Michigan senator calls for audit of child care providers
This week Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt, who is running for governor, asked the state Auditor General to investigate childcare providers across Michigan to root out fraud.
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This week Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt, who is running for governor, asked the state Auditor General to investigate childcare providers across Michigan to root out fraud.
Police are encouraging residents in Northville Township to stay alert after a woman's car was robbed at a local day care.
State officials cited a series of issues involving the supervision of children in suspending a child care center's license.
The closure has many parents in the community rattled, especially the ones who utilize the organization's Early Childhood Center.
Red Zone Firearms is set to open near the intersection of 12 Mile Road and Greenfield Road, and next to two day care centers.
A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
The program celebrates its 60th birthday this week, but some fear it could be the last based on a Trump administration budget proposal that would eliminate it.
Ariel Wan founded The Mamas Network just over a year ago to solve the issues that child care can present for working parents. Thus, Little Break was born – a coworking space where parents can bring their children to work.
A Macomb County child care worker has been charged with abuse involving a 10-month-old baby who was in her care.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
The child care license of Antioch Church of God in Christ in Detroit is suspended, pending a state hearing.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Eleven children were evacuated from a Warren child care center on Tuesday after a fire broke out in an adjoining business.
Livonia Public Schools says it is investigating after 5-year-old Jemi Gittins was left in a school bus yard for four hours.
Michigan health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say newborn syphilis cases are soaring.
As many as 70,000 child care centers are at risk of closing without the federal aid, while parents could face higher costs, experts say.
It's estimated more than 50,000 Michigan children will lose access to their current childcare.
Annual tab to bring up a child has surged in recent years. "It's completely understandable that people are scared to death," one expert says.
Workers from across the state united with local families and supporters to bring awareness to low-wage jobs, staff shortages and access to affordable programs.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Child Care Licensing Bureau suspended a Rockwood woman's license after she admitted to locking children inside tents.
Researchers found that increased use of screen time during infancy was associated with poorer executive functioning once the child was 9 years old.
No matter what your job, child care can be a hurdle – even for an 11-time Olympic medalist.
Starbucks is sweetening the pot for employees with a new family care benefit.
The CDC reported in May that the United States birth rate dipped to a 30-year low in 2017 overall and for nearly all age groups of women under the age of 40.
DETROIT — When choosing where to live, big-city attributes like vibrant bar and restaurant scenes and full concert schedules aren't the priorities for people with families. They're more interested in things that contribute to a family's quality of life and a child's development, factors that contributed to Detroit's place ranking in a new analysis.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Mostly sunny skies and warming temps to end the work week
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is back with home team after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with Larkin, who is still riding the high of making history.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After 5-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy last year, two state lawmakers in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.