{"articles":[{"id":"mbxyts","title":"Extreme heat warnings issued for SE Michigan; what to expect as dangerous temps move into region","excerpt":"Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, We...","content":"Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will feature full sunshine. Each day, Southeast Michigan will reach the mid-90s to 100°.Adding in the humidity, it will feel like at least 105° during the afternoon hours. There will be little relief at night with overnight lows only falling to the mid 70s.Stay hydrated, check on those who are sensitive to the heat, wear light, loose clothing, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and, if you must be outdoors, take breaks in cooler environments. Do not leave kids or pets in a parked vehicle, and direct dogs to walk on the grass on shorter walks.On the plus side, with mainly clear skies, we’ll have great conditions to see the Strawberry Moon, which peaks this evening. It won’t be pink but is named for the abundance of strawberries this time of year in North America.Also of note, Saharan dust will move into Southeast Michigan. This will give us great sunsets on Tuesday and Wednesday before exiting eastward.As we finish the week, Friday brings our next chance of rain, which will linger into the weekend.Friday’s highs will be in the mid 90s. We’ll start to see high temperatures drop back toward 90° on Saturday and Sunday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/30/extreme-heat-warnings-issued-for-se-michigan-what-to-expect-as-dangerous-temps-move-into-region/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:52:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FLWAIAEQ7SZF4THIYNJUEM7O62E.jpg","slug":"extreme-heat-warnings-issued-for-se-michigan-what-to-expect-as-dangerous-temps-move-into-region"},{"id":"l84zv1","title":"Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027","excerpt":"Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the...","content":"Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion of access to the drug  which remains illegal at the federal level  through state-level policymaking.Virginia legalized adult possession years ago, but without a regulated retail market, we left the illicit market to fill the gap, state Sen. Lashrecse Aird, a Democrat and legislative leader on the issue, said in a statement earlier this month. This compromise gives us a smarter and safer path forward  one that protects consumers, keeps products tested and accurately labeled, and creates a legal marketplace that is affordable and accessible enough to actually compete.Heres what to know about Virginia's new law, the long process of enabling retail sales and how the state's changes fit into the national picture:RELATED STORY | Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drugVirginia's law allows new stores, higher possession limitVirginia already had a medical marijuana program that allowed patients to purchase the drug through dispensaries. Now, state regulators will begin accepting applications for retail licenses on Feb. 1, ahead of the July 1, 2027, start date for recreational sales to adults 21 and older.The law increases the state's possession limit from 1 ounce to 2 ounces (28 grams to 57 grams) and it will continue to allow people to cultivate a small number of plants at home.The state will levy an excise tax on top of its sales tax, and that mix is expected to generate about $51 million in revenue for the state in the program's first year, according to legislative budget documents.Advocates of legalization are heralding the changesDemocrats have driven the state's push toward legalization and recreational retail sales. They have cast the issue as a matter of equity after state data found Black Virginians were disproportionately policed and convicted of using marijuana. Only a sliver of the state's Republican lawmakers have backed legalization, and many have raised public safety and health concerns.Legalization advocates have generally cheered Virginia's legislation, though many objected to a provision increasing the civil fine for public consumption, arguing it could again lead to disproportionate enforcement based on race.Chelsea Higgs Wise, a grassroots organizer whose group Marijuana Justice was among those that called on Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger to rethink the increased fine, said the legislation was still an exciting development after years of uncertainty.For the past five years, Adults that want to reasonably consume have been confused, rightfully so, she said.Virginia is an outlier in the SouthMarijuana is legal in most U.S. states for either medicinal or recreational use, with about half allowing it for recreational use, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates for legalization and tracks policy developments around the country.Virginia remains an outlier in the South for its permissive approach.Federal laws are at odds with state changesDespite the fact that nearly all states permit some form of cannabis use, the U.S. government maintains its longstanding prohibition on the drug.But in a major policy shift, the Trump administration in April announced it was reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug and accelerating the process for a broader reclassification.RELATED STORY | Marijuana users under age 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack, study findsHow Virginia got hereDuring the 2010s, Virginia gradually expanded access to marijuana for medical treatment. Then, in 2021, Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana with the passage of a law that allowed adults 21 and over to possess and cultivate the drug.But lawmakers didnt fully enact a framework for retail sales outside of the states medical marijuana program. Partisan control of Virginia government flipped in November 2021, and the issue stalled out for years. In 2024, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have established recreational retail sales.Spanberger, who assumed office in January 2026, pledged support during her winning campaign for legislation setting up a retail market. While the governor did veto Democratic legislation that emerged from this year's legislative session, she eventually worked out a compromise with lawmakers. Those provisions were rolled into a state budget bill that reached final passage Monday and now becomes law, according to the governor's office, after lawmakers accepted all of Spanberger's amendments.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/virginia-to-allow-recreational-marijuana-to-be-sold-in-retail-stores-beginning-in-2027","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:48:04.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F80d7542%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1280x672%2B0%2B24%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fee%252F17%252F47afdeb646928113d267fad88d2d%252F1489440474.jpg","slug":"virginia-to-allow-recreational-marijuana-to-be-sold-in-retail-stores-beginning-in-2027"},{"id":"d04v9h","title":"Cyclosporiasis cases on the rise in Monroe County, health officials say","excerpt":"An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.","content":"An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-monroe-county-health-officials-say","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:39:49.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F7827_lores.jpg","slug":"cyclosporiasis-cases-on-the-rise-in-monroe-county-health-officials-say"},{"id":"8j1l1x","title":"Tigers broadcaster among those helping gather supplies for Venezuela","excerpt":"Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.","content":"Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-rgiwkqrgycz1m8bt","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:57:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Firgp5ty0qy4gyhpp%2Fnqrd0ptniwhie41h.jpg","slug":"tigers-broadcaster-among-those-helping-gather-supplies-for-venezuela"},{"id":"liju9v","title":"Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder charges set for April 2027","excerpt":"Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaughs murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overt...","content":"Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaughs murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies and local TV stations to podcasters, were inside the 200-person Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once-rich and imposing Southern lawyer.I see we have a full house, Judge Debra McCaslin said as the hearing began.For many, it was a rare glimpse of how life in state prison has changed the 58-year-old Murdaugh. After pleading guilty to stealing about $12 million from clients and his familys law firm, he is serving a 40-year federal sentence at the same time as a 27-year state sentence.Unlike just about everyone else in the courtroom, the judge said she was new to the story, which combines a grisly double murder with the fall of a powerful legal dynasty.I dont know anything about the first trial, so when you tell me something, please be complete, McCaslin told the lawyers.Prosecutors say Murdaugh shot his wife Maggie and younger son Paul, age 22, because he believed sympathy over their deaths would buy him time to fix his financial crimes. At that point in 2021, he was close to being exposed by both his law firm and the family of a teen who filed a wrongful death suit after Paul crashed a boat while drinking.A jury convicted Murdaugh of two counts of murder in 2023. While admitting he is a thief, insurance cheat, bad lawyer and longtime opioid addict, he has adamantly denied the killings.RELATED STORY | South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaughs murder convictions, orders new trialMurdaugh wore an orange prison jumpsuit Monday, listening with his mouth set in a tight line.At one point, as defense attorney Dick Harpootlian was asking the judge to let Murdaugh wear civilian clothes in court, he told his client to stand.Chains around the hands, chain around the waist, chains on his feet, Harpootlian noted, saying a jury would see Murdaugh shackled like a dangerous criminal when hes only been convicted of financial crimes.Prosecutor Creighton Waters said it's important for incarcerated defendants to wear restraints and jumpsuits. Every time someone is transferred out of court, it is a security risk, he said.Defense lawyers want Murdaugh, who was disbarred during his legal troubles, to have access in prison to a laptop without internet, so his team wouldn't have to print and deliver evidence to him. Harpootlian said Monday there are more than 20,000 pages of documents.Well surely, Mr. Harpootlian, he reviewed those before his first trial, did he not? the judge asked.Five years ago, the lawyer replied.Another pretrial motion asks prosecutors to turn over DNA found under Murdaughs wifes fingernails for testing at a private lab. Investigators said it was from an unknown and unrelated man. The defense said they would cover the cost of testing.Im gonna let you pay for it, the judge quipped, drawing a chuckle from the courtroom.Murdaugh was grimacing and biting his lower lip during the exchange.The defense also wants to hold the next trial outside Colleton County, where the killings happened and the first trial took place. That matter was not decided Monday.Investigators and armchair detectives alike have spent hours poring over alibis, timelines and digital breadcrumbs, including a cellphone video that prosecutors say cracked the case. They allege Murdaughs voice can be heard on the video, which was taken by his son shortly before the shootings at dog kennels on the familys sprawling property. Murdaugh had initially claimed he was asleep at the time.During the first trial, a few jurors said the Colleton County clerk of court, who is assigned to oversee the evidence and the jury during the trial, told them to watch Murdaughs body language when he testified in his own defense and to not be fooled, confused or thrown off by what he might say.The state Supreme Court ruled this was a suggestion Murdaugh was guilty, and overturned his convictions.The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/alex-murdaughs-retrial-on-murder-charges-set-for-april-2027","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:48:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Ffac8da0%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3000x1575%2B0%2B213%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F95%252Fe0%252F0a8861d94f9195adbad65da65268%252Fap26180581343626.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"alex-murdaughs-retrial-on-murder-charges-set-for-april-2027"},{"id":"8l00oc","title":"Historic Inkster church demolished after decades as landmark, leaving neighbors with mixed emotions","excerpt":"A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition crews were hard at w...","content":"A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition crews were hard at work on Monday as neighbors watched the structure be torn down brick by brick. Some said they felt torn, grieving the loss of what they remember as a vibrant community institution, while also feeling relief that the boarded-up building is finally being removed.“I’m feeling bittersweet. I want to cry, and I’m kind of happy,” said Coco Bailey.Neighbors say the church went through several name changes over the years and once hosted major performers, including Aretha Franklin. They also say her father, the late Rev. C.L. Franklin, preached from the church’s sanctuary.“I’m sad. I’m really sad. Because I remember when it was a vibrant church,” said Marissa Bailey.Some neighbors described the building as historic, sharing longtime stories about its past, including claims it may have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. Marilyn Hearn, who said some of her relatives served as pastors at the church, questioned why the building wasn’t preserved.“I don’t think it should be torn down,” Hearn said as she watched demolition continue.But others said the church’s decline had been severe in recent years, leaving it vulnerable to vandalism and creating safety concerns for people living nearby.“I’m kind of feeling a mix of emotions. Like disappointment. I’m feeling good that it’s finally getting torn down,” said Tristan Bailey.The Bailey family has lived across the street for more than five decades. They said the vacant building had become a dangerous nuisance, attracting unwanted activity.“It’s been a lot of homeless people, kids, just a lot of stuff going on in that church,” said Paige Bailey.Contractors on site said Wayne County owns the property. Harley Brown, the director of operations overseeing the work, said crews began fencing the area back in October and notifying neighbors about the demolition plans. Brown said vandals had stripped the building, but the crew tried to give neighbors a chance to preserve memories before it came down.“I told them that they could get bricks, they could take pictures and do things that they wanted to do to feel comfortable,” Brown said. “But at this time, it was an eyesore, and we are fighting blight.”Even with the demolition underway, some residents said they would have preferred to see the building redeveloped.“I believe it could have been a rec center, a school, a private school, or even opened it up as a church again,” said Andre Arturo Johnson.Wayne County has been contacted about future plans for the now-former church site, but there has been no word yet on what could come next.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/historic-inkster-church-demolished-after-decades-as-landmark-leaving-neighbors-with-mixed-emotions/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Demond Fernandez, Jason Wilger","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:34:44.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F71ec422a-57a1-4551-ac53-02b427f3bf1b%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"historic-inkster-church-demolished-after-decades-as-landmark-leaving-neighbors-with-mixed-emotions"},{"id":"362bm5","title":"Metro Detroit heat wave: Families find ways to stay cool without air conditioning","excerpt":"With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...","content":"With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because her air conditioner is broken. She’s still pushing through the heat while babysitting her grandson, Jalen.“We just got fans everywhere, fans in all the windows,” Parks said.A University of Michigan report found that about 12% of households in the Metro Detroit area lack any form of cooling, a reality that can be dangerous during prolonged periods of extreme heat.Seniors are among the most at risk during heat waves, which is why the Detroit Area Agency on Aging said it is taking steps to help older adults stay safe, including providing transportation to cooling centers.“We are making sure that we providing them with cases of water as well as fans,” said Jonita Edwards, the agency’s chief administrative officer.Detroit officials said community centers are also helping people escape the heat.Helen Moore Community Center is one of about a dozen Detroit recreation centers serving as cooling centers. Some locations are staying open late into the evening.“We just want to make sure we have a place where our residents can have, like, a safe haven from the adverse weather,” said Crystal Perkins, Detroit’s General Services Department director. “All of our centers are open, anybody can come in. You don’t need a membership if you just need to sit, if you just need to get some water, because we do ask that everybody make sure you hydrate. It’s very important.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/metro-detroit-heat-wave-families-find-ways-to-stay-cool-without-air-conditioning/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Will Jones, Marty Herak","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:03:22.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F32edb574-002d-4318-8980-dcab5ea4b1d0%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"metro-detroit-heat-wave-families-find-ways-to-stay-cool-without-air-conditioning"},{"id":"ogyysa","title":"Mail-in ballots will keep their grace period under new Supreme Court ruling","excerpt":"In a closely-watched 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the state of Mississippis law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day can stand  as long as those ballots are postmarked on or before election day.Mississippi first passed the law in 2020. But...","content":"In a closely-watched 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the state of Mississippis law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day can stand  as long as those ballots are postmarked on or before election day.Mississippi first passed the law in 2020. But the Republican National Committee  and President Trump  criticized it and similar measures elsewhere in the country, alleging they could lead to fraud.In her majority opinion, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in part, Election fraud and its appearance are serious issues. Like other such issues, however, they must be addressed through the democratic process.Dissenting, Justice Samuel Alito wrote, When someone votes by mail, it is harder for officials to verify the identity of the person requesting and completing the ballot.RELATED STORY | Supreme Court says police cant freely access cellphone location historyAccording to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a total of 14 states and the District of Columbia have laws that allow mail-in ballots to be counted after election day.Several dozen more states allow ballots cast by members of the military and Americans living overseas to be counted late.This ruling means those laws can stand.In a statement to Scripps News, Joe Gruters, the Republican National Committee chair, said Democrats were inviting chaos at the ballot box by allowing elections to drag on for days and weeks after voters cast their ballots.But voting rights groups celebrated the decision.The ACLU and a coalition of groups that backed Mississippis law said Mondays ruling protects the fundamental principle that people should not lose their right to vote because of mail delays outside their control.MORE SUPREME COURT DECISIONS | Supreme Court rejects Trumps push to toss $5M E. Jean Carroll verdict sexual abuse case","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/mail-in-ballots-will-keep-their-grace-period-under-new-supreme-court-ruling","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ava-joye Burnett","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:01:23.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fc504b26%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B73%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Ffb%252F93%252Ff4039c474d1287949aa816283873%252Fap24032053443202.jpg","slug":"mail-in-ballots-will-keep-their-grace-period-under-new-supreme-court-ruling"},{"id":"jett31","title":"Swan Island bridge weight restriction cuts off Grosse Ile residents from deliveries, trash pickup","excerpt":"About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 to...","content":"About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 tons after a routine inspection. The change went into effect immediately and will remain until further notice.To put that in perspective, 3 tons is roughly the weight of a full-size pickup truck or large SUV.Most delivery trucks, garbage trucks and moving trucks weigh significantly more — meaning commercial vehicles are now prohibited from legally crossing the bridge.Residents caught off guardGreg and Laurie Smykowski, who have lived on Swan Island for about a year, were out of town when the notice was posted to their front door. Family and neighbors had to fill them in.“We were a little concerned at first,” Laurie said. “We didn’t know it was in that bad shape because it doesn’t look bad.”The couple said once the news sank in, the questions started stacking up.“What about emergency vehicles? What if you are doing work on your house? Concrete work? Landscapers that comes across?” Greg said.Township officials said trash pickup has been rerouted. Residents must now drop off garbage and yard waste at the township hall. Package and grocery deliveries also have to be redirected there.Even contractors didn’t see it comingRoberto Taschetti, a private contractor who said he has been working on the island for 50 years, assumed his Chevy Silverado 2500 would be fine.He was wrong.A Silverado 2500 weighs roughly 3.5 to 4.5 tons empty — well over the new 3-ton limit.It’s a problem that underscores a broader issue: most people simply don’t know how much their vehicle weighs. Local 4 took its live truck to a nearby truck stop to find out. The verdict? 8,180 pounds — just over 4 tons.County working on solutionsWayne County says the bridge has been inspected on an annual basis.In a statement, the Wayne County Department of Public Services said it is now exploring both short and long-term options.“Our team is collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts to develop the best option possible for the residents of Swan Island,” the department said in a statement. “We look to have a proposed plan of action sometime next week.”Leaders say the county weighmaster has been on-site checking vehicles, but enforcement largely relies on the honor system. Drivers caught violating the restriction could face a fine.Grosse Ile Township has also launched a dedicated webpage where residents can find updates on the bridge situation here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/swan-island-bridge-weight-restriction-cuts-off-grosse-ile-residents-from-deliveries-trash-pickup/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jacob Nagel","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:48:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F071751a1-f7b0-4a6b-a9d8-cc681e442231%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"swan-island-bridge-weight-restriction-cuts-off-grosse-ile-residents-from-deliveries-trash-pickup"},{"id":"q01k74","title":"Staying safe during dangerous heat wave","excerpt":"The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula that will begin Tuesday afternoon and extend through Thursday.\n\n\nOver that time, daytime high temperatures will extend into the upper 90s. It will feel like 105+ degrees for those t...","content":"The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula that will begin Tuesday afternoon and extend through Thursday.\n\n\nOver that time, daytime high temperatures will extend into the upper 90s. It will feel like 105+ degrees for those that are counting, thanks to humidity. \n\n\nThe danger will compound because the daily low temperatures will still sit in the mid-to-upper 70s. That prevents one's body from cooling down enough that after a hot day it can recover.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-hpckuxfx5zqqy03c","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:44:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgult3g46jt6xp7se%2Fn9v5q3ok8ilpw7di.jpg","slug":"staying-safe-during-dangerous-heat-wave"},{"id":"14gvew","title":"Lawmakers push data center accountability as Michigan prepares for midterms","excerpt":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nThe question of how to hold data center developers accountable is key to this year’s midterm election in Michigan. \n\n\n\nThe current holders of offices up for a vote thi...","content":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nThe question of how to hold data center developers accountable is key to this year’s midterm election in Michigan. \n\n\n\nThe current holders of offices up for a vote this year, including governor and attorney general, have weighed in on data center controversies like the 1.4-gigawatt facility under construction in Saline Township.\n\n\n\nMichigan lawmakers have introduced multiple bills that would pause data center development or add regulations for the facilities.\n\n\n\nA bipartisan state House bill package introduced in February would place a moratorium on data center approvals in the state until April 1, 2027.\n\n\n\nIn June, Michigan House Democrats brought forth legislation that would require data centers to cover the full cost of their electricity, require community benefits agreements, regulate water usage, and mandate noise studies, Michigan Advance reported. \n\n\n\nAI demand drives hyperscale data center development \n\n\n\nData centers have long been used to store files online, stream video, and power social media. They’re not new. \n\n\n\nWhat’s new is the size of the data centers needed to power generative artificial intelligence. “Hyperscale” facilities can require over 100 megawatts of power and millions of gallons of water to operate. \n\n\n\nLarge data centers raise a numerous concerns, from property taxes to noise, air pollution, and beyond. The facilities could strain an outdated electric grid and aging water infrastructure, driving up utility bills or doing long-term damage to the environment.\n\n\n\nMichigan has tax incentives for data center projects, and critics say the state lacks the legal teeth needed to regulate the facilities.\n\n\n\nGov. Gretchen Whitmer supports the Saline Township facility for its promised economic benefits. Whitmer has said she will not sign statewide moratorium legislation, but supports legislation that creates stricter rules for data centers. \n\n\n\nAttorney General Dana Nessel challenged the DTE Energy power contracts for the Oracle and OpenAI data center in Saline Township, and appealed the Michigan Public Service Commission’s subsequent approval of the contracts.\n\n\n\nNessel argues the project lacks transparency about how much electricity and water the facility could use and lacks sufficient opportunity for public input. \n\n\n\nData center accountability \n\n\n\nIt’s hard to know exactly what these large data centers will cost Michigan. \n\n\n\nIt’s fairly typical for data centers to have very little transparency surrounding exactly how much water and power the facilities will use once built, said Helena Volzer, the senior source water manager at the Alliance for the Great Lakes. \n\n\n\n“We can’t get that full picture of what’s going on,” which makes predicting demand difficult, Volzer said. \n\n\n\nCompanies often use nondisclosure agreements to hide this data from the public during the development stage, essentially classifying it as confidential business information. \n\n\n\nThe data center legislation introduced by Michigan House Democrats in June would ban such nondisclosure agreements between data center developers and local government. \n\n\n\nLocal governments – cities, counties, townships, villages – have some options for data center accountability. \n\n\n\nMunicipalities can create a community benefits agreement. These are legal contracts that anticipate the long-term effects of a proposed facility and outline what’s expected of both parties. \n\n\n\nSome Michigan municipalities are working on ordinances that regulate data centers without banning them. More than 50 others have passed moratoria to temporarily halt development of new data centers while officials learn more about a proposed facility’s impact.  \n\n\n\nYour local government may not be as well equipped as some of these large companies, especially if you live in a rural area. A company may move on to the next town rather than sign a community benefits agreement or wait out a moratorium, Volzer said. \n\n\n\nStates and the Great Lakes region should plan proactively, not reactively, to better manage the region’s resources and support municipalities, she said. \n\n\n\n“No one is really looking at whether or not a watershed can handle the increase in water use from a global, kind of comprehensive perspective.”\n\n\n\nShe suggested requiring a regional demand study, similar to what the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has done. The study collected data on central Ohio’s water use, available resources, and potential future demands on the area’s water supply to estimate what areas could handle a data center’s water demands. \n\n\n\nOther state-level policy recommendations from the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition and University of Michigan include:\n\n\n\n• Requiring data centers to disclose the resources they use.• Requiring data centers to use a minimum amount of power generated by green energy, in alignment with the Clean Energy and Jobs Act.• Adding a tariff or use tax on data centers.• Repealing tax incentives for data centers. (Ohio is pausing its tax exemption after finding out it cost the state $1.5 billion in tax revenue.)\n\n\n\nGroups to follow\n\n\n\nThe Michigan Sierra Club supports a statewide data center moratorium and requiring more transparency for proposed projects. \n\n\n\nThe Michigan League of Conservation Voters lobbies for data center policies that protect natural resources and taxpayers. \n\n\n\nYour local watershed council works to protect water resources in your area. \n\n\n\nThe Alliance for the Great Lakes has tools residents can use, such as questions to ask at public meetings and a checklist for evaluating a proposed data center’s impact on the community. \n\n\n\nVolzer suggested taking these documents to state and local officials, even if no data centers are proposed in your community. \n\n\n\n“Start a conversation with your elected officials about what you want to see in your community and what you want to see in your state,” she said.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/michigan-data-center-regulation-election/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Elinor Epperson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:38:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FRelated-Digital-data-center-campus-in-Saline-Township-MI_construction-photo-1_courtesy-of-Related-Digital-min-1024x576.jpg","slug":"lawmakers-push-data-center-accountability-as-michigan-prepares-for-midterms"},{"id":"lvdpw","title":"Man dead after Livonia police shooting following explosion","excerpt":"A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Livonia. Yet this incident started with a gas explosion inside the house.","content":"A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Livonia. Yet this incident started with a gas explosion inside the house.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-dead-after-livonia-police-shooting-following-explosion","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Charlie.Langton@fox.com (Charlie Langton)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:33:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46854551397.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"man-dead-after-livonia-police-shooting-following-explosion"},{"id":"rgp4k2","title":"Judge says Terrion Arnold has a 'paparazzi monitor' while out on bond","excerpt":"Hours before Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions, he was released on bond in a Florida court in his armed robbery and kidnapping case. His high profile came into play when the judge spoke about a lack of an ankle monitor.","content":"Hours before Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions, he was released on bond in a Florida court in his armed robbery and kidnapping case. His high profile came into play when the judge spoke about a lack of an ankle monitor.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-9oui76im0npmjey5","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:24:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0wtmpt0imrh5a9k3%2Fx3qru8yiwtccyh8a.jpg","slug":"judge-says-terrion-arnold-has-a-paparazzi-monitor-while-out-on-bond"},{"id":"17lopc","title":"Detroit officials look to extend 'Shotspotter' contract","excerpt":"Extending the contract or letting it expire is the question before Detroit City Council regarding the gunshot detection technology called ‘ShotSpotter.’","content":"Extending the contract or letting it expire is the question before Detroit City Council regarding the gunshot detection technology called ‘ShotSpotter.’","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/dpd-shotspotter-extension","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Ingrid.Kelley@fox.com (Ingrid Kelley)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:24:56.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdetroits-shotspotter-contract-up-for-renewal.jpg","slug":"detroit-officials-look-to-extend-shotspotter-contract"},{"id":"fhb3t2","title":"Detroit's 'Shotspotter' contract up for renewal","excerpt":"The four-year contract expires Tuesday, and Detroit police are pushing for an extension. Police say ShotSpotter technology allows them to do their jobs better, collect more evidence, and respond to scenes faster. \n\n\nDetroit police have made it clear they often don't get 911 calls.","content":"The four-year contract expires Tuesday, and Detroit police are pushing for an extension. Police say ShotSpotter technology allows them to do their jobs better, collect more evidence, and respond to scenes faster. \n\n\nDetroit police have made it clear they often don't get 911 calls.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-bpsep13hxlr03txz","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:17:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fddlbuvlvkt09vlki%2Fygw4jkvwyn970eqn.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"detroits-shotspotter-contract-up-for-renewal"},{"id":"phb0md","title":"Livonia man shot and killed following explosion","excerpt":"Sunday around 7 p.m., a home exploded after Livonia police say 61-year-old Roger Zebrowski cut gas lines. But while the Livonia Fire Department was putting out the fire, Roger was hiding in bushes in the backyard. After he refused to cooperate with police, shots were fired, and Roger died. Neighb...","content":"Sunday around 7 p.m., a home exploded after Livonia police say 61-year-old Roger Zebrowski cut gas lines. But while the Livonia Fire Department was putting out the fire, Roger was hiding in bushes in the backyard. After he refused to cooperate with police, shots were fired, and Roger died. Neighbors who knew him were shocked.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-0ws79uozkpbj5ch1","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:13:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgotnz5z75h8xnzjh%2Ffu13dwhnnm3j03i3.jpg","slug":"livonia-man-shot-and-killed-following-explosion"},{"id":"bjz2oz","title":"Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custody","excerpt":"Two people are dead and a man is in police custody after a driver struck and killed two pedestrians outside a bar on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custodyDetroit police say the ...","content":"Two people are dead and a man is in police custody after a driver struck and killed two pedestrians outside a bar on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custodyDetroit police say the crash happened around 2:15 a.m. Sunday near Teresa's Place Bar in the area of McNichols Road and Schaefer Highway. The victims, 43-year-old Erica Smith and 51-year-old Dawad Helton, were friends who had been at the bar together. Both died at the scene.Bystanders pulled the suspected driver from his car to keep him from leaving the scene, according to the victims' families.Nina Campbell, Smith's sister, described what she was told about the moments leading up to the crash.\"I heard he sped out of the bar and lost control and hit them and then he tried to leave and backed over them again,\" Campbell said. Watch our extended interview with Erica Smith's sister below: Extended interview: Sister of woman killed after driver hits two friends speaks outHelton's sister, Kamilah, said her brother's final moments have been difficult to process.\"But he laid there with no love, no support  just to die in the middle of the street,\" Kamilah Helton said. Watch our extended interview with Dawad Helton's family below: Extended interview: Family of man killed after driver hits two friends speaks outBoth Smith and Dawad Helton were parents and grandparents. Kamilah Helton described the toll the loss has already taken on her brother's youngest child.\"The 13-year-old broke down last night and said her daddy won't be able to walk her down the aisle when she gets married,\" Kamilah Helton said. Kamilah Helton said her brother was simply out enjoying time with friends when his life was taken.\"Dawad was a good person, just out having fun, hanging with friends and someone decided to take a drink or several drinks and killed two innocent people,\" Kamilah Helton said.Dawad Helton's mother, Brenda, also spoke about the impact of her son's death.\"You made a terrible, terrible problem with two families that lost two people that loved their mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers. And I loved my son. He called me every day to say 'mother, I love you,'\" Brenda Helton said. Campbell reflected on the loss of her sister.\"It hurts extremely bad and like I said, my sister was a wonderful person and her life should never have been taken so soon and we're gonna miss her so, so much. Yeah, my gosh, we're gonna miss her so, so much,\" Campbell said. Detroit police have not confirmed whether alcohol was a factor in the crash, saying the circumstances remain under investigation. The suspect, a Detroit man in his 20s, remains in police custody. Once the investigation is complete, Detroit police will forward their findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.Anyone with additional information about the crash is asked to contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.A GoFundMe has been established to support Dawad Helton's funeral and family.A GoFundMe has also been established to honor Erica Smith's life.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/two-killed-after-driver-strikes-friends-outside-detroit-bar-suspect-in-custody","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:10:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F2c%2F9a%2Fc69236e44c378207ace8dde01b20%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-5-38-09-pm.png","slug":"two-killed-after-driver-strikes-friends-outside-detroit-bar-suspect-in-custody"},{"id":"gkqq11","title":"Detroit's prohibition past: How the city kept the drinks flowing during the 'war on alcohol'","excerpt":"Detroit sat at the center of the nation's battle over booze in the 1920s, with smugglers, speakeasies and the Purple Gang all playing a role in keeping alcohol flowing despite the law. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: How Detroit kept drinks flowing during prohibitionMichigan was ahead of t...","content":"Detroit sat at the center of the nation's battle over booze in the 1920s, with smugglers, speakeasies and the Purple Gang all playing a role in keeping alcohol flowing despite the law. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: How Detroit kept drinks flowing during prohibitionMichigan was ahead of the national curve when it came to prohibition. Before the 18th Amendment took effect in 1920, the state passed the Damon Act, which outlawed alcohol in Michigan two years earlier.\"That act became the blueprint for the 18th Amendment,\" said Billy Wall-Winkel, a field curator with the Detroit Historical Society.Wall-Winkel traces the roots of prohibition back to the 1800s, when Detroit became what he describes as the epicenter of a pastime many saw as deeply problematic.\"A lot of drinking,\" Wall-Winkel said. Those who drank clashed with those who didn't, creating what Wall-Winkel calls a moral conundrum. Many believed alcohol was the source of the nation's troubles.\"Many people believed it to be the source of all of the issues the nation was currently facing and if they could stamp it out, they would fix all of those problems,\" Wall-Winkel said.But for many Michiganders  particularly automotive industry factory workers  the so-called war on alcohol was widely unpopular. Detroit's position as a border city gave residents a distinct advantage: access to Canada.\"If Detroiters drank all of the booze that got imported from Canada, there would be a lot of dead Detroiters,\" Wall-Winkel said.Much of that cross-river smuggling was carried out by the Jewish-led Purple Gang, which moved spirits across the country  from Al Capone in Chicago to gangsters in Ohio and Indianapolis. Much of it ended up in speakeasies, the underground bars that popped up throughout the city.\"They were in closets, they were in basements, they were in attics, they were in abandoned buildings, they were anywhere you could fit them,\" Wall-Winkel said.One of those speakeasies operated in the basement of Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grille, a nearly 200-year-old building that also served as a point to smuggle booze from the Detroit River. The bar even has a secret entrance that dates to its days as an underground drinking spot. Tommy Burelle has owned Tommy's Bar and Grille for 15 years. Century-old bottles remain stashed in the walls, and archaeologists uncovered that the space also operated as a safehouse for the Underground Railroad.Burelle considers himself a steward of its preservation.\"There is a lot of history here and I'd like to think we are making our own history along the way,\" Burelle said. He says the history lingers in other ways, too  including what he describes as prohibition-era paranormal activity. Burelle has his own story.\"No, I did not have a buzz on or anything. I did see what I swear to God was Al Capone in the middle of the night,\" Burelle said. \"I'd love to go back in time to those days, be a fly on the wall, just to see who was in here.\"\"This place has been the most interesting place I've owned, that's for sure.\"Prohibition came to a close in 1933.\"And people went back to drinking,\" Wall-Winkel said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/america-250/detroits-prohibition-past-how-the-city-kept-the-drinks-flowing-during-the-war-on-alcohol","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:58:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F52%2F39%2F287741d842b4819c99fc085acf87%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-18-at-10-16-15-pm.png","slug":"detroits-prohibition-past-how-the-city-kept-the-drinks-flowing-during-the-war-on-alcohol"},{"id":"20ji5v","title":"Dozens of cats trapped in uninhabitable Redford Township home as multi-agency rescue effort begins","excerpt":"A multi-agency animal rescue effort is underway on Gaylord Street near 8 Mile Rd. in Redford Township, where dozens of cats are trapped inside a home described by officials as uninhabitable. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Multi-agency rescue underway for dozens of cats in Redford Township homeA...","content":"A multi-agency animal rescue effort is underway on Gaylord Street near 8 Mile Rd. in Redford Township, where dozens of cats are trapped inside a home described by officials as uninhabitable. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Multi-agency rescue underway for dozens of cats in Redford Township homeAnimal control workers from multiple agencies were only able to capture one cat Monday after spotting roughly 20 others inside. Officials say the rescue will take multiple days.PREVIOUS STORY: Cats trapped inside Redford home; animal control waiting until Monday to enter Cats trapped inside Redford home; animal control waiting until Monday to enterRedford Township Police Chief Jennifer Mansfield says she has been following guidance from the Wayne County Health Department on how to conduct the rescue without endangering officers or anyone else.\"From what I'm hearing from all these people, this is the worst house they've seen probably ever,\" Chief Mansfield said. The effort began after an animal complaint call to the police department last week. When officers arrived, they described the house as deplorable. PREVIOUS STORY: Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township home Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township home\"Urine, feces, garbage. You name it, it's there. The house is by far uninhabitable. We'll be going through different varieties of legal stages in order to get what we need to do to make it safe for everybody,\" Chief Mansfield said. WEB EXTRA: Redford Township police on process to rescue cats from condemned home Redford Township police on process to rescue cats from condemned homeNeighbors recorded firefighters breaking windows and using a fan to air out the home last Thursday. Contractors then placed screens over the windows to keep the cats inside. Rescuers took the weekend to allow the house to air out before returning Monday.One major obstacle to the rescue was that the home's basement was flooded. Redford Township brought in a tanker to remove the standing water.Mansfield also says there are reports of people breaking into the home in an attempt to rescue or feed the cats  and she is urging anyone who may have entered to seek medical attention.\"We have heard rumors, though I hope that none of them are true, that people have entered that home without the proper equipment, and if that is the case, it is the suggestion of the health department that they go see a doctor,\" Chief Mansfield said.Redford Township Supervisor Pat McCrae addressed concerns from people on social media questioning why rescuers did not immediately enter the home to retrieve the cats.\"I feel bad for a lot of people on social media that say, 'Why didn't you just go in there and get the cats?' My concern is if somebody goes in there and they don't come out,\" McCrae said. McCrae said the fumes from animal waste inside the home do not pose a threat to the surrounding neighborhood. He said the cleanup will take time, but the township is committing resources from several departments.\"Cause we want to get them out as soon as possible so we can move to the next stage of taking care of the house so the neighbors don't have to put up with the smell and everything else that goes along with it,\" McCrae said.Officers ended their effort Monday by placing live traps inside the home and plan to return Tuesday to rescue as many cats as possible.\"We've got live traps. We will be back. This is an ongoing effort. You are going to see us lock down this house completely because I need to make sure that I don't have other people who may think they're doing good come out here and get sick,\" Mansfield said.The man who lived at the home voluntarily went with police last Thursday for a medical evaluation. Neighbors say he had been sleeping in his car for months while the cats were inside the house.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/dozens-of-cats-trapped-in-uninhabitable-redford-township-home-as-multi-agency-rescue-effort-begins","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:57:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ff2%2Fe7%2F1395bdb04fdb8cf24bfaa778230e%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-5-46-16-pm.jpg","slug":"dozens-of-cats-trapped-in-uninhabitable-redford-township-home-as-multi-agency-rescue-effort-begins"},{"id":"u04ahb","title":"Warren police urge residents to take safety precautions with fireworks amid extreme heat","excerpt":"Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and fireworks can be a dangerous combination, and Warren police are asking residents to celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police urge residents to take precautions with fireworks amid extreme heatWarren Police Lt. John Gaje...","content":"Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and fireworks can be a dangerous combination, and Warren police are asking residents to celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police urge residents to take precautions with fireworks amid extreme heatWarren Police Lt. John Gajewski said the department's priority is keeping people safe, not issuing citations.\"Our goal is safety, not citations,\" Gajewski said. Gajewski said residents should take extra precautions when storing and using fireworks during the extreme heat.\"You want to keep the items away from a spark, a flame, or smoking a BBQ. You want to keep them out of an attic where the temperatures get really high, and certainly after discharge, once they're done, soak them with a garden hose or a bucket of water to make sure they're out,\" Gajewski said.When it comes to purchasing fireworks, Gajewski said it is important to store them in a cool, dry location  not in the trunk or back seat of a vehicle.\"You want to make sure that they're safe and nobody under the age or unattended gets to them,\" Gajewski said.Gajewski also addressed fireworks-related calls to 911, saying noise complaints should be directed to the non-emergency line instead.\"Anything involving injuries or fire, that's a call for 911; general noise complaints or party complaints, please use the non-emergency line,\" Gajewski said.Residents stocking up at Pro Fireworks in Warren said they are already taking the heat into account. John Scott said he plans to keep a water hose ready while lighting fireworks.\"You don't want to hurt anyone in your family or your neighbors,\" Scott said. \"We also have our water hose turned on just in case we see a fire or anything, we can quickly put out the fire.\" Mark Reed said safety is his top priority this Fourth of July.\"Safety is the most important thing,\" Reed said. \"We have a fire extinguisher. We keep bottles of water around whenever we are lighting them.\" Sherry Daudlin said her family is also taking precautions.\"We have a bucket of water just in case, and make sure the kids stay away from the fire,\" Daudlin said. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/warren-police-urge-residents-to-take-safety-precautions-with-fireworks-amid-extreme-heat","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Peter Maxwell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:57:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F80%2Fce%2F85f49c964fa2b83862cfc000418c%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-5-27-00-pm.jpg","slug":"warren-police-urge-residents-to-take-safety-precautions-with-fireworks-amid-extreme-heat"},{"id":"ogu3w1","title":"Livonia man shot and killed by police after explosion, fire at home on St. Francis","excerpt":"A Livonia man is dead after police shot him following an explosion and fire at his home, and neighbors say they believe a mental health crisis may have contributed to what unfolded. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Livonia man shot and killed by police after explosion, fire at home on St. Fra...","content":"A Livonia man is dead after police shot him following an explosion and fire at his home, and neighbors say they believe a mental health crisis may have contributed to what unfolded. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Livonia man shot and killed by police after explosion, fire at home on St. FrancisLivonia Police say officers and firefighters responded Sunday at about 7 p.m. to a home on St. Francis after an explosion and fire. Neighbors and sources identify the man as Roger Zebrowski. Those sources add that he may have cut several gas lines in his home before setting it on fire.After arriving on scene, police say they found Zebrowski in a neighbor's backyard armed with a gun. Despite attempts to negotiate, police say he refused, raised his gun toward officers, and was shot once. He was pronounced dead on scene.Michigan State Police are now investigating the officer-involved shooting. Livonia Police are also confirming a separate arson investigation.Neighbor Christopher Rogers recalled Zebrowski as a kindhearted friend who regularly checked up on others and said Zebrowski had recently shared that he had been depressed.\"I was in bed because I work midnights at a warehouse, and I heard an explosion,\" Rogers said. \"He was going through a mental state because his mom passed away a few years back.\" Another neighbor described Zebrowski as someone who looked out for those around him.\"Roger was an excellent neighbor. He would check on us when he knew things were going on with us. He would send pictures of the moon when it looked particularly pretty,\" Stephanie Day said. \"What's going through your mind? Mostly sadness. He was a really great neighbor and really great person,\" she said.Neighbors say they are devastated over everything that unfolded.Livonia Police are not releasing any additional information at this time.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/livonia-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-after-explosion-fire-at-home-on-st-francis","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:56:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F64%2F5a%2F08c5ab944e70a68f92c1da12ca06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-5-09-57-pm.jpg","slug":"livonia-man-shot-and-killed-by-police-after-explosion-fire-at-home-on-st-francis"},{"id":"neb0kw","title":"Drive-by shooting leaves man wounded outside gas station on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"A drive-by shooting has left a man wounded outside a gas station on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Monday (June 29) in the 18100 block of West 7 Mile Road when police said a car pulled up and started shooting around 4:30 p.m., hitting a man in his 20s.Police said the man was shot in...","content":"A drive-by shooting has left a man wounded outside a gas station on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Monday (June 29) in the 18100 block of West 7 Mile Road when police said a car pulled up and started shooting around 4:30 p.m., hitting a man in his 20s.Police said the man was shot in the legs and was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.The incident remains under investigation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/drive-by-shooting-leaves-man-wounded-outside-gas-station-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:55:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FFZL4TQQAKRCGHPUBTW7MS5XEPY.jpg","slug":"drive-by-shooting-leaves-man-wounded-outside-gas-station-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"xhudfo","title":"Livonia house explosion, suspected arson, ends with police shooting, killing homeowner","excerpt":"Neighbors on St. Francis Street described a chaotic Sunday evening after reports of a residential explosion, a fire and an officer-involved shooting left their block swarming with emergency crews and police.Livonia police and the Livonia Fire Department responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis...","content":"Neighbors on St. Francis Street described a chaotic Sunday evening after reports of a residential explosion, a fire and an officer-involved shooting left their block swarming with emergency crews and police.Livonia police and the Livonia Fire Department responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis Street at approximately 7 p.m. Sunday (June 28) following reports of a residential explosion and fire.“It was really crazy yesterday,” said Valerie Newland, who lives on St. Francis Street.Stephanie Day lives next door to where the incident began.“We went to the fireworks; when we got back, the whole street was filled with police officers,” Day said.A 911 caller also reported significant damage to the home.“We have one neighbor that says two holes just blew through the roof,” the caller said.What investigators foundAfter the fire was extinguished, officers searched the residence and confirmed no one was inside. Upon further investigation, police say it appeared gas lines to the home had been cut, a detail that prompted an arson investigation.While checking the surrounding area, officers located the homeowner, a 61-year-old Livonia man who lived alone, armed with a handgun in a neighboring backyard.Officers attempted to negotiate with the man. When he raised his handgun toward officers, one officer fired, striking him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No Livonia Police officers were injured.Neighbors remember the manDay said the news of what happened was difficult to process.“He was a great neighbor,” she said. “He was always looking out for us. Never would’ve expected anything like this to happen.”Two investigations underwayAs of Sunday night, two separate investigations were underway. Livonia Police are investigating the suspected arson at the home.Per protocol, Michigan State Police were called in to conduct the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, which remains ongoing.Neighbors also said the man had recently been hospitalized and may have been dealing with an illness, something investigators say is part of the ongoing inquiry into what led to the series of events.Previous report","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/livonia-house-explosion-suspected-arson-ends-with-police-shooting-killing-homeowner/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Pamela Osborne, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:43:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F52564373-415a-478d-a47a-81421ca1fd12%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"livonia-house-explosion-suspected-arson-ends-with-police-shooting-killing-homeowner"},{"id":"x5qh0f","title":"More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing","excerpt":"More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's eart...","content":"More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's earthquakes. On board were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights.Lisbeth Portillo, 58, said she escaped the rubble from the hotel with about 20 other deportees who walked the streets looking for help. They saw people running, some naked and others barefoot as they emerged from the rubble of the building in La Guaira, one of the areas that was hardest hit in Wednesdays 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes.We walked about five kilometers, and I cried and cried  there was no communication, Portillo said in a phone interview from her home in Maracaibo, Venezuela.They reached a National Guard building, where they had a chance to call relatives.I was born again; God gave me a second chance, said Portillo. I am traumatized, she said after a pause, weeping.The Venezuelan government says more than 1,700 people were killed.RELATED NEWS | Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakesThey survived the earthquake the same day that were deported from the U.S.Portillo was caught up in the Trump administration's drive for mass deportations. In May, ICE Flight Monitor tracked 288 deportation flights to 38 countries, including Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile and the Ivory Coast.The U.S. ran 12 deportation flights to Venezuela in May, operating three days a week, according to ICE Flight Monitor. Deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.Portillo said the government took them to the Hotel Santuario La Llanada, where they underwent medical exams and got identification documents. They were told they would go home the next day.Portillo was staying in a second floor room with 16 other women. She stepped onto a balcony to look at the sea and saw that the sky was black; it was very hot. She returned to the room, laid on a bed, and began to feel herself being shaken.I started hearing papa, papa papapa,, and I saw the women next to me start to fall, she said, describing the sounds from the earthquake. They were all screaming for help.And almost immediately, the second earthquake.\"I fall and end up buried and covered by a beam, but the shaking shifted everything where I was buried and I was able to get out, said Portillo, who has bruises all over her body.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not immediately respond to a request for information from the AP.A video from the Venezuelan government posted on social media showed images of the deportees being received by Venezuelan authorities upon their arrival at the Caracas airport on Wednesday.Jenny Rodriguez, 24, told the Telemundo network that she was on the flight and taken to the hotel.I was trapped under the rubble. A colleague who had been on the same flight came by; I managed to free my hand from the debris, grabbed him by the trousers, and begged for help, she said. Thanks to God  and to him  I was able to get out of there.Liliana Rojas told Telemundo that she has been trying to locate her 33-year-old partner. The detention center where he was held in El Paso, Texas, says only told that he was deported.No one is giving an answer about anything, Rojas said.RELATED STORY | US leads Venezuela earthquake response with $300 million in humanitarian aidWoman says she feels born again after survivingPortillo, who crossed the U.S. border with Mexico in November 2021 and said had an pending asylum claim, couldn't remember her children's phone number. She called her husband in the United States.I said to him, Cesar, Im alive. Help me. And my husband kept saying, It cant be, she said. Im alive, I made it out of the rubble, Im alive, I told him.Her husband called their children, who picked her up and were able to reunite with their mother the following night.I was born that day; on the 24th, I was born again, said Portillo, who lived in South Florida for more than four years.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/natural-disasters/more-than-100-venezuelans-who-were-deported-from-the-us-hours-before-the-earthquakes-are-missing","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:42:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F16b81dc%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F8640x4536%2B0%2B612%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F8d%252F77%252Fa846a7864b03a759c3088687ab38%252Fap26178857025042.jpg","slug":"more-than-100-venezuelans-who-were-deported-from-the-us-hours-before-the-earthquakes-are-missing"},{"id":"iz19be","title":"As heatwave nears, Detroit winter mitten nonprofit suffers setback","excerpt":"As southeast Michigan prepares for a week where a heatwave is expected to come, one Detroit nonprofit that focuses on keeping people warm in the winter is dealing with an unexpected setback.“The gloves are so soaking wet they’re irredeemable,” said Wendy Shepherd, executive director of Mittens fo...","content":"As southeast Michigan prepares for a week where a heatwave is expected to come, one Detroit nonprofit that focuses on keeping people warm in the winter is dealing with an unexpected setback.“The gloves are so soaking wet they’re irredeemable,” said Wendy Shepherd, executive director of Mittens for Detroit. “They’re gone.”A burst pipe in the basement of Mittens for Detroit destroyed thousands of pairs of gloves and mittens intended for children and adults in need.The damage happened Friday, according to Shepherd. She said she received a call from the property managers letting her know what happened.Volunteers have spent days sorting through waterlogged boxes, salvaging what they can and throwing out what they can’t save.From floor to ceiling, the basement had been stacked with boxes of the cold-weather gear.The nonprofit collects and distributes new mittens and gloves through partner organizations, which then get them to people who need them most in the winter months. Shepherd said some of the organizations or entities they work with include Hamtramck and Pontiac Schools, senior centers and veteran foundations.Shepherd said seeing the destruction in person was overwhelming.“It was like a gut punch because hearing about it and seeing photographs is one thing,” she said. “But walking in and seeing the whole basement here filled with boxes of wet gloves and boxes sagging over because they’re so soaked at the bottom. I’ve spent a lot of time crying.”Shepherd estimates that more than 12,000 pairs of mittens and gloves were stored in the basement before the water damage. Only a fraction of them were salvageable.Property managers responded quickly, she said, helping to stop the leak and prevent even more damage.Still, the timing could hardly be worse for the organization. Mittens for Detroit typically uses the summer months to take inventory and prepare for fall and winter distribution.“This is so sad,” Shepherd said. “I hope we can recover from this.”Mittens for Detroit is asking for help from the community as it works to rebuild its inventory ahead of the cold-weather season.Information on how to donate money can be found here. Shepherd mentioned she will be talking with her insurance company about what happened soon.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/as-heatwave-nears-detroit-winter-mitten-nonprofit-suffers-setback/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock, Joel Deaner","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:26:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fd09790ba-260c-407d-8d31-255955823e31%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"as-heatwave-nears-detroit-winter-mitten-nonprofit-suffers-setback"},{"id":"4xla84","title":"Police search for missing nonverbal 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, nephew of Hamtramck mayor","excerpt":"Authorities in upstate New York are searching for Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism, who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and police say he may need medical attention.Nagi was reported missing on June 28 in the village of Menands, near Albany.Police said the child is nonverba...","content":"Authorities in upstate New York are searching for Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism, who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and police say he may need medical attention.Nagi was reported missing on June 28 in the village of Menands, near Albany.Police said the child is nonverbal and is believed to be barefoot.Authorities described Harbe as approximately 3’7” tall.His clothing description was not immediately available.Alharbi has asked the public to keep the family in their thoughts as the search continues.Police and emergency crews are using multiple search tactics to locate the boy, including deploying an ice cream truck in the hope that its familiar music will draw him out if he is hiding nearby.Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.Anyone with information about Harbe’s whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/police-search-for-missing-nonverbal-7-year-old-harbe-nagi-nephew-of-hamtramck-mayor/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:20:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F428291a7-9a08-4fc5-adc8-b1983e02aaaf%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"police-search-for-missing-nonverbal-7-year-old-harbe-nagi-nephew-of-hamtramck-mayor"},{"id":"61myok","title":"Trump calls bipartisan housing bill a 'yawn' as it awaits his signature","excerpt":"President Donald Trump downplayed the importance of a newly passed bipartisan housing bill aimed at making homeownership more affordable.Speaking with reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump called the bill unimportant and a yawn.I think its so unimportant compared to the SAVE America Act, ...","content":"President Donald Trump downplayed the importance of a newly passed bipartisan housing bill aimed at making homeownership more affordable.Speaking with reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump called the bill unimportant and a yawn.I think its so unimportant compared to the SAVE America Act, Trump said. The president threatened not to sign the bill unless lawmakers also pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and place new restrictions on mail-in voting.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing, urges Congress to pass election measureThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes dozens of provisions aimed at expanding housing access and reducing barriers to homeownership. Among them are a pilot program for small-dollar mortgages under $100,000, changes to environmental review requirements for new construction and grants to help communities speed up housing development through preapproved building plans.The bill also would restrict large institutional investors that own more than 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional properties, while still allowing them to build homes intended for rental use.The bills passage was a rare show of bipartisanship, especially during an election year when affordability is considered a top issue for voters.Scripps News has confirmed the bill has been transmitted to the White House, giving Trump 10 days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto it. If he takes no action while Congress remains in session, the bill will become law without his signature.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/the-president/trump-calls-bipartisan-housing-bill-a-yawn-as-it-awaits-his-signature","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:09:40.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Ffe8e94f%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B72%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F7d%252Fe0%252Fc4c1d5aa4fd2bee1348f0102caf6%252Fap26180702648199.jpg","slug":"trump-calls-bipartisan-housing-bill-a-yawn-as-it-awaits-his-signature"},{"id":"fggjur","title":"Southeastern Michigan communities announce cooling centers for extreme heat","excerpt":"With temperatures reaching deep into the 90s and the heat index expected to top 100, several southeastern Michigan communities have announced they will open cooling centers for those who need help beating the heat.Below is the list by community:DETROIT:All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain o...","content":"With temperatures reaching deep into the 90s and the heat index expected to top 100, several southeastern Michigan communities have announced they will open cooling centers for those who need help beating the heat.Below is the list by community:DETROIT:All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during normal operating hours: Adams Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m.  to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Butzel Family Center (7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m.  to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Clemente (2631 Bagley, Detroit MI 48216)Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Coleman A. Young (2751 Robert Bradby, Detroit, MI 48207)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.   Community Center at A.B Ford (100 Lenox St., Detroit MI 48215)Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Crowell (16630 Lahser, Detroit, MI 48219)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Farwell (2781 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave., Detroit, MI 48206)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Heilmann (19601 Crusade, Detroit, MI 48205)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Kemeny (2260 Fort St., Detroit, MI 48217)Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Lasky (13200 Fenelon, Detroit, MI 48212)Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Northwest Activities Center (18100 Meyers Road, Detroit, MI 48235)Monday, Tuesday, Friday  8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.   Williams (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI 48206)Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit Public Library locations will also serve as respite centers during their normal operating hours for residents seeking relief.Detailsabout hours of operation at individual library branches can be found at www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations.WESTLAND:Due to the Independence Day holiday, city offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. This includes City Hall, the Friendship Senior Center, and the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center. The William P. Faust Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. William P. Faust Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Westland Friendship Senior Center, 1119 Newburgh Road, Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Westland Fire Department: Fire Station #1, 35701 Central City Parkway, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Westland Police Department Lobby, 36701 Ford Rd, 24 hours, 7 days a week.GARDEN CITY: Garden City Police Department Address: 6000 Middbelet St. Garden City, MI Phone Number: 734-793-1700 Hours: Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week Garden City Public Library Address: 31725 Maplewood St. Garden City, MI Phone: 734-793-1830 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm & Friday-Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm Radcliff Community Center Address: 1751 Radcliff St. Garden City, MI Phone: 734-793-1850 Option 2 Hours: Monday-Thursday 2pm-8pmFor more information, and other nearby centers, please visit www.GardenCityMI.org/CoolingCenters.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/southeastern-michigan-communities-announce-cooling-centers-for-extreme-heat","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:05:46.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fab1bf89%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F640x336%2B0%2B46%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmediaassets.wxyz.com%252Fphoto%252F2016%252F07%252F07%252Fsun_1467900913616_41908960_ver1.0_640_480.jpg","slug":"southeastern-michigan-communities-announce-cooling-centers-for-extreme-heat"},{"id":"1afa22","title":"US leads Venezuela earthquake response with $300 million in humanitarian aid","excerpt":"Aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela three days after two massive earthquakes struck the state of La Guaira, with more than 1,700 people confirmed dead as of Monday afternoon and more than 50,000 still missing.Rescue teams are still pulling people from the rubble as the United States drives t...","content":"Aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela three days after two massive earthquakes struck the state of La Guaira, with more than 1,700 people confirmed dead as of Monday afternoon and more than 50,000 still missing.Rescue teams are still pulling people from the rubble as the United States drives the disaster response effort.The Trump administration announced Monday it was boosting its humanitarian aid funding to more than $300 million. The US had already pledged $150 million to faith-based aid groups within the first 24 hours of the disaster.\"This response has been historic from the outset. The U.S. has provided a substantial amount of money, $150 million within the first 24 hours. They've deployed four search and rescue teams and have a very heavy Department of Defense presence on the ground,\" Sam Vigersky, an international affairs fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a leading expert on US disaster assistance response, told Scripps News.RELATED STORY | Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakesMore than 300 US personnel are currently on the ground, including search and rescue teams from Los Angeles and Fairfax, along with military personnel and FEMA.Vigersky said the stakes are high given the Trump administration's ousting Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro in January and dismantling of USAID, which oversaw much of US foreign aid.\"They feel enormous pressure inside the State Department to show up for the Venezuelan people and the government. And we've seen that just in terms of how large their footprint is immediately following this double earthquake setting.\"\"It's not to say the U.S. wouldn't respond in other earthquakes, but this is really of a scale and speed that shows they want to be reactive and they want to deliver life-saving aid to the people who need it desperately right now,\" Vigersky said.A Trump administration official told reporters on a press call Monday that at least three American citizens have died and 12 are missing.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/us-leads-venezuela-earthquake-response-with-300-million-in-humanitarian-aid","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kadia Tubman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:00:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fd53dad6%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F8453x4438%2B0%2B599%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F15%252Fa6%252F747778174a279b2b043fa174e28d%252Fap26180699066854.jpg","slug":"us-leads-venezuela-earthquake-response-with-300-million-in-humanitarian-aid"},{"id":"ttmdxk","title":"Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schools","excerpt":"Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate would require Childrens Protective Services to prioritize abuse and neglect complaints filed by school officials. Watch Ross Jones' video report: Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schoolsSenate Bill 1059, introduced by S...","content":"Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate would require Childrens Protective Services to prioritize abuse and neglect complaints filed by school officials. Watch Ross Jones' video report: Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schoolsSenate Bill 1059, introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), was prompted after reports by 7 News Detroit revealed how 8 complaints to CPS werent enough to protect two Pontiac boys alleged to have been starved and beaten by their parents.Nearly all of the complaints were filed by the boys school.Eight reports that got more and more and more severe, Moss said. Why wasnt this report treated seriously? RELATED: 8 CPS complaints couldnt protect 'starved' Pontiac boys: 'Did you really listen? Eight CPS complaints couldnt help 'starved' Pontiac boysOver three years, a Pontiac teacher and principal would file the complaints with CPS. The warnings alleged that 9-year-old Jonathan and 11-year-old Ethan appeared malnourished and obsessed over food\" and that school officials observed unexplained bruises, black eyes and swollen faces.CPS closed each of the complaints. Related coverage from WXYZ  Unprotected: Investigating Michigan's child welfare systemLess than a year after the final complaint, 9-year-old Jonathan would be brought to a Pontiac hospital weighing just 33 lbs. and clinging to life.A doctor would testify that Jonathans emaciation was the worst she had seen in her 20-year-career.For a situation as egregious as this, we have to do better. This is inexcusable, Moss said. We should be escalating complaints that come out of school. Under Mosss Senate bill, introduced last week, complaints filed by school employees would be treated with higher priority inside CPS.Whereas a parent might file a complaint against another parent if theres a divorce situation, Moss said, a school administrator, a teacher isnumber onea mandatory reporter andnumber twoan unbiased source. They care about the welfare of the kid.Do you have information for our investigation? Email us: tips@wxyz.comIn November, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald charged Arturo Bazan, his wife Dulce Bazan and son Carlos Bazan-Hernandez with 2 counts of first-degree child abuse and 2 counts of torture. All three have denied the charges.Jonathan's parents told CPS that their son suffered from a hormone issue that could cause him to eat more than he should, and that limiting his food was for his own good. I applaud the school system for making sure that they did everything they could within their purview to help these two young boys, said State Rep. Brenda Carter, who lives not far from where the boys went to school.But if the system itself is broken, then we have to address the system.The bill, introduced last week in the Senate, was referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services, where it awaits a hearing.Carter said she supports the intent of Mosss bill and will follow its progress.As a former school board president, I know firsthand how important it is when school employees raise concerns about a childs safety and when those concerns are taken seriously, Carter said in a statement.At the same time, legislation like this should move through the full committee process, with input from educators, child welfare professionals, law enforcement, parents, advocates and legislators representing the affected communities. The details matter, including timelines, accountability, follow-up and whether the system has the resources to respond effectively.Arturo and Dulce Bazan, along with their oldest son Carlos, are set to go to trial in January.Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at ross.jones@wxyz.com or at (248) 827-9466.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/senate-bill-would-prioritize-cps-complaints-coming-from-michigan-schools","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ross Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:53:50.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Faf%2Fa7%2Fef86cd4d498b979c7d923bb2a513%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-5-37-18-pm.png","slug":"senate-bill-would-prioritize-cps-complaints-coming-from-michigan-schools"},{"id":"1mjxvj","title":"Metro Detroit, DTE prepare for days of extreme heat","excerpt":"A days-long stretch of extreme heat is expected to hit southeast Michigan, and businesses and neighbors in Berkley are working overtime to keep cool as temperatures near triple digits. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Metro Detroit, DTE prepare for days of extreme heatAt Clark's Ice Cream in ...","content":"A days-long stretch of extreme heat is expected to hit southeast Michigan, and businesses and neighbors in Berkley are working overtime to keep cool as temperatures near triple digits. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Metro Detroit, DTE prepare for days of extreme heatAt Clark's Ice Cream in Berkley, staff are prepping to serve scoop after scoop during the heat wave.\"I would say most days we're getting a line at least to the dumpster around the building,\" Maria Fiorini said. \"I wonder if the heat is maybe going to push people away, keep people inside. I always expect people to be coming. I think itll be busy.\" A few blocks away, athletes on the tennis court are putting mind over matter to battle the heat.\"I got my one and a half gallon jug, but I just try not to think about it. Take it one hour at a time,\" said Berkley boys head coach Sam Subia as he taught a tennis lesson Monday. \"This is my only lesson for the week, so Im happy about that,\" said Ari Schindler before going back to the tennis court to continue practice. For Berkley neighbor Bill Placeway, the heat brings concerns beyond just staying cool. He's getting yard work done early and hoping to keep his home comfortable over the next few days.\"The cool spot in my house is the basement and thats probably where Ill spend it because you can run up a bill with the AC and I dont have central air. I go with the units in the wall and window,\" said Placeway. \"When it's stifling out here like it is, the window with a fan in it just doesn't cut it anymore.\" Placeway said a recent storm already knocked out power in his area, and he worries extreme heat could do the same.\"Well, the heavy storm we had a couple weeks back, we lost power. And it's usually the same area,\" Placeway said. Related Video: Extreme heat warning in effect Tuesday through Thursday Extreme Heat Warning in effect Tuesday-ThursdayWhen we asked Placeway whether power loss is a concern heading into the heat, he said it absolutely is.\"It's a tax on the grid,\" Placeway said.DTE says it has been monitoring the incoming system and is all hands on deck to prevent brownouts or power loss. \"We've been watching this system come toward us over the last week or so, and in that time we've made multiple plans,\" Jerry Tullio of DTE said.Tullio said the utility is prepared for the surge in air conditioning use across its service territory.\"Lots of people are going to have that AC on full blast. Is there ever a concern about that overwhelming the grid and if so what are you guys doing on the backend,\" 7 News Detroit Anchor Whitney Burney asked.\"We're not anticipating any problems, however, as I said, we have people staged across the territory and ready to respond to any issues that might arise,\" Tullio said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/metro-detroit-dte-prepare-for-days-of-extreme-heat","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Whitney Burney","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:40:23.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe2%2Fca%2F324830574d70a812b9031aba0a47%2Fmaria-fiorini-clarks-ice-cream.png","slug":"metro-detroit-dte-prepare-for-days-of-extreme-heat"},{"id":"x5ds9j","title":"JetBlue pilot reports colliding with drone over New York","excerpt":"A JetBlue flight landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday after the crew reported a possible drone encounter during final approach.JetBlue said Flight 948 was traveling from Las Vegas to New York when the crew reported the possible encounter.In audio with air t...","content":"A JetBlue flight landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday after the crew reported a possible drone encounter during final approach.JetBlue said Flight 948 was traveling from Las Vegas to New York when the crew reported the possible encounter.In audio with air traffic control, the pilot is heard saying, We are clear to land ... just quickly, I couldn't talk to approach, but we collided with a drone back there.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | FAA investigating close call between flight school plane, JetBlue passenger jetIt hit us right above the cockpit, he added.In a statement to Scripps News, the airline said the plane landed without incident and that customers deplaned normally.JetBlue said the aircraft was removed from service for a post-flight inspection. The inspection found no damage, JetBlue said.It remains unclear who the drone belonged to. However, the Federal Aviation Administration says drone operators must receive airspace authorization before flying near airports in controlled airspace.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/jetblue-pilot-reports-colliding-with-drone-over-new-york","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:36:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F786dee7%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B72%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Ff4%252Fd9%252F2148b64f4a83aa5e4ee484af23bb%252Fap22188750437551.jpg","slug":"jetblue-pilot-reports-colliding-with-drone-over-new-york"},{"id":"6sy98a","title":"Ask Dr. Nandi: What to watch out for in extreme heat","excerpt":"In todays Health Alert, dangerously high heat and humidity are predicted across Michigan this week, with conditions expected to continue through the holiday weekend. Extreme heat can become dangerous, and its important to be aware of how it can affect your health.Extreme heat isnt just uncomforta...","content":"In todays Health Alert, dangerously high heat and humidity are predicted across Michigan this week, with conditions expected to continue through the holiday weekend. Extreme heat can become dangerous, and its important to be aware of how it can affect your health.Extreme heat isnt just uncomfortable; it can become a serious medical emergency. There are three main heat illnesses people should know about. First, there are heat cramps. These are muscle pains or spasms that happen in the legs, arms, or stomach. They can occur after sweating heavily, and theyre often your bodys way of saying its time to cool down and hydrate.Next is heat exhaustion. Symptoms can include heavy sweating, feeling weak or dizzy, headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, pale skin, and even fainting. If heat exhaustion happens, move to a cool place right away, loosen clothing, and cool the body with water or wet cloths. Slowly sip fluids if they can be tolerated. But skip caffeinated drinks or alcohol. Plain water or sports drinks are best. If the person doesnt improve, seek medical attention immediately.Now, the biggest concern is heat stroke. This is when your body can no longer control its temperature, and your body temperature rises above 103 degrees. Watch for confusion, hot or dry skin, dizziness, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, or loss of consciousness. Call 911 immediately because heat stroke can damage the brain, and it can also be fatal. Cool the person down until help arrives.So what can people do to stay cool and protect themselves during this stretch of dangerous heat?First, stay hydrated. Drink fluids throughout the day and dont wait until youre thirsty. But if you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, or are on fluid restrictions, check with your doctor about whats right for you.Also, try to stay indoors as much as possible during the hottest part of the day. Keep your home cooler by closing shades or curtains during direct sunlight. If you dont have air conditioning, try spending time in air-conditioned places like a library, shopping center, or community center.Now, if you must be outside, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Limit strenuous outdoor activity, find shade, and take frequent breaks.And one more thing - check in on neighbors, family members, and anyone living alone. Heat illness can develop fast, especially in older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and those without air conditioning.Finally, never leave children or pets in a parked car - not even for a minute.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/health/ask-dr-nandi/ask-dr-nandi-what-to-watch-out-for-in-extreme-heat","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Dr. Partha Nandi","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:34:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F629830d%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1000x525%2B0%2B71%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F9d%252F78%252F1ea2a37f491bbf3e9b370d58bb34%252Fshutterstock-2349894219.jpg","slug":"ask-dr-nandi-what-to-watch-out-for-in-extreme-heat"},{"id":"ctyb9d","title":"Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following arrest in Florida kidnapping, robbery case","excerpt":"The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.The team announced the move on June 29 in a post on X but did not provide further comment.Lions announced today that they have released CB Terrion Arnold....","content":"The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.The team announced the move on June 29 in a post on X but did not provide further comment.Lions announced today that they have released CB Terrion Arnold.&mdash; Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 29, 2026Arnold appeared in a Florida courtroom the same day, where a judge set his bond at $1 million. He was also ordered to surrender his passport, remain under house arrest, except for work, court appearances, and meetings with his attorneys, and avoid contact with the other defendants charged in the case.Prosecutors allege Arnold helped coordinate a plan to lure three men to an apartment, where they were robbed, assaulted and held at gunpoint.According to investigators, Arnold believed the men had stolen more than $200,000 worth of personal property from an Airbnb rental he was using in the Tampa Bay area. Prosecutors, however, said their investigation found no evidence linking the victims to the reported theft.Authorities allege the plot was organized within hours of Arnold reporting the missing property to law enforcement.Charges, co-defendantsArnold faces three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.Court records allege Arnold worked with six co-defendants to lure the victims to an apartment in Largo, Fla., under the false pretenses of meeting two women. Once inside, prosecutors say the victims were confronted by armed suspects, beaten, threatened, and robbed.Investigators allege Arnold directed parts of the operation via FaceTime while traveling to the apartment with co-defendants. Prosecutors say he later arrived at the apartment complex, where the assaults continued before the victims were forced into their vehicle and released.The victims later reported the incident to police. Two co-defendants, Arianna Del Valle and Jasmine Randazzo, have pleaded guilty and allegedly identified Arnold as the orchestrator of the plan. Four other co-defendants remain jailed without bond.Arnold has not publicly commented on the allegations. The charges remain accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.Background: Arnold’s path to DetroitThe Lions traded up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select the former Alabama star with the No. 24 overall pick.General manager Brad Holmes moved from No. 29, acquiring Arnold five picks earlier after trading the team’s third-round pick (No. 73) and the No. 29 selection. Detroit also received a seventh-round pick in the following year’s draft in return.The move drew a massive reaction from a record draft crowd, with hundreds of thousands of fans who waited three hours getting to see their team make its selection early.Arnold was considered by many to be the top cornerback prospect in a loaded draft class. As a junior at Alabama, he recorded five interceptions and defended 12 passes for the Crimson Tide. