Detroit Schools Manager To Stay On For Awhile
Gov. Rick Snyder says the state-appointed emergency manager for Detroit's public schools has decided to postpone his plans to step down by up to six months.
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Gov. Rick Snyder says the state-appointed emergency manager for Detroit's public schools has decided to postpone his plans to step down by up to six months.
Gov. Snyder says Roy Roberts has done a "fabulous" job.
A recently retired Detroit high school basketball coach has been fatally shot.
The Washington Post is reporting that Bobb, the former emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, has taken discreet steps to explore a run for mayor in the nation's capitol.
Four schools will close and, for some students, the school year will be longer ...
The state-appointed emergency manager for the Detroit Public Schools says he'll fire a superintendent and make other changes to exert control over academic policies.
A judge says the Detroit school board has authority over academic policies, at least for the next five weeks before a new emergency manager law kicks in.
More than 53 percent of Michigan's school districts saw higher graduation rates, including many of the largest districts.
The once-beleaguered teaching industry in Detroit is now back on the mend.
"Another positive outcome was the decreasing rate of children testing positive for elevated blood lead levels, down more than 75 percent across all age group between 2001 and 2010," the report found.
Financial woes in the Detroit Public School District are expected to continue for the next three years and that will mean more school closings.
Thirty Detroit schools will be open for a day of service on Monday, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday.
The Bosch Community Fund will present a $150,000 grant in support of a partnership with the Cranbrook Institute of Science to offer Detroit Public Schools students, families and faculty in-depth, hands-on exposure to science and technology.
Just days since a 26 people, including 20 children, were gunned down at a Connecticut school, a student was caught with a loaded handgun on Detroit's east side.
The district says text messaging will help when it comes to district information, emergencies, and important classroom news.
It's "Go Green Week" in the Detroit Public Schools and the district is unveiling a number of energy-saving practices.
The Detroit Police Department is calling on Detroit Public School students for help in naming the latest four-legged addition to the force.
The Detroit Board of Education has voted to wipe-out all the changes implemented under Michigan's old Emergency Manager law.
The Detroit School Board is holding a special meeting Tuesday night to unveil a major proposal on overhauling the district.
Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts says if Michigan voters reject Proposal 1, he might not be able to continue in his current position.
An off-duty Detroit Public Schools safety officer was involved in a shooting Friday morning on the city's southwest side.
The Detroit Public Schools Foundation announced that 300 Detroit students will participate in the Future City Competition this school year because of a grant from ITC Holdings Corp.
Some Detroit Public school parents are speaking out about what they say is a problem of overcrowded classrooms at their school.
Is the Detroit Schools' official website unsafe?
Detroit Public Schools is starting a new program that provides take-home Netbook computers for students in grades 8 through 12.
One of the largest outages was centered near 12 Mile and Dequindre roads in Warren.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect on Wednesday for southeast Michigan, with dangerously high temperatures and heat index values of 105 to 110.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect on Wednesday for southeast Michigan, with dangerously high temperatures and heat index values of 105 to 110.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
One of the largest outages was centered near 12 Mile and Dequindre roads in Warren.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Southeast and Mid-Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the origin and cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
President Trump said there was progress on Wednesday as U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Qatar, via mediators. Natalie Brand reports.
Thousands of Metro Detroit residents were left without power overnight and into Wednesday morning after an outage that began Tuesday evening during a stretch of dangerous summer heat.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on June 28.
The Great American State Fair is taking place in Washington D.C., with pavilions and cultural exhibitions from the country's states and territories. CBS News has this report.