Metro Detroit school districts face difficulty recruiting bus drivers
The new school year is quickly approaching, and many school districts are still actively recruiting bus drivers to transport students.
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The new school year is quickly approaching, and many school districts are still actively recruiting bus drivers to transport students.
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 said there were no injuries when a projectile from a BB gun struck a school bus on the city's westside on Monday.
Detroit Public Schools said one of their busses was rear-ended on Evergreen over I-96 on Friday.
Authorities say students are safe after a power line fell on a school bus in southwestern Michigan.
There were no students on board, but one person was injured in an accident involving a school bus in Romulus.
Detroit police say one student was injured in a school bus accident on the city's west side Monday morning.
An investigation is ongoing, and police have added extra patrols to the student housing area.
A man was killed, and two women were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at a repast at a park on Detroit's east side Monday night.
Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night.
Anthony Young, 27, was arraigned Monday on one misdemeanor count of malicious use of telecommunication services.
A former Upper Peninsula police officer is accused of accessing women's personal contact information through a police database.
A man was killed, and two women were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at a repast at a park on Detroit's east side Monday night.
An investigation is ongoing, and police have added extra patrols to the student housing area.
A former student has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Michigan State University, claiming she was exposed to toxic chemicals during her work.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in an Oakland County resident – the second such case confirmed this year in Michigan.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
As the 30th anniversary celebration of Dream Cruise gets ready to kick off this weekend, law enforcement teams and business owners across Oakland County are preparing for what may be in store.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
"Urgent safety warning" from Consumer Product Safety Commission says Labubu knockoffs are dangerous. Here's how to spot a fake.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming the voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems over its role in the 2020 election.
Canadian regulators once again ordered union leaders to end Air Canada's work stoppage on Monday, while employees remain defiant.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night.
Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein's status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday's preseason loss.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
Taylor police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and a woman badly injured.
A man was killed, and two women were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at a repast at a park on Detroit's east side Monday night.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents, with much going on as Sue Coffey, CEO, and Bill Wolfson, Deputy CEO, appear on Michigan Matters to talk about it.
A Garden City, Michigan, man is accused of making threats to people attending a march for justice event Saturday in Dearborn.
Temperatures remain mild for the week ahead with storms possible on Tuesday, but cooler air rushes in this weekend.