39 staff at Wayne-Westland School District laid off after discovery of major budget shortfall
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
Ski-lodge themed Christmas pop-up bar opening soon in Westland
The Legendary Lodge, a festive ski-lodge themed pop-up bar in Westland, is coming this Christmas season.
The Legendary Lodge, a festive ski-lodge themed pop-up bar in Westland, is coming this Christmas season.
$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
State Rep Coleman says UAW support helped fuel his mayoral win in Westland
"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."
"You know, my prediction is we won't see the legislature meet until the seats are filled," he said. "So you know, I know there was some consternation about the 54-54 split, but I think we'll be back to 56-54 by the time you see the session come back."
Michigan Democrats lose majority in House after Westland, Warren mayoral races
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
What does a 54-54 tie mean for the Michigan legislature?
State House Democrat power balance may take hit with mayoral races in Warren, Westland
In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.
In other words, Governor Gretchen Whitmer's entire Democratic agenda in the short term will be decided by a relatively small number of voters in the two cities.
Could mayoral races in Warren and Westland upend control in Lansing?
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
The balance of power is so slim in Lansing that if both Democrats running for mayor win, it could push the party's leverage in the state House out of the majority.
Westland police receive $500K federal grant for more officers
“It’s a national problem Hilary we’ve had talks with police chiefs across the country they’ve had a hard time staffing these departments,” said Mayor Michael Londeau.
“It’s a national problem Hilary we’ve had talks with police chiefs across the country they’ve had a hard time staffing these departments,” said Mayor Michael Londeau.
What to know about voting early in Michigan ahead of Nov. 7 election
Some Michigan voters cast their ballot in person early this fall as part of a pilot program ahead of next year, when all voters can do so. Several Metro Detroit communities are included in this early voting, including all cities in Oakland County, and Westland in Wayne County.
Some Michigan voters cast their ballot in person early this fall as part of a pilot program ahead of next year, when all voters can do so. Several Metro Detroit communities are included in this early voting, including all cities in Oakland County, and Westland in Wayne County.
Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
Kronk boxing standout dies in wrong-way crash on Lodge freeway: 'A natural talent'
Jacob Bonas was pronounced dead on the scene. Detroit police are still investigating what led up to the crash.
Jacob Bonas was pronounced dead on the scene. Detroit police are still investigating what led up to the crash.
Wayne and Westland offering free Thanksgiving dinners for military members, veterans
Military members and veterans in Wayne and Westland can get everything needed to make a Thanksgiving feast.
Military members and veterans in Wayne and Westland can get everything needed to make a Thanksgiving feast.
Westland church closes after poor attendance, finances
The final mass will be on October 1st. It’s a day parishioners know will be difficult.
The final mass will be on October 1st. It’s a day parishioners know will be difficult.
Dog drives over 4-year-old with golf cart at Westland BBQ
A 4-year-old was hit and run over by a golf cart while at a BBQ event in Westland last week. But there wasn't a human's foot on the accelerator.
A 4-year-old was hit and run over by a golf cart while at a BBQ event in Westland last week. But there wasn't a human's foot on the accelerator.
Mayoral elections in Westland, Warren could upend Democratic control in Michigan
Democrats' slim majority could turn into a tie depending on how local elections play out in Metro Detroit on Tuesday.
Democrats' slim majority could turn into a tie depending on how local elections play out in Metro Detroit on Tuesday.
4-year-old injured after being hit by Westland fire dog in golf cart
Officials say the fire department’s arson dog, Bella, was sitting on the seat of a golf cart the fire department was using for the event.
Officials say the fire department’s arson dog, Bella, was sitting on the seat of a golf cart the fire department was using for the event.
Power outage continues for Westland 48 hours since severe storms passed through
Real feel temperatures in the 90s on Friday has made everything worse.
Real feel temperatures in the 90s on Friday has made everything worse.
Wayne County drops all charges against vision specialist accused of sexual assaulting kids
The Wayne County Prosecutor has dropped all charges against a former teacher who was accused of sexually assaulting multiple girls over several years in Garden City and Westland.
The Wayne County Prosecutor has dropped all charges against a former teacher who was accused of sexually assaulting multiple girls over several years in Garden City and Westland.
Metro Detroit kids take part in 50 Yard Challenge, helping those in need, 1 lawn at a time
"A 50 Yard Challenge is if you cut 50 lawns for free, for the elderly, the disabled, single parents, and veterans of help in need," said Jordan Corker, 13 years old.
"A 50 Yard Challenge is if you cut 50 lawns for free, for the elderly, the disabled, single parents, and veterans of help in need," said Jordan Corker, 13 years old.