Report: Detroit Schools Kept Millions Intended For Pensions
Michigan is investigating why the Detroit Public Schools district received up to $30 million in reimbursements for some employee pensions but didn't send the money to a state pension fund.
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Michigan is investigating why the Detroit Public Schools district received up to $30 million in reimbursements for some employee pensions but didn't send the money to a state pension fund.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says 11 guilty pleas so far are scheduled in April and May.
The Detroit Public Schools district plans to open a Montessori program and a dual-language Arabic technical school as part of an effort to boost enrollment and academic achievement.
Initial test results have found that 19 Detroit schools have tested positive for some level of copper or lead in the water system.
Is the Governor and the state's emergency manager law to blame for the financial mess in the Detroit Public Schools?
The lawsuit -- in part -- lames the district's financial troubles on Michigan's emergency manager law.
The lead discovery was made as part of an effort to test drinking water at all of the district's schools.
"We've been waiting for this for years," one neighbor said.
Ronald Alexander is accused of accepting $23,000 in kickbacks from a school supplies vendor.
Current and former principals allegedly received $908,510 in kickbacks, working with a vendor who got millions of dollars in business from DPS.
"This continues to demonstrate that the challenges at DPS aren't just Detroit's problem..."
The governor says the spending legislation enacted Tuesday shows the district's challenges "aren't just Detroit's problem, they are concerns for all of Michigan."
The $48.7 million is a stopgap measure while the GOP governor presses legislators to enact a $720 million restructuring plan to split the district and pay off $515 million in operating debt over a decade.
The Michigan Senate has approved a $700 million restructuring plan to divide Detroit's financially and academically ailing school district in two and put in place a mechanism to pay off hundreds of millions of dollars in operating debt.
The Senate plan would allocate roughly $500 million to address debt and $200 million to start a new district.
As the crisis in Detroit Public Schools continues to play out, the conversation about what happens next took center stage at the Michigan Chronicle's first "Pancakes and Politics" forum of the 2016 season.
Michigan lawmakers are making moves to make sure the Detroit Public Schools district has enough money to stay open through the end of the year.
Witnesses say the squad car was hit from behind by a speeding Honda SUV.
Rochester Community School District had the highest graduation rate, while Detroit Public Schools came in last place.
The clock is ticking for Detroit Public Schools toward payless paydays.
Meriweather is a Detroit Public School graduate who has been a teacher and most recently was Executive Director of the Office of Curriculum.
A retired judge who handled Detroit's bankruptcy could leave his new post running the city's deeply troubled school system this spring if legislation to overhaul the district isn't passed.
The union has said it was not part of the sick-outs, but has been critical of low pay in the district and poor working conditions.
Teacher sick-outs closed dozens of schools earlier this year. In addition to the physical problems in the buildings, the educators have complained about poor pay and overcrowded classrooms.
"In a bizarre kind of way, it's conceivable this might work to his advantage."
At least one person was taken to an area hospital after a Thursday morning crash involving a school bus and another vehicle near Blissfield.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Ramp and lane closures began ahead of schedule at the Interstate 275 interchange with M-14 / I-96 in Wayne County.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Ramp and lane closures began ahead of schedule at the Interstate 275 interchange with M-14 / I-96 in Wayne County.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
At least one person was taken to an area hospital after a Thursday morning crash involving a school bus and another vehicle near Blissfield.
Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
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.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
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.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
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.
Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday in the Na'Ziyah Harris murder case. The Detroit teenager was reported missing in 2024 and her body was never found. A Detroit man has since pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Michigan-based Stryker Corp. is dealing with the impact of a cyberattack. MDOT closed interchange ramps at the M-14 construction area ahead of schedule. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Ramp closures have started ahead of schedule at the I-275 interchange with M-14 and I-96. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains why the work got moved up, and what motorists can expect.
Good morning, Family, Looking at mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Unfortunately, the snow makes a comeback on Friday with accumulating snow likely beginning late overnight tonight into Friday morning, with 1 to 3 inches forecast north of M-59. Hold on to your hats as a High Wind Watch is in effect Friday with potential for southwest wind gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph.
Colder temperatures and eventually snow showers are back in the forecast.