39 staff members at Wayne-Westland Community Schools laid off
Wayne-Westland Community Schools laid off 39 staff members, John Dignan, the Superintendent announced Friday.
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Wayne-Westland Community Schools laid off 39 staff members, John Dignan, the Superintendent announced Friday.
Twelve candidates have filed to run in a special election to fill two open seats in the Michigan House of Representatives.
It comes after an audit revealed a massive budget shortfall. The district is now down at least $17 million.
Michigan Rep. Kevin Coleman is projected to be Westland's next mayor as he leads in the election against interim Mayor Michael Londeau.
The race for the mayor of Warren and Westland is two elections that could have an impact not just on residents but on the legislature as well.
A Wayne County man thought he was being pranked when a retailer told him he had just won $1 million playing the Mega Millions.
A Westland man was found dead on the shoulder of I-275 in Canton Township near his rental car Sunday night, state police said.
A 4-year-old girl was hit by a dog in a golf cart in Westland over the weekend, fire officials said.
The city of Westland has opened several cooling centers as temperatures continue to rise in the Metro Detroit area.
Wayne County prosecutors say charges have been dropped against James Baird, who was accused of sexually assaulting four girls in Westland and Garden City schools.
The Great Lakes Water Authority issued the advisory Friday afternoon due to pressure loss in the cities.
GLWA advises residents not to drink the water without it boiling it. Additionally, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.
These new next-generation hybrid vehicles have 3.3-liter HEV engines with 318 combined horsepower, and Ford says these vehicles are the "first-ever pursuit-rated hybrid police SUV."
A local group is asking for the resignation of Westland Mayor Mike Londeau after a controversial video of him has resurfaced.
The Westland police chief has resigned after decades-old videos that allegedly show him humiliating residents.
A pregnant woman, her young child and several other people were injured in a crash in Westland on Saturday.
Steffon Mitchell was charged in connection with the stabbing of a 75-year-old Lyft driver in the neck.
After multiple power outages left several Michigan residents in the dark, those frustrated expressed their concerns at a town hall on Monday in Westland.
The free event is scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hometown Pets (968 N. Newburgh Road).
Right here in Metro-Detroit we've seen the last days of northland and eastland malls and now changes could be coming to another known shopping center.
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to an indecent exposure incident at a Walgreens store in Westland.
A former Westland teacher has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of four girls at multiple schools, prosecutors say.
The City of Westland has opened warming centers and charging stations across the city as temperatures drop in Southeast Michigan.
A man in Westland called the police department after finding what was thought to be a live artillery shell in his basement.
Westland police are searching for suspects wanted in connection with a robbery at a Kroger store in which one of the suspects pepper-sprayed the store's manager.
A man is now charged with murder following a crash during a police pursuit in Clinton Township that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
Michgian Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in Tuscola County and the Village of Holly in Oakland County.
A Macomb Township, Michigan, man accused of accosting a minor for immoral purposes is heading to trial, prosecutors say.
On Tuesday, state, county, and local leaders gathered to highlight the progress made involving the Pontiac Revitalization Project.
A jury issued guilty verdicts of first-degree murder and related charges against Michael Lopez in the shooting death of Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
The April shooting happened at an Airbnb on East Lincoln Street, rattling nearby residents.
A man is now charged with murder following a crash during a police pursuit in Clinton Township that resulted in the deaths of two men.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Customs and Border Protection officers seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine from a tractor trailer that entered the U.S. from Mexico last week.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
The family of fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said spoke with CBS News Detroit after a Michael Lopez was found guilty on all counts in the murder of Said.
Gas station clerk, Abdulrahman Abohatem, was honored by Hamtramck leaders after he helped save a 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped while waiting for a bus.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
The transformation of downtown Pontiac continues. On Tuesday, state, county, and local leaders gathered to highlight the progress made involving the Pontiac Revitalization Project.
Cooler temperatures will roll in starting Thursday with scattered rain showers in the morning.