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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.
Clelie Choute, 27, of Pontiac was charged with two counts of child abuse - second degree, and on Monday she was sentenced to two years probation.
The former Uniroyal property spans about 40 acres just east of Belle Isle, directly next to a riverwalk that now attracts thousands of visitors.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Along Detroit’s riverfront, one of the city’s most visible development sites still largely sits empty. The former Uniroyal property spans about 40 acres just east of Belle Isle, directly next to a riverwalk that now attracts thousands of visitors.
Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service, Prime Air, nationwide after a pilot program in Metro Detroit.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and similar utility companies for seeking rate hikes within two years of Clean Air Act violations.
Michigan Auto Law, a law firm, has released its top 20 list of Michigan's most dangerous cities for car crashes.