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Arnold measured at 6 feet tall and approximately 189 pounds. His speed drew some scrutiny, but Detroit’s front office expressed confidence in his overall athleticism. Arnold’s own words: health, trust, entering third seasonJust weeks before his arrest, Arnold spoke publicly about focusing on health and building trust within Detroit’s secondary heading into his third NFL season.Speaking after mandatory minicamp, Arnold said he felt he was playing some of the best football of his career before an injury interrupted his progress last season.“Before I got hurt, I started playing my best ball,” Arnold said. “I started to get comfortable.”The former first-round pick said he was focused on entering training camp healthy and continuing to grow as both a player and a leader.“Just being able to go out there, stay healthy, then be the best teammate I could be,” Arnold said. “Going out there being a leader, making sure I overcommunicate and really just knowing my teammates.”Arnold estimated he was between 75% and 80% healthy at the time but expected to be fully ready by the start of training camp.“Knowing that I am healthy now,” Arnold said. “I’ve had the surgeries, got worked on, and I’m feeling better. I’m ready for that.”‘Competition breeds excellence’A key emphasis for Arnold heading into that offseason was building trust within the Lions’ defense.Arnold said developing chemistry with teammates allows players to perform confidently within the scheme rather than trying to do too much individually.“When you have trust, you have the ability to make plays in the scheme just by having that trust with your teammates,” Arnold said.Competition was a major theme throughout Detroit’s offseason program, with head coach Dan Campbell repeatedly emphasizing that no jobs were guaranteed.Arnold said he welcomed that environment.“I wouldn’t say it’s pressure,” Arnold said. “Competition breeds excellence.”Arnold said NFL teams are supposed to bring in players capable of challenging for roster spots and playing time, adding that those situations often bring out the best in everyone involved.“The environments that they brought the guys in, they thrive in,” Arnold said. “That’s what the NFL is all about.”Arnold reflects on personal growth, family atmosphereArnold also reflected on his personal growth after navigating offseason scrutiny and off-field attention.While declining to discuss specific matters, he said the experience taught him the value of patience and perspective.“Sometimes silence is the best answer to everything,” Arnold said. “That’s a growth as far as being a man and a growth as far as being a player.”The cornerback said he remained confident in himself and his support system but learned that not every situation requires a public response.“Some things are better left addressed. Some things are better left unsaid,” Arnold said.Arnold credited the support he received from coaches, teammates and the organization throughout his time in Detroit.“Having a coach that will go to bat for you, it means everything,” Arnold said.He added that the culture built by Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes reinforced the family atmosphere inside the organization.“A lot of guys preach that,” Arnold said. “But honestly, this place feels like home.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/detroit-lions-release-cornerback-terrion-arnold-following-arrest-in-florida-kidnapping-robbery-case/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:27:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Ffb56a2b8-2a5e-42ea-8684-3e00a167043e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"detroit-lions-release-cornerback-terrion-arnold-following-arrest-in-florida-kidnapping-robbery-case"},{"id":"p9r8l7","title":"Why whale remains have been found in Michigan several times","excerpt":"The remains of whales have been found in Michigan. It’s not a hoax. It’s not a joke. And I’m not talking about the Basilosaurus that lived here 37 million years ago.Much more recently. Not the ancient ancestors of whales, but species that are still around in the oceans today. They just happened t...","content":"The remains of whales have been found in Michigan. It’s not a hoax. It’s not a joke. And I’m not talking about the Basilosaurus that lived here 37 million years ago.Much more recently. Not the ancient ancestors of whales, but species that are still around in the oceans today. They just happened to live here just a few thousand years ago.Whale remains scattered across MichiganThe skeletal remains of a baleen whale were found in Ortonville. Sperm whale remains have turned up in both Lenawee County and Wexford County. A bowhead whale was discovered in 1927 while workers were digging a foundation for a schoolhouse in Oscoda. Finback whale remains have been found in Genesee County.“Many whale bones and teeth continue to turn up in Michigan,” wrote Dr. J. Alan Holman, former professor of geological sciences and zoology and emeritus curator of vertebrate paleontology at Michigan State University. “Sperm whale teeth have been found by people walking Michigan beaches.”OK, so how, whyTo understand how whales ended up in the Great Lakes State, it helps to understand Michigan’s history. It involves a lot of water, full disclosure.Let’s jump in.Michigan spent millions of years either submerged underwater or buried under ice. That’s why the state has no dinosaur fossils, and it’s also why Petoskey stones are found along its shorelines. Marine fossils are so common in Michigan that our state rock is a fossil. We’re the only state whose official state rock is a fossil, by the way.The last glacial period ended roughly 12,000 years ago. As the glaciers began to melt, an unfathomable volume of water moved southward.Just, like, so much waterWith the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Appalachian Mountains to the east, south was basically the only direction the water could go.Just to reiterate what an incomprehensible amount of water this was: Michigan was once buried under a mile of ice.There was so much water that the Mississippi River was five miles wide at some points.This allowed marine animals like whales to travel far inland. Whales are mammals and warm-blooded, so this massive cold freshwater highway to Michigan was viable for them in a way that it wasn’t for sharks.Related: The great white sharks-in-the-Great-Lakes post is wrong. Here’s why it’s not even closeThe precursors to the Great Lakes had abundant marine life that you wouldn’t expect. The remains of a walrus were once found on Mackinac Island.Why we’re no longer underwaterEventually, as the ice retreated far enough north, the water found a new path -- flowing east rather than south. Nearly every Great Lake’s water was redirected in that new direction.This is also why whale remains have been found in the once 6th Great Lake, Lake Champlain.It’s a shame. Whale watching on Lake Michigan or Huron sounds awesome.But what if they were planted?Not everyone has been convinced that the whale bones are genuine and that it’s an elaborate hoax. The idea is that hundreds of years ago, people just took whale bones from coastal areas and just took them to Michigan like a bored teen stealing a traffic cone.Dr. Claude W. Hibbard, a former University of Michigan geology professor and widely renowned paleontologist, had a pretty sharp response to that theory.“If such is the case, the Indians, or the settlers, possessed a good knowledge of the prehistoric Wisconsin lake beaches in which to bury their discarded whale bones.”Sick archeological burn, Hibbie.In other words, the bones were found in exactly the geological layers where you’d expect them to be. They were not randomly buried but were found in places that are consistent with the glacial timeline and geographical history of Michigan.The whales of Michigan were real. Can we uncover the mural now?Timeline of events1,000,000–10,000 years ago: Multiple major glaciations occur; Michigan is completely covered by glacier ice during each of the 4 major advances.1,000,000–250,000 years ago: First three ice sheets extend as far south as the Ohio River; Michigan remains ice-covered.90,000–10,000 years ago: Last major glaciation; again, Michigan fully ice-covered for long periods.10,000 years ago): Southward movement dated to ~10,000 years ago; then ice begins retreating north, enabling reinhabitation of southern Michigan by plants/animals.As ice retreats (post-10,000 years ago): Meltwater ponds south of the ice; these ponded waters become the beginnings of the Great Lakes; later, new north/east outlets open (Niagara route, North Bay route).Post-glacial Michigan (after retreat): Buried stagnant ice blocks melt, creating depressions -- many Michigan lakes form.4,000-7,000 years ago: Retreating ice allows water to flow east, rather than south, drying out significant parts of the Midwest and forming the Great Lakes as we know them.Related: One of the world’s deadliest animals once swam freely in the Detroit River. A dog stopped him","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/features/2026/06/29/why-whale-remains-have-been-found-in-michigan-several-times/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F18e5f3f7-6033-4167-8354-1a4a8f307747%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"why-whale-remains-have-been-found-in-michigan-several-times"},{"id":"m13kwm","title":"2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition","excerpt":"The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.","content":"The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/patriot-games-dates-applications-scholarships-details-how-to-apply","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Joe.Calabrese@fox.com (Joe Calabrese)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:44:17.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fgettyimages-2217838849.jpg","slug":"2026-patriot-games-dates-revealed-applications-opened-for-national-high-school-competition"},{"id":"1w837x","title":"New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate","excerpt":"Democrats face an uphill battle if they want to flip the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections.Republicans currently hold a 53-47 edge, meaning Democrats would need to pick up four seats now held by the GOP.New polls released this week show several Republican-held seats could be competitive, thoug...","content":"Democrats face an uphill battle if they want to flip the U.S. Senate in the midterm elections.Republicans currently hold a 53-47 edge, meaning Democrats would need to pick up four seats now held by the GOP.New polls released this week show several Republican-held seats could be competitive, though Democrats would need nearly everything to break their way.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Political headwinds mount for Republicans as midterms approach amid Iran war and economic anxietyIn Maine, Democrat Graham Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins 49% to 47%, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. In Texas, Republican Ken Paxton leads Democrat James Talarico by 1 percentage point, 43% to 42%, according to a University of Texas poll.Another close race is shaping up in North Carolina, where Democrat Roy Cooper holds a slight edge over Republican Michael Whatley, according to a Carolina Journal/Harper Polling survey conducted in May. The winner will fill the seat held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who is not seeking reelection.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Rapid redistricting reshapes US political map ahead of 2026 midtermsOpen seats are also drawing attention in Iowa, where Democrat Josh Turek trails Republican Ashley Hinson by 2 points, 46% to 44%, according to a Cygnal poll. The winner will claim the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who is not seeking reelection.Democrats are also defending vulnerable territory. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, considered one of the most vulnerable Senate incumbents, is being challenged by Republican Rep. Mike Collins. An April poll showed Ossoff leading Collins by 7 points, 51% to 44%.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/new-polls-show-narrow-path-for-democrats-to-flip-senate","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Nathaniel Reed","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:43:40.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F66c6a6b%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1920x1008%2B0%2B36%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F6f%252Fee%252F1af504ed47c9967e8461ac417e8e%252Fsingle-11.png","slug":"new-polls-show-narrow-path-for-democrats-to-flip-senate"},{"id":"xgya5x","title":"Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January","excerpt":"Luigi Mangiones federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangiones lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, wh...","content":"Luigi Mangiones federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangiones lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.Jury selection in the federal case will begin on Jan. 5, instead of Oct. 13, followed by opening statements and testimony on Jan. 25, instead of Nov. 4, Garnett said at a hearing in Manhattan.Garnett said she will not release the questionnaire that prospective jurors will be required to fill out until after the panel is chosen. Having it circulating online for months before jury selection would only make what promises to be a difficult task more difficult, she said.The hearing started about a half-hour late after Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator. He appeared bemused as a pair of deputy U.S. Marshals belatedly led him into the courtroom. He briefly gazed at the courtroom gallery, where about two dozen of his supporters were sitting.Garnett said she had hoped with undue optimism to hold the federal trial in the fall but that we can no longer wait to see what happens in the state case.In my view its simply impossible to be moving through the jury selection process in this case while the defendant and his counsel are fully occupied by conducting the state trial, Garnett said.Mangiones lawyers declined to comment to reporters afterward.RELATED STORY | Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangiones trial in UnitedHealthcare CEOs killingMangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing. He could spend his life in prison if convicted in either case.Wearing a beige jail suit, the 28-year-old Ivy League graduate appeared energetic and engaged during Monday's short hearing. He watched keenly at times, knitting his fingers and resting his chin upon them.He spoke animatedly with his lawyers, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo, before the proceeding began, gesturing with his hands as he sat between them at the defense table.Mangiones federal charges allege that he traveled across state lines by bus to stalk and kill Thompson and that he used means such as a cellphone, the internet, interstate highways and stayed at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers while planning and carrying out the attack.At a hearing in the state case in February, Mangione spoke out against the prospect of two trials, telling the judge: Its the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition.Mangiones lawyers had argued that back-to-back trials on a compressed timeline would violate his constitutional rights.Thompson, 50, was killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Groups annual investor conference.Surveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say delay, deny and depose were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.Mangione was arrested five days later at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles west of Manhattan.In January, Garnett took the death penalty off the table but ruled that prosecutors could use items collected from Mangiones backpack during his arrest as evidence against him.They included a 3D-printed pistol that investigators said matched the one used to kill Thompson and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to wack an insurance executive.Earlier this month, Mangiones lawyers said they would pursue a psychiatric defense in the state case, but reversed course a day later. The defense, involving claims that he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the killing, isnt allowed in federal court.Mangione has become a cause clbre for people upset with the health insurance industry.An online fundraiser for his legal defense fund has raised more than $1.5 million and his court appearances have attracted a cadre of supporters, some of whom have worn FREE LUIGI T-shirts and green clothing  the color worn by the Mario Bros. video game character Luigi.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:22:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january"},{"id":"5vz36n","title":"Cases of Cyclosporiasis confirmed in Monroe County -- here’s what to know","excerpt":"Health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases among Monroe County residents with illness onsets in the past week.The Monroe County Health Department said on June 29 that it’s working to identify a potential common exposure.Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by an ...","content":"Health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases among Monroe County residents with illness onsets in the past week.The Monroe County Health Department said on June 29 that it’s working to identify a potential common exposure.Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by an infection with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which health officials said is commonly found in developing countries. It can be spread by food or water contaminated with feces. According to the Monroe County Health Department, recent outbreaks in the U.S. were caused by consumption of contaminated fresh produce, especially during the summer months. The illness is not known to be spread from person to person.Symptoms of cyclosporiasis can happen two to 14 days after exposure and may include the following:Frequent watery diarrheaLoss of appetite and weightAbdominal cramps and bloatingNausea (vomiting is less common)Low-grade feverIf the illness is not treated, it can last for a few days to over a month. Symptoms may seem to go away but can return one or more times.Anyone experiencing symptoms of Cyclospora infection is urged to see a healthcare provider for stool testing and treatment.Here are ways to prevent getting cyclosporiasis, according to the Monroe County Health Department:Avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces.Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours). Read more about cyclosporiasis here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/cases-of-cyclosporiasis-confirmed-in-monroe-county-heres-what-to-know/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:21:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FNKZT6ER7GVFNXPDFHOVXZFV26M.jpg","slug":"cases-of-cyclosporiasis-confirmed-in-monroe-county-heres-what-to-know"},{"id":"miq3yt","title":"Baby found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival","excerpt":"A newborn baby was found dead inside a porta-potty Sunday morning in the camping area of the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, according to Michigan State Police.An employee of the restroom vending company found the body of the newborn baby during routine maintenance.Investigators say t...","content":"A newborn baby was found dead inside a porta-potty Sunday morning in the camping area of the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, according to Michigan State Police.An employee of the restroom vending company found the body of the newborn baby during routine maintenance.Investigators say there is no known threat to the public, and the investigation is still ongoing.\"Investigators are asking for the public's assistance. If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward,\" Michigan State Police said in a statement on X.Michigan State Police's most recent update online requests that the public avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected.The four-day EDM festival was held Rothbury, which is about 60 miles northwest of Grand Rapids.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/baby-found-dead-in-portable-restroom-at-electric-forest-music-festival","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:07:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"baby-found-dead-in-portable-restroom-at-electric-forest-music-festival"},{"id":"tg2y2f","title":"Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold given $1 million bond in Florida robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond on charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.Update: Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following arrest in Florida kidnapping, robbery caseAccording to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and d...","content":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond on charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.Update: Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following arrest in Florida kidnapping, robbery caseAccording to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and directed several co-defendants to lure three men to an apartment where they were allegedly robbed, assaulted, and held at gunpoint.Previous coverage --> Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold orchestrated plan in kidnapping, robbery case, Florida police sayInvestigators said Arnold believed the victims were responsible for the theft of more than $200,000 worth of personal property from an Airbnb rental he was using in the Tampa Bay area.Prosecutors said their investigation found no evidence linking the victims to the reported theft.Authorities further allege the robbery and kidnapping plot was organized just hours after Arnold reported the missing items to police.Arnold appeared in court on June 29, where his bond was set at $1 million. He was ordered to surrender his passport.The judge also ordered Arnold that he can’t leave his home except for work, court and meetings with his attorneys, as well as not to have contact with the others charged in the case.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-given-1-million-bond-in-florida-robbery-kidnapping-case/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:19:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FAR4G6IHE4JESHOTYRLZV2DL4FM.png","slug":"detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-given-1-million-bond-in-florida-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"de9fm9","title":"American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds","excerpt":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","content":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-quarter-century-poll","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:06:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famerican-pride-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-in-quarter-century-poll-finds"},{"id":"qami99","title":"Northbound US-23 closed near Ohio border after crash","excerpt":"All northbound lanes of US-23 have been shut down following a traffic crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Ohio border in Monroe County.According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near Consear Road, Exit 3. All lanes will remain closed w...","content":"All northbound lanes of US-23 have been shut down following a traffic crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Ohio border in Monroe County.According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near Consear Road, Exit 3. All lanes will remain closed while the crash is under investigation.Check back for updates as this story develops.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/northbound-us-23-closed-near-ohio-border-after-crash/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:55:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FPJEUU62UM5GGLKVBHNK6PWENNU.jpg","slug":"northbound-us-23-closed-near-ohio-border-after-crash"},{"id":"okcj49","title":"Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued","excerpt":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","content":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:52:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282764490.jpg","slug":"flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-in-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued"},{"id":"tahl2e","title":"Monroe County Health Department investigating cluster of cyclosporiasis cases","excerpt":"The Monroe County Health Department is investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases that have popped up in the past week. Watch Carolyn Clifford's video report: Monroe County Health Department investigating cluster of cyclosporiasis casesAt this point, they are trying to identify a point of co...","content":"The Monroe County Health Department is investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases that have popped up in the past week. Watch Carolyn Clifford's video report: Monroe County Health Department investigating cluster of cyclosporiasis casesAt this point, they are trying to identify a point of common exposure.According to the health department, Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by infection with the parasite Cyclospora cayatenensis, which is commonly found in developing countries and is spread by food or water contaminated with feces. In recent years, outbreaks have occurred in the U.S. as a result of eating contaminated fresh produce, especially during the summer months.Cyclospora infection is not known to spread from person to person. Symptoms occur anywhere from 2 to 12 days after exposure and may include: frequent watery diarrhea loss of appetite and weight abdominal cramps and bloating nausea (vomiting is less common) low-grade fever. If not treated,In order to prevent contracting the condition, you should: Avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating. Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours).You can get more information about the condition on the Centers for Disease Control website.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/monroe-county/monroe-county-health-department-investigating-cluster-of-cyclosporiasis-cases","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:47:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"monroe-county-health-department-investigating-cluster-of-cyclosporiasis-cases"},{"id":"x9yhfy","title":"Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after $1M bond set in Tampa kidnapping, robbery case","excerpt":"The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold after a judge set his bond at $1 million during a pretrial detention hearing in Tampa on Monday. Watch Alex Crescenti's video report: Lions release Terrion Arnold after $1M bond set in kidnapping, robbery caseArnold is facing several charg...","content":"The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold after a judge set his bond at $1 million during a pretrial detention hearing in Tampa on Monday. Watch Alex Crescenti's video report: Lions release Terrion Arnold after $1M bond set in kidnapping, robbery caseArnold is facing several charges: three counts of kidnapping, three counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.The charges stem from what prosecutors describe as a revenge-motivated kidnapping and robbery. Hours after the court appearance, the Lions announced on social media that they had released Arnold.  Lions announced today that they have released CB Terrion Arnold.    Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 29, 2026According to court records, just days before the suspected attack, Arnold reported more than $250,000 in cash, jewelry, luxury bags, and other valuables stolen from an Airbnb he rented in Largo.Investigators say Arnold believed three men were responsible for the theft. But after reviewing the evidence, Tampa Police say detectives determined the men had no involvement.However, prosecutors claim Arnold helped coordinate a plan to lure the three victims to an apartment in Tampa, where armed suspects hiding in a bedroom closet ambushed them. Investigators say the victims were beaten, held at gunpoint, robbed and forced to leave the apartment.WXYZ-TV's sister station, Tampa Bay 28, was in the Hillsborough County courtroom on June 29. The judge said Arnold will surrender his passport and he will be allowed to travel for only work or legal appointments.Last week, the following statements were issued from Arnold's team and the Detroit Lions:Arnold's team:\"Terrion Arnold categorically denies any involvement in the matters underlying the allegations made against him and maintains his innocence. \"There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations. Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences. \"Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.\"The Detroit Lions' statement:We are aware of the legal situation regarding Terrion Arnold. We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/1m-bond-for-detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-in-tampa-kidnapping-robbery-case","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kiley Vaughan","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:38:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"detroit-lions-release-terrion-arnold-after-1m-bond-set-in-tampa-kidnapping-robbery-case"},{"id":"gw3bcr","title":"3 firefighters killed in blazes along Colorado-Utah border identified","excerpt":"The three firefighters killed over the weekend in wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires, federal officials said Monday.The three were killed and two others suffered burns when they were overcome Saturday by flames aft...","content":"The three firefighters killed over the weekend in wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires, federal officials said Monday.The three were killed and two others suffered burns when they were overcome Saturday by flames after deploying emergency shelters to shield themselves from fast-moving fires.Wildfires have erupted over the past week across the West, fueled by months of dry weather and a record lack of snow this past winter in some places. Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.With more than two dozen large fires burning across the U.S., almost 8,000 wildland firefighters and dozens of firefighting helicopters have been deployed. About half of the largest blazes are in Alaska while the rest are mostly in Western states.RELATED STORY | Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuationsSo far this year, wildfires have burned more than 4,600 square miles (11,900 square kilometers)  the most since 2022.The U.S. Forest Service identified the firefighters killed as Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan; Nick Hutcherson, 27 of Glendale, Arizona; and Sydney Watson, 26, of Warrior, Alabama.They were assigned to a Helitack crew that can be dropped into remote areas by helicopters and whose mission is to prevent new fires from growing into out-of-control blazes. But it can be extremely dangerous, often taking place in areas where fires are rapidly expanding. The weekend deaths came almost exactly 13 years after a crew of 19 wildland firefighters were killed when they were trapped in a brush-choked box canyon near Yarnell, Arizona.Like Saturday's victims, the men killed in Arizona in June 2013 were members of a specialized firefighting crew who had tried to deploy emergency shelters meant to shield them from flames and heat.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/natural-disasters/3-firefighters-killed-in-blazes-along-colorado-utah-border-identified","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:27:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"3-firefighters-killed-in-blazes-along-colorado-utah-border-identified"},{"id":"o012q4","title":"Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week","excerpt":"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.Already, parts of t...","content":"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.Already, parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the Southwest were experiencing temperatures around 100 F (38 C) on Sunday, while the weather service warned of severe wildfire conditions developing across much of the West as new fires popped up across the region.On Sunday, well over 130 million Americans across southern and Great Plains states were under moderate to severe heat risk conditions, according to weather service maps, with that area forecast to expand and temperatures to intensify as the week drags on.RELATED STORY | Widespread heat dome, extreme fire threat expected in the U.S. next weekForecasters say several days of high temperatures  some above 100 degrees F  will settle in across the lower Great Lakes, the mid-Atlantic and the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Some record highs could be set in areas from the lower Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic and New England later in the week, said weather service meteorologist Bryan Putnam.A number of big cities could see their highest temperatures of the year so far as they host World Cup matches and celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.Feeling the heat will be the East Coast cities of New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore, and Midwestern and Great Lakes cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Detroit. Southern cities including Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, will also see high temperatures.High heat will last into next weekend across the Great Plains, the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic, the weather service said.Temperatures will reach well into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid to high 30s Celsius), the weather service said. High humidity will lead to heat indexes of 100 to 110 degrees F (40 C to 43 C), and as high as 115 F (46 C).IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths\"That's heat that's impactful to anyone,\" Putnam said. \"It's not just older adults or younger children or people who are spending a ton of time outdoors, maybe straining themselves a little more than normal. This is heat that really could impact everyone, especially with people outdoors going into the holiday weekend.\"The heat index, which factors in humidity and is included on many weather forecasts, provides a sense of how hot it really feels  and what's dangerous for prolonged exposure or strenuous activity.AccuWeather meteorologist Tyler Roys said temperatures will be significantly above normal. For instance, in Washington, highs around July Fourth average around 89 degrees F (32 C), while Indianapolis averages around 85 degrees F (29 C). But this week, both cities will be hotter by 10 or 11 degrees F, Roys said.The high pressure system  an area of dry, sinking air  creating the heat will act like a \"rock\" that will force storms to go around it and limit rainfall across the East, Roys said. That's sometimes called a \"heat dome.\"Nightly lows in the 70s F (21 to 26 C) or even high 80s won't provide much relief, meteorologists said.For those who don't have air conditioning, especially in Eastern Seaboard cities like New York where lows may not dip below 80 F (27 C), it's going be miserable to sleep, Roys said.RELATED STORY | Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in EuropeRoys also said this is a primetime for heat-related illnesses because people's bodies aren't able to recover and cool off.During extreme temperatures, limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and ensure access to air-conditioning and other cooling areas, the weather service said.The weather service said it expected extremely dry and windy conditions that could promote rapid wildfire spread across the Great Basin and the Southwest on Sunday.In hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border, three firefighters working for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and U.S. Forest Service were killed, and two others sustained burn injuries, when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires.Wildfire activity has intensified across the Western U.S. as hot, dry and windy weather fueled flames in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and elsewhere.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/weather/heat-wave-and-high-humidity-will-blast-much-of-the-eastern-us-this-week","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:22:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"heat-wave-and-high-humidity-will-blast-much-of-the-eastern-us-this-week"},{"id":"33zkvs","title":"St. Clair County woman accused of locking foster children in dog cages to serve 6-10 years in prison","excerpt":"A St. Clair County woman accused of brutally abusing her two foster children over a four-year span, including locking them in dog cages, was sentenced on Monday to 6-10 years in prison.Sarah Elise Hager, 39, of Port Huron, was arrested in March and charged with seven felony counts — including chi...","content":"A St. Clair County woman accused of brutally abusing her two foster children over a four-year span, including locking them in dog cages, was sentenced on Monday to 6-10 years in prison.Sarah Elise Hager, 39, of Port Huron, was arrested in March and charged with seven felony counts — including child abuse and torture — for allegedly abusing the children under her care from 2017 to 2021. Hager pleaded guilty on May 18 to two counts of second-degree child abuse, one count of second-degree child abuse in the presence of another child and one count of attempted torture. All other charges were dismissed, according to court records.She was sentenced to serve 6-10 years for the child abuse charges and 42 months to five years for attempted torture, to be served concurrently. She also received a 119-day credit for time served.In an affidavit filed on Feb. 13, 2026, the children — a boy and a girl who have not been identified because they are still minors — said they experienced unspeakable horror while living with Hager in Emmett, Michigan. They told authorities that Hager routinely abused them, including beating them and locking them inside darkened rooms and a dog cage.The boy told authorities that he once wet the bed, and Hager proceeded to beat him and then rubbed his face in the urine-soaked bed. Child Protective Services was alerted of the abuse in 2025, at which point the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office was notified.Hager was taken into custody by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 27, 2026.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/st-clair-county-woman-accused-of-locking-foster-children-in-dog-cages-to-serve-6-10-years-in-prison/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles, Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:19:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FSCJ2A6UWFBDKLCIZV3C7BTEINM.png","slug":"st-clair-county-woman-accused-of-locking-foster-children-in-dog-cages-to-serve-6-10-years-in-prison"},{"id":"mdzgjp","title":"Metro Detroit woman among 3 firefighters killed while battling Colorado wildfire","excerpt":"A Clinton Township woman was among the three firefighters killed while battling wildfires in Colorado.","content":"A Clinton Township woman was among the three firefighters killed while battling wildfires in Colorado.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/metro-detroit-woman-among-3-firefighters-killed-while-battling-colorado-wildfire","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:17:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2283205257.jpg","slug":"metro-detroit-woman-among-3-firefighters-killed-while-battling-colorado-wildfire"},{"id":"igi8a0","title":"Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time","excerpt":"Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for drugs for weight loss under a temporary pilot program that launches July 1.Mary Abrahamson hopes to be one of them.The rural Washington resident was tired of carrying extra weight on her 5-foot-3-inch frame. It made it harder ...","content":"Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for drugs for weight loss under a temporary pilot program that launches July 1.Mary Abrahamson hopes to be one of them.The rural Washington resident was tired of carrying extra weight on her 5-foot-3-inch frame. It made it harder for the 71-year-old to do the things she enjoyed, including walking her dogs and gardening.Unable to afford the weight-loss drugs Wegovy or Zepbound, which were priced at more than $1,000 a month at the time, Abrahamson started using a compounded version of the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide two years ago, which initially cost her $400 a month but has since dropped to $200. Her husband, Jeff, 77, began earlier this year. Both have shed pounds and have more energy  though the monthly tab is a struggle financially.The couple, who live off of Social Security, savings and a small pension, may soon be able to get Zepbound for $50 a month each through the Medicare pilot program. The steep discount would allow them to buy a new riding lawn mower or improve their drinking water system or take a dream vacation to Belize, where Abramhamson has already picked out a resort.RELATED STORY | Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm countWith this weight loss, I feel 10 years younger, said Abrahamson, who no longer struggles with sleep apnea and other ailments since starting the compounded GLP-1. It changed my life for the better. I dont want to give it up.The Abrahamsons are hoping to be among the millions of senior citizens who will become eligible to obtain weight loss drugs through Medicare for the first time in the programs history. It is launching the temporary pilot, called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, on July 1.Medicare is prohibited by law from covering weight-loss drugs, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is allowed to run short-term demonstration projects to test new payment and coverage models. The Bridge effort is part of a deal that the Trump administration announced in November with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce the cost of their blockbuster anti-obesity medications.Doctors and patient advocates have been clamoring for years to expand Medicare coverage to weight-loss drugs, arguing that obesity should be treated like any disease. The cost of buying GLP-1 medications without insurance can still run into hundreds of dollars.Dr. Catherine Varney, obesity medicine director at the University of Virginia, has about 100 Medicare patients who will probably be eligible for Bridge program. None of them can afford to pay for weight-loss medications out of pocket, she said. Several have told her they are relieved that they may finally be able to obtain the drugs at a reasonable price.Most of these patients that I wanted to start on this medication are ticking time bombs, said Varney, who is also a trustee of the Obesity Medicine Association. Theyve got prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, all these cardiac risk factors that are leading to heart attack and stroke.For many enrollees, the pilot program is more than just a chance to get weight-loss drugs at a discount, said Patty Nece, past chair of the Obesity Action Coalition, a patient advocacy group with nearly 100,000 members in the US.A lot of it is about acknowledgement that their disease should be treated like any other disease and essentially have coverage for the medications without outrageous copays, Nece told CNN.RELATED STORY | GLP-1 drugs linked to reduced cancer risk, researchers sayHeres what we know about the Bridge program.Only certain Medicare enrollees are eligible. Not only must they be enrolled in a Part D drug coverage plan, they have to meet specific health criteria when they started taking GLP-1 medications, even if it preceded the launch of the Bridge program.Those with a body mass index, or BMI, of 35 or more qualify. Those with a BMI between 30 and 35 must also have one of the following: uncontrolled high blood pressure, prediabetes, a previous heart attack or stroke, blocked arteries in arms or legs with symptoms, chronic kidney disease at Stage 3a or higher, or diastolic heart failure.Those with a BMI between 27 and 30 must also have either prediabetes, a previous heart attack or stroke, or blocked arteries in arms or legs with symptoms.Enrollees are not eligible if they already receive GLP-1 medications through their Medicare Part D drug plan or have type 2 diabetes, moderate to severe sleep apnea or fatty liver disease (which might make them eligible for coverage through Part D).Those who qualify must ask their doctors to send a prescription to the pharmacy and then complete a prior authorization form.Many Medicare enrollees are uncertain whether they are even eligible for the program. Deb Cooperman, 65, lives in western New Jersey and has been paying $450 a month for Zepbound for just over a year. Shes unsure whether she will meet the BMI qualification; it depends on what height her doctor reports, because she says she has lost an inch since she started going to the practice a decade ago.Saving $400 a month would be meaningful since she and her husband are getting ready to retire from their careers as a creative writing workshop leader and a psychologist, respectively. Setting aside the funds for Zepbound, which has allowed her to shed 30% of her body weight and given her more energy and less pain, is a top priority, even if that means cutting back on other activities she enjoys.Do I want to see a play, or do I want to have this medication that has regulated something that has tortured me since I was a teenager? Cooperman said. I want to take the medication. I can skip the play.Some Medicare enrollees are disappointed that they do not meet the criteria and cant access the reduced price.Diane Lane-Cormier is one of them. When she first heard about the Bridge program, she was very excited.RELATED STORY | Without lifestyle changes, doctor says weight loss from GLP-1 drugs wont lastMaybe I can finally get on something thats affordable and sustainable, Lane-Cormier, 68, told CNN.But that joy was replaced with frustration when she learned she probably wont qualify because she was prescribed Zepbound last year for sleep apnea  even though she didnt fill the prescription because the $300 monthly tab was too much for her.Lane-Cormier, who has lost about 12 pounds over the past two years through diet and exercise, would like to lose up to 30 more pounds, which she said would help her deal with pain, inflammation and other ailments, as well as improve her quality of life.I have to just keep working on trying to lose the weight myself, said the retired nurse who lives in Piedmont, South Carolina.The pilot program covers Wegovy tablets and injections, Zepbound KwikPens and Foundayo tablets. It does not cover single-dose Zepbound vials or pens.Both Novo Nordisk, which makes Wegovy, and Eli Lilly, which makes Zepbound and Foundayo, say they have enough supply to meet the new demand.Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.Seniors should be very motivated to get the near-term immediate weight loss benefit, but without having to sacrifice any long-term outcomes in terms of cardiovascular health, said Jamey Millar, the companys executive vice president for US operations.The medications can be obtained through pharmacies. Eligible enrollees interested in Zepbound and Foundayo can also go to LillyDirect Pharmacy, the drugmakers direct-to-consumer website.For many, this will be the first time obesity treatment has been within reach, Ilya Yuffa, president of Lilly USA and Global Customer Capabilities, said in a statement.Eligible enrollees will pay $50 for a months supply. However, that copayment does not count toward their annual deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.This is a steep discount compared with the drugs cash-pay prices, which run between $149 and $449 per month, depending on the medication and dosage. Still, even $50 a month can be too expensive for some senior citizens living on fixed incomes, said Juliette Cubanski, director of the Program on Medicare Policy at KFF, a health policy research group.Those with limited incomes who qualify for Medicares Extra Help program will still have to pay the $50 charge.And beneficiaries who already receive GLP-1 drugs for diabetes or other approved conditions through their Part D plans are not eligible to participate in the Bridge program.Thats a big unknown. CMS is not revealing either its cost projection or its enrollment estimate.However, a high-ranking CMS official said last week that he expects that the number of Medicare beneficiaries who will participate with be in single-digit millions initially.But well see where it scales over time, Chris Klomp, CMSs Medicare director, who has been nominated for deputy secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, said at an Aspen Institute event.As for the financial impact on Medicare, Klomp said CMS believes that the effort will be cost-neutral over a 24-month period. Adding in a reduction of total cost of care because beneficiaries will be healthier, Klomp said, providing weight loss drugs will be a material cost-saver.Under the Trump administrations agreement, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will sell the drugs to Medicare for $245 for a months supply.Various prior estimates of how many Medicare enrollees might be considered overweight or obese and how much expanding coverage to weight loss drugs would cost dont take into account the Bridge programs eligibility requirements.RELATED STORY | Amazon expands access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs through new programClose to 14 million beneficiaries were diagnosed as being overweight or obese in 2020, according to a KFF analysis.Meanwhile, the Congressional Budget Office previously estimated that 12.5 million enrollees would qualify in 2026 if Medicare were authorized to cover anti-obesity medications. But it expected that only 300,000 would actually start using the drugs that year  though that figure would grow to 1.6 million in 2034.Expanding coverage would cost the federal government $35 billion between 2026 and 2034, the CBO projected. But the total savings from enrollees improved health would be small, it said.A Biden administration proposal to allow Medicare estimated that 3.4 million Medicare enrollees would gain access at a total cost of $25 billion over a decade.Doctors interviewed by CNN said they expect a sizeable share of their eligible Medicare patients to seek to join the Bridge program.The biggest shift is that the conversation changes from I cant afford treatment to Lets talk about what treatment is right for you,  said Dr. Katherine Saunders, who is on voluntary faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of FlyteHealth, which focuses on obesity treatment.But, she said, many patients are still confused and concerned about eligibility and affordability, as well as whether coverage will continue after the Bridge program lapses at the end of next year and whether they can access healthcare professionals for ongoing care and monitoring.Dr. Jorge Moreno, an obesity specialist at Yale Medicine, is already getting messages from his patients asking about the Bridge program, including some who had been denied coverage in the past.They are being told to book telehealth appointments after July 1 to discuss the program, though Moreno warns that it may take a little time before they have the drugs in hand.As the program rolls out, well get the medications to the patients as we can, he said, noting that his calendar is already pretty booked.The Bridge program will run through the end of 2027. It was originally designed as a six-month effort, after which time Medicare Part D insurers would start providing coverage under a pilot program called the Balance model at the start of next year.Insurer participation in Balance, however, is voluntary. Not enough Part D plans signed up, which prompted CMS to extend the Bridge program to 18 months. The agency is collecting data for a potential launch of the Balance program in the future.Insurers were reluctant to participate because they didnt have a sense of how much it would cost them to cover weight loss drugs for eligible Medicare enrollees, Cubanski said. They may not have been able to absorb the additional expense without having to raise premiums for everyone.Its not clear that insurers will want to sign up for the Balance model for 2028, even after they see how much demand there is under the Bridge program, said Brian Reid, principal of Reid Strategic, a consulting firm on pharmaceutical issues.There will either have to be a big carrot or a big stick to get the insurers to participate, Reid said.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/health/medicare-will-start-covering-weight-loss-drugs-on-july-1-for-the-first-time","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tami Luhby","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:11:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"medicare-will-start-covering-weight-loss-drugs-on-july-1-for-the-first-time"},{"id":"vi1q8c","title":"More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working, per report","excerpt":"Social media giants have for years touted their growing slate of safety tools and protections as proof that they prioritize young users wellbeing.But more than half of those protections dont work as advertised, new research finds.Researchers at the Cybersafety Research Center tested 86 youth safe...","content":"Social media giants have for years touted their growing slate of safety tools and protections as proof that they prioritize young users wellbeing.But more than half of those protections dont work as advertised, new research finds.Researchers at the Cybersafety Research Center tested 86 youth safety features across TikTok, Instagram, Snap and YouTube and examined whether they worked as described and whether children could realistically find and use them. Only 35 of those features  just over 40%  successfully met both criteria.RELATED STORY | UK slaps social media ban on children under 16, including TikTok and YouTubeThe companies largely disputed the reports findings, arguing that their features work as intended or that the tests did not represent typical use of the platforms by kids and teens.YouTube and Instagram parent company Meta were also found liable this year of intentionally addicting and harming young people. All four companies face thousands of lawsuits with similar claims, which they have disputed.If you are a parent, you should know that we have found systemic issues with the design and implementation of many of these features, the report, published Monday, states. To the Cybersafety Research Center, a joint initiative from New York University and Northeastern University, the findings show social media harms to kids are not hypothetical, and that when they do occur the consequences can be irreversible.The findings call into question social media companies claims that heavy investments in new tools and features have made their platforms safe for young people. And they come amid a renewed push for more federal regulation of social media, with executives from some of the top firms expected to be called to testify on Capitol Hill again this summer.Researchers created two sets of test accounts: those with birthdates associated with minors to test child safety features, and adult accounts ages 25 and older to test restrictions on interactions with children.They tested whether a young person using the platforms normally would encounter the features, whether a teen attempting to circumvent the features would succeed and whether an adult user could bypass restrictions on messaging minors.RELATED STORY | Surgeon General's advisory warns of how excessive screen time can harm kidsFeatures were categorized as failures if they were: buried in settings and hard to find, broken because they did not function to prevent harm as advertised, or both. Nine features were also labeled as missing because researchers couldnt trigger them even when they tried. For example, comments between teen accounts on Instagram that included bullying language  like curse words and no body (sic) likes you  did not trigger the platforms advertised prompt for the user to rethink their comment.Instagram said the pause to rethink prompt is not designed to appear if the user who made the post and the user commenting follow each other.Safety features, in order to be effective, need to be on by default or easy to activate, be resilient to normal teenager use, and should demonstrably protect against harm, the report states.The report did not look at parental control features, reviewing only tools that would apply directly to or can be turned on by kids and teens. The platforms say parental controls also contribute to youth safety and make it harder for kids and teens to bypass time restrictions and other features.The number of features available to be tested varied by platform, with Instagram having the most at 29. The feature failure rates by platform were: Snapchat 73%, Instagram 66%, YouTube 55% and TikTok 50%.All four platforms say they block children from searching for dangerous content and instead direct them to support resources. But researchers found they fell short of doing so in practice.After a TikTok test account registered to a minor searched for material about disordered eating and self-harm, the apps search function then suggested terms such as how to pretend to eat your food and razor blade skin, according to the report. As a child test account began typing eating disorder into Instagrams search bar, the app automatically offered alternate search terms with deliberate misspellings that could skirt content restrictions. Misspellings also worked to circumvent restrictions on Snapchat.A TikTok spokesperson said the apps teen accounts settings come with over 50 preset safety features and settings automatically turned on, with additional choices for parents through our easy-to-use Family Pairing tool. Our internal review confirms these features are working as intended, and we welcome the opportunity to help the authors of this report better understand how our app works.Researchers rated YouTubes search content restrictions as a success. But they said YouTubes efforts to redirect young users to resources failed because a child user could click away from the restricted screen and continue to view content theyd searched for. YouTube says that if a teen dismisses that resource direction screen, they will still only see content rated as safe for their age group.RELATED STORY | Canada proposes ban on social media accounts for kids under 16 without safety proofWeve spent over a decade building industry-leading parental controls, which is why 84% of parents who have used YouTube supervised account tools said they agree that these tools give them confidence that their child is accessing a safer and more controlled digital environment, a YouTube spokesperson said in a statement about the report. We will continue to strengthen these protections and innovate to protect families who use YouTube.Researchers also raised questions about Snapchat and Instagrams efforts to block adult strangers from messaging with young users. On Snapchat, researchers using an adult test account said they were able to find and message a child account with no restrictions. The child account received the friend request and upon accepting it was able to view the history of messages that the adult had sent them with no warnings, the report states.On Instagram, researchers found the app successfully prevented adults who a child didnt follow from initiating messaging conversations with that child. But they argued the protection is compromised because a child could message an adult they dont follow and the adult can then respond  with no restrictions or warnings.The report points to a 2021 press release in Meta which says that Instagram restricts adults from starting private messages with teens who dont follow them. The adult is able to send messages to a child unrestricted after contact has been initiated, even if the child does not follow them back, the report states.Meta told CNN a teen messaging an adult who does not follow them indicates the young person wants to connect and the feature is working as intended.The researchers say they alerted Instagram and Snapchat to the child messaging concerns and other critical vulnerabilities before releasing the report.A Snapchat spokesperson told CNN the company cares deeply about the safety, privacy, and well-being of all Snapchatters, and our teams have worked for years to build safeguards, launch safety tutorials, and partner with experts  we are continually evaluating and strengthening our protections. The spokesperson added that many of the reports findings were based on intentionally taking actions to bypass protections that are not representative of the typical user experience.Many of the platforms also offer time limits or take a break reminders to prevent kids from endlessly scrolling. But on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, the prompt telling users to take a break includes an option to snooze the reminder and return to the feed. Meta and YouTube said the feature works as intended and added that time limits set up via parental controls could not be dismissed.This report is fundamentally flawed and demonstrates a basic misunderstanding of how our tools work, a Meta spokesperson said in a statement. The authors include vague claims that our features are broken but, in the vast majority of cases, either misrepresent those features or fail to provide any examples or evidence. The reality is that with Teen Accounts, teens are seeing less sensitive content, experiencing less unwanted contact, and spending less time on Instagram at night.Meta argued that some of the reports findings about missing features may have simply been because they did not encounter issues that would have triggered the tools. For example, researchers said they did not see any sensitive content warning screens on potentially problematic posts; Meta said no sensitive content may have appeared in their feeds.Some features were successful. For example, if users under the age of 13 try to sign up for a TikTok account, theyre automatically directed into a TikTok for Younger Users experience that is view-only and removes potentially dangerous app features, such as search and messaging. That means kids dont have an opportunity to try to sign up again with a fake, older birthdate on that device.And minor accounts automatically default to private settings on Instagram, which researchers said, could encourage users to maintain private accounts without requiring the user to make an informed decision.Those successes prove that it is possible to design effective safety youth features, the researchers said. Companies should create safer online platforms by trying to reduce overall risk, they wrote, rather than filtering a dangerous experience.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/more-than-half-of-social-media-child-safety-features-arent-working-per-report","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Clare Duffy","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:49:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"more-than-half-of-social-media-child-safety-features-arent-working-per-report"},{"id":"dkz9xx","title":"AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG","excerpt":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","content":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-routine-ecg","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:38:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2249507851-scaled.jpg","slug":"ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-in-a-routine-ecg"},{"id":"dtd99m","title":"Fruit and cheese skewers with a festive firecracker twist","excerpt":"This fun, no-cook recipe is perfect for any celebration. Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise shares a festive showstopper: fruit and cheese skewers arranged into a firecracker display. Its delicious, colorful and doubles as a centerpiece for any party.Red, White & Blue Frui...","content":"This fun, no-cook recipe is perfect for any celebration. Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise shares a festive showstopper: fruit and cheese skewers arranged into a firecracker display. Its delicious, colorful and doubles as a centerpiece for any party.Red, White & Blue Fruit SkewersIngredients 2-3 cups red fruit: Strawberries (whole), plums (quartered), watermelon (1-inch cubes), grapes 1 cup blueberries 4-6 oz of feta cheese or cheddar cheeseInstructions Wash and cut fruit, as needed Skewer fruit onto toothpicks or longer skewers, as desired Display on a tray or sticking out from a foil-wrapped foam formTIP: I recommend prepping this no more than 24 hrs in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/food-and-drink/kitchenista/fruit-and-cheese-skewers-with-a-festive-firecracker-twist","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jessica DeLuise","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:04:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fruit-and-cheese-skewers-with-a-festive-firecracker-twist"},{"id":"copli9","title":"60% of traffic restrictions to be lifted in Michigan during Fourth of July travel -- what to expect","excerpt":"Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced 60% of traffic restrictions will be removed for the Fourth of July weekend.Traffic restriction removal will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, and continue until 6 a.m. Monday, July 6.Restrictions include road and bridge projects statewide.106 out of 179 MDO...","content":"Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced 60% of traffic restrictions will be removed for the Fourth of July weekend.Traffic restriction removal will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, and continue until 6 a.m. Monday, July 6.Restrictions include road and bridge projects statewide.106 out of 179 MDOT projects statewide will have lane restrictions removed.For the Fourth of July weekend AAA estimates more than 2.6 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles or more from home.Adjustments are aimed to keep traffic moving smoothly for the busy travel weekend. While drivers will see suspended operations in most road work zone, equipment and certain temporary traffic shifts or shoulder closures may remain.“As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, we want every Michigander to get where they’re going safely and with fewer delays,” said Governor Whitmer. “That’s why we’re temporarily lifting lane restrictions and removing orange barrels along key routes across the state. But once the holiday weekend ends, we’ll get right back to work fixing the damn roads.”Here is a list of work zones and their status for the Fourth of July weekend.Some routes may have detour routes posted at the project location. All closures are subject to change. Here is the most up-to-date information on MDOT projects.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/60-of-traffic-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-michigan-during-fourth-of-july-travel-what-to-expect/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:00:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FVNQ5RWCE3VBNVPRTLD5L2K4YJU.jpg","slug":"60-of-traffic-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-michigan-during-fourth-of-july-travel-what-to-expect"},{"id":"opie7s","title":"Michigan voters will see an option for a constitutional convention this year -- here’s what it means","excerpt":"This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.The question is not optional and must be asked every 16 years.The requirement on how often voters have this choice was decided during a rewriting of the Michigan constitution in 1850.Th...","content":"This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.The question is not optional and must be asked every 16 years.The requirement on how often voters have this choice was decided during a rewriting of the Michigan constitution in 1850.The provision has survived through every Michigan Constitution rewriting since.Here’s what you’ll see on the ballotProvision title: “A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution”Question: “Shall a convention of elected delegates be convened in 2027 to draft a general revision of the State Constitution for presentation to the state’s voters for their approval or rejection?”Michigan’s current constitution was adopted in 1963, this means voters haven’t voted majority yes on the proposition to change the constitution in over 60 years.If voters voted yes in November 2026, 148 delegates would gather to decide changes.Constitution changes may be small tweaks or an entirely new document.The new document would come back to voters for final approval.The state’s last opportunity for alterations was in 2010, 67% of voters voted “no”.Quinn Yeargain, associate professor of Law at Michigan State University joined Local 4 Live to help us understand what has and could happen.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/michigan-voters-will-see-an-option-for-a-constitutional-convention-this-year-heres-what-it-means/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:57:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fb8a8a62c-02e8-41b6-8976-e5d2b89837b4%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"michigan-voters-will-see-an-option-for-a-constitutional-convention-this-year-heres-what-it-means"},{"id":"hitebs","title":"Would you try a fried Uncrustables Burger? It's available now at Logan's Roadhouse","excerpt":"Have you ever wanted to try a burger with fried Uncrustables used as the bun? Well now you can at Logan's Roadhouse.Logan's Roadhouse and the J.M. Smicker Company announced the collaboration on Monday morning, with the Uncrustables Burger available at Logan's for a limited time.Available while su...","content":"Have you ever wanted to try a burger with fried Uncrustables used as the bun? Well now you can at Logan's Roadhouse.Logan's Roadhouse and the J.M. Smicker Company announced the collaboration on Monday morning, with the Uncrustables Burger available at Logan's for a limited time.Available while supplies last, the burdger features two beer-battered deep-fried grape Uncrustables sandwiches, stacked around a 7-oz. burger patty, cheddar cheese and Garlic Pickle Aioli. The burger is available for $14.99.Guests will also be able to to order Uncrustables desserts, included the fried Uncrustables topped with melted marshmellows, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and caramel.\"Logan's has always been about bringing people together over great food and having a little fun while were at it,\" said Shawn Van Winkle, Vice President of Marketing for Logans Roadhouse, via press release. \"The Uncrustables Burger is bold, a little over the top and undeniably delicious. It's the kind of menu item that turns heads when it hits the table and gets people talking long after the meal is over.\"You can find a participating location at this link.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/would-you-try-an-fried-uncrustables-burger-its-available-now-at-logans-roadhouse","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:55:29.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"would-you-try-a-fried-uncrustables-burger-its-available-now-at-logans-roadhouse"},{"id":"cruka0","title":"Former NFL running back Chris Johnson reveals he has been diagnosed with ALS","excerpt":"Chris Johnson, a former running back with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals who once rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, revealed in a television interview Monday that he has been diagnosed with ALS.The 40-year-old Johnson, who last played in 2017, said on...","content":"Chris Johnson, a former running back with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals who once rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, revealed in a television interview Monday that he has been diagnosed with ALS.The 40-year-old Johnson, who last played in 2017, said on ABC's \"Good Morning America\" that he had been diagnosed with the disease last year.RELATED STORY | FDA approves Biogen's drug for rare form of ALS\"We hoped it was something else, but after thorough testing, they finally came down with a diagnosis of ALS,\" said Johnson, who used a speech-generating device to speak during the interview.ALS, often called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body. The disease leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get progressively worse.FROM THE ARCHIVES | High-tech software is giving a voice to those with ALSJohnson said he was sharing his diagnosis because if it helps \"even one person\" get diagnosed sooner or gives another family hope \"then it's worth it.\"\"I still think the same. I still dream. I still love my family,\" he said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/former-nfl-running-back-chris-johnson-reveals-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-als","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:44:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"former-nfl-running-back-chris-johnson-reveals-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-als"},{"id":"d4xlr","title":"Heatwave arriving in Southeast Michigan: Tips to stay safe in hot, humid conditions","excerpt":"Hot and humid conditions arrive this week across Southeast Michigan. This could become one of the hottest stretches of the season.A 4Warn Weather Alert will be in effect Tuesday through Friday as dangerous heat settles over the region.An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Tuesday through Thur...","content":"Hot and humid conditions arrive this week across Southeast Michigan. This could become one of the hottest stretches of the season.A 4Warn Weather Alert will be in effect Tuesday through Friday as dangerous heat settles over the region.An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Tuesday through Thursday, when afternoon high temperatures are forecast to soar close to 100 degrees. Combined with oppressive humidity, heat index values will exceed 105 degrees each afternoon, creating potentially dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Full forecast --> Dangerous heat builds across Southeast Michigan; 4Warn Weather Alert begins TuesdayAdding to the concern, there will be very little overnight relief. Low temperatures will only fall into the mid-70s, making it difficult for homes without air conditioning to cool down and increasing the cumulative impacts of the prolonged heat. Record heatThe last time Metro Detroit officially reached 100°F or higher was during the July 2012 heat wave. Here are the most recent 100-degree days at DTW:July 17, 2012: 102°F (most recent 100°+ day)July 7, 2012: 100°FJuly 4, 2012: 102°FHeat safetyResidents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, wear lightweight clothing, and check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets. Never leave children or animals unattended inside a vehicle, even for a few minutes.4Warn Weather Meteorologist Bryan Scheurman has tips to keep you and your family, including pets, safe from the heat. You can watch those videos below:","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/heatwave-arriving-in-southeast-michigan-tips-to-stay-safe-in-hot-humid-conditions/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles, Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:42:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FUOOAAZOV6RGFRPR454QRWTZVEY.jpg","slug":"heatwave-arriving-in-southeast-michigan-tips-to-stay-safe-in-hot-humid-conditions"},{"id":"wq8smh","title":"Clinton Township woman among 3 firefighters killed while battling Colorado wildfire, officials confirm","excerpt":"A 38-year-old Clinton Township woman was among three firefighters who were killed on Saturday while responding to a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah boarder.Emily Barker, a member of the U.S. Forest Service Rifle Helitack crew, was assigned to the Knowles and Gore fires when a fast-movi...","content":"A 38-year-old Clinton Township woman was among three firefighters who were killed on Saturday while responding to a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah boarder.Emily Barker, a member of the U.S. Forest Service Rifle Helitack crew, was assigned to the Knowles and Gore fires when a fast-moving burnover incident led to emergency conditions, trapping her and several other first responders.Nick Hutcherson, 27, of Glendale, Ariz., and Sydney Watson, 26, of Warrior, Ala., were also killed. Hutcherson was a member of the U.S. Forest Service Kaibab National Forest, and Watson was assigned to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service Rifle Helitack.All three were dispatched to the fire as part of the helitack crew, a team of firefighters transported by helicopter to quickly respond and assess a wildfire. Once on the ground, helitack crew members build firelines — or cleared strips of land — using hand tools, chainsaws and other firefighting tools.Fire shelters were immediately deployed when conditions worsened, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Two other firefighters on the crew survived and are being treated for injuries.“This is an incredibly difficult moment for the entire wildland fire community,” said Forest Service Deputy Chief Sarah Fisher, in a statement. “Our heavy hearts are with the families during this unimaginable time. We recognize the tremendous impact this loss has on them and are deeply grateful for the devotion their loved ones brought to our organizations. We will honor their memory with compassion and support as their selfless service and commitment create an enduring legacy.” The Knowles and Gores fires have since merged with the Snyder fire and latest estimates suggest that more than 28,000 acres have burned along the Colorado-Utah border.The circumstances surrounding the firefighters’ deaths remain under investigation and as of Monday morning the fire was still 0% contained.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/clinton-township-woman-among-3-firefighters-killed-in-colorado-wildfire-officials-confirm/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:38:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F5LOFSTGJ5FCZVDMKYTLVSVZS7A.jpg","slug":"clinton-township-woman-among-3-firefighters-killed-while-battling-colorado-wildfire-officials-confir"},{"id":"th5a0t","title":"Former NBA players among the latest to be charged in sports gambling scandal","excerpt":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on prop bet trends in th...","content":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on prop bet trends in those games, prosecutors alleged.U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said Beasley and others \"turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation.\"RELATED STORY | Texas Tech QB who bet on own team in college ends court battle, seeks NFL pathThe schemes, he added, \"erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public.\"Beasley's attorney was not immediately available for comment. The identity of Davis' lawyer was not immediately known.Nocella said the scheme involved hundreds of thousands of dollars. Six people were named in the indictment unsealed in Brooklyn. Davis, who has been out of the NBA since 2022, was among those placing bets on Beasley's performance, the indictment states.In April, former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, became the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.RELATED STORY | Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in sports betting, poker schemesJones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.He said he used \"insider information\" through his relationships in the NBA to gain an edge in sports bets.Beasley last played for the Detroit Pistons in 2024-25, averaging 16 points. He is one of five players in NBA history with more than 300 3-pointers in a season, but has not played in the NBA since because of the investigation. He played briefly for a team in Puerto Rico earlier this year.Davis was a journeyman who was primarily a backup in a 12-year career that got him roughly $48 million in gross salary. He and Beasley briefly were teammates in Minnesota in the 2020-21 season.One of the biggest figures in the sprawling gambling investigation is Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame who was coach of the Portland Trail Blazers when he was charged last year.RELATED STORY | Heat guard Rozier, Blazers coach Billups arrested in FBI gambling probesBillups is accused of participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games tied to La Cosa Nostra organized crime families that cheated unsuspecting gamblers out of at least $7 million. He has pleaded not guilty.Another key figure is Terry Rozier, who was on the Miami Heat when he was charged in 2025. Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a 2023 game when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. He, too, has pleaded not guilty.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/former-nba-players-among-the-latest-to-be-charged-in-sports-gambling-scandal","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:37:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"former-nba-players-among-the-latest-to-be-charged-in-sports-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"3jdmpw","title":"Trump says Iran requested ceasefire talks in Qatar; Tehran denies it","excerpt":"President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has requested to meet in Qatar on Tuesday regarding the fragile ceasefire between the two countries, but Iranian officials say no such meeting has been scheduled.\"IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING,\" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. \"IT WIL...","content":"President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has requested to meet in Qatar on Tuesday regarding the fragile ceasefire between the two countries, but Iranian officials say no such meeting has been scheduled.\"IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING,\" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. \"IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!\"RELATED STORY | US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz in second day of attacks, straining peace dealWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a Fox News interview that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would be flying to Doha for \"high-level meetings\" regarding the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. However, a senior Iranian negotiator denied that any talks between the two countries have been scheduled.The conflicting statements come just days after the U.S. military said it struck multiple targets inside Iran, in response to Iranian strikes on U.S. military targets in the Middle East region. The attacks show the risk of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an agreement to work to end the conflict.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Trump and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, including $300B for Iran's reconstructionEarlier this month, U.S. and Iranian officials both signed a ceasefire agreement, which included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade on the crucial shipping waterway. The agreement also included sanction relief for Iran and an investment of at least $300 billion in reconstruction for the country. In return, Iran reiterated it will never build a nuclear weapon.Trump described the agreement as \"a very strong deal.\" He added that market reaction has been positive, with stocks rising in the days since and oil prices falling.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/trump-says-iran-requested-ceasefire-talks-in-qatar-tehran-denies-it","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:34:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-says-iran-requested-ceasefire-talks-in-qatar-tehran-denies-it"},{"id":"wfebu0","title":"Former Piston Malik Beasley indicted on federal gambling charges, set to surrender to feds","excerpt":"Malik Beasley, a former Detroit Piston, is set to be arrested on Wednesday in connection to his role in a gambling conspiracy, according to the Department of Justice. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Former Piston Malik Beasley indicted on federal gambling chargesBeasley was one of six men (forme...","content":"Malik Beasley, a former Detroit Piston, is set to be arrested on Wednesday in connection to his role in a gambling conspiracy, according to the Department of Justice. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Former Piston Malik Beasley indicted on federal gambling chargesBeasley was one of six men (former NBA player Edward Davis and co-conspirators William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia and current NBA agent Paolo Zamorano) listed in the indictment unsealed on Monday. The men are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sports contests, and money laundering conspiracy. Watch our report from the Noon show below Former Piston Malik Beasley indicted on federal gambling charges, set to surrender to fedsProsecutors accuse the men of bribing Beasley \"to manipulate his performance in NBA games\", using inside information to bet on prop bets associated with Beasley. They allege that Beasley agreed with Davis, a former teammate, to intentionally underperform  and at times overperform  in games, relative to one or more betting statistics. The games in question happened in the winter of 2024, back when Beasley was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.\"As alleged, the defendants turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation, bribing then-NBA player Malik Beasley to fix his performance in multiple games in order to place fraudulent wagers, enrich themselves and cheat legitimate sportsbooks, stated United States Attorney Nocella in a press release. Bribery and insider betting schemes like this one involving former NBA players and a current NBA player agent who exploited inside NBA information for profit erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public. Our Office will continue in its strong tradition of holding accountable anyone who seeks to corrupt sports through illegal means.The indictment accuses Beasley of having accumulated gambling losses that totaled into the millions. Per the legal document, Beasley received bribes from co-conspirators, in the form of having his debts reduced or paid off. Davis and Beasley are accused of communicating about the scheme over Snapchat, with Davis telling Beasley that it's \"Better to talk on there\" and that \"We can make some good money.\"Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, told 7 News Detroit that his legal team has coordinated Beasley's voluntary surrender to the government. Haney tells us that Beasley is set to arrive in New York for his arraignment on Wednesday, July 1. Haney told us that he looks forward to defending Beasley and noted that the indictment is not evidence, just a charging document.Beasley was first accused of betting on NBA games last summer. The feds are accusing Beasley on gambling on NBA games and prop bets, which is strictly prohibited by league rules. The alleged gambling occurred during the 2023-24 season, before Beasley joined the Pistons.Beasley was a key part of a Pistons team that won its first playoff games in nearly two decades in 2025, averaging 16.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 43 percent from the field, 41.6 percent from three on 9.3 attempts per game, and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. Considered one of the most prolific three-point shooters in the sport, Beasley was third in the NBA in three-pointers made last season and was a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year for the 2024-25 season.Beasley, whose mother was born and raised in Detroit, is a free agent and hasn't appeared in an NBA game since these accusations came to light.You can read the full indictment below via Scribd Malik Beasley Et Al Indictment by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/former-piston-malik-beasley-indicted-on-federal-gambling-charges-set-to-surrender-to-feds","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:19:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"former-piston-malik-beasley-indicted-on-federal-gambling-charges-set-to-surrender-to-feds"},{"id":"fqir67","title":"Heat wave: Detroit faces forecast with temps near 100 degrees, Michigan issues ozone alert","excerpt":"Southeast Michigan is under an extreme heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening, and heat index values over 105 degrees are expected.High temperatures will reach the mid-90s to near 100 degrees, with overnight lows in the low-to-mid-70s offering little relief, according to a Mon...","content":"Southeast Michigan is under an extreme heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening, and heat index values over 105 degrees are expected.High temperatures will reach the mid-90s to near 100 degrees, with overnight lows in the low-to-mid-70s offering little relief, according to a Monday report issued by the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office. \n\n\n\nThe agency recommends drinking lots of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. \n\n\n\nThe hot weather is impacting Detroit’s air quality.\n\n\n\nThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued an air quality alert for elevated ozone levels in Southeast Michigan on Monday. \n\n\n\nPollutants in the region are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. The alert covers St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties. The dynamic of warm temperatures, ample sunlight, and relatively light winds will allow surface-level ozone to generate in metro Detroit and surrounding areas, according to state meteorologists. Hourly ozone concentrations may reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range for multiple hours, according to EGLE. \n\n\n\nThe state agency recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor conditions, particularly for people with heart disease and respiratory issues like asthma. Activities that can lead to ozone formation and should be avoided include refueling vehicles, and using gas lawn equipment and charcoal lighter fluid. \n\n\n\n“There is the potential for multiple high ozone days this week,” EGLE meteorologist Alec Kownacki said in a statement. “So, we will be diligently tracking weather patterns into the weekend and calling alerts as necessary.”\n\n\n\nRead Planet Detroit’s air quality guide, which includes information on the air quality index and individual pollutants including ozone. \n\n\n\nHumidity adds to misery in eastern US\n\n\n\nA long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it.\n\n\n\nAlready, parts of the U.S., especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the Southwest were experiencing temperatures around 100 F (38 C) on Sunday, while the weather service warned of severe wildfire conditions developing across much of the West as new fires popped up across the region.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday, well over 130 million Americans across southern and Great Plains states were under moderate to severe heat risk conditions, according to weather service maps, with that area forecast to expand and temperatures to intensify as the week drags on.\n\n\n\nForecasters say several days of high temperatures — some above 100 degrees F — will settle in across the lower Great Lakes, the mid-Atlantic and the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Some record highs could be set in areas from the lower Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic and New England later in the week, said weather service meteorologist Bryan Putnam.\n\n\n\nA number of big cities could see their highest temperatures of the year so far as they host World Cup matches and celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary.\n\n\n\nFeeling the heat will be the East Coast cities of New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore, and Midwestern and Great Lakes cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Detroit. Southern cities including Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, will also see high temperatures.\n\n\n\nHigh heat will last into next weekend across the Great Plains, the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic, the weather service said.\n\n\n\nTemperatures will reach well into the 90s and low 100 degrees Fahrenheit (mid to high 30s Celsius), the weather service said. High humidity will lead to heat indexes of 100 to 110 degrees F (40 C to 43 C), and as high as 115 F (46 C).\n\n\n\n“That’s heat that’s impactful to anyone,” Putnam said. “It’s not just older adults or younger children or people who are spending a ton of time outdoors, maybe straining themselves a little more than normal. This is heat that really could impact everyone, especially with people outdoors going into the holiday weekend.”\n\n\n\nThe heat index, which factors in humidity and is included on many weather forecasts, provides a sense of how hot it really feels — and what’s dangerous for prolonged exposure or strenuous activity.\n\n\n\nAccuWeather meteorologist Tyler Roys said temperatures will be significantly above normal. For instance, in Washington, highs around July Fourth average around 89 degrees F (32 C), while Indianapolis averages around 85 degrees F (29 C). But this week, both cities will be hotter by 10 or 11 degrees F, Roys said.\n\n\n\nThe high pressure system — an area of dry, sinking air — creating the heat will act like a “rock” that will force storms to go around it and limit rainfall across the East, Roys said. That’s sometimes called a “heat dome.”