New Commission To Address Highland Park Schools' Struggle
The formation of the committee was made in response to Governor Snyder's decision to appoint an emergency manager for Highland Park Public Schools.
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The formation of the committee was made in response to Governor Snyder's decision to appoint an emergency manager for Highland Park Public Schools.
While Highland Park School officials were making their case against the state sending in an emergency financial manager, Governor Rick Snyder sent parents a letter telling them why Lansing should be involved.
Highland Park Mayor DeAndre Windom will be meeting with gas station owners to talk about safety and other issues, including last week's shooting that left a clerk murdered.
Highland Park Police also made an arrest in the murder of a man on Hill Street that occurred about six hours after a murder at a gas station in the city.
A second man is now in Highland Park police custody suspected in the brutal murder of gas station attendant Hassan Hussein.
Police say an arrest has been made in connection with the brutal murder at a Highland Park gas station.
Police in Highland Park are investigating an apparent murder at a gas station.
Highland Park school officials have requested a hearing after Gov. Snyder determined an emergency manager is needed.
A review team is recommending an emergency manager be appointed for Highland Park Schools after determining the district is in a financial emergency.
Three community buildings opened as warming centers and citizens rallied together to protect their neighborhoods during a planned power outage in Detroit and Highland Park Wednesday.
The crash at Woodward and Manchester Street early Saturday morning has officer Kamin Bode hospitalized in stable condition.
He hasn't even been sworn in yet, but Highland Park Mayor-elect DeAndre Windom says talk of appointing an emergency manager has come up.
The former emergency financial manager of Highland Park told WWJ's City Beat Reporter Vickie Thomas she believes that, ultimately, the state will step in and appoint an emergency manager in Detroit.
Glencoe Capital's Michigan Opportunities Fund has closed on an investment in Highland Park-based Budco Holdings Inc., a provider of diverse business and technology services.
Officials believe that there was some kind of a struggle or assault at Helen Gale's Winchester Street home before she was found burned beyond recognition early Saturday.
The Southfield Police Department has taken over an investigation into the murder of an elderly woman found dead in Highland Park.
An autopsy done on a body that was found in a burned-out car in Highland Park over the weekend hasn't yielded much information.
The victim may be a missing 80-year-old woman from Southfield.
Mayor Hubert Yopp said he headed over to the Achievable Visions Conference Center after he got word of a burglary.
On Sunday Highland Park experienced an interruption in their water service caused by an electrical problem.
City Councilman DeAndre Windom is taking on incumbent Mayor Hubert Yopp. The de-commissioning of some street lights in the city is a hot issue.
Highland Park High School is getting a $40,000 face lift thanks to an initiative between Sprite and the Detroit Pistons.
Wayne County Sheriff Deputies will help patrol Highland Park streets during the upcoming Halloween weekend.
Not only have they turned out the lights around Highland Park, DTE Energy has also removed the light bulbs in 1,400 light poles at the request of the city.
Authorities say skeletal human remains have been found in a burned vacant home in Highland Park.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of its closest allies.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
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.
The number of potential cases of a parasite that causes an intestinal ailment known as cyclosporiasis continues to spike in Michigan and other states. CBS News Detroit reports on challenges that Southeast Michigan patients have found with getting testing, and a backlog in lab results with the rush of requests.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan and other states on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Tuesday the U.S.-Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion so far, as the Trump administration asks Congress to approve additional Pentagon funding. CBS News has this report.
Three people were shot on Detroit's east side. A joint U.S.-Canada event to celebrate the Gordie Howe Bridge will not take place on Friday. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Fam!! Did you take a deep breath of FRESH AIR this morning?! Looking at good air quality and cooler temps today as the cold front did its job by pushing the smoke away and brought much cooler refreshing air. Mostly sunny today, high 75°. More sun expected heading into the weekend with temps warming back into the mid to upper 80’s by Sunday. Next chance for rain arrives Sunday evening.