.
Southeast Michigan saw a period of high wind, causing power outages and damage to homes and businesses.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.