\n\n\n\nNightly lows in the 70s F (21 to 26 C) or even high 80s won’t provide much relief, meteorologists said.\n\n\n\nFor those who don’t have air conditioning, especially in Eastern Seaboard cities like New York where lows may not dip below 80 F (27 C), it’s going be miserable to sleep, Roys said.\n\n\n\nRoys also said this is a primetime for heat-related illnesses because people’s bodies aren’t able to recover and cool off.\n\n\n\nDuring extreme temperatures, limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and ensure access to air-conditioning and other cooling areas, the weather service said.\n\n\n\nThe weather service said it expected extremely dry and windy conditions that could promote rapid wildfire spread across the Great Basin and the Southwest on Sunday.\n\n\n\nIn hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border, three firefighters working for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and U.S. Forest Service were killed, and two others sustained burn injuries, when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires.\n\n\n\nWildfire activity has intensified across the Western U.S. as hot, dry and windy weather fueled flames in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and elsewhere.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-heat-wave-ozone-alert-june-2026/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Associated Press and Dustin Blitchok","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:11:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FiStock-92222721-1024x685.jpg","slug":"heat-wave-detroit-faces-forecast-with-temps-near-100-degrees-michigan-issues-ozone-alert"},{"id":"k831qb","title":"Homeowner fatally shot in confrontation with Livonia police after call about house explosion","excerpt":"A 61-year-old Livonia man was fatally shot by police after a dispatch call about an explosion at his home led to a police confrontation.Livonia police and fire personnel were dispatched to the home in the 20000 block of St. Francis Street near Fargo Street around 7 p.m. Sunday, upon receiving sev...","content":"A 61-year-old Livonia man was fatally shot by police after a dispatch call about an explosion at his home led to a police confrontation.Livonia police and fire personnel were dispatched to the home in the 20000 block of St. Francis Street near Fargo Street around 7 p.m. Sunday, upon receiving several reports of a residential explosion and fire in the area.Once on the scene, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire but were not able to immediately find the homeowner, according to police. Police continued to search for the homeowner, as officials noted there was a vehicle in the driveway and no one was found inside the house. Eventually, police located the homeowner in a neighbor’s backyard, armed with a handgun.After multiple attempts to get the homeowner to put down his weapon, the man reportedly raised his gun toward an officer, resulting in that officer shooting the resident, who was pronounced dead at the scene.No officers were injured during the incident and Michigan State Police are investigating.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/homeowner-fatally-shot-in-confrontation-with-livonia-police-after-call-about-house-explosion/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:50:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FP2JQHZEWRFHPPKDKKAH432IK24.jpg","slug":"homeowner-fatally-shot-in-confrontation-with-livonia-police-after-call-about-house-explosion"},{"id":"p3vu59","title":"Supreme Court blocks Trump’s removal of Fed Gov. Lisa Cook","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against President Donald Trump in his effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, leaving her on the central banks board while her lawsuit continues.Trump fired Cook in August 2025 over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. Cook has denied the alleg...","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against President Donald Trump in his effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, leaving her on the central banks board while her lawsuit continues.Trump fired Cook in August 2025 over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. Cook has denied the allegations and has not been charged with a crime.She sued, arguing Trump lacked the authority to remove her and that she was entitled to due process before being fired.Critics said Cooks firing threatened the Federal Reserves political independence and could have made it easier for presidents to reshape the board with loyalists.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa CookCook was the first sitting Federal Reserve governor to be fired by a president.In a separate case Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents can fire Federal Trade Commission commissioners without cause. President Donald Trump welcomed the decision.\"BIG WIN just moments ago at the Supreme Court, in the Slaughter Case, confirming Presidential Power in our Country to remove Executive Branch Officers and Agency Appointees, or Representatives, under Article II,\" Trump wrote on Truth Social. \"This Decision was long sought by United States Presidents, dating all the way back to the 1930s. It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling, one of the most important ever given with respect to Presidential Powers.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-removal-of-fed-gov-lisa-cook","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:23:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-blocks-trumps-removal-of-fed-gov-lisa-cook"},{"id":"b071uz","title":"Livonia police shoot, kill man who allegedly pointed gun at officers following fire","excerpt":"Livonia police say an officer shot and killed a 61-year-old man who allegedly pointed a handgun at officers on Sunday following a fire.Police say they responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis Street on June 28 around 7 p.m. on the report of an explosion and fire.Sources tell 7 News Detroit the...","content":"Livonia police say an officer shot and killed a 61-year-old man who allegedly pointed a handgun at officers on Sunday following a fire.Police say they responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis Street on June 28 around 7 p.m. on the report of an explosion and fire.Sources tell 7 News Detroit the suspect may have cut gas lines in the home and set the fire.After the fire was extinguished, police say they searched the home and found no one inside, but the homeowner was reportedly found in a neighbors backyard armed with a handgun.Police say they spoke with the armed homeowner and attempted to negotiate, but he reportedly raised his gun toward officers. An officer fired, striking the man, police say.The 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.The Michigan State Police is now investigating the shooting. Livonia police are conducting an investigation into the fire.Stay with WXYZ.com for updates on this developing story.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/livonia/livonia-police-shoot-kill-man-who-allegedly-pointed-gun-at-officers-following-fire","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:14:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"livonia-police-shoot-kill-man-who-allegedly-pointed-gun-at-officers-following-fire"},{"id":"rv526j","title":"Supreme Court upholds late-arriving mail ballots in Mississippi","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and received up to five business days later.In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that federal election law requires ballots to be cast by Election Day but does no...","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and received up to five business days later.In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that federal election law requires ballots to be cast by Election Day but does not require election officials to receive them by that date.RELATED STORY | USPS proposes rule requiring states to share voter lists for mail-in ballotsWriting for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, \"The election-day statutes say nothing about ballot receipt, and we cannot add to the words Congress chose.\"RELATED STORY | 'Because I'm president': Trump defends casting mailin ballot ahead of electionThe court reversed a lower appellate court ruling that sided with the Republican National Committee, the Mississippi Republican Party and other challengers, who argued that federal law bars states from counting ballots received after Election Day.Roughly 30 states have similar laws permitting at least some mail ballots to be counted after Election Day if they were mailed on time.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-upholds-late-arriving-mail-ballots-in-mississippi","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:05:17.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-upholds-late-arriving-mail-ballots-in-mississippi"},{"id":"a1qosy","title":"Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5M E. Jean Carroll verdict sexual abuse case","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jurys finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained orde...","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jurys finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical. Trumps lawyers had argued that allegations leading to the $5 million verdict were propped up by highly inflammatory evidentiary rulings, including those that allowed the testimony of two other women who accused Trump of sexual abuse decades ago. Trump has denied all three womens allegations.Trump's attorneys argued the judge broke federal evidence rules in the case. They framed it as a distraction from Trumps unique duties as president, though the verdict came before his return to the White House.This mistreatment of a President cannot be allowed to stand, Attorney Justin D. Smith wrote in court documents. Trump has since nominated Smith to be an appeals court judge.The decision comes as the court hands down opinions in the biggest cases of the term, many key to Trump's agenda. Trump has publicly vented his frustration with Supreme Court losses in highly personal terms before, including unusual and highly personal criticism when the majority struck down global tariffs he imposed under an emergency powers law.Carroll's lawyers had urged the justices to pass on the case. They argued that the women's testimony was relevant because the allegations were similar, and Judge Lewis Kaplans decisions were in line with others around the country. This question is not worthy of review, wrote attorney Roberta Kaplan, who is not related to the judge.Carroll, a longtime advice columnist and former TV talk show host, testified at a 2023 trial that Trump turned a friendly encounter in spring 1996 into a violent attack in the dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury retailer across the street from Trump Tower. The jury also found Trump liable for defaming Carroll when he denied her allegation in 2022.The Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Carroll has done.A jury also awarded Carroll an additional $83.3 million after a second defamation trial. Trump is also appealing that ruling, though its not yet before the Supreme Court.Trump has successfully fended off other hefty court judgments, including a New York civil fraud penalty of over $500 million thrown out by a New York appeals court. The Supreme Court also granted him broad immunity from criminal prosecution in 2024, though it later narrowly rejected his bid to halt sentencing in his New York hush-money case.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-trumps-push-to-toss-5m-e-jean-carroll-verdict-sexual-abuse-case","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:48:49.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-rejects-trumps-push-to-toss-5m-e-jean-carroll-verdict-sexual-abuse-case"},{"id":"47bvn9","title":"Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony","excerpt":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","content":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:39:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbm-headshot-kevin-kwan-june-28-2026-at-19.25.jpg","slug":"bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony"},{"id":"mu8rzy","title":"3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border","excerpt":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","content":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:46:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-wildfire-gettyimages-2280061555.jpg","slug":"3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border"},{"id":"puakr3","title":"Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Detroit holds final mass","excerpt":"Hundreds of parishioners gathered Sunday morning for a final mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Detroit.A community says goodbyeFor many longtime members, the church is more than a building — it’s home.“It’s sad, so sad. A lot of memories,” said Paul Cerankowski, a parishioner.Our Lady Queen of ...","content":"Hundreds of parishioners gathered Sunday morning for a final mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Detroit.A community says goodbyeFor many longtime members, the church is more than a building — it’s home.“It’s sad, so sad. A lot of memories,” said Paul Cerankowski, a parishioner.Our Lady Queen of Heaven has a rich history, and parishioners were reluctant to let it go. “Beautiful, peaceful and wonderful,” said Tamika Greer, a parishioner, describing what it felt like to sit in the sanctuary one last time.What comes nextThe Archdiocese of Detroit says that starting July 1, the building will no longer be used as a Catholic worship space. The parish, however, will continue — with St. Raymond serving as the main parish church and St. Jude handling certain liturgies.For some, the closure felt inevitable given dwindling attendance in recent months.“There’s not much you can do when you don’t have more than 20 people coming here on a Sunday, 15 on a Saturday. I mean it was already over a month ago we quit Saturday mass,” said Cerankowski.Decision to closeThe decision to close Our Lady Queen of Heaven was made because the St. Raymond–Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish community determined it lacked the resources to continue maintaining the church building.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/our-lady-queen-of-heaven-holds-final-mass-as-archdiocese-of-detroit-restructuring-closes-parish/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:31:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXDUOAG25G5DH7HG4GCOASKVPAY.jpg","slug":"our-lady-queen-of-heaven-in-detroit-holds-final-mass"},{"id":"xeechm","title":"Voices: Detroit’s DTE shutoff crisis has a face, and it looks like mine","excerpt":"Editor’s note: Amani Sawari is an energy justice strategist at the Detroit nonprofit We Want Green Too, which is an intervener in DTE Gas Co.’s rate case. \n\n\n\nThe day my power was shut off, I wanted to scream, and I wanted to hide. \n\n\n\nThat tension is the part of this crisis that people rarely de...","content":"Editor’s note: Amani Sawari is an energy justice strategist at the Detroit nonprofit We Want Green Too, which is an intervener in DTE Gas Co.’s rate case. \n\n\n\nThe day my power was shut off, I wanted to scream, and I wanted to hide. \n\n\n\nThat tension is the part of this crisis that people rarely describe out loud. A shutoff creates shame, and the shame is what keeps it hidden.\n\n\n\nIt’s the hardest piece of the work I do now in energy justice. People would rather carry the experience quietly than raise a hand and say it happened to them. \n\n\n\nAlthough shutoffs are common across this city, each person tends to feel alone in that moment when the gas goes cold. It makes it challenging to organize people around an issue no one wants to talk about.\n\n\n\nBut the data makes it impossible to ignore.\n\n\n\nIn 2025, DTE executed close to 48,000 shutoffs among its Detroit gas customers — including both electric and gas service shutoffs — according to data we requested as part of DTE’s last gas rate case.\n\n\n\nThe figure far exceeds previously reported Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) data showing DTE disconnected 28,935 gas or gas and electric combination customers in 2025 across its service territory.These 48,000 shutoffs in Detroit account for about 62% of the total shutoffs executed on gas customers across the utility’s entire service territory, in a city that accounts for under 17% of its gas customers. \n\n\n\nShutoffs here lasted an average of 38 days. In River Rouge, they stretched to 53. Counted together, Detroiters lived through more than 1.8 million days without gas, which amounts to roughly a full week of service loss for every DTE Energy customer in the city.\n\n\n\nThe distance between Detroit and everywhere else is striking. Ypsilanti, the city with the next-highest total, recorded about 17 times fewer shutoffs. The pattern comes into focus when the cities sit side by side.\n\n\n\nRankCityShutoffs (2025)Share of total% of DTE customers% BIPOC1Detroit47,66861.8%16.8%88.9%2Ypsilanti2,8433.7%2.2%49.9%3Dearborn2,2923.0%1.8%57.7%4Dearborn Heights1,7932.3%1.1%51.7%5Inkster1,7022.2%0.5%86.3%6Taylor1,6582.1%1.2%36.8%7Belleville1,3651.8%0.9%34.4%8Romulus1,3201.7%0.8%41.5%9Lincoln Park1,3131.7%0.7%44.9%10Ann Arbor1,1981.6%3.5%36.2%\n\n\n\nTop 10 cities by DTE service shutoffs, 2025. Source: MPSC docket U-21973 (filing U-21973-0309, FLO-203), Workpaper 1, Statistical Analysis of Shutoffs and HPP Programs.\n\n\n\nLook at the last two columns. Detroit is nearly 89% Black and brown and ranks at the top of this list by an order of magnitude. Ann Arbor makes up a larger share of DTE’s gas customers than most cities ranked above it, yet it lands at the very bottom for shutoffs. \n\n\n\nA Black resident who falls behind on a bill in Detroit is far likelier to lose service than the same person would be almost anywhere else in Michigan.\n\n\n\nSome of that gap comes down to who shows up. Ann Arbor regularly takes part in MPSC rate cases to defend its residents. \n\n\n\nOakland County announced this year it is taking steps to intervene in DTE’s $474-million rate hike request case for the first time.Detroit has not formally intervened in more than 15 years. The city’s only full intervention in a DTE rate case was in 2009, and the last time Detroit Public Schools intervened, representing the interests of its youth, was 2017.\n\n\n\nThe MPSC says its purpose is to ensure energy that is safe, reliable, accessible, and reasonably priced. Yet when its chair was asked about affordability, he reached for favorable comparisons, noting that Michigan has lower energy rates than the national average. \n\n\n\nThat may be strictly true, but it does not explain how a city with 17% of DTE’s customers absorbs 62% of its shutoffs. By one federal count, Michigan ranked 11th in the nation for gas shutoffs in 2024. \n\n\n\nNationwide, the share of families living with some form of energy insecurity has climbed from about 27% in 2020 to nearly 33% in 2024.\n\n\n\nUtilities tell us these rate increases buy reliability, but there is nothing reliable about a system that causes tens of thousands of shutoffs a year in a single city. \n\n\n\nLosing power in a society built to run on it is its own form of exile, leaving people carrying a sense of worthlessness they did nothing to deserve.\n\n\n\nThis is what energy poverty looks like in a wealthy country. The pipes and the wires are all in place. What has changed is who absorbs the risk with a loss of power each time a profitable utility wins another rate increase. \n\n\n\nI keep waiting for the number that finally moves someone. Forty-eight thousand in one city, in one year. If that is not damning enough, I would like to know what is.\n\n\n\nTyler LaBerge and Justin Schott of the Energy Equity Project contributed to this piece.\n\n\n\nPlanet Detroit’s Voices column includes opinion pieces from our community of partners and readers. These pieces express the voices of the authors and not necessarily those of the publication.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-dte-shutoff-crisis-has-a-face/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Amani Sawari","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:46:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAmani-1.jpeg","slug":"voices-detroits-dte-shutoff-crisis-has-a-face-and-it-looks-like-mine"},{"id":"91lu01","title":"Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan","excerpt":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","content":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:55:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdan-sullivan-gettyimages-2273913289.jpg","slug":"judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-in-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan"},{"id":"qacr5z","title":"How to claim leftover money from Wayne County foreclosures","excerpt":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThe Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is reminding property owners that the deadline is fast approaching to claim any leftover money from the sa...","content":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThe Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is reminding property owners that the deadline is fast approaching to claim any leftover money from the sale of their property at upcoming tax auctions.\n\n\n\nProperty owners must file a claim by Wednesday, July 1, otherwise they run the risk of forfeiting their rights to the funds, Treasurer Eric Sabree said in a news release. Filing a claim essentially kicks off the multi-step process of trying to get surplus proceeds if a property sells for more than its minimum bid amount during auctions in September and October.\n\n\n\nThat money comes from the sale of the foreclosed property at the auction, minus taxes and fees owed to the county that prompted the foreclosure. \n\n\n\nThe Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2020 ruling, decided that former property owners are entitled to the windfall from tax foreclosure sales. A few years later, the state supreme court clarified that its ruling is retroactive, meaning owners of properties that were foreclosed before 2020 may make a claim for the remaining funds on the sale of their former property.\n\n\n\nAbout 3,700 properties, nearly half of which are vacant lots, were foreclosed this year and are headed to the auctions in the fall.\n\n\n\nHere are the steps of claiming surplus proceeds, according to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office:\n\n\n\n\nTo recoup any leftover money, eligible property owners and lienholders must file what’s known as a “Notice of Intent to Claim Interest in Foreclosure Sales Proceeds” by July 1, 2026. Download the form by going to the “Claims & Auctions” page on the county treasurer’s website here: www.waynecountymi.gov/Government/Elected-Officials/Treasurer/Claims-Auctions\n\n\n\nThe form must be filled out, notarized and then sent to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office in person or through certified mail before the July 1 deadline. The address is: 400 Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226 (5th Floor)\n\n\n\nThose who file a claim are expected to hear back from the treasurer’s office by Jan. 31, 2027 on whether there are any leftover funds, and the next steps involving the Wayne County Circuit Court. The claimant must then file a motion with the court between Feb. 1 and May 15 next year.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information, go to www.waynecountymi.gov/Government/Elected-Officials/Treasurer/Claims-Auctions. The treasurer’s office is also directing claimants who need help to the State Bar of Michigan Legal Resource and Referral Center. Go to lrs.michbar.org or call 800-968-0738.\n\n\n\nReach reporter Nushrat Rahman at nrahman@freepress.com.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/how-to-claim-leftover-money-from-wayne-county-foreclosures/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Nushrat Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-27T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_5417-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C558%26ssl%3D1","slug":"how-to-claim-leftover-money-from-wayne-county-foreclosures"},{"id":"gu7h9i","title":"Voter guide 2026: Frequently asked questions about voting","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want you to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use our nonpartisan voter resources to help you prepare. \n\n\n\n\nHow to vote in Michigan’s Primary election\n\n\n\n\nBridge Michig...","content":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want you to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use our nonpartisan voter resources to help you prepare. \n\n\n\n\nHow to vote in Michigan’s Primary election\n\n\n\n\nBridge Michigan partnered in the creation of this FAQ\n\n\n\nQ. How can I combat misinformation related to the elections?\nUnfortunately, there are bad actors out there who like to take advantage of election time to spread disinformation (information that is untrue) and misinformation (information that is untrue and deliberately harmful).\n\n\n\nThis can apply to the candidates themselves, campaigners at and off polling sites, ads, robocalls and more.\n\n\n\nMichigan officials are aiming to deter “deep fakes” in political campaigning as artificial intelligence becomes more convincing. \n\n\n\nLaws require disclaimers on any campaign ads or political content that were digitally altered using AI. Failure to do so could lead to stiff criminal penalties. Supporters of the changes feared if left unchecked, such content could be used to spread false information in a way that influences election results. \n\n\n\nIf you get a robocall, receive literature at your house or hear a political ad and you are unsure if it is accurate information about candidates or issues, there are several reputable sources you can turn to.\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit (bridgedetroit.com), our sister publication Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com) and the local chapter of Votebeat (votebeat.org/michigan) strive to provide nonpartisan information. You can also visit Ballotpedia (ballotpedia.org/Michigan) for candidate information and voting records. The League of Women Voters of Michigan (lwvdetroit.org) is also a reputable source for nonpartisan election information. Detroit Votes (detroitvotes.org) has updated information on voting and important links.\n\n\n\nThe general rule to take: If something sounds too good to be true or uses “absolute” language like “never,” “always,” etc, it’s worth fact-checking. Issues are rarely so black and white.  \n\n\n\nIf you encounter what you believe to be misinformation, you can report it to the state by emailing misinformation@michigan.gov. Read more about how to be an informed voter and detect misinformation.\n\n\n\n\nQ. What do I do if I have a disability and need help with voting?\nVoters with a disability who require assistance in completing their absentee ballot application may receive assistance from another person, provided that the person assisting the voter is not the voter’s employer, agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a union to which the voter belongs. The individual who provided the assistance must input their information in the provided space on the absentee ballot application.Voters with disabilities can also request an accessible absentee ballot by submitting an accessible absentee ballot application online at Michigan.gov/Vote. When requesting an accessible absentee ballot, the voter will be emailed an electronic ballot and can mark the ballot on an electronic device, using their own assistive technology, and print and mail or otherwise return the ballot to their local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.Voters can also download an accessible application to vote absentee and submit it to their local clerk’s office by mail, email, or in person. Or they may visit their local clerk’s office to request an absentee ballot in person.\n\n\n\n\nLocate your local clerk’s office\n\n\n\nAccessible absentee ballot application\n\n\n\nLearn more about accessible voting in Michigan\n\n\n\n\n\nQ. What are my voting rights in Michigan?\n\nLanguage access: Michigan residents have the right to bring a non-English interpreter with them to the polls for assistance in casting a ballot. Your interpreter cannot influence your vote, cannot be your employer, an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union.\n\n\n\nNo photo identification requirement: If you do not have picture ID with you, you can still cast a ballot.\n\n\n\nNo-reason absentee voting: Every registered voter in Michigan has the right to use an absent voter ballot to vote from home, vote early, or vote by mail.\n\n\n\nSame-day voter registration: Eligible Michigan residents can register to vote on Election Day by visiting a designated local clerk’s office and providing proof of residency.\n\n\n\nReturning citizens: Michigan residents who are not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison have the right to register to vote and cast a ballot.\n\n\n\nVoter accessibility: Michigan voters have the right to accessible polling places and to utilize Voter Assist Terminals (VATs) for assistance casting a ballot. VATs are ballot marking devices with special accommodations for hearing, visual, physical, and other disabilities. Voters have the right to vote independently and privately without assistance using a VAT, and on-site election inspectors (poll workers) are available to assist or provide instruction upon request.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can I do if I feel my voting rights are being violated?\nIf you experience any issues casting your ballot on or before Election Day, contact the Election Protection Hotline for assistance:\n\n\n\n\nEnglish: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) \n\n\n\nSpanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) \n\n\n\nArabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) \n\n\n\nBengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) \n\n\n\n\n\nQ. Can you change your vote? What about emergencies? Where’s my ballot?\nAbsentee voters can change their vote ahead of Election Day by spoiling their original ballot. To do so, voters must submit a written request to their local clerk by 5 p.m. the Friday before the election and clarify whether they’d like to pick up their new ballot in person or have it mailed. \n\n\n\nDon’t wait too long — an absentee ballot cannot be spoiled on Election Day if it’s already been received by the clerk. \n\n\n\nTo check your ballot’s status or learn more about the voting process, visit Michigan Voter Information Center online.For information about write-in candidates, check out this manual.\n\n\n\n\nQ. Do you have to update registration if you move?\nYes. If you move within the same city, you need to update your registration with the municipal clerk. To do so online, complete this form.\n\n\n\n\nQ. What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?\nDouble voting is illegal, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000. It’s a felony under federal law too, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. \n\n\n\nIn Michigan, voters can vote in person or via absentee ballot, and state officials say there are safeguards to ensure residents don’t vote twice.\n\n\n\nEven so, St. Clair Shores residents and voting officials were charged with crimes in 2024 after four voted both absentee and in-person. One man was sentenced to probation, while charges against the others were dismissed.\n\n\n\nMichigan says it prevents double voting by giving workers at each site access to the Qualified Voter File, a database that tracks when a ballot is submitted. If a voter who has already cast an absentee ballot tries to vote a second time, the Qualified Voter File would show that, and the voter would not be issued a second ballot, according to the Secretary of State. \n\n\n\nIn the event a voter managed to get a second ballot because their absentee ballot was mailed but not yet received, for instance, the state says the entry for the first ballot would be “flagged” in the Qualified Voter File, “and the clerk would invalidate the first ballot.” After the first ballot is invalidated, the clerk would issue a new ballot.\n\n\n\n\nQ. Can dead people vote if they die after submitting an absentee ballot?\nMichigan law requires election clerks to make their “best effort” to remove and reject absentee ballots cast by voters who subsequently die before Election Day. That happened 3,469 times across the state in the 2020 presidential election. \n\n\n\nBetween 8,000 and 9,000 Michigan residents die in a typical month, but not all of them are voting age or are registered to participate in elections. \n\n\n\nStates vary on whether they count early ballots that are cast by voters who end up dying before Election Day. Ten states explicitly permit counting absentee ballots that were cast before a voter dies, but nine other states strictly prohibit it, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.\n\n\n\n\nQ. Are noncitizens registered to vote when obtaining state ID?\nAttempted voting by noncitizens is illegal and rare, but not unheard of: In 2024, a Michigan review found 15 noncitizens attempted to vote in an election that drew 5.7 million voters. \n\n\n\nWhile US citizens who apply for a Michigan driver’s license are automatically registered to vote, multiple safeguards are supposed to prevent noncitizens from registering after they get a driver license.\n\n\n\nUnder current Michigan law, a person must provide documents showing their citizenship status – such as their birth certificate, social security number or passport – in order to obtain their license or state ID. \n\n\n\nThe Secretary of State’s computerized license application system only allows U.S. citizens to become registered voters.\n\n\n\nThe system prevents voter registration for people providing noncitizen documents. Employees cannot manually override the system and must complete checks to ensure noncitizens have not been accidentally registered to vote.\n\n\n\nAutomatic voter registration was written into the Michigan Constitution as part of the 2018 “Promote the Vote” ballot proposal and expanded by lawmakers late last year. A report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Election Lab shows similar laws exist in nearly half the states.\n\n\n\nAccording to the National Conference of State Legislatures, automatic voter registration laws remove barriers to voter registration and improve election accuracy. Opponents say voters are provided insufficient notice of how they can opt out. To further safeguard against noncitizen voter registration, the Michigan Legislature recently approved an amendment to send registered voters a mail notice in 2025 that explains voter eligibility requirements and cautions that individuals must decline voter registration if they are not eligible to vote.\n\n\n\n\nQ. What does the law say about absentee ballot drop boxes?\nRules for absentee drop boxes — where voters can return absentee ballots rather than mailing them — are governed by state law, so cities cannot simply make their own rules. \n\n\n\nUnder current state law, every municipality must have at least one absentee ballot drop box, and larger municipalities must have one for every 15,000 registered voters.\n\n\n\nDrop boxes must be accessible 24 hours a day, every day, for the 40 days before Election Day. They must also be accessible until 8 p.m. on Election Day. For a list of all absentee ballot drop boxes in Michigan, click here.\n\n\n\nMichigan law holds that only members of your immediate family — in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren or an individual residing in your household — may return a ballot on your behalf. Handling a ballot for a non-relative is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison, a maximum $2,000 fine, or both.\n\n\n\n\nHow are absentee drop boxes monitored?\nMunicipalities must have video monitoring on their drop boxes within 75 days of an election under a bipartisan law passed in 2020.\n\n\n\nMichigan law requires all ballot drop boxes to be “securely locked” and affixed to the ground or another stationary object. They must be designed to stop someone from removing any absentee ballots or applications, when locked.\n\n\n\nOnly a city or township’s clerk, deputy clerk “or a sworn member of the clerk’s staff” can collect absentee ballots or applications from drop boxes under state law.\n\n\n\nExcept for absent voter ballot drop boxes located at a city or township clerk’s office or in an official satellite office, clerks must document each time absent voter ballot applications and absent voter ballot return envelopes are collected from an absent voter ballot drop box in that city or township. Clerks keep that information, which includes collection dates and drop box locations, for at least 22 months following the election.\n\n\n\n\nQ. Is it possible to vote in jail or prison?\nIf you are in jail or prison awaiting trial, you are eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Anyone serving a sentence in jail or prison after conviction cannot vote while incarcerated.\n\n\n\nThere is no state law requiring jails to facilitate voting, so access varies by facility. Advocates report limited access to absentee ballots and little voter registration support.\n\n\n\nIn Wayne County, there is a concentrated effort to help facilitate the vote: In 2022, some 500 people in jail voted, according to one estimate.\n\n\n\n\nQ. Can voters wear campaign buttons to vote?\nThe Secretary of State warns that “if you wear a button or shirt bearing election related images or slogans, you will be asked to cover or remove it. You may carry literature for personal use only. You may not distribute it, display it or leave it at the polling place.”\n\n\n\n\nQ. How common is voter fraud?\nFraud exists, but multiple studies have found that it is exceedingly rare and does not occur enough to change results of elections.\n\n\n\nDespite claims to the contrary, multiple studies — including those by conservative groups — have found few instances of fraud.\n\n\n\nThe right-leaning Heritage Foundation documented less than 20 cases of fraud in Michigan from 2007 to 2023, all of which resulted in criminal charges. The group points out that this is a sample and “demonstrates vulnerabilities in the election process.” \n\n\n\nA Republican-led investigation into Michigan’s 2020 presidential election confirmed the results, despite widespread Republican claims of vote rigging. The Associated Press reviewed every potential case of fraud in six states disputed by Donald Trump in the 2020 election and found fewer than 475 suspicious votes. The margin of victory in those states was more than 300,000 total votes.\n\n\n\nRead more: What happens to ballots in Michigan after they are cast\n\n\n\n\nQ. How secure are elections?\nMichigan requires testing of election equipment to ensure it’s reliable — and does so publicly. Likewise, voting machines must meet federal standards to minimize errors and produce a paper record for recounts and audits. \n\n\n\nMichigan also performs post-election audits of results, including a procedural audit “of the results in at least one race in each precinct randomly selected for audit and at least one statewide race or ballot question for statewide elections,” according to the group Verified Voting.To read more, check out this primer from the Bipartisan Policy Center.\n\n\n\n\nQ. How can you find out who is donating to a political candidate?\n\nFor state campaigns: Try searching a campaign finance database by the Secretary of State\n\n\n\nFor state financial disclosures, try Michigan’s search portal\n\n\n\nFederal campaign finance: click here\n\n\n\nPersonal finance disclosures for US Senate candidates here \n\n\n\n\nPersonal finance disclosures for US House candidates here\n\n\n\n\nQ. What is teen pre-registration? \nThe voting age is still 18, but 16- and 17-year-olds in Michigan will be able to pre-register to vote so they are automatically registered upon turning 18. The option is available until a teen is less than six months from turning 18, at which point they’d have to wait to register until their birthday. \n\n\n\n\nQ. What guardrails are in place for election results certification?\nNew laws governing election certification align Michigan with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. Among other things, the federal law makes clear that the vice president has a “ministerial” duty to count electoral votes that states send to Congress. The new Michigan law similarly states that partisan election canvassers at both the county and state levels have a “ministerial, clerical, and nondiscretionary duty” to certify results based on results compiled by local clerks.\n\n\n\nThe Michigan measure also speeds up the timeline for completing the post-election canvass and clarifies that only the governor can submit a list of presidential electors to Congress. It also changes the nominating process for the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers. \n\n\n\n\nQ. How can I work as a poll worker?\nDetroit has 500 voting precincts and 134 absentee counting boards. During an election, each of these precincts and boards requires a staff of paid precinct inspectors to assist voters as they arrive at the polls on Election Day.\n\n\n\nRegistered voters interested in serving as precinct inspectors must submit an election inspector application and take a brief test at the Detroit Department of Elections. In addition to your name, address and date of birth, applicants must include their political party preference and qualifications to fill the position such as education or experience.\n\n\n\nA precinct inspector who is 18 years of age or older must be a registered voter of the State. They cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate’s immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve.\n\n\n\nCitizens who are 16 and 17 may also apply and work as a precinct inspector.\n\n\n\nGo to the Department of Elections and complete the Election Inspector Application \n\n\n\nEach training session will last approximately two and a half hours.\n\n\n\nYou do not have to be a resident of Detroit. If you are 18 years of age or older, you must be registered to vote in Michigan; 16- or 17-year-olds may also work as poll workers.\n\n\n\nYou will be assigned to one of the polling precincts located throughout the City of Detroit. The goal is to assign you to the polling precinct closest to your home.\n\n\n\nYou will be paid based on classification. All poll workers’ checks are mailed within three to six weeks after each election. \n\n\n\n\nQ. What protections have been put in place for poll workers?\nA 2023 law made it a crime to intimidate or otherwise threaten election workers in an attempt to stop them from performing their duties. Penalties would start at 93 days in jail and up to a $500 fine for a first offense. \n\n\n\nOther legislation signed in recent years created an option for prospective election workers to apply online. \n\n\n\n\nQ. Can I get a ride to the polls?\nAnother recent law repeals a ban on hired transportation to voting booths, an 1895 law believed to have been the only one of its kind left in the country. \n\n\n\nRide-share companies such as Uber and Lyft had cited the law for not offering discounted rides to polls, as the companies do in other states, and the ban had long been the subject of legal disputes.\n\n\n\nCheck the news and social media closer to Election Day to see if any organizations, churches or nonprofits are offering free rides. \n\n\n\n\nQ. How can I get translation services?\nGo to https://www.michigan.gov/sos/language-services\n\n\n\n\nQ. How is my absentee ballot tracked and processed? \nNo-reason absentee voting, approved by voters in 2018, has become a popular option for casting ballots in Michigan.\n\n\n\nVoters can sign up for email or text alerts to track the status of their ballots once they’re submitted. In Detroit, you can go to detroitav.ballottrax.net/voter.\n\n\n\nThe more stringent tracking system also requires election officials to notify voters if their absentee application or ballot was rejected, along with the reason for doing so and how to resolve any issues. \n\n\n\nFrom a procedural standpoint, cities and townships of any size are now allowed to process and tabulate absentee ballots between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day, or on any of the eight days prior to Election Day if the municipality has over 5,000 residents. \n\n\n\nHowever, they cannot report any results until polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.  \n\n\n\nOnce voters return their absentee ballots by mail, drop them off at a designated ballot drop box or deliver them to their local clerk in person, election officials scan the ballot envelope into the computer system and verify that the signature on the ballot envelope correlates with the signature on file. \n\n\n\nIf a voter forgets to sign the envelope or the signature is significantly different than the one on file — or if someone else signed the envelope — the clerk’s office is supposed to notify the voter of the discrepancy and ask them to correct it. \n\n\n\nBallots are then sorted by voters’ ward and precinct and cross-checked to ensure the number of ballots matches what’s recorded on the computer. The ballots are then stored in bins by ward and precinct and remain in storage until they can be processed or counted unless there’s a change in a voter’s status or a voter asks to spoil their ballot ahead of Election Day. \n\n\n\nCities and townships of any size are now allowed to process and tabulate absentee ballots between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day, or on any of the eight days prior to Election Day if the municipality has over 5,000 residents. However, they cannot report any results until polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. \n\n\n\n\nQ. What is permanent absentee voting?\nInstead of submitting a new absentee ballot application for every election cycle, voters can opt to vote by mail in every election with a single application.\n\n\n\nRegistered voters who choose this option will get absentee ballots for all future elections unless they rescind their application, move without updating their registration address or don’t vote for six consecutive years. \n\n\n\nVoters can apply online and opt into the permanent program through the Secretary of State or by contacting their local clerk’s office. \n\n\n\nDon’t worry about finding a stamp, either — the changes also require election officials to provide pre-paid postage for absentee ballot-related mail. \n\n\n\n\nQ. How does absentee voting work for deployed military?\nAbsentee ballots cast by military or overseas voters will be given more time to count, even if they arrive after Election Day.\n\n\n\nTypically, the deadline for voting is 8 p.m. on the day of an election. But under a 2024 election law, if an out-of-country or military vote was postmarked on or before Election Day, and received by a clerk within six days of the election, the ballot would be added to the final count. \n\n\n\nIn June this year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed four bills into law that would delay the start of some local officials’ terms. The laws are designed to ensure that people don’t take office until every vote is counted in their elections.\n\n\n\nIn many communities, local officials previously took office almost immediately after Election Day, meaning ballots counted later might not be considered at all. That functionally disenfranchised military voters or those voting from overseas, whose ballots can be counted as long as they arrive within six days of an election.\n\n\n\nIn November 2024, for instance, 1,440 ballots were returned in that six-day window — 303 from military voters and 1,137 from civilians overseas.\n\n\n\nUnder the new laws, elected officers for cities, townships, and villages — supervisors, trustees, clerks, and so on — won’t be able to start their job any sooner than noon on the first day of the month following their election, which for many positions means Dec. 1. And no one will be able to start until the election is certified by the appropriate canvassers.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/voter-guide-2026-frequently-asked-questions-about-voting/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Laurén Abdel-Razzaq","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:29:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Fvoting-.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C594%26ssl%3D1","slug":"voter-guide-2026-frequently-asked-questions-about-voting"},{"id":"ndf8cw","title":"Voter guide 2026: How to vote in Michigan’s Primary election","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nIf you have suggestions for election coverage, reach out: info@bridgedetroit.com | (313) 284-6407\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want youyou to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use this nonpartis...","content":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nIf you have suggestions for election coverage, reach out: info@bridgedetroit.com | (313) 284-6407\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want youyou to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use this nonpartisan voter guide to help you prepare. Detroit Votes partnered with BridgeDetroit in the creation of this guide. \n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions about voting\n\n\n\n\nNonprofit Detroit Votes partnered with BridgeDetroit in the creation of this guide. \n\n\n\n\nKey Contacts\n\n\n\n\nElection Protection Hotline: 866-687-8683\n\n\n\nOffice of Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey: 313-224-3270\n\n\n\nOffice of Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett: 313-224-5525\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n\nThursday, June 25: First day for absentee ballot voting in the Primary election.\n\n\n\nMonday, July 20: Last day to register to vote online for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 25: First day of early in-person voting in Detroit for the Primary election.\n\n\n\nTuesday, Aug. 4: Michigan statewide Primary election — voters will decide major party nominees for governor, the state Legislature, Congress and more\n\n\n\nThursday, Sept. 24: First day for absentee ballot voting in the General election\n\n\n\nMonday, Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote online for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\nSaturday, Oct. 24: First day of early in-person voting in Detroit for the General election. \n\n\n\nTuesday, Nov. 3: Michigan statewide General election — voters will decide the state’s next governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state legislators, members of Congress and more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck your registration\n\n\n\nFirst, verify if you are already registered by putting your information into https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index and it will tell you. \n\n\n\nYou need the following qualifications to vote:\n\n\n\n\nBe a U.S. citizen\n\n\n\nBe at least 17.5 years old and turn 18 before Election Day\n\n\n\nHave lived in Detroit for at least 30 days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistering to vote\n\n\n\nAre you ready to register to vote? What you need to do depends on how close to the election it is. \n\n\n\nIf you aren’t already registered and it’s more than 14 days before the election, you have three options:\n\n\n\n\nYou can register to vote at the Detroit City Clerk’s office (2 Woodward Ave. #200 Detroit, MI 48226) or the Department of Elections (2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You need to prove that you live at your address, so you must bring a printed record of one of the following: \n\nYour Michigan driver’s license or state ID card\n\n\n\nA utility bill, bank statement, pay check, government check or any other government document with your name and Detroit address on it. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can register to vote online if you have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID here. If you don’t have one of those, you need to register in person at the City Clerk’s office. \n\nJuly 20 is the last day you can register to vote online for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nOct. 19 is the last day you can register to vote online for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can mail a completed voter registration application to the Detroit City Clerk (even if you don’t have a Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or Social Security number). Your application must be postmarked 14 days before Election Day or sooner. Download a voter registration application here. Fill out your application; put your completed application in an envelope addressed to Detroit City Clerk, 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226; stamp your envelope and put it in the mail.\n\nYour registration application must be postmarked on or before July 20 for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election and on or before Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf it is 14 days or fewer before the election, you must register to vote in person at a Detroit Early Vote Center or the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\n\nStarting on July 21, you’ll need to register in person at the Detroit City Clerk’s office with proof of residency for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nStarting on Oct. 20, you’ll need to register in person with the Detroit City Clerk’s office with proof of residency for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly voting \n\n\n\nWant to vote before Election Day? You can vote in person at the Detroit City Clerk’s office or at an Early Voting Site starting nine days before Election Day.\n\n\n\n\nYou can vote using an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office located at 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226 starting 40 days before Election Day until 4 p.m. the Monday before Election Day.\n\n\n\nFor the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary Election, you can vote early in person with an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office starting on June 25. If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can vote at the Clerk’s office until Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nFor the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, you can vote early in person with an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office starting on Sept. 24. If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can vote at the Clerk’s office until Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nYou can vote in person at a Detroit Early Voting Site. When you vote at an Early Voting Site, your voting experience will be similar to that of voting at a polling place on Election Day. You will complete your ballot, place it in a secrecy sleeve and then deposit it into the voting tabulator.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly in-person voting centers with dropboxes\n\n\n\n\nCity Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave. Ste 106 48226\n\n\n\nWCCCD Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Dr. 48219\n\n\n\nNorthwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. 48235\n\n\n\nFarwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Dr. 48234\n\n\n\nWCCCD Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner St. 48213\n\n\n\nDepartment of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd. 48202\n\n\n\nClark Park, 1130 Clark St. 48209\n\n\n\nAdams Butzel Recreation Complex, 10500 Lyndon St. 48238\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop box only locations\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 1:\n\nCrowell Community Center, 16630 Lahser Rd. 48219\n\n\n\nRouge Park Golf Course, 11701 Burt Rd. 48228\n\n\n\nNorth Rosedale Park Community House, 18445 Scarsdale St. 48223\n\n\n\nGreater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. 48219\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 2:\n\nLiberty Temple Baptist Church, 17188 Greenfield Rd. 48235\n\n\n\nGreater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC, 19190 Schaefer Hwy. 48235\n\n\n\nTindal Recreation Center, 10301 W. Seven Mile Rd. 48221\n\n\n\nPalmer Park Community Center, 1121 Merrill Plaisance St. 48203\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 3:\n\nPerfecting Church, 7616 E. Nevada St. 48234\n\n\n\nFaith Temple, 19000 Conant St. 48234\n\n\n\nGreater St. Paul, 15325 Gratiot Ave. 48205\n\n\n\nHeilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade St. 48205\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 4:\n\nBalduck Park, 5271 Canyon St. 48236\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 5:\n\nConsidine Center, 8904 Woodward Ave. 48202\n\n\n\nGreater Christ Baptist Church, 3544 Iroquois Ave. 48214\n\n\n\nHoratio Williams Foundation, 1010 Antietam Ave. 48207\n\n\n\nRenaissance Baptist Church, 1045 E. Grand Blvd. 48207\n\n\n\nButzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave. 48214\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 6:\n\nDetroit Pistons Performance Center, 690 Amsterdam St. 48202\n\n\n\nWCCCD Downtown Campus, 1001 W. Fort St. 48226\n\n\n\nUnity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman Ave. 48204\n\n\n\nKemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St. 48217\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 7:\n\nDavison Service Yard, 8221 W. Davison 48238\n\n\n\nWilliam S. Ford Memorial Church, 16400 W. Warren Ave. 48228\n\n\n\nEdison Library, 18400 Joy Rd. 48228\n\n\n\nChrist Temple Baptist Church, 10628 Plymouth Rd. 48204\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Some drop box locations are at the buildings listed. Some are located elsewhere in the parks or campuses. The addreses will take you to the correct locations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVote early from home\n\n\n\nPrefer to vote from home? Get your absentee ballot as soon as possible. Make sure you select the option to sign up for the “permanent mail ballot list” to receive an absentee ballot in the mail before every election. Request your ballot online here.\n\n\n\nCall the Detroit City Clerk’s office at 313-224-3270 and request an application for a ballot be mailed to you. Once you receive your application, mail it to the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\nDownload a ballot application form here and mail it to the Detroit City Clerk’s office: Detroit City Clerk, 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226\n\n\n\nDetroit Votes recommends you request your absentee ballot for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election by July 14 and for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election by Oct. 13.\n\n\n\nYou can check to see if the Detroit City Clerk’s office has received your application and if your ballot has been mailed to you by filling out this online form.\n\n\n\nOnce you receive your absentee ballot, you need to:\n\n\n\n\nFill out your ballot\n\n\n\nPlace your ballot in the provided envelope\n\n\n\nSign the outside of the envelope with your official signature that matches your voter registration\n\n\n\n\nFinally, return your absentee ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day.\n\n\n\nYour ballot must be received by the Detroit City Clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.\n\n\n\nDetroit Votes recommends getting your ballot in the mail at least 2 weeks before Election Day. For the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election, that means mailing it in by July 21. For the Nov. 3, 2026 General election, thatmeans mailing it by Oct. 20.\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you could drop your ballot off at the Detroit City Clerk’s office, at an Early Voting Site, or in a secure drop box. You can also have an immediate family member or someone who lives with you drop your ballot off at the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\nCall the Detroit City Clerk at 313-224-3270 before 5 p.m. on the last Friday before Election Day to request that your ballot be picked up.\n\n\n\nYou can track the status of your absentee ballot here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVoting on Election Day\n\n\n\nIf you are registered to vote, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m. at your polling place, you will be able to vote.\n\n\n\nYou can find your polling place online at the Michigan Voter Information Center or by calling the Detroit City Clerk at (313) 224-3270.\n\n\n\nYour polling place will likely be near the address you registered to vote with. But it may have changed from last year, so verify before you show up to the polling place. \n\n\n\nIf you are not registered to vote, you can also register to vote on Election Day and vote at the same time, but you will have to go to the right location. \n\n\n\nThis option is only available at the Detroit City Clerk’s office (2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226) or the Department of Elections (2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226). Make sure you bring one type (paper or electronic copy) of “proof of residency” with you. These include: \n\n\n\n\nYour Michigan driver’s license or state ID cards.\n\n\n\nA utility bill, bank statement, pay check, government check or any other government document with your name and Detroit address on it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA note about photo ID\n\n\n\nYou do not need a photo ID to register to vote. If you register to vote in person, you will be asked to show your photo ID. If you don’t have your ID, you can sign a form provided by a poll worker and then complete your voter registration. Bring “proof of residency” with you if you are registering to vote within 14 days of Election Day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCombatting misinformation\n\n\n\nIf you encounter what you believe to be misinformation, you can report it to the state by emailing misinformation@michigan.gov. Read more about how to be an informed voter and detect misinformation.\n\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you!\n\n\n\nBridge Listens is a yearlong listening effort to identify Michigan’s most important issues and ensure politicians address them. The initiative intends to ground 2026 elections in fact-based journalism and engagement, concluding with an Issues Summit. Read all about it here.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/voter-guide-2026-how-to-vote-in-michigans-primary-election/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Laurén Abdel-Razzaq","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:26:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fvoters-inside-Osborn-High-School-e1782495339761.jpg%3Ffit%3D771%252C1024%26ssl%3D1","slug":"voter-guide-2026-how-to-vote-in-michigans-primary-election"},{"id":"u4tda9","title":"Voter guide 2026: Everything you need to know about voting in Detroit","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want you to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use this nonpartisan voter guide to help you prepare. \n\n\n\nDetroit Votes and Bridge Michigan partnered with BridgeDetroit i...","content":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nBridgeDetroit will never tell you who to vote for. But we do want you to feel informed and empowered to vote. Use this nonpartisan voter guide to help you prepare. \n\n\n\nDetroit Votes and Bridge Michigan partnered with BridgeDetroit in the creation of this guide. If you have suggestions for election coverage, reach out: info@bridgedetroit.com | (313) 284-6407\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions about voting\n\n\n\nHow to vote in Michigan’s Primary election\n\n\n\nHow to be an informed voter and detect misinformation\n\n\n\nWhat happens to ballots in Michigan\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Contacts\n\n\n\n\nElection Protection Hotline: 866-687-8683\n\n\n\nOffice of Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey: 313-224-3270\n\n\n\nOffice of Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett: 313-224-5525\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n\nThursday, June 25: First day for absentee ballot voting in the Primary election.\n\n\n\nMonday, July 20: Last day to register to vote online for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 25: First day of early in-person voting in Detroit for the Primary election.\n\n\n\nTuesday, Aug. 4: Michigan statewide Primary election — voters will decide major party nominees for governor, the state Legislature, Congress and more\n\n\n\nThursday, Sept. 24: First day for absentee ballot voting in the General election\n\n\n\nMonday, Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote online for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\nSaturday, Oct. 24: First day of early in-person voting in Detroit for the General election. \n\n\n\nTuesday, Nov. 3: Michigan statewide General election — voters will decide the state’s next governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state legislators, members of Congress and more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the statewide candidates? \n\n\n\n\nFull list of candidates for every race\n\n\n\nRepublicans for governor: Mike Cox, John James, Perry Johnson, Aric Nesbitt, Ralph Rebandt\n\n\n\nDemocrats for governor: Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson\n\nGovernor candidate stances on key issues: K-12 schools | Health care | Data centers | Taxes  \n\n\n\n\n\nAttorney General: Doug Lloyd (R) v. Eli Savit (D)\n\n\n\nSecretary of State: Anthony Forlini (R) v. Garlin Gilchrist II (D)  \n\n\n\nUS Senate: Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D) vs Mike Rogers (R)\n\n\n\nUS House: Explore candidates in all 13 districts\n\n\n\nMichigan House: Candidates in all 110 districts\n\n\n\nMichigan Senate: Candidates in all 38 districts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the countywide candidates?\n\n\n\nCounty Executive\n\n\n\n\nWarren C. Evans (D)\n\n\n\nSigmunt John Szczepkowski, Jr (D)\n\n\n\nMichael A. Evans (R)\n\n\n\n\nCounty Commissioner – District 5 (partial term ending Jan. 1, 2028)\n\n\n\n\nJenell C. Mansfield (D)\n\n\n\nAngelique Peterson-Mayberry (D)\n\n\n\n\nDelegate to County Convention\n\n\n\n\nRyjean Reid (D)\n\n\n\n\n3rd Circuit Court\n\n\n\nNo Primary because candidates are nonpartisan. Detroiters can vote on their choices in the General election.\n\n\n\n\nIncumbent – 6-year term (16 positions)\n\nDavid J. Allen\n\n\n\nChandra W. Baker-Robinson\n\n\n\nChristopher M. Blount\n\n\n\nNicole L. Castka\n\n\n\nBradley L. Cobb\n\n\n\nChris Dingell\n\n\n\nCharlene M. Elder\n\n\n\nHelal A. Farhat\n\n\n\nNicole N. Goodson\n\n\n\nEdward J. Joseph\n\n\n\nMary Beth Kelly\n\n\n\nDon Knapp\n\n\n\nCylenthia LaToye Miller\n\n\n\nCarla G. Testani\n\n\n\nMargaret M. Van Houten\n\n\n\nShannon Nicol Walker\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-incumbent – 6-year term (1 position)\n\nShakira Lynn Hawkins\n\n\n\n\n\nIncumbent – partial term ending 01/01/2031 (1 position)\n\nAliyah S. Sabree\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProbate court \n\n\n\nNo Primary because candidates are nonpartisan. Detroiters can vote on their choices in the General election.\n\n\n\n\nNon-incumbent – 6-year term (3 positions)\n\nSarah Colegrove\n\n\n\nSuzanne Fanning\n\n\n\nVanessa M. Moss\n\n\n\n\n\n\n36th District Court\n\n\n\nNo Primary because candidates are nonpartisan. Detroiters can vote on their choices in the General election.\n\n\n\n\nIncumbent – 6-year term (6 positions)\n\nDemetria Brue\n\n\n\nE. Lynise Bryant\n\n\n\nAdrienne Hinnant-Johnson\n\n\n\nShannon A. Holmes\n\n\n\nKenneth J. King\n\n\n\nMillicent D. Sherman\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-incumbent – 6-year term (3 positions)\n\nWIlliam Burton, Jr.\n\n\n\nDelphia J. Burton\n\n\n\nJo A. Irby\n\n\n\n\n\nIncumbent – partial term ending 01/01/2031 (3 positions)\n\nPonce D. Clay\n\n\n\nHerman Griffin IV\n\n\n\nChastity A. Youngblood\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWayne County Community College District \n\n\n\nNo Primary because candidates are nonpartisan. Detroiters can vote on their choices in the General election.\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 2 trustee\n\nAsm Kamal Rahman\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 8 trustee\n\nSusan C. Steeby\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 9 trustee\n\nSharon P. Scott\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are the citywide candidates? \n\n\n\nCongressional Districts (U.S. House)\n\n\n\n\n12th District: Covers Western Detroit, along with areas like Dearborn, Redford, and Southfield.\n\nShanelle Jackson (D) \n\n\n\nByron H. Nolen (D)\n\n\n\nRashida Tlaib (D) \n\n\n\nJames D. Hooper R) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more on the race from the Arab American News.\n\n\n\n\n13th District: Covers Eastern Detroit, along with suburbs like Hamtramck and the Grosse Pointes.\n\nShri Thanedar (D) – incumbent\n\n\n\nDonavan McKinney (D) \n\n\n\nMary Waters (D) – disqualified\n\n\n\nJohn Goci (D) – disqualified and running a write-in campaign\n\n\n\nMartell D. Bivings (R) -disqualified \n\n\n\nRaphiel King (R) -disqualified \n\n\n\nT.P. Nykoriak (R) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more on the race here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState Senate district seats \n\n\n\n\nDistrict 1\n\nAbraham Aiyash (D)\n\n\n\nJustin Onwenu (D)\n\n\n\nPatrick O’Connell ®\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 2\n\nAbbas Alawieh (D)\n\n\n\nErin Byrnes (D)\n\n\n\nHarry Sawicki (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 3\n\nMohammad Alam (D)\n\n\n\nBobby Christian Sr. (D) – withdrawn\n\n\n\nJohn Conyers III (D) \n\n\n\nLeJuan Council (D)\n\n\n\nLaTanya Garrett (D)\n\n\n\nKorey Hall (D)\n\n\n\nKimberly Hill Knott (D)\n\n\n\nAdam Hollier (D)\n\n\n\nGary Hunter (D)\n\n\n\nTheodore Jones (D) – withdrawn\n\n\n\nToinu Reeves (D)\n\n\n\nAbraham Shaw (D)\n\n\n\nEboni Taylor (D)\n\n\n\nRachel Udabe (D) – withdrawn\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 6\n\nMary Cavanagh (D)\n\n\n\nStephen Jensen (D)\n\n\n\nJoi Pokerwinski (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 7\n\nJason Hoskins (D)\n\n\n\nShadia Martini (D)\n\n\n\nRakesh Ramakrishnan (D)\n\n\n\nAnthony R. Paesano (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 8\n\nDayna Polehanki (D)\n\n\n\nDean Raymond Wojtowicz (D) – withdrawn\n\n\n\nKenneth Massey (R) \n\n\n\nJody White (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 10\n\nMark Anthony Murphy Jr. (D)\n\n\n\nNatalie Price (D)\n\n\n\nAmanda Treppa (D)\n\n\n\nMichelle Nard (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 11\n\nJoseph Michael Hunt (D)\n\n\n\nAlysha Johnson (D) \n\n\n\nVeronica Klinefelt (D)\n\n\n\nJohnnie S. Townsend (R)\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 12\n\nKevin Hertel (D)\n\n\n\nJoseph A. Backus (R)\n\n\n\nPatrick Shawn Biange (R)\n\n\n\nJohn Goldwater (R)\n\n\n\nEileen Tesch (R)\n\n\n\nShelley Wright (R)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState House district seats\n\n\n\nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetroit Board of Education\n\n\n\nThere are five seats up for election on the Detroit Board of Education. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON\n\n\n\nWhat are the ballot issues Detroiters can vote on?\n\n\n\nWayne County Transit Authority Wayne County Public Transportation Millage\n\n\n\nRead a breakdown of the issue here.\n\n\n\n\nLanguage on the ballot: A proposal to authorize the Wayne County Transit Authority to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Wayne County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and the general public to access healthcare, education, and other daily needs. \n\nThe millage would be levied at a maximum rate of 0.9831 mills (0.98 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of 10 years beginning with the 2026 tax year levy and ending with the 2035 tax year levy. \n\n\n\nThis millage would replace an expiring millage levied by the Wayne County Transit Authority supporting the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (“SMART”). \n\n\n\nIf this new millage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and regional transit providers. It is estimated that $57,616,329.00 will be collected in the first year. \n\n\n\nShould this proposal be adopted? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProposal S Detroit Public Schools Community District Operating Millage Replacement Proposal\n\n\n\nRead a breakdown of the issue here.\n\n\n\n\nLanguage on the ballot: If it is determined that the School District of the City of Detroit is no longer authorized to levy an operating millage to retire its legacy debt under State law this proposal would replace that levy by authorizing the Detroit Public Schools Community District to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences (owner occupied homes) and other property exempt by law, for general operating purposes and allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills in the event of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 6 mills. This authorization will allow the School District to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State. \n\nShall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law, situated within the Detroit Public Schools Community District, County of Wayne, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 24 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable annual levy ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of twenty (20) years, 2026 to 2045, inclusive? This operating millage if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $112,000,000 during the 2026 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you!\n\n\n\nBridge Listens is a yearlong listening effort to identify Michigan’s most important issues and ensure politicians address them. The initiative intends to ground 2026 elections in fact-based journalism and engagement, concluding with an Issues Summit. Read all about it here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to vote in Michigan’s Primary election\n\n\n\nCheck your registration\n\n\n\nFirst, verify if you are already registered by putting your information into https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index and it will tell you. \n\n\n\nYou need the following qualifications to vote:\n\n\n\n\nBe a U.S. citizen\n\n\n\nBe at least 17.5 years old and turn 18 before Election Day\n\n\n\nHave lived in Detroit for at least 30 days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistering to vote\n\n\n\nAre you ready to register to vote? What you need to do depends on how close to the election it is. \n\n\n\nIf you aren’t already registered and it’s more than 14 days before the election, you have three options:\n\n\n\n\nYou can register to vote at the Detroit City Clerk’s office (2 Woodward Ave. #200 Detroit, MI 48226) or the Department of Elections (2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You need to prove that you live at your address, so you must bring a printed record of one of the following:\n\nYour Michigan driver’s license or state ID card\n\n\n\nA utility bill, bank statement, pay check, government check or any other government document with your name and Detroit address on it. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can register to vote online if you have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID here. If you don’t have one of those, you need to register in person at the City Clerk’s office.\n\nJuly 20 is the last day you can register to vote online for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nOct. 19 is the last day you can register to vote online for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can mail a completed voter registration application to the Detroit City Clerk (even if you don’t have a Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or Social Security number). Your application must be postmarked 14 days before Election Day or sooner. Download a voter registration application here. Fill out your application; put your completed application in an envelope addressed to Detroit City Clerk, 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226; stamp your envelope and put it in the mail.\n\nYour registration application must be postmarked on or before July 20 for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election and on or before Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf it is 14 days or fewer before the election, you must register to vote in person at a Detroit Early Vote Center or the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\n\nStarting on July 21, you’ll need to register in person at the Detroit City Clerk’s office with proof of residency for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election.\n\n\n\nStarting on Oct. 20, you’ll need to register in person with the Detroit City Clerk’s office with proof of residency for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly voting \n\n\n\nWant to vote before Election Day? You can vote in person at the Detroit City Clerk’s office or at an Early Voting Site starting nine days before Election Day.\n\n\n\n\nYou can vote using an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office located at 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226 starting 40 days before Election Day until 4 p.m. the Monday before Election Day.\n\n\n\nFor the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary Election, you can vote early in person with an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office starting on June 25. If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can vote at the Clerk’s office until Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nFor the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, you can vote early in person with an absentee ballot at the Detroit City Clerk’s office starting on Sept. 24. If you are registered to vote at your current address, you can vote at the Clerk’s office until Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nYou can vote in person at a Detroit Early Voting Site. When you vote at an Early Voting Site, your voting experience will be similar to that of voting at a polling place on Election Day. You will complete your ballot, place it in a secrecy sleeve and then deposit it into the voting tabulator.\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly in-person voting centers with dropboxes\n\n\n\n\nCity Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave. Ste 106 48226\n\n\n\nWCCCD Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Dr. 48219\n\n\n\nNorthwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. 48235\n\n\n\nFarwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Dr. 48234\n\n\n\nWCCCD Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner St. 48213\n\n\n\nDepartment of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd. 48202\n\n\n\nClark Park, 1130 Clark St. 48209\n\n\n\nAdams Butzel Recreation Complex, 10500 Lyndon St. 48238\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop box only locations\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 1:\n\nCrowell Community Center, 16630 Lahser Rd. 48219\n\n\n\nRouge Park Golf Course, 11701 Burt Rd. 48228\n\n\n\nNorth Rosedale Park Community House, 18445 Scarsdale St. 48223\n\n\n\nGreater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. 48219\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 2:\n\nLiberty Temple Baptist Church, 17188 Greenfield Rd. 48235\n\n\n\nGreater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC, 19190 Schaefer Hwy. 48235\n\n\n\nTindal Recreation Center, 10301 W. Seven Mile Rd. 48221\n\n\n\nPalmer Park Community Center, 1121 Merrill Plaisance St. 48203\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 3:\n\nPerfecting Church, 7616 E. Nevada St. 48234\n\n\n\nFaith Temple, 19000 Conant St. 48234\n\n\n\nGreater St. Paul, 15325 Gratiot Ave. 48205\n\n\n\nHeilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade St. 48205\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 4:\n\nBalduck Park, 5271 Canyon St. 48236\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 5:\n\nConsidine Center, 8904 Woodward Ave. 48202\n\n\n\nGreater Christ Baptist Church, 3544 Iroquois Ave. 48214\n\n\n\nHoratio Williams Foundation, 1010 Antietam Ave. 48207\n\n\n\nRenaissance Baptist Church, 1045 E. Grand Blvd. 48207\n\n\n\nButzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave. 48214\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 6:\n\nDetroit Pistons Performance Center, 690 Amsterdam St. 48202\n\n\n\nWCCCD Downtown Campus, 1001 W. Fort St. 48226\n\n\n\nUnity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman Ave. 48204\n\n\n\nKemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St. 48217\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict 7:\n\nDavison Service Yard, 8221 W. Davison 48238\n\n\n\nWilliam S. Ford Memorial Church, 16400 W. Warren Ave. 48228\n\n\n\nEdison Library, 18400 Joy Rd. 48228\n\n\n\nChrist Temple Baptist Church, 10628 Plymouth Rd. 48204\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Some drop box locations are at the buildings listed. Some are located elsewhere in the parks or campuses. The addreses will take you to the correct locations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVote early from home\n\n\n\nPrefer to vote from home? Get your absentee ballot as soon as possible. Make sure you select the option to sign up for the “permanent mail ballot list” to receive an absentee ballot in the mail before every election. Request your ballot online here.\n\n\n\nCall the Detroit City Clerk’s office at 313-224-3270 and request an application for a ballot be mailed to you. Once you receive your application, mail it to the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\nDownload a ballot application form here and mail it to the Detroit City Clerk’s office: Detroit City Clerk, 2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226\n\n\n\nDetroit Votes recommends you request your absentee ballot for the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election by July 14 and for the Nov. 3, 2026 General election by Oct. 13.\n\n\n\nYou can check to see if the Detroit City Clerk’s office has received your application and if your ballot has been mailed to you by filling out this online form.\n\n\n\nOnce you receive your absentee ballot, you need to:\n\n\n\n\nFill out your ballot\n\n\n\nPlace your ballot in the provided envelope\n\n\n\nSign the outside of the envelope with your official signature that matches your voter registration\n\n\n\n\nFinally, return your absentee ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day.\n\n\n\nYour ballot must be received by the Detroit City Clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.\n\n\n\nDetroit Votes recommends getting your ballot in the mail at least 2 weeks before Election Day. For the Aug. 4, 2026 Primary election, that means mailing it in by July 21. For the Nov. 3, 2026 General election, thatmeans mailing it by Oct. 20.\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you could drop your ballot off at the Detroit City Clerk’s office, at an Early Voting Site, or in a secure drop box. You can also have an immediate family member or someone who lives with you drop your ballot off at the Detroit City Clerk’s office.\n\n\n\nCall the Detroit City Clerk at 313-224-3270 before 5 p.m. on the last Friday before Election Day to request that your ballot be picked up.\n\n\n\nYou can track the status of your absentee ballot here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVoting on Election Day\n\n\n\nIf you are registered to vote, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m. at your polling place, you will be able to vote.\n\n\n\nYou can find your polling place online at the Michigan Voter Information Center or by calling the Detroit City Clerk at (313) 224-3270.\n\n\n\nYour polling place will likely be near the address you registered to vote with. But it may have changed from last year, so verify before you show up to the polling place. \n\n\n\nIf you are not registered to vote, you can also register to vote on Election Day and vote at the same time, but you will have to go to the right location. \n\n\n\nThis option is only available at the Detroit City Clerk’s office (2 Woodward Ave. #200, Detroit, MI 48226) or the Department of Elections (2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226). Make sure you bring one type (paper or electronic copy) of “proof of residency” with you. These include: \n\n\n\n\nYour Michigan driver’s license or state ID cards.\n\n\n\nA utility bill, bank statement, pay check, government check or any other government document with your name and Detroit address on it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA note about photo ID\n\n\n\nYou do not need a photo ID to register to vote. If you register to vote in person, you will be asked to show your photo ID. If you don’t have your ID, you can sign a form provided by a poll worker and then complete your voter registration. Bring “proof of residency” with you if you are registering to vote within 14 days of Election Day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCombatting misinformation\n\n\n\nIf you encounter what you believe to be misinformation, you can report it to the state by emailing misinformation@michigan.gov. Read more about how to be an informed voter and detect misinformation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore from Bridge Michigan\n\n\n\nVoter guide\n\n\n\n\nFAQ Squad – Absentee Ballots\n\n\n\nFAQ Squad – Perry Johnson\n\n\n\nFAQ Squad – State of the State\n\n\n\nWatch: Legislative gridlock\n\n\n\nWatch: Youth mental health outsourcing\n\n\n\nWatch: Health care election impacts\n\n\n\nWatch: Medical debt, health care costs\n\n\n\n\nPolls\n\n\n\n\nGovernor race (open)\n\n\n\nUS Senate race (open)\n\n\n\n4th US House District, (West Michigan, incumbent Bill Huizenga)\n\n\n\n7th US House District, (mid-Michigan, incumbent Tom Barrett)\n\n\n\n10th US House District, (mostly Macomb, vacated by John James)","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/2026-michigan-voter-guide-what-to-know/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Laurén Abdel-Razzaq","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:25:11.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fvote_AP.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","slug":"voter-guide-2026-everything-you-need-to-know-about-voting-in-detroit"},{"id":"ffhltw","title":"Data center news: Lawmakers target University of Michigan’s zoning immunity","excerpt":"Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities.\n\n\n\n Michigan lawmakers move to strip University of Michigan’s zoning immunity after data center battle Three Michigan Democratic l...","content":"Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities.\n\n\n\n Michigan lawmakers move to strip University of Michigan’s zoning immunity after data center battle Three Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation requiring the University of Michigan to follow local zoning rules for any land purchased after 2027. If approved, the Constitutional amendment would go before voters. The bills stem from U-M’s plan to build what it calls a high-performance computing facility with Los Alamos National Laboratory in Ypsilanti Township — without the community’s support. U-M threatened legal action over a utility moratorium that could delay the project.  Source: MLive\n\n\n\n Washington Township supervisor cheered data center he later moved to block Washington Township residents are furious after FOIA-obtained emails revealed their township supervisor was secretly negotiating with real estate developer Prologis over an 800-megawatt data center campus, even as he publicly championed transparency. Supervisor Sam Previti told DTE he was “excited” to facilitate the project, yet later imposed a moratorium on data centers, WDIV reports. Prologis ultimately withdrew after DTE said it couldn’t supply sufficient power, but some residents say trust in local leadership is broken.  Source: WDIV-TV\n\n\n\n While Washington debates Chinese robotics, Michigan data center is buying them Hyperscale Data is deploying 143 humanoid robots from Chinese manufacturer AgiBot at its 617,000-square-foot Dowagiac, Michigan campus, representing a $13.4-million investment. The first 30 robots will collect real-world training data for physical AI systems. The rollout arrives as Congress considers restricting Chinese robotics technology from federal procurement, though private companies would remain unaffected. The company frames the project as positioning Michigan as a hub for embodied AI development.  Source: International Business Times\n\n\n\n Nuclear power, coal plants, data centers: Energy secretary’s vision for Michigan U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Lansing and tied the reopening of the Palisades nuclear plant to powering Michigan’s data center growth, arguing it will lower utility rates. Wright, a self-described “huge fan of AI data centers,” warned against imposing developments on unwilling communities, saying developers must engage residents early. Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall echoed that secrecy fuels opposition, while Wright defended keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant open to meet rising energy demand.  Source: WKAR-FM\n\n\n\n Report: Data centers are neither saviors nor villains A Citizens Research Council of Michigan report delivers a nuanced verdict on data centers: they won’t overwhelm the state’s power grid or water supply, but they’re no economic windfall either. Permanent job creation is minimal, with most activity concentrated in construction. Noise pollution near residential areas emerged as the most serious concern. The report urges communities to evaluate proposals case-by-case rather than reflexively approving or rejecting them, while negotiating strong community benefit agreements.  Source: Metro Times\n\n\n\n Michigan Chamber pushes back on moratorium with data center reform plan Business consultants commissioned by the Michigan Chamber Foundation and Detroit Regional Chamber recommended a suite of data center regulations, including ratepayer protections, water recycling mandates, limits on government NDAs, and incentives for brownfield development. The report arrives as competing legislative proposals emerge in Lansing, with Senate Democrats pushing an eight-bill package and a bipartisan group rallying for a statewide moratorium — which the Michigan Chamber opposes, arguing Michigan risks losing major investment by sitting out.  Source: The Detroit News The case for data centers that nobody wants to hear Despite widespread public opposition and political momentum toward moratoriums, the backlash against AI data centers rests on inflated claims, Elias Wachtel argues in The Atlantic. Water usage statistics are often misleading, electricity concerns depend heavily on location, and job creation benefits are real and lasting. Loudoun County, Virginia illustrates how data centers can dramatically boost local tax revenue while reducing homeowner tax rates. The debate reflects deeper anxieties about AI itself rather than sober analysis of data centers’ actual trade-offs.  Source: The Atlantic \n\n\n\n Mystery tech giant eyes 800-acre Michigan campus Near Grand Rapids An unnamed technology company is seeking to build a massive data center campus on roughly 800 acres in Solon Township, Kent County, about 20 miles north of Grand Rapids. The project, internally called “Project Peninsula,” could exceed $1 billion in investment and encompass up to 800,000 square feet. Negotiations are ongoing through local economic development group The Right Place, though the township currently has a six-month moratorium on data center proposals and tabled new zoning ordinances until July.  Source: Data Center Dynamics","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/data-center-news-michigan-university-zoning/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Dustin Blitchok","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:22:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FIMG_7315-min-1024x768.jpg","slug":"data-center-news-lawmakers-target-university-of-michigans-zoning-immunity"},{"id":"8181u","title":"‘Destination Detroit’ tells stories of people who shaped the region — from the city’s historic past to its newest arrivals","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor generations, Detroiters’ resilience and ingenuity helped transform America. Our region’s history is part of the nation’s evolving story as Detroit has been a magnet across generations.\n\n\n\nAhead of America’s 250th...","content":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor generations, Detroiters’ resilience and ingenuity helped transform America. Our region’s history is part of the nation’s evolving story as Detroit has been a magnet across generations.\n\n\n\nAhead of America’s 250th anniversary, Detroit PBS premiered its new one-hour documentary, “Destination Detroit,” on Monday, June 22.\n\n\n\nThis documentary explores the histories of people who helped shape Southeast Michigan, starting with the arrivals of their families in the region.\n\n\n\n“The film was our effort to bring a new and clearer lens to the legacy of the people who built this city,” said Bill Kubota, the film’s director and a senior producer at Detroit PBS. “They were eager to share their family histories but also their hopes for the future.”\n\n\n\nThe documentary captures the roots of the city and the lives of its people, spanning their history from Detroit becoming a city in 1701 to the settlers of the 1800s to the Great Migration from the South in the 1900s to more recent neighbors from Africa, Asia, Europe, Canada and Latin America.\n\n\n\n“Destination Detroit” features interviews with more than 60 people, representative of the region’s diverse communities, including:\n\n\n\n\nMary Sheffield, the newly elected mayor of Detroit, discusses her family’s legacy. Her grandfather, Horace Sheffield Junior, came with his family from Georgia in 1918. He was integral to the Civil Rights Movement working with Martin Luther King Jr. on the Freedom Marches in Detroit and Washington, D.C., and instrumental in African Americans gaining leadership roles in the UAW.\n\n\n\nDearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud recounts how his family settled in this city, the home of the Ford Motor Company, a mosaic of Middle Eastern nationalities and the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the U.S.\n\n\n\nGenealogist Karen Batchelor, while exploring her ancestors’ history, learned one of them fought in the American Revolutionary War. She became the first African American member of the Daughters of the American Revolution nearly a half century ago.\n\n\n\nRestaurateur Mamba Hamissi, the co-owner of Detroit’s Baobab Fare specializing in East African cuisine, describes how he came to the U.S. as a refugee from Burundi and the success he achieved as an entrepreneur.\n\n\n\nHistorian and author Ken Coleman explains that there has been an African American presence in Detroit since the 1700s, the phenomenal growth in the Black population in the 20th century and some of the opposition faced over the years.\n\n\n\nRadio host and musician Vaughn Masropian tells the story of neighbors hiding his grandmother from the Armenian genocide. She survived, and his parents made their way to Metro Detroit, where their community still sings the praises of those who sacrificed so they could build a life in this country.\n\n\n\nSandy Fatt of the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee describes how many of the first Chinese came to Detroit at the turn of the last century, the legacy of the city’s Chinatown and how she wants to preserve and revive the neighborhood.\n\n\n\nPolish and Mexican American documentarian Len Radjewski Fraga created a film about his grandparents’ journey to Michigan from Mexico based on an audio tape recorded more than a half century ago.\n\n\n\n\nDetroit PBS launched its Destination Detroit project last year. The station invited the public to share how Detroit became their families’ destination. People explained why their relatives came to Detroit and recounted the lives they built once here. The initial interviews took place at the recently renovated and reopened Michigan Central Station — the iconic landmark train depot that greeted new arrivals in Detroit for nearly 75 years before closing in 1988.\n\n\n\nThe filmmaker took those stories and added dozens of others recorded throughout the community to create “Destination Detroit.”\n\n\n\nAfter its Detroit PBS premiere, the documentary will be made available to public television stations across the nation, through APT (American Public Television).\n\n\n\n“These remarkable stories are as rich and diverse as the individuals who tell them,” Detroit PBS President and CEO Rich Homberg said. “To listen to their tales is to truly understand our community, past and present.”\n\n\n\nWatch the “Destination Detroit” documentary on Detroit PBS.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/destination-detroit-tells-stories-of-people-who-shaped-the-region-from-the-citys-historic-past-to-its-newest-arrivals-detroit-pbs/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:21:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20260617-DESTINATION-DETROIT-graphic-scaled-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C568%26ssl%3D1","slug":"destination-detroit-tells-stories-of-people-who-shaped-the-region-from-the-citys-historic-past-to-it"},{"id":"5x7mp9","title":"Michigan environmental news: Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO loses appeal of prison sentence","excerpt":"Appeals court upholds 19-year sentence for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith lost his appeal of a 19-year prison sentence for embezzling more than $44 million from the nonprofit. A federal appeals panel dismissed Smith’s appeal, ruling h...","content":"Appeals court upholds 19-year sentence for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith lost his appeal of a 19-year prison sentence for embezzling more than $44 million from the nonprofit. A federal appeals panel dismissed Smith’s appeal, ruling he had waived his right to appeal as part of his plea agreement. Smith, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, is serving his sentence at a federal prison in Milan, Michigan. His conviction prompted significant governance reforms at the conservancy.  Source: Detroit Free Press\n\n\n\n Detroit hands neighborhood solar projects to DTE after contractor exits business Detroit City Council voted 6-3 to transfer three neighborhood solar projects from Boston-based Lightstar Renewables to DTE Energy after Lightstar announced it was exiting the solar development business following a private equity acquisition. DTE will now oversee all five solar sites across 165 acres of largely vacant Detroit land. Nearby homeowners are receiving free energy-efficiency upgrades in exchange for the solar fields. Three council members voted against the move, citing distrust of DTE and frustration over delayed action.  Source: Axios\n\n\n\n $20 million Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park set for fall 2027 opening Detroit leaders and the Detroit Pistons broke ground Thursday on the $20 million Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park on the city’s west side. The 25,000-square-foot facility, funded by Pistons owner Tom Gores and the Gores Family Foundation, will include a gym, classrooms, and activity spaces for dance and reading. It will be the only indoor year-round recreation center in Detroit’s 7th District and is expected to open in fall 2027.  Source: WXYZ-TV\n\n\n\n Michigan judge warns dam sale could leave ratepayers holding the bag A Michigan administrative law judge has called Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 hydroelectric dams to Maryland-based Confluence Hydro for $1 each “highly problematic” and inconsistent with the public interest. The judge raised concerns about Confluence’s financial stability and long-term operational risks. Opponents argue the deal is unfair to ratepayers and threatens dam safety. Consumers Energy warns the dams would be decommissioned if the sale falls through. The Michigan Public Service Commission will make the final decision later this year.  Source: WWTV \n\n\n\n How BP secretly shaped the most influential climate paper of a generation A ProPublica and Drilled investigation reveals that BP secretly shaped the landmark 2004 “Wedges” climate paper by Princeton scientists Robert Socolow and Stephen Pacala. After donating $15 million to create Princeton’s Carbon Mitigation Initiative, BP executives reviewed drafts, suggested edits, and helped popularize the research, which heavily promoted carbon capture technology. The paper influenced presidents, the UN, and Al Gore’s documentary — but critics say it made solving climate change seem deceptively easy while keeping fossil fuels central to the solution.  Source: ProPublica\n\n\n\n Sterling Heights launches 62-acre open space plan with land buy Sterling Heights celebrated its first land preservation purchase funded by a voter-approved millage with a ribbon-cutting ceremony along the Clinton River corridor. The acquisition is part of a broader plan to create roughly 62 acres of connected open space linking natural areas to future recreational sites, including Rotary Park. Voters approved the Pathway to Play & Preservation millage in November 2024. The city partnered with Six Rivers Land Conservancy to protect woodlands and wildlife habitat along the river.  Source: MLive","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-riverfront-cfo-loses-appeal/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Dustin Blitchok","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:05:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2Fdownload.webp","slug":"michigan-environmental-news-ex-detroit-riverfront-conservancy-cfo-loses-appeal-of-prison-sentence"},{"id":"zekjbd","title":"Asthma, maternal health, climate disasters: How Detroit’s health director is tackling city’s health disparities","excerpt":"Detroit has an opportunity to redefine public health for Michigan and beyond, according to the city’s newly appointed health director.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Detroit’s new health director identifies a measurable reduction in childhood asthma as his top g...","content":"Detroit has an opportunity to redefine public health for Michigan and beyond, according to the city’s newly appointed health director.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Detroit’s new health director identifies a measurable reduction in childhood asthma as his top goal in Planet Detroit interview. \n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      Detroit Health Director Ali Abazeed says the city is taking a Health in All Policies approach across departments that integrates health and equity discussions in all decision-making.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee (Detroit City Council) — Jul 2, 10:00 AM · Details Google · Outlook\n       City Council Formal Session (Detroit City Council) — Jun 30, 10:00 AM · Details Google · Outlook\n       Public Health and Safety Standing Committee (Detroit City Council) — Jun 29, 10:00 AM · Details Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Attend the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee meeting on health prioritiesDetroit City Council's Public Health and Safety Standing Committee meets at 10 a.m. on June 29 via Zoom to discuss public health matters.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice\n       JustAir\n       Citizens' Climate Lobby Detroit\n       Detroit Black Community Food Security Network\n       Canfield Consortium\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch for public health developments at the city level after Mayor Mary Sheffield’s March appointment of Ali Abazeed as the new health director. Watch too for the outcome of Councilmember Scott Benson’s data center working group, which includes the health department.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nAli Abazeed was appointed Detroit’s chief public health officer by Mayor Mary Sheffield in March, and left a position leading the Department of Public Health in Dearborn, where he was raised. \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, Detroit Health Department unveiled its first Community Health Assessment since 2018, based on a survey of 6,000 Detroiters. The assessment outlines four citywide issues: maternal and infant health, access to healthy food, access to health care, and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma. \n\n\n\nThe assessment was released days after the Rise Higher Community Survey conducted by Sheffield’s transition team. \n\n\n\nPlanet Detroit spoke with Abazeed to learn more about his Health in All Policies approach to city governance, which integrates health and equity discussions in all decision making, and his response to issues like industrial air pollution, climate disasters, and data center proposals. \n\n\n\nThe interview is condensed and edited for clarity.\n\n\n\nWhat problems are keeping you up as the city’s public health officer?\n\n\n\nOn March 2, I inherited a 280-person department – a $60-million-plus budget department – and there are things that come along with inheriting departments that size and scope just on its face.\n\n\n\nThe stuff that keeps me up late at night, the stuff that I think about in my sleep, stuff that wakes me up earlier than I’d like to be woken up, is … I’m doing all this work, but am I doing the work that I want to do on asthma, for example? \n\n\n\nAm I doing the work that I want to do on air quality? Am I doing the work that I need to do on behavioral health, opioid use, and substance use?\n\n\n\nThat’s always the perspective that I think people have with roles like this, which is: it is a lot of admin work, and as much as we all want to be connected to the day-to-day work, I gotta focus on that stuff now.\n\n\n\nBut I’m a practitioner, I want to do on-the-ground work, and I think the thing that I’m most looking forward to is, how do we get the people in place to be able to do that work on behalf of Detroiters? \n\n\n\nYou grew up in Dearborn and oversaw its public health department. Do you feel like this is a completely different city in terms of addressing health issues that are impacting Detroiters?\n\n\n\nIn Dearborn, I started and founded a public health department. It was a different kind of health department, though. It does not have anywhere near the responsibilities of Detroit, of Wayne County, Oakland County, and that was intentional– it was supposed to be a Health in All Policies, think-tank sort of model.\n\n\n\nFor me, public health is public health. I’ve done public health in refugee camps in the Middle East, in the corridors of Washington, D.C., in southeast Michigan, Dearborn, and now Detroit, formally.\n\n\n\nAnd at the same time, Detroit is a unique case in so many ways. The health outcomes that Detroiters are experiencing – I believe this in refugee camps, in Dearborn, in Washington – they’re all architected. \n\n\n\nThey’re all designed by decades, if not more, of decisions, and those decisions shape and shift the health outcomes for Detroiters. It’s people, it’s the built environment, it’s the ways in which we’ve designed our roads and recreation and sidewalks.\n\n\n\nYou’ve spoken about Health in All Policies, and you’ve mentioned the think tank feature of your work with Dearborn. I’m curious how you envision that think tank approach to a health department as big as Detroit’s.\n\n\n\nIt’s built in the sense that I have conversations and I’m helping advise other departments and divisions. Other folks come to me, whether we’re talking about the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, whether it’s planning and zoning, whether it’s law. \n\n\n\nI’ve already been in touch a lot, but conversations do not replace a process.  \n\n\n\nI’m not interested in every decision that’s being made across city governments coming to us and saying “we’ll be back to you in 18 months,” because that’s how long it typically takes. The mayor wants Health in All Policies, which means I’m not asking other departments to be health experts, I’m asking them to lean on the expertise that exists in the health department.\n\n\n\nThe Rx Kids program, the first maternal and infant cash program in the U.S., launched in Detroit earlier this year as part of the mayor’s focus on tackling poverty and maternal health issues. How do direct cash payments fit into a traditional public health officer’s toolkit for addressing issues like preterm births and Black infant mortality?\n\n\n\nIt’s such an amazing program. I’m such a huge fan — the evidence for decades around the planet has shown us that this is how you go after poverty, this is how you improve health outcomes. It’s tragic that this is a radical idea here in America, whereas other so-called “developing” or “developed” countries are doing a version of this, where it’s a check to new moms or new families.\n\n\n\nWhen you are pregnant and when your family is experiencing the birth of a child, your expenses skyrocket. So those resources are just a buffer to decrease stress, to increase dignity, which translates to those reduced outcomes. In Detroit we’ve just dispensed our six-millionth dollar to families. This is a program where people are getting the cash, and we know  the ways in which it’s improving health outcomes. \n\n\n\nHow can a health department better respond to climate disasters, specifically extreme heat, flooding, and wildfire smoke?\n\n\n\nI really do believe in the power of education and awareness when it comes to air quality, because if you are dealing with an air quality index of 130 or 140 – God forbid even more with wildfire smoke – then it is extremely informative for people to know, don’t cut your grass today. Maybe don’t go on that walk in your neighborhood, maybe actually stay indoors.\n\n\n\nHow do we help get people the resources? Air purifiers indoors are actually really critical. \n\n\n\nThat education with air quality is really meaningful to me. What’s secondary to that, changing your health behavior, is that then people feel mobilized to know that this stuff matters, and they can lobby their government and their politicians to do more work related to increased sensors, but also more importantly, to hold some of these folks accountable that might be responsible for some of these climate disasters.\n\n\n\nThe health effects of data centers are a growing topic of discussion, and the city’s Rise Higher Community Survey notes that hundreds of Detroiters voiced opposition to data centers. How is your department responding to those concerns?\n\n\n\nI’m a part of that data center working group with Councilmember (Scott) Benson. What I want to offer is that as the health department, we want to be in those rooms and we want to be able to do our jobs, which is to offer guidance based on the best evidence, the best data, but also to take into consideration community concerns.\n\n\n\nJust last night around 11 p.m., I was doing research on the cumulative health impacts of different sized data centers. I’m doing a lot of learning and I got to be honest, when we hear about data centers, what we’re talking about is the hyperscale — the large ones. Those are the ones in the news, where you’re seeing all these hearings at city councils, etc.\n\n\n\nThis administration is keen on listening to community partners and making decisions with the community. So this working group is an important step to making sure that everyone has their voice at the table, the health department included.\n\n\n\nMany Michigan communities are advocating for cumulative impact legislation to hold polluters accountable. How can the city take a stronger approach to handling pollution problems traditionally overseen by the state and federal government?\n\n\n\nPeople are the experts of their experiences, so when you talk about fenceline communities, they’ve been telling us this stuff for four or five decades. We don’t need more data; we don’t need more cumulative assessments. \n\n\n\nThat’s all great, by the way. We should continue to contribute to the academic canon, the data canon. But we all know there’s a form of data that can become its own tyrant. \n\n\n\nThe health department … we have statutory responsibilities and authorities, but we don’t have the capacity and personnel to exercise much of that, to be honest with you, and so a part of that is deployed to other departments.\n\n\n\nWith Health in All Policies, it’s not only that we want to help advise other departments, but on that particular issue, we want to help lead some of those conversations. I do think that the health department should be playing a role, obviously, on things related to asthma.\n\n\n\nBut I’m always careful with how we talk about asthma, because it’s tough, it’s multifactorial. You’re talking about housing conditions, you’re talking about proximity to certain industries, you’re talking about neighborhood quality and assessments and whatnot. \n\n\n\nI’m not gonna let something as challenging as asthma, which, whenever I bring it up to practitioners, especially pediatricians and respiratory therapists, or whoever, they always say, “Whoa, that’s a tough one.” Like, yeah, it is tough. And I think it’s about time that we start trying to tackle it.\n\n\n\nYou’ve spoken about asthma hospitalization rates, childhood asthma, and opioid addiction as major areas of concern. What are some metrics or tangible wins you can achieve in those areas?\n\n\n\nThe outcome that I want to see most happen is a reduction in childhood asthma in the city of Detroit. That’s a hard metric. I want to see asthma hospitalizations, especially amongst children, significantly reduced. \n\n\n\nNow I have to figure out how to measure that stuff better, because the way that we measure it currently – not just Detroit, but public health data in general – we’re not doing a good job of that. I’m actually actively asking those questions of my department and of epidemiologists across the state. I need us to get better data to figure out if we’re putting a dent into this stuff.\n\n\n\nRight now we’re using CDC Places data, American Community Survey data, vital records.\n\n\n\nChronic absenteeism, for example: that’s not a metric that people would associate with asthma, but it is very associated with asthma. So I want to see chronic absenteeism decreasing across the city, because we actually know asthma is one of the biggest drivers in Detroit.\n\n\n\nI don’t want to be beholden to the data industry complex, but we do need better data on things that we actually care about. The range of things that asthma affects is a big one.\n\n\n\nHow can the city take an active role when federal funding cuts impede on existing health work that’s occurring?\n\n\n\nAnytime we hear of another funding cut, my north star has always been that public health is only as strong as our prediction of human behavior is, and so public health needs to do a better job of forecasting the future.\n\n\n\nThere’s serious cuts to behavioral health, to mental health, to important critical programs like HIV and STI work, and to work related to opioid use and substance use, and homelessness.\n\n\n\nHere in Detroit, though, there’s an opportunity to connect different departments, which has a multiplier effect, and I think that can help cushion some of those funding cuts that have been made.\n\n\n\nThere’s no replacement for resources, but resources aren’t always monetary or financial. Sometimes it’s personnel and people.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/ali-abazeed-detroit-health-asthma/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Ethan Bakuli","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:00:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAliAbazeed-1-1024x732.jpeg","slug":"asthma-maternal-health-climate-disasters-how-detroits-health-director-is-tackling-citys-health-dispa"},{"id":"tw5y7t","title":"Lead in GLWA communities’ drinking water demands ‘all hands on deck’ response, experts say","excerpt":"Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\nThe communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes Water Authority, or G...","content":"Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\nThe communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes Water Authority, or GLWA. Despite repeated exceedances, regulators have not required the distribution of water filters, something experts say is warranted.\n\n\n\nThe data is submitted to the state by community water systems as part of compliance with Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule, which requires systems to identify and remove lead pipes and expand testing and transparency.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Lead is a neurotoxin with no safe exposure level that can cause learning disabilities and long-term health problems in children, and one in four Metro Detroit households may be drinking water from lead pipes that could be leaching dangerous levels into their tap water.\n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulates the Great Lakes Water Authority's corrosion control and sets requirements for communities with lead exceedances, while individual local water systems are responsible for managing their distribution systems and lead service line replacement.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       Board of Directors (GLWA) — Jul 22, 2:00 PM Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n       Attend a GLWA board meetingThe Great Lakes Water Authority board is scheduled to meet from 2-6 p.m. July 22 at the Water Board Building, 735 Randolph St. in Detroit, or virtually by navigating to the Zoom meeting at this link.\n       Take next steps if you may have lead in your drinking water The state recommends that Michigan households use a certified lead-reducing drinking water filter if your home has or if you are uncertain if it has one of the following: lead or galvanized plumbing, a lead service line, or old faucets and fittings sold before 2014. Click the link above for more information. \n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       CLEARCorps/Detroit\n       Clean Water Action of Michigan\n       Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice\n       Great Lakes Environmental Law Center\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Federal Lead and Copper Rule changes taking effect Nov. 1, 2027, will require communities with three or more exceedances in five years to offer water filters to customers. GLWA is reviewing data to determine whether it will make capital improvements to increase corrosion control.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nWhen lead levels in Benton Harbor’s drinking water were found to be high in 2018, it drew national attention. Residents petitioned the EPA to take action.\n\n\n\nWater experts say authorities need to learn the lessons of the lead crises in Flint and Benton Harbor and move more quickly to put public health first.\n\n\n\nWater systems that exceed the lead action level are required to notify the public, conduct additional monitoring, and increase lead line replacements, which are tracked by Planet Detroit. \n\n\n\nWater systems with lead level exceedances or other problems must test for lead every six months, while others are eligible for annual or triennial testing, according to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) spokesperson Scott Dean.  \n\n\n\nThe rule requires requires action when the 90th percentile of all samples within a monitoring period show lead at more than 12 parts per billion (ppb).\n\n\n\nThe 90th percentile value indicates the level below which 90% of samples in a community fall.\n\n\n\nMichigan lowered its lead action level from 15 ppb to 12 ppb in 2025. \n\n\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency’s action level for drinking water is 15 ppb, higher than Michigan’s 12 ppb. The federal action level is set to decrease to 10 ppb in 2027. \n\n\n\nMultiple Metro Detroit communities known to have lead service lines showed lead levels above state limits between 2018 and 2025.\n\n\n\nGLWA treats the source water that the systems receive with orthophosphate, a corrosion-control measure that minimizes the amount of lead released from lead service lines connecting some homes to water mains.\n\n\n\n“Everybody who gets their water from the Great Lakes Water Authority has water that’s treated the same way,” said Elin Betanzo, a Michigan-based drinking water engineer.\n\n\n\nNot all the communities in GLWA’s territory have lead service lines, but many do, creating what Betanzo called two classes of customers. One in four Metro Detroit households has a lead line and could be at risk, she said.\n\n\n\nState compliance data analyzed by Betanzo and reviewed by Planet Detroit showed that in 2025, GLWA communities were the only Michigan water systems with documented lead service lines exceeding the 12 ppb action level.\n\n\n\nGLWA increases corrosion control\n\n\n\nGLWA’s source and finished water does not contain lead, Terry Daniel, deputy chief operating officer for water and field services for GLWA, said in a statement to Planet Detroit. \n\n\n\nIn September 2024, GLWA announced an increase in its orthophosphate dosage from 1.2 milligrams per liter to 2.4 mg/L following a multiyear corrosion control study, Daniel said. GLWA increased its use of orthophosphate between October 2024 and February 2025.\n\n\n\nThe increased corrosion control is intended to provide greater protection and help member communities comply with Michigan’s changing lead action levels and updates to the federal Lead and Copper Rule, Daniel said.\n\n\n\nEGLE evaluates and regulates GLWA’s corrosion control, and the utility’s decision to increase orthophosphate was made in consultation with the agency, said EGLE spokesperson Dean.\n\n\n\nWater utilities use corrosion control to build a protective layer inside pipes and prevent lead from detaching and entering the water, Danielle Land, a University of Iowa drinking water researcher, told Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\n“So long as the water quality and the water chemistry are consistent, we can kind of control what leaches out of the pipes,” Land said.        \n\n\n\nEffectiveness can decline as water is distributed across a region, influenced by changes in pH or temperature, she said.\n\n\n\nGLWA has five drinking water treatment plants across its service area.\n\n\n\nFactors such as the age of pipes, the pipe material, and the level of abandonment in a neighborhood can impact the effectiveness of corrosion control, Land said.\n\n\n\n“There could be neighborhoods where there’s water sitting in the pipes for longer before it’s being used, and I would expect, therefore, an increase in lead leaching,” she said.\n\n\n\nThe ongoing replacement of lead service lines itself can contribute to higher lead levels in the short term, Land said.\n\n\n\n“When we go in, and we dig up those lines … we’ve physically disturbed that scaling and the minerals on the pipe,” Land said, adding that it could take time for corrosion control to reestablish a protective layer over any remaining lead plumbing.\n\n\n\nBetanzo said that at the household level, water usage and the presence of lead fixtures influence how much lead comes out of the faucet.\n\n\n\n“The more water that passes through, the more corrosion control is in contact with those leaded materials,” she said, adding that it’s well documented that high water use leads to lower lead levels.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nGLWA study calls for higher treatment level \n\n\n\nA June 2024 report commissioned by GLWA over lead concentrations stemming from lead service lines found orthophosphate levels of 3 mg/L are optimal for reducing lead releases from lead service lines. \n\n\n\nThe chemical system capacity at GLWA water treatment plants limits the dose to 2.4 mg/L, according to engineering consulting firm Arcadis.The fact that some communities continued to have exceedances doesn’t necessarily mean that orthophosphate levels above 2.4 mg/L are needed systemwide, said GLWA’s Daniel. He added that drinking water systems are taking relatively few samples, and more data are needed to determine whether there’s a systemwide need to increase corrosion control.\n\n\n\nLead and Copper Rule compliance can be influenced by a variety of local factors, including the utility’s flushing program, the presence of lead pipes, and lead in home plumbing and fixtures, he said. \n\n\n\nThe design, bidding, construction, and commissioning of capital improvements at GLWA water plants to reach the 3 mg/L corrosion control level could take 5-10 years, the Arcadis study said. \n\n\n\nBy that time, most or all lead service lines may be removed from the distribution systems of member communities, the report said.\n\n\n\nDaniel said that, because community water sampling occurs throughout the year, GLWA hasn’t completed the review necessary to determine whether it will make the capital system improvements needed to increase corrosion control to 3 mg/L. \n\n\n\nBetanzo said there are very few opportunities for communities to influence water quality after it leaves the treatment plant. All the exceedances were found in communities with lead service lines, not those that only have lead plumbing and fixtures, she said. \n\n\n\nImmediate action needed to address lead, expert says\n\n\n\nAlthough GLWA increased corrosion control dosing between October 2024 and February 2025, eight GLWA communities continued to show exceedances in data reported at the end of 2025.\n\n\n\nCyndi Roper, an advocate with the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Safe Water Initiative, said more immediate action is needed. She is calling for the distribution of water filters in communities with elevated lead levels.\n\n\n\n“There should be an all-hands-on-deck response to educating people about the fact that there is lead in their drinking water,” she said.\n\n\n\nGLWA declined to say whether it would help supply water filters or conduct outreach in communities with lead level exceedances. \n\n\n\n“Each community is responsible for managing and maintaining its local system,” the utility said in a statement.\n\n\n\nLead is a neurotoxin with no safe exposure level. Small amounts can cause learning, behavior, and long-term health problems, with infants, children, and pregnant people facing the greatest risk. Long-term exposure is associated with hypertension, decreased kidney function, and increased risk of heart disease.\n\n\n\nBetanzo said residents need to know what steps they can take to protect themselves from lead exposure — and that anyone with a lead service line should use a water filter.\n\n\n\n“The messaging continues to come out that it’s isolated, it’s in a few communities, a few homes,” Betanzo said. “That’s not what’s happening here.”\n\n\n\nThe state recommends that Michigan households use a certified, lead-reducing drinking water filter if your home has or if you are uncertain whether it has one of the following: lead or galvanized plumbing, a lead service line, or old faucets and fittings sold before 2014.\n\n\n\nEligible households can apply for Michigan’s filter support program. Households are eligible if they have a child under 19 on Medicaid or a pregnant Medicaid enrollee, and has — or may have — lead plumbing.\n\n\n\nCloser look at Melvindale, Hamtramck, Garden City\n\n\n\nIn 2019, Melvindale collected samples from 30 sites with known lead service lines, out of approximately 3,828 water customers. The 90th percentile lead level for the sampling set was 370 ppb, indicating that 90% of the data points are smaller and 10% are larger.Nine of the 30 individual tested sites exceeded action levels, the city said in its notification to residents.\n\n\n\nThe city has an estimated 500 lead service lines and 100 composed of unknown material. Replacements are ongoing, and the city’s 90th percentile lead level dropped to 4 ppb in 2024, according to the city’s water quality report. \n\n\n\nIn 2025, Melvindale reported a 90th percentile lead level of 1 ppb.\n\n\n\nIn Hamtramck, the 90th percentile lead level reached 28 ppb in 2018. \n\n\n\nHamtramck has 605 lead service lines and nearly 8,000 lines of unknown material, according to the city’s 2024 water quality report. The city replaced 790 lead lines in 2024.\n\n\n\nThe city reported a 90th percentile lead level of 13 ppb in 2025, exceeding the state threshold.\n\n\n\nWater officials from Hamtramck and Melvindale did not respond to Planet Detroit’s requests for comment regarding the cities’ reported lead levels. \n\n\n\nGarden City reported a 90th percentile lead level of 26 ppb in 2019, and additional exceedances of 18 ppb in 2024 and 15 ppb in 2025.\n\n\n\nThe city collected samples from 62 homes in 2025, and 13 exceeded the 12 ppb level. \n\n\n\nThe city is working to replace known lead lines as quickly as possible, said Brad Ohman, director of the Garden City Department of Public Works. \n\n\n\nOf Garden City’s more than 11,600 service lines, 142 are known lead, and 352 are of unknown material, Ohman said. The city distributed filters in 2019 and has since referred residents to the Wayne County Health Department. EGLE and HUD grants are funding the removal of lead lines.\n\n\n\nA statement on the city’s webpage says it has been “very proactive in the replacement of all lead service lines within the city, replacing 424 lines since 2019.”\n\n\n\n‘Lead release is sporadic’\n\n\n\nSmall changes in lead numbers from year to year may not signify much, Betanzo said.\n\n\n\n“Lead release is sporadic,” she said. “Even at a home where there’s a high risk of lead in the water, we’re not always going to get that high lead result in the individual sample.”\n\n\n\nIt would likely require many more samples than are required to comply with Michigan’s rule to reach a statistically significant conclusion about a community’s risk, she said.\n\n\n\nFor example, Detroit’s 90th percentile lead level fell from 13 ppb in 2024 to 8 ppb in 2025, which could be a result of GLWA increasing corrosion control, Betanzo said. \n\n\n\nThe Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) is required to take 50 lead samples a year, she said. The city has over 80,000 known lead lines.\n\n\n\n‘Puzzling’ why more isn’t being done to address lead, expert says\n\n\n\nWaiting for a utility to deploy more effective corrosion control to reduce the risk posed by lead service lines is a long-term process, Betanzo said. \n\n\n\nStarting in 2021, Michigan mandated that communities replace lead service lines within 20 years. Progress varies by water system, and many are behind on meeting reporting requirements, Planet Detroit previously reported.  \n\n\n\nBeginning in 2027, water systems must replace lead pipes within 10 years, according to federal Lead and Copper rule revisions.\n\n\n\n“One of the key gaps in the Safe Drinking Water Act is that it never really requires public water systems to take direct interventions, even if they have prolonged levels of lead,” said Nick Leonard, executive director at the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center.\n\n\n\nThe initial response to the lead drinking water crises in Flint and Benton Harbor focused on the lengthy process of lowering lead levels, but water systems aren’t compelled to do much to protect residents in the short term, Leonard said.\n\n\n\nEGLE’s Dean said that communities with lead action-level exceedances must notify the public and are subject to an increased monitoring schedule. \n\n\n\nWater suppliers are federally required to notify everyone they serve within 24 hours once an exceedance is confirmed. \n\n\n\n“Residents of communities that have had exceedances have received lead public education documents at every service connection,” Dean said.\n\n\n\nCommunities with exceedances that treat their water and have lead service lines are required to increase the state-mandated annual replacement rate for lead service lines from 5% to 7%, the EGLE spokesperson said. \n\n\n\n“Currently, there are no requirements for water supplies to provide filters,” Dean said when asked about GLWA communities. \n\n\n\nChanges to the federal Lead and Copper Rule set to take effect after Nov. 1, 2027 will require communities with three or more exceedances in a five-year period to offer filters to customers.\n\n\n\nRoper, with NRDC, said utilities with exceedances should go door-to-door distributing water filters and educational materials, echoing statements from other experts who emphasize the need to distribute filters as soon as possible.  \n\n\n\n“It is puzzling why this continues to happen, and why there hasn’t been a more expansive response from EGLE on what is going on in GLWA communities,” Roper said.The scenario parallels roadblocks advocates faced in Benton Harbor when trying to spur action from regulators, who were focused on adjusting corrosion control, she said.West Michigan’s Benton Harbor, which is not part of GLWA, reported a 90th percentile lead level as high as 32 ppb in 2019, prompting drinking water advocates to successfully petition the EPA to intervene in 2021.\n\n\n\nBenton Harbor’s water exceeded 20 ppb for several years in a row.\n\n\n\nDetroit, Wayne tout progress on lead service line replacement\n\n\n\nDWSD has replaced 16,000 lead service lines since 2018 and plans to replace 3,500 this year, Sam Smalley, the department’s deputy director, said.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the city’s required lead testing, DWSD offers free water quality testing to all residents with lead service lines.\n\n\n\nIf a test result exceeds the action level, DWSD provides residents with flushing instructions and an NSF-53-certified water filter designed to remove lead, Smalley said.\n\n\n\nDWSD works with the Detroit Health Department to provide blood lead level testing for children under 6, he said. \n\n\n\nIf a child has an elevated blood lead level and there is a lead service line at the home, DWSD coordinates with the health department to remove the line, Smalley said.\n\n\n\nThe cause of the elevated blood lead level is usually lead paint, not exposure through drinking water, he said. \n\n\n\nThe city of Wayne has reported multiple lead exceedances, most recently in 2023, when it notified residents of a 90th percentile lead level of 16 ppb.\n\n\n\nDave Schmidt, assistant director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Wayne. Photo by Brian Allnutt/Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\nDave Schmidt, assistant director of the city’s Department of Public Works, said Wayne has removed all known lead service lines as of 2025. On Dec. 31, 2025, Wayne’s 90th percentile lead level was 7 ppb — in compliance. \n\n\n\nThe city received support for its lead line removal from EGLE and EPA grants, Schmidt said.\n\n\n\nWayne is removing galvanized lines that may have been hooked up to lead material, he said.\n\n\n\nThe city distributed filters to residents around 2020, he said.\n\n\n\nWater utilities challenge more stringent lead standards\n\n\n\nThe final EPA Lead and Copper Rule Improvements issued in 2024 lowers the lead action level to 10 ppb beginning in late 2027.\n\n\n\nIn 2025, the American Water Works Association, which represents thousands of utilities, GLWA employees, and employees of other Michigan water systems, sued the EPA over the revised rule. \n\n\n\nThe AWWA argues the rule is “neither feasible nor cost-effective” and, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, will impact water system compliance and affordability.\n\n\n\nGLWA confirmed to Planet Detroit that it’s an AWWA member. When asked whether the utility supports the lawsuit targeting stricter EPA lead rules, a spokesperson said the lawsuit doesn’t apply to GLWA because it doesn’t have lead in its pipes.\n\n\n\nEditor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify how a 90th percentile lead value above 12 ppb requires action Michigan, and to add additional comment from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It has also been updated to include more information about federal drinking water rules and changes taking effect in 2027.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/drinking-water-lead-glwa/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Brian Allnutt","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:36:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FGLWASpringwellsSmall-1-resized-to-large-1024x682.jpeg","slug":"lead-in-glwa-communities-drinking-water-demands-all-hands-on-deck-response-experts-say"},{"id":"2h4opd","title":"Study finds fewer Flint newborns died after Rx Kids started","excerpt":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nNewborn deaths in Flint plunged after moms and babies began receiving no-strings-attached cash, new findings show.\n\n\n\nA research paper, publis...","content":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nNewborn deaths in Flint plunged after moms and babies began receiving no-strings-attached cash, new findings show.\n\n\n\nA research paper, published this week, looked at what’s known as neonatal mortality — the number of infant deaths within 28 days of life — before and after Rx Kids, a rapidly expanding Michigan cash aid program, which aims to improve maternal and infant health by alleviating financial burdens for families during what can be an economically vulnerable time period. The number of infants that died during the first month of life plummeted so much that researchers say Flint’s neonatal mortality rate is now closer to the rate in the rest of the state, basically eliminating that disparity.\n\n\n\n“The rate of neonatal mortality in the city of Flint dropped by 50%. It cut in half,” said Dr. Mona Hanna, a pediatrician and the director of Rx Kids at a news conference on Wednesday, June 25 in Flint, where babies are more likely to be born early and small and admitted to the NICU.\n\n\n\nFlint’s neonatal mortality was “excessively high” for a long time, she said. That’s due to decades of economic disinvestment, racism, environmental injustice and higher rates of poverty, all of which can lead to riskier pregnancies and worse birth outcomes, she said.\n\n\n\n“Rx Kids started in Flint in 2024, and we had more mamas go to prenatal care and we had improvements in housing stability and we had better nutrition for mamas and we saw these improvements in birth outcomes. We expected that we would see a decrease in neonatal mortality, so this is a really big deal,” Hanna said.\n\n\n\nThe findings represent the latest examination of Rx Kids, which offers Flint families $7,500 in total — mid-pregnancy and then for the first year of their child’s life, and as researchers across the country continue to study the effectiveness of cash aid. Rx Kids originally kicked off in Flint and has since reached nearly 50 communities across Michigan. The study, co-authored by Rx Kids founders, has not been peer reviewed yet. \n\n\n\nWhat the study found\n\n\n\nFrom 2021 to 2024, an average of 10 newborns died for every 1,000 live births in Flint — much higher than the four deaths per 1,000 live births across the rest of Michigan, according to the study.\n\n\n\nIn 2025, that changed.\n\n\n\nThe neonatal mortality rate declined by 50% in Flint, compared to the previous four years, down to 5 deaths per 1,000 live births. Meanwhile, the number of infant deaths remained about the same for the state.\n\n\n\n“That longstanding disparity, that babies in Flint were not as likely to survive until their first month is not there anymore,” Hanna said. The sample sizes for the study are small since not many babies die during the first weeks of life, but every death makes a difference in the statistics, she said.\n\n\n\nEarlier surveys and research of Rx Kids has shown that families are more financially stable and there are fewer evictions, Hanna said. Moms from Flint are getting prenatal care earlier and more often, an important step to ensure babies are born healthy, she said. Researchers also found less smoking in pregnancy, another risk factor for having small babies and birth complications. Moms had reported feeling less stressed as well.\n\n\n\nA June study in the Lancet Public Health journal found a 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% decline in low birth weight in Flint. Researchers also identified a 29% decrease in NICU admissions. Researchers evaluated about 4,500 births in Flint from 2021 to 2025, before and after Rx Kids launched, and compared outcomes with similar cities without the program.\n\n\n\nRx Kids offers $1,500 in cash assistance mid-pregnancy and then monthly $500 payments for six or 12 months after birth, depending on the location. The program is funded with a combination of state, local, private and philanthropic dollars.\n\n\n\nRx Kids Mom: ‘It has been a godsend’\n\n\n\nHeather Schmalz, a first-time mom and math teacher, said Rx Kids made motherhood a financial reality for her. She signed up while she was pregnant and used the money to pay off debt. After her baby was born in March, Schmalz signed her up for health insurance — nearly $600 a month.\n\n\n\n“Rx Kids doesn’t cover everything, but it has been a godsend,” Schmalz, 34, said during the news conference. The cash aid alleviated stress and gave her breathing room, a sentiment echoed by other Rx Kid moms.\n\n\n\nThough Rx Kids has received bipartisan support, and raised tens of millions of dollars, several legislators raised questions about the program. Earlier this month, Republican lawmakers grilled Hanna about Rx Kids’ long term goals and sustainability, if participants had abortions while enrolled, how families are spending the aid and if taxpayer dollars are going to undocumented immigrants.\n\n\n\nThe new findings add to a growing body of research about Rx Kids and other cash aid programs. Outcomes have been mixed.\n\n\n\nResearchers of the Baby’s First Years study, for instance, didn’t find differences in several child development outcomes between low-income moms who received $333 a month and those who got $20 a month for the first years of their children’s lives. Though they note that could be because of the size of the cash aid and moms getting payments during the COVID-19 pandemic — explanations Hanna has also raised.\n\n\n\nRx Kids is “very different” from Baby’s First Years, she told lawmakers earlier this month. The study took place during the pandemic, when there was an infusion of cash supports. Families received payments after birth (not during pregnancy), were given less money than Rx Kids and it tested a small sample size of 400 people. So far, Rx Kids has distributed $44.9 million to 13,154 families.\n\n\n\nRx Kids is led by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where Hanna is an associate dean of public health, and administered by GiveDirectly, a nonprofit that specializes in cash delivery programs intended to alleviate poverty. The University of Michigan is a research partner.\n\n\n\nReach reporter Nushrat Rahman at nrahman@freepress.com.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/study-finds-fewer-flint-newborns-died-after-rx-kids-started/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Nushrat Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:21:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2F88593992007-rx-kids-launch-020926-01-mw.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C684%26ssl%3D1","slug":"study-finds-fewer-flint-newborns-died-after-rx-kids-started"},{"id":"99cfr9","title":"Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters\n\n\n\nThe Detroit teachers union voted to approve a tentative agreement with the school district that would give new bonuses to at...","content":"This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters\n\n\n\nThe Detroit teachers union voted to approve a tentative agreement with the school district that would give new bonuses to attendance agents, career and technical education teachers, and staff certified to teach English language learners, union officials confirmed Wednesday.\n\n\n\nMany of the Detroit Federation of Teachers’ bargaining priorities made it into the proposal, including higher wages for all members and additional workplace protections, a copy of the tentative agreement obtained by Chalkbeat shows. The contract covers the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.\n\n\n\n“This contract is important for the Detroit Federation of Teachers, and for all of the other unions here in the district,” said union president Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins at a Wednesday press conference. She added the DFT’s contract wins could serve as an example for other unions in the city and the state.\n\n\n\nMore than 80% of the 2,600 members who participated in the vote approved the contract this week, said Wilson-Lumpkins.\n\n\n\nMore than 5,000 people belong to the DFT. Union membership includes teachers, paraprofessionals, academic interventionists, and psychologists, among other school staff.\n\n\n\nThe school board must approve the contract before it is final. The union has not publicly released a copy of the tentative agreement.\n\n\n\nThe current union contract expires June 30.\n\n\n\nSchool board president LaTrice McClendon praised the union and the district for moving the agreement forward. The board is focused on ensuring higher pay for educators and meaningful professional development, she added.\n\n\n\n“Our teachers are the foundation of that progress, and we are proud to support them,” she told Chalkbeat in an email.\n\n\n\nDistrict administrators did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the tentative agreement.\n\n\n\nHere are some key highlights of what is new in the tentative agreement:\n\n\n\nAll union members would advance one step in the pay scale each year of the contract, except those in alternative certification programs. The starting annual salary would be $57,400 for those with bachelor’s degrees. It is $55,000 a year in the current contract.\n\n\n\nThe agreement includes a 7.49% increase to the maximum salary for teachers and credentialed ancillary staff, such as counselors, speech language pathologists, psychologists, and other positions. The top annual salary possible for teachers with a master’s degree would be $96,500 in 2026-27 and $100,100 in 2027-28. The maximum in the current contract is $93,000 a year.\n\n\n\nSubstitute teachers would get a 3% raise in 2026-27 and 2027-28.\n\n\n\nAttendance agents would get performance bonuses of up to $2,000 annually for decreasing chronic absenteeism rates in their schools.\n\n\n\nGeneral education prekindergarten through fifth grade homeroom teachers would not have more than six students diagnosed with autism or emotional impairment in their classrooms. Teachers would get stipends of up to $4,000 a year based on the number of students with the diagnoses in their classrooms.\n\n\n\nAncillary staff with an endorsement in English as a second language or bilingual education or those asked to serve a school with a student population of 50% or more English learners would get a one-time $5,000 retention bonus. The current contract only provides the bonus to teachers with the certification.\n\n\n\nMembers in career and technical education programs would get bonuses of up to $2,000 annually based on the percentage of their students who earn credentials or licenses in their fields of study.\n\n\n\nBuilding administrators would have to notify employees of any potential threats to physical safety or threats to staff and students, such as lockdowns, disease outbreaks, and major facility issues.\n\n\n\nIf schools close or merge, the district would have to make “all reasonable efforts” to transfer staff to the new neighborhood school students are assigned to.\n\n\n\nEmployees would still get up to 12 weeks of maternity and paternity leave through the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. However, the new agreement would return six weeks of leave to the employees after their parental leave.\n\n\n\nThe agreement would also keep current bonuses for special education teachers and staff who evaluate students, those who remain in the district for 15 or more years, as well as retention pay for full- and part-time staff.\n\n\n\nThe agreement does not include language asking DPSCD to reinforce its commitment to its status as a sanctuary district for immigrant students, as union president Wilson-Lumpkins said the union would seek in a new contract earlier this year.\n\n\n\nKelsey Wiley, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, said she is disappointed the contract does not include mandatory Know Your Rights training for staff on interacting with immigration enforcement. Members were told months ago the language would be in the contract, she added.\n\n\n\n“It’s unfortunate and it’s a complete misstep on the union’s end,” said Wiley.\n\n\n\nWilson-Lumpkins said the state and national teachers unions the DFT belongs to have issued “very strong resolutions” that express support for immigrant students and their educators. The DFT has held forums and provided Know Your Rights information.\n\n\n\nHannah Dellinger covers Detroit schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. You can reach her at hdellinger@chalkbeat.org.\n\n\n\nChalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-teachers-union-approves-tentative-2-year-contract-with-school-district/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:14:51.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2Fclassroom-istock.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"detroit-teachers-union-approves-tentative-2-year-contract-with-school-district"},{"id":"a0567z","title":"Outlier Media, now in print: Pick up our new zine","excerpt":"“Profits and Losses” preserves the stories of Detroiters who lived through the foreclosure crisis. Get a free copy.\nOutlier Media · Kiran Saini · Outlier Media, now in print: Pick up our new zine","content":"“Profits and Losses” preserves the stories of Detroiters who lived through the foreclosure crisis. Get a free copy.\nOutlier Media · Kiran Saini · Outlier Media, now in print: Pick up our new zine","url":"https://outliermedia.org/outlier-media-zine-print-detroit-foreclosure-crisis/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Kiran Saini","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FZineAnnouncement_20260618CydniElledgeProfitsAndLossesZine003.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"outlier-media-now-in-print-pick-up-our-new-zine"},{"id":"by5xnm","title":"To accommodate overseas voters, Michigan changes start dates for local officials","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Votebeat\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.\n\n\n\nMichigan’s first election legislation of the 2025-26 session has made it over the finish line — a...","content":"This story also appeared in Votebeat\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.\n\n\n\nMichigan’s first election legislation of the 2025-26 session has made it over the finish line — and more voters could see their ballots counted as a result.\n\n\n\nOn Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed four bills into law that would delay the start of some local officials’ terms. The laws are designed to ensure that people don’t take office until every vote is counted in their elections.\n\n\n\nIn many communities, local officials previously took office almost immediately after Election Day, meaning ballots counted later might not be considered at all. That functionally disenfranchised military voters or those voting from overseas, whose ballots can be counted as long as they arrive within six days of an election.\n\n\n\nIn November 2024, for instance, 1,440 ballots were returned in that six-day window — 303 from military voters and 1,137 from civilians overseas.\n\n\n\nUnder the new laws, elected officers for cities, townships, and villages — supervisors, trustees, clerks, and so on — won’t be able to start their job any sooner than noon on the first day of the month following their election, which for many positions means Dec. 1. And no one will be able to start until the election is certified by the appropriate canvassers.\n\n\n\n“We must take the … step to ensure our local elected officials are not sworn in before the election results are certified,” Sen. Jeremy Moss, a Democrat from Bloomfield who sponsored two of the bills, said in a news release. “This bipartisan solution sets a uniform date for local oaths of office to take place and gives our community leaders a firm expectation of when to prepare for their new roles.”\n\n\n\nVoting legislation has not found much success in Michigan since the 2024 election, when Republicans took control of the House but Democrats kept control of the Senate. Numerous bills have made it through one chamber but have gone untouched in the other.\n\n\n\nThe four bills enacted Monday, however, had support from both major parties. Moss’ bills had the co-sponsorship of Republican Sens. Ed McBroom, of Waucedah Township, and Ruth Johnson, the former secretary of state from Holly. The two others, introduced by Republican Reps. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, and Pat Outman, of Six Lakes, had a number of members of both parties sponsoring them.\n\n\n\nHoadley said in a release that the change “protects the will of the voters,” while Outman said his bill “gives local communities more flexibility and helps ensure continuity in local government.”\n\n\n\nThe bills take effect immediately.\n\n\n\nHayley Harding is a reporter for Votebeat based in Michigan. Contact Hayley at hharding@votebeat.org.\n\n\n\nVotebeat is a nonprofit news organization covering local election integrity and voting access. Sign up for their newsletters here.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/to-accommodate-overseas-voters-michigan-changes-start-dates-for-local-officials/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Hayley Harding","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:17:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FElconin_GW_11.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"to-accommodate-overseas-voters-michigan-changes-start-dates-for-local-officials"},{"id":"qswzw1","title":"Detroit families struggle with $500 utility bills as Michigan designs affordability program","excerpt":"by BRIANA RICEOutlier MediaThis story was originally published by Outlier Media. Sign up for Outlier’s newsletter.\n\n\n\nKaren Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus Moore are working hard to lower their DTE Energy bill, which topped $500 in February for gas and electric combined. \n\n\n\nYears ago, the...","content":"by BRIANA RICEOutlier MediaThis story was originally published by Outlier Media. Sign up for Outlier’s newsletter.\n\n\n\nKaren Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus Moore are working hard to lower their DTE Energy bill, which topped $500 in February for gas and electric combined. \n\n\n\nYears ago, they paid to have solar panels installed — but the couple said they never worked. They try to use as little electricity as possible, unplugging appliances and turning off lights when they’re not needed, but they’re still struggling to pay their bills. \n\n\n\nA high utility bill “just throws your whole budget out of whack,” Johnson Moore said. “When it gets 90 degrees … we have to keep it under 80 in order to be comfortable.” \n\n\n\nEarlier this month, Michigan regulators adopted a goal of limiting combined gas and electric costs for low-income households to no more than 6% of their income. But the state is still designing the program, and many struggling households, like the Moores, may not qualify. \n\n\n\nThe Moores, who are retired and live in Detroit’s North Rosedale Park neighborhood, remember when even in the hottest and coldest months, their electric bills were rarely more than $200. \n\n\n\n“I could pay $175,” Johnson Moore said. “That would make a big difference in my budget. \n\n\n\n‘It’s sad, it’s avoidable, and it’s overdue’\n\n\n\nFor years, Michigan has relied on a patchwork of assistance programs to help residents avoid utility shut-offs. But advocates and lawmakers say those programs often run out of money and offer only temporary relief. \n\n\n\nJoi Deshotel is doing her best to keep up with DTE Energy bills. This spring her balance reached about $1,700. Photo credit: Cydni Elledge/Outlier Media\n\n\n\nJoi Deshotel is frequently at risk of DTE shutting off her electricity. She lives in a bungalow she inherited from her mom on the city’s westside with her two sons, ages 8 and 10. She said she tried unsuccessfully to sign up for emergency assistance at least five times. \n\n\n\n“Every day I would get on” the phone, Deshotel said, often starting first thing in the morning, but never got through. \n\n\n\nAt one point, she said, she finally reached a representative at a social service agency only to learn they were out of funding. \n\n\n\nDeshotel eventually turned to DTE’s payment plan, which protects customers from shut-offs as long as they keep up with monthly payments. By May, Deshotel was about $1,700 in debt to the utility. \n\n\n\n“People are struggling. … Even folks who are on the payment plan are saying the payment plan is so high it doesn’t even feel like a payment plan,” said state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit). \n\n\n\nShe said Michigan’s current system relies too heavily on temporary assistance rather than addressing an underlying affordability problem. \n\n\n\n“It’s time to adopt a different approach, and we should not turn a blind eye to over 200,000 people that had their utility shut off,” Phillips said, referring to the more than 213,000 residential electric disconnections DTE conducted for nonpayment last year. “It’s sad, it’s avoidable, and it’s overdue.” \n\n\n\n\n“It’s time to adopt a different approach, and we should not turn a blind eye to over 200,000 people that had their utility shut off.” \n\n\n\nState Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips \n\n\n\n\nThe affordability target set by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), in charge of regulating utilities, reflects findings from a DTE pilot program in which more than 2,000 customers paid no more than 6% of their income on one utility, or 10% on electricity and gas combined. DTE said participants experienced fewer disconnections and more consistent payments, and that the discount “provided meaningful relief” from unaffordable energy costs. \n\n\n\nState regulators say residential electric costs have risen less quickly than inflation in recent years, but shut-offs have continued to climb. Earlier this year, the MPSC approved a $242.4 million rate hike for DTE electric customers. \n\n\n\nA spokesperson for the commission said regulators don’t know how many DTE customers currently pay more than 6% of their income on energy costs. \n\n\n\n“Data like this can be difficult to track because of lack of information about household income as well as variations in energy use among residential customers,” MPSC spokesperson Matt Helms said. “Nationally, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey found that 33% of American households experienced energy insecurity, up from 27% in 2020.” \n\n\n\nA new approach to affordability \n\n\n\nState regulators say there’s no timeline for implementing the affordability goal. Helms said the MPSC expects to file an implementation plan by February. \n\n\n\nEvette Hollins, vice president of customer and community engagement at DTE, said the utility wants to see an affordability program in Michigan. \n\n\n\n“We are strong supporters of programs like that,” Hollins said. “The right funding mechanism is needed to ensure that we can expand that program to meet the need. But absolutely, we would support programs.” \n\n\n\nIn February, Columbus and Karen Johnson Moore received a DTE Energy bill of $501.90. Photo credit: Cydni Elledge/Outlier Media\n\n\n\nOther states, including Ohio, New York and Minnesota, have adopted, tested or plan to implement programs that either cap utility costs at a percentage of household income, or automatically enroll eligible residents in assistance programs. \n\n\n\nLast year, the state expanded eligibility for the Michigan Energy Assistance Program, or MEAP, to households earning up to 60% of the state median income, or $61,861 annually for a family of four. \n\n\n\nIf eligibility for a statewide affordability program mirrors MEAP, Deshotel would likely qualify — potentially capping her monthly electric bill at $84. \n\n\n\nThe Moores, despite struggling to pay their bills, likely would not qualify. \n\n\n\n“Everything is already going up, increasing, increasing every day,” Deshotel said. “We all need a little relief.” \n\n\n\nElinor Epperson contributed to this story. \n\n\n\nThis article first appeared on Outlier Media and is republished here under a Creative Commons.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/dte-bills-detroit-affordability/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Outlier Media","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:40:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDTEaffordability_20260514CydniElledgeKarenMoore010-1024x683.webp","slug":"detroit-families-struggle-with-500-utility-bills-as-michigan-designs-affordability-program"},{"id":"936gf5","title":"Documentary chronicling the life of community activist Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur premieres in Detroit | American Black Journal","excerpt":"Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, to talk about his new leadership role at the nonprofit and the Detroit premiere of his documentary, “Redemption Road,” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African Amer...","content":"Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, executive director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, to talk about his new leadership role at the nonprofit and the Detroit premiere of his documentary, “Redemption Road,” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on June 25.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tThe film traces Shakur’s transformation from a life of gang involvement and incarceration to becoming an author, educator, and community organizer. He explains what the word “redemption” means to him, and he reflects on growing up in Detroit and how things have changed for young people today. As the first Black leader of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, Shakur talks about his vision and focus for the social and racial justice nonprofit.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/documentary-chronicling-the-life-of-community-activist-dr-yusef-bunchy-shakur-premieres-in-detroit-american-black-journal/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:01:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FStephen-Yusef-Screengrab-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","slug":"documentary-chronicling-the-life-of-community-activist-dr-yusef-bunchy-shakur-premieres-in-detroit-a"},{"id":"v7tzqp","title":"Detroit detained 180 minors for curfew violations during fireworks","excerpt":"About 180 minors were detained during the 2026 Ford Fireworks, according to preliminary estimates from Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. \n\n\n\nAn 18-year-old shot by police before the event downtown is expected to survive, Bettison told reporters following a presentation to council members on Tue...","content":"About 180 minors were detained during the 2026 Ford Fireworks, according to preliminary estimates from Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. \n\n\n\nAn 18-year-old shot by police before the event downtown is expected to survive, Bettison told reporters following a presentation to council members on Tuesday. The shooting happened during the arrest of a 19-year-old. Both individuals were armed, police said.  \n\n\n\nBettison said an earlier curfew for unaccompanied minors worked and the event was “one of the more peaceful fireworks.” The curfew was from 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. \n\n\n\n“We had a large juvenile presence that showed up,” Bettison told council members. \n\n\n\nOf the minors detained, 171 were Detroiters and nine were from outside the city, according to DPD. The earlier curfew was set amid the broader national “teen takeover” trend, though it wasn’t new this year. \n\n\n\nOfficers made 19 additional arrests for other offenses. Twelve of those arrests were made for carrying a concealed weapon — with two being juveniles — and the remaining seven arrests involved miscellaneous offenses, including resisting and obstructing, aggravated assault, larceny, and disorderly conduct, according to DPD.\n\n\n\nDuring his public safety presentation to council members, Bettison also highlighted a 17.5% reduction in homicides this year from Jan. 1 to May 31 compared to the same time period in 2025; quicker 9-1-1 average response times, down from 12 minutes in 2024 to 10 minutes and 52 seconds this year; community violence intervention programming, and efforts to make city parks safer. ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-detained-180-minors-for-curfew-violations-during-fireworks/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Nushrat Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Ffireworks-pic-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"detroit-detained-180-minors-for-curfew-violations-during-fireworks"},{"id":"f2i4rq","title":"Take care of your home and neighborhood: Get involved in Detroit","excerpt":"Figure out how to combat rising utility costs and envision a future for your neighborhood. Plus, get a job. \nOutlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Take care of your home and neighborhood: Get involved in Detroit","content":"Figure out how to combat rising utility costs and envision a future for your neighborhood. Plus, get a job. \nOutlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Take care of your home and neighborhood: Get involved in Detroit","url":"https://outliermedia.org/detroit-neighborhoods-clothes-furniture-donations/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Lynelle Herndon","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0624Involved_20260516CariaTaylorFriendsOfRoguePark029.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"take-care-of-your-home-and-neighborhood-get-involved-in-detroit"},{"id":"x1nn4s","title":"Drinking water expert who helped expose Flint lead crisis sues EPA after firing","excerpt":"by KYLE DAVIDSONMichigan Advance \n\n\n\nFollowing her dismissal from the Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water advisory council, a Michigan-based engineer is taking legal action, accusing the department of violating her right to dissent. \n\n\n\nElin Warn Betanzo, the president and founder of...","content":"by KYLE DAVIDSONMichigan Advance \n\n\n\nFollowing her dismissal from the Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water advisory council, a Michigan-based engineer is taking legal action, accusing the department of violating her right to dissent. \n\n\n\nElin Warn Betanzo, the president and founder of Safe Water Engineering LLC and among those who helped uncover the Flint water crisis, filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking her reinstatement to the EPA’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council. \n\n\n\nIn her complaint, Betanzo argued the agency violated her First Amendment rights alongside the Administrative Procedures Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act and Whistleblower Protection Act, by dismissing her from her role for signing a “declaration of dissent” alongside hundreds of other EPA employees, which criticized the agency for implementing policies they say run counter to the agency’s mission of protecting public health and the environment.\n\n\n\n “Today I am continuing my fight for safe water by suing the Trump administration for violating my First Amendment right to free speech,” Warn Betanzo said. “The administration fired me and my EPA colleagues to scare public servants into silence. I’ve fought for safe drinking water before, and I will not be intimidated.”\n\n\n\nIn a previous statement, the EPA criticized employees who signed on to the petition, saying it “has a zero-tolerance policy for career bureaucrats unlawfully undermining, sabotaging and undercutting the administration’s agenda as voted for by the great people of this country last November.”\n\n\n\nWarn Betanzo’s complaint argues the agency’s response was “clearly intended to intimidate employees into silence by making an example of the petition signatories.”“Everyone understood the ‘zero tolerance’ policy: employees will be punished for any public criticism of administration leadership,” it reads.\n\n\n\nThe EPA’s Press Office told Michigan Advance that it does not comment on pending litigation “in keeping with a longstanding practice.”\n\n\n\nMichigan Advance is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jon King for questions: info@michiganadvance.com.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/drinking-water-engineer-epa-first-amendment/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Michigan Advance","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:04:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FElin-1-1024x683.jpeg","slug":"drinking-water-expert-who-helped-expose-flint-lead-crisis-sues-epa-after-firing"},{"id":"4a1lge","title":"‘Slap in the face’: Whitmer data center outrage indicates major election year issue","excerpt":"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s appearance at the June 1 groundbreaking for Oracle and OpenAI’s 1.4-gigawatt data center in Saline Township elicited a deluge of criticism. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Michigan’s data center debate comes against the backdrop ...","content":"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s appearance at the June 1 groundbreaking for Oracle and OpenAI’s 1.4-gigawatt data center in Saline Township elicited a deluge of criticism. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Michigan’s data center debate comes against the backdrop of the 2026 midterm elections. Critics argue the massive energy demands of the facilities could increase utility bills and trigger provisions allowing fossil fuel plants to stay online longer, potentially undermining Michigan’s climate goals. \n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature hold authority over statewide data center tax incentives and regulations, while municipalities decide on zoning and development approvals.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       July 16, 2026 Commission Meeting (MPSC) — Jul 16, 1:00 PM · Details Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n       Attend the next Michigan Public Service Commission meeting The Michigan Public Service Commission regulates utilities like DTE Energy, which signed power contracts for the Saline Township data center. Click the link below to learn more about the MPSC's next meeting at 1 p.m. July 16, online or in-person. \n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Citizens Utility Board of Michigan\n       5 Lakes Energy\n       Michigan Environmental Council\n       Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition\n       Sierra Club Michigan\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch for messaging on data centers from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic favorite for governor in 2026, and her Republican opponent, as well as action taken on the developments by the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. \n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nAt a board meeting in Ypsilanti Township last week, where officials oppose a University of Michigan data center project, Supervisor Brenda Stumbo criticized the developments with a picture from the Oracle and Open AI groundbreaking projected behind her. \n\n\n\n“The way Governor Whitmer has gotten on this train has caused this to happen in the state of Michigan,” Stumbo said. \n\n\n\nInstagram posts criticizing the governor and her participation in the Saline Township event attracted thousands of likes and shares. \n\n\n\nWhitmer’s appearance may have attracted such a strong response because of growing opposition to data centers and the fraught nature of the Saline Township project itself.\n\n\n\nU.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) called Whitmer’s support for the Saline Township project “disgusting” on X, formerly Twitter.\n\n\n\n“So disappointed in Governor Whitmer’s support of data center expansions in our state especially when so many Michiganders are opposed,” Tlaib wrote.\n\n\n\nThe Saline Township project will bring billions of dollars to the state, create jobs and energy savings for residents, and protect air, land, and water, the governor said in a press release for the groundbreaking. \n\n\n\nThe Saline Township board voted against rezoning land for the development in September, then agreed to a settlement after the township was sued by landowners and developer Related Digital.\n\n\n\nFormer Saline Township Treasurer Jennifer Zink resigned in May, citing death threats, Spectrum News reported.\n\n\n\nWhitmer: No on moratorium, yes on regulations\n\n\n\nWhitmer will not sign data center moratorium legislation, she told Kalamazoo’s WZZM-TV earlier this month. \n\n\n\nShe supports codifying stricter rules for data centers that were included in the Saline Township contracts, she told the news outlet.\n\n\n\nWhitmer’s office did not respond to a request for comment on this story. \n\n\n\nThe governor issued a statement in support of data center legislation introduced by Michigan Senate Democrats last week that would add regulations around environmental impacts, energy usage, labor practices, deal transparency, and community benefits, according to Bridge Michigan. \n\n\n\nDTE Energy’s contracts for the Oracle and OpenAI data center include a power supply agreement of roughly 19 years, with option for the customer to extend it by another 20 years. The contracts also contain a 15-year energy storage agreement. \n\n\n\nThe conditional approval of the contracts includes requirements for cost allocation and rate design proposals that ensure future large load interconnection customers pay the cost of connecting to the grid, Mike Byrne, the Michigan Public Service Commission’s chief operating officer, said in December.\n\n\n\n‘A slap in the face’\n\n\n\nOver 70% of people in the U.S. oppose the building of a data center near their home, according to a May poll from the climate publication Heatmap. The figure is a sharp increase from September, when respondents were evenly divided on the issue.\n\n\n\nPolling from Progress Michigan, a progressive advocacy group, shows Michiganders are most concerned about data centers’ water use and impacts on energy costs. \n\n\n\nWill Lawrence, a climate activist and candidate in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Lansing and Brighton, is among those who criticized Whitmer’s appearance at the groundbreaking.\n\n\n\n“It just looks to me like a slap in the face to the residents of Saline Township that in no uncertain terms said they didn’t want this project,” Lawrence told Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\nPhotos of Whitmer appearing alongside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the groundbreaking likely sent a strong message to many people who are skeptical of data centers but haven’t been following the issue closely, he said.\n\n\n\nLawmakers and candidates for office must address residents’ distrust, and ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence and the data center buildout are shared, Lawrence said. \n\n\n\n“People are being asked to accept a shared sacrifice and are being told that it will result in a shared benefit for the common good,” he said. “But people don’t trust that there is going to be a common good coming out of it.”\n\n\n\nWhitmer’s data center support destroyed presidential prospects: Political analyst\n\n\n\nWhitmer, often viewed as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, remains popular as she nears the end of her second term in office, according to a Morning Consult survey.\n\n\n\nWhitmer said in May she wouldn’t run for president, before backtracking hours later and saying, “Never say never.”\n\n\n\nPolitical analyst and former Republican lawmaker Bill Ballenger said the backlash to the governor’s data center support, along with her appearances with President Donald Trump, likely ended any presidential aspirations the governor may have had.\n\n\n\n“I think she wants to get as much favorable stuff for the state of Michigan out of the Trump administration as she can, and if it means that she loses favor with national Democrats, she’s willing to pay that price,” Ballenger said.\n\n\n\nTrump recently backed a plan to bring a fighter mission to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. estimates Selfridge brings $850 million in economic impact to the state.\n\n\n\nData centers emerge as top 2026 election issue\n\n\n\nData centers could become a big issue in the general election, Ballenger said.\n\n\n\nIt’s key how Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the favorite for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, reacts to the data center issue, and what position her Republican rival takes, he said. \n\n\n\nBenson has drawn scrutiny because her husband Ryan Friedrichs is a vice president for Related Companies, the developer of the Saline Township data center.\n\n\n\nFriedrichs said in March that he will no longer work on Related’s Michigan projects, Crain’s Detroit Business reported. Related told Michigan Advance later that month that Friedrichs received no commission on the Saline Township data center. \n\n\n\nBenson supports guardrails for data centers, including measures to increase transparency, require public hearings, support clean energy, and protect water and land, according to her campaign website. \n\n\n\nBallenger said candidates with contentious data center fights in their districts may be inclined to take strong positions on the issue. Others may try to dodge a topic that has become polarized, he said.\n\n\n\nWhile there is widespread community opposition to data centers, the projects are supported by many unions and business interests that make campaign donations and endorsements.\n\n\n\nLawrence, the Lansing congressional candidate, stressed the importance of listening to voters on this issue, and said they are often met by condescension from public officials or bullying by developers.\n\n\n\n“What I say to voters is that your skepticism is legitimate and I share it,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe candidate criticized the use of nondisclosure agreements by data center developers and what he said is an overall lack of transparency in the development process.\n\n\n\n“We deserve the right to determine our own futures and it’s wrong that these deals should be getting shoved down our throats.”\n\n\n\nMichigan legislators have introduced moratorium legislation. The New York Legislature passed a one-year data center moratorium this month. \n\n\n\nIn Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker paused new tax incentives for data centers.\n\n\n\nWhitmer signed sales and use tax exemptions for data centers into law in early 2025. \n\n\n\nData centers have encountered intense opposition in many Michigan communities, with residents concerned the facilities could increase their utility bills, and bring noise and air pollution.\n\n\n\nEnvironmental advocates have expressed concern the facilities’ power demands could trigger an “off ramp” provision in Michigan’s climate law, allowing fossil fuel generation to stay online if there’s a capacity shortage.\n\n\n\nData center developers and public officials have said the projects could bring thousands of temporary construction jobs and millions in local tax benefits.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/whitmer-data-center-backlash-2026-election/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Brian Allnutt","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:22:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWhitmerSaline-resized-to-large-1024x683.jpeg","slug":"slap-in-the-face-whitmer-data-center-outrage-indicates-major-election-year-issue"},{"id":"ni1n8q","title":"Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some Detroiters, help can’t come soon enough","excerpt":"Regulators are rethinking what energy assistance should look like. Meanwhile, residents are struggling with high bills and shut-offs.\nOutlier Media · Briana Rice · Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some Detroiters, help can’t come soon enough","content":"Regulators are rethinking what energy assistance should look like. Meanwhile, residents are struggling with high bills and shut-offs.\nOutlier Media · Briana Rice · Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some Detroiters, help can’t come soon enough","url":"https://outliermedia.org/dte-energy-shut-off-electricity-utility-affordability/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Briana Rice","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDTEaffordability_20260514CydniElledgeKarenMoore010.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"michigan-set-an-affordability-goal-for-utility-bills-for-some-detroiters-help-cant-come-soon-enough"},{"id":"417wh","title":"Meet Angela Martinez, Outlier Media’s new TXT OUTLIER intern","excerpt":"“I want to see somebody like myself who looks like me on the news as well,” she said.\nOutlier Media · SaMya Overall · Meet Angela Martinez, Outlier Media’s new TXT OUTLIER intern","content":"“I want to see somebody like myself who looks like me on the news as well,” she said.\nOutlier Media · SaMya Overall · Meet Angela Martinez, Outlier Media’s new TXT OUTLIER intern","url":"https://outliermedia.org/angela-martinez-intern-txt-outlier/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"SaMya Overall","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:45:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAngelaQAannouncement_20260618CydniElledgeAngelaMartinez002.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"meet-angela-martinez-outlier-medias-new-txt-outlier-intern"},{"id":"2cgik7","title":"Redford Township home found filled with 20 feral cats living in deplorable conditions","excerpt":"A Redford Township home was found covered in urine, feces, and garbage, as well as dozens of feral cats living inside. The conditions were so bad animal rescue groups couldn't even get into the home safely until Monday.","content":"A Redford Township home was found covered in urine, feces, and garbage, as well as dozens of feral cats living inside. The conditions were so bad animal rescue groups couldn't even get into the home safely until Monday.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/redford-township-home-found-filled-20-feral-cats-living-deplorable-conditions","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amy.Lange@fox.com (Amy Lange)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:02:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46854271527-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"redford-township-home-found-filled-with-20-feral-cats-living-in-deplorable-conditions"},{"id":"bu963","title":"Newborn found dead inside portable toilet at Michigan music festival","excerpt":"Michigan State Police report that an investigation is underway after the body of a newborn baby was found inside a portable toilet at a west Michigan music festival.The baby, believed to be less than four weeks old, was discovered Sunday morning near the camping area at the Electric Forest Music ...","content":"Michigan State Police report that an investigation is underway after the body of a newborn baby was found inside a portable toilet at a west Michigan music festival.The baby, believed to be less than four weeks old, was discovered Sunday morning near the camping area at the Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, according to police. The body was found by an employee of the portable restroom vendor during routine maintenance.No further information about the circumstances leading up to the infant’s death have been shared.The four-day festival, previously known as the Rothbury Music Festival, has operated under the Electric Forest name since 2011 and attracts around 50,000 attendees to the area each year.MSP ask that anyone with information reach out at 800-442-7766 or file a report here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/newborn-found-dead-inside-portable-toilet-at-michigan-music-festival/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:51:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F2BHTU2TXGVBIRI2YTVIUVTNRLM.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"newborn-found-dead-inside-portable-toilet-at-michigan-music-festival"},{"id":"8r70hw","title":"More than 20 cats found living in deplorable conditions","excerpt":"Firefighters responded to a call about many feral cats and a foul smell at a Redford Township home on Thursday. They found the homeowner and took him to the hospital. The home has been airing out since then.","content":"Firefighters responded to a call about many feral cats and a foul smell at a Redford Township home on Thursday. They found the homeowner and took him to the hospital. The home has been airing out since then.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-h6dkxg9nr73ul7f0","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:56:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fn22klwbzqrr1lxsp%2F37pctr2i71am28qr.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-than-20-cats-found-living-in-deplorable-conditions"},{"id":"szzkgc","title":"AAA: Michigan gas prices rise ahead of July Fourth weekend","excerpt":"More than 2.4 million Michiganders are expected to travel by car for Fourth of July celebrations this year, and many will be paying more for gas than they did over the holiday weekend last year.According to AAA, Michigan gas prices went up an average of 9 cents since last week, with a gallon of u...","content":"More than 2.4 million Michiganders are expected to travel by car for Fourth of July celebrations this year, and many will be paying more for gas than they did over the holiday weekend last year.According to AAA, Michigan gas prices went up an average of 9 cents since last week, with a gallon of unleaded fuel costing an average of $4.10. That’s nearly a dollar more than the state’s average cost per gallon over Independence Day weekend last year, which hovered around $3.17.Motorists in Michigan are paying around $62 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, or $11 more than the highest rate recorded in August of last year.Still, the state’s current average is still roughly 42 cents less than this time last month.In Metro Detroit, gas prices increased only slightly over the past week to $4.14 — or about two cents more than last week’s average and 86 cents more than the same time last year.The most expensive averages reported by AAA were in Ann Arbor ($4.16), Metro Detroit ($4.14), Jackson ($4.12), with the least expensive averages reported in Marquette ($3.72), Traverse City ($3.98), and Flint ($4.04).In Metro Detroit, the current average is around 13 cents less than last week, but still 83 cents more than this time last year.Domestic gasoline supply decreased from 215.1 million barrels to 214.2 million, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), while gasoline demand increased from 8.73 million barrels per day to 9.21 million.Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/aaa-michigan-gas-prices-rise-ahead-of-july-fourth-weekend/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:28:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FJDJDZWBUOZAL7DBPMODOY5IFOE.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aaa-michigan-gas-prices-rise-ahead-of-july-fourth-weekend"},{"id":"e003vb","title":"Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a break","excerpt":"Hosting a Fourth of July cookout this year will cost more than ever — but Michigan families may have a little more reason to fire up the grill.The 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey found this year’s cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests — the highest price since the...","content":"Hosting a Fourth of July cookout this year will cost more than ever — but Michigan families may have a little more reason to fire up the grill.The 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey found this year’s cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests — the highest price since the organization began tracking costs in 2016.However, after adjusting for inflation, cookout costs have remained relatively stable in recent years and remain below the previous peak reached in 2022.Michigan below national averageMichigan families can expect to spend a bit less.The state’s average cookout cost came in at $66.06 for 10 people, or $6.61 per person — about $7 lower than the national average.“Despite that, a farmer’s share of the food dollar is around 6 percent after expenses, so there is often a disconnect between grocery store prices and what is happening at the farm,” said Theresa Sisung, Michigan Farm Bureau’s commodity and regulatory relations manager.What’s going up — and whyThe national average is up $2.90 from last year, a roughly 4 percent increase which is in line with the overall U.S. annual inflation rate of 4.2 percent for the 12 months ending in May.Ten of the 12 items tracked in the survey saw price increases. Among the biggest drivers:Ground beef (2 lbs.): $14.06, up 5.5%Strawberries (2 pints): $5.27, up 12.4%Pork and beans (32 oz.): $3.06, up 13.8%Hamburger buns (1 pkg.): $2.53, up 7.7%America’s ranchers continue to rebuild their herds following years of severe drought, which has kept beef supplies tight.A devastating frost in Florida early in the spring hurt strawberry crops, driving prices higher. And the rising cost of aluminum sent canned pork and beans up 37 cents from last year.Sisung said it’s important to understand what’s actually happening between the farm and the store shelf.“A farmer only gets about 16 cents of every dollar that you spend on food,” Sisung said. “So, even if you’re seeing the cost of your groceries go up, that doesn’t mean that the price the farmer is receiving is actually increasing.”Transportation costs are also a significant factor. Sisung noted that higher fuel and freight costs are rippling through the food supply chain and showing up at checkout.Shoppers feel the pinchMichiganders said they’re already adjusting to sticker shock.“Everything’s up, that’s about it — but at the end of the day you need food, so you do what you do, you cut out other places,” said Victoria Hadley of Detroit.For some, that means trimming plans for the holiday altogether. Detroit resident Hunter Chamberlain said he’s not planning to host this year.“Buying 10 burgers and buying 20 burgers, it’s a big difference. And then you have to have all the things that go on the side,” Chamberlain said.LeJuan Council, also of Detroit, said rising prices are making him more intentional about his 4th of July menu.“It makes you think a little bit about what the menu choices will be — about waste, to make sure that you’re measuring your food and you’re buying up for the folks you’re going to have over and not overspending and having all those leftovers that you can’t use,” Council said.Two bright spots: Chips, potato saladNot everything costs more this year. Two items on the classic cookout menu actually got cheaper.Potato salad dropped 17.8 percent from last year, falling to $2.91. Chips also dipped slightly, down to $4.76, a modest $0.04 decrease from 2025. The survey credits the markdown to a healthy potato harvest.Egg prices also fell after flocks recovered from avian influenza, offering some relief in the aisle.How to save at the checkoutSisung said that regardless of where prices go, savvy shopping can help stretch every dollar.“When I opened up my grocery ad for this week, pretty much all of the things that were on this list are on the front page of my grocery ad of things that are on sale,” Sisung said.Her advice: Check weekly ads, clip coupons and use grocery store apps to find the best deals before heading to the store.Sisung also encouraged shoppers to buy local when possible — especially now, as Michigan’s summer produce season heats up.“We are now in strawberry season. We’ve got cherries out there. So if you can, go to a U-Pick or go to a farmers market and support those local farmers if possible,” Sisung said.Broader pictureThe federal government’s Consumer Price Index shows an overall increase of 4.2 percent for all items, while food specifically is up 3.1 percent compared to a year ago.Farm Bureau’s informal marketbasket survey examines only foods commonly associated with summer cookouts.For Michigan shoppers, that means this holiday weekend might cost a bit more but with a little planning, the cookout can still go on.Full price breakdown: 2026 Fourth of July cookout for 10ItemPriceChange2 lbs. ground beef$14.06+5.5%2 lbs. chicken breasts$8.06+3.5%3 lbs. pork chops$14.79+4.7%1 lb. cheese$3.60+1.7%1 pkg. hamburger buns$2.53+7.7%2½ lbs. homemade potato salad$2.91-17.8%32 oz. pork and beans$3.06+13.8%16 oz. bag potato chips$4.76-0.8%13 oz. pkg. chocolate chip cookies$4.25+6.3%½ gallon ice cream$5.99+5.3%2 pints strawberries$5.27+12.4%2½ qts. lemonade$4.54+3.9%Total$73.82+4%Source: 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/4th-of-july-cookout-costs-hit-record-high-michigan-shoppers-catch-a-break/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Shawnte Passmore","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:10:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fd9140f85-2e10-4e22-b74a-eb78060ea48e%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fourth-of-july-cookout-costs-hit-record-high-michigan-shoppers-catch-a-break"},{"id":"laza9z","title":"Preventing heat-related emergencies","excerpt":"It's going to be a scorcher this week with daily temperatures nearing the hundred degree mark in some areas. Without preparation, serious emergencies can follow.","content":"It's going to be a scorcher this week with daily temperatures nearing the hundred degree mark in some areas. Without preparation, serious emergencies can follow.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-7ruwhlcdewwbjpat","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:25:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F35dmt4gfa46fwok5%2Frw5vzgmdwsme7krf.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"preventing-heat-related-emergencies"},{"id":"sh0c0c","title":"Lions release Terrion Arnold after court hearing for robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Former Lions first round pick Terrion Arnold was released Monday just hours after a Florida court released him on $1 million bond.","content":"Former Lions first round pick Terrion Arnold was released Monday just hours after a Florida court released him on $1 million bond.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-6f8upcm5pjt92xzr","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:23:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftf9ov3ldxiz0kqff%2F2jczndgs58wwosjg.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lions-release-terrion-arnold-after-court-hearing-for-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"46cq5y","title":"Attorney & sports agent on Terrion Arnold & Malik Beasley cases","excerpt":"Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the criminal cases against ex-Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold & ex-Detroit Piston Guard Malik Beasley. NOTE: Arnold was released by the Lions shortly after this interview.","content":"Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the criminal cases against ex-Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold & ex-Detroit Piston Guard Malik Beasley. NOTE: Arnold was released by the Lions shortly after this interview.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-43a4hwmlo8aclcx1","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:56:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ffl42vbsjk6whccda%2Fqn8zdspuzpxn3ri9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"attorney-sports-agent-on-terrion-arnold-malik-beasley-cases"},{"id":"1fe649","title":"Protecting pets during extreme heat","excerpt":"Dr. Alex Schechter, owner of Burrwood Veterinary joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how to keep pets safe during extreme heat, as well as during fireworks.","content":"Dr. Alex Schechter, owner of Burrwood Veterinary joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how to keep pets safe during extreme heat, as well as during fireworks.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-h9hitk0wgiupxm9o","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:55:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fl0dtd348p5hpvson%2Fbq2bl7t37tm6x73y.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"protecting-pets-during-extreme-heat"},{"id":"c17int","title":"Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots & federal agency filings","excerpt":"The United States Supreme Court issues more rulings on a number of topics, including mail-in ballots and President Trump's firing of the heads of several federal agencies. Zach Shemtob, Executive Editor of SCOTUSBlog, joins to break down the rulings and what could come next.","content":"The United States Supreme Court issues more rulings on a number of topics, including mail-in ballots and President Trump's firing of the heads of several federal agencies. Zach Shemtob, Executive Editor of SCOTUSBlog, joins to break down the rulings and what could come next.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-eg7oj4gg1yx5qrmm","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:52:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frcp3mmq80pecw3yb%2Fnuyt2mw1mkngnwhs.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-rules-on-mail-in-ballots-federal-agency-filings"},{"id":"zihygj","title":"Staying safe in extreme heat","excerpt":"Dr. Glen Clark, Emergency Center Chief at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how people can stay safe during the extreme heat.","content":"Dr. Glen Clark, Emergency Center Chief at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how people can stay safe during the extreme heat.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kn2s51g9dwrc4r3c","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:49:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fmb7mehrh81kdaimb%2Fbsk7ebbfjlkzb6lu.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"staying-safe-in-extreme-heat"},{"id":"ook5h5","title":"BCBSM billing change could limit access to mental health care, psychiatric offices say","excerpt":"A recent billing change announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will affect access to mental health care across the state, according to psychiatric offices. The insurance provider says the change is in line with up-to-date guidance. Local 4 is following the announcement after first coveri...","content":"A recent billing change announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will affect access to mental health care across the state, according to psychiatric offices. The insurance provider says the change is in line with up-to-date guidance. Local 4 is following the announcement after first covering how a change in “incident-to” billing could specifically impact social workers who provide outpatient mental health counseling in Michigan. After publishing the first story, several viewers reached out, saying this would also impact nurse practitioners who work in psychiatric offices. “With incident-to billing, clinics are going to be forced to transfer care from nurse practitioners to psychiatrists,” Emily Williams, the chief operating officer at Serenity Bay Health said. “With the policy that will be starting in March, when the nurse practitioner sees those patients, reimbursement will only be at 80%,” Williams said. Experts say “incident-to” billing has been the standard for private practices in Michigan for years. In this case, it allows psychiatrists to sign off on nurse practitioners helping with patient care, meaning the work done by a nurse practitioner is billed under their supervisor.“There are many more nurse practitioners than there are psychiatrists,” Williams said. “So, the access to care will be decreased.”Because of the move, Williams says staff like hers will have to make changes. She says studies say psychiatry is already a severely understaffed specialty.“Our office has 2 psychiatrists and we have 8 nurse practitioners,” she said. “Our psychiatrists mostly see the new patients. They provide them with diagnoses and they set up the treatment plan. In order to continue to see new patients and provide care, they have to pass those patients on to nurse practitioners who can follow up with them on a monthly basis, or more frequently.”Williams also says there could be a trickle down impact when individuals who can’t get into an office end up in the emergency room for help. She worries the reality will also stretch current psychiatrists too thin.Local 4 reached out to BCBSM. “In service to our members, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reviews our payment policies on a regular basis to ensure they reflect the most up-to-date guidance and data,” they say. “This change requires providers to file claims under their own National Provider Identifier. This ensures that providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants bill for their services directly, rather than billing through the supervising physician. This will allow them to participate more directly in Blue Cross’ incentive and value-based programs that are at the forefront of our patient-centered care efforts. It also ensures services are delivered by appropriately qualified providers and aligns our policy between Blue Cross and Blue Care Network commercial health plans.”Local 4 asked Williams what she’d say to the insurance company. “Right now, it can take up to two months to see a psychiatrist,” she said. “Make these policy changes and see how much longer that becomes.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/bcbsm-billing-change-could-limit-access-to-mental-health-care-psychiatric-offices-say/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:11:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F8ab986cd-3972-4399-a46b-4817c71425ba%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bcbsm-billing-change-could-limit-access-to-mental-health-care-psychiatric-offices-say"},{"id":"60gauo","title":"\"Salute Our Warriors\" returns for 9th annual fundraiser supporting veterans and military families","excerpt":"Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona joins Ziad Kassab to learn more about the event, DMAN Foundation, and his efforts making a difference in the community\n\"Salute Our Warriors\": https://saluteourwarriors.us/ \nThe D-MAN Foundation: https://mydman.org/","content":"Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona joins Ziad Kassab to learn more about the event, DMAN Foundation, and his efforts making a difference in the community\n\"Salute Our Warriors\": https://saluteourwarriors.us/ \nThe D-MAN Foundation: https://mydman.org/","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-elrevb4wd6aduzig","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:09:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fiei18q3exmxwo3r5%2Fw25prljgm2y71ujj.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"salute-our-warriors-returns-for-9th-annual-fundraiser-supporting-veterans-and-military-families"},{"id":"hyeps0","title":"Summer heat is no joke: protect your pets now","excerpt":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Mike Palmer from Premier Pet Supply for summer heat survival tips","content":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Mike Palmer from Premier Pet Supply for summer heat survival tips","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-q919usv4wkvwhon7","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:53:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fypiom298xnwwe579%2Fqt160klhn7q75k0a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"summer-heat-is-no-joke-protect-your-pets-now"},{"id":"dhwmj5","title":"Stay cool and efficient: professional ac advice for hot days","excerpt":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins President at Charter Home Comfort, Brian Dube who breaks down all the things we should do during hot days","content":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins President at Charter Home Comfort, Brian Dube who breaks down all the things we should do during hot days","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-xzk69j9tkqwt7pwb","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - 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So, if our community is healthy – we’re all healthy,” Curry said.Skip the waiting room, ask a doctorOne of the fair’s most popular features was the “Ask-a-Doc” component, which allowed visitors to discuss health concerns with physicians in a relaxed, conversational setting — no co-pays, no appointments, no waiting rooms.“I’m going to get my blood pressure checked because it’s been a little elevated. Make sure I’m not diabetic. Things like that,” one attendee said.Food, fun entertainment round out the dayForgotten Harvest provided free, nutritious groceries to guests, while the first 100 attendees scored a free food truck meal. Nearly 40 health and community-related vendors were also present.The Detroit Youth Choir performed while other entertainment also included a DJ, face painters, a balloon artist and the Detroit Fire Clown Patrol.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/dmc-sinai-grace-holds-2nd-annual-health-fair-with-free-screenings-food-entertainment/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Shawnte Passmore","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:56:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fbd7b7e5b-5f02-4d48-b334-b31752cf8646%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dmc-sinai-grace-holds-2nd-annual-health-fair-with-free-screenings-food-entertainment"},{"id":"iq1uw7","title":"Morning 4: Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a break","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a breakHosting a Fourth of July cookout this year will cost more than ever — but Michigan families may have a l...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a breakHosting a Fourth of July cookout this year will cost more than ever — but Michigan families may have a little more reason to fire up the grill.The 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey found this year’s cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests — the highest price since the organization began tracking costs in 2026.However, after adjusting for inflation, cookout costs have remained relatively stable in recent years and remain below the previous peak reached in 2022. Michigan families can expect to spend a bit less.The state’s average cookout cost came in at $66.06 for 10 people, or $6.61 per person — about $7 lower than the national average.Read more here.‘It went by so quick’: Witness describes deadly shooting after Southgate police confront shoplifting suspectA man, who was suspected of shoplifting, died on Saturday after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside of a Meijer. The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Meijer right off Fort Street around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, steps away from the Fort Street Dream Cruise crowd.A group of people was enjoying the start of the cruise and barbequing next to the parking lot when the area turned into a crime scene.“We were barbecuing and the next thing you know, the cops came up and somebody was shot,” a man who witnessed the shooting said.He asked Local 4 not to share his name.“It was pretty crazy,” he said. “It went by so quick, we didn’t even really know what was going on or why.”Read more here.Warrants canceled, sentencing rescheduled for Kim Mathers after turning herself inThe two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, have been canceled after she turned herself in to a Macomb County court.Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for three hearings stemming from two separate drunken driving cases, including a sentencing and bond violation hearing for a hit-and-run crash in February and a probable cause conference for an OWI arrest in May. However, she failed to appear or contact the court, resulting in the issuance of two warrants.Read more here.Michigan native Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch postponed by lawsuits, contract disputesThe highly anticipated rematch between Michigan native Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely as promoters work through a series of legal disputes, contract issues, and scheduling conflicts.According to Ring Magazine on X, the fight, originally scheduled for Sept. 26, 2026, in Las Vegas, could not proceed due to ongoing issues involving Mayweather’s camp.The rematch was expected to stream globally on Netflix and serve as a follow-up to the pair’s 2015 showdown, which became the highest-grossing fight in boxing history.Read more here.Weather: Dangerous heat builds across Southeast Michigan; 4Warn Weather Alert begins TuesdaySummer is turning up the heat across Southeast Michigan, with increasingly hot and humid conditions arriving today ahead of what could become one of the hottest stretches of the season. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees this afternoon, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter. Peak heat index values are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, making outdoor activities more uncomfortable and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.More Local HeadlinesNational HeadlinesWorld HeadlinesSports Headlines","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/morning-4-fourth-of-july-cookout-costs-hit-record-high-michigan-shoppers-catch-a-break/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:49:08.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZZJ6IC6TZFGYJF67ORE2HOCUCU.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"morning-4-fourth-of-july-cookout-costs-hit-record-high-michigan-shoppers-catch-a-break"},{"id":"oh7zs2","title":"MDOT reducing construction over July 4","excerpt":"Nearly 60% of road and bridge projects in Michigan will see a reduction in traffic restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday. Here’s which sites are remaining active.","content":"Nearly 60% of road and bridge projects in Michigan will see a reduction in traffic restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday. Here’s which sites are remaining active.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/construction-detroit-july-4-traffic-mdot","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:11:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-150811.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mdot-reducing-construction-over-july-4"},{"id":"j8hr3d","title":"Terrion Arnold gets $1 million bond by Florida judge in armed robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Lions standout Terrion Arnold scored a win in court Monday, receiving a bond and will not have a tether.","content":"Lions standout Terrion Arnold scored a win in court Monday, receiving a bond and will not have a tether.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ws63psg1udxmbwid","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:35:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fea8n3mj5kz4zc2hh%2Fobvfbb79vuelctrg.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"terrion-arnold-gets-1-million-bond-by-florida-judge-in-armed-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"be4n4x","title":"Warrants canceled, sentencing rescheduled for Kim Mathers after turning herself in","excerpt":"The two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, have been canceled after she turned herself in to a Macomb County court.Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for three h...","content":"The two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, have been canceled after she turned herself in to a Macomb County court.Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for three hearings stemming from two separate drunken driving cases, including a sentencing and bond violation hearing for a hit-and-run crash in February and a probable cause conference for an OWI arrest in May. However, she failed to appear or contact the court, resulting in the issuance of two warrants.A news release issued by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday also alleges that Mathers violated her SoberLink alcohol-monitoring device four times since May 28 — when she was arraigned for an OWI-third offense charge out of Chesterfield Township, which was captured on body camera footage.Mathers reportedly turned herself in to the 42-2 District Court on Friday and her sentencing has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 13. Her bond was set for $500.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/warrants-canceled-sentencing-rescheduled-for-kim-mathers-after-turning-herself-in/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:35:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FMDFWLO6XQZDU3JYBOTOIF2EDIA.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"warrants-canceled-sentencing-rescheduled-for-kim-mathers-after-turning-herself-in"},{"id":"t6wjcl","title":"‘Forced to transfer care’: Nurse practitioners worry BCBSM billing change could impact access to psychiatric help","excerpt":"Psychiatric offices say a recent billing change announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will impact access to mental health care across the state. The insurance provider says the change is in line with up-to-date guidance. Local 4 is following the announcement after first covering how a c...","content":"Psychiatric offices say a recent billing change announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will impact access to mental health care across the state. The insurance provider says the change is in line with up-to-date guidance. Local 4 is following the announcement after first covering how a change in “incident-to” billing could specifically impact social workers who provide outpatient mental health counseling in Michigan. After publishing the first story, several viewers reached out, saying this would also impact nurse practitioners who work in psychiatric offices. “With incident-to billing, clinics are going to be forced to transfer care from nurse practitioners to psychiatrists,” Emily Williams, the chief operating officer at Serenity Bay Health said. “With the policy that will be starting in March, when the nurse practitioner sees those patients, reimbursement will only be at 80%,” Williams said. Experts say “incident-to” billing has been the standard for private practices in Michigan for years. In this case, it allows psychiatrists to sign off on nurse practitioners helping with patient care, meaning the work done by a nurse practitioner is billed under their supervisor.“There are many more nurse practitioners than there are psychiatrists,” Williams said. “So, the access to care will be decreased.”Because of the move, Williams says staff like hers will have to make changes. She says studies say psychiatry is already a severely understaffed specialty.“Our office has 2 psychiatrists and we have 8 nurse practitioners,” she said. “Our psychiatrists mostly see the new patients. They provide them with diagnoses and they set up the treatment plan. In order to continue to see new patients and provide care, they have to pass those patients on to nurse practitioners who can follow up with them on a monthly basis, or more frequently.”Williams also says there could be a trickle down impact when individuals who can’t get into an office end up in the emergency room for help. She worries the reality will also stretch current psychiatrists too thin.Local 4 reached out to BCBSM. “In service to our members, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reviews our payment policies on a regular basis to ensure they reflect the most up-to-date guidance and data,” they say. “This change requires providers to file claims under their own National Provider Identifier. This ensures that providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants bill for their services directly, rather than billing through the supervising physician. This will allow them to participate more directly in Blue Cross’ incentive and value-based programs that are at the forefront of our patient-centered care efforts. It also ensures services are delivered by appropriately qualified providers and aligns our policy between Blue Cross and Blue Care Network commercial health plans.”Local 4 asked Williams what she’d say to the insurance company. “Right now, it can take up to two months to see a psychiatrist,” she said. “Make these policy changes and see how much longer that becomes.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/29/forced-to-transfer-care-nurse-practitioners-worry-bcbsm-billing-change-could-impact-access-to-psychiatric-help/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:14:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F8ab986cd-3972-4399-a46b-4817c71425ba%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"forced-to-transfer-care-nurse-practitioners-worry-bcbsm-billing-change-could-impact-access-to-psychi"},{"id":"jn1qe","title":"Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations","excerpt":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","content":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/utah-largest-wildfire-forces-more-evacuations","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:52:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-27-114147.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"utah-wildfire-grows-rapidly-forcing-more-evacuations"},{"id":"rqc053","title":"Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship","excerpt":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","content":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-bow-alaska-cruise-ship","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:10:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhale-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-on-bow-of-alaska-cruise-ship"},{"id":"v9ihyy","title":"Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline","excerpt":"Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.","content":"Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/future-great-lakes-trail-offer-unbroken-passage-along-entire-shoreline","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:24:27.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FVirginia-trail.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"future-great-lakes-trail-to-offer-unbroken-passage-along-entire-shoreline"},{"id":"a2xs05","title":"Plan revealed for a single continuous trail around the Great Lakes","excerpt":"The U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail will one day offer an unbroken path along the entirety of our shorelines that touch the lakes in the U.S. While a good chunk of the proposed path is complete, a lot of work remains.","content":"The U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail will one day offer an unbroken path along the entirety of our shorelines that touch the lakes in the U.S. While a good chunk of the proposed path is complete, a lot of work remains.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-b8tizdhqic4ztafq","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:34:32.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fyz2ppd5fq4mjuc8k%2F973tbf37a7uqwqmn.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"plan-revealed-for-a-single-continuous-trail-around-the-great-lakes"},{"id":"cpz2xx","title":"Dangerous heat builds across Southeast Michigan; 4Warn Weather Alert begins Tuesday","excerpt":"Summer is turning up the heat across Southeast Michigan, with increasingly hot and humid conditions arriving today ahead of what could become one of the hottest stretches of the season. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees this afternoon, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter. Pe...","content":"Summer is turning up the heat across Southeast Michigan, with increasingly hot and humid conditions arriving today ahead of what could become one of the hottest stretches of the season. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees this afternoon, but the humidity will make it feel even hotter. Peak heat index values are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, making outdoor activities more uncomfortable and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.A 4Warn Weather Alert will be in effect Tuesday through Friday as dangerous heat settles over the region. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Tuesday through Thursday, when afternoon high temperatures are forecast to soar close to 100 degrees. Combined with oppressive humidity, heat index values will exceed 105 degrees each afternoon, creating potentially dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Adding to the concern, there will be very little overnight relief. Low temperatures will only fall into the mid-70s, making it difficult for homes without air conditioning to cool down and increasing the cumulative impacts of the prolonged heat. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, wear lightweight clothing, and check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets. Never leave children or animals unattended inside a vehicle, even for a few minutes.The last time Metro Detroit officially reached 100°F or higher was during the July 2012 heat wave. Here are the most recent 100-degree days at DTW:July 17, 2012: 102°F (most recent 100°+ day)July 7, 2012: 100°FJuly 4, 2012: 102°FThe hot and humid pattern is expected to continue into Friday and the holiday weekend. While temperatures will remain well above average, there will also be periodic for showers and thunderstorms that could provide brief relief from the heat, although humidity levels are expected to remain elevated. Be sure to stay updated on the latest forecast and any heat-related advisories as this prolonged stretch of dangerous summer weather unfolds.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/29/dangerous-heat-builds-across-southeast-michigan-4warn-weather-alert-begins-tuesday/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:19:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0dc49fbe-8cec-4d73-b80a-ab844de4705c%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-heat-builds-across-southeast-michigan-4warn-weather-alert-begins-tuesday"},{"id":"pvro86","title":"Mental Health Tips for Summer: Simple Ways to Recharge and Reduce Stress","excerpt":"FOX 2's Ronia Shamona speaks with Uriel Stephens, Director of Family Services at Easterseals MORC, about easy ways to reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and make the most of the free Summer Serotonin Resource & Activity Guide.","content":"FOX 2's Ronia Shamona speaks with Uriel Stephens, Director of Family Services at Easterseals MORC, about easy ways to reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and make the most of the free Summer Serotonin Resource & Activity Guide.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qkd4brkzdbgy1v0i","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:40:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgwna6m730lcs2sag%2Fpjtdp945acewgfuz.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mental-health-tips-for-summer-simple-ways-to-recharge-and-reduce-stress"},{"id":"f8v2o7","title":"Body of newborn baby found in toilet at Michigan's Electric Forest festival","excerpt":"An investigation is ongoing after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a portable toilet at Michigan's Electric Forest festival over the weekend.","content":"An investigation is ongoing after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a portable toilet at Michigan's Electric Forest festival over the weekend.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/body-newborn-baby-found-toilet-michigans-electric-forest-festival","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:19:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2FMSP-Patrol_Car_Shield.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"body-of-newborn-baby-found-in-toilet-at-michigans-electric-forest-festival"},{"id":"vx5oo0","title":"Former Piston Malik Beasley latest to be charged in gambling scandal","excerpt":"Former Piston Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.","content":"Former Piston Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-2bouq0gyoiiz9eex","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:13:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fovabseajogzc2m46%2Fazntscy1vzm37af5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-piston-malik-beasley-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"1x4hn8","title":"Extreme Heat Watch issued for Southeast Michigan: what to expect this week","excerpt":"4Warn Weather - The Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of Southeast Michigan from 12:00pm Tuesday until 8:00pm Thursday.After a wonderful Summer weekend, heat and humidity are rising this week.Temperatures will still be relatively comfortable this evening an...","content":"4Warn Weather - The Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of Southeast Michigan from 12:00pm Tuesday until 8:00pm Thursday.After a wonderful Summer weekend, heat and humidity are rising this week.Temperatures will still be relatively comfortable this evening and overnight, falling into the low 60s by Monday morning under mainly clear skies.Monday brings more heat and humidity with highs in the low 90s. With the added humidity, it will feel closer to 100° in the afternoon. We’ll see some passing clouds throughout the day and a stray shower can’t be ruled out, although most will remain dry.Monday night temperatures only drop to the low 70s.Tuesday brings another step up in the heat and humidity. Highs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be near or at 100°. Heat indices could reach up to 110° each of those days with overnight lows remaining in the mid 70s.The National Weather Service has listed the Heat Risk Monday as Moderate to Major, Major for Tuesday, and Extreme for Wednesday and Thursday.Friday’s risk is Major to Extreme as Friday’s highs fall only slightly into the mid and upper 90s.An Extreme Heat Risk is defined as a rare and/or long-duration extreme heat event with no overnight relief. It can impact anyone without cooling/hydration as well as health systems, industries, and infrastructure.Make sure that you’re keeping yourself safe during multiple days of hot weather. Stay hydrated, reduce strenuous activities, take breaks in a cooler environment, and wear light and loose clothing. Never leave children or pets in a parked car for any amount of time.Also remember to check on those who are sensitive to the heat. Double-check the pavement before walking dogs as well - if you can’t hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds your dog should be walking on the grass instead of the pavement. As far as relief from the heat, highs this weekend will be in the lower 90s. We see partly sunny skies Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a chance for rain each day.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/29/extreme-heat-watch-issued-for-southeast-michigan-what-to-expect-this-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-29T00:19:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F2YRQ3KLLYNGWDFTHUBBJBC4ONQ.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"extreme-heat-watch-issued-for-southeast-michigan-what-to-expect-this-week"},{"id":"mtvzrk","title":"1 dead after Livonia police-involved shooting","excerpt":"One person is dead after a home explosion in Livonia ended with an officer-involved shooting.","content":"One person is dead after a home explosion in Livonia ended with an officer-involved shooting.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-vsyjxrheq86r6j4y","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:41:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F2rnvsueocw9op76h%2Fv2u8ffxkhfnum68x.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-dead-after-livonia-police-involved-shooting"},{"id":"ad4si1","title":"Michigan gas prices up as Fourth of July nears","excerpt":"Gas price averages are up in Metro Detroit as Fourth of July week begins.","content":"Gas price averages are up in Metro Detroit as Fourth of July week begins.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-gas-prices-up-fourth-july-nears","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:49:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2Fgas_pump_generic-1-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michigan-gas-prices-up-as-fourth-of-july-nears"},{"id":"q3q033","title":"Huron Township man killed in motorcycle crash; speed investigated as factor","excerpt":"A 41-year-old Huron Township man died after a motorcycle crash, according to the Huron Township Department of Public Safety.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 7:50 p.m. at the intersection of Bell Road and Waltz Road. Responding officers found the motorcycle driver suffering from wha...","content":"A 41-year-old Huron Township man died after a motorcycle crash, according to the Huron Township Department of Public Safety.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 7:50 p.m. at the intersection of Bell Road and Waltz Road. Responding officers found the motorcycle driver suffering from what appeared to be significant injuries.First responders treated the man at the scene before he was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash.Officials said the initial findings indicate speed may have been a contributing factor.Police said the driver was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Drugs and alcohol are not initially believed to have played a role.The Huron Township Department of Public Safety expressed condolences to the man’s family.“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the department said. “We are incredibly sorry for their loss.”The investigation remains ongoing.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/41-year-old-huron-township-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-speed-investigated-as-factor/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:20:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FIZINBMSVM5H2LEXU47V6GGTY6E.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"huron-township-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-speed-investigated-as-factor"},{"id":"y9l87d","title":"VOICES: How can Detroit residents protect their homes from flooding? New resource hub offers answers","excerpt":"Five years ago, catastrophic flooding inundated neighborhoods across Detroit. The June 2021 storm brought several inches of rain in 12 hours, prompting a federal disaster declaration and exposing vulnerabilities in Detroit’s aging stormwater infrastructure. \n\n\n\nThe event also highlighted a growin...","content":"Five years ago, catastrophic flooding inundated neighborhoods across Detroit. The June 2021 storm brought several inches of rain in 12 hours, prompting a federal disaster declaration and exposing vulnerabilities in Detroit’s aging stormwater infrastructure. \n\n\n\nThe event also highlighted a growing reality: climate change is increasing flood risks across Detroit. In response to the growing need for place-based climate resilience support following the 2021 floods, The Kresge Foundation invested a $1 million seed grant to establish the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Detroit Sustainability Clinic. \n\n\n\nUsing funds from that seed grant, the Clinic has launched a new online Flood Resilience Hub to support residents, neighborhood organizations, and community leaders in navigating challenges related to flooding.\n\n\n\nDeveloped by Clinic Research Assistant Myrcella-Selene Bowen and Communications Specialist Jo Walker, the Hub serves as a resource for flood preparedness, resilience planning, funding opportunities, insurance information, mapping tools, green infrastructure resources, and local support services. The platform is organized around practical steps users can take before, during, and after flooding, helping connect people with resources that support long-term resilience.\n\n\n\nDesigned to support users with varying levels of capacity and involvement, the platform allows residents, neighborhood organizations, and community leaders to explore resilience strategies at multiple scales—from protecting their homes and preparing for emergencies to identifying neighborhood-level solutions, funding opportunities, and local organizations working to address flooding across Detroit. \n\n\n\nLessons from Jefferson Chalmers\n\n\n\nRecommendations emerging from one of the Clinic’s inaugural partnerships with Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI), a community development organization serving Detroit’s east side, helped shape the Hub’s development. Working alongside JEI, SEAS master’s students Erin East (MS ’23), Moksha Menghaney (MS ’23), Maaike Wielenga (MS ’23), and Rachel Woodcock (MS ’23), advised by SEAS Professor Sam Stolper, studied flooding in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood, one of the communities hardest hit by the 2021 floods. \n\n\n\nTheir research found that flooding in Jefferson Chalmers is driven by a complex combination of aging, combined sewer infrastructure, low-lying topography, proximity to the Detroit River, historic disinvestment, and climate change. The report also documented the financial, physical, and emotional toll that flooding places on residents and businesses, particularly in communities that have experienced decades of underinvestment.\n\n\n\nTurning research into action\n\n\n\nWhile the report identified the need for infrastructure investments and long-term resilience planning, it also highlighted a more immediate challenge: access to information. Among its recommendations was the creation of a centralized communication hub where residents and business owners could access flood-related information, preparedness resources, funding opportunities and resilience tools in one place.\n\n\n\n Inaugural Clinic-supported capstone team Erin East (MS ’23), Moksha Menghaney (MS ’23), Maaike Wielenga (MS ’23), and Rachel Woodcock (MS ’23) present their work with JEI. Photo credit: D. Brenner, SEAS\n\n\n\nDrawing from lessons learned through the JEI partnership, existing resilience resources, and community needs, the Hub was designed to make flood resilience information easier to find, understand, and use. Rather than requiring residents to navigate multiple websites and agencies, the Hub provides a single point of access to resources that can help households, neighborhoods, and organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding.\n\n\n\nOne example is the Hub’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) resource center, which consolidates Detroit-specific information related to nature-based stormwater solutions. Users can explore external sites such as the Detroit Stormwater Hub, learn about drainage charge credits, compare different GSI project types using local examples, and access databases that highlight Detroit organizations implementing GSI and University of Michigan GSI projects. By bringing these resources together in one place, the Hub helps users identify strategies that align with their interests, needs, and capacity to take action.\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing that community needs continue to evolve, visitors are encouraged to provide feedback through an online survey to help identify missing resources, suggest improvements, and inform future updates. In this way, the Hub is intended to function as a living resource that evolves alongside community needs.\n\n\n\nExpanding the Clinic’s impact\n\n\n\nThe development of the Hub illustrates how the Clinic translates community partnerships, student research, and university resources into tangible tools for Detroit residents. Since its founding in 2021, the Clinic has supported 85 students, engaged 15 affiliated faculty members, and completed more than 20 projects in partnership with nonprofits, community-based organizations, government agencies, city departments, private-sector partners, and research institutions.\n\n\n\nBuilding on the impact of projects like the Hub, The Kresge Foundation has renewed its support of the Clinic with a $900,000 investment to advance the next phase of the Clinic’s community-driven sustainability and resilience work across Detroit. \n\n\n\nTogether, the Hub and Kresge’s renewed investment represent a full-circle moment for a partnership that began in the aftermath of the 2021 floods. Five years later, early community-driven research has helped inform a resource that residents can use today, while renewed support from Kresge will help expand the Clinic’s sustainability and resilience work in the years ahead.\n\n\n\nAs flooding risks continue to grow across Detroit, residents, neighborhood organizations, and community leaders now have access to a new resource for navigating the challenges ahead. Through community feedback and continued collaboration, the Hub will continue to evolve alongside Detroit’s resilience needs, ensuring residents have access to the information and resources they need to adapt to a changing climate.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/voices-how-can-detroit-residents-protect-their-homes-from-flooding-new-resource-hub-offers-answers/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Jo Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJefferson_Chalmers_Flooding-1024x673.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"voices-how-can-detroit-residents-protect-their-homes-from-flooding-new-resource-hub-offers-answers"},{"id":"lc1fiq","title":"2 pedestrians dead after crash with high speed motorcyclist","excerpt":"Two pedestrians have died after a crash with high speed motorcyclist driving in the center lane.Police say the crash happened at around 2 a.m. on June 28.The two were hit in the area of McNichols and Schaefer.Both pedestrians, an adult man and women were killed.According to authorities the suspec...","content":"Two pedestrians have died after a crash with high speed motorcyclist driving in the center lane.Police say the crash happened at around 2 a.m. on June 28.The two were hit in the area of McNichols and Schaefer.Both pedestrians, an adult man and women were killed.According to authorities the suspected driver is in custody.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/2-pedestrians-dead-after-crash-with-high-speed-motorcyclist/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:51:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FMBPTFM7K45FOBICB6DPSPQU3LY.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-pedestrians-dead-after-crash-with-high-speed-motorcyclist"},{"id":"ihg0cp","title":"Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year","excerpt":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","content":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:07:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fchuck-norris-catherine-o-hara.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year"},{"id":"40oxbi","title":"1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Livonia","excerpt":"A call about an explosion Sunday night in Livonia led to a deadly shooting involving police officers.","content":"A call about an explosion Sunday night in Livonia led to a deadly shooting involving police officers.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/msp-investigating-after-livonia-police-involved-shooting","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Robin.Murdoch@fox.com (Robin Murdoch)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:46:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46844428401.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-livonia"},{"id":"q4cvbc","title":"Livonia police involved in shooting","excerpt":"Livonia police were involved in a shooting Sunday night in the area of Fargo and St. Francis, but details about what transpired are still unclear as of early Monday.","content":"Livonia police were involved in a shooting Sunday night in the area of Fargo and St. Francis, but details about what transpired are still unclear as of early Monday.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-pprf789kmhfog5hx","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:43:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fzace34yxt90k9phn%2Fesv28azusoy5kq7n.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"livonia-police-involved-in-shooting"},{"id":"jbgitj","title":"Man shot and killed by a Southgate officer after pulling sharp object at a Meijer","excerpt":"One man shot and killed by a Southgate officer after pulling out a sharp object and advancing.Southgate Officers were dispatched to a the Meijer located on 16300 Fort St. at around 4 p.m. on June 27 for an alleged retail theft.Authorities say when officers arrived, alleged suspects, a 34-year-old...","content":"One man shot and killed by a Southgate officer after pulling out a sharp object and advancing.Southgate Officers were dispatched to a the Meijer located on 16300 Fort St. at around 4 p.m. on June 27 for an alleged retail theft.Authorities say when officers arrived, alleged suspects, a 34-year-old man and 42-year old woman were in the west portion of the parking lot.According to police, the officers were attempting to investigate the theft when the man pulled out a sharp object and advanced toward the officers.Investigation says one officer fired at least one round, striking the man. Here is what witnesses say.According to police, the officers performed life saving measures before the man was transported to a local hospital.The man was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police say the woman was taken into custody without further incident and no officers were hurt during the altercation. The investigation has been turned over to the Michigan State Police. The officer involved will be placed on administrate leave pending the outcome of the investigation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/1-man-shot-and-killed-by-a-southgate-officer-after-pulling-out-a-sharp-object-at-a-meijer/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:02:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FGLNDSLEMXVCX7GMMXDPGBTUZXM.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-shot-and-killed-by-a-southgate-officer-after-pulling-sharp-object-at-a-meijer"},{"id":"i1qo0s","title":"Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding","excerpt":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","content":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-losing-federal-funding","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:45:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1152502392-scaled-e1782506579375.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-after-losing-some-federal-funding"},{"id":"iqfphj","title":"This art got selected to be community painted in Paint-By-Number style in Belle Isle","excerpt":"The Detroit Historical Society chose “Currents in Color” by Brontae Williamson to become a mural in Paint-By-Number style on Belle Isle.The mural will be located in The Strand at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.Williamson says her piece reflects diversity between people and the natural world and De...","content":"The Detroit Historical Society chose “Currents in Color” by Brontae Williamson to become a mural in Paint-By-Number style on Belle Isle.The mural will be located in The Strand at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.Williamson says her piece reflects diversity between people and the natural world and Detroiters love for the city’s beauty.Brontae Williamson is a multi-disciplinary designer with a product design degree from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Currents in Color will be translated into a 32 x 8-foot horizontal mural made of 16 4-foot square paint-by-number style panels.The Paint-By-Number style honors Paint-By-Number‘s Detroit developer, Dan Robbins.Panel painting will be open to the community throughout the summer and later assembled and hung on the building.Panel painting information has not yet been released.The Detroit Historical Society received submissions from local artists, the society aimed to find a piece for a mural to showcase Detroit’s art community, region and maritime history.The society is an independent non-profit organization that manages the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is located at 100 Strand Drive on Belle Isle. Admission is $5 for adults and children and free for Detroit Historical Society members and children under 6. For more information, visit detroithistorical.org.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/this-art-got-selected-to-be-community-painted-in-paint-by-number-style-in-belle-isle/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:59:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FJW4WJRD7BBBKZNMEJFLTCFDPMY.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"this-art-got-selected-to-be-community-painted-in-paint-by-number-style-in-belle-isle"},{"id":"4yv8zn","title":"1 dead and 2 injured after being shot in Detroit","excerpt":"One person has died and two are injured after being shot in Detroit.According to Detroit Police, officers were dispatched to the area of Cloverlawn Street and Joy Road at around 4 a.m. on June 28 for a gun shot wound.Authorities say one adult was fatally struck and two adults are being treated at...","content":"One person has died and two are injured after being shot in Detroit.According to Detroit Police, officers were dispatched to the area of Cloverlawn Street and Joy Road at around 4 a.m. on June 28 for a gun shot wound.Authorities say one adult was fatally struck and two adults are being treated at a local hospital.The Detroit Police ask anyone with information to contact the department homicide unit at 313-596-2200 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAKUP","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/1-dead-and-2-injured-after-being-shot-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:23:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXMT363JFDFEMPOYEX4CFNMZDVI.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-dead-and-2-injured-after-being-shot-in-detroit"},{"id":"kb2rnw","title":"Vigil for victim of wrong way crash","excerpt":"A balloon release and vigil was held this evening for Tytiana Duskin who was the victim of a wrong-way crash on I-75 near Dearborn Street.","content":"A balloon release and vigil was held this evening for Tytiana Duskin who was the victim of a wrong-way crash on I-75 near Dearborn Street.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/vigil-victim-wrong-way-crash","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:57:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fduskin.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vigil-for-victim-of-wrong-way-crash"},{"id":"nhgtx3","title":"Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools","excerpt":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","content":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/texas-leaders-vote-controversial-social-studies-reading-list-changes","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:12:52.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-sboe-bible-curriculum-vote-today-4a_00.00.14.06.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"texas-leaders-approve-bible-stories-as-required-reading-in-schools"},{"id":"ewqgma","title":"1 Teen girl drowned in Detroit River","excerpt":"A teen girl drowned in the Detroit River.According to Detroit Police, officers were dispatched at around 8:30 p.m. on June 27 for a report of 2 teens in the water.Police say when they arrived one teen safely left the water, the second teen did not resurface.Authorities say officers began a rescue...","content":"A teen girl drowned in the Detroit River.According to Detroit Police, officers were dispatched at around 8:30 p.m. on June 27 for a report of 2 teens in the water.Police say when they arrived one teen safely left the water, the second teen did not resurface.Authorities say officers began a rescue effort with the Coast guard, Detroit Fire, Harbor Master and Dive team to recover the body of the deceased teen girl.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/1-teen-girl-drowned-in-detroit-river/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:37:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FVIHOQI4ZLFGPRKWBU4CXAOW6XY.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-teen-girl-drowned-in-detroit-river"},{"id":"x4oybv","title":"Vigil for victim of wrong way crash","excerpt":"A balloon release and vigil was held this evening for Tytiana Duskin who is the victim in a wrong way crash on I-75  near Dearborn Street. The crash took place on June 23 around 4am.","content":"A balloon release and vigil was held this evening for Tytiana Duskin who is the victim in a wrong way crash on I-75  near Dearborn Street. The crash took place on June 23 around 4am.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gbaaqj7x8g5g2fgc","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:20:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fds55oiaapr9xlg4u%2Frnenewlpy7selnd0.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vigil-for-victim-of-wrong-way-crash"},{"id":"qnf9by","title":"Zsa Zsa Hubbard talks covering the B.E.T Awards, teen takeovers, new book","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod speaks with Zsa Zsa Hubbard on teen takeovers and her new book \"Dear Carlin: The Village Is Calling...Will You Answer?\". She also discusses preparing to cover the B.E.T Awards!","content":"Jamie Sherrod speaks with Zsa Zsa Hubbard on teen takeovers and her new book \"Dear Carlin: The Village Is Calling...Will You Answer?\". She also discusses preparing to cover the B.E.T Awards!","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ujxrv8leca0fxzex","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:53:04.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F2r99wanv0qza1lx5%2Fa3bukzdksahcs3n9.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"zsa-zsa-hubbard-talks-covering-the-bet-awards-teen-takeovers-new-book"},{"id":"jzqkto","title":"Serene Escape Co. hosts trip for single, professional women to Germany to cheer on Detroit Lions (Part 1)","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Jasmine Brown, Owner of Serene Escapes Co., to discuss an upcoming trip for single and professional women to Munich, Germany to cheer on the Detroit Lions. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit: msha.ke/sereneescapesco","content":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Jasmine Brown, Owner of Serene Escapes Co., to discuss an upcoming trip for single and professional women to Munich, Germany to cheer on the Detroit Lions. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit: msha.ke/sereneescapesco","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-nwjgmr903g0br7g7","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:41:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjm2nfrmpicije7jf%2Fisyg1p7jfk4r4e6n.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"serene-escape-co-hosts-trip-for-single-professional-women-to-germany-to-cheer-on-detroit-lions-part-"},{"id":"wkcxxf","title":"Sunshine & warmer for Sunday before dangerous heat wave moves into Metro Detroit next week","excerpt":"SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Continued warmer. High: 85.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 64.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies, becoming hot and humid. High: 91. Heat index values up to 100° possible.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, warm and humid. Low: 72.TUESDAY: Mostly sunny skies, very hot and ...","content":"SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Continued warmer. High: 85.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 64.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies, becoming hot and humid. High: 91. Heat index values up to 100° possible.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, warm and humid. Low: 72.TUESDAY: Mostly sunny skies, very hot and humid. High: 98. Heat index values of 102° to 108° possibleWEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny skies, very hot and humid. High: 100°. Heat index values of 102° to 108° possible.After a nice day to start the weekend with temperatures starting to warm-up a bit on Saturday, we will keep the dry weather into the forecast with the heat and humidity cranking up significantly over the next few days, leading into an extreme heat wave for most of Southeast Michigan next week.Plenty of sunshine in the forecast looking ahead into the end of the weekend on Sunday. Temperatures will continue to get warmer by the end of the weekend. High temperatures will warm into the middle 80s by Sunday afternoon.Looking ahead into next week, we will have a heat wave moving into the region that will bring dangerous heat, and humidity to all of Southeastern Michigan. An area of high-pressure will set up shop over the southeastern, United States, and that will act as a heat pump, bringing in plenty of heat and humidity across the eastern United States.High temperatures are forecast to warm into the upper 90s and lower 100s starting Tuesday all the way through the end of the week on Friday. Once you factor in the humidity, it will feel more like anywhere from 105° to possibly 110° outside for the heat index. Heat and humidity like this becomes very dangerous in a short period of time. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches/Warnings will m be needed for the better portion of next week, I am anticipating those being issued Sunday afternoon/evening, if not early Monday morning at the latest. We have also declared a 4Warn Weather Alert from Tuesday all the way through the end of the week on Friday due to the dangerous heat and humidity.We will also be near or into record territory for temperatures looking ahead into the middle of next week as well. Here’s the current record highs along with our forecast high temperatures for next week:Tuesday, June 30, 2026:Forecast High: 98°Record High: 98* in 1933Wednesday, July 1, 2026:Forecast High: 100°Record High: 99° in 1931Thursday, July 2, 2026:Forecast High: 100°Record High: 100° in 1931Plenty of sunshine sticks around through the better portion of next week to go with the heat and humidity, before our next chance of showers and thunderstorms, and it is not a widespread chance of showers and thunderstorms rolls into the region by the time we get to next Friday.Looking ahead the start of next weekend for the 4th of July, we will keep the hot and humid weather into forecast. We will also keep the chance of a few showers and thunderstorms into the forecast as well. High temperatures will remain in the mid 90s by Saturday afternoon.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/28/sunshine-warmer-for-sunday-before-dangerous-heat-wave-moves-into-metro-detroit-next-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Bryan Schuerman","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:26:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXQFFBT3V4RBVFGICOAOU2L676U.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sunshine-warmer-for-sunday-before-dangerous-heat-wave-moves-into-metro-detroit-next-week"},{"id":"s9camb","title":"Doctors Urge Precautions as Extreme Heat Moves Into Metro Detroit","excerpt":"As dangerously hot temperatures settle across Metro Detroit, doctors are urging residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.Health experts say extreme heat can quickly become dangerous, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions and...","content":"As dangerously hot temperatures settle across Metro Detroit, doctors are urging residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.Health experts say extreme heat can quickly become dangerous, especially for older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions and those who work or spend long periods outdoors.Dr. Robert Sherwin from Sinai Grace Hospital Emergency Room at Detroit Medical Center joined 4Warn Meteorologist Bryan Schuerman to talk more about what people should remember during extreme heat waves like what we have in the forecast.Doctors recommend staying well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even before feeling thirsty. Wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the afternoon can also help reduce the risk of heat illness.Medical professionals say it’s important to recognize the warning signs of heat-related emergencies.Heat cramps may cause heavy sweating along with muscle pain or spasms.Heat exhaustion can include cold, pale or clammy skin, nausea, vomiting and excessive sweating. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should move to a cool place, drink fluids if able and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Warning signs include a high body temperature and hot, red skin that may be dry or damp. Anyone suspected of having heat stroke should receive immediate emergency medical care by calling 911.Doctors also remind residents to check on elderly neighbors, family members and others who may not have access to air conditioning. Pets should also have plenty of fresh water and shade, and should never be left inside parked vehicles.With temperatures expected to climb into the 90s and heat indices potentially feeling even hotter, health officials encourage everyone to take the heat seriously and make heat safety a priority until cooler weather returns.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/doctors-urge-precautions-as-extreme-heat-moves-into-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Bryan Schuerman","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:00:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fd5b05228-bf94-4910-8b89-a07b21685feb%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doctors-urge-precautions-as-extreme-heat-moves-into-metro-detroit"},{"id":"bqhtb7","title":"Study: The Risk and Rewards of Land Contract Home Sales in Detroit","excerpt":"The financing tool has helped Detroiters become homeowners outside the traditional banking system, but advocates say understanding the fine print is critical.\nOutlier Media · Amy Oprean · Study: The Risk and Rewards of Land Contract Home Sales in Detroit","content":"The financing tool has helped Detroiters become homeowners outside the traditional banking system, but advocates say understanding the fine print is critical.\nOutlier Media · Amy Oprean · Study: The Risk and Rewards of Land Contract Home Sales in Detroit","url":"https://outliermedia.org/study-the-risk-and-rewards-of-land-contract-home-sales-in-detroit/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Amy Oprean","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:12:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDJI_0627-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C575%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"study-the-risk-and-rewards-of-land-contract-home-sales-in-detroit"},{"id":"agqu31","title":"Officers and drones: Taylor Summer Festival increases police presence amid teen takeover concerns","excerpt":"Up-and-coming country acts took the stage Friday night at the Taylor Summer Festival, one of the city’s largest annual events at Heritage Park, as police stepped up efforts to prevent disruptions tied to the “teen takeover” trend.Taylor police have added staffing and are using tools such as drone...","content":"Up-and-coming country acts took the stage Friday night at the Taylor Summer Festival, one of the city’s largest annual events at Heritage Park, as police stepped up efforts to prevent disruptions tied to the “teen takeover” trend.Taylor police have added staffing and are using tools such as drones during the four-day festival.“We have a number of things put in place, whether it’s extra officers or drones in the sky, we just want people to know to behave themselves,” Taylor Police Chief John Blair said.Ahead of the event, the department warned on social media that “those who break the law will be arrested, regardless of age,” adding that parents could also face consequences if their children participate.Blair said teens should understand that what starts as an online stunt can lead to criminal charges.“There are ramifications for this, including criminal ones,” Blair said. “If you want to spend the night in jail with us, we can accommodate that. I would prefer to not do that, but we’re not going to tolerate it.”The festival also requires anyone under 17 to attend with an adult, a rule that other local summer events are adopting amid similar concerns.During the 54th Livonia Spree, police shared a flyer circulating online that promoted a teen takeover at the festival on Saturday (June 27).Organizers have increased security measures, including adding metal detectors, and are requiring those under 17 to be accompanied by an adult after 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.In a social media post, Livonia police warned people to expect enforcement action, including removal from the event, citations, or arrest.With summer festivals underway across Metro Detroit, police departments are urging parents to stay involved.“You have to have messages to them,” Blair said. “You have to sometimes explain to them that there’s ramifications for what they’re doing and just be a parent, don’t be a friend.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/27/officers-drones-curfews-taylor-summer-festival-increases-police-presence-amid-teen-takeover-concerns/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Darrius Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:17:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F32d1cfac-7a50-40fd-9f9d-be9ee2f1554e%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officers-and-drones-taylor-summer-festival-increases-police-presence-amid-teen-takeover-concerns"},{"id":"gweugs","title":"Voices: Michigan families need public transit investment now","excerpt":"Michigan put America on wheels. For generations, the auto industry powered our economy, supporting good-paying, union jobs and helping define who we are as a state. \n\n\n\nAs the daughter of a UAW worker, I’ve seen it firsthand. Cars will always be an important part of life here. But as gas prices c...","content":"Michigan put America on wheels. For generations, the auto industry powered our economy, supporting good-paying, union jobs and helping define who we are as a state. \n\n\n\nAs the daughter of a UAW worker, I’ve seen it firsthand. Cars will always be an important part of life here. But as gas prices continue to rise and the overall cost of living climbs higher, it has become impossible to ignore a growing reality for millions of Michiganders: transportation is becoming unaffordable.\n\n\n\nFor many families, the pain goes far beyond the gas pump. The cost of auto insurance in Michigan remains among the highest in the country, and our drivers continue to be victimized by the use of non-driving factors to hike rates. \n\n\n\nFrom the use of credit scores or education levels to set prices, discriminatory practices in the auto industry are out of control. Car payments have skyrocketed. Repairs are more expensive. Even routine maintenance can throw a household budget into crisis. At a time when families are already struggling with housing costs, grocery prices and health insurance premiums, transportation has become one more financial burden weighing people down.\n\n\n\nThat is why now is the time to make serious investments in fast, reliable, and free public transit.\n\n\n\nRight now, too many Metro Detroiters have no choice but to drive everywhere, no matter the cost. If your car breaks down, your ability to get to work, school, a doctor’s appointment, or even the grocery store can disappear overnight. In much of our region, there simply is no dependable alternative.\n\n\n\nReliable buses, rapid transit routes, and expanded regional connections would give families flexibility at a time when every dollar matters. Even for households that still rely primarily on cars, better transit can reduce the number of trips they need to make, lower wear and tear on vehicles, and save money on fuel and maintenance. \n\n\n\nThe lowest-income households with a car would save $478 each month by switching from driving to transit, according to a recent report from the Climate and Community Institute.\n\n\n\nAnd yet, at the very moment Americans are demanding relief from rising transportation costs, Congress is debating a transportation bill that largely doubles down on the status quo. \n\n\n\nThe proposal, as it stands, increases guaranteed funding for highways while cutting guaranteed funding for public transit. That is exactly backwards. It would be a significant setback for cities, towns, and communities across Michigan and the country — limiting families’ freedom to choose how they get around, while harming the millions of Americans who rely on public transportation every day.\n\n\n\nFor most households, transportation is the second-highest expense after housing. The cost of driving continues to climb, with the total cost of owning a vehicle rising over 40% since 2020. And yet, federal transportation policy has long prioritized highways over transit, spending roughly $6 on highways for every $1 invested in public transportation. The result is a system where too many people are effectively required to own a car simply to participate in daily life.\n\n\n\nFrequent, reliable public transit — combined with safer infrastructure for walking and biking — gives families flexibility. It gives workers a dependable way to get to jobs. It allows seniors and young people greater independence. And it gives households the ability to save money in a time of enormous financial pressure.\n\n\n\nMichigan, especially Metro Detroit, understands the consequences of inadequate transit better than most places in America. Entire communities remain disconnected from jobs, health care, and opportunity because reliable regional transportation simply does not exist at the scale people need.\n\n\n\nIt doesn’t have to be this way. But Congress needs to make a U-turn and invest in fast and reliable transit. \n\n\n\nInvesting in public transit also means investing in safer streets, cleaner air, and healthier communities. Better transit systems are often paired with improved sidewalks, safer crosswalks, traffic calming, and walkable neighborhoods that reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities. Reduced congestion and emissions improve air quality and public health while helping address the growing impacts of climate change.\n\n\n\nHigh gas prices are exposing just how financially vulnerable families become when they have too few transportation choices. Congress should respond by making transportation more affordable, not by deepening the same highway-heavy policies that created this problem in the first place.\n\n\n\nFor Michigan families struggling to make ends meet, investing in fast, reliable, and free public transit is not some luxury or ideological project. It is an investment in affordability, economic opportunity, and freedom.\n\n\n\nPlanet Detroit’s Voices column includes opinion pieces from our community of partners and readers. These pieces express the voices of the authors and not necessarily those of the publication.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/tlaib-invest-in-public-transit/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Rashida Tlaib","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:40:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26077511623391.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"voices-michigan-families-need-public-transit-investment-now"},{"id":"axhxgr","title":"Serene Escape Co. hosts trip for single, professional women to Germany to cheer on Detroit Lions (Part 1)","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Jasmine Brown, Owner of Serene Escapes Co., to discuss an upcoming trip for single and professional women to Munich, Germany to cheer on the Detroit Lions. \n\n\nFor more information visit: msha.ke/sereneescapesco","content":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Jasmine Brown, Owner of Serene Escapes Co., to discuss an upcoming trip for single and professional women to Munich, Germany to cheer on the Detroit Lions. \n\n\nFor more information visit: msha.ke/sereneescapesco","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-mfmvg35fj4hksrfa","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:36:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F01yf462odzb68b8a%2Fslcrva9i31mg713r.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"serene-escape-co-hosts-trip-for-single-professional-women-to-germany-to-cheer-on-detroit-lions-part-"},{"id":"gdryo7","title":"2 motorcyclists in critical condition after car crash in Highland Township","excerpt":"Two motorcyclists are in critical condition after a collision with a car in Highland Township.Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of North Milford Road near Wind Valley Lane after receiving multiple 911 reports of a serious crash involving a passenger vehicle and two mo...","content":"Two motorcyclists are in critical condition after a collision with a car in Highland Township.Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of North Milford Road near Wind Valley Lane after receiving multiple 911 reports of a serious crash involving a passenger vehicle and two motorcycles.Police say the crash happened at around 5 p.m. on June 27.According to authorities callers reported that one of the motorcyclists were unresponsive. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2019 BMW M550Xi, driven by a 28-year-old Fenton resident, was traveling southbound on North Milford Road and attempting to turn left into a private driveway. At the same time, a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300, operated by a 26-year-old Grand Blanc resident, and a 2010 Kawasaki ZT1000, operated by a 21-year-old Grand Blanc resident, were traveling northbound on North Milford Road.Authorities say the BMW and both motorcycles collided, ejecting the motorcycle operators.Both riders were transported to local hospitals and remain in critical condition.According to police the BMW driver was uninjured.The riders were wearing DOT-approved helmets and additional protective riding gear.The driver of the BMW was wearing a seatbelt.Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.The investigation remains ongoing.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/2-motorcyclists-in-critical-condition-after-car-crash-in-highland-township/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:40:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FVTJU2PO7LZBHLPJ24KT3KXT4CU.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-motorcyclists-in-critical-condition-after-car-crash-in-highland-township"},{"id":"bfz9p4","title":"Detroit family says they were wrongly billed for using over 110K gallons of water -- what city said","excerpt":"A Detroit mother and son said they were wrongly billed for using more than 110,00 gallon of water in just two months. Roderick Wright and his mother share a 1,100-square-foot home. He says the bills they received for April and May simply don’t add up.“Altogether it’s 110,000 gallons of water, we’...","content":"A Detroit mother and son said they were wrongly billed for using more than 110,00 gallon of water in just two months. Roderick Wright and his mother share a 1,100-square-foot home. He says the bills they received for April and May simply don’t add up.“Altogether it’s 110,000 gallons of water, we’re not a car wash,” Wright said.According to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s own estimates, the pair used enough water in those two months to shower 2,750 times or flush 4,400 toilets.A second bill only deepened Wright’s confusion.“A new bill came the other day saying that we used 46k gallons of water; at the same time last year we used 700-ish gallons of water,” Wright said.Wright contacted Detroit’s Water and Sewerage Department, believing there had been a mistake. On May 3, someone came out and replaced the meter, but the issues didn’t stop there.“When they did that, I thought the issue would be fixed. Now they’re still saying we had a runny toilet downstairs, the water tank is leaking, maybe we have a busted tank outside somewhere, which the plumber checked, and we have none of those issues,” Wright said.The dispute has taken a financial toll on Wright, who says he can’t afford the bill.His attempts to resolve the situation landed him on a payment plan with a tight deadline.“$1,136.36, if we don’t make this payment of $370 by July 6, then that’s what we’ll have to pay,” Wright said.A review of the bills found the numbers difficult to explain, particularly given a plumber’s report indicating no leaks during the inspection of the home. That information was brought directly to Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.“This is a residential home, we know their economic situation, we’re going to help resolve the large bill, applying our one-time leak policy,” Brown said.Brown maintained a leak was to blame for the irregular meter readings, but said he believes the issue has since been resolved. He added that the department plans to work with the Wright family to give them a fresh start.“We’ll look at what their average bill was during the other months and bring it in line with what would’ve taken place without the leak that occurred,” Brown said.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/detroit-family-says-they-were-wrongly-billed-for-using-over-110k-gallons-of-water-what-city-said/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Pamela Osborne, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-28T09:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F6222aedf-5d08-472c-b8bf-f49b9a987f0f%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-family-says-they-were-wrongly-billed-for-using-over-110k-gallons-of-water-what-city-said"},{"id":"4lvi27","title":"44-year-old man charged after allegedly injuring bail bond agent during Roseville arrest attempt","excerpt":"A 44-year-old Sanilac County man has been charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he injured a bail bond agent while attempting to flee from agents trying to take him into custody at a Roseville gas station.Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Aaron Hildreth of Lex...","content":"A 44-year-old Sanilac County man has been charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he injured a bail bond agent while attempting to flee from agents trying to take him into custody at a Roseville gas station.Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Aaron Hildreth of Lexington was arraigned Monday (June 22) in 39th District Court on one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, commonly known as felonious assault, and was also charged as a fourth-offense habitual offender.The charges stem from an incident on June 18 at a Marathon gas station near Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road.According to prosecutors, bail bond agents attempted to take Hildreth into custody after he allegedly failed to comply with the conditions of his bond. Authorities allege Hildreth tried to flee in his vehicle and struck an agent’s vehicle as the agent was getting out.Prosecutors said the impact pinned the agent between the two vehicles and the open door of the agent’s vehicle. Hildreth is also accused of striking the vehicle a second time.Authorities said another bail bond agent then broke the driver’s side window of Hildreth’s vehicle and discharged a firearm. Hildreth was struck in the arm.The prosecutor’s office said the assault with a dangerous weapon charge carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison. The habitual offender notice is a sentencing enhancement, not a separate criminal offense.Prosecutors said the charges represent the maximum offenses supported by the evidence available at this stage of the case.Hildreth’s bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety. If released, he must wear a GPS tether.A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 1 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Kathleen E. Tocco in 39th District Court.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/44-year-old-man-charged-after-allegedly-injuring-bail-bond-agent-during-roseville-arrest-attempt/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-28T09:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fdb4af5f9-66e5-4966-a5a4-8c6e4c87d220%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"44-year-old-man-charged-after-allegedly-injuring-bail-bond-agent-during-roseville-arrest-attempt"},{"id":"lbj1fl","title":"Eight cases await Supreme Court ruling as major opinion day arrives Monday","excerpt":"Monday marks opinion day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where eight cases remain pending. Seven of them are considered major cases, making a significant decision all but guaranteed.The remaining cases fall into three main categories: elections, presidential power, and transgender rights.IN CASE YOU M...","content":"Monday marks opinion day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where eight cases remain pending. Seven of them are considered major cases, making a significant decision all but guaranteed.The remaining cases fall into three main categories: elections, presidential power, and transgender rights.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Haitians, SyriansElectionsTwo election cases are still pending.The first focuses on whether states can accept mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive later. The case stems from Mississippi, which allows postmarked ballots to be received up to five business days after Election Day. A ruling could impact vote-by-mail deadlines in at least 15 states.The second election case centers on campaign finance law and whether a federal law limiting how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates violates the First Amendment.Presidential powerThree cases deal with presidential power. Two stem from President Donald Trump's attempts to fire members of federal boards.One involves Lisa Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. The other involves Rebecca Slaughter, a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. Federal law requires any president to have cause to fire a member of either board.The third presidential power case involves Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and people in the U.S. on a temporary visa.Transgender rightsTwo cases center on transgender athletes, stemming from Idaho and West Virginia. Both states have bans on transgender women and girls competing in sports. The athletes in both cases argue the state bans violate Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination at schools and school activities.The Supreme Court will begin announcing decisions Monday at 10 a.m. ET. It is not known in advance which cases the court will hand down or how many will be decided on a given day.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/eight-cases-await-supreme-court-ruling-as-major-opinion-day-arrives-monday","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Stephanie Liebergen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:15:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F11d8b8e%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B73%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F75%252F99%252F5dea40424f3eb20f20100d605a0a%252Fap23296580845887.jpg","slug":"eight-cases-await-supreme-court-ruling-as-major-opinion-day-arrives-monday"},{"id":"1wj5pc","title":"Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes","excerpt":"Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing criticism f...","content":"Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing criticism from Venezuelans that its response was inadequate and overshadowed by civilian-led efforts to rescue people buried under collapsed buildings. Thousands more have been reported missing.Even as the likelihood of finding people alive diminished with each passing hour, rescuers continued to free some survivors from mountains of debris, offering anguished families a sliver of hope. The first 48 to 72 hours after a natural disaster are crucial to rescue efforts, though survival can be extended if people have access to food and water.RELATED STORY | American killed in Venezuela earthquakes, State Department saysVenezuela's acting President Delcy Rodrguez said Sunday night that even as the threshold passed, the search for survivors would continue. More than 2,600 rescue workers from around the world had arrived with trained search dogs and machinery, the government said.Its been incredibly hard work, but were going strong, said Jason Mercano, a civilian who was able to communicate with family buried under the rubble and was working with rescue teams to pull them out.We've never given up hope, he added.More than 770 buildings partially or totally collapsedStill, many Venezuelans are struggling to hold onto hope in an increasingly desperate situation. The one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that hit last Wednesday have left a trail of devastation. The U.N. said up to 6.8 million of Venezuela's nearly 30 million residents may be affected by the earthquakes.A layer of dust coated coastal communities, and as the stench of decomposing bodies spread, more people began to wear masks.Authorities said Sunday that more than 770 buildings had totally or partially collapsed from the earthquakes, twice as many as were reported destroyed or damaged on Friday. The risk of further damage remains as aftershocks continued to shake Venezuela; quakes measuring 4.2 and 4.5 hit Sunday morning.But rescue efforts in La Guaira  the hardest-hit area  appeared significantly more organized on Sunday as international rescue missions arrived en masse. In previous days, residents there had expressed frustration and anger about the level of response.The government reported on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are now patrolling La Guaira state, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.Because of the chaos and shoddy cellphone service since the earthquakes, many Venezuelans have turned to non-governmental digital databases to report their loved ones as missing. More than 50,000 people were reported missing on one such database, though it is unclear how many have been found.Optimism and grief mark La GuairaMoments of optimism contrasted sharply with grief on Sunday.Masses of people gathered around a mountain of debris watching as rescue crews from the U.S., France and Venezuela pulled a man and his son from a crack in the concrete, covered in dust and almost unresponsive. Helmet-clad teams pulled them on a black tarp and passed the two carefully through the crowd to an ambulance to hydrate them through an IV.Rescue teams and onlookers burst into applause in a moment of relief, then continued working.In another part of La Guaira, Helen Guedez and her mother were reeling. They had spent days trying to save her father Jess from their apartment.She felt a swell of hope when rescue teams from the U.S. had come to inspect the building and confirmed to them that her dad was still alive under the rubble. But they told the family that the building was too unstable to enter and rescue him, she said.They left the scene, but Guedez said would continue to try and rescue their father without their assistance. She said they were now working with civilian volunteers and local miners to get him out.We're not going to give up,\" said Guedez. The rest of the team is willing to continue. They know there's another way to get him out and they said they're going to keep working until the very end.RELATED STORY | 'Earthquake time bomb': Why back-to-back quakes in Venezuela aren't uncommonDespite the overwhelming demand for medical services and the shortage of supplies in Venezuelas public health system, Domingo Luciani Hospital in the capital of Caracas coped with an influx of patients thanks to a flood of donations.We have tons of patients, but thank god, people have responded by bringing us a great deal of supplies, said Leomery Prez, an anesthesiologist at the hospital.Authorities said they had treated more than 3,100 wounded people, including many with crush injuries.A big challenge for Venezuela's acting presidentThe disaster poses a significant challenge for acting President Rodrguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the U.S. capture and removal of then-President Nicols Maduro.Since then, the U.S. government has played in increasingly powerful role in dictating the future of the South American nation. Venezuela has faced economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodrguez represents.The country now faces an even more difficult circumstances, said Ronal Rodrguez, researcher for the Bogot-based Venezuelan Observatory at the University of Rosario.There is political interference by the United States, the operational incompetence of a government that has driven the country into a complex humanitarian crisis and, all of the sudden, an earthquake in a place that lacks human capital and short-term resources to address the situation, he said.Amy Pope, director general from International Organization for Migration, warned that displacement from Venezuela  where crisis has forced 8 million people to migrate over the past decade  was likely to increase as people seek safety.Rodrguez on Sunday said she was setting up a special commission to assess the damage to homes to confirm whether it's safe for people sleeping on the streets to return, adding that her government would also examine infrastructure damage. The search for life in the destruction, she said, would also continue.Today we recovered people who are still alive, she said. We always maintain hope.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/south-america/grief-and-optimism-clash-in-scramble-to-locate-survivors-4-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:59:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fc7b8fa2%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F8640x4536%2B0%2B612%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F67%252F26%252F86990e744ad4a1b1b469d6c53676%252Fap26178489837358.jpg","slug":"grief-and-optimism-clash-in-scramble-to-locate-survivors-4-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes"},{"id":"7v8wx","title":"Shortchanged by insurance:  How to avoid costly surprises after a crash","excerpt":"Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes.\"It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my whee...","content":"Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes.\"It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my wheel,\" Bailey said. \"The lower control arm was bent.\"The repair bill came to roughly $2,900.But the shop Bailey chose used original Mercedes parts  known as OEM, or \"original equipment manufacturer,\" parts. His insurance policy only covered aftermarket parts, which are reproduced components made by a third party.After his deductible, insurance sent Bailey a check for just $947. He had to take out a nearly $2,000 loan to cover the rest.\"I didn't know that it had to be aftermarket. Because I had never seen that clause on my insurance,\" Bailey said.Watch as an auto body shop expert shows how to get the coverage you deserve: Insurance companies underpaying after accidentsAftermarket parts in many repair estimatesTyler Damron, manager of Glendale Body Shop, said many insurance companies routinely base repair estimates on aftermarket parts rather than OEM parts largely because aftermarket parts are cheaper.But Damron argues the cost-saving measure could put consumers and consumers' wallets at risk.\"None of those parts have been crash tested. None of those parts are warrantied under the manufacturer's warranty,\" Damron said.RELATED STORY | People in this state pay 121% more for car insurance than US averageIn his experience, Damron said an aftermarket part may not fit the same as a product that comes straight from the vehicle's original manufacturer.\"They're made with different plastics because they're copies of copies that don't seem to fit quite well,\" he said. \"It ends up being bigger issues, longer times for repairs, and then send-backs or improperly repaired cars.\"Insurance company Progressive, unaffiliated with Bailey's claim, explains on its website that companies write estimates with aftermarket parts, \"because they can return a vehicle to pre-loss condition and usually cost less than OEM parts. This helps keep repair costs in check, resulting in lower premiums for all policyholders.\"What to do if you want OEM partsDamron said drivers who want OEM parts, but whose insurance won't cover them do have options. One way forward is hiring an independent appraiser.\"An appraiser definitely can get you original parts within reason or some way to get the funds to pay for the original parts,\" Damron said.To be proactive, drivers can also add an OEM endorsement to their policy before they ever get into a wreck.\"You might be spending between $100 and $200 over the year for an OEM endorsement, but it's going to save you thousands in the long run if you have a claim,\" Damron said.Drivers and their shops can always choose OEM parts, but if insurance won't cover the full price, the difference comes out of pocket, which is what happened to Bailey.We reached out to Bailey's insurer to see if they could approve the use of OEM parts, but have not received a response yet.\"If you have two or three bills like that, it will wipe you out,\" he said.So take a moment to understand the type of parts that are covered by your insurance policy in the event of a crash, so you don't waste your money._________________\"Don't Waste Your Money\" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. (\"Scripps\").____________________Follow John: Facebook: John Matarese Money Instagram: @johnmataresemoney X/Twitter: @JohnMatarese","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/dont-waste-your-money/shortchanged-by-insurance-how-to-avoid-costly-surprises-after-a-crash","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"John Matarese","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:10:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F4d65560%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1218x639%2B0%2B36%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fbb%252F58%252Fc26e99c9490caa17154396026d40%252Fscreenshot-2026-06-27-at-9-15-40-pm.png","inBriefing":true,"slug":"shortchanged-by-insurance-how-to-avoid-costly-surprises-after-a-crash"},{"id":"f7w7ha","title":"Ahead of Independence Day, Michigan gas prices up 9 cents since last week","excerpt":"Gas prices in Michigan are up nine cents from last week, according to the American Automobile Association.On average, Michigan drivers are now paying $4.10/gallon for regular unleaded fuel. That's less than 42 cents since this time last month, but up 82 cents from this time last year.This means t...","content":"Gas prices in Michigan are up nine cents from last week, according to the American Automobile Association.On average, Michigan drivers are now paying $4.10/gallon for regular unleaded fuel. That's less than 42 cents since this time last month, but up 82 cents from this time last year.This means that for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $62, up $11 from last year's highest prices.\"Michigan drivers are seeing higher gas prices as we head into a busy Fourth of July travel week,\" said Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group in a press release. \"With ongoing volatility at the pump and prices still above last year, planning ahead can help travelers manage fuel costs. Tools like AAAs gas cost calculator and mobile app can help drivers find savings and make the most of their holiday budget.\"Gas prices also increased in metro Detroit, albeit slightly. Drivers in metro Detroit are paying $4.14/gallon, up two cents since last week and up 86 cents since last year.Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state: Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($4.16), Metro Detroit ($4.14), Jackson ($4.12) Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($3.72), Traverse City ($3.98), Flint ($4.04)For a closer look at gas prices near you, click here.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/ahead-of-independence-day-michigan-gas-prices-up-9-cents-since-last-week","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:44:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F0db25fc%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F2422x1272%2B0%2B192%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Ffa%252Fde%252F32c5e1634e9989010928a126d863%252Fscreen-shot-2021-11-24-at-8.02.55%2520PM.png","slug":"ahead-of-independence-day-michigan-gas-prices-up-9-cents-since-last-week"},{"id":"6as2xb","title":"Woodhaven vet offers tips on keeping your pet safe during Fourth of July fireworks","excerpt":"While many families look forward to fireworks this Fourth of July, the holiday can be one of the most stressful times of the year for pets. Veterinarians say the loud noises and bright flashes can trigger fear, anxiety and even cause pets to run away. Watch Carli Petrus' report below Woodhaven ve...","content":"While many families look forward to fireworks this Fourth of July, the holiday can be one of the most stressful times of the year for pets. Veterinarians say the loud noises and bright flashes can trigger fear, anxiety and even cause pets to run away. Watch Carli Petrus' report below Woodhaven vet offers tips on keeping your pet safe during Fourth of July fireworksThey look beautiful in the sky, but for pets, fireworks can feel like a major threat. \"Fourth of July, it's the holiday where (the) most pets get lost,\" said Dr. Lucretia Greear with Woodhaven Animal Hospital.Dr. Greear said that's because animals are more sensitive to the sights and sounds around us, forcing some into fight or flight mode.One, their hearing is definitely more keen than ours and the sounds and the noises and what they feel is just so much more intense than what we experience when we hear fireworks,\" Dr. Greear said.That's why Dr. Greear is urging all pet owners to be prepared this Fourth of July by making sure pets are microchipped in case they run away, and that dogs are wearing a secure harness or collar.Dont wait until the fireworks start to try to have a plan. Think about these things in advance, talk to your veterinarian. You want to create a safe space,\" Dr. Greear said.What's a safe space? Dr. Greear says it includes music and low lights, but that may not be enough for some cats and dogs. She says it could be a good idea to look into some calming supplements; many of them, Greear says, you can pick up at your local pet store.But its not something you can give the day of, its something that you need to almost start now. A week or two in advance just to kind of create this calming sense for that pet so that they arent as reactive when it happens,\" Dr. Greear said.You can also use a compression vest, something she uses on her own animals.It creates this sort of calming, coddling sensation wrapping them in the arms. It makes them feel safe,\" Dr. Greear said.Some of these tips are already part of the plan for pet owner Bob Olszewsk, who says his dog, Bodey, dreads firework season. We have one of those blankets, like its a little bit heavier blanket, kind of a calming thing. Plus we also have a prescription from the vet, kind of a calming medicine,\" Olszewsk said.And for Brent Tucker, it's just one out of his three dogs that has an issue with loud sounds, but he says he does his best to keep her calm. On fireworks days and thunderstorms, we try to be home,\" Tucker said.These pet owners say that while they enjoy fireworks, they hope people remember the impact they can have on animals.It would be nice if they were careful for us but I mean I get it though,\" Tucker said.There are just some people who are inconsiderate and its sad that they dont think of animals,\" Olszewsk said.And Dr. Greear says the best thing pet owners can do is plan ahead before the holiday arrives. Because once the fireworks start, it may be too late to prevent a frightened pet from panicking or running away.Be prepared, start early, start now,\" Dr. Greear said. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/woodhaven-vet-offers-tips-on-keeping-your-pet-safe-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Carli Petrus","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:34:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F7b%2F9d%2F5441742c4db888c5d8c49fa222b7%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-at-6-13-35-am.png","slug":"woodhaven-vet-offers-tips-on-keeping-your-pet-safe-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks"},{"id":"opue1","title":"Tigers bullpen gives up 7 runs as Astros take series finale in extra innings","excerpt":"After rallying to tie the game in the eighth and take the lead in the 10th, the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers, 7-5, taking three out of four games in the series.The Tigers bullpen gave up seven runs, with a solo homer from Isaac Paredes off of Kyle Finnegan tying the game at 3 in the eig...","content":"After rallying to tie the game in the eighth and take the lead in the 10th, the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers, 7-5, taking three out of four games in the series.The Tigers bullpen gave up seven runs, with a solo homer from Isaac Paredes off of Kyle Finnegan tying the game at 3 in the eighth. The Tigers were able to load the bases with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, but Riley Greene struck out with the winning run at third base.In the top of the 10th inning, Kenley Jansen gave up four runs, including a three-run home run from Christian Walker to make it 7-3.The Tigers hit two home runs of their own in the game, with Zach McKinstry and Spencer Torkelson each hitting two-run bombs. The other run was scored by Kevin McGonigle when Greene got to first on an Astros error.With the loss, the Tigers fall to 35-49 and remain in fourth-place in the American League Central, losing five of their last seven games, all at Comerica Park. After going 5-5 in a ten-game homestand, the Tigers hit the road, facing the New York Yankees (June 28-July 1) and the Texas Rangers (July 3-5) this coming week.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/tigers-bullpen-gives-up-7-runs-as-astros-take-series-finale-in-extra-innings","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:32:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F1ba2e24%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3600x1890%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F2a%252F42%252F970cbc164f28a5e0deca354ee1f7%252Fap26179670715200.jpg","slug":"tigers-bullpen-gives-up-7-runs-as-astros-take-series-finale-in-extra-innings"},{"id":"9wznfg","title":"14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin","excerpt":"Glenn Bradley lost his 14-year-old daughter, Aamina Bradley, after she drowned in the Detroit River on Saturday. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin Watch Ryan Marshall's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit ...","content":"Glenn Bradley lost his 14-year-old daughter, Aamina Bradley, after she drowned in the Detroit River on Saturday. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin Watch Ryan Marshall's report below 14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousinAccording to Detroit police, Aamina's body was recovered from the river at Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side.Bradley said his family was at a graduation party at the park when Aamina and her 9-year-old cousin went near the water. The cousin fell in, and Aamina jumped in to save her. \"Aamina, she loved the water, I'd take her to the pool, she would swim, different things like that, they'd play games.. just in a river, in that type of setting, in that current, it pulls you out,\" Bradley said.Bystanders were able to pull the 9-year-old cousin from the water.Bradley said he went into the water to help his daughter but was unable to save her. \"Her last words were 'dad help me', she looked at me. When I went out there, she disappeared, she went under and never came back up. Somebody had to save me because I was drowning,\" Bradley said.Bradley said Aamina's death has been very hard on her siblings as well.\"Everybody tore up but they maintaining,\" Bradley said.Bradley said Aamina loved her family and dreamed of becoming a scientist when she grew up.\"My daughter was my baby girl, she was my everything so right now I'm numb. The people you love, you have to cherish them because you never know,\" Bradley said.\"At the end of the day, my daughter, she was a warrior, she had a beautiful heart,\" Bradley said. \"She had the most beautiful smile.\"-This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/dpd-body-of-girl-found-in-detroit-river-late-saturday-night","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tiarra Braddock","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:30:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F64%2F52%2Fbce37ef1423cbb818dba4b50defe%2Fimg-3952.jpg","slug":"14-year-old-girl-drowns-in-detroit-river-after-jumping-in-to-save-her-cousin"},{"id":"ngsefx","title":"Body of newborn baby found in Electric Forest bathroom","excerpt":"The body of a newborn baby was found in a portable restroom at Electric Forest in Rothbury this weekend, according to Michigan State Police.The body was found early Sunday morning by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance.\"This is an ongoing investigation, and ther...","content":"The body of a newborn baby was found in a portable restroom at Electric Forest in Rothbury this weekend, according to Michigan State Police.The body was found early Sunday morning by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance.\"This is an ongoing investigation, and there is no further information to share at this time and there is no known threat to the public,\" MSP Sixth District said in a post on X.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/body-of-newborn-baby-found-at-electric-forest-bathroom","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:14:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fcd298ec%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F4240x2226%2B0%2B303%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fc4%252Ff7%252Fe4c29c864f60886b14e990646eda%252Fdsc00137.JPG","slug":"body-of-newborn-baby-found-in-electric-forest-bathroom"},{"id":"9rtujl","title":"Boating experts provides safety tips ahead of Fourth of July weekend","excerpt":"The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest times of year on the water, with thousands of boaters expecting to hit Lake St. Clair. But before you head out, boating experts say knowing the water can be just as important as having the right safety gear. Watch Carli Petrus' report below Boating...","content":"The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest times of year on the water, with thousands of boaters expecting to hit Lake St. Clair. But before you head out, boating experts say knowing the water can be just as important as having the right safety gear. Watch Carli Petrus' report below Boating experts provides safety tips ahead of Fourth of July weekendAs most people head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, metro Detroit boaters need to be aware of hazards.\"it gets crazy out there,\" said experienced boater Scott Thomas. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, including in Lake St. Clair. Youll probably have 150 to 200 boats just around this island here and then theres probably another four or 500 boats out in Muscamoot Bay, which is just around the corner of that island over there,\" said Steve Dobreff, owner of the Freedom Boat Club.Boating experts like Dobreff say that a safe holiday starts with staying alert.Take your time, pay attention, be on the alert, 360 degrees, just watch and have the people on your boat that are with you to also kind of look for things, look for other boaters,\" Dobreff said.But safe boating isn't just about watching what's around you; it's also about knowing what's below you. That's why Dobreff told me that every boater should familiarize themselves with the lake before they ever leave the dock.\"So under here is just a massive wall of rocks?\" I asked him.Yes, this is all just a wall of rocks. You can see the rocks popping out. Theres so rebar thats sticking out of the wall from an old pier back in the early 1900s, late 1800s,\" Dobreff told me.That's known as The Firecracker. And no, you're not going to see fireworks here on the Fourth of July; it's nicknamed after the red-and-white navigation marker that warns boaters of the danger below. While it's marked on nautical charts and out here on the water, Dobreff says boaters who aren't familiar with the area can quickly find themselves in trouble.In fact, he said that just last weekend, four boats and a jet ski got stuck here.And it was a very large boat probably 32-35 feet stuck here. They had to bring a barge with a crane out here to get it out,\" Dobreff said.We asked boaters whether they knew about the major hazard before heading out for the holiday. I dont but my husband probably does because hes the one who drives the boat,\" said Ashley Werner.Experienced boater Scott Thomas has never heard it called The Firecracker, but he knew exactly what hazard we were talking about.I was out on Friday and I saw a boat that tried to come across by Gull Island, theres a rock reef and he was on his side,\" Thomas said.And he said The Firecracker is just one of many dangers boaters should know about before they head out.You have to know what youre doing. You need  a good GPS or stay in the waters youre comfortable with because as soon as you get out of it theres nothing but hazards everywhere you look,\" Thomas said.So whether you're a first-time boater. or you've been coming to Lake St. Clair for years, Dobreff said knowing the water is just as important as enjoying it.The biggest thing is take your time, be safe, when in doubt use caution, slow down,\" Dobreff said. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/boating-experts-provides-safety-tips-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Carli Petrus","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:06:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F21%2Fed%2F34d4b8e9440fa43431bd538267b1%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-28-at-3-40-42-pm.png","slug":"boating-experts-provides-safety-tips-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"ohjjcf","title":"Two pedestrians killed after being struck by driver on Detroit's west side","excerpt":"Two people are dead after being hit by a driver on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us.The crash happened around 2 a.m. near McNichols and Schaefer, right in front of Sinai-Grace hospital.We're told that the victims were trying to cr...","content":"Two people are dead after being hit by a driver on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us.The crash happened around 2 a.m. near McNichols and Schaefer, right in front of Sinai-Grace hospital.We're told that the victims were trying to cross the street when a driver going fast struck them. Both people were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver involved in the crash has been taken into custody, and DPD said they are also submitting a warrant to Wayne County prosecutors.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/two-pedestrians-killed-after-being-struck-by-driver-on-detroits-west-side","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:31:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F8084dc2%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1452x762%2B0%2B116%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fb4%252F91%252F78cd0d9d42baa5ce2616d61b567f%252Fscreenshot-2026-06-28-at-3-22-05-pm.png","slug":"two-pedestrians-killed-after-being-struck-by-driver-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"zcc697","title":"1 dead, 3 shot on Detroit's west side in early morning shooting","excerpt":"1 person is dead after police say there was a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.We're told the shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Cloverlawn Street and Joy Road.1 of the victims died in the shooting, with the other two being treated at a local hospital.The Detroit Police Depar...","content":"1 person is dead after police say there was a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.We're told the shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Cloverlawn Street and Joy Road.1 of the victims died in the shooting, with the other two being treated at a local hospital.The Detroit Police Department confirmed to 7 News Detroit that no one is in custody in regards to this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department Homicide unit at 313-596-2200 and CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP if you'd like to remain anonymous.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/1-dead-3-shot-on-detroits-west-side-in-early-morning-shooting","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:15:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fccd512f%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1266x665%2B0%2B22%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F6c%252F48%252Fc70eca68439ba77ba671c30d0e20%252Fscreenshot-2026-04-01-at-10-48-20-pm.png","slug":"1-dead-3-shot-on-detroits-west-side-in-early-morning-shooting"},{"id":"jaa8b5","title":"At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter","excerpt":"The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California no-kill animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriffs Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at Mi...","content":"The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California no-kill animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriffs Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at Mirandas Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a 50-acre (20-hectare) facility in Fortuna, California.Investigators combing the site on Thursday located an area in a barn where they believe dogs were likely killed, the sheriffs office said. More than 600 dog collars were found nearby, the office said.Sheriff William Honsal called it a horrific scene. No charges have been filed.A message seeking comment was left for the shelters founder, Shannon Miranda.RELATED STORY | US animal shelters near no-kill goal, reach highest adoption levels since 2020In a statement posted to the shelters website on June 18, Miranda said that recent media coverage and online commentary have presented an incomplete and, in some cases, inaccurate picture of our work.At Mirandas Rescue, our mission is to save as many animals as we safely canalways balancing compassion for animals with our responsibility to protect families, children, other pets, and the public, Miranda wrote.The sheriffs office said it started investigating the shelter after receiving credible information in April regarding allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy.Mirandas Rescue collects fees from shelter transfers, as well as donations that it says helps cover the costs of food, housing, veterinary care, medications, facility expenses and staffing.An affidavit from an earlier search of the property said that the sheriffs office was tipped off by a pair of animal advocates, one of whom owns property adjoining the shelter and used trail cameras to monitor activity near an alleged burial site.The advocates later went onto shelter property and dug up dog remains, the affidavit said.This investigation is just getting started, Honsal said in a statement. There is a tremendous amount of data to process, witnesses to interview, and evidence to examine.Investigators using ground-penetrating radar found 117 intact remains in various stages of decomposition buried in an open field, the sheriffs office said.They X-rayed 70 of the remains on site and found evidence of bullet fragments in many of them. The cause of death for many of those animals appeared to be gunshot wounds, the sheriffs office said.Investigators also found additional remains in advanced stages of decomposition, the sheriffs office said.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Senior dog adopted by senior citizen gains new life and new fameThe sheriffs office said hundreds of dogs were transferred or turned over to Mirandas Rescue by private citizens and animal shelters.In his statement, Miranda said, Mirandas Rescue is a no-kill rescue. We do not euthanize animals simply to make space.However, Miranda wrote, there are rare circumstances in which euthanasia may be necessary  when an animal is suffering from a terminal condition or when it poses a serious, ongoing danger to people or other animals.In those situations, we make the most humane and responsible decision we can, always with public safety and animal welfare in mind.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/at-least-117-dead-dogs-found-in-horrific-scene-at-california-no-kill-shelter","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:13:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F5207c23%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F8158x4283%2B0%2B579%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F53%252Ff8%252Faea196d24ab3b66edd2b18f745dc%252Fap26175025420029.jpg","slug":"at-least-117-dead-dogs-found-in-horrific-scene-at-california-no-kill-shelter"},{"id":"qwasyt","title":"Pedestrian killed after being struck by driver in Southgate","excerpt":"A 63-year-old man has died after being hit by a driver while trying to cross the street in Southgate, the city's police department tells us.The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m., on Pennsylvania Road, just west of Helen Street.The man was unresponsive when emergency responders arrived. He was...","content":"A 63-year-old man has died after being hit by a driver while trying to cross the street in Southgate, the city's police department tells us.The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m., on Pennsylvania Road, just west of Helen Street.The man was unresponsive when emergency responders arrived. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The driver on scene was cooperative with police, we're told. Investigators say there was no signs of alcohol impairment on the driver.Investigators say the pedestrian was trying to cross Pennsylvania on foot, heading north, and that the driver was heading west in the curb lane at the time of the crash.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/pedestrian-killed-after-being-struck-by-driver-in-southgate","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:32:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fa0edad7%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1920x1008%2B0%2B36%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmediaassets.kxxv.com%252Fimages%252F13470308_G.jpg","slug":"pedestrian-killed-after-being-struck-by-driver-in-southgate"},{"id":"sz4r0i","title":"At least 4 dead in Kentucky floods with more rainfall on the way as search and rescue efforts continue","excerpt":"Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead and prompted dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes. More significant rainfall is expected to push east through parts of Kentucky and Tennessee on Sunday.One person died in Jackson Co...","content":"Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead and prompted dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes. More significant rainfall is expected to push east through parts of Kentucky and Tennessee on Sunday.One person died in Jackson County and three others died in Madison County  including a man and woman who officials said drowned in a home that was underwater, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Saturday.Beshear also declared a state of emergency and urged people to be cautious and avoid unnecessary driving.When it gets dark, its going to get even worse. So please, do not drive after dark if you can avoid it, Beshear said in a video posted to X Saturday afternoon.One motorist was killed after being swept away by flash flooding, Beshear said.RELATED STORY | Why floods are becoming more dangerous and what we can do to prevent themThe severe weather is the latest in a history of catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, including deadly flash floods in early 2025 when more than a months worth of rain deluged much of the state in less than 24 hours. In 2022, dozens of people in Kentucky were killed when unprecedented flooding inundated houses and swept some from their foundations.Some parts of the state were drenched with 10 to 12 inches of rain in the 48-hour window between Friday and Saturday.While the same areas are only expected to get one to two inches of rain Sunday, the saturated ground could trigger more flooding as the weekend comes to an end.Six counties  Bullitt, Cumberland, Madison, Meade, Mercer and Spencer  have declared local states of emergency, according to state officials.Roads across Cumberland County are not safe for driving, county Judge Luke King said.For those who are not required to be out, please stay in, King said in a Facebook post Sunday morning.This isnt a restriction of your personal freedoms, he added. Its a sincere request to help reduce the number of situations where our first responders and local government teams have to risk their lives to save someone else.Precautionary evacuations are underway in one part of Bullitt County, which was hit particularly hard by Saturdays flooding.Officials are closely monitoring a dam that recently experienced a landslide. The dam is holding and theres no indication of an imminent failure, county emergency management officials said on Facebook Saturday.The Million Church in Richmond appeared to have collapsed, according to a video. Earlier in the day, the church announced its Saturday service was canceled due to the storm, adding: Praying everyone stays safe.Photos provided by police in Richmond  about 30 miles south of Lexington  show officers blocking off flooded streets and checking on stranded vehicles almost entirely submerged by rising floodwaters.The two people who died from suspected drowning in Richmond were trapped in the basement of a flooded home, police said.The residence was already underwater when police and fire officials arrived at the scene and could not make contact with anyone inside, police said. Rescue teams were later able to enter and found the bodies of a man and a woman, the agency said.Major intersections in the city are flooded, Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe said. He has been receiving calls from residents concerned about their neighbors whose homes are filling with rising water, Blythe told CNN.Richmond, to a certain extent, had been spared from the tragic weather affecting the surrounding area in recent years, the mayor said. It appears to be our turn, he added.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly floodElsewhere in Madison County, significant roads are underwater, with five search and rescue teams on the ground, the governor said.At least 12 roads across the state are flooded and inaccessible, while numerous bridges in counties like Jessamine have been entirely wiped out, the governor said.Dozens of rescues have been made, Beshear said. The states emergency management, state police and swift water rescue teams are responding to emergency requests in local communities, he added.We know weve already lost at least a handful of Kentuckians. I dont want to lose any more, he said, adding the storms have become much more severe than most would have thought.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/weather/at-least-4-dead-in-kentucky-floods-with-more-rainfall-on-the-way-as-search-and-rescue-efforts-continue","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Emma Tucker","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:18:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"at-least-4-dead-in-kentucky-floods-with-more-rainfall-on-the-way-as-search-and-rescue-efforts-contin"},{"id":"dvulsj","title":"Red Wings select left wing J.P. Hurlbert, pick seven players in 2026 NHL Draft","excerpt":"With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Left Wing J.P. Hurlbert.Born in Allen, Texas, the 18-year-old last played with the Kamloops Blazers in the B.C. Division of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 68 regular season games, he scored 42 goals and accumulated 97 p...","content":"With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Left Wing J.P. Hurlbert.Born in Allen, Texas, the 18-year-old last played with the Kamloops Blazers in the B.C. Division of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 68 regular season games, he scored 42 goals and accumulated 97 points. The season prior to that, Hurlbert played with the U.S. National Development Team, scoring 16 goals and racking up 31 points in 34 games.The Red Wings made six other picks after selecting Hurlbert. Here are those picks in draft order, listed below with position and the last team they played with: Victor Plante, Left Wing, U.S. National Development Team (Round 2, Pick 47) Michal Orsulak, Goalie, Prince Albert Raiders (Round 3, Pick 79) Adam Levac, Center, Peterborough Petes (Round 4, Pick 108) Beckham Edwards, Center, Sarnia Sting (Round 5, Pick 143) Luka Arkko, Left Wing, Pelicans (Finland Jr., Round 6, Pick 175) Myles Brosnan, Defenseman, Dexter School (Mass High School, Round 7, Pick 196)","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/red-wings-select-left-wing-j-p-hurlbert-pick-seven-players-in-2026-nhl-draft","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:16:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"red-wings-select-left-wing-jp-hurlbert-pick-seven-players-in-2026-nhl-draft"},{"id":"hpa6if","title":"Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across the Southwest, prompting fireworks restrictions in Utah","excerpt":"Three firefighters have died battling a fast-moving blaze along the Colorado-Utah border, officials said, as dozens of infernos rage across the Southwest, with Utah imposing sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nations 250th Independence Day.The National Weather Service ...","content":"Three firefighters have died battling a fast-moving blaze along the Colorado-Utah border, officials said, as dozens of infernos rage across the Southwest, with Utah imposing sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nations 250th Independence Day.The National Weather Service has issued the highest possible fire weather risk, warning that dry air and windy gusts pose an extremely critical risk of fire conditions over the Four Corners region this weekend.The three firefighters died while battling the fast-growing Snyder Mesa Fire, which has burned more than 28,000 acres along the Utah-Colorado border, the US Wildland Fire Service said late Saturday. Two others were injured and transported to hospital, the service said.RELATED STORY | Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuationsColorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency Saturday in Mesa County in reaction to the blaze, which he said had crossed into Colorado from Utah, and authorized the states National Guard to support response efforts.Utahs governor announced last week firework restrictions for Fourth of July, saying a historic drought, hundreds of wildfires and unprecedented fire behavior have stretched Utahs firefighting resources to the brink.Utahns love celebrating the Fourth of July with family, friends and fireworks. I do too. But this year is different, Cox said. We are seeing fire behavior that even our most experienced firefighters say theyve never witnessed before.The fire threat is so severe that the National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City issued its first-ever particularly dangerous situation red flag warning, which covers central and southern Utah and includes the Cottonwood Fire, the states largest active blaze.This is a temporary measure for an extraordinary year, Cox said of the fireworks ban. It protects lives and homes while allowing local leaders, working alongside their fire officials, to identify areas where fireworks can be used safely.In some municipalities, local leaders working alongside fire officials will designate approved areas where fireworks can still be used under safer conditions.The Cottonwood Fire, burning through the Fishlake National Forest east of Beaver, Utah, has grown to more than 92,000 acres as of Saturday morning, an area bigger than Salt Lake City, in just a few days and remains 0% contained as of Saturday night. Evacuations are in place for the fire, which state and local officials believe is likely Utahs most destructive and costly wildfire on record. Its cause is still under investigation.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Yes, wildfires are actually becoming more intense and more common, study saysA total of 1,066 personnel are battling the Cottonwood Fire, where crews have been warned to stay vigilant of the dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior.We always have safety first out there, and as soon as we see things or we start getting feelings, weve told the guys they dont like it, disengage, get to a safe place, Alyssa Mason, a spokesperson for the fires emergency management team, told CNN affiliate KSL.State officials also warned that anyone whose illegal actions ignite a wildfire could face steep criminal charges and substantial civil liability for the damage caused.Beloved cabins and lifelong memories reduced to ashesAs officials continue assessing the ongoing damage, the full toll of the Cottonwood Fire remains unknown. But across the Beaver Mountain community, residents are already grieving the loss of cherished cabins and family retreats that held generations of memories.For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a weekend getaway  it was woven into his familys history.To me, nothings more beautiful than Beaver Mountain in the fall, Stapley told CNN affiliate KSL. The aspen yellow, and you get the reds in there and all the greens. There is nothing more beautiful in the world.Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash. Stapley said he learned it had burned in the Cottonwood Fire after a friend sent him video of the spot where it once stood.I saw that and went, Thats just unbelievable, he told KSL. The fire must have moved so fast and twirled around in there and just took it  I cried, he added. Ive got too many memories, too many memories of that place.The fire also dealt a devastating blow to Eagle Point Ski Resort, where several buildings were damaged or destroyed. In a Facebook post, owner Shane Gadbaw said the resort will remain closed as it recovers from what he called a catastrophe.We are thankful that to our knowledge, there have been no human casualties from the fire, Gadbaw said in a Facebook post.Residents gathered Friday in Piute County as the Cottonwood Fire pushed closer, with flames visible in the distance and smoke settling across the valley, to hear updates and discuss emergency response plans, KSTU reported.During the meeting, Nick Schenk of Great Basin Team 5, one of the first responders who fought the blaze Monday, delivered an emotional account of the battle against the fire.We did everything we absolutely could. We called for every bit of help we could find. And about all we could do was get people out of the way of it, Schenk told KSTU.Photos shared by the resort Thursday showed a handful of lodges still standing amid a landscape of blackened trees.Farther north, the Iron Fire near Eureka, Utah, has burned more than 40,000 acres after forcing evacuations earlier this week. Nearby, the Cherry Fire, sparked by lightning Friday morning, has already grown to more than 30,000 acres.Another blaze, the Wild Goose Fire, ignited near Holden on Friday, adding to a growing list of active wildfires across Utah. State fire officials estimated by Saturday evening it had burned over 10,000 acres as crews worked to assess and contain its spread.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/three-firefighters-killed-as-wildfires-rage-across-the-southwest-prompting-fireworks-restrictions-in-utah","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Karina Tsui","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:35:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"three-firefighters-killed-as-wildfires-rage-across-the-southwest-prompting-fireworks-restrictions-in"},{"id":"py7rrh","title":"2 motorcyclists hospitalized after colliding with car in Highland Township","excerpt":"Two motorcyclists have been hospitalized after colliding with the driver of a BMW in Highland Township, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office tells us.The crash happened around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the area of North Milford Road near Wind Valley Lane.Investigators tell us that the BMW...","content":"Two motorcyclists have been hospitalized after colliding with the driver of a BMW in Highland Township, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office tells us.The crash happened around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the area of North Milford Road near Wind Valley Lane.Investigators tell us that the BMW, driven by a 28-year-old Fenton man, was heading south on North Milford Road and started to turn left onto a private driveway. As he made the turn, the two motorcyclists  a 26-year-old and a 21-year-old from Grand Blanc  were heading northbound and the vehicles colliding.The collision ejected the motorcyclists, who were transported to a nearby hospital. We're told that both drivers are in critical condition, and that both drivers were wearing DOT-approved helmets and additional protective riding gear.The BMW driver was uninjured, and investigators say that drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-motorcyclists-hospitalized-after-colliding-with-car-in-highland-township","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:20:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2-motorcyclists-hospitalized-after-colliding-with-car-in-highland-township"},{"id":"remetr","title":"France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records","excerpt":"France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as Europeans elsewhere were suffering through yet another day of new temperature highs that sparked wildfires in Germany and had Berlin police using ...","content":"France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as Europeans elsewhere were suffering through yet another day of new temperature highs that sparked wildfires in Germany and had Berlin police using water cannons to cool down the crowds.Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend as the heat wave slowly moved toward eastern parts of the continent. In Germany, a new nighttime temperature record was reported Sunday from Kubschtz, in eastern Saxony, where the temperature did not drop below 29.4 degrees Celsius (84.9 Fahrenheit). The nightly record came only hours after a daytime record of 41.5 C (106.7 F) in Mckern-Drewitz in Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary data by the German Weather Service DWD. The previous record was set a day earlier.A new study from the World Weather Attribution, a Europe-based collaboration of scientists, reported Friday that the record-breaking heat and humidity in Europe this week would not have been possible without climate change.The rapid study found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five decades ago, and is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 years ago.France records surge in deaths during heat waveFrance saw a surge in deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, including a sharp increase in calls to private homes, especially in the Paris region, the national public health agency said Sunday.There were more than 1,200 deaths on Wednesday, when France was sweltering under its hottest temperatures ever, increasing to more than 1,400 deaths on each of the two following days, Public Health France said.In April and May, before the heat wave, Frances rate of deaths was about 900 to 1,000 per day, it said.RELATED STORY | France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deathsThe agency concluded that France experienced a total of at least 1,000 additional deaths during those three days alone, an estimate it cautioned is likely to increase as more data is collected, including for deaths at home.The increase in deaths was sharpest in areas under red warnings of extreme heat, it said. Those warnings blanketed about three-quarters of the country at the peak of the heat wave. The agency said that 85% of the deaths involved people aged 65 and above.Heat sparks wildfires in forests contaminated with WWII ammunitionIn Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that's still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters' efforts to put out the flames even more dangerous and complicated.Similarly, a major firefighting operation was underway in southwest Germany near the town of Traisen, where the heat sparked a forest fire in an area that also contained unexploded ordnance. Firefighting efforts had to be temporarily suspended after explosions took place and an ordnance disposal unit was brought in to continuously assess the situation, German news agency dpa reported.In addition, the big cities' fire departments were busy sending out ambulances to people suffering from heat-related illnesses. In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported on Saturday, most of them heat-related.Berlin police uses water cannons to cool down locals and touristsThe German capital's police found a unique way to help suffering Berliners and tourists alike. They put up two huge water cannons  usually used to disperse unruly protesters  in front of the city's iconic Brandenburg Gate and sprayed the cool water across the cheering crowd.The heat also continued to damage the country's infrastructure with the concrete surface on countless highways breaking up, and a weekend warning by national rail operator Deutsche Bahn to avoid all unnecessary train travel.In the eastern city of Leipzig, no trams will be running until early Monday morning due to heat damage to tracks and switches. The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.Greece is on alert for high fire risk, while Denmark is hit by thunderstormsIn Greece, in southeastern Europe, the country's Civil Protection agency warned of a very high fire risk in five regions of the country on Sunday.Wildfires are especially challenging in Greece, which has a dry mountainous mainland and over 100 inhabited islands, prompting authorities to introduce innovative space technology to help put them out quickly.In Denmark, in northern Europe, which marked new temperature records on Saturday, the extreme heat was followed by heavy thunderstorms.By Sunday morning, the country had recorded 1,156 lighting strikes, according to public broadcaster DR.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/europe/france-records-around-1-000-additional-deaths-amid-extreme-heat-wave-leading-to-european-records","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:32:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"france-records-around-1000-additional-deaths-amid-extreme-heat-wave-leading-to-european-records"},{"id":"j4afmt","title":"‘It went by so quick’: Witness describes deadly shooting after Southgate police confront shoplifting suspect","excerpt":"A man, who was suspected of shoplifting, died on Saturday after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside of a Meijer. It happened steps away from the Fort Street Dream Cruise crowd.The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Meijer right off Fort Street around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. ...","content":"A man, who was suspected of shoplifting, died on Saturday after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside of a Meijer. It happened steps away from the Fort Street Dream Cruise crowd.The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Meijer right off Fort Street around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. A group of people was enjoying the start of the cruise and barbequing next to the parking lot when the area turned into a crime scene. “We were barbequing and the next thing you know, the cops came up and somebody was shot,” a man who witnessed the shooting said. He asked Local 4 not to share his name.“It was pretty crazy,” he said. “It went by so quick, we didn’t even really know what was going on or why.” Officers say they were called to the area around 3:45 p.m. “Officers were dispatched to the Meijer regarding a retail fraud in progress, a shoplifting,” Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz said. Police arrived and confronted a man and a woman who they suspected were stealing from the Meijer. “The male subject ended up pulling out a sharp instrument of some type. At which time, he engaged our officers and one of our officers fired at least one round striking the male subject,” Mydlarz said. The man was taken to the hospital and died there.Local 4 is told the officer was not injured and the woman who was with the man is in police custody.“We had a lot of manpower in for that (the dream cruise),” Mydlarz said. “We are fortunate that because we had all this manpower in that we were able to quickly contain this and get the investigation going, but there is a lot going on, as you pointed out, and it’s taxing our officers no doubt.”People in the area say they were surprised to hear what happened. “Surprised, just shocked,” Tammy Foster, who was attending the cruise, said. “Especially a big parking lot with so many people.” Michigan State Police are now investigating and, as is protocol in these situations, the officer involved is on administrative leave.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/it-went-by-so-quick-witness-describes-moment-southgate-police-shot-killed-shoplifting-suspect-outside-meijer/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:07:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F16cd13f1-7349-496e-b2aa-fa1a5ca392eb%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"it-went-by-so-quick-witness-describes-deadly-shooting-after-southgate-police-confront-shoplifting-su"},{"id":"l0e1ay","title":"Southgate Meijer shoplifting suspect fatally shot after allegedly confronting police with sharp instrument","excerpt":"A man suspected of shoplifting at a Southgate Meijer died after he was shot by a police officer when he allegedly confronted officers with a “sharp instrument”.Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz said officers were dispatched to the Meijer store at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday (June 27) for a repo...","content":"A man suspected of shoplifting at a Southgate Meijer died after he was shot by a police officer when he allegedly confronted officers with a “sharp instrument”.Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz said officers were dispatched to the Meijer store at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday (June 27) for a reported retail fraud in progress.When officers arrived, they confronted two people suspected of shoplifting.“One of our officers fired at least one round, striking the male subject,” Mydlarz said.Officers said they immediately rendered life-saving aid before the man was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he later died from his injuries, Mydlarz said.A woman who was with the man was taken into custody and remained in police custody Saturday evening. Mydlarz said he did not know the relationship between the two suspects.No officers were injured during the incident.The Michigan State Police has taken over the investigation, which is standard procedure. The officer who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.Mydlarz declined to answer additional questions about the incident, including whether the confrontation was captured on video, citing the ongoing investigation.The shooting occurred as Southgate hosted the annual Downriver Cruise, a popular community event that drew large crowds to the area.“There is a lot going on today,” Mydlarz said, noting the department had increased staffing because of the event. “We were fortunate because we had all this manpower, and that we were able to kind of quickly contain this.”Michigan State Police is continuing the investigation. The identities of the deceased man and the officer involved have not been released.Previous report","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/southgate-meijer-shoplifting-suspect-fatally-shot-after-allegedly-confronting-police-with-sharp-instrument/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:57:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F67e429ba-6829-4e25-af08-00efa0b58c89%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"southgate-meijer-shoplifting-suspect-fatally-shot-after-allegedly-confronting-police-with-sharp-inst"},{"id":"q7ku1f","title":"Southgate police officer shoots, kills shoplifting suspect in Meijer parking lot","excerpt":"Southgate police say an officer shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Meijer on Saturday afternoon after he allegedly pulled out a sharp instrument and tried to engage police. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below Man shot and killed by police officer in Southgate Watch Ryan Marshall's rep...","content":"Southgate police say an officer shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Meijer on Saturday afternoon after he allegedly pulled out a sharp instrument and tried to engage police. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below Man shot and killed by police officer in Southgate Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Southgate police officer shoots, kills shoplifting suspect in Meijer parking lotAccording to Southgate police, officers were called to the Meijer on Fort Street for a shoplifting in progress and confronted two suspects. Thats when, police say, one of the suspects went after the officers with a sharp instrument.One officer fired at least one round, striking the suspect, police say.Police say the man was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The female suspect was taken into custody.Michigan State Police is now handling the investigation.Police say the officer involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave until the investigation concludes.Stay with WXYZ.com for updates on this developing story.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/southgate-police-officer-shoots-kills-shoplifting-suspect-in-meijer-parking-lot","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:00:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"southgate-police-officer-shoots-kills-shoplifting-suspect-in-meijer-parking-lot"},{"id":"4xj1ms","title":"Investigators uncover mass graves and decomposing animals at Northern California animal rescue","excerpt":"Investigators spent a third day excavating the property of a Northern California animal rescue as part of an expanding investigation into shelter dog deaths, with authorities saying dozens of animal remains have already been recovered.In a statement released this week, the sheriff's office said i...","content":"Investigators spent a third day excavating the property of a Northern California animal rescue as part of an expanding investigation into shelter dog deaths, with authorities saying dozens of animal remains have already been recovered.In a statement released this week, the sheriff's office said investigators have determined that hundreds of dogs were transferred to the rescue by private citizens and animal shelters and that \"a significant number of those animals have not been accounted for.\" Over 700 shelter dogs are still missing.Authorities said dozens of dogs have been recovered during the excavation, many of them with microchips.The investigation began after a neighbor uncovered a burial pit containing eight dogs with apparent gunshot wounds.The operation, centered in the Humboldt County town of Fortuna, involves the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and several state agencies. \"I hope it will be the beginning of a change where the animals will be removed from and placed into legitimate rescues where they find actual loving homes,\" neighbor Jennifer Raymond said.More than two months after the investigation began, no charges have been filed against the owner or any employees. ABC7 Eyewitness News is still not naming the rescue.The rescue remains open and operating, and the investigation remains active.The investigation also follows reporting on a search warrant affidavit alleging the rescue accepted dogs and money from shelters across California under agreements that the animals would be cared for and rehomed.Investigators allege some dogs were instead killed to make room for additional animals.On Thursday, investigators searched the property for a third day as residents watched the operation unfold.\"You cannot really put into words what exactly it smells like. The closest thing I think of is a pile of dead deer,\" Humbolt resident Jaiden Kilby said.Berkeley and Oakland were among the Bay Area shelters that sent hundreds of dogs to the rescue before later cutting ties.Legal experts said the lack of charges does not necessarily indicate that none will be filed.\"I wouldn't take the fact that it's been a little while and charges haven't been filed as any indication that they won't be,\" said Matthew Liebman, a professor of animal law at the University of San Francisco.Liebman said animal cruelty investigations can be difficult to prosecute because of the nature of the evidence.\"Animal cruelty cases can be especially difficult to charge and prosecute because there are unique evidentiary challenges... the animals themselves can't testify,\" Liebman said.Animal law attorney Bruce Wagman said one of the most alarming allegations in the case may not, by itself, constitute animal cruelty under California law.\"To euthanize an animal in California by a bullet, that alone is not animal cruelty,\" Wagman said.Wagman also noted that even if investigators were to discover additional buried animals, animal cruelty charges would not be automatic.In addition to potential animal cruelty allegations, legal experts said the investigation could involve possible fraud, conspiracy and nonprofit law violations.The owner has repeatedly denied allegations that dogs were killed to make room for more animals.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/700-dogs-missing-excavations-at-norcal-animal-rescue-reveal-mass-graves-decomposing-animals","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Cameron Bopp, CNN","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:38:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"investigators-uncover-mass-graves-and-decomposing-animals-at-northern-california-animal-rescue"},{"id":"tntet9","title":"Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430","excerpt":"Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.Venezuela's government said families reported at least 68,900 people missing, three days after the one-two punch of 7...","content":"Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.Venezuela's government said families reported at least 68,900 people missing, three days after the one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated the South American nation.Venezuelans looking for loved ones and neighbors used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands atop mounds of toppled concrete throughout La Guaira, one of the hardest-hit states.Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.RELATED STORY | American killed in Venezuela earthquakes, State Department saysFrustration was amplified by efforts to project the image of a robust state response.\"There's a pile of bodies over there from last night. Newborn babies,\" said Mileidy Romero, who was among those searching in the seaside town of Caraballeada. \"At 8 p.m. (yesterday) there were people alive down there, and they haven't bothered to rescue them. We've located several bodies, and they haven't helped us recover them either. What are they waiting for?\"Aid agencies consider the first 48 to 72 hours as crucial for retrieving people alive, though that can be extended if they have access to food and water. A growing number of international rescue teams were joining the effort. Venezuelan officials said 17 flights carrying more than 1,600 rescue team members had touched down by Saturday.A man is pulled alive from the rubbleActing President Delcy Rodrguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.Some people climbed the remnants of buildings and cried out names, hoping for any proof of life. Dust coated coastal communities. In punishing heat, more people wore masks as the stench of decomposition spread.With the absence of hard hats, rescuers and civilians used motorcycle helmets as they searched piles of debris that were once people's belongings: Eddie Murphy and Nemo DVDs, a kitchen sink, mattresses and shoes.Some, frustrated by the government's response, blocked an excavator from leaving the site of a collapse and pulled the operator from its cabin shortly after state workers took selfies in front of flattened buildings and left without helping. The ruling party's officials often take selfies to show participation in government-related events.A few feet away, at least five bodies lay wrapped in blankets.RELATED STORY | 'Earthquake time bomb': Why back-to-back quakes in Venezuela aren't uncommonA member of the crowd, Yeison Marcano, said those searching had received some assistance from an investigations unit but neither police nor the National Guard helped.\"They came to eat arepas and take pictures to make it look like they were working,\" Marcano said. \"They didn't even get their uniforms dirty like we have. We've been here for three days.\"A minute later, a man tried to grab a firefighter, shouting and cursing. \"Silence! Silence!\" rescuers shouted as they tried to confirm whether someone was trapped alive.Meanwhile, an older man was pulled from the rubble of a public housing building. Visibly disoriented, he begged a nurse for water. He fought with personnel who put him into a pickup truck, screaming, \"My family! My family!\"The capital's main airport is badly damagedThe International Organization for Migration said over 6 million people could be affected, some 2 million in the capital, Caracas, alone.Experts said the destruction was amplified by the quick succession of shallow quakes.The disaster poses a huge challenge for Rodrguez, the former vice president who took office in January after the U.S. capture and removal of then-President Nicols Maduro. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodrguez represents.Search teams and foreign aid continued to arrive from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, France and elsewhere.Simn Bolvar International Airport, which serves Caracas, was badly damaged. One runway was operational as U.S. teams worked to repair the crucial throughway, Jeremy Lewin, a senior State Department official in charge of foreign assistance, told reporters.Lewin said the U.S. military would help coordinate flights to bring in search and rescue workers, mobile hospitals and supplies. He said a U.S. Navy transport ship was docked off the coast, ready to receive airlifted survivors in need of medical attention.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/latin-america-and-caribbean/frustration-grows-in-venezuela-as-earthquake-death-toll-reaches-1-430","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:38:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"frustration-grows-in-venezuela-as-earthquake-death-toll-reaches-1430"},{"id":"4w76yx","title":"Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director","excerpt":"President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a \"PATRIOT with real operat...","content":"President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a \"PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst.\"The nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May. David Venturella, a former executive at a private prison operator, has been serving as the acting head of the agency.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma and a former congressman for the state, is still settling into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE. Mullin has promised to keep his department out of the headlines and has indicated a softer tone on immigration, although he is expected to align with the president's priorities on mass deportations.Mullin quickly praised Schroyer's nomination on X.\"With over 29 years of law enforcement experience, Lance will play a vital role in helping deliver on the President's mandate from the American people to target, arrest, and deport illegal aliens,\" he wrote.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/immigration/trump-says-he-is-nominating-former-oklahoma-state-trooper-lance-schroyer-as-ice-director","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:17:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-says-he-is-nominating-former-oklahoma-state-trooper-lance-schroyer-as-ice-director"},{"id":"bdhjy3","title":"Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules","excerpt":"A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to ...","content":"A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot. Matthews' ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court.Attorneys for the state have said Tuesday is the deadline for a final ruling so that ballots for the Aug. 18 primary can be printed.The judge ruled that the division's decision to exclude Dan J. Sullivan because his candidacy was not \"in good faith\" was not based on the Constitution, Alaska law or the division's own regulations. The retired teacher from the small fishing community of Petersburg filed to challenge the incumbent.RELATED STORY | Judge blocks Trump order creating federal voter list, limiting mail-in ballots\"Instead, the decision was based upon a new, previously unstated, 'good faith' criteria,\" the judge wrote.The division is appealing the decision, Sam Curtis, a spokesperson with the state Department of Law, said by email Saturday. Jeffrey Robinson, an attorney for Dan J. Sullivan, said in an email he expected the division to appeal and couldn't comment until the Alaska Supreme Court rules on the case.The controversy over the two Dan Sullivans has underscored the stakes involved in the incumbent's reelection campaign. The Alaska race is one of about half a dozen U.S. Senate races expected to be highly competitive in the fall, and the seat is one Democrats are trying to flip in their efforts to try to regain the majority.The senator and allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the challenger's efforts to join the race, arguing his presence could confuse voters. Under Alaska's election system, the top four candidates from the primary, regardless of party, move on to the ranked-choice November general election.The senator has accused the challenger Sullivan of working with Democrats and the campaign of Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola  who is considered the senator's main opponent  to cause confusion and boost Peltola's chances. Peltola's campaign and state Democrats have denied the allegation, as has the challenger.Sen. Sullivan and Peltola are the highest-profile candidates in the crowded race and the only ones to report raising any money.ICYMI | Senate GOP reverses course on Iran war vote after Trump berates themBeecher has said she determined the challenger Sullivan is not eligible to run because his candidacy was not filed in good faith and instead was done with an intent to confuse voters. She said he had registered to vote as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and, in conjunction with his candidacy, changed his party affiliation to Republican. She also cited similarities between his campaign website and the senator's, and his work with a consultant whose clients have included some Democrats. She did not mention finding any evidence of alleged coordination.In arguing to keep the challenger disqualified, attorneys for the state pushed back on suggestions the ballot could be designed in a way to reduce voter confusion over two candidates with the same name and party running for the same office.\"The Constitution does not require States to place a sham candidate on the ballot and then attempt to mitigate the damage through design choices,\" attorney Rachel Witty, with the Alaska Department of Law, and outside attorneys Christopher Murray and Michael Francisco wrote in court filings.Attorneys for the challenger Sullivan argued that the Constitution lays out three exclusive qualifications for the Senate, addressing only age, citizenship and residency. They said Beecher lacked the legal authority to boot their client off the ballot.The challenger Sullivan has said that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent gave him \"an instant megaphone.\" But the 69-year-old retired teacher and former U.S. Forest Service employee said he had considered a run for some time and had grown frustrated with the senator.He initially was certified on the state's candidate list as Dan J. Sullivan, with the senator listed as Dan S. Sullivan and identified as the incumbent.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/congress/man-with-same-name-as-us-sen-dan-sullivan-is-eligible-for-alaskas-primary-ballot-judge-rules","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:50:15.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"man-with-same-name-as-us-sen-dan-sullivan-is-eligible-for-alaskas-primary-ballot-judge-rules"},{"id":"7ruhz6","title":"Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations","excerpt":"A fast-moving wildfire in Utah raced across the landscape overnight, fed by heat and dry wind and forcing more communities to evacuate, officials said Saturday.Air tankers and helicopters were grounded Friday as winds picked up on the Cottonwood Fire, the largest blaze currently burning in the U....","content":"A fast-moving wildfire in Utah raced across the landscape overnight, fed by heat and dry wind and forcing more communities to evacuate, officials said Saturday.Air tankers and helicopters were grounded Friday as winds picked up on the Cottonwood Fire, the largest blaze currently burning in the U.S. Gusts were clocked at 45 miles per hour (72 kph) and humidity levels were in the single digits, leaving crews with few options for slowing the flames, especially as they raced through the treetops.The U.S. Forest Service said in a statement on Facebook that weather conditions are expected to slightly improve, but not by much.\"Weather conditions are slightly better for fire behavior today, but extreme fire behavior may occur in the afternoon as temperatures and wind speeds increase,\" the U.S. Forest Service said Saturday in a statement on Facebook.No injuries or deaths have been reported, said Jaclynn Swope, a spokesperson for the response team.The National Weather Service in March said Salt Lake City, Utah's capital, had the warmest winter on record with an average temperature of 40.7 degrees Fahrenheit (4.8 Celsius), nearly 8 degrees above normal. Many other parts of Utah had warmer-than-usual winter.Burning in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah, the Cottonwood Fire ballooned Saturday to more than 144 square miles (373 square kilometers).One of several large wildfires burning in Utah, it severely damaged the Eagle Point ski resort in Beaver County and forced campground closures in Fishlake National Park.In the community of Marysvale, the smoke blocked out the sun Friday as ash rained down. Officials warned of unhealthy air quality there and elsewhere.\"We're looking at a full 48 hours of critical weather that we have not seen in Utah in the last five years,\" meteorologist Jason Straub told a community meeting in Beaver County Friday evening.Elsewhere in Utah, evacuations were ordered Friday for several small communities southwest of Salt Lake City, including in Eureka, with a population under 1,000, and the Vernon Reservoir area, officials said. Highways running through the area have been closed.Two wildfires in that area  the Iron and Cherry fires  ran together overnight, and they are about 38% contained, according to fire officials. The two fires combined are covering about 91 square miles (236 square kilometers).The smoke pushed mostly east, meaning air quality at popular vacation spots like Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks  located far south of the flames  hasn't been significantly affected beyond some haze in the Bryce area.Still, the plume was visible from miles away, even as far as Colorado.It's like nothing seen in recent memory, Utah state forester Jamie Barnes said earlier this week. She acknowledged that fires are spreading farther and faster \"under conditions that defy historical expectations.\"Nationally, nearly 3 million acres have burned since the start of the year, pushing the U.S. ahead of the 10-year average.Red flag warnings cover the WestConditions including low humidity and strong winds have triggered red flag warnings across a wide swath stretching from California to southern Arizona and New Mexico. Some of the forecasts predicted winds of 25 to 35 miles an hour (40 kph to 56 kph), with the worst conditions expected from northern Arizona into central and southern Utah.At Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, officials were preparing for a power outage on Saturday. The utility that serves the area had warned that it would likely initiate a safety outage in hopes of lessening the risk of wildfire in the area.Visitors will be able to purchase park passes at entrance stations as long as backup power systems remain operational, but park officials said visitors should come prepared. That means downloading maps and other important information before arriving and ensuring that phones and other electronic devices are fully charged.Power shut-offs have become more common in the West as wildfire risk has expanded. It's usually a last resort after utility forecasters weigh factors like sustained wind and gust speeds, available fuels and topography.With extreme fire conditions persisting, Rocky Mountain Power has issued a public safety power shut-off watch/warning for areas of central, southern and eastern Utah through the weekend.As long as it's hot and dry, the risk will be highTim Brown, a research professor and director of the Western Regional Climate Center, said the potential for extreme fire behavior will remain as long as it's hot, dry and windy. He pointed to parts of the West that have been mired by persistent drought, including Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.\"I would not be surprised to see a lot of restrictions come out as we get closer to the July Fourth weekend,\" he said. \"People really need to be aware of their surroundings if they're going to be out in the forested campground areas and grassland areas.\"Gov. Spencer Cox set the temporary fireworks restrictions through July 5 as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, saying \"this year is different.\"While the Cottonwood Fire's cause was unknown, the governor's order noted that humans have been the cause of most fires in the state so far this year.Even in Florida, where there have been multiple brush fires, authorities are urging people to skip the personal fireworks and instead leave the pyrotechnics to professionals putting on carefully planned shows.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/fast-moving-fire-in-utah-the-largest-in-the-us-spreads-overnight-leading-to-more-evacuations","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:13:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fast-moving-fire-in-utah-the-largest-in-the-us-spreads-overnight-leading-to-more-evacuations"},{"id":"cqxhio","title":"Community youth fashion showcase to be held June 27 in Inkster","excerpt":"From teen takeovers to safe spaces.Inspired by the momentum of Detroit's Occupy the Summer initiative, the city of Inkster is creating safe spaces, positive engagement, mentorship, creativity and opportunities for its young people.A youth fashion showcase will be held on Saturday, June 27, on the...","content":"From teen takeovers to safe spaces.Inspired by the momentum of Detroit's Occupy the Summer initiative, the city of Inkster is creating safe spaces, positive engagement, mentorship, creativity and opportunities for its young people.A youth fashion showcase will be held on Saturday, June 27, on the 26000 Block of Princeton Street in Inkster, Michigan. It's set to begin at 4 p.m. The goal of this event is to provide local youth with an opportunity to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and self-expression through participation in a community fashion showcase.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/about-us/as-seen-on/community-youth-fashion-showcase-set-for-june-27","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:29:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"community-youth-fashion-showcase-to-be-held-june-27-in-inkster"},{"id":"utj670","title":"Experts say gas prices will remain sticky, especially if Iran conflict flares up again","excerpt":"In the 10 days since the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, there's been some relief at the pump.The national average for a gallon of gas now sits at $3.90.That drop comes as the price of Brent crude oil has fallen significantly since the ceasefire...","content":"In the 10 days since the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, there's been some relief at the pump.The national average for a gallon of gas now sits at $3.90.That drop comes as the price of Brent crude oil has fallen significantly since the ceasefire was extended, but gas prices are not falling as quickly.Experts say prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels until next year at the earliest.It's not a light switch, it's not going to happen overnight, said gGasBuddy's Patrick De Haan. We'll see lower prices, but we probably won't see pre-war prices until potentially early 2027.According to De Haan, its likely to take weeks for shipments through the strait to return to pre-war frequencies, and it could take months for oil reserves to be replenished.President Donald Trump is not pleased with that delay, accusing oil companies of price gouging customers and directing the Department of Justice to investigate, as he promises lower prices are coming soon.RELATED NEWS | US strikes Iranian targets after drone attack on a commercial vesselEven as gas prices fall, the major concern is the safety of the Strait of Hormuz.On Thursday, Iranian forces struck a container ship in the strait, forcing officials to pause evacuation plans for other ships stranded there. And Friday, the U.S. military struck targets in Iran in response.Any actions that trigger the strait to close again would almost certainly push gas prices up once more.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/experts-say-gas-prices-will-remain-sticky-especially-if-iran-conflict-flares-up-again","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Kaufman","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:14:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"experts-say-gas-prices-will-remain-sticky-especially-if-iran-conflict-flares-up-again"},{"id":"uin9j2","title":"Oakland University board votes to advance campus data center project to due diligence phase","excerpt":"Oakland University's board of trustees has voted to move a proposed campus data center project into a due diligence phase, as students and former students raise health and environmental concerns. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Oakland University advances campus data center to due diligence ...","content":"Oakland University's board of trustees has voted to move a proposed campus data center project into a due diligence phase, as students and former students raise health and environmental concerns. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Oakland University advances campus data center to due diligence phaseThe vote marks a significant step forward after nearly a year of consideration. The next phase will include an environmental study for an area near Lot 37 on campus.The project, proposed by Fairmount Properties, would be built and operated at no added cost to the university, according to school officials.\"Fairmount Property is responsible for building and rental of the facility,\" Amy Banes Berceli said. Banes Berceli, vice provost at Oakland University, said the project would deliver significant research infrastructure, but at a fraction of the scale of larger data centers  roughly 2% of the size.\"A hyperscaler is using about 50 times more power than what we are anticipating needing here. The size scale is not even on the same planet,\" Banes Berceli said.She said the site would also include space sub-leased to industry partners, who could collaborate with Oakland University, generate revenue, and create student internship opportunities.Students on campus expressed mixed views on the proposal.\"I don't really feel like the university really needs it,\" Kevin Thompson said. \"It could be useful if the college is able to connect with industry partners that want to use it, and in turn connect them with students. The whole point is for the students to get a job,\" Kevin Hartwell said. Former student Janie Bailey raised concerns about the project's potential environmental impact.\"It definitely negatively impacts wildlife because of noise and pollution,\" Bailey said. Other students also pointed to concerns about the project's byproducts.\"The byproducts of a data center. Environment. Water usage and electric usage,\" Thompson said.Oakland University said the proposed site is farther from a Native American heritage site than another location previously considered. School officials said hard data is still needed to ensure infrastructure and environmental questions are answered.The university says it is still potentially 18 to 24 months away from breaking ground.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/data-centers/oakland-university-board-votes-to-advance-campus-data-center-project-to-due-diligence-phase","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:32:40.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F02%2Ffc%2F724761d54552a79ead7047bc0f00%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-6-30-28-pm.jpg","slug":"oakland-university-board-votes-to-advance-campus-data-center-project-to-due-diligence-phase"},{"id":"i551jo","title":"Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality in Clarkston","excerpt":"Nearly 40 years after a retired teacher began dreaming of a safe, permanent place for his son with special needs to live, that dream has become a reality  thanks to a former student and a generous community. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: A dad's 40-year dream for his son with special nee...","content":"Nearly 40 years after a retired teacher began dreaming of a safe, permanent place for his son with special needs to live, that dream has become a reality  thanks to a former student and a generous community. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: A dad's 40-year dream for his son with special needs now a reality in ClarkstonDick Moscovic taught high school for 47 years. One of his students was Mike Hoeksema, who credits his former trades teacher with setting the course of his life.\"I have a high school teacher that I'm friends with today. How many people have a high school teacher they're friends with?\" Hoeksema said.Moscovic taught Hoeksema to build homes from the ground up, starting in 1980. Hoeksema still calls him Mr. Moscovic to this day.\"Every day he'd look you in the eye and smile and say, it's going to be a good day,\" Hoeksema said. When Moscovic's third son, Drew, was born, Hoeksema saw a change in his mentor.\"He took some time off and came home from Drew's birth and you could see his bubble had burst,\" Hoeksema said.Drew was born with special needs. Moscovic said the experience reshaped him.\"It's a different level of love for your child when you have a handicapped child. You don't take anything for granted. You get through it,\" Moscovic said.Now in his 40s, Drew has been what his father calls his greatest teacher  of patience and endurance. Moscovic, a licensed builder, went on to found Drew's Home of Clarkston, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a safe, permanent home for people with severe disabilities. A year and a half ago, the nonprofit purchased an apartment building, now known as Drew's Home of Clarkston, and got to work making it accessible  expanding doorways and replacing bathtubs with accessible showers to accommodate Drew and nine residents with severe disabilities.Everything, from the cabinets to the building as a whole, is funded through community donations.The residents are known throughout the community. Moscovic said Drew, whose smiling face has made him a neighborhood fixture, is recognized wherever he goes.\"If he goes to the grocery store, I bet there will be four or five people who say hi to him at least,\" Moscovic said.The residents also contribute to their own quality of life through a can drive that generates funds for recreation and education.\"Gives them an opportunity to do something other than sit on the couch,\" Moscovic said.At 10 cents a can, the crew has accumulated a $10,000 fund for activities like music and dancing.Drew has a permanent lease at the home  with no end.\"He'll be here until the end,\" Moscovic said. \"Through the end of his time,\" Hoeksema said.Hoeksema now serves as building manager, dedicating his time to the teacher who once asked him for help.\"I jumped in and said, 'OK. What do we need?'\" Hoeksema said.He makes sure everything is in working order  from the security cameras in case of a slip or fall, to caretakers staying in rooms across the hall. It is a mission that began with Drew and has only grown.\"What would I say to him? I love you immensely,\" Moscovic said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/clarkston-independence-township/retired-teachers-dream-of-a-safe-home-for-his-son-with-special-needs-becomes-reality-in-clarkston","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:26:23.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F5f%2Fbe%2F3869009f48cea6a9be550daebdc2%2Fimg-4441.JPEG","slug":"retired-teachers-dream-of-a-safe-home-for-his-son-with-special-needs-becomes-reality-in-clarkston"},{"id":"iy41wo","title":"Fraser launches 'Red, White, and You' curb appeal contest to celebrate America's 250th birthday","excerpt":"Fraser city leaders are hoping a little friendly competition will inspire neighbors to show off their patriotic pride  one front yard at a time. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Fraser launches 'Red, White, and You' contest to celebrate America's 250thFraser has launched a city-wide curb appea...","content":"Fraser city leaders are hoping a little friendly competition will inspire neighbors to show off their patriotic pride  one front yard at a time. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Fraser launches 'Red, White, and You' contest to celebrate America's 250thFraser has launched a city-wide curb appeal competition called \"Red, White, and You,\" asking residents and business owners to decorate their homes and properties with patriotic displays ahead of America's 250th birthday.\"The city of Fraser really wanted to stay ahead of the bubble and get people excited for the celebration of America 250,\" Chris Delmege of the City of Fraser Department of Recreation said. Judges will be looking for creativity, patriotic themes and community spirit. From waving American flags to red, white, and blue flowers and patriotic porch displays, several Fraser homes are already showing off their pride.\"We have a bunch of people already registered and there's still a lot coming,\" Delmege said. \"I think people are going to go the extra mile for it.\"Fraser resident Mary Cobus and her husband, Augie Cobus, who served in the Army during Vietnam, have lined the front of their house with American flags. \"I fly the flag year round,\" Mary Cobus said. \"It seems like a small thing, it doesn't seem like it would be that big of an effort for someone to come out to show a little patriotic spirit,\" Augie Cobus said.Around Fraser, other homes are also displaying their patriotism  from red, white, and blue stars and a flag painted on a front lawn.That includes the home of Gudrun Goetz off of 13 Mile Road, complete with a patriotic gnome and a handmade American-themed wreath. \"I just love the United States,\" Goetz said. Goetz immigrated to America with her family from Germany and hopes to see more homes decorated before the Fourth of July.\"For me, it's very important because I came from Europe and I could see we came here to have a better life. I would like to see how many homes are really going to do this and get involved in this with our city,\" Goetz said.\"It's a free country. It's nice,\" Mary Cobus said.\"I think people should appreciate what we have here,\" Goetz said.Fraser residents have until July 12 to enter the competition. The winner takes home $250 and will be announced on Sunday, July 26, during the city's annual picnic.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/america-250/fraser-launches-red-white-and-you-curb-appeal-contest-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Peter Maxwell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:25:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F08%2F63%2F277a719a418fa82ead1a9371690c%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-1-24-43-pm.png","slug":"fraser-launches-red-white-and-you-curb-appeal-contest-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday"},{"id":"bg79mb","title":"Rogell Park opens in northwest Detroit on former golf course site","excerpt":"A former golf course in northwest Detroit has been transformed into a new public park, giving neighbors a place to connect with nature close to home. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Rogell Park opens in northwest Detroit on former golf course siteCity officials and community leaders cut th...","content":"A former golf course in northwest Detroit has been transformed into a new public park, giving neighbors a place to connect with nature close to home. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Rogell Park opens in northwest Detroit on former golf course siteCity officials and community leaders cut the ribbon Friday on Rogell Park, converting 98 acres of the former Rogell Golf Course site into walking and biking trails, four overlooks, and two bridges.  PREVIOUS REPORT: Former Detroit golf course transforming into nature park, additional development Rogell golf course being transformed into a community spaceThe $4 million project was funded by the American Rescue Plan, Invest Detroit, and Huntington and Flagstar Banks.Darryl Edwards, president of the Greater Sandhill Community, said the opening is the result of years of advocacy by residents who watched the golf course sit idle after it closed in 2013. \"I have been in this neighborhood since 1970, and my first job was to caddie here at the golf course,\" Edwards said. \"We have been trying to get it developed into something.\" Detroit City Council President James Tate said the park gives residents a reason to stay local.\"You don't always have to go out of town, you don't have to go somewhere else. You can enjoy your community right here in the city of Detroit,\" Tate said. Crystal Perkins, director of the General Services Department with the city of Detroit, said the site is already teeming with wildlife.\"I saw deer, I saw wild turkeys, I saw birds I've never seen before, and so I'm quite sure as we allow nature to take its course, we'll begin to see more wildlife, more nature in this park,\" Perkins said. The remaining 20 acres of the former golf course site are being targeted for development. Groups like Detroit Blight Busters are working to bring in 300 units of affordable housing and retail to the area. John George, CEO of Detroit Blight Busters, said the surrounding development is about more than buildings.\"As a father, as a grandfather, I know the importance of raising kids in clean, decent neighborhoods. It's the key to growth,\" George said. Neighbor Erma Leaphart said she is eager to make use of the new space.\"I think it's fantastic. I do ride a bike, and I'm looking forward to more bike rides through the park and opportunities to be with nature,\" Leaphart said. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/rogell-park-opens-in-northwest-detroit-on-former-golf-course-site","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Demetrios Sanders","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:24:52.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fc9%2Fee%2Faff2da1c40c0999e3355fdc49ba0%2Fimg-5294.jpg","slug":"rogell-park-opens-in-northwest-detroit-on-former-golf-course-site"},{"id":"ty2zo2","title":"South Lyon farmers market stays resilient amid construction slowdown on Pontiac Trail","excerpt":"The South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market is navigating a challenging season as ongoing construction on Pontiac Trail has cut vendor numbers by 45% to 50% and reduced the number of patrons visiting the downtown market. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: South Lyon farmers market stays resilie...","content":"The South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market is navigating a challenging season as ongoing construction on Pontiac Trail has cut vendor numbers by 45% to 50% and reduced the number of patrons visiting the downtown market. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: South Lyon farmers market stays resilient amid construction slowdownMarket manager Tim Davids said the impact has been clear.\"We've clearly had a reduction in vendors this season compared to last season and some of the previous seasons. I can say without a doubt that the number of patrons visiting our market has also been reduced,\" Davids said.Despite the disruption, the market continues to serve as a launching pad for new vendors. Trent Vella, 18, is selling produce from his Lion's Meadow Garden for the first time this season, offering lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. It's a passion he said he learned from his grandparents.Vella said the market has given him more than just a place to sell vegetables.\"If I didn't have a place where I could start selling stuff, then I wouldn't be able to eventually do like CSA boxes because not only do I get to sell my stuff, but I also get to meet the people in the community and get my name out there,\" Vella said. Even with lighter foot traffic, Vella said he has managed to sell out most weeks.\"It's been interesting with the construction. You never really know what's going on,\" Vella said.He anticipates having even more produce to sell in the fall when more vegetables are ready for harvest. While some vendors have chosen to sell elsewhere, longtime beekeeper Micheal Nardelli of Nardelli Apiaries has remained a fixture at the market. Nardelli said his interest in beekeeping was sparked 15 years ago when a beekeeper kept hives on his property. What started as a hobby left him with a surplus of honey and a reason to connect with the community.\"This was a chance for me and my daughters to come here, work the market, meet individuals from South Lyon, talk to individuals and really for me, I enjoy talking to them about beekeeping and they enjoy learning about the bees,\" Nardelli said. Nardelli said loyal customers have made a difference and encouraged residents to make the market a weekly habit.\"It would be really beneficial for a lot of the vendors including myself if individuals just make it their weekly thing,\" Nardelli said.Davids echoed that call, framing the market as more than a shopping destination.\"Knowing where your food comes from, I think, is very important and supporting your local farms even though there's a reduction in them is also incredibly important and it's definitely a key piece in keeping farmers markets successful,\" Davids said. \"Farmers markets are an essential piece to the localization of food, not only in the state of Michigan, not only in South Lyon, but across the country.\" Downtown Development Authority Director Kim Rivera also urged residents to support all downtown merchants during the construction period.\"Just keep on supporting the merchants during this time and it's gonna be beautiful when this whole project is done, so we're really excited about that and the investment in the community. So a few extra minutes, it means the world to every merchant,\" Rivera said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/south-lyon-farmers-market-stays-resilient-amid-construction-slowdown-on-pontiac-trail","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Christiana Ford","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:14:16.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F30%2F72%2F667a82874a7584d075dbc0a10f67%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-6-05-57-pm.png","slug":"south-lyon-farmers-market-stays-resilient-amid-construction-slowdown-on-pontiac-trail"},{"id":"41joh7","title":"Grosse Isle's Swan Drive Bridge weight limit cut severely after routine inspection","excerpt":"The Wayne County Department of Public Services is warning residents of Grosse Ile's Swan Island to be careful going over the Swan Drive Bridge as they put a three-ton weight limit in place on the bridge.If this is what your plan is, how are we gonna deal with it? resident Gary Sonnenberg told 7 N...","content":"The Wayne County Department of Public Services is warning residents of Grosse Ile's Swan Island to be careful going over the Swan Drive Bridge as they put a three-ton weight limit in place on the bridge.If this is what your plan is, how are we gonna deal with it? resident Gary Sonnenberg told 7 News Detroit. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Grosse Isle's Swan Drive Bridge weight limit cut severely after routine inspectionJeff McDonald, owner of BJs Landscaping Services, said he learned about the new restrictions before leaving the island.\"My clients are already freaking out. They said we don't know what we're going to do,\" he told 7 News Detroit. Township officials held a meeting for all Swan Island residents at Township Hall, Friday night. The change, which drops the weight limit from 33 tons, goes into place immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The reduction is being put into place as a result of a routine inspection of the bridge on June 23.The existing speed limit of 5 miles an hour will remain in place. Access will remain in effect for all residents and businesses for vehicles that meet the new reduced weight limit.Township officials said emergency vehicles are not banned. They let residents know they can bring their trash to the township hall for pickup and that assistance can be provided for those who can't haul it.For deliveries, like Amazon, FedEx and UPS, township supervisor Joseph Porcarelli said, \"Well take em here at the township (hall). If you can get em to a relative or a friend, (that's another alternative). For landscapers, Township Manager Derek Thiel explained, \"What those vendors are going to have to do is park off the bridge and then drive their mowers or whatnot across the bridge and to your property.\"Construction is also impacted.During the meeting, resident John Camilleri said, \"I have a roof being replaced on Monday. Theyre bringing a truckload of shingles. The whole house is going to be done. Whats the proposal there?\" The township manager replied, \"Is that something that can be delayed? So, we should find out next week what the short-term solution is going to be.County officials say they are committed to restoring the bridge to typical weights and traffic. They are exploring the options available and are in discussion with Grosse Ile Township. The township will reach out to residents to discuss the continuation of services and public safety.Marine traffic is not impacted. The Swan Drive Bridge was one of the Grosse Ile Bridges reported on by 7 Investigator Heather Catallo in 2019. At the time, it was rated in poor condition and was scheduled to be reconstructed in 2021.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/grosse-isles-swan-drive-bridge-weight-limit-cut-severely-after-routine-inspection","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darren Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:41:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F96%2Fd3%2Fa193e0c24fcdab27d9487b22edfb%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-10-11-11-pm.png","slug":"grosse-isles-swan-drive-bridge-weight-limit-cut-severely-after-routine-inspection"},{"id":"b9i3am","title":"Cats remain trapped in Redford Township home as animal control waits until Monday to enter","excerpt":"Dozens of feral cats remain inside a Gaylord Street home near 8 Mile in Redford Township, and neighbors are frustrated that animal control has not yet removed them. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Cats trapped inside Redford home; animal control waiting until Monday to enterRedford Township Poli...","content":"Dozens of feral cats remain inside a Gaylord Street home near 8 Mile in Redford Township, and neighbors are frustrated that animal control has not yet removed them. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Cats trapped inside Redford home; animal control waiting until Monday to enterRedford Township Police officers described the home as being in \"deplorable condition.\" Neighbors say the smell from the house is overwhelming.\"You know, it's kind of hard to really want to invite company over when you've got a smell and flies,\" neighbor Martez Moore said. Police records show neighbors first contacted animal control about the house in June of 2025, but neighbors say nothing came of it.\"When I called animal control last year, there wasn't much they could do. Pretty much just took a name and some information and just kind of kept it moving  I think this time, once they got a peek on the inside, they kind of knew what time it was,\" Martez said. Redford Police say the homeowner, who had been sleeping in his car, voluntarily went with officers Thursday to get medically evaluated. He is currently in the hospital.Neighbors recorded video of officers, firefighters, and animal control wearing hazmat suits going into the home, then coming back out empty-handed because the smell of ammonia from cat urine was overpowering. Firefighters then broke the windows and used a fan to vent the house. A contractor with the city later came by and put screens around the broken windows.Police say animal control did not remove any of the cats. Animal control plans to let the house air out until Monday before going inside to rescue them. Related story: Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township home Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township homeLaura Wilhelm-Bruzek, with Paws for the Cause Feral Cat Rescue, was able to provide the cats with food and water on Friday evening, but she can't help with the rescue unless animal control authorizes it.She is calling on animal control to reach out to organizations like hers for help.\"I've done a lot of hoarding cases, unfortunately. You don't leave neglect survivors behind. I get it, right? It's Friday. Monday it's going to be in the 90s, and we're just leaving these animals there? If you can't get them out, why aren't you calling organizations like mine that can help you get them out?\" Wilhelm-Bruzek said. 7 News Detroit reached out to Michigan Humane, which issued this statement:\"Redford Township is responding to this case; Michigan Humane stands ready to help. Michigan Humane is the contracted animal holding facility for the township and will be available to provide shelter and veterinary care if needed.\" - Lish Dorset, Director of Marketing & Communications, Michigan Humane.\"I hope animal control can get here soon enough to save some of them, if they're savable. I don't even know if they've lived in that situation for so long, how long, if they are savable,\" neighbor Paula Mullan said.Once the cats are removed, Redford police say a building inspector will determine whether the house can be salvaged or if it needs to be torn down.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/cats-remain-trapped-in-redford-township-home-as-animal-control-waits-until-monday-to-enter","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:57:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F7a%2F48%2Fb76140d346bd96450a962e5be934%2Fcat.png","slug":"cats-remain-trapped-in-redford-township-home-as-animal-control-waits-until-monday-to-enter"},{"id":"t1bcij","title":"Buttigieg target of a false anonymous report, briefly separated from children","excerpt":"Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came ...","content":"Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came to his home in Traverse City after they received an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Authorities arranged forensic interviews for his twins and instructed him not to be alone with them until the interviews were complete.RELATED STORY | Very early presidential polling: Vance and Rubio lead GOP, Buttigieg has narrow Dem leadButtigieg described the 24-hour ordeal in a Substack post as \"among the darkest hours of my life.\"Michigan State Police said in a statement to The Associated Press they received an \"anonymous report\" and that they and child protective services \"responded and determined the report was false.\"Buttigieg said investigators told him the anonymous caller claimed he had confessed years earlier to violent crimes during a chance meeting in Alabama. Buttigieg said he had never been to the town where the meeting allegedly occurred.He said police told him the allegation would not be referred to prosecutors and that they believed it to be politically motivated, while Child Protective Services found nothing to substantiate the report.\"I cannot describe the mix of rage and sadness that I feel at the idea that someone brought our children into this,\" writes Buttigieg. \"They are four years old. Four. They do not know or care what a Democrat or a Republican is.\"Buttigieg, who is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, has long been the target of anti-LGBTQ attacks.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Pence defends joke about Buttigieg 'maternity leave'In recent years, conservative activists and some Republican officials have opposed efforts to portray same-sex parents as ordinary families in schools and public life. June  widely recognized as Pride Month  is Strong Families Month in Alabama, intended to coincide with Father's Day. Gov. Kay Ivey's proclamation says fathers are \"the head of the household\" and \"homes led by a father and mother provide children with the structure and discipline necessary to succeed throughout life.\"Buttigieg wrote that the incident occurred soon after he shared photos of his family online for Father's Day.Buttigieg drew criticism from some Republicans for taking paternity leave after he and his husband, Chasten, adopted their twins while he was serving in the Biden administration. Buttigieg also wrote that he has faced death threats during his career.\"But this is the ugliest thing that has happened to me since my career in service began,\" he wrote.Public officials from across the political spectrum have increasingly been targeted by swatting, which is the act of making a false call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address. The goal is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to show up. Law enforcement agencies have warned that the incidents divert resources from other pressing tasks and pose risks to both law enforcement and the victims.Buttigieg said the incident reflected a broader escalation in political attacks.\"Everyone knows politics is ugly these days,\" he wrote. \"It's always been ugly, but now it feels more and more like bloodsport.\"\"Even so, this is different.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/buttigieg-target-of-a-false-anonymous-report-briefly-separated-from-children","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:55:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"buttigieg-target-of-a-false-anonymous-report-briefly-separated-from-children"},{"id":"m34j2y","title":"Detroit police fatally shoot man who opened fire during search warrant execution","excerpt":"Detroit police fatally shot a man on the city's west side Thursday evening after he opened fire on officers who were executing a search warrant at his home on Rosemont Avenue near 7 Mile Road. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit police fatally shoot man who opened fire during search warra...","content":"Detroit police fatally shot a man on the city's west side Thursday evening after he opened fire on officers who were executing a search warrant at his home on Rosemont Avenue near 7 Mile Road. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit police fatally shoot man who opened fire during search warrant executionDetroit police say body-worn camera footage shows members of the Special Response Team shot the man after he opened fire on them.Neighbor Ibrahim Adiouf described the moment gunfire erupted.\"It was definitely a jarring phenomenon  hearing the gunshots and then later having to piece together that that was a guy who actually died,\" Adiouf said. Police say the man was a suspect in an assault case  an incident neighbors say happened a few weeks ago.A neighbor who asked to be identified only as \"Nikki\" says the trouble started when the man got into a dispute with a next-door neighbor.\"Him and the next-door neighbor had some words and he had brandished a gun or something while his grandkids were outside, they're having a birthday party or something, and that's where it all started,\" Nikki said. Watch our previous report about the incident below: Detroit police say suspect killed after opening fire on officers serving a warrantNikki says police responded at that time and tried to talk with the man, but he refused to leave the house.When officers returned Thursday with a warrant, Nikki says she watched the scene unfold from nearby.\"I saw the tanker pull up. Then I saw the sprinter pull up, and then I saw the cops jump out. I heard a boom, and then I heard pop, pop, pop,\" Nikki said.Nikki says she believes the shooting was inevitable, claiming the man had made his intentions clear during that first police response.\"The first altercation when the police came the first time, that was like two weeks ago, I guess that's when they called the cops and told him he was brandishing the gun and yeah, he told them then 'I'm going out with a bang.' I'm like, oh, so when they told me he was like yeah, he said he was going out with a bang. I'm like well, I guess that's what he did then,\" Nikki said. Watch police provide details about the incident during a press conference below: Detroit police provide details after suspect fatally shot after firing at officersAnother neighbor, Sally Kabo, said the outcome was difficult to process but expressed support for the officers' actions.\"It's kind of sad, but nobody wanted the neighbor to go away this way. But I think it's to save all the neighborhood,\" Kabo said. \"Because he can shoot anybody, and we have kids in the neighborhoods and everything. Yes, sometimes the police have to do what they have to do, and I think they do the right thing.\"The neighbor involved in the initial confrontation with the man declined to comment on Thursday's shooting.Michigan State Police is handling the investigation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-police-fatally-shoot-man-who-opened-fire-during-search-warrant-execution","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:53:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F80%2Fba%2F19a159b9426e9ae5af0c47099c20%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-4-52-05-pm.png","slug":"detroit-police-fatally-shoot-man-who-opened-fire-during-search-warrant-execution"},{"id":"yn9civ","title":"Charlie Langton says goodbye to FOX 2 Weekends, gets ready to launch new show","excerpt":"After 12 years as the FOX 2 Weekend morning anchor. He will move to a Monday to Friday shift and launch a new show soon.","content":"After 12 years as the FOX 2 Weekend morning anchor. He will move to a Monday to Friday shift and launch a new show soon.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-e2pqhtk0l9m0mtln","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:25:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fhtj4scgasm47bmgp%2Fq5ymi4b7i4fh7ljj.jpg","slug":"charlie-langton-says-goodbye-to-fox-2-weekends-gets-ready-to-launch-new-show"},{"id":"408o4l","title":"Man shot, killed by police outside Southgate Meijer following shoplifting call; woman taken into custody","excerpt":"A man died after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer store following a reported shoplifting call.Update: Southgate Meijer shoplifting suspect fatally shot after allegedly confronting police with sharp instrumentThe shooting occurred on Saturday (June 27) when police were di...","content":"A man died after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer store following a reported shoplifting call.Update: Southgate Meijer shoplifting suspect fatally shot after allegedly confronting police with sharp instrumentThe shooting occurred on Saturday (June 27) when police were dispatched to the Meijer on Fort Street at about 3:45 p.m. Officers said they responded quickly because additional law enforcement personnel were already in the area for the annual Downriver Cruise.According to police, officers encountered a man and a woman walking toward them outside the store.Officials said the man then lunged at officers while holding what police described as a “sharp object.”Police said an officer fired multiple rounds, striking the man.Officers said they immediately began providing lifesaving measures at the scene before the man was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he later died.Police have not released the man’s identity pending notification of his family.The woman who was with the man was taken into custody.Police have not said what charges, if any, she may face, nor have they confirmed the nature of her relationship with the man.The shooting prompted a large law enforcement response that included Southgate police, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and Michigan State Police. Investigators closed off part of the Meijer parking lot as officers processed the scene.The investigation remains active, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.Previous report","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/28/man-shot-killed-by-police-outside-southgate-meijer-following-shoplifting-call-woman-taken-into-custody/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:30:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FIHC57AVBZZDZLMGY25AQGG56II.png","slug":"man-shot-killed-by-police-outside-southgate-meijer-following-shoplifting-call-woman-taken-into-custo"},{"id":"jbucpk","title":"US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz in second day of attacks, straining peace deal","excerpt":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trumps direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the wars uneasy ceasefire.The military said in a post on X that Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to when i...","content":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trumps direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the wars uneasy ceasefire.The military said in a post on X that Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to when its forces attacked a ship near the Strait of Hormuz earlier Saturday.Iranian state TV reported explosions north of the Strait of Hormuz.On Friday, Iran claimed it struck U.S. military targets in the Middle East region in response to the U.S. retaliatory strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain, where there is a U.S. military base, reported Iranian drone attacks on its territory early Saturday morning.The attacks in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an interim deal to try to agree on a final accord to end the conflict.The U.S. had launched airstrikes overnight in response to an Iranian drone attack on a container ship trying to leave the strait on Thursday, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire.CENTCOM says U.S. aircraft targeted Iranian radar and munitions storage sites, striking locations where missiles and drones had been stockpiled.\"The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Irans dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor,\" CENTCOM said in its statement.President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement, calling the attack on shipping \"foolish.\" Before the U.S. began its strikes, he appeared to preview potential consequences for Iran, telling reporters they would \"find out\" what response the U.S. had planned.The incident on Thursday prompted the International Maritime Organization to pause a planned evacuation for ships in the waterway, though some vessels continued to pass through the strait regardless. The agency said it would not continue sanctioned ship movements until it had new assurances that vessels would not be targeted.RELATED STORY | Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with drone attacks in Strait of Hormuz U.S. says MOU is still in effectThe existing memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran calls for Iran to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days from its signing. Iran was expected to undertake efforts to de-mine affected areas of the waterway within 30 days.Following Friday's strikes, CENTCOM said the U.S. military would \"ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect.\"Earlier on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Scripps News Iran and other countries were expected to develop a plan to ensure access to the waterway.\"A regional process will launch between Iran and GCC countries to talk through what future management of the waterway would look like to ensure that no country can ever again exert its control like Iran did in recent weeks or extort tolls and other fees from commercial traffic,\" they said.Iran, meanwhile, has asserted control of the strait in its public statements.Iranian officials said Thursday's strike against commercial shipping were not a violation of the ceasefire, but \"ceasefire management.\"Iran did not immediately comment on Friday's U.S. strikes.This is a developing story and will be updated.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/us-strikes-iranian-targets-after-drone-attack-on-a-commercial-vessel","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:47:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-and-iran-trade-strikes-over-strait-of-hormuz-in-second-day-of-attacks-straining-peace-deal"},{"id":"excmyk","title":"Last chance to vote: Final weekend for Michigan's 2026 \"I Voted\" sticker contest","excerpt":"Michiganders are starting to run short on time to vote on the final designs for the state's official November 2026 election \"I Voted\" stickers.Voters have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, to pick their favorite sticker, and there's no shortage of choices this year.More than 2,000 submissions...","content":"Michiganders are starting to run short on time to vote on the final designs for the state's official November 2026 election \"I Voted\" stickers.Voters have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, to pick their favorite sticker, and there's no shortage of choices this year.More than 2,000 submissions were sent in for this year's competition, which is four times the number of entries from the first contest in 2024, according to the Michigan Secretary of State Office.Members of the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force selected 30 semifinalists from each category: Elementary/middle school (grades K-8), high school (grades 9-12) and general entry (open to people of all ages).The winners will be announced later in the summer and will be available to clerks all across Michigan to give out at polling stations in the general election this fall.You can vote on the designs and see them all here.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/last-chance-to-vote-final-weekend-for-michigans-2026-i-voted-sticker-contest","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darin Baydoun","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:44:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"last-chance-to-vote-final-weekend-for-michigans-2026-i-voted-sticker-contest"},{"id":"5plutv","title":"Girl drowns in Detroit River - MLive.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPbDBPaFU3ZUUwS1FuQUVPU2JUcS00YkhweWVBcU4wZXNrZTVQYTBXYW1xNnZobWlmWXIzSjlHdHVESUd3NHp2bGhNeDRRV2xuZFI0YkRqeng2aFo4OXVDV19STTlqdDJhb2ZYSmN5eFMtbEhMODFMd3FNaHRscXRlVnVR0gGWAUFVX3lxTE1hX0hrRFBpN3I1OHBiTGcwZHdLZW5LTHZydE90bnc1ZkticEhxbFA1Qkd...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPbDBPaFU3ZUUwS1FuQUVPU2JUcS00YkhweWVBcU4wZXNrZTVQYTBXYW1xNnZobWlmWXIzSjlHdHVESUd3NHp2bGhNeDRRV2xuZFI0YkRqeng2aFo4OXVDV19STTlqdDJhb2ZYSmN5eFMtbEhMODFMd3FNaHRscXRlVnVR0gGWAUFVX3lxTE1hX0hrRFBpN3I1OHBiTGcwZHdLZW5LTHZydE90bnc1ZkticEhxbFA1QkdoanBROFNDMnItRkd0eVFzUWc4UUhfQkFrU3JtZDV1ZVFCTnF2SEJHVWw5czVURHpZSzRYczQwQzZCRGcxYlE3MEVPaHNlbmRJSm1TS3RDTjJibko0MkVyeG12V3g4Q3dyajRDZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Girl drowns in Detroit River</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MLive.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPbDBPaFU3ZUUwS1FuQUVPU2JUcS00YkhweWVBcU4wZXNrZTVQYTBXYW1xNnZobWlmWXIzSjlHdHVESUd3NHp2bGhNeDRRV2xuZFI0YkRqeng2aFo4OXVDV19STTlqdDJhb2ZYSmN5eFMtbEhMODFMd3FNaHRscXRlVnVR0gGWAUFVX3lxTE1hX0hrRFBpN3I1OHBiTGcwZHdLZW5LTHZydE90bnc1ZkticEhxbFA1QkdoanBROFNDMnItRkd0eVFzUWc4UUhfQkFrU3JtZDV1ZVFCTnF2SEJHVWw5czVURHpZSzRYczQwQzZCRGcxYlE3MEVPaHNlbmRJSm1TS3RDTjJibko0MkVyeG12V3g4Q3dyajRDZw?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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She got loose after bypassing a gate on the ranch while grazing.The Real County Animal Rescue Shelter said Gracie had been spotted on a game camera west of Leakey.Cedar Hollow Ranch manager Vic Jones told MySA that Gracie's escape triggered an intense search including the use of helicopters.Search efforts were complicated because of the need to obtain permission to look on other ranchers property. The rural county is also sparsely populated and thickly wooded.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/animals-and-insects/gracie-the-giraffe-has-been-found-safe-after-escaping-a-texas-ranch","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:26:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"gracie-the-giraffe-has-been-found-safe-after-escaping-a-texas-ranch"},{"id":"can9rl","title":"Developing K.I.D.S celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Detroit Youth","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Kimberly Johnson, Founder of Developing K.I.D.S, to discuss 20 years of empowering Detroit youth,","content":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Kimberly Johnson, Founder of Developing K.I.D.S, to discuss 20 years of empowering Detroit youth,","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-2qe0izdg17xx22ws","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:18:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fe0fggusrl4500jf7%2Fkf7qg0lw0fcic5tg.jpg","slug":"developing-kids-celebrates-20-years-of-empowering-detroit-youth"},{"id":"v62z1b","title":"Charlie Chats: Ben Sobolewski of 9 Planets Comics talks about Batman, Superman & more","excerpt":"Charlie Langton talks with 9 Planets Comics and Collectibles owner Ben Sobolewski about comics books, collectibles the state of pop culture and more. \n\n\nBen also teaches him about Pluto no longer being a planet.","content":"Charlie Langton talks with 9 Planets Comics and Collectibles owner Ben Sobolewski about comics books, collectibles the state of pop culture and more. \n\n\nBen also teaches him about Pluto no longer being a planet.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-iwh093kdthh5coy3","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:28:14.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fpmzzcj5j5ohoix6w%2Fmdhijdj2fvp8qgk3.jpg","slug":"charlie-chats-ben-sobolewski-of-9-planets-comics-talks-about-batman-superman-more"},{"id":"i1xw55","title":"Person shot by police in parking lot of Southgate Meijer, MSP investigating","excerpt":"A person was shot by police in the parking lot at a Meijer store in Southgate, prompting a large law enforcement response and an investigation by Michigan State Police.Update: Man shot, killed by police outside Southgate Meijer following shoplifting call; woman taken into custodyThe shooting occu...","content":"A person was shot by police in the parking lot at a Meijer store in Southgate, prompting a large law enforcement response and an investigation by Michigan State Police.Update: Man shot, killed by police outside Southgate Meijer following shoplifting call; woman taken into custodyThe shooting occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Meijer on Fort Street.Southgate police, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and Michigan State Police responded to the incident.Investigators cordoned off part of the store’s parking lot as officers remained on the scene.Michigan State Police are leading the investigation into the shooting. Authorities have not released the identity or condition of the person who was shot, nor have they said what led to the encounter with police.The incident occurred during the annual Downriver Cruise, which brought heavy traffic and large crowds to the area. The Meijer parking lot remained busy with shoppers and event attendees as law enforcement secured the scene.Officials have not announced whether any officers or bystanders were injured.The investigation remains active, and additional details were not immediately available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/27/person-shot-by-police-in-parking-lot-of-southgate-meijer-msp-investigating/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr, Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:44:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F4ce0316d-3417-496d-a226-bc4b9c0215b1%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"person-shot-by-police-in-parking-lot-of-southgate-meijer-msp-investigating"},{"id":"sca3m8","title":"Chicago man charged in alleged plot to attack UFC event at White House","excerpt":"A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a planned violent attack at the UFC event at the White House on June 14.According to the Department of Justice, 20-year-old Alexander Iniguez Mercado was allegedly an administrator and member of Signal messaging groups, where he appeared to commu...","content":"A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a planned violent attack at the UFC event at the White House on June 14.According to the Department of Justice, 20-year-old Alexander Iniguez Mercado was allegedly an administrator and member of Signal messaging groups, where he appeared to communicate with others about planning a violent attack at the event.Seven others have been charged in connection with the attack. Two individuals from Missouri and Washington, along with five from Ohio, California, and Nebraska, were taken into custody.Prosecutors allege the group, which communicated on encrypted apps, selected some targets based on a belief that certain lawmakers had accepted money from pro-Israel lobbying organizations.RELATED STORY | 5 men charged in alleged plot to attack White House UFC eventAccording to Mercado's indictment, the day before the UFC event, a special agent from the FBI spoke with him regarding online threats to the event.The agent asked if Mercado planned to travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in the attack, and Mercado allegedly denied such plans.Mercado reportedly told the agent he did not want to meet and then uninstalled the Signal application on his phone, causing the data related to those messages to become unavailable.The safety and security of the President of the United States and all those under our protection is the U.S. Secret Services highest priority, said Acting Special Agent in Charge James Morley of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Chicago Field Office.Mercado is charged with obstruction of justice and, if convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/chicago-man-charged-in-alleged-plot-to-attack-ufc-event-at-white-house","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:24:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"chicago-man-charged-in-alleged-plot-to-attack-ufc-event-at-white-house"},{"id":"auwcfm","title":"Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlocks","excerpt":"A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deady 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again.Jurors said a day prior they had come to a standstill in delibera...","content":"A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deady 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again.Jurors said a day prior they had come to a standstill in deliberations in the trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht on three federal charges: arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame.The court finds there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial because the jury is deadlocked, Judge Anne Hwang said, with 10 jurors set on a not-guilty verdict and two others determined to convict.The jury's note Thursday said \"We have people on both sides that are dead set, unwavering and unwilling to change their opinion.The jury also said there was nothing the court could do to help and that they were split on all three charges. Prosecution had requested Hwang to tell the jury to deliberate longer, but she said there was a risk of coercion given how definitive the jury seemed.Defense attorney Steve Haney said the vote count was a pretty resounding indication that his client is innocent.But U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said they fully intend to retry this case before a new jury and obtain guilty verdicts on all charged counts.RELATED STORY | State Farm accused of widespread mishandling of claims after deadly LA firesThe evidence is strong that Jonathan Rinderknecht is responsible for igniting the fire on January 1, 2025, which eventually became the Palisades fire, Essayli posted.Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. He was charged with arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame.Prosecutors say Rinderknecht started a fire on Jan. 1, 2025, that burned undetected deep in root systems before flaring back up Jan. 7. The Palisades Fire ultimately killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes as it incinerated hillside neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and the city of Malibu. Rebuilding has moved slowly in the Pacific Palisades  only 17 homes have been certified for occupancy.His trial began June 8 and featured eight days of lengthy testimony from investigators, experts and witnesses from surrounding areas. Jurors deliberated for 13 hours over the course of two days before concluding that they could not produce a unanimous verdict.Digital records revealed Rinderknechts state of mindUsing security camera footage, prosecutors established that the fire is believed to have started at the Hidden Buddha clearing, a spot in the mountainside that can be reached by a neighborhood trail.Rinderknecht, who was driving for Uber that evening, dropped off his last passenger in the same neighborhood, shortly before midnight.Rinderknecht called 911 more than a dozen times that night, and the phones geolocation data showed he was at the clearing and walked down the trail as he reported the fire. Prosecutors said Rinderknecht admitted that he did not see or hear anyone else there.Prosecutors introduced several witnesses to establish his motive and state of mind on New Years Eve 2024. They brought into evidence a multitude of digital records obtained from his phone, email, Uber, OpenAI and various social media accounts. Investigators reviewed thousands of conversations between Rinderknecht and ChatGPT, which he used multiple times a week as a personal diary.RELATED STORY | Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfiresWhy am I so angry all the time? he said in one exchange.He vented his anger over wealth inequalityRinderknecht lamented wealth disparity and climate change and his inability to do anything about it.Rinderknecht also made searches about Luigi Mangione, who is charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and on Reddit searched lets kill all the billionaires. He looked up the address of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu, including if he had children or surveillance cameras at his home.He also shared his relationship struggles, including his rejection by a woman. He contacted that same woman earlier that night to ask if she had any New Years Eve plans. When she turned him down, he sent her angry and vile messages from another phone.When firefighters responded to the blaze, Rinderknecht followed them and took videos of the fire as they battled it. While at the fire, he also asked ChatGPT if someone would be responsible for a fire accidentally started by a cigarette.Rinderknecht screen-recorded both the 911 calls and his ChatGPT prompt, which prosecutors presented as evidence that he was trying to mislead investigators.On January 6, a day before powerful Santa Ana winds rekindled smoldering roots into a conflagration, he recorded a selfie video where he stated he was having a mental breakdown.He talked with an agent for hours  words used against himProsecutors also referenced a recorded interview Rinderknecht gave the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in late January, before he was a suspect. ATF agent Matthew Beals spoke with him for roughly 8 hours, at one point driving together to the site of the fire so that Rinderknecht could physically identify his movements on the hill during the window of time when the fire started.Rinderknechts account was in conflict with his phones geolocation data and the timing of his 911 calls, Beals testified.Beals also said Rinderknecht became agitated when he asked about the fires details, at one point accusing him of interrogating him as a suspect, and repeatedly voiced dismay about the state of political affairs in response to the questions.Specifically, Rinderknecht was recorded speculating that someone might hypothetically start a fire in the Palisades out of frustration about inequality, the agent said.If people are specifically targeting this area, Im thinking its probably because theyre like, Oh, do people think they can have their own little road up here in paradise and just, you know, be here with their money while were basically being slaves for them? Rinderknecht said.Arson behavioral expert Kevin Kelm testified that all of Rinderknechts behavior was consistent with that of a revenge, or societal revenge motivated arsonist.His defense sought to blame fireworksRinderknechts defense focused on showing jurors that fireworks could not be ruled out, and in fact were the most likely cause of the fire.One firefighter testified they heard fireworks in the area shortly before and after midnight New Years Eve.Haney called to the stand two Pacific Palisades residents and a security guard for the neighborhood. All three said they either saw flashes of light or heard fireworks, and two of them saw a group of teenagers running down the trail afterward.Two expert witnesses cast doubt on the federal investigation. Among other things, the scene of the Jan. 1 fire was unsecured for 13 days and could have been compromised in that time, the defense said. The experts also testified that fireworks were the most likely cause.Former LA fire investigator Ed Nordskog said he responded to dozens of fires each Fourth of July and New Years Eve, most started by fireworks. He accused government investigators of being influenced by confirmation bias as they pursued Rinderknecht.Theyre choosing to look at information in a very sinister way when they should be a little more open about it, he said.When looking through Rinderknechts digital footprint, investigators never found any searches about arson, the best way to start a fire, or purchases of any fire-starting materials, Haney pointed out. While they found his DNA on a barbecue lighter in his car, they couldnt prove a lighter sparked the blaze  only that it began with an open flame, he said.Calling 911 more than a dozen times and staying at the scene while firefighters fought the blaze also demonstrated his innocence, Haney said.No arsonist sets a fire and calls 911 for them to put it out ... and then waits around to be arrested, Haney said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/judge-declares-mistrial-in-palisades-fire-arson-case-after-jury-deadlocks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:47:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-declares-mistrial-in-palisades-fire-arson-case-after-jury-deadlocks"},{"id":"wzw7dx","title":"Beautiful Sunday in Metro Detroit ahead of heat wave","excerpt":"4Warn Weather - An upper level ridge will shift eastward this coming week, bringing Southeast Michigan multiple very warm days.You’ll want to enjoy Saturday evening with temperatures falling into the low 70s for later evening hours, then dropping to the mid 60s around midnight. Overnight lows wil...","content":"4Warn Weather - An upper level ridge will shift eastward this coming week, bringing Southeast Michigan multiple very warm days.You’ll want to enjoy Saturday evening with temperatures falling into the low 70s for later evening hours, then dropping to the mid 60s around midnight. Overnight lows will be in the mid 50s to lower 60s with some clouds across the area.Sunday will be slightly warmer with highs into the low to mid 80s.Our normal high is 83°, so we won’t be too far off from where we should be for this time of year. We’ll see plenty of sun with an easterly breeze around 5-10 mph.A stray shower could move through Southeast Michigan Sunday night into Monday, but most will stay dry with mostly sunny skies the majority of Monday.Monday brings another step up in heat and humidity as temperatures across Metro Detroit reach the low 90s. The heat index will be closer to 100°. Tuesday through Thursday will be even hotter with highs near, if not reaching, 100°. It will feel closer to 105° to 110° in the afternoons. Friday we’ll remain in the mid to upper 90s with a heat index of at least 100°. For each of these days Southeast Michigan will have a Major to Extreme heat risk.We not only will be very hot during the daytime hours, but there won’t be a lot of relief from the heat at night.Overnight temperatures throughout the workweek look to stay in the 70s.Make sure to take proper precautions in heat like this - wearing lighter and loose clothing, staying hydrated, taking breaks in cooler environment, limiting strenuous activity during the peak heat of the day, and check on those who may be sensitive to the heat.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/27/beautiful-sunday-in-metro-detroit-ahead-of-heat-wave/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:55:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F2WT7KCAWGBBAJMDHQJSYMHQJVU.jpg","slug":"beautiful-sunday-in-metro-detroit-ahead-of-heat-wave"},{"id":"gqgzhy","title":"Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says","excerpt":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","content":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/gracie-giraffe-texas-escape-update","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:47:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgracie-helicopter.jpg","slug":"giraffe-that-escaped-texas-ranch-spotted-by-helicopter-manager-says"},{"id":"4mydxe","title":"More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion","excerpt":"Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.","content":"Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/more-buc-ees-locations-announced-national-expansion","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:11:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2157293915-scaled.jpg","slug":"more-buc-ees-locations-announced-in-national-expansion"},{"id":"xt7k25","title":"Emergency crews search near Gentry Park for teen in water","excerpt":"Detroit Police dive team, Harbormaster and Coast Guard personnel have been searching for a teenager who went into the Detroit River and never resurfaced at Gentry Park.\n\n\nThis is a breaking story, check back with Fox 2 for updates.","content":"Detroit Police dive team, Harbormaster and Coast Guard personnel have been searching for a teenager who went into the Detroit River and never resurfaced at Gentry Park.\n\n\nThis is a breaking story, check back with Fox 2 for updates.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-p642iv0kx971vl0w","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:16:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fub9kig596v7krrvb%2Fxmzl76yx2d3ymyov.jpg","slug":"emergency-crews-search-near-gentry-park-for-teen-in-water"},{"id":"18pgby","title":"Run Drugs Out of Town 5K brings hundreds together to fight addiction in Clinton Township","excerpt":"Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for the annual Run Drugs Out of Town 5K — a race with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line.The event is organized by FAN, or Face Addiction Now, a nonprofit focused on starting real conversations about addiction and making sure...","content":"Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for the annual Run Drugs Out of Town 5K — a race with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line.The event is organized by FAN, or Face Addiction Now, a nonprofit focused on starting real conversations about addiction and making sure those who are struggling know they are not alone.Carrying a loved one’s memoryFor Kody Taverner, the race is deeply personal. His twin sister, Brooke, died from addiction.“It’s not an easy thing — it takes a lot of friends, a lot of family to lean on and have support from,” Taverner said.Taverner said the sense of community the event creates can be life-changing for people still in the middle of their struggle.“Knowing that you’re not alone, I think, can bring a lot of people comfort and it helps them to be vulnerable and open up and actually make that first step to reach out for help,” he said.Teams from across the area uniteTeams from across the region joined the course, each carrying their own stories of love and loss. Daniel Seguin ran in memory of his son, and said the event is about more than remembrance — it’s about connecting people to the resources they need.“It’s the aftercare, you know what I mean. When you go into a rehab, you really don’t know what to do — that’s where FAN comes in,” Seguin said.When asked about his son’s legacy, Seguin’s answer was simple and powerful.“He was a true character, just a good kid,” he said. “His memory will always be out there.”FAN’s growing reachFounded in 2007 in Fraser, FAN has expanded its reach to serve more families and provide ongoing support for people affected by substance use disorder. Dunya Kilano, FAN’s director of operations, said the organization’s strength comes directly from the people it serves.“FAN would not exist if it wasn’t for people with lived experience. Connecting with people in recovery, connecting with families that have been through this — oftentimes addiction can feel like a really isolating disease,” Kilano said. “We’re just really lucky to have one another.”For more information about FAN’s programs and volunteer opportunities, visit faceaddictionnow.org.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/27/run-drugs-out-of-town-5k-brings-hundreds-together-to-fight-addiction-in-clinton-township/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:09:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FURH34OBRZBECPOLLNGOXEAIP6M.jpg","slug":"run-drugs-out-of-town-5k-brings-hundreds-together-to-fight-addiction-in-clinton-township"},{"id":"bwh5on","title":"Sunshine & warmer this weekend before extreme heat arrives in Metro Detroit next week","excerpt":"SATURDAY: Mix sunshine and clouds. Warmer temperatures. High: 80.SATURDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 60.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Continued warmer. High: 84.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 64.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies, becoming hot and humid. High: 92.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear ski...","content":"SATURDAY: Mix sunshine and clouds. Warmer temperatures. High: 80.SATURDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 60.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Continued warmer. High: 84.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 64.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies, becoming hot and humid. High: 92.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, warm and humid. Low: 72.After a string of cooler temperatures, the last few weeks, we’re going to start to warm things up, looking ahead into the weekend, but we also bring dry weather into the forecast as well.Expect a mixture of sunshine and clouds to start the weekend on Saturday, high temperatures warming into the upper 70s to lower 80s by Saturday afternoon.Mainly clear skies can be expected overnight tonight, and it will be another comfortable night. Overnight lows dropping into the upper 50s to lower 60s for everyone.Plenty of sunshine in the forecast, looking ahead into the end of the weekend on Sunday. Temperatures will continue to get warmer by the end of the weekend. High temperatures will warm into the middle 80s by Sunday afternoon.Looking ahead into next week, we will have a heat wave moving into the region that will bring dangerous heat, and humidity to all of Southeastern Michigan. An area of high-pressure will set up shop over the southeastern, United States, and that will act as a heat pump, bringing in plenty of heat and humidity across the eastern United States.High temperatures are forecast to warm into the upper 90s and lower 100s starting Tuesday all the way through the end of the week on Friday. Once you factor in the humidity, it will feel more like anywhere from 105° to possibly 110° outside for the heat index. Heat and humidity like this becomes very dangerous in a short period of time. Heat Advisories if not Extreme Heat Warnings will more than likely be needed for the better portion of next week. We have also declared a 4Warn Weather Alert from Tuesday all the way through the end of the week on Friday due to the dangerous heat and humidity.The last time that Detroit (KDTW) hit 100° for an actual air temperatures was back in 2012, so we are forecasting some extreme heat moving into the region looking ahead into next week.Plenty of sunshine sticks around through the better portion of next week to go with the heat and humidity, before our next chance of showers and thunderstorms, and it is not a widespread chance of showers and thunderstorms rolls into the region by the time we get to next Friday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/27/sunshine-warmer-this-weekend-before-extreme-heat-arrives-in-metro-detroit-next-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Bryan Schuerman","publishDate":"2026-06-27T10:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXMZI5WQSQ5CSFN5EIGREHFKICA.jpg","slug":"sunshine-warmer-this-weekend-before-extreme-heat-arrives-in-metro-detroit-next-week"},{"id":"6koey8","title":"16-year-old killed after off-road utility rollover in Monroe County","excerpt":"A 16-year-old boy died Friday after the off-road utility vehicle he was driving overturned in a private field in Monroe County.The crash occurred around 5:24 p.m. in the 19700 block of Taft Road in Summerfield Township.A preliminary investigation found that the teen was driving a blue-and-black 2...","content":"A 16-year-old boy died Friday after the off-road utility vehicle he was driving overturned in a private field in Monroe County.The crash occurred around 5:24 p.m. in the 19700 block of Taft Road in Summerfield Township.A preliminary investigation found that the teen was driving a blue-and-black 2021 Polaris Ranger in a private field south of Taft Road with two juvenile passengers.Police said the driver, a Petersburg resident, was negotiating a curve when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the main path. As he attempted to correct its direction, the Polaris overturned onto its left side, ejecting all three occupants, officials said.The 16-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the two juvenile passengers were treated at the scene and released, but were later taken by their parents to a Metro Detroit hospital as a precaution.Officials said alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.Police said none of the three occupants was wearing a seat belt at the time of the rollover.The crash remains under investigation by Lt. Brian Quinn and Deputies Cody Carena and Hunter Chirillo of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Services Division.Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Services Division at 734-240-7548 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/27/16-year-old-killed-after-polaris-ranger-rollover-in-monroe-county/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FW74PTCI6WREXHKT4ZPIDKOGTBI.png","slug":"16-year-old-killed-after-off-road-utility-rollover-in-monroe-county"},{"id":"2uql4","title":"Michigan Card Expo This Weekend in Novi","excerpt":"With over 650 tables it's the biggest card expo yet!","content":"With over 650 tables it's the biggest card expo yet!","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-prwkl2l4pjndc11x","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:54:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fkdf5f0qwvd981imm%2F1u9phvrh7zr2i3s5.jpg","slug":"michigan-card-expo-this-weekend-in-novi"},{"id":"t7ix1v","title":"Detroit family questions Gethsemane Cemetery after learning loved one was buried in shared grave","excerpt":"Roland Moore, 19, was laid to rest at a Detroit cemetery. Over a decade later, his family learned another person had been placed in the same grave.Moore was killed in 2011. His family says they routinely visit his headstone at Gethsemane Cemetery, located near the Coleman A. Young International A...","content":"Roland Moore, 19, was laid to rest at a Detroit cemetery. Over a decade later, his family learned another person had been placed in the same grave.Moore was killed in 2011. His family says they routinely visit his headstone at Gethsemane Cemetery, located near the Coleman A. Young International Airport, marking holidays, birthdays and the anniversary of his death.In 2021, Moore’s sister, Carlessta Bell, said she arrived at the gravesite and saw a new headstone placed directly in front of her brother’s marker — for a woman the family does not know. The woman also died in 2011.“When I came one day, this is what I saw, and I’m like, hold on, if this is his head — why is this so close?” Bell said.Bell said cemetery management told her their family had authorized a double grave and that Moore and the woman had been buried in the same grave on the same day. Bell said she later heard the same explanation from Butler Funeral Home, which the family used to arrange Moore’s burial at Gethsemane.Local 4 previously investigated Butler Funeral Home after co-owner Charita Butler was caught on a voicemail telling an employee to give a man someone else’s ashes during a family dispute over his late wife’s remains.“I went into Butler, and I said it’s a mistake that went on at the cemetery,” Bell said. “They said my brother’s in a double grave and they just shut me off real quick.”Bell said her family never would have knowingly had him buried with someone else. She provided a cemetery work order she filled out the same day, reporting that Moore’s grave had been disturbed. She also provided Moore’s interment record and paperwork the family signed with Butler Funeral Home. The family said none of the documents mention a double grave.Bell said neither the cemetery or funeral home ever showed documentation proving the family approved a shared grave.Butler Funeral Home told Local 4 the family would have had to sign a form authorizing a double grave burial. Charita Butler said Gethsemane would not bury someone in a double-depth grave without a signed authorization and that the funeral home typically brings that form to the cemetery along with payment.However, the cemetery was not able to provide that record.In a statement, Butler Funeral Home said the $900 paid to Gethsemane matched the cost of a double-depth grave and that any accompanying forms are the cemetery’s responsibility to maintain.“Upon Roland Moore’s death in July 2011, Butler Funeral Home made arrangements with his next-of-kin Mamie Moore, his mother, in accordance with Michigan’s right of disposition law, who chose to have her son buried in a double depth grave at Gethsemane Cemetery. The Statement of Funeral Goods and Services you provided indicates a payment of $900 for “Gethsemane”, which conforms to the amount for a double depth grave in effect at the time. Any cemetery forms indicating that the grave was double depth would have been--as in all burials—transported to the cemetery at the time of Mr. Moore’s interment. The cemetery is responsible for maintaining records of its interments and interment ownership rights.As indicated on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services you provided, the $900 cemetery charge was considered a “cash advance.” This means that for the convenience of grieving families, cemetery charges are sometimes, as in this case, placed on the funeral bill. But the funeral home is merely acting as a pass-through entity for the convenience of the family. The charge, and any accompanying forms, are the cemetery’s, and the funeral home does not maintain those records. That’s the cemetery’s responsibility.”Butler Funeral HomeCrystal Perkins, director of the City of Detroit General Services Department, also said in a statement that the amount paid reflects the cost of a double grave. Perkins added that because of the age of the records and the fact that cemetery operations have been managed by multiple contractors over the years, the city cannot definitively verify what information may have been communicated to the family at the time of purchase.“The City of Detroit extends its sympathies to the Moore family and understands the concerns raised regarding this matter.Following a review of the available records, we can confirm that the amount paid for the burial plot reflects the cost associated with a double-depth burial space. However, due to the age of the records and the fact that cemetery operations have been managed by multiple contractors over the years, we cannot definitively verify what information may have been communicated to the family at the time of purchase.We acknowledge that historical recordkeeping practices have not always been as accurate or consistent as they should have been. As a result, there are limitations to the information that can be verified today.Based on our review, Mr. Moore was interred first, and a second burial subsequently occurred within the same plot. The issue came to light when a headstone associated with the second burial was installed in 2021, prompting questions from the family regarding the status of the burial space.The City remains committed to reviewing all available records and working with the family to provide as much information as possible regarding the circumstances surrounding this matter.”Crystal Perkins, City of Detroit General Services Department DirectorLocal 4 also asked the city if there were documents to show the family of the woman buried with Moore had authorized a double grave. Perkins said the cemetery is still sorting through records to determine if the cost that family paid matches the cost of a double grave, but said the family has not reached out with concerns about her grave.Gethsemane Cemetery has been the subject of previous investigations and litigation.In 2023, Local 4 spoke with dozens of families that said headstones were moved or misplaced.Attorney Mark Rossman filed a class-action lawsuit in 2021 after a police investigation found multiple bodies in locations different from where above-ground markers indicated they would be. No one was charged, and the city was later granted immunity, while several cemetery management companies filed for bankruptcy, Rossman said.After speaking with more than a hundred families, he said he was able to get a settlement for just two plaintiffs.“We went down into the crypt, and we reviewed their documents going back years and years, and it was abysmal,” Rossman said. “It was files that were upside down and missing. It was like going into your great-grandfather’s basement and looking through his old files everywhere.”Rossman said one common concern raised by families was that they were not allowed to watch their loved one’s burials. Moore’s family said that was also their experience.“It hurts,” Bell said. “Because we would have never buried him in that cemetery had we known they had all this going on.”“In order to really determine where all of the bodies were, we were prepared to do a sonar investigation of the site. Because when we saw the records room, we knew that there was no way that could be pieced together effectively and that’s exactly why people were getting the run around,” Rossman said.The family said the discovery has raised new questions.“We are still grieving but to have to think that – is this my brother in the grave? Why is he in a double grave? There’s just so many questions and they don’t have any answers,” Bell said. Gethsemane Cemetery is no longer selling burial plots, and the current management company only maintains the grounds.Perkins said families with questions regarding their loved one’s gravesites at Gethsemane can reach out to alewea@detroitmi.gov.Rossman said families can help protect themselves by making pre-arrangements with a cemetery — even if they cannot prepay — including choosing a cemetery and reviewing terms and conditions in advance.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/detroit-family-questions-gethsemane-cemetery-after-learning-loved-one-was-buried-in-shared-grave/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0f98230b-c8c4-4e80-99a2-6c3665345edc%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-family-questions-gethsemane-cemetery-after-learning-loved-one-was-buried-in-shared-grave"},{"id":"uapw97","title":"Wayne County family searching for kidney donor to save grandfather’s life","excerpt":"A Wayne County family is searching for a kidney donor to save their grandfather’s life.Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from...","content":"A Wayne County family is searching for a kidney donor to save their grandfather’s life.Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% kidney function. If his kidney function drops further, he will need to start dialysis.“It’s like a wall hits you. All of a sudden, they tell you you’re sick and that you might need a kidney transplant,” Nyberg said.Nyberg is on the transplant registry for a deceased donor kidney, but the wait can stretch five years or longer, a time they worry he may not have. The delays can also make everyday plans, including travel, uncertain.“We like traveling, we have a camper, some of that stuff is going to come to a stop because we can’t just go to a clinic anywhere,” Nyberg said.Arianna Wilson, Nyberg’s granddaughter, said the family is trying to reach as many people as possible as she looks ahead to major life moments.“With a lot of milestones for me coming up, like going to college and all of this stuff, I just could never imagine him not being able to be the person to help me with all those things,” said Wilson.“He always has been the strong guy that does anything, can do anything, so it’s just taken a toll on him now,” said Nyberg’s daughter, Melissa Wilson. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan says more than 2,300 people in the state are currently waiting for a transplant. Silas Norman, the organization’s board chair, said Michigan has protections intended to reduce financial barriers to living donation.“All medical costs are absorbed by the transplant center,” Norman said. “For non-medical costs, there are a number of programs to help offset travel, lost work time, transportation costs here in Michigan.”Michigan also offers a one-time tax credit of up to $10,000 for organ donors.Nyberg’s wife, Joann Nyberg, said the family hopes someone will consider being tested.“You can lead a very healthy, normal life and give a normal life to someone like Ed who’s in desperate need,” Joann said.What to know about living kidney donationLiving kidney donation allows a healthy person to donate one kidney, with the remaining kidney typically able to do the work needed for normal life. Transplant centers carefully screen potential donors through blood and tissue testing, health history reviews, and additional medical evaluations to determine whether donation is safe for the donor and a match for the recipient.Kidneys from living donors often begin working quickly after transplant and can last longer on average than kidneys from deceased donors, according to transplant experts. Living donation can also shorten the time a recipient spends waiting, and, in some cases, help people avoid starting dialysis or reduce the time they need it.Potential donors who are not a direct match may still be able to help through paired exchange programs, in which donor-recipient pairs are matched with others so multiple transplants can happen.Nyberg’s transplant ambassador, Brandon Hays with University of Michigan Health, can be reached at bhays@givetolivehealth.com or 734-219-9240. Update","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/wayne-county-family-searching-for-kidney-donor-to-save-grandads-life/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0622bbf0-664f-45d0-9c16-8df1fad59bdb%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wayne-county-family-searching-for-kidney-donor-to-save-grandfathers-life"},{"id":"foab8a","title":"Suspect fatally shot by Southgate police after shoplifting incident at Meijer","excerpt":"A man died after he was shot by police outside a Meijer store in Southgate following an alleged shoplifting incident, authorities said.","content":"A man died after he was shot by police outside a Meijer store in Southgate following an alleged shoplifting incident, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-shot-southgate-police-fort-street-meijer","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:30:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsouthgate-shooting.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-fatally-shot-by-southgate-police-after-shoplifting-incident-at-meijer"},{"id":"qhype1","title":"Oakland County man accuses Jax Kar Wash attendant of causing car damage, company denies claim","excerpt":"An Oakland County man is asking Jax Kar Wash to pay $600 in damages after he said an attendant caused a crash at the car wash in West Bloomfield Township. But the car wash company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a simil...","content":"An Oakland County man is asking Jax Kar Wash to pay $600 in damages after he said an attendant caused a crash at the car wash in West Bloomfield Township. But the car wash company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a similar story about this happening to a man in Chesterfield. On Feb. 24, Steve Rotenberg said he was pulling up for his regular car wash at Jax Kar Wash in West Bloomfield Township. As he waited in line, he noticed the car in front of him was having issues on the conveyor.“I am probably maybe eight feet behind them,” he said. He was on the tracks at a Jax Kar Wash location in West Bloomfield Township. Rotenberg says the attendant motioned for the car in front of him to back up. “He puts his hand into the car, grabs the wheel and turns the wheel to adjust it because she obviously couldn’t figure it out and then she backed up again,” Rotenberg said. Inching closer, Rotenberg says things got worse. “She hit my car, so I immediately put it in park,” he said. Rotenberg told Local 4 that he immediately got out and asked what happened.“He looks at me like ‘deer in the headlights’ and doesn’t say anything,” Rotenberg said about the attendant’s reaction. After the two cars went through the wash, he says they pulled over and exchanged information.He went back inside and spoke to the manager. “He was like, ‘let’s look at the video.’ You can see exactly the same thing I just told you happened on the video,” Rotenberg said. “You can see his grabbing the wheel and turning it and she backs up again.”Rotenberg went and got an estimate of the damage. It totaled $650. He also went and filed a police report. He got the car fixed soon after. Around the same time, the family of the person in the car that hit Rotenberg’s car reached out, and they met up. “We were negotiating, and he gave me half the money,” Rotenberg said about what was given to him from the family. But Rotenberg still wants the other half of what he paid to have it fixed. He says he even wrote a letter. “I wrote, ‘To Whom it May Concern, I was in an accident at your location. I was hit waiting for the vehicle in front of me to proceed. The vehicle backed into me. Your attendant told them to back up twice,’” Rotenberg said, describing the letter. He says the manager at that location offered him a year-long free membership. “I said I am sorry, it sounds like to me that you’re admitting guilt, but I don’t want another membership. I want the money to replace what it’s just cost me to repair my vehicle,” he said. Local 4 reached out to Jax. “After a thorough review of all available information — including documentation related to the February incident — we determined that this was a customer-to-customer collision involving two guests at our West Bloomfield location,” the company said. “A Jax team member was present and provided directional guidance to the drivers involved. However, as is always the case, each driver retained full control of and responsibility for their vehicle. The collision occurred when one driver failed to follow the team member’s directions. Based on our site manager’s account of the incident and our internal review, the driver of the Porsche accepted responsibility for the collision. We have requested a copy of the official police report and will review it upon receipt. Our review of the available facts did not find evidence that Jax or any Jax team member caused or contributed to the collision. The two parties subsequently reached a direct settlement, with compensation provided by the at-fault driver. Regarding the customer’s later request for additional compensation: our records show that request was first raised on June 15, 2026 — several months after the February incident. Upon receiving it, the site manager reached out to the customer on June 17, 2026, and left a voicemail to discuss the matter further. We also note that the customer returned to and continued using Jax locations following the incident, visiting 12 times in the months that followed. Jax serves millions of customers each year across our locations, and incidents of this nature are rare. When concerns are raised, we take them seriously. We review the facts carefully and work to ensure every situation is handled fairly.We are committed to continuous improvement in both our operations and our customer experience. That includes strengthening our escalation protocols so that customer concerns are reviewed and addressed promptly through a dedicated customer contact form on our website that gives customers a direct avenue to submit concerns and reach our support team when needed. The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our highest priorities. We remain committed to earning and maintaining their trust at every location.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/oakland-county-man-accuses-jax-kar-wash-attendant-of-causing-car-damage-company-denies-claim/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fc6698f53-4bb4-4d53-bb18-15d965663e6e%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oakland-county-man-accuses-jax-kar-wash-attendant-of-causing-car-damage-company-denies-claim"},{"id":"kycbhs","title":"Man shot by Southgate police at Fort Street Meijer","excerpt":"A man died after he was shot by police outside a Meijer store in Southgate following an alleged shoplifting incident, according to police.","content":"A man died after he was shot by police outside a Meijer store in Southgate following an alleged shoplifting incident, according to police.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-dsewflv5yzmho0vt","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:30:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0nklpwlfadmm96cf%2Flmcdtmoztthkya8z.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-shot-by-southgate-police-at-fort-street-meijer"},{"id":"8cmek9","title":"Shooting investigation underway at Southgate Meijer","excerpt":"Southgate police are investigating a shooting incident outside the Meijer store on Fort Street","content":"Southgate police are investigating a shooting incident outside the Meijer store on Fort Street","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-d5gawv9125df80zs","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:16:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fscbrj2ycnt3eexe1%2Fanvtkc90rs57wi0k.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"shooting-investigation-underway-at-southgate-meijer"},{"id":"ggm73y","title":"Mentorship and Brotherhood with Lindsberg Pettway Jr.","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Lindsberg Pettway Jr. to discuss mentorship, brotherhood and his 4REAL brand.","content":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Lindsberg Pettway Jr. to discuss mentorship, brotherhood and his 4REAL brand.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-dg07sfu66fc4u8hu","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:38:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F11961uq3yu6ks8v3%2Fu9znezycyhkjva3f.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mentorship-and-brotherhood-with-lindsberg-pettway-jr"},{"id":"xa915o","title":"The Man-Ology Project","excerpt":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Quentin Crumbey, Founder of the Man-Ology project to discuss men's mental health and brotherhood.","content":"Jamie Sherrod sits down with Quentin Crumbey, Founder of the Man-Ology project to discuss men's mental health and brotherhood.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-bjbp5zr8gu1ivtck","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:11:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbumsp4lbkr0m48bn%2Fxklp17b29kt65a1u.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-man-ology-project"},{"id":"hbx67d","title":"4Warn Weather Alert: Extreme heat likely after comfortable weekend in Metro Detroit","excerpt":"After a seasonably pleasant Friday with highs mainly in the 70s, Metro Detroit will begin a steady warming trend through the weekend before potentially dangerous heat settles over Southeast Michigan next week.Saturday will feature abundant sunshine with highs near 80 degrees.The warming trend con...","content":"After a seasonably pleasant Friday with highs mainly in the 70s, Metro Detroit will begin a steady warming trend through the weekend before potentially dangerous heat settles over Southeast Michigan next week.Saturday will feature abundant sunshine with highs near 80 degrees.The warming trend continues Sunday, with highs reaching the lower to mid-80s under mostly sunny skies. Low humidity will keep it comfortable before a hot, humid air mass arrives early next week.4Warn Weather AlertA 4Warn Weather Alert is being declared for Tuesday through Friday as confidence continues to grow that a stretch of dangerous heat will impact Metro Detroit.High temperatures will climb into the upper 70s to 80 degrees Saturday, the lower to mid 80s Sunday, and around 90 degrees Monday before soaring well into the 90s Tuesday through the end of the week.Highs are expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s, with some communities nearing 100 degrees during the hottest part of the week.Humidity will also increase substantially, pushing heat index values above 100 degrees and making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.If the forecast holds, Metro Detroit is expected to experience at least three consecutive days of temperatures reaching 90 degrees or higher, meeting the area’s definition of a heat wave.Warm overnight temperatures in the 70s will provide little relief, allowing buildings, roads, and homes to retain heat overnight and increasing the cumulative stress on the human body.The prolonged heat is one of the greatest concerns. Several consecutive days of extreme temperatures can increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, particularly among older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and people without access to air conditioning.Residents planning Fourth of July week activities should prepare now by avoiding outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon, drinking plenty of water, taking frequent breaks in air-conditioned locations, and checking on vulnerable family members and neighbors.There is also the potential for scattered thunderstorms at times during the middle to latter part of next week, although confidence in the timing and coverage of those storms remains low.The 4Warn Weather team will continue refining the forecast throughout the weekend as confidence increases in the intensity, duration, and potential impacts of next week’s dangerous heat.Share your weather photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/27/4warn-weather-alert-extreme-heat-likely-after-comfortable-weekend-in-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:51:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F8d1b7d88-218b-44f3-9b2e-74e6c85ff439%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4warn-weather-alert-extreme-heat-likely-after-comfortable-weekend-in-metro-detroit"},{"id":"m27ahu","title":"Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi calls for election reform after another uncounted ballot is discovered","excerpt":"Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi is renewing calls for changes to the city’s election procedures after officials discovered yet another uncounted ballot from the November 2025 election, bringing the total number of ballots found after the election to 38.Alharbi said Friday (June 26), the latest ballo...","content":"Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi is renewing calls for changes to the city’s election procedures after officials discovered yet another uncounted ballot from the November 2025 election, bringing the total number of ballots found after the election to 38.Alharbi said Friday (June 26), the latest ballot was discovered by a city employee in a storage area inside the clerk’s office. He said the ballot appeared to have been opened and was turned over to Wayne County officials.“One of our employees went into the storage in the clerk’s office, and they discovered the ballot that was open,” Alharbi said. “It seems like it’s from the last election, and it’s been sent to Wayne County.”Another ballot, more questionsThe discovery adds a new wrinkle to an already contentious post-election saga in the small Detroit enclave. City Clerk Sami Elhady confirmed the find.“I can confirm that a ballot from the Nov. 4, 2025, General Election was discovered in the City Clerk’s Office,” Elhady said. “The ballot has been secured, and the matter has been referred to the appropriate election authorities.”City Attorney Odey Meroueh said the matter is being handled carefully.“During a review of records from the prior election, an additional ballot was identified, and it’s being handled with due care and diligence,” Meroueh said. “Because there’s a related matter still pending, the count itself goes to the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, which is where it belongs. My job is to make sure Hamtramck has a process residents can trust moving forward, and that’s what we’re focused on.”The Wayne County Clerk’s Office confirmed it received notice of the ballots from Hamtramck officials.The discovery comes as the city remains embroiled in a legal dispute over 37 absentee ballots previously discovered that were not counted after the election. Alharbi questioned how additional ballots continue to surface months after the election was certified.“The question also is, when does this end?” Alharbi said. “What if months later we find another ballot? This is an issue that we’re facing.”A disputed election still being sorted outThe backdrop to Friday’s discovery is a mayoral race that has been disputed since Election Night. Alharbi defeated City Councilmember Muhith Mahmood by a narrow margin in the November 2025 election.The following day, 37 absentee ballots were discovered at the City Clerk’s Office, and the controversy has only grown since then.The Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to count the votes, resulting in their initial exclusion. Mahmood then initiated legal action. In December 2025, a lower circuit court ruled on the board’s decision to exclude the ballots.Alharbi was sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1, 2026.In March 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s ruling in a 2-1 decision. The appellate judges wrote that errors made by election officials should not disenfranchise eligible voters and ordered that the 37 ballots undergo standard challenged-voter procedures and be reviewed.City Clerk Rana Faraj was placed on administrative leave and eventually dismissed. Faraj has since filed a lawsuit against the city.Mayor stands firm on not counting post-election ballotsAlharbi reiterated his position that ballots discovered after an election should not be counted, citing the Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ judgment.“This is why our stand has been against counting any ballots after the elections,” Alharbi said. “We should go with what the Board of Canvassers has been saying and based on their judgment.”When asked about concerns from residents who believe every legally cast vote should count, Alharbi acknowledged the close race but pointed to other concerns that emerged during the recount.“Every vote counts,” Alharbi said. “Hamtramck is a small city, so this has happened before where the election is close.”Alharbi also alleged that election officials found discrepancies involving absentee ballots during the recount, including ballots where names had allegedly been altered.Council resolutions, calls for federal scrutinyDespite the latest discovery, Alharbi said his administration remains focused on improving election procedures rather than assigning blame.“At the moment, I think we should improve the way we handle those absentee ballots,” Alharbi said. “We’ve got to make sure the system improves.”Alharbi said the City Council has already approved resolutions aimed at strengthening election integrity, including measures requiring residency verification and requiring candidates to sign an oath affirming they will not engage in voter fraud or violate election laws.Alharbi said he would also welcome additional outside scrutiny.“We do encourage that some federal agencies need to step in and look into this,” Alharbi said.Alharbi acknowledged the broader toll the ongoing controversies have taken on his administration.“When I got into this position, my goal was to improve the city,” Alharbi said. “Unfortunately, we’re going from one issue to another.”Wayne County election officials have not publicly commented on the newly discovered ballot. It remains unclear whether the ballot will have any legal impact on the ongoing litigation surrounding the 2025 election.Watch the full interview below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/27/hamtramck-mayor-adam-alharbi-calls-for-election-reform-after-another-uncounted-ballot-is-discovered/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:43:51.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F39215091-d9d6-45d9-8d7f-3ac18f5b1ab0%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hamtramck-mayor-adam-alharbi-calls-for-election-reform-after-another-uncounted-ballot-is-discovered"},{"id":"feupcc","title":"Charlie Chats: FOX 2 photographer Howard Mitchell joins the show","excerpt":"FOX 2 photojournalist Howard Mitchell joins Charlie Langton on the stream to talk about his career, inventing the \"Kiss Cam\" and more.","content":"FOX 2 photojournalist Howard Mitchell joins Charlie Langton on the stream to talk about his career, inventing the \"Kiss Cam\" and more.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-zxns07krn7ysuqzg","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:06:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F5oaqvi15cj0zedhc%2Fuawipdbzb48kghd7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"charlie-chats-fox-2-photographer-howard-mitchell-joins-the-show"},{"id":"p89bro","title":"Washington Township residents demand transparency after data center emails exposed","excerpt":"Residents have been voicing outrage in Washington Township over what they call a lack of transparency.The reaction comes after emails show the township was in talks with a data center developer about what would need to happen for the project to become reality -- and how “excited” the township sup...","content":"Residents have been voicing outrage in Washington Township over what they call a lack of transparency.The reaction comes after emails show the township was in talks with a data center developer about what would need to happen for the project to become reality -- and how “excited” the township supervisor was about the project.The conversations were happening behind the publics back, and the residents who exposed those emails say they show unethical behavior.Washington Township supervisor Sebastian “Sam” Previti has held that position since 2020. His profile page on the Washington Township website promises increased transparency and open communication. Communication residents say they were kept in the dark about until this emails came out.The Investigators at Local 4 sent a Freedom of Information Act request to Washington Township to obtain our own copies of those emails. The township released 1,642 pages to us.Corinne Graper, the leader of the Stop the Washington Township Data Center Committee, spoke to us about what this means to the people who live in the township.“Our town has been through enough, and we just want transparency, and we want the truth to come out,” Graper said.Washington Township is located in northern Macomb County. It’s known for its rural character -- a character residents have said is important to them and worth preserving.