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.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
A jury has found a man guilty of four charges, including murder, in the 2023 death of Ann Arbor, Michigan, official Jude Walton, according to police.
Investigators believe that the gunman who charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday was targeting Trump administration officials, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
A 47-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a truck in Salem Township on Friday afternoon, according to the Michigan State Police.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
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 residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
The Detroit Pistons on Saturday were beaten 113-105 by the Magic, who blew a 17-point fourth-quarter cushion before rallying to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
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.
Detroit officials say it's working on getting a handle on the teen takeovers that have been happening. A big part of the solution is giving teenagers something safe and fun to do. The city is hoping to start that on Saturday night. Julia Avant reports.
More storms are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning next week.
A man faces charges after police say a synagogue in Oak Park was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The vandalism was discovered Wednesday at Congregation Beth Shalom. As CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports, the incident comes just days after a similar occurrence in Sterling Heights.
A dry but cooler weekend takes shape starting tonight.
CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel catches up with 2026 Detroit Lions first-round draft pick Blake Miller.