Detroit public schools pay money to fight absenteeism
Detroit district leaders are making big efforts to get as many students to class as possible as back to school begins Monday, with the Attendance Pays program.
Detroit district leaders are making big efforts to get as many students to class as possible as back to school begins Monday, with the Attendance Pays program.
Detroit schools offer cash incentive for attendance
Detroit public schools are once again battling chronic absenteeism with a program that rewards perfect attendance.
Detroit public schools are once again battling chronic absenteeism with a program that rewards perfect attendance.
Michigan phone ban for new school year starts today: What to know
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state.
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Phone ban in school starts today in Michigan
Students will no longer be able to use their phones in school starting today after the state legislature passed the new law last winter.
Students will no longer be able to use their phones in school starting today after the state legislature passed the new law last winter.
Detroit Public Schools pay students to attend class, fight absenteeism
The largest school district in Michigan is offering money to encourage perfect attendance.
The largest school district in Michigan is offering money to encourage perfect attendance.
John Skelton prelim begins today: What to know 15 years after sons’ disappearance
John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders.
John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders.
Black Leaders Detroit hosts Ride for Unity
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dwan Dandridge, Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit, to discuss its upcoming Ride for Unity. The event takes place August 27-30. To register visit: https://rideforunity.org/ For more information visit: https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dwan Dandridge, Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit, to discuss its upcoming Ride for Unity. The event takes place August 27-30. To register visit: https://rideforunity.org/ For more information visit: https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/
Shelby Township to Broadway: Local 8-Year Old heads to Perform in Times Square
Jamie Sherrod sits down with 8-year-old Finn Elliot from Shelby Township to discuss his upcoming performance in New York's Times Square.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with 8-year-old Finn Elliot from Shelby Township to discuss his upcoming performance in New York's Times Square.
Automotive recalls surging in 2026, what is the cause?
Journalist Paul Eisenstein discusses why there appears to be a record number of vehicles recalled in 2026. He said there is a wide range of problems causing the recalls. In the past it was mostly mechanical issues, whereas digital defects are causing the recalls in modern vehicles. Eisenstein said man of the digital recalls can be fixed remotely with software updates.
Journalist Paul Eisenstein discusses why there appears to be a record number of vehicles recalled in 2026. He said there is a wide range of problems causing the recalls. In the past it was mostly mechanical issues, whereas digital defects are causing the recalls in modern vehicles. Eisenstein said man of the digital recalls can be fixed remotely with software updates.
Jake Lang arrested in Minnesota, days after appearance in Dearborn
Jake Lang was arrested over the weekend in Minnesota along with at least six of his supporters. This comes just days after he held a similar rally in Dearborn.
Jake Lang was arrested over the weekend in Minnesota along with at least six of his supporters. This comes just days after he held a similar rally in Dearborn.
Murder trial for John Skelton set to begin
15 years ago John Skelton was the last known person to see his three sons alive. Last year a court declared them legally dead, and now his trial for their murders is set to begin in Adrian.
15 years ago John Skelton was the last known person to see his three sons alive. Last year a court declared them legally dead, and now his trial for their murders is set to begin in Adrian.
JAMO Day delivers school supplies to students
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hosted JAMO Day at Tolan Park in Detroit, just a day before children went back to school.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hosted JAMO Day at Tolan Park in Detroit, just a day before children went back to school.
Jackson Bragman joins the Sports Office to talk squash
Denison University squash player and broadcasting student talks about squash with Dan Miller and Will Burchfield.
Denison University squash player and broadcasting student talks about squash with Dan Miller and Will Burchfield.
National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
Southfield Public Library Back-To-School Picks
As kids gear up for back-to-school, what better way to spend some time at the library. Tracy Bedford with Southfield Public Library shares some cool picks for kids.
As kids gear up for back-to-school, what better way to spend some time at the library. Tracy Bedford with Southfield Public Library shares some cool picks for kids.
Author Chat with Duncan Moran
Teacher, poet, and lifelong artist Duncan Spratt Moran has dedicated himself to creating art and helping adolescents unlock their critical thinking and creativity, guiding them on the path to becoming healthy young adults. From his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, to his professional career in Northern Michigan, Duncan has always been enchanted by the beauty of nature, a love exuberantly reflected in his art.
Teacher, poet, and lifelong artist Duncan Spratt Moran has dedicated himself to creating art and helping adolescents unlock their critical thinking and creativity, guiding them on the path to becoming healthy young adults. From his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, to his professional career in Northern Michigan, Duncan has always been enchanted by the beauty of nature, a love exuberantly reflected in his art.
Cranbrook Institute of Science First-Ever Adult Book Fair
Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community.
Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community.