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.
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.