New school bus safety initiative in Dearborn powered by AI
The entire fleet of school buses in Dearborn is now equipped with five exterior cameras, powered by AI technology called "Ava."
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The entire fleet of school buses in Dearborn is now equipped with five exterior cameras, powered by AI technology called "Ava."
In an effort to keep students safe, police departments in Metro Detroit and across Michigan will ramp up patrols.
Police in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, are urging drivers to pay attention and follow the law when a school bus stops.
Police officers are on the lookout for drivers breaking the law by illegally passing school buses while they're stopping to pick up students.
The new school year is quickly approaching, and many school districts are still actively recruiting bus drivers to transport students.
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials say each bus will have multiple cameras installed to keep track of traffic illegally passing a stopped school bus.
Michigan still needs to improve the safety of students on their way to school, according to an audit released Friday morning.
A local school district in Livingston County is seriously in need of more bus drivers and is willing to pay big bucks to recruit.
Livonia Public Schools is dealing with a major bus driver shortage, and this means some students will have to find other ways to get to school for at least the next two weeks.
As the start of the school year quickly approaches, a local district in Oakland County is stepping up its safety when students ride the bus.
Southfield Public Schools is investigating an incident where students were transported on a bus without seats during a field trip, Superintendent, Jennifer Green said in a letter to families.
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
As kids head back to school, some districts in Metro Detroit are still in need of bus drivers.
CBS News Detroit spoke with owner Darrel Beaver who says it was taken after one of his drivers left the keys in the ignition.
Not having a cell phone helped seventh grader Dillon Reeves make a stunning rescue.
At one point, the 14-year-old boy allegedly attempted to run someone over.
Monroe Public Schools (MPS) canceled two public school bus routes for the rest of the week due to a substitute bus driver shortage in Monroe.
Detroit school bus driver off the job after getting into a fight with a seventh grader in viral video.
It's the beginning of a new school year and safety is on the minds of everyone returning.
Lansing police say a 60-year-old man has died six weeks after he was struck by a school bus while crossing a city street.
The school year has begun and the Michigan State Police wants drivers to be cautious when it comes to driving in areas where there will be a lot of kids and school drop off points.
An Ann Arbor woman has been arraigned on murder and other charges after her SUV slammed into the rear of a disabled school bus, killing two people.
A 36-year-old man from Pontiac described himself as "God" after the school bus he had stolen crashed into two vehicles.
The girl was taken into custody and is now facing a felonious assault charge in juvenile court.
Police say two men and a woman were quickly taken into custody after they allegedly robbed three students waiting for a school bus in Farmington Hills.
Police in Taylor are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a purse theft.
Authorities are investigating a fire that killed two people and their dogs Thursday morning in Genesee County's Fenton Township.
Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Three Huron Township Police Department officers were injured in a pursuit that ran along the service drive at Carleton Farms Landfill.
No charges have been filed against Arnold, who was a 2024 first-round NFL draft pick.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Police in Taylor are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a purse theft.
Cindy Kinney resigned from the Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education amid controversy over a "dogs or Muslims" social media post.
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.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
No charges have been filed against Arnold, who was a 2024 first-round NFL draft pick.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
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.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
New ramp closures are set to begin at I-696/I-75. Former vice president Kamala Harris will speak in Detroit. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Former President Bill Clinton will appear before the House Oversight Committee in New York on Friday as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has this report.
The owners of Hunter House Hamburgers in Birmingham have sued the business that opened in its former location.
Former vice president and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris will speak Friday night at The Fillmore in Detroit as part of her "107 Days" book tour.
Romulus Mayor Robert A. McCraight says he continues to voice community opposition to state and federal officials over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's plans to operate a facility in his Metro Detroit city.