“We have hundreds of acres of open land in our towns. So we are very vigilant to make sure that these ordinances get in place, that there’s honor and integrity at our township, and so that this never happens again,” Graper said.The “this” Graper is talking about involves the scandal surrounding the plots of land at 32 Mile and Powell Roads -- and communication between the township and real estate company Prologis.The discussions started in 2024, when the land was being considered for a Stellantis warehouse. That plan didn’t work out, but Prologis and the township stayed in touch -- and began floating plans for a data center.A June 9, 2025, email from Prologis asks for a “telephone conversation” with “DTE that Washington Township supports a data center campus.” It lays out a plan to ramp up energy use to “800MW” over five years. A hyperscale data center draws at least 100MW.The next day, an email from a senior planner with the township lays out zoning, saying, “the majority of the site you are considering falls within the Industrial/Research/Technology future use category.”The future land use map of that area actually shows it’s a majority recreation, rural, and multi-family zoning. That means it would need to be re-zoned.On Sept. 3, 2025, Previti made a motion for the planning commisison to investigate the area for potential re-zoning.In June, it was announced that Prologis has withdrawn their application. That means, there won’t be a data center. At least not for now.Then there’s this social media post from Previti. On June 11, 2026, he posted a long message announcing a 6-month moratorium on data centers to “ensure Washington Township is properly protected from incompatible future development proposals.”Dear Residents,To continue lines of communication and transparency, as of last night I was informed that Prologis has notified our Planning and Zoning Department Director Dana Berschback verbally that they are no longer under contract with the property owners along 32 Mile Road between M-53 and Powell Road.The proposed project included the possible purchase of property owned by the Meiers, Blakes, and Karam families for the development of a data center. However, Prologis has indicated that DTE Energy has informed them it will not be able to provide the necessary power capacity to support such a facility within the timeframe they were anticipating. This news will undoubtedly come as a relief to many residents who have expressed concerns and remained actively engaged and vigilant throughout this process.As many of you may recall, Prologis first approached Washington Township in 2024 regarding a potential Stellantis warehouse project. Stellantis ultimately relocated that project to Van Buren Township. Since that time, Prologis has explored several potential uses for these properties and remained in communication with the landowners regarding a possible acquisition, but never purchased.Prologis previously presented a rezoning proposal at the December 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. That proposal was later placed on hold, and the rezoning application was officially withdrawn on May 19, 2026.Following the withdrawal of the application, I was proud to make the motion on May 20, 2026 to establish a 6-month moratorium to allow our Planning Commission, consultants, engineers, acoustical expert, fire professionals, and environmental specialist the opportunity to thoroughly review our ordinances and ensure Washington Township is properly protected from incompatible future development proposals.I am equally proud to report that this important work continues. Although this particular proposal appears to have been removed from consideration for the time being, our Planning Commission and consultants will remain actively engaged in developing strong, enforceable, and legally defensible ordinances addressing not only just data centers but also large scale industrial uses. Our next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. I encourage all residents to attend, stay informed, and hear firsthand the progress being made on these proposed ordinances. I am proud to have board approval that we have engaged a reputable acoustic engineer, water engineer, fire and safety engineer, and we are now in the process of reviewing an environmental engineer to help complete and solidify this ordinance with our legal and planning consultants..This has been a long several months for our Planning Commissioners, Board members, consultants, and Township staff. I would like to sincerely thank each of them for their dedication, professionalism, and perseverance throughout this process. I also want to thank our residents for their patience, engagement, and advocacy.We must remain focused and continue the important work of protecting the future of Washington Township as technology continues to evolve.Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.Thank you & God Bless You All!Sebastian 'Sam' Previti (Facebook Post from June 11, 2026)But there’s this email from Previti to DTE almost exactly a year prior, where he says just how “excited” the township is about the possibility of working with Prologis and how they’ll “help in any way to facilitate this project.”So, does Previti want a data center or not? Previti says these communications with Prologis were “preliminary and exploratory” and that the township has a responsibility to listen.“I think he has a lot of trust to rebuild with the community and that starts with taking accountability for his actions and apologizing and admitting that either he wanted a data center developer to come in or he didn’t do his due diligence,” Graper said. It’s worth noting that the reason Previti says Prologis backed out was because DTE told them they wouldn’t be able to support the facility in the time frame they wanted.The Investigators at Local 4 reached out to Previti requesting an interview, but did not hear back. He did post a video on social media on June 15, 2026, offering up a timeline to residents. You can watch that here.Prologis provided the following statement on June 23, 2026: “After careful consideration, Prologis has decided not to pursue a project at this industrial site. We appreciate the Township’s time and engagement throughout the process. We will continue to evaluate project opportunities that make sense for our customers and the communities.”Washington Township FOIA documents","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/investigations/2026/06/25/washington-township-residents-demand-transparency-after-data-center-emails-exposed/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Karen Drew, Kayla Clarke","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:50:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fa69ad26c-165e-4ef0-bfd6-bd0059d3bb41%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"washington-township-residents-demand-transparency-after-data-center-emails-exposed"},{"id":"p0yzue","title":"Another ballot surfaces in Hamtramck amid growing election concerns","excerpt":"A ballot from Hamtramck’s November 2025 General Election has been discovered inside the City Clerk’s Office, adding a new wrinkle to an already contentious post-election saga.Update: Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi calls for election reform after another uncounted ballot is discovered“I can confirm ...","content":"A ballot from Hamtramck’s November 2025 General Election has been discovered inside the City Clerk’s Office, adding a new wrinkle to an already contentious post-election saga.Update: Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi calls for election reform after another uncounted ballot is discovered“I can confirm that a ballot from the Nov. 4, 2025 General Election was discovered in the City Clerk’s Office,” said Hamtramck City Clerk Sami Elhady. “The ballot has been secured, and the matter has been referred to the appropriate election authorities.”“During a review of records from the prior election, an additional ballot was identified, and it’s being handled with due care and diligence,” said City Attorney Odey Meroueh. “Because there’s a related matter still pending, the count itself goes to the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, which is where it belongs. My job is to make sure Hamtramck has a process residents can trust moving forward, and that’s what we’re focused on.”Wayne County Clerk’s Office confirmed to Local 4 that they have received notice of the ballots from Hamtramck officials.Background: A disputed election still being sorted outThe discovery comes amid an unresolved dispute over 37 uncounted absentee ballots from the November 2025 Hamtramck mayoral race.The ballots were discovered in the City Clerk’s Office the following day.Candidate Adam Alharbi defeated City Councilmember Muhith Mahmood by a narrow margin.The Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked 2–2 on whether to count the votes, resulting in their initial exclusion.Mahmood then initiated legal action. In December 2025, a lower circuit court ruled the board’s decision to exclude the ballots.Alharbi was sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1, 2026.But the legal battle didn’t end there. In March 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s ruling in a 2–1 decision. The appellate judges wrote that errors made by election officials should not disenfranchise eligible voters, and ordered the 37 ballots to undergo standard challenged-voter procedures and be reviewed.City Clerk Rana Faraj was placed on administrative leave and eventually dismissed. 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\"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:01:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2026-july-4-fireworks-guide-for-metro-detroit-patch"},{"id":"88tmxg","title":"Man shot by Southgate police at Fort Street Meijer","excerpt":"A man was shot by police outside the Meijer store on Fort Street in Southgate on Saturday, according to preliminary information.\n\n\nAuthorities have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the circumstances remain under investigation. Additional information was not immediately ava...","content":"A man was shot by police outside the Meijer store on Fort Street in Southgate on Saturday, according to preliminary information.\n\n\nAuthorities have not released details about what led to the shooting, and the circumstances remain under investigation. Additional information was not immediately available.\n\n\nCheck back with Fox 2 for details.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-owwbywtsa4o0dewo","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:26:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fmjh0x702muu88dg2%2Fneji60jovnd87jk2.jpg","slug":"man-shot-by-southgate-police-at-fort-street-meijer"},{"id":"hknic","title":"New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Live Stream: How to Watch MLB - Fubo","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxQN25EMktPcVZ1bWJoYXByLWZ4OHFwaU1EWkt4MXJtNU56Q2h3SXVhdXkwZ2VSVFpsOHdBRlpKTzdiMzR6djlWT2I2R0xOVDZtNmlDMlBiYlJGWWh4SThKc1JkTUtNdGkxN1VlWUFlWDdiWVpWeU9ZTXpoZ2M5YlE5Vld5Y2k2elduUFlIMExZcWZRNG05Wll3MC0tZFlfUC1SejQw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">New ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxQN25EMktPcVZ1bWJoYXByLWZ4OHFwaU1EWkt4MXJtNU56Q2h3SXVhdXkwZ2VSVFpsOHdBRlpKTzdiMzR6djlWT2I2R0xOVDZtNmlDMlBiYlJGWWh4SThKc1JkTUtNdGkxN1VlWUFlWDdiWVpWeU9ZTXpoZ2M5YlE5Vld5Y2k2elduUFlIMExZcWZRNG05Wll3MC0tZFlfUC1SejQw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Live Stream: How to Watch MLB</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Fubo</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxQN25EMktPcVZ1bWJoYXByLWZ4OHFwaU1EWkt4MXJtNU56Q2h3SXVhdXkwZ2VSVFpsOHdBRlpKTzdiMzR6djlWT2I2R0xOVDZtNmlDMlBiYlJGWWh4SThKc1JkTUtNdGkxN1VlWUFlWDdiWVpWeU9ZTXpoZ2M5YlE5Vld5Y2k2elduUFlIMExZcWZRNG05Wll3MC0tZFlfUC1SejQw?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:07:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-york-yankees-vs-detroit-tigers-live-stream-how-to-watch-mlb-fubo"},{"id":"xbbs2m","title":"Oakland University moves forward with AI data center project amid campus opposition","excerpt":"Oakland University is taking a major step toward building a new data center and artificial intelligence institute on campus after its Board of Trustees voted to advance the project into the next phase.The vote, taken at a board meeting this week, moves the proposal into a formal due diligence per...","content":"Oakland University is taking a major step toward building a new data center and artificial intelligence institute on campus after its Board of Trustees voted to advance the project into the next phase.The vote, taken at a board meeting this week, moves the proposal into a formal due diligence period that will examine issues such as finances, environmental impacts, and infrastructure needs. Immediately after the vote, a recess was called as some in the audience who opposed the project grew loud and upset that they had not been allowed to speak before the decision.“For the university, it’s going to take us and put us on the tip, on the modern edge of technology today,” said Stephen W. Mackey, Oakland University’s senior vice president for finance and administration.University leaders say the data center and AI institute would help students become more competitive in research and emerging technologies.“Every major, every subject, we need AI,” said professor Huirong Fu. “With the establishment of this data center, we’ll enable the students’ training in the classroom.”The proposed facility would be about 15 acres in size, significantly smaller than so‑called hyperscale data centers, and would use only about 2% of the power those larger operations typically consume, according to the university. The project is being pursued in partnership with Fairmount Properties.Initially, the data infrastructure site was proposed for Parking Lot 35. The latest plan shifts it across the street to Parking Lot 37, increasing the distance from nearby buildings and sensitive areas, including a campus hall, a nature preserve, and a Native American heritage site.Despite the changes, some faculty and students remain opposed, raising concerns about environmental impacts and respect for Native communities.“I am here to speak on behalf of myself and the Native community of Southeast Michigan, and what I have to say is shame on you for ignoring Native people’s opposition to this data center,” said professor Dr. Megan Peiser.“Obviously, we’ve seen with data centers the electric usage,” said student Clover Devore. “They claim it’s 2% of an average mega-size data center, but 2% is still 2%. That’s still affecting our campus, that’s still taking everything.”Development agreements are expected to be drafted this summer, with official due diligence studies set to begin in October. The university said it will also form a new steering committee, including students and faculty, to guide the project as it moves forward.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/oakland-university-moves-forward-with-ai-data-center-project-amid-campus-opposition/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock, Jacob Nagel","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:54:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F463b92d0-d54f-4987-a017-1a625e2a63b6%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"oakland-university-moves-forward-with-ai-data-center-project-amid-campus-opposition"},{"id":"eop6i5","title":"Police warn of zero tolerance as Teen Takeover threat targets Livonia Spree","excerpt":"The Livonia Spree is happening this weekend, and along with rides, live entertainment, fireworks, and a lumberjack show, they’ve also added metal detectors and a strict curfew policy to ward off a potential teen takeover.“The Spree is our annual birthday celebration of the city,” Kayleigh Reid, t...","content":"The Livonia Spree is happening this weekend, and along with rides, live entertainment, fireworks, and a lumberjack show, they’ve also added metal detectors and a strict curfew policy to ward off a potential teen takeover.“The Spree is our annual birthday celebration of the city,” Kayleigh Reid, the Spree’s executive director, said on Friday. “This is our 54th year, and the city turned 76 this year.”Reid, who is also the president of the Livonia City Council, has been organizing the massive carnival for the past four years.“Right now, it’s 60-70-hour workweeks for me,” Reid said. “During the Spree, I’m here from 7 a.m. to midnight every day.”When a flyer started circulating online earlier this week hyping a “Liviona Spree Takeover” with the city’s name misspelled and slated for Saturday afternoon, Reid was not having it.“To be totally honest, I was very angry,” Reid said. “I love the Livonia Spree, I love Livonia.”“This is my community; this is where I grew up,” Reid said. “For a group to have a plan to come and cause chaos, to make it unsafe for our community, I was very angry.”The teen takeovers have become a big problem over the last couple of years, including multiple incidents recently in Detroit.“We have zero tolerance,” Reid said. No, you cannot come in unless you have a parent with you, so you know it’s up to the parents. If they want their kids to have a nice, fun summer memory, they got to come with”The Livonia Police made it especially clear that they are not having it either, posting on their Facebook page:“The Livonia Police Department is aware of several social media posts referencing a potential ‘Teen Takeover’ at the Livonia Spree this weekend. Everyone is aware of the history of past “Teen Takeovers” that have, many times, turned into mob-like disorderly, disruptive, or unlawful behavior. There will be zero tolerance, and everyone should expect enforcement action, including removal from the event, citation, or arrest, when appropriate. We look forward to a safe and successful Livonia Spree 76.”During the Livonia Spree, a curfew has been placed in effect.Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No fines will be issued for violations; however, teens in violation will be asked to leave.“We have had, we’ve added almost $50,000 in additional security this year, so we’re ready for it,” Reid said. “The Spree is a summer tradition for most families in Livonia, and we’re not going to let it get shut down.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/police-warn-of-zero-tolerance-as-teen-takeover-threat-targets-livonia-spree/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jay Scott Smith, Joel Deaner","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:05:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F260636bd-1787-42ac-9992-2b24d362cf81%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-warn-of-zero-tolerance-as-teen-takeover-threat-targets-livonia-spree"},{"id":"rkaw2i","title":"‘Like a horror movie’: Bloody selfies, witness testimony sends Royal Oak nanny to trial in grandfather’s murder","excerpt":"A Royal Oak nanny accused of killing the grandfather of the child she cared for has been ordered to stand trial following two days of graphic testimony from witnesses, law enforcement and a medical examiner.District Court Judge Andrew Kowalkowski of Royal Oak’s 44th District Court sent Samantha B...","content":"A Royal Oak nanny accused of killing the grandfather of the child she cared for has been ordered to stand trial following two days of graphic testimony from witnesses, law enforcement and a medical examiner.District Court Judge Andrew Kowalkowski of Royal Oak’s 44th District Court sent Samantha Booth, 35, to trial on all charges Friday.Background: Royal Oak nanny murder case: Medical examiner testifies grandfather was stabbed more than 40 timesShe faces first-degree murder, second-degree child abuse, felonious assault and three counts of resisting and obstructing police in connection with the death of David Ong, 83.Witnesses describe chaos, confrontation outside the homeA family member -- whose name was withheld under a court order-- testified he entered the home to retrieve a 2-year-old girl from the basement where she was hiding. He said Booth approached him covered in blood.He said he grabbed a highchair to fend Booth off, striking her in the chest and pushing her to the ground. He then ran out of the house with the child as Booth chased them, eventually reaching a neighbor’s home for safety.A neighbor testified he was outside with his wife and friends at a bonfire when he heard cries for help. He and a friend jumped a fence and encountered the family member and the toddler running toward them.“She started speaking gibberish, started smashing her fist on the ground,” he said. “It was like a horror movie, pretty much.”The neighbor said he believed Booth was holding a knife at the time.Mother recounts the night she learned of the attackThe mother of the 2-year-old testified she found Booth had been watching her daughter since the child was just 6 weeks old, and the two had grown close.That weekend marked the first time the mother had ever left her daughter for a weekend. She had traveled to New York with family while her father, David Ong, agreed to stop by daily to give Booth a break. The mother said Booth had met her father at least a dozen times before.Around 4:30 p.m., the mother FaceTimed Booth.“She seemed a little bit flighty,” she said.When she tried to reach Booth again around 6:40 p.m., there was no answer. Over the next several hours she called five or six times, texted and messaged on Facebook. She reached her father around 7:40 p.m. and asked him to check on things. He told her not to worry.“He said let’s just wait a few minutes because I was just there and everything was totally fine,” she recalled.After still hearing nothing around 8 p.m., she texted her father and asked him to go over. When he stopped answering too, the family contacted a brother-in-law, who entered the home while on the phone with them. Based on what he described, the family called police.In the days that followed, her daughter suffered repeated nightmares.“She would wake up just screaming,” she said, “and I would go and get her and brace myself for what she was about to tell me.”She said her daughter was diagnosed with acute post-traumatic stress disorder and that the episodes continue today. Booth could be seen visibly distraught and holding back tears during that portion of the testimony.When she was finally allowed back into her home, she said it was in disarray -- with Booth’s belongings scattered throughout.“The only way I can describe it was like witchcraft type items,” she said. “There was sage and there were little vials with liquid in them.”Detectives describe disturbing behavior, bloody photos found on victim’s phoneRoyal Oak Police Detective Dan Pelletier testified he spoke with Booth while she was in custody. About 20 minutes into the conversation, he asked for her phone number. When he asked if she had a second number, he said her demeanor shifted.“I then asked her for her email address and she started at a low volume and then started screaming her email address to me,” Pelletier testified. “And then she stood up and I said, are you okay? And then she put her hands out in front of her and started advancing toward me. I started to control her hands and she started screaming at me and moaning. It was very clear that she was sexually aroused at that point. She started thrusting her pelvis and hips toward me.”Pelletier said he restrained Booth against the wall. He said she continued screaming and moaning and shouted “oh daddy” several times.Royal Oak Police Detective Keith Bierenga testified he obtained a search warrant for the contents of David Ong’s phone, which was then forensically analyzed.“There were numerous selfie photos of Samantha Booth and [the 2-year-old] that were taken after the murder as she was covered in blood,” Bierenga testified.He said approximately six to eight photos were recovered from Ong’s phone, taken in the basement laundry room where the killing occurred.Defense cites mental health crisis; case sent to trialBooth’s attorney, Jim Amberg, argued there is no evidence of first-degree murder or premeditation, describing the circumstances as a “frenzy situation” in which Booth was experiencing a manic episode. Amberg said Booth was in a mental health crisis at the time.Judge Kowalkowski disagreed and ordered Booth to stand trial on all charges.Previous report","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/like-a-horror-movie-bloody-selfies-witness-testimony-sends-royal-oak-nanny-to-trial-in-grandfathers-murder/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jason Wilger","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:56:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F6778eb67-63f4-4bfc-ab04-f79704a314cd%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"like-a-horror-movie-bloody-selfies-witness-testimony-sends-royal-oak-nanny-to-trial-in-grandfathers-"},{"id":"1fap97","title":"Waterford’s new thermal drone spots hidden fire dangers before they turn deadly","excerpt":"Firefighters can’t always see what could kill them -- but a new thermal imaging drone is changing that for Waterford crews.The technology is giving commanders a view of active fire scenes that simply wasn’t possible before.Hidden fire smoldering in an attic, heat building in a crawl space, signs ...","content":"Firefighters can’t always see what could kill them -- but a new thermal imaging drone is changing that for Waterford crews.The technology is giving commanders a view of active fire scenes that simply wasn’t possible before.Hidden fire smoldering in an attic, heat building in a crawl space, signs of a roof on the verge of collapse -- all spotted before disaster strikes. That’s what this drone can do.Thermal imaging allows incident commanders to see heat signatures through smoke from above, tracking structural dangers and monitoring firefighter locations in real time. When conditions are dangerous and time is short, that information can mean the difference between life and death.Now, every active fire in Waterford gets a drone in the air -- crews on the ground, eyes from above -- creating a more complete picture of the scene.How it worksThe drone’s thermal imaging capability doesn’t just show where fire is burning, it shows where it’s building. Knowing where heat is concentrated helps commanders direct crews more effectively and pull firefighters back before conditions become unsurvivable.The Waterford Fire Department said the drone will not be used for surveillance. It will only be deployed by its highly trained Fire Prevention and Fire Investigation Division during active fires.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/waterfords-new-thermal-drone-spots-hidden-fire-dangers-before-they-turn-deadly/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:30:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F6040f263-862d-4208-8aff-38f20bbdc9f1%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"waterfords-new-thermal-drone-spots-hidden-fire-dangers-before-they-turn-deadly"},{"id":"ptdgg8","title":"From golf course to green space: Detroit’s 98-acre park transforms former course into nature destination","excerpt":"A former private golf course along 7 Mile Road and Berg Road has quietly transformed into one of Detroit’s newest public green spaces, a 98-acre nature park that neighbors hope will become a signature recreation destination for the city.“It was just, simply, happy,” said Steve Edwards, who recent...","content":"A former private golf course along 7 Mile Road and Berg Road has quietly transformed into one of Detroit’s newest public green spaces, a 98-acre nature park that neighbors hope will become a signature recreation destination for the city.“It was just, simply, happy,” said Steve Edwards, who recently took his first walk through the park. “Just happy.”Rogell Park, located at 18600 Berg Road, features expansive nature trails, wetlands, and meadows, along with overlooks, pathways, and boardwalks designed to help visitors experience the landscape and wildlife.Community members say their input helped shape the park as it is today, with many advocating for a more peaceful, nature-forward design.“The majority of the voices said they wanted something passive,” said Crystal Perkins, Director of Detroit’s General Services Department. “They wanted something that they can come and be one with nature.”For neighbors like Darryl Edwards, the park is the result of years of persistence and a long-awaited vision finally coming to life.“We have built something just fantastic, just great right now,” said Edwards. “I’m just overwhelmed. Just so happy that we got this done.”The Rogell Park development has been more than a decade in the making, and the transformation wasn’t without challenges. Cleanup work included removing chemicals used to keep the former golf course greens weed-free, a process neighbors say was worth the wait.“For our kids, and our grandkids, I’m a grandparent; it’s just the possibilities are endless,” Steve Edwards said.Neighbors also hope the park’s opening helps bring broader momentum and investment to the surrounding community.“I believe that this community, with this nature park, is going to bring other things besides the nature park,” Edwards said. “We deserve something in our community. I’ve looked around the city, and what I see in the city is great parks. And this is going to be a park that’s added to that number.”City leaders say the park is not yet in its final form. Additional features and amenities are planned as future funding becomes available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/from-golf-course-to-green-space-detroits-98-acre-park-transforms-former-course-into-nature-destination/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Demond Fernandez, Andrew Dickieson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:20:40.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F467da81d-a93b-4c52-859c-c11c2fea0732%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-golf-course-to-green-space-detroits-98-acre-park-transforms-former-course-into-nature-destinati"},{"id":"ynd5gt","title":"Charlie Chats: FOX 2 photographer Howard Mitchell joins the show","excerpt":"FOX 2 photojournalist Howard Mitchell joins Charlie Langton on the stream to talk about his career, inventing the \"Kiss Cam\" and more.","content":"FOX 2 photojournalist Howard Mitchell joins Charlie Langton on the stream to talk about his career, inventing the \"Kiss Cam\" and more.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-oo2o3u8y00e78iy4","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:23:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Funkpkx8w187eil0i%2Fte00kan9cihjbr8r.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"charlie-chats-fox-2-photographer-howard-mitchell-joins-the-show"},{"id":"z40ugi","title":"Neighbors call for action after shooting kills man, injures child on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"New details have emerged in Detroit in a Burgess Street shooting that killed a 20-year-old man and left a 7-year-old boy critically injured. Federal prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against 32-year-old Lonnie Moore, a convicted felon, accusing him of possessing a firearm.Investigators ...","content":"New details have emerged in Detroit in a Burgess Street shooting that killed a 20-year-old man and left a 7-year-old boy critically injured. Federal prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against 32-year-old Lonnie Moore, a convicted felon, accusing him of possessing a firearm.Investigators say the confrontation may have started over a chain.According to court documents, Moore allegedly FaceTimed a witness just hours before the shooting and threatened to kill the victims if his chain wasn’t returned within 24 hours. Agents tied social media posts and the alleged FaceTime threat to Moore.Neighbors say blight fuels violenceThe shooting is still rattling residents on Detroit’s west side, where boarded-up homes and piles of trash have turned the block into what neighbors describe as a magnet for crime.“The fact that somebody seven years old got shot because of the way this looks. That’s not right,” said Debra Bernard, who lives in the neighborhood.Bernard says the blight in the Brightmoor neighborhood invites trouble. Most houses on the block are boarded up and empty.Michael Williams, a neighbor who also owns several properties on the street, says the city needs to act before another tragedy strikes.“It’s an attractive nuisance for anyone that’s looking to engage in nefarious activities,” Williams said.Williams is calling on city officials to clean up the block so families can feel safe.“Let’s not wait until something happens. Let’s come out prior to,” he said.City, water department respondSeveral vacant properties on the block are owned by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, which acquired the homes for a large green stormwater project to reduce flooding.In a statement, the department said: “We share neighbors’ sense of urgency in removing these dangerous vacant homes. We will continue to have crews visit the homes regularly to make sure they are boarded up and secure until demolition can take place.”The department hopes to bring demolitions to the block this summer, which neighbors say can’t come soon enough.“Where would you rather go? Where would you rather want your children to be, hanging around this, or a place that’s clean?” Bernard said.Mayor Mary Sheffield also weighed in on the shooting, saying in part: “No family should endure this. No child should ever know this kind of violence.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/neighbors-call-for-action-after-shooting-kills-man-injures-child-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:46:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fa90fa61f-9def-4a2d-a1cf-b6dae6ed92fe%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"neighbors-call-for-action-after-shooting-kills-man-injures-child-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"v8dkzk","title":"7-year-old boy shot multiple times, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"A 7-year-old child was critically injured after being shot multiple times, and a man was killed in a shooting on Detroit’s west side.Update: Neighbors call for action after shooting kills man, injures child on Detroit’s west sideDetroit police Deputy Chief Tiffany Stewart said officers responded ...","content":"A 7-year-old child was critically injured after being shot multiple times, and a man was killed in a shooting on Detroit’s west side.Update: Neighbors call for action after shooting kills man, injures child on Detroit’s west sideDetroit police Deputy Chief Tiffany Stewart said officers responded to the area on Wednesday (June 24) at 9:40 p.m. near Burgess Street, not far from Outer Drive and Fenkell Avenue, after receiving multiple ShotSpotter alerts.Officers said they arrived to find a deceased man on the ground several houses away from a child who had also been shot.The child, who identified himself as Jacquise, was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital where he underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds to the stomach and leg. Police said the child remained in critical condition.Police said the child was alone at the scene and officers had not yet identified a parent, guardian, or family member. Police are also working to determine whether the deceased man was related to the child.“We do not have a lot of information,” Stewart said during a news conference. “At this point in time, we do not know if this deceased male is related to the child.”Scene detailsThe child and the adult were found in the same area, but several houses apart, on a largely vacant block with boarded-up homes. Police said ShotSpotter detected approximately 18 rounds fired in the area before officers were dispatched. No 911 call was received reporting the shooting, according to police.Officers recovered what appeared to be high-caliber rifle rounds at the scene.“At this point in time, we do not have a lot of information regarding what occurred at this scene,” Stewart said.Investigation underwayThe Detroit Police Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation with assistance from the Michigan State Police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the FBI.Police said they are searching for a suspect but do not currently have a description or information about who may be responsible.“This case is wide open at this point in time,” Stewart said, asking the community to provide any information that could help investigators.Police are conducting a neighborhood canvass and processing the scene as they work to determine what led to the shooting.Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, the Detroit Police Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, or call 911.Watch the full presser below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/7-year-old-boy-shot-multiple-times-man-killed-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - 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News","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:45:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fgettyimages-2246730128-copy-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-july-1-in-arkansas-see-what-other-states-have-bans"},{"id":"3rfw5l","title":"Charlie Chats featuring Chef Vilson Kovaci the owner of Dua Vino","excerpt":"FOX 2's Charlie Langton talks in depth with Chef Vilson Kovaci the owner of Dua Vino restaurant and bar in South Lyon.","content":"FOX 2's Charlie Langton talks in depth with Chef Vilson Kovaci the owner of Dua Vino restaurant and bar in South Lyon.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-bs3stopoh5j9mwsj","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:40:51.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fxgpk1mk8mui2smdv%2F8a2sx7yfbypi2gq5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"charlie-chats-featuring-chef-vilson-kovaci-the-owner-of-dua-vino"},{"id":"hwvsa3","title":"Ludacris cancels Cherry Festival appearance","excerpt":"Ludacris has notified the National Cherry Festival, that due to a scheduling conflict he has to cancel his appearance at the festival in Traverse City.","content":"Ludacris has notified the National Cherry Festival, that due to a scheduling conflict he has to cancel his appearance at the festival in Traverse City.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ludacris-cancels-cherry-festival-appearance","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:35:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FGettyImages-2007060944.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ludacris-cancels-cherry-festival-appearance"},{"id":"3l5911","title":"Plans for data center on Oakland University campus move forward","excerpt":"An AI data center is one step closer to setting up shop on the campus of Oakland University after a key vote by school officials Friday - despite widespread objections.","content":"An AI data center is one step closer to setting up shop on the campus of Oakland University after a key vote by school officials Friday - despite widespread objections.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/plans-data-center-oakland-university-campus-move-forward","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Dave.Kinchen@fox.com (Dave Kinchen)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:26:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fproposed-data-center-project-advances-with-vote-on-oakland-university-campus.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"plans-for-data-center-on-oakland-university-campus-move-forward"},{"id":"9svmeq","title":"U-M regent apologizes after investigation confirms ‘disturbing’ Slack messages as authentic","excerpt":"University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker read an apology at Thursday’s board meeting following an independent investigation that determined the “lewd” and “misogynistic” comments he made on Slack about a U-M student were authentic.The University of Michigan issued a statement on Thursday to con...","content":"University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker read an apology at Thursday’s board meeting following an independent investigation that determined the “lewd” and “misogynistic” comments he made on Slack about a U-M student were authentic.The University of Michigan issued a statement on Thursday to confirm the conclusion of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) investigation, which was commissioned by the university after The Guardian published an article in April alleging that Acker speculated about the student’s sexual activity and shared her photo on Slack.According to the statement from the university, the board intends to close the matter without taking further action. Acker, who has served on the Board of Regents since 2019, did not mention the Slack messages directly in his apology. However, he expressed deep regret for disappointing the university community and failing to maintain the standards he said he sets for himself and others.“I’ve spent much of my life advocating for accountability from leaders and institutions. I’ve demanded that others live up to high expectations, it would be hypocritical of me to not hold myself to that same standard. Regardless of what anyone else says or does, the fact is that I made choices that fell short of the standards I expect for myself,” Acker said on Thursday. “It does not erase the disappointment I have caused people who believed in me. It does not erase the embarrassment that this has brought to an institution that deserves better. For that I am genuinely sorry.”Acker also apologized for the delay in addressing the situation, saying that he was following advice from advisors.“I do not ask for sympathy, I do not ask anyone to excuse my mistakes, I only ask that my apology be heard as sincere,” he continued.Acker confirmed that he intends to stay on the board through the remainder of his term. U-M Regents Paul Brown and Denise Ilitch both expressed their support of Acker after his statement, with Ilitch calling it “a teachable moment” for students.“When you make a mistake, you own it, you’re accountable, you apologize, and you carry on with the work,” she said.Acker will serve through the end of his term, which expires Jan. 1, 2027. Dearborn attorney Amir Makled defeated Acker for the Democratic nomination for the U-M Board of Regents in April. View Acker’s full statement below.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/u-m-regent-apologizes-after-investigation-confirms-disturbing-slack-messages-as-authentic/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:50:49.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FHK7T7P5LGREF3IGNPDYVPZVSWA.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"u-m-regent-apologizes-after-investigation-confirms-disturbing-slack-messages-as-authentic"},{"id":"7zep44","title":"Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep","excerpt":"A Macomb County court accepted a not guilty plea by reason of insanity this week from a Lake Orion woman who reportedly hit at least 11 people with her Jeep last fall.Rachele Ricklefs, 30, was facing 18 felonies in connection to the September 2025 incident, during which prosecutors allege that sh...","content":"A Macomb County court accepted a not guilty plea by reason of insanity this week from a Lake Orion woman who reportedly hit at least 11 people with her Jeep last fall.Rachele Ricklefs, 30, was facing 18 felonies in connection to the September 2025 incident, during which prosecutors allege that she intentionally struck 10 pedestrians and one police officer in a string of hit-and-runs that occurred across multiple cities. Her 6-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son were also in the Jeep with her, police said, however the 12-year-old was reportedly able to escape the vehicle.Ricklefs allegedly struck a cyclist in Royal Oak, two patrol cars in Clawson, a pedestrian in Hazel Park, and 8 pedestrians in Warren between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight on Sept. 26 before she was apprehended by police in a Walmart parking lot, according to investigators.Police reported at the time that Ricklefs may have been having a schizophrenic episode, prompting a psychological evaluation in the case.Ricklefs was committed to the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry on Thursday upon completion of the psychological evaluation, which determined that she was not criminally responsible, according to court records.All of the victims were in stable condition after the incident and her daughter was physically unharmed, police said.Her charges included 10 counts of attempted murder, two counts of fleeing and eluding, two counts of malicious destruction of police property, two counts of malicious destruction of personal property, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/court-accepts-insanity-plea-from-lake-orion-woman-accused-of-striking-nearly-a-dozen-people-with-her-jeep/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:17:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FTUJR5I36BVGMTDGJVFJBJBGHEA.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"court-accepts-insanity-plea-from-lake-orion-woman-accused-of-striking-nearly-a-dozen-people-with-her"},{"id":"4x1npo","title":"Proposed data center project advances with vote on Oakland University campus","excerpt":"An AI data center is one step closer to setting up shop on the campus of Oakland University after a key vote by school officials today - despite widespread objections from many students and community members.","content":"An AI data center is one step closer to setting up shop on the campus of Oakland University after a key vote by school officials today - despite widespread objections from many students and community members.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-8s9n8toastdje3oy","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:21:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0oqf3gzqxf7gim8q%2Fa5l2xr9pypv4mknt.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"proposed-data-center-project-advances-with-vote-on-oakland-university-campus"},{"id":"6c44at","title":"Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks","excerpt":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","content":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-checks","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:37:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fsocial-security-getty.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks"},{"id":"2mzy6f","title":"John Charles Prost - Detroit Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1sMWZsTEM4RVh1dmxfTU5WdTIyTDFnQWl4OURvM09nVXhieUZPZU9NSDBIOTFiZ3U3MWhJUFg0Z1JxcEhXM0FKQ2xCVmhvUHJ3dHVLWnRLYw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John Charles Prost</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1sMWZsTEM4RVh1dmxfTU5WdTIyTDFnQWl4OURvM09nVXhieUZPZU9NSDBIOTFiZ3U3MWhJUFg0Z1JxcEhXM0FKQ2xCVmhvUHJ3dHVLWnRLYw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John Charles Prost</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1sMWZsTEM4RVh1dmxfTU5WdTIyTDFnQWl4OURvM09nVXhieUZPZU9NSDBIOTFiZ3U3MWhJUFg0Z1JxcEhXM0FKQ2xCVmhvUHJ3dHVLWnRLYw?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:03:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"john-charles-prost-detroit-free-press"},{"id":"fe484x","title":"Anora Jeanne Zeiler Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE14SUZRMEZvTVFKQmtVME9reWxNSDBDVFVaaE9vMGN2dDBQV2dhMnRNdFE1NEwzRzZOZ0g4LTF2NTZ2RjNEM0VPZ0tHeHc2YmU0SlVkMWw5djktSzFlLXBn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Anora Jeanne Zeiler Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE14SUZRMEZvTVFKQmtVME9reWxNSDBDVFVaaE9vMGN2dDBQV2dhMnRNdFE1NEwzRzZOZ0g4LTF2NTZ2RjNEM0VPZ0tHeHc2YmU0SlVkMWw5djktSzFlLXBn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Anora Jeanne Zeiler Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE14SUZRMEZvTVFKQmtVME9reWxNSDBDVFVaaE9vMGN2dDBQV2dhMnRNdFE1NEwzRzZOZ0g4LTF2NTZ2RjNEM0VPZ0tHeHc2YmU0SlVkMWw5djktSzFlLXBn?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:06:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fcasket-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brothers-accused-of-mishandling-dozens-of-decomposing-bodies-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"wfzphg","title":"Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire","excerpt":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-starting-historic-california-fire","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox35orlando.com%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjonathanrinderknecht-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-with-starting-historic-california-fire"},{"id":"218yf4","title":"Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts","excerpt":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","content":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-study","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:09:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fask-chatgpt-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heres-how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-according-to-human-experts"},{"id":"hnsrfw","title":"Terrion Arnold charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy counts","excerpt":"Arnold appeared in Florida District Court Thursday afternoon on charges of kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to rob.","content":"Arnold appeared in Florida District Court Thursday afternoon on charges of kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to rob.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/terrion-arnold-charged-robbery-kidnapping-conspiracy-counts","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:45:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fterrion-arnold_arraignment.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"terrion-arnold-charged-with-armed-robbery-kidnapping-and-conspiracy-counts"},{"id":"8p16t2","title":"Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold orchestrated plan in kidnapping, robbery case, Florida police say","excerpt":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is facing multiple charges, including capital offenses, for allegedly planning the kidnapping and robbery of three men in Florida.According to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and directed several co-defendants to lure three men to an apartment where they we...","content":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is facing multiple charges, including capital offenses, for allegedly planning the kidnapping and robbery of three men in Florida.According to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and directed several co-defendants to lure three men to an apartment where they were allegedly robbed, assaulted, and held at gunpoint.Previous coverage --> Florida prosecutors to charge Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold in robbery, kidnapping caseInvestigators said Arnold believed the victims were responsible for the theft of more than $200,000 worth of personal property from an Airbnb rental he was using in the Tampa Bay area.Prosecutors said their investigation found no evidence linking the victims to the reported theft.Authorities further allege the robbery and kidnapping plot was organized just hours after Arnold reported the missing items to police.ChargesBokai Hilton Jr., Freddie Hughes III, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson II, Arianna Del Valle and Jasmine Randazzo face multiple charges of kidnapping and robbery.Del Valle and Randazzo pleaded guilty on June 24. Hilton, Hughes, Williams and Hudson remain in jail without bond.Arnold was charged with three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.Arnold was arraigned in court on June 25, 2026. He was held without bond and is expected to return to court on Monday.Arrest reportLocal 4 received Arnold’s arrest report on June 25, which includes a detailed timeline of when the victims were kidnapped and assaulted in an apartment in Florida.According to the police report, Arnold -- along with the six others charged, the three victims and other associates -- were periodically staying at an Airbnb in Largo, Florida, which was rented by Arnold between Jan. 30 and Feb 1, 2026.On Feb. 1, someone stole multiple pieces of personal property belonging to Arnold, Hilton, Hughes and a witness within the Largo Airbnb. Arnold suspected that two of the three victims were responsible for the thefts. Police said they were not.It’s alleged that Arnold, Hilton, Hughes, Williams, Hudson, Del Valle and Randazzo all conspired to lure the first victim to an apartment and threaten him to return the stolen property.On Feb. 3, Arnold and Hilton allegedly coordinated and directed Del Valle and Randazzo to contact the first victim and lure him to the apartment of Del Valle and Randazzo to have sexual relations with Randazzo.Williams and Hudson then arrived at the apartment to meet with Del Valle. Williams and Hudson then allegedly hid in a closet in one of the bedrooms.The three victims drove to the apartment at around 12 a.m. on Feb. 4. When they arrived, the first and second victims went upstairs to greet Del Valle. The first victim asked Del Valle where Randazzo was. Del Valle said Randazzo was not home. The first and second victims looked around for Randazzo, opened a closet door, and found Williams and Hudson hiding. Williams was armed with a semi-automatic firearm, and Hudson was armed with an AR-15 style rifle. Hudson allegedly jumped out of the closet, pointed the rifle at the first victim, grabbed him and began striking him. Williams also allegedly jumped out of the closet, held the second victim at gunpoint and began assaulting him.Del Valle sat on the bed and used her phone to FaceTime the assault to Arnold, Hilston and Hughes, who were en route from Tallahassee. At the same time, a group chat was created, which was joined by Del Valle, Hudson, Williams and Randazzo. Arnold, who was sitting next to Hilton, allegedly gave directions to Del Valle, Williams and Hudson as the assault against the first and second victim continued.After several minutes, the third victim, still in the car outside, became concerned for his friends and went up to the apartment. When he opened the apartment door, he heard a commotion and loud yelling from a man inside. He went to the bedroom and was immediately pistol-whipped by Williams, allegedly.Williams and Hudson allegedly continued to batter and question the three victims about the alleged stolen property for about an hour.At around 1 a.m. on Feb. 4, Arnold, Hilton, Hughes and a witness arrived at the apartment complex.Arnold allegedly told Hilton, Hughes and the witness to go up to the apartment. There, Hughes joined Williams and Hudson in the bedroom where the three victims were being held and continued to allegedly batter the victims with their fists and feet, and threatened them with death. Hughes, Williams and Hudson allegedly stole the victims’ wallets, phones, jackets, cash and jewelry, which totaled to $6,260.At around 1:40 a.m., the first victim was escorted out of the apartment by Hughes, who was armed with a semi-automatic firearm. The second and third victims were forced from the bedroom to the living room. and were then escorted out by Williams and Hudson, who were also armed.All three victims were forced into their car, and they drove away.Del Valle, Williams and a witness went into Arnold’s car, and Arnold allegedly drove away.After the victims reported the assault to police, Del Valle was arrested, and she admitted to her alleged role in the crime. After further investigation, Randazzo was arrested, and she, too, admitted to her alleged role in the crime.The victims were later able to positively identify Hudson, Williams, Hughes and Hilton.On Feb. 15, Del Valle gave testimony, accusing Arnold of devising the original plan to lure the victims to the apartment. She said Arnold instructed her to contact Randazzo so she could contact the first victim to lure him to their apartment.Randazzo gave testimony on March 20 and accused Arnold of being in the car with Hilton during the FaceTime call with her, directing her on what to say to lure the first victim to the apartment.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-orchestrated-plan-in-kidnapping-robbery-case-florida-police-say/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles, Jay Scott Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:19:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fb27cf7db-53c7-4d43-b0f7-7d18d2e37235%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-orchestrated-plan-in-kidnapping-robbery-case-florida-police-say"},{"id":"bh623f","title":"Detroit solar project transfers to DTE after vendor drops out","excerpt":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nDetroit City Council approved a pair of 35-year contracts to shift the development of a neighborhood solar initiative to DTE Energy after city...","content":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nDetroit City Council approved a pair of 35-year contracts to shift the development of a neighborhood solar initiative to DTE Energy after city officials said another vendor on the project could no longer do the job. \n\n\n\nThe move reassigns three solar sites from Boston-based Lightstar Renewables to DTE — which already manages two other locations — and allows the company to continue energy-efficiency upgrades. Lightstar Renewables was initially responsible for building out solar fields in the State Fair, Gratiot Findlay and Houston Whittier/Hayes neighborhoods as part of the city’s broader plan to generate clean energy. But in an unexpected twist, Lightstar said the company could no longer develop solar after it was sold to a private equity firm, according to city officials. \n\n\n\nThe news was a “complete shock,” said Trisha Stein, senior director of strategic initiatives for the mayor’s office. \n\n\n\nThe city had been in communication with Lightstar for months to determine how much a contract would cost. The company had never committed to a price but said last fall they would need more money due to higher supply costs, equipment and contractors, Stein said. \n\n\n\nAfter lengthy deliberation during a special session on Tuesday, the council voted 6-3 to move the project over to DTE. Council members Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Denzel Anton McCampbell and Gabriela Santiago-Romero voted no. \n\n\n\n“I always believe that when you go into an area, you make it better than you left it, and that’s not going to be the narrative in 35 years. … It will probably be deserted,” said Whitfield-Calloway, who has long opposed the project. \n\n\n\nThe $130 million solar neighborhood initiative — which kicked off in 2023 under former Mayor Mike Duggan — aims to turn about 165 acres of disinvested neighborhoods into solar arrays to offset how much energy is used at 127 municipal buildings across Detroit. The solar project is a part of the city’s broader sustainability goals and includes energy-efficiency upgrades to 209 nearby homes, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000. \n\n\n\nThe five neighborhoods that are part of the plan include: Gratiot Findlay, Greenfield Park, Houston Whittier/Hayes, State Fair and Van Dyke/Lynch. Feedback from community members on Tuesday was mixed. While one State Fair resident said the process had been a headache, another person said she received new appliances and home improvements and was grateful. \n\n\n\nThe contract change allows the city to continue the work it started before a July 4 federal tax credit deadline and ensures the project doesn’t incur any more costs, city officials told council members earlier this month. \n\n\n\nThe solar project would have “no net fiscal impact” on the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which starts July 1, according to a June 8 fiscal analysis from the office of the chief financial officer. The city identified $78,960 in savings. \n\n\n\nFuture costs would need to be evaluated and budgeted annually and could fluctuate. The projected net cost for fiscal year 2028 is $477,606; about $3.2 million for fiscal year 2029, and $3.3 million for fiscal year 2030. The project is expected to be phased in over time. \n\n\n\nDistrict 3 Council Member Scott Benson said the issue isn’t about DTE but rather improving the lives of Detroit residents. \n\n\n\n“When you think about someone’s home that was worth $10,000 that has received $40,000 in improvements, they’re going to see their quality of life improve,” he said. “For people who have their homes purchased within this footprint and will now be living in another area of the city of Detroit, they’ve had a life-changing investment in their lives.” \n\n\n\nStein said 32 owner-occupied properties were sold voluntarily and homeowners received $125,000, on average, on those sales. Landlords got an average of $60,000 for their properties.\n\n\n\nDetroit Free Press reporter Dana Afana contributed.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-solar-project-transfers-to-dte-after-vendor-drops-out/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Nushrat Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F54884485293_15ed122059_o-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-solar-project-transfers-to-dte-after-vendor-drops-out"},{"id":"lmajl","title":"Morning 4: Attorney explains legal challenges in Terrion Arnold’s robbery, kidnapping case — and more news","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Attorney explains legal challenges in Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s robbery, kidnapping caseDetroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold made his first court appearance Thursday in F...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Attorney explains legal challenges in Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s robbery, kidnapping caseDetroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold made his first court appearance Thursday in Florida after being charged in an armed robbery and kidnapping case, prompting legal analysis about the allegations and what prosecutors must prove.Arnold appeared before a judge wearing a suicide prevention vest.He is accused of coordinating and directing an armed robbery and kidnapping involving several victims in what prosecutors allege was retaliation for a theft at his rental property.Read more here.Construction begins on Brennan Recreation Center in Detroit’s Rouge ParkDetroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood will soon have a new hub for youth recreation, education and community engagement as construction kicked off this week on the Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park.Community members gathered with local dignitaries and project stakeholders on Thursday to celebrate the latest phase of the project, with construction expected to conclude by the fall of next year.Read more here.Preliminary exam continues in Royal Oak nanny murder caseRoyal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.The hearing focused on the death of David Ong, 83, who investigators say was killed Oct. 24, 2025, inside a Royal Oak home where the suspect had been caring for his 2-year-old granddaughter. Ong suffered more than 40 penetrating wounds to his head and face, along with additional injuries to his chest, back, hands, and forearms, according to the medical examiner.The preliminary examination is scheduled to continue on Friday.Read more here.Washington Township residents demand transparency after data center emails exposedResidents have been voicing outrage in Washington Township over what they call a lack of transparency.The reaction comes after emails show the township was in talks with a data center developer about what would need to happen for the project to become reality -- and how “excited” the township supervisor was about the project.The conversations were happening behind the publics back, and the residents who exposed those emails say they show unethical behavior.Read more here.Weather: Clouds Friday, seasonal weekend before dangerous heat arrives next weekExpect more clouds than sunshine today, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-70s. Most of Southeast Michigan will stay dry through the day, although a few showers could develop this evening through tonight, mainly along and south of I-94.The weekend looks fantastic if you have outdoor plans. Dry weather returns with a good deal of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will climb back to around 80 degrees each afternoon, right where they should be for late June making for great pool days.More Local HeadlinesNational HeadlinesWorld HeadlinesSports Headlines","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/morning-4-attorney-explains-legal-challenges-in-terrion-arnolds-robbery-kidnapping-case-and-more-news/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:18:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FAVG3UTK24ZBTZADYC5UX7BHKLM.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"morning-4-attorney-explains-legal-challenges-in-terrion-arnolds-robbery-kidnapping-case-and-more-new"},{"id":"9ppkzh","title":"Construction begins on Brennan Recreation Center in Detroit’s Rouge Park","excerpt":"Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood will soon have a new hub for youth recreation, education and community engagement as construction kicked off this week on the Brennan Recreation Center at Rouge Park.Community members gathered with local dignitaries and project stakeholders on Thursday to celebra...","content":"Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood will soon have a new hub for youth recreation, education and community engagement as construction kicked off this week on the Brennan Recreation Center at Rouge Park.Community members gathered with local dignitaries and project stakeholders on Thursday to celebrate the latest phase of the project, with construction expected to conclude by the fall of next year.The new 25,000-square-foot center will house multi-use sports courts for indoor athletics and programs, community rooms and flexible programming spaces, a kitchen space to host family events, gatherings or community classes, and much more.Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores’ Family Foundation has committed $20 million to support the project’s construction. The Brennan Center will be the first indoor community center in Detroit’s District 7, helping to fill a longstanding gap in youth and community programming opportunities on the city’s west side.“For years, District 7 has been the only district in Detroit without an indoor community center for youth and families,” said Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Thursday. “This facility will provide young people, families and seniors with a safe, modern space to grow, stay active and connect with positive opportunities year-round.”The city of Detroit and the Detroit Pistons have held a series of planning and engagement sessions with community members since the project was first announced to get important feedback on facility design, amenities and future programming. Through those discussions, project leaders were able to identify education, mentorship, workforce development, life skills training, financial literacy and access to safe spaces as key priorities for the space.“We’re creating a place where young people can discover new interests, build confidence, develop skills, and find mentors to help them reach their full potential, ”Gores said in a news release on Thursday. “I’m proud to help bring that to this neighborhood.”In addition to the $20 million in funding, Gores says he plans to “leverage the full weight of his organization and its corporate and community partners to maximize its impact through programming and other added resources.”The building will sit on the north side of the park off Plymouth Road and adjacent to Brennan Pool, which remains closed for the 2026 season while the project is under construction.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/construction-begins-on-brennan-recreation-center-in-detroits-rouge-park/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:20:18.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FT2X2DMQBORF6JB3R6GZHNSVF7U.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"construction-begins-on-brennan-recreation-center-in-detroits-rouge-park"},{"id":"j1klfe","title":"Clouds Friday, seasonal weekend before dangerous heat arrives next week","excerpt":"Expect more clouds than sunshine today, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-70s. Most of Southeast Michigan will stay dry through the day, although a few showers could develop this evening through tonight, mainly along and south of I-94.The weekend looks fantastic if you have outdoor plans. Dry...","content":"Expect more clouds than sunshine today, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-70s. Most of Southeast Michigan will stay dry through the day, although a few showers could develop this evening through tonight, mainly along and south of I-94.The weekend looks fantastic if you have outdoor plans. Dry weather returns with a good deal of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will climb back to around 80 degrees each afternoon, right where they should be for late June making for great pool days.Attention then turns to what is shaping up to be the hottest stretch of weather so far this year. Very hot and humid conditions are expected to develop early next week and persist through at least Thursday. Heat index values could soar above 100 degrees, especially Tuesday through Thursday, bringing a major to extreme heat risk across Southeast Michigan. In addition to the dangerous heat, there will also be opportunities for showers and thunderstorms during the week. Now is the time to prepare for the prolonged stretch of dangerous temperatures. Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, stay hydrated, check on vulnerable family members and neighbors, and make plans to spend time in air-conditioned spaces or cool off at a splash pad, pool, or lake if possible.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/26/clouds-today-seasonal-weekend-before-dangerous-heat-arrives-next-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:07:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fd560ed7d-c49c-4b8a-8b6c-d596b76bcbc1%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"clouds-friday-seasonal-weekend-before-dangerous-heat-arrives-next-week"},{"id":"d8j7oz","title":"Family speaks out after Detroit woman killed in suspected wrong-way crash on I-75","excerpt":"The family of a Detroit woman killed in a suspected wrong-way crash on I-75 is speaking publicly as Michigan State Police continue investigating what happened.Tytiana “Ty” Duskin, 38, died early Tuesday (June 23) morning in a crash on southbound I-75 near downtown Detroit. Investigators said the ...","content":"The family of a Detroit woman killed in a suspected wrong-way crash on I-75 is speaking publicly as Michigan State Police continue investigating what happened.Tytiana “Ty” Duskin, 38, died early Tuesday (June 23) morning in a crash on southbound I-75 near downtown Detroit. Investigators said the crash happened around 4 a.m. between Grand River Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Loved ones said Duskin was on her way to pick up a relative from work.“It’s been tough,” said Deangelo Thomas. “This is the ultimate worst thing that can happen.”Friends said the loss has been especially painful because Duskin didn’t typically drive on the freeway.“It was unbelievable, because I’m like, my best friend don’t normally get on the freeway,” said Duskin’s best friend. “And then for somebody to get on the freeway the wrong way… Now, you took an innocent, he, without his mother. We are without everything. She was everything to all of us.”Police said the suspected wrong-way driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. The crash shut down the freeway for several hours.Duskin’s teenage son, Julian Thomas, said he’s struggling to process the loss and wants answers.“I feel hurt but lost. Found, but scared. It’s like I feel a lot of ways,” Duskin said. “I lost the lady that brought me into this world that I thought I was going to have for the rest of my life.”Family and friends said they are leaning on faith and on memories of Duskin, describing her as someone who lit up a room and had big dreams for her children.“When Ty walked in, she lit up a room. She was just so full of life,” Deangelo Thomas said.“I’m just going to miss everything about her; she was a wonderful lady,” Julian Thomas said.Michigan State Police have not released the name of the suspected wrong-way driver. The crash remains under investigation.A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family. You can donate here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/family-speaks-out-after-detroit-woman-killed-in-suspected-wrong-way-crash-on-i-75/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Demond Fernandez","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:32:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fb784848e-fa49-406d-89a8-1e20bdde1450%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"family-speaks-out-after-detroit-woman-killed-in-suspected-wrong-way-crash-on-i-75"},{"id":"r8y1a8","title":"PR expert on Vance's comments about Watergate","excerpt":"Vice President JD Vance claimed the Watergate Scandal, which led to then-President Richard Nixson's resignation, would be a \"12-hour news story' today. Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman weighs in.","content":"Vice President JD Vance claimed the Watergate Scandal, which led to then-President Richard Nixson's resignation, would be a \"12-hour news story' today. Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman weighs in.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-x22br13qgve5txcj","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:17:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fhug90x9jen3n4z85%2F1pwb34cyvw3dzlcs.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pr-expert-on-vances-comments-about-watergate"},{"id":"royuzd","title":"Livonia Spree tightens security for teen takeover threat at weekend carnival","excerpt":"Strict security measures are in place at the Livonia Spree carnival this year. Kids 17 and under are not allowed this weekend after 4 p.m. unless they are with a parent or legal guardian.","content":"Strict security measures are in place at the Livonia Spree carnival this year. Kids 17 and under are not allowed this weekend after 4 p.m. unless they are with a parent or legal guardian.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/livonia-spree-tightens-security-teen-takeover-threat-weekend-carnival","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:50:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-11.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"livonia-spree-tightens-security-for-teen-takeover-threat-at-weekend-carnival"},{"id":"qme8cu","title":"Rita Pokorny - Detroit Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTFBsbkdHQmZOTFRUTGFnRldmNlFZNm9sS05sTUF6Q2xVUnRFaHdlejJjNlE5MGZYdjNQUUV6YlV5UkltTjZDX3JXMzZDamtpSlB3a1FTZDlzQQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Rita Pokorny</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTFBsbkdHQmZOTFRUTGFnRldmNlFZNm9sS05sTUF6Q2xVUnRFaHdlejJjNlE5MGZYdjNQUUV6YlV5UkltTjZDX3JXMzZDamtpSlB3a1FTZDlzQQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Rita Pokorny</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTFBsbkdHQmZOTFRUTGFnRldmNlFZNm9sS05sTUF6Q2xVUnRFaHdlejJjNlE5MGZYdjNQUUV6YlV5UkltTjZDX3JXMzZDamtpSlB3a1FTZDlzQQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T07:48:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"8200-e-jefferson-ave-apt-503-detroit-mi-48214-realtorcom"},{"id":"35k6wb","title":"Dr. Roger Manela - Detroit Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE9aekJsQ24zN0xWRFY1SUlKa1JTN3NkTTA1WTF0YmRzS1FUaVAzNlFHTDZjX0lJdUZiS1lhd2tDbmdmTkNNZUExTzZid3Z1NnV5QXdENURtZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Roger Manela</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE9aekJsQ24zN0xWRFY1SUlKa1JTN3NkTTA1WTF0YmRzS1FUaVAzNlFHTDZjX0lJdUZiS1lhd2tDbmdmTkNNZUExTzZid3Z1NnV5QXdENURtZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Roger Manela</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE9aekJsQ24zN0xWRFY1SUlKa1JTN3NkTTA1WTF0YmRzS1FUaVAzNlFHTDZjX0lJdUZiS1lhd2tDbmdmTkNNZUExTzZid3Z1NnV5QXdENURtZw?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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So far, no problems. But there is a teen takeover flyer circulating online — a planned event for tomorrow. Livonia police are working hard to make sure it doesn't happen.","content":"Friday is day four of the six-day festival. So far, no problems. But there is a teen takeover flyer circulating online — a planned event for tomorrow. Livonia police are working hard to make sure it doesn't happen.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gcfdtl5gl0d6tdw9","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:40:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8u89zooi5y5blq7q%2Fu5od57yxexhkec11.jpg","slug":"livonia-spree-boosts-security-for-teen-takeover-threat"},{"id":"uqbb5c","title":"Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children","excerpt":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","content":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/pete-buttigieg-targeted-false-report-police-traverse-city-separating-him-from-children","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:47:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F1406aad6-gettyimages-2185967089-scaled.jpg","slug":"pete-buttigieg-targeted-by-false-police-report-in-traverse-city-briefly-separating-him-from-children"},{"id":"7yzkml","title":"Royal Oak nanny murder case: Medical examiner testifies grandfather was stabbed more than 40 times","excerpt":"Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.The hearing focused on...","content":"Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.The hearing focused on the death of David Ong, 83, who investigators say was killed Oct. 24, 2025, inside a Royal Oak home where the suspect had been caring for his 2-year-old granddaughter.Oakland County Chief Medical Examiner and Chief Forensic Pathologist Dr. Ljubisa Dragović testified on Thursday (June 25) that Ong suffered more than 40 penetrating wounds to his head and face, along with additional injuries to his chest, back, hands, and forearms. He said the wounds were consistent with a screwdriver or similar tool.“There was evidence of active bleeding,” Dragović testified, describing injuries that fractured facial bones and caused bleeding into the mouth and nasal cavity.Graphic injuries described in courtThe forensic pathologist told the court the wounds reflected both sharp-force and blunt-force trauma and said some injuries overlapped, meaning the total number of wounds may have exceeded those documented in his report.Dragović testified that injuries to Ong’s hands and forearms were consistent with defensive wounds, indicating Ong attempted to protect himself during the attack. A defense objection was overruled, with the judge ruling the pathologist’s decades of experience qualified him to offer that opinion.“It was a process where the victim was able to inhale, to breathe, and also to try to fend off,” Dragović testified, explaining that the injuries were not immediately fatal.He ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple sharp-force injuries and their complications.Defense questions medical findingsDuring cross-examination, defense attorney Jim Amburg questioned whether some injuries could have resulted from other causes, including a fall or CPR performed by first responders. Dragović acknowledged certain injuries could have alternative explanations in isolation, but testified that the overall pattern of trauma supported his conclusions.“If you insist on only one mechanism, it doesn’t meet the actual findings,” Dragović said.Dragović also testified that toxicology testing showed Ong had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.06 at the time of his death.The judge sustained a prosecution objection when the defense attempted to question whether that level could have affected Ong’s behavior.Officer describes sceneRoyal Oak police Officer Austin Pelitz also testified, describing the officers’ response to the home after reports of a woman outside covered in blood.Pelitz said officers found the front door open and discovered Ong at the bottom of the basement stairs. He testified that a bag had been placed over Ong’s head and that three screwdrivers were found near the body.On cross-examination, Pelitz acknowledged he is not a forensic pathologist or blood-spatter expert. On redirect, prosecutors emphasized his role was to respond to the emergency and assist the victim.Background on suspect, chargesPolice previously said they found the then 35-year-old Booth outside the home naked and covered in blood after responding to reports of a man calling for help. Ong’s 2-year-old granddaughter was found inside the home unharmed.The suspect has been charged in connection with Ong’s death. Prosecutors have alleged she was under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms at the time of the attack.The preliminary examination is scheduled to continue on Friday. A judge will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.Watch the full hearing below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/royal-oak-nanny-murder-case-medical-examiner-testifies-grandfather-was-stabbed-more-than-40-times/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:00:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F02ea21eb-971a-40b8-b442-fe6540911904%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"royal-oak-nanny-murder-case-medical-examiner-testifies-grandfather-was-stabbed-more-than-40-times"},{"id":"ay390j","title":"Great Lakes trail network and the Metropark's Challenge | Brother Nature","excerpt":"In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Cli...","content":"In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks as well as rain garden resources available at the Huron River Watershed Council.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gs2sbe86seycr2mw","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:07:06.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbvl0fmwp32yc6hic%2F2dl8kr6leu3w1h96.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"great-lakes-trail-network-and-the-metroparks-challenge-brother-nature"},{"id":"de3kl5","title":"Attorney explains legal challenges in Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold made his first court appearance Thursday in Florida after being charged in an armed robbery and kidnapping case, prompting legal analysis about the allegations and what prosecutors must prove.Arnold appeared before a judge wearing a suicide prevention vest....","content":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold made his first court appearance Thursday in Florida after being charged in an armed robbery and kidnapping case, prompting legal analysis about the allegations and what prosecutors must prove.Arnold appeared before a judge wearing a suicide prevention vest. He is accused of coordinating and directing an armed robbery and kidnapping involving several victims in what prosecutors allege was retaliation for a theft at his rental property.Prosecutors allege the victims were robbed, beaten, and pistol-whipped before property was taken. Arnold was the seventh person arrested in the case and was denied bond, along with his six co-defendants.His attorneys have denied the allegations, saying he “categorically denies any involvement.” A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Monday (June 29).During an interview with Local 4, attorney Lillian Diallo, who is not involved in the case, explained that prosecutors do not necessarily have to prove Arnold was physically present if they can establish a criminal conspiracy.“If he’s there or not there, he’s charged with conspiracy,” Diallo said. “Conspiracy means two or more people came together to say, ‘Hey, we’re going to plan this or execute this.’”Diallo said that conspiracy allegations can expose a defendant to the same criminal liability as those accused of committing the crimes.She also explained that, under the law, armed robbery involves taking property from another person by using a weapon or creating the impression that a weapon is present. Kidnapping charges can apply when someone is unlawfully moved from one location to another, even over a short distance.“That’s what the conspiracy is,” Diallo said. “They must prove the conspiracy first, though, before they can go any further.”Previous coverage --> Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold orchestrated plan in kidnapping, robbery case, Florida police sayArnold’s defense team has challenged the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses, noting that key witnesses are convicted felons who may be seeking reduced sentences in exchange for their cooperation.Diallo said that the argument could resonate with jurors, but added that prosecutors will likely need evidence beyond witness testimony.“It’s powerful,” Diallo said. “I hope they have some independent basis because people come to court all the time for their own reasons. I need to see something else that’s going to corroborate it other than self-help.”Prosecutors also allege Arnold believed the victims had stolen more than $200,000 worth of property from his Airbnb rental, though they have said there is no evidence the victims were actually responsible for the theft.Diallo said that the allegation, if supported by evidence, could help establish a motive for the alleged crimes.“That would be motive,” Diallo said. “Remember, these are all just allegations. The man is innocent until and unless he’s proven guilty.”Watch the full interview below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/attorney-explains-legal-challenges-in-detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnolds-robbery-kidnapping-case/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr, Ty Steele","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:00:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FAVG3UTK24ZBTZADYC5UX7BHKLM.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"attorney-explains-legal-challenges-in-detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnolds-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"3xxr07","title":"Stevens: Donald Trump is for the billionaire class","excerpt":"Representative Haley Stevens says President Donald Trump is not interested in helping regular Americans - but is instead championing the \"billionaire class.\"","content":"Representative Haley Stevens says President Donald Trump is not interested in helping regular Americans - but is instead championing the \"billionaire class.\"","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-myntciui4g9pluql","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:40:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F7plhuosj2lh05ct4%2Fbny71goqbbs42orr.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stevens-donald-trump-is-for-the-billionaire-class"},{"id":"j6edix","title":"State takes over investigation into Novi DaVita dialysis center after patient death, hospitalizations","excerpt":"The investigation into a patient’s death and multiple hospitalizations linked to a DaVita dialysis center in Novi is now in the hands of the state, after Novi police said they found no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct.The shift in the investigation comes more than 2...","content":"The investigation into a patient’s death and multiple hospitalizations linked to a DaVita dialysis center in Novi is now in the hands of the state, after Novi police said they found no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct.The shift in the investigation comes more than 24 hours after authorities announced to the public that a patient died after leaving the DaVita Dialysis center in Novi over the weekend.Four other patients were hospitalized after receiving treatment at the same facility, and another patient was hospitalized following treatment at a DaVita location in Southfield.Local 4 spoke with the Oakland County PIO, who said the county suggested the center close its clinic this weekend. The center closed on Monday and has been closed since.Local 4 also observed state personnel at the Novi center on Thursday. Two workers who would not answer questions were seen leaving the building and driving away.To get answers, we contacted a DaVita representative, who said they have no new information to share today and couldn’t answer any questions.In an effort to get answers, Local 4 contacted multiple agencies.Oakland County officials said they suggested the center close and that they are not involved in the investigation. They also said they are waiting on the toxicology reports for the person who died.They then directed any further questions to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Local 4 asked the state multiple questions, three of which were:When can the DaVita center in Novi reopen?Is testing being done on the equipment to determine what happened?Has this center been under investigation before?MDHHS referred those questions to the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). LARA responded in a brief statement, saying only, “Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot comment further at this time.”“Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot comment further at this time.”Local 4 has learned that a law firm has been retained to represent several families who say they were injured after receiving treatment at the Novi DaVita location.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/state-takes-over-investigation-into-novi-davita-dialysis-center-after-patient-death-hospitalizations/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F228a70cd-7798-4242-aeea-3d8c7600abb1%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"state-takes-over-investigation-into-novi-davita-dialysis-center-after-patient-death-hospitalizations"},{"id":"dszxl9","title":"Uber driver carrying passenger loses consciousness, crashes into parked car, 2 garages in Detroit","excerpt":"A 48-year-old Uber driver and a passenger were hospitalized after the driver lost consciousness and crashed into a parked car and two garages.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 12:20 p.m. in the area of Margareta Street and Grandville Avenue.According to police, the driver had just p...","content":"A 48-year-old Uber driver and a passenger were hospitalized after the driver lost consciousness and crashed into a parked car and two garages.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 12:20 p.m. in the area of Margareta Street and Grandville Avenue.According to police, the driver had just picked up a passenger and was attempting to drop the passenger off when he lost consciousness.Officials said the driver’s foot pressed the accelerator, causing the vehicle to speed forward uncontrollably.Police said the vehicle struck a parked car before crashing through two garages.Officials said both the driver and the passenger suffered injuries and were transported to a Metro Detroit hospital. Police did not immediately release the extent of their injuries or the cause of the medical emergency.The crash remains under investigation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/uber-driver-carrying-passenger-loses-consciousness-crashes-into-parked-car-2-garages-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F41c890c6-3004-49d4-a763-1138801ed30e%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uber-driver-carrying-passenger-loses-consciousness-crashes-into-parked-car-2-garages-in-detroit"},{"id":"zn3z","title":"Why parents prefer smaller experiences","excerpt":"Nassif Daher, from Biggby joins Ronia Shamona to talk about why some parents are choosing to go with smaller, more affordable experiences this summer.","content":"Nassif Daher, from Biggby joins Ronia Shamona to talk about why some parents are choosing to go with smaller, more affordable experiences this summer.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-58fgfgoa415uijsp","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:38:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F3pqnztc3zshj4drc%2F2ln3p5mrviosof3r.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"why-parents-prefer-smaller-experiences"},{"id":"j9xt6c","title":"Unique Chihuly exhibit in Grand Rapids","excerpt":"John Vanderhaagen, from the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, joins Ronia Shamona to talk about the new Chihuly exhibit.","content":"John Vanderhaagen, from the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, joins Ronia Shamona to talk about the new Chihuly exhibit.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-my1n1p8tafwanqr9","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:08:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F9xd6gfqp1hr6thdm%2F9sgvfsbcu1yop9re.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"unique-chihuly-exhibit-in-grand-rapids"},{"id":"f3zohz","title":"Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park","excerpt":"Barbara Barefield, from People of Palmer Park, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about this year's Log Cabin Day. If you're looking to volunteer, you can visit - logcabinday2026.eventbrite.com or peopleofpalmerpark.org LOGCABINDAY2026.EVENTBRITE.COM PEOPLEFORPALMERPARK.ORG","content":"Barbara Barefield, from People of Palmer Park, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about this year's Log Cabin Day. If you're looking to volunteer, you can visit - logcabinday2026.eventbrite.com or peopleofpalmerpark.org LOGCABINDAY2026.EVENTBRITE.COM PEOPLEFORPALMERPARK.ORG","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-8guftxu9l5jrvfa0","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:02:53.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fqccl5voeqggtairb%2Fnhpj9bunwxo705wl.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"log-cabin-day-at-palmer-park"},{"id":"4b5z33","title":"Inside “Young Washington”: Interview with Co-Screenwriter Tom Provost","excerpt":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins filmmaker Tom Provost to talk about his new film and the inspiration behind his “Bags  and Grace” homeless outreach work\n\n\nbagsandgrace.com\nhttps://youtu.be/LJek-kc384w?si=6yxVvxWaiilmwIN9","content":"Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins filmmaker Tom Provost to talk