CARE House aids Pontiac children's recovery after being allegedly abandoned by mother

Three children are recovering and receiving support after being found living in deplorable conditions after their mother, 34-year-old Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, allegedly abandoned them for years.

Pontiac children allegedly abandoned by mother receiving support at CARE House
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Some of that support came from the Oakland County CARE House, a child advocacy center, where kids who have experienced abuse and trauma can have a safe place to talk about what happened.

Donations pour in for water main flooding victims in Southwest Detroit
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The donation center is open 24 hours a day for drop-offs and pickups as officials are trying to make it as convenient as possible for those who need help.

Restaurants nervous as tipped wage negotiations continue
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Businesses are holding their breath as the Michigan legislature works to hash out a plan that scales back the wage law that is scheduled to take effect Friday.

Pontiac mom receives massive bond during arraignment
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The mother who allegedly abandoned her kids to a home in Pontiac for years appeared in court for the first time since her arrest. She was given a $250 million bond.

Pontiac mom arraigned in child abuse case
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The mom of the three children who were found abandoned in a Pontiac home last week was arraigned on three counts of child abuse charges.

'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC

Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."

DEI in Michigan: What Federal Policy Changes Mean for Local Communities
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Dr. Yusef Shakur, co-executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, joins us to discuss how recent federal policy changes are impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Michigan. With some organizations scaling back and others strengthening their efforts, what does the future hold for DEI in our workplaces and communities? Learn more about Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities at michiganroundtable.org

Delta plane crash: All injured passengers released from hospital

All 21 passengers who were injured when a Delta jet from Minneapolis crashed in Toronto have been released from the hospital. 

Michigan officer rescues homeless family from freezing cold
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Officer Bryce Moon says he knew he needed to get them shelter before a snowstorm hit. Moon said the mother and her 5 kids had just been evicted from a hotel and were facing homelessness. So he immediately got them inside the police station.

Former sister-in-law reveals more about Michigan mother who allegedly left her children
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Charlene Bryant is the former sister-in-law to the charged mother. Charlene hasn't been in contact in years and has loads of questions now. "We all knew she was a bad parent, but I don?t think nobody really realized this was going on," she said. "I just don?t know how the family don?t know when they are so close. "

Prosecutor says Michigan mom abandoned kids to ?revolting pit of refuse and squalor?
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Bryant was identified on Wednesday for the first time by Oakland County officials, with McDonald saying that she lived in the home with four children in 2019 and moved out with one in 2020. She left behind the other children, who are now 15, 13, and 12.

New Michigan tipped wage law passes the house
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The vote comes days before Michigan's new wage law goes into effect, which has roots in a court ruling stretching back to last year.

Largest Detroit water main break cause still under investigation
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Hundreds of people woke up Monday to water in their basements and their streets underwater after a main break in the area of N. Green and Rowan streets.

Melvindale middle school to be renamed for fallen police officer
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Police Cpl. Mohamed Said died in the line of duty back last July ? and his legacy has carried on in the community where he grew up.