Utica Community Schools unveils new elementary school building
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
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CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cell phone ban.
The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
Saturday and Sunday mark the last weekend before the start of the brand-new school year for most students in the Metro Detroit area. A community organization helped families get ready with a back-to-school festival on Saturday.
More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.
Nine scholars recently attended a seminar at the University of Michigan to learn about conserving papyrus manuscripts.
The complex can house up to 2,300 students and includes a new dining hall that can serve up to 800.
Michigan schools are facing scrutiny for using physical restraint and seclusion on students, especially those with disabilities.
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday.
Oakland County schools are preparing to use a new set of standardized emergency terms designed to improve communication during school crises.
President Trump announced over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Detroit's Cooley High School, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2010, is being fully demolished to make way for a new athletic complex on the site.
Funding for free school meals this year totals $248.5 million, a $400,000 increase from last year's $248.1 million.
The program allows elementary school students to arrive at school early and stay later to accommodate the schedules of working parents.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave for the second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
District leaders say transportation remains one of the biggest non-academic barriers preventing some students from attending school consistently.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law requiring Michigan kindergarten through fifth grade reading and language arts teachers to complete literacy training, with a deadline set for the 2031-32 school year.
A Michigan school safety hotline reports receiving its second-highest number of messages and calls in the program's 11-year history.
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education began rolling out an accountability test that aims to hold colleges accountable for the earnings outcomes of their graduates.
The University of Michigan is increasing in-state tuition by 3%, while Eastern Michigan University has approved a 2.5% tuition increase.
Inflation has left Oakland County's public schools struggling to keep up this year. In response, Oakland County Public Schools have joined together in asking the community to increase school funding to fight inflation.
The Detroit Federation of Teachers says its members have ratified a tentative two-year contract agreement.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
Air traffic recordings captured a Delta captain alerting air traffic controllers that he was feeling sick and needed to get to a hospital.
The ad campaign is part of the department's pitch to attract experienced attorneys, following high turnover among those hired straight out of law school.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
A 22-year-old Inkster man who is accused of randomly stabbing a 63-year-old woman at a Dollar Tree store earlier this week has been charged.
Supporters say it's about separating campaign contributions from government decisions.
A boater was killed, with another rescued from the water, after a boat flipped over in Oxbow Lake on Tuesday.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The Parade Company is preparing for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit, and this year's grand marshal is businessman Dan Gilbert.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Training camp is winding down for the Detroit Lions as they prepare for their final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Actor Tim Curry has died at age 80. To honor him, the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society is hosting a shadow cast screening at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Friday.
Highs will climb slowly this weekend with a run at 90 degrees to start next week.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.