Group of parents sue Detroit Public Schools, alleging child abuse, cover-up at Moses Field Center
An attorney representing the parents says Moses Field Center officials have retaliated against teachers who reported the alleged abuse.
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An attorney representing the parents says Moses Field Center officials have retaliated against teachers who reported the alleged abuse.
Michael James Cunningham, 66, is charged with three counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and three counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
Kia Barkley, 31, is charged with felony murder and first-degree child abuse.
A Michigan man is sentenced to 50 years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl for five years.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Carl Richard Drife, 60, pleaded guilty to taking photos and video of the girl unclothed. The girl was under his care for many years.
Four people were arrested in Genesee County, accused of taking part in a scheme that involved giving children THC gummies and exploiting them for pornography.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Detroit Police Department is looking to educate families, guardians, educators and anyone responsible for taking care of a child.
With April marking Child Abuse Awareness Month, children advocates say the number of cases in Wayne County has increased to pre-pandemic levels.
A mother and father have been charged in connection to starving their two-year-old son to death.
A man and a woman are facing child abuse charges after allegedly leaving their 4-month-old baby in a car in freezing conditions.
Lawmakers and the family of Ethan Belcher continue their fight for justice. On Thursday, a press conference was held at the state capitol in Lansing with talks of a proposed bill targeting Child Protective Services.
CBS Detroit dug deeper to find out what is being done to prevent further tragedies, like the death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher, from happening.
Two parents are behind bars after being accused of physically beating and killing their 5-year-old son Ethan Belcher while also abusing their three-year-old boy.
Wayne County prosecutors charged Shane Robert Shelton and Valeria Lynn Hamilton with one count of felony murder, two counts of first-degree child abuse, one count of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture.
A man from Gaylord has been arrested for child abuse after allegedly taking his three-year-old son into freezing weather Wednesday night.
A mother and father in Dearborn have been charged with abusing their infant daughter after a nurse discovered bruises on the child's body, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A tragic accidental shooting on July 6th has left two Redford Township parents on second-degree child abuse charges.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is one of five agencies nationwide that has been awarded a federal grant to reduce and prevent child abuse or neglect deaths and injuries.
A former University of Michigan doctor gets prison time in child pornography case.
Authorities say a man who is on the run for raping a child stole a vehicle in New Hope on Tuesday evening, and now a woman is arrested for allegedly helping him evade capture.
A suburban Houston couple faces charges after being accused of leaving their 11-year-old daughter home alone so they could attend a concert in Detroit.
As authorities work to identify the remains of a boy found on a rural New Mexico compound, they've learned that at least one of 11 other children rescued there was trained to commit school shootings, prosecutors said.
Eleven children were rescued from a compound in Taos County, New Mexico, after authorities say the search for a missing 3-year-old from Georgia led them to the site.
Two parents in western Michigan have been arrested in the neglect death of their 10-month-old daughter.
A western Michigan couple has been charged with murder, manslaughter and child abuse in the dehydration death of their 18-month-old son.
Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Manuel Bardakjian, the Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Michigan lawmakers and women formerly incarcerated at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti are looking for answers after three women died at the facility in the past month.
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Michigan on Tuesday.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.
Nearly 3,000 families are enrolled in Detroit's Rx Kids program, and new data from Flint — where the program launched first — is giving city officials confidence the results will carry over.
This will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Rocket Companies has sponsored Detroit's PGA TOUR stop since 2019, but they declined to pick up its option for 2027.
Manuel Bardakjian, the Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
A new Michigan-based tech company is hoping to help law enforcement improve underwater search capabilities, and they are already seeing results.