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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.