The costs can be crippling for parents struggling to make ends meet. It’s no secret that child care costs have gone up, and now the state is working to keep those costs down.

The NFL has moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder.

FLINT, Mich. – A judge on rejected a request to dismiss misdemeanor charges against Rick Snyder Thursday in the Flint water crisis. Because of that, they argue the case shouldn’t be heard in Genesee County. AdSnyder’s legal team is expected to file an appeal. What will likely happen is a higher court in Genesee County will likely hear the case and determine if it stays in Genesee County or if it moves to Ingham County. READ: More Flint water crisis coverage

Rick Snyder are pushing to get the trial moved from Flint to Lansing. On Tuesday, lawyers clashed over whether Flint water indictment against former Gov. Rick Snyder was filed in the wrong county and should be dismissed. Defense attorney Brian Lennon says Snyder’s office was in Ingham County so an indictment in Genesee County doesn’t fit. READ: More Flint water crisis coverage

DETROIT – Here’s what is coming up on Local 4 News at Noon. Former Gov. Snyder back in court -- Why the defense is calling for Flint water case to be dismissedLawyers who negotiated a $641 million settlement for victims of Flint’s lead-contaminated water are asking a judge to set aside up to 32% for fees and expenses for years of work on the case. If granted, the request would total $202 million in fees and $7 million in expenses for dozens of attorneys who made a deal with the state of Michigan, Flint, a hospital and an engineering firm, according to a court filing Monday.

Rick Snyder faces misdemeanor charges in connection with the Flint water crisis. Snyder in the Flint water crisisInvestigators reviewed thousands of documents, searched computers, iPads and phones to try to figure out a timeline. Now the investigators are going to look at other evidence that shows that governor Snyder apparently wasn’t telling the truth,” said legal analyst Neal Rockind. There are eight other former Michigan state leaders charged in the case. Snyder; Gerald Ambrose, former state-appointed emergency manager; Richard Baird, former Michigan Transformation manager; Howard Croft, former Flint Director of Public Works; Darnell Earley, former state-appointed emergency manager.

Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder was arraigned on misdemeanor charges Thursday in connection with the Flint water crisis. Snyder in the Flint water crisisLennon released a longer statement Thursday morning:“The two misdemeanor charges filed today against former Gov. It would be a travesty to waste additional taxpayer dollars pursuing these bogus misdemeanor charges. Today’s charges do nothing to bring justice to the people of Flint. Read: Ex-Michigan health chief charged with manslaughter in Flint water probeFlint water crisisFlint was in financial trouble in 2014 when a Snyder-appointed manager who was running the city carried out a money-saving decision to use the Flint River for water while a regional pipeline from Lake Huron was under construction.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 6:Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probeTuesday’s show included a discussion with former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver about a report on ex-Gov. Rick Synder being charged in connection with the Flint Water Crisis. Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 2014-15.

Violence, vandalism, and insurrection have no place in this great country of ours. We are a nation of laws, not mobs,” Whitmer said. “While we come from different backgrounds and political parties, Governor Whitmer and I share a deep love for our country,” Snyder said. That’s why I join with Governor Whitmer in calling on people of goodwill across America to pray for peace, calm, and healing.”“Now is the time to put this election behind us once and for all,” Whitmer added. As Americans, there is no problem we can’t solve, and no challenge we can’t meet.

This week on Flashpoint, Devin sits down to discuss the massive sinkhole in Fraser that prompted Gov. Also, the International Auto Show has taken over Downtown Detroit as journalists and car-enthusiasts gather to view unique, classic and the newest automobiles on the market. This week's guests include:Candice Miller- Macomb Public Works Commissioner. Henry Payne - Auto Critic, The Detroit News. The first two parts of the show can be seen above, while the third part can be viewed here: