Dead falcon in Detroit tests positive for West Nile Virus
Detroiters are being warned to avoid mosquito bites after the West Nile virus was detected in a dead falcon in the city.
Poverty and infant mortality falls among Michigan children, but so did reading skills, latest report shows
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
St. Clair County father charged for owing over $30K in child support
The father has failed to pay child support for his two children. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said this case has been building for about a decade.
Jackson County school bus carrying special needs students crashes into semi-truck
The bus driver and three students were injured in the crash; they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Family says Howell seniors shot freshmen with Orbeez guns, leaving them bruised
A Howell student said seniors began shooting at freshmen with Orbeez guns during a team-building school event last week, leaving some students with marks and bruises. The school is now investigating.
Fireworks safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations: What to know
With Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, it is important to keep yourself and others safe around fireworks. Here is what to know.
Ann Arbor author educates youth on diabetes through children's books
Safiyah Basir, who was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age herself, decided to take matters into her own hands when it comes to educating the youth on the disease.
"I was outraged': Video shows Ypsilanti principal grabbing, pulling 9-year-old
Kissimmee Reeves said her daughter was grabbed and pulled by the principal at Ypsilanti International Elementary School back in Nov. 2023. The incident was captured on video.
Little girl found in Detroit reunited with parents
UPDATE: Hours after a little girl was found wandering alone in Detroit Friday evening, police reunited her with her parents.
Metro Detroit families protest for affordable childcare, equitable wages
Families and activists participated in a nation-wide protest Monday morning, demanding affordable childcare and equitable wages through an initiative called a “Day without Childcare."
Warren baby home after being badly burned; dad still in custody
After about two months in the hospital, recovering from multiple severe injuries allegedly caused by his father, a 10-month-old baby is back home – smiling once again.
Free gun locks now available at every Michigan health department office
The partnership, between MSP and the MDHHS, further supports compliance with the safe storage gun law that went into effect on Feb. 13 – which requires unattended firearms to be unloaded and secured with a cable lock, or stored in a gun safe, if a minor is present.
Whitmer repeals Michigan law that made it only U.S. state to ban surrogacy contracts
"Either you support families or you don't," the Michigan governor said Monday. She signed a package of bills that repealed the country's strictest laws regulating surrogacy contracts.
Hospital security helps save baby from allergic reaction
“It was like out of a movie – she came running in, screaming ‘help me! Help me!’” said Mike Hartzler, the security officer at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks see huge demand for free kids and adult swim lessons
Access to a pool, the cost of classes, and experiences like a near-drowning are all barriers to learning how to swim. But in a state surrounded by lakes, getting comfortable in the water can be life-saving.
12-year-old epilepsy patient celebrated post life-saving brain surgery
Children's Hospital of Michigan celebrated Justin Swett as he walked out of the hospital after a stay that lasted 32 nights.
'Figure Skating in Detroit' teaches Black girls confidence, discipline
“It's just remarkable what these programs do for young women," said Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton.
Restaurant franchise owner in Troy cited for violating child labor laws
The owner of the Popeyes was fined $48,000 after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Crumbley family's damaged relationship shown in court, expert gives warning signs
How can parents differentiate between normal teen angst and troubling behavior?
Michigan toddler rings bell after beating cancer
Kassidy Selman went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant before she was victorious over a rare form of pediatric cancer. She had a giant smile on her face when she rang the bell.