Mom Accused Of Attempted Murder Competent To Stand Trial
A state psychologist says a northern Michigan mother charged with attempted murder in the carbon monoxide poisoning of her autistic 14-year-old daughter is competent to stand trial.
A state psychologist says a northern Michigan mother charged with attempted murder in the carbon monoxide poisoning of her autistic 14-year-old daughter is competent to stand trial.
The Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded $500,000 to psychology professors to increase the number of professionals trained to serve individuals in Michigan with autism spectrum disorders.
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A 45-year-old Northern Michigan woman faces charges in what police say was a failed attempt at killing herself and her 14-year-old daughter.
A new study links a common intervention during childbirth to an increased risk of autism.
A panel has given the go-ahead to allow pot to treat post-traumatic stress disorder; but other conditions additions were rejected.
There's a place where even the biggest physical and mental challenges are no match for summer fun.
Hundreds of Metro Detroit bikers are gearing up for a big ride this weekend, raising money and awareness for families living with autism.
Monday night, Skyzone in Canton is throwing open the doors to children with autism and similar disorders for it's first ever "No Sensory Night."
A prosecutor has approved a no-jail plea deal for a 28-year-old man who made bomb threats against Flint-area schools because of the defendant's mental health disability.
A federal judge has ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was wrong to deny coverage for certain autism treatment services.
A self-named "regular guy" was able to convince the state's Bridge Authority to go along with his idea.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, whose daughter in kindergarten has been diagnosed with autism, said the overall goal is that eventually, "Michigan will be the place to be if you're a family that is living with an autism spectrum disorder."
One reason for the rise in whooping-cough cases, is that some parents don't get their children vaccinated because of Autism fears.
Gov. Rick Snyder has named 12 people to the newly created Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed an order establishing an Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder got the extra police troopers and summer jobs programs for inner city youths he wanted in the new budget, but he failed to get lawmakers to tie education money to student performance or invest as much as he wanted in health initiatives.
Insurance companies will have to offer coverage for autism treatments six months from now, a move the parent of one autistic boy said will make a huge difference to families struggling to pay for their children's treatment.
Michigan ranks fourth in the nation, when it comes to the number of children with Autism.
Michigan lawmakers gave final legislative approval Thursday to bills that will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments.
Michigan took a key step Tuesday toward joining a growing number of states requiring insurance coverage for autism treatments.
The Michigan Senate is poised to debate bills aimed at requiring insurance companies to cover some types of treatment for autism.
Wayne County prosecutors are now saying it will likely be after the first of the year before a decision is made on a warrant request connected to the disappearance of a 2-year-old Detroit girl.
An Autism Speaks spokesman hopes the state legislature acts quickly to approve Gov. Snyder's call to force health insurance to cover treatment for autistic kids.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
An unusual weather phenomenon called a "gustnado," which looks like a small tornado but is actually a type of whirlwind kicked up by thunderstorm winds, brought some dramatic moments to a western Michigan lake over the weekend.
Jibreel Pratt is charged with two counts of attempting to provide money and monetary instruments to the terrorist organization in March and May 2023.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Matthew Louis Mollicone of Washington Township and his wife drove to a residence in Ray Township on July 12, 2022, to tell another man to stop having contact with his wife.
Demonstrators established an encampment on Wayne State's campus on May 23, to push the university to divest from companies and investment funds with ties to Israel.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
An unusual weather phenomenon called a "gustnado," which looks like a small tornado but is actually a type of whirlwind kicked up by thunderstorm winds, brought some dramatic moments to a western Michigan lake over the weekend.
Jibreel Pratt is charged with two counts of attempting to provide money and monetary instruments to the terrorist organization in March and May 2023.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
It's Memorial Day weekend, and a lot is happening in Detroit. But downtown Detroit is seeing a lot of people, mainly for the Movement Music Festival.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Friday upheld an indictment charging Baldwin with one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
T-Mobile to use U.S. Cellular wireless spectrum to improve coverage in rural areas, company says.
Scientists at Michigan State University are searching for more answers on bird flu as the state reported its first human case.
Ascension hospitals around the country are still dealing with the fallout from a ransomware attack, and nurses in Metro Detroit are worried about patient safety.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Glenn Chin, 56, of Canton, Massachusetts, will appear in court on Nov. 4, 2024, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office. He is charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
"I could definitely see someone like Caleb Williams getting a $100,000 check, if not more," one expert said.
Replay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Rain showers and cooler temperatures for the NEXT 24 hours. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the forecast.
Detroit's Movement Music Festival is officially over after thousands of techno fans packed Hart Plaza over Memorial Day Weekend and area businesses quickly cashed in.
Wayne State University moved to remote operations Tuesday morning, citing an "ongoing public safety issue" as pro-Palestinian demonstrators refuse to leave their encampment on campus.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are refusing to leave their encampment at Wayne State University in Detroit; a man was killed on Detroit's east side after a shootout with Detroit police; and more top stories.
Warming into the low 70s.