Whether your child is hitting the field, court, or track this year, they’re going to push their bodies to the limit, so it’s a good idea to ask if they need a heart screening.
Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann Arbor is now doing something about that.
If you have not been to the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit lately, there’s a reason to go this month.
For more than 500 years, a Japanese tradition has brought families together every summer to honor the loved ones they have lost. On Saturday, Aug. 8, that tradition comes to Bloomfield Hills.
One of the best parts of summer in Michigan is getting outside and enjoying the woods, the water, and the fresh air.
A Macomb County nonprofit has given kids with disabilities, developmental differences and in need; free therapy, life skills and a safe free place for nearly 30 years. Now, they need help.
On Friday, there are more than 200 Highland Games gatherings every year across the United States and Canada. The first one in America was held in New York in 1836. And we have a proud tradition right here in Metro Detroit.
Local 4’s Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to the two lovable Brits and social media stars -- Josh and Jase.
Last year, the Reptarium in Utica got even bigger and made a splash by opening its own aquarium. You can get a hands-on experience with reptiles, mammals, and now capybaras.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support.
The company behind ChatGPT just announced that two of its AI programs broke out of a locked testing environment on their own and hacked into another tech company. No humans told them to do it. They just did it.
An Michigan State University researcher is using an unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues.
This midterm election on November 3, Dearborn voters will see an option to approve a $1.5 billion bond for Dearborn Public Schools.
A creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.
Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.
FEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.
The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.
Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.
A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.
Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.
Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.
Three years ago Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect, now a survey reveals the law’s impact.
As Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.
A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.
This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.
Some therapists and doctors are now noticing an unexpected side affect of weight loss drugs, changes in relationships.
The ITS America Conference & Expo brings 3,000 transportation leaders, engineers, government officials and technology companies together for one of North America’s largest intelligent transportation and mobility conferences.
New research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.
Summer can be tough for grieving kids, but Northville’s New Hope Center is offering a free Circles of Hope camp July 23-24 for ages 4-14.
Heart disease and stoke are two of the biggest health threats in Michigan, now becoming more common in younger adults.
Local doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.
“No Mow May” has been popular over the last few years; letting your grass grow a little longer in May to help bees and other pollinators early in the season.
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and for a lot of people, it’s a beautiful day of brunch, flowers, and quality time with the moms and mother figures in our lives -- a day to celebrate the women who raised us. But for some people, this weekend is a bit complicated.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thousands of people struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, but many still feel like they can’t talk about things like that.