
Metro Detroit students with special needs keep late classmate's spirit alive on prom night
For the second year in a row, nearly 100 students with special needs attended prom in honor of one of their late classmates.
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For the second year in a row, nearly 100 students with special needs attended prom in honor of one of their late classmates.
Blue Hands United brings the community together with special needs basketball game at Fordson High School in Dearborn on Wednesday.
In many ways, Lauren Stevens has grown up like most girls her age. Having fun, being creative expressing herself, and enjoying life.
A new early intervention autism spectrum disorder therapy is popping up around Michigan for young children.
The activity-packed event took place at Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center.
Ibrahim Hamed lives in Dearborn, and loves visiting his grandparents in Cleveland without his mom, but make no mistake about it, he is not your average 23-year-old.
University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
A special "Michigan Matters" episode airing this Sunday (7:30 am on CBS 62) highlights the power of the human spirit and overcoming long odds as Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks with Concordia University Football Coach Roscoe Cummings and Motivational Speaker Raun Kaufman.
These Are The Unspoken Rules Of A Secretive Group Peddling A Shocking And Dangerous Autism Treatment.
Dr. Oz launches an undercover investigation and speaks to a mom who helped expose the dark world of fake autism cures.
Meet The Moms Who Went Undercover And Infiltrated A Secretive Group Advertising A Shocking And Dangerous Autism Treatment.
Fake Cures Exposed: Parents Are Poisoning Their Children With Bleach To Cure Autism
Tucked away in the quiet English countryside on more than 47 acres, GW Pharmaceuticals is doing something no other drug company can do: produce the only cannabis-based medication ever approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Come out and join CBS 62 as we, once again, team up with our friends at Autism Speaks to Walk Now for Autism Speaks – and support autism research and awareness!
It's All About Family Environment, Connecting, Acceptance and Support
Fraud charges have been filed against a woman who worked for Centria Healthcare, the largest provider of autism therapy in Michigan.
Come out and join CBS 62 as we, once again, team up with our friends at Autism Speaks to Walk Now for Autism Speaks – and support autism research and awareness!
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
CBS 62 is proud to be an official TV sponsor of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks! Join Walk Emcee (and CBS 62 Chief Forecaster) Karen Carter on September 16th!
CBS 62 is proud to be an official TV sponsor of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks! Join us on September 18th!
A state official has rejected a recommendation to add severe autism to the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Michigan.
Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
The Great Lakes Water Authority issued the advisory Friday afternoon due to pressure loss in the cities.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Ken Paxton will be immediately suspended pending a Senate trial.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban cat declawing in the state. Opponents of the bill said the decision to declaw should be left to pet owners and their vets, while supporters said the bill would prevent unnecessary harm to cats.
The Great Lakes Water Authority issued the advisory Friday afternoon due to pressure loss in the cities.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Ken Paxton will be immediately suspended pending a Senate trial.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban cat declawing in the state. Opponents of the bill said the decision to declaw should be left to pet owners and their vets, while supporters said the bill would prevent unnecessary harm to cats.
City leaders came together for a news conference Thursday to share the excitement around the event.
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company will stop competing in over-served market segments and instead will place big bets on connected vehicles and digital services.
General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
"Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin," commemorates 25 years since the "Queen of Soul" performed with the DSO over three nights around Thanksgiving 1998.
Rock band Protomartyr, which formed in Detroit more than 10 years ago, will debut its 6th album, "Formal Growth in the Desert," on June 2.
The already postponed shows were set to begin in August in the Netherlands and continue into spring 2024.
In addition to her iconic catalog, fans say they also come to show off their Janet-inspired looks.
Sunday, May 28, marks the annual Detroit Diaspora Day Party, highlighting the diversity of the city's artistic and cultural communities.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Ken Paxton will be immediately suspended pending a Senate trial.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz has died.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
In recent months some oncologists have been scrambling to find Cisplatin and Carboplatin, used to treat a variety of cancers.
Many companies are trying to shed more light on mental health awareness in the workplace.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz has died.
Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated.
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2.
With more than 30 years of experience, Golf Tech is a retail store that offers custom clubs and equipment repair.
A majority of underage gamblers typically bet between $1 and $50 but lose between $10 and $300 a day, the survey found.
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence surprised many when she opted not to seek re-election last year.
Heat climbs this week and sunny skies continue. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shows us when we could near 90 degrees.
Ahead of Memorial Day, we want to honor our nation's heroes, including some many may not have heard of. For this Eye on Detroit, we take a look at America's war dogs.
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban cat declawing in the state. Opponents of the bill said the decision to declaw should be left to pet owners and their vets, while supporters said the bill would prevent unnecessary harm to cats.
"Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin," commemorates 25 years since the "Queen of Soul" performed with the DSO over three nights around Thanksgiving 1998.
This weekend, millions will join in on the Memorial Day weekend fun. AAA predicts more than 1.2 million Michigan residents will travel for the extended holiday weekend.