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Roy Roberts outlines the new DPS plan. (credit: Sandra McNeil/WWJ)

Detroit Public Schools Unveils New Strategic Plan

Four schools will close and, for some students, the school year will be longer …

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/11

Downed power lines at 13 Mile Rd. and Drake. (credit: WWJ/Jon Hewitt)

Power Out, Schools Closed Due To Storm

Thousands of homes and businesses lost power and hundreds of schools were closed for the day because of a storm packing snow, sleet and rain that hit the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/27

Not All Schools Got A Snow Day

To close, or not to close? It was a tough call for Southeast Michigan school administrators, Wednesday morning.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/27

Debra Lamoureaux of Orion Tonwship says she lives in a "snow belt." (WWJ Photo/Mike Campbell, File)

Local Communities Declare Snow Emergencies

More than a dozen Metro Detroit communities have declared snow emergencies.(Click for the list!)

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/27

Snow Day: Hundreds Of Schools Closed Due To Winter Weather

Thousands of kids are getting a long weekend after a fresh covering of snow fell on southeast Michigan Friday morning, causing nearly 700 schools to close.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/08

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect

Sleet, freezing rain and snow are expected to hit Metro Detroit Thursday night into Friday morning.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/07

Bone-Chilling Cold Continues To Grip Metro Detroit

A bitter cold snap continues to grip Michigan, forcing school closures and prompting warming centers to extend hours for those most at risk.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/23

Too Cool For School On Tuesday; Frigid Temps To Continue

Highs Tuesday hover around 13 degrees, with the Accuweather RealFeel temp between 5-to-10 below.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/22

School Districts Closed As Teachers Skip Work To Attend Protests

School has been canceled in two Michigan school districts as hundreds of teachers are expected to call in sick Tuesday to join right-to-work demonstrations in Lansing.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/10

Over 200 Schools Closed For Winter Weather — But Why?

Yes, it’s snowing outside, but it’s mainly just slushy and wet roads to deal with. In spite of that, more than 200 area schools decided their doors would be closed Friday. Why is that?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/24

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