Michigan tax credit will be sent to 700,000 families with an average of $550 being issued
The Working Families Tax Credit quintupled in size under a new law passed this year, which means the state income tax credit will be much larger than in previous years. Here's how much an average family will receive
Missing Redford 15-year-old prone to seizures, police asking for help
“Miles suffers from seizures and has not taken his medication," according to police. Anyone with information, please call 313-387-2500.
Moonbeam for Sweet Dreams brings patients at Beaumont Children's hospital holiday cheer
This year, Corewell Health is accommodating children with sensory issues by hosting a scaled-down version of Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams on Thursday, before kick-starting the main event on Friday.
After father's deportation, Detroit family finds emotional relief at community impact network
MiSide's goal is to ensure families have access to healthcare, education, comfortable housing, and the financial resources they need to build a life they desire.
Family of 7 escapes Detroit house fire through 2nd story window
One by one, a family of seven evacuated a burning house in Detroit out of a second-story window.
11-year-old abuse survivor celebrates 10 years, donates 100 care packages
An 11-year-old abuse survivor is giving back to Children's Hospital of Michigan for saving his life 10 years ago.
Center that cares for kids with disabilities in Wayne gets life-changing donation
The cameras were rolling when Saunda Cunningham learned just the kind of support her respite center would receive after a story of Vonnies World was broadcasted.
New study on screen time finds 'frightening' effects on children
Screen time was associated with lower brain development and a loss in motor skills, according to a study of 60,000 kids.
Is Michigan's anti-bullying law enough? Parents say schools aren't reporting cases
Since 2011, Michigan schools have been required by law to report cases of bullying and what they did to resolve conflict. But according to some parents, that's not the case for some districts.
Covid worsened bullying habits. Programs like Defeat the Label hope to turn that around
One family's experience underscores how bullying has changed over time, and how the pandemic's isolation made it worse.
Man sets sights on swimming across Lake Michigan
If he's successful, Bryan Huffman would be only the 9th person to complete the task. But that's not why the Holland native is doing it.
Children's doctor says what to watch for, as flu-like cases spike at Detroit school
The Detroit Health Department sent a team to a team to evaluate what’s going on and review protocols for deep cleaning and disinfecting.
Whitmer's budget proposal to include free school meals for all public school students
A restaurant owner's mission to rid school districts of student lunch debt is gaining traction in Lansing.
Whitmer to announce education plan to provide pre-k school to all 4-year-olds
Among the many big plans Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss at her State of the State will be expanding education opportunities for young kids.
6-year-old Macomb County boy is first child to die of RSV in Michigan as cases rise
The boy died the same day Oakland County health officials asked anyone with cold symptoms limit contact with children who are susceptible to severe infection from RSV.
Oakland County students highlight importance of clean water and air through art
To get an idea of the drawings that best exemplify the message of the Kid's Clean Water Calendar Contest, it's helps to hear it from the boy who won it twice.
Michigan given failing grade for child protections by Human Rights Watch
Among the reasons Michigan earned an F is because it still allows child marriage without a minimum age limit.
Michigan's new Kids Count has good news for child poverty levels, graduation rates
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.
Abbott reopens Michigan baby formula factory closed for months over contamination
A nationwide baby formula shortage was worsened by the shuttering of the plant after the deaths of two babies were connected to contamination within west Michigan facility.
Dearborn hosting baby formula distribution event Friday
It will be weeks before a shortage in baby formula is eased in America after a plant was closed over bacteria concerns.