Michigan confirms two more kids have died from influenza, bringing pediatric flu deaths to five
Michigan's flu problem is not going away as cases related to influenza have surged this winter season.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks increasing free swim lessons program after surpassing 2024 goal
Last year was a productive one for the metroparks, offering thousands of kids free swim lessons, moving classes in school, and training lifeguards.
Man accused of kidnapping Garden City girl he met on social media, taking her to Detroit home
A Garden City girl was kidnapped and brought to a Detroit house by a man she met on social media, police said.
Oakland County Sheriff raising funds as abandoned kids heal following rescue
The sheriff's office is also raising money for the three children, hoping to start a trust to help pay for any expenses they may have in the future.
2 kids are Michigan's first pediatric flu deaths with several others being investigated
This is the worst season for influenza in 15 years in Michigan, with hospitalizations spiking around the state.
Detroit child care center license suspended after black mold, spoiled food, and unsafe conditions found
One employee reported the food had made kids sick while another said there was no cleaning supplies. The child care center's license has since been suspended.
Child in Detroit gets hold of father's gun, shoots himself in the hand
A father in Detroit was arrested Tuesday morning after police say his son got hold of his gun and shot himself.
Troy man accused of having multiple explicit files of children
"It is alleged that the phone number associated with the files belongs to the defendant and contained numerous explicit and graphic photos and videos of underage children," according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
12-year-old dies after being hit by falling tree at Howell Nature Center
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy said the boy was struck on the head by either part of the tree or the whole tree
Genesee County man charged with creating A.I. child porn using minor's photo off social media
"It's the G.H.O.S.T. team's first artificial intelligence child pornography case ever," Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said.
After baby's deadly injuries from Detroit daycare, mother files $10M lawsuit against business
The baby was rushed to the hospital after she was found wedged between a mattress and the headboard in 2023. She died months later.
Sheriff bemoans uptick in school threats in Oakland County just weeks after classes began
Just weeks into the new year, three students from South Lyon were charged with making threats against the school. Several other investigations have also been carried out across Oakland County.
Mustang prototype crash at Auburn Hills test track left kids severely injured, lawsuit filed
The driver of a vehicle at a test track lost control and plowed into a guardrail, severely injuring two kids during a STEM summer camp last year. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence on behalf of several parties.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona 1-on-1: Funding, teacher shortage, mental health
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made three stops across Michigan as part of the 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour campaign, one of which was at Cass Tech in Detroit.
How eating together benefits families, child development
"It helps their social and emotional development skills, it helps with problem-solving, it builds their vocabulary – a lot of important things as they head into the school year," said health and wellness expert Shanti Appelo.
Mom ignites social media with 'LemonAid Challenge' to combat childhood cancer
Participants of the challenge must bite and suck on four lemon slices while recording themselves, say they are doing the LemonAid Challenge to raise awareness for childhood cancer, and then use #LemonAidChallenge when posting on social media. The amount of time it takes to complete the challenge is how much money participants can donate to the effort.
Father charged after crash left his unrestrained son critically injured in Macomb Township
A man is accused of dangerously driving down an embankment and crashing, severely injuring his 13-year-old son and himself in Macomb Township.
3-year-old girl rescued from bottom of pool while choking in Shelby Township
The child is now recovering after being in critical condition.
Mother finds 3-year-old at the bottom of pool in Shelby Township
A child who police say was choking on food fell into a pool and is currently in critical condition.
Back-to-School: How to help kids balance screen time with homework
Phones, tablets, and various devices can make it seem impossible to divert children's attention from their screens. However, Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's emphasizes the significance of establishing boundaries for screen use, particularly throughout the school year.