Michigan tests expanding free "pre-K for all" to home childcare providers
Lori Leggert's child-care center in Michigan is part of a new pilot program offering no-cost pre-K in home-based settings.
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Lori Leggert's child-care center in Michigan is part of a new pilot program offering no-cost pre-K in home-based settings.
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.
The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led a drug investigation that led to a search warrant served in Westland.
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
New data examining the top 20 most dangerous cities in Michigan for crashes found that one Metro Detroit city ranked second.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
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 Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led a drug investigation that led to a search warrant served in Westland.
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
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.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
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.
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.
The U.S. military said three warships came under "unprovoked attack" Thursday as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces launching missiles, drones and small assault boats. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption: Stuffed Crust the dog and Sage the cat.
A cyberattack targeted the Canvas academic app used by many schools and universities. Michigan gas prices are dropping slightly. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
The Canvas learning management system software used by schools and universities across the country, including several in Metro Detroit, was the target of a cybersecurity incident. Here's how that's affecting students.
TGIF Family! Early showers have moved out...mostly sunny today with temperatures warmer in the lower 60s by this afternoon. Turning even warmer on Saturday, although scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop by late afternoon. Mother's Day looks good with mostly sunny skies high 63.