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Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
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Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
The fight continues for parents in Bloomfield Hills after a child care program was abruptly cut in the school district.
Efforts to expand free pre-K in Michigan have led to struggles in finding and keeping enough child care workers and teachers.
Parents in Bloomfield Hills are speaking out after an abrupt school board decision was made to close a child care program in the district at the end of the school year.
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.
Crews at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, placed more sandbags at the complex on Saturday while large pumps moved water around the structure on Saturday amid rising water levels in the area, state officials said.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting and carjacking outside a gas station in Detroit on Saturday, according to police.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are investigating and a motorist was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Friday night.
Multiple people have been detained after a reported shooting in Birmingham, Michigan, on Saturday morning, according to police.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting and carjacking outside a gas station in Detroit on Saturday, according to police.
Vice President JD Vance told reporters that "we have not reached an agreement" following face-to-face talks with Iranian leaders and Pakistani negotiators.
Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are investigating and a motorist was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Friday night.
Crews at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam in Michigan placed sandbags at the complex while large pumps moved water around the structure on Saturday amid rising water levels in the area, state officials said.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.
Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team hosted an on-campus parade and celebration Saturday after winning the 2026 NCAA national championship.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As data center plans grow across the U.S., protesters are hoping to stop the influx of the large facilities. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi says the sites could result in utility rates going up.
Breezy and warmer before we see more rain chances
A fundraiser involving Legion BBQ took place on Saturday to support the family of Doug Chmiel, a Huntington Woods city employee who died while helping remove debris from a storm last month.
It was a memorable day on campus at the University of Michigan on Saturday. Fans came out to celebrate the Wolverines' first basketball national championship since 1989. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega shares a recap from Ann Arbor.
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday. The hope is that the group's talks with Iranian officials and Pakistani negotiators can pave the way for a permanent end to fighting in Iran. Ali Bauman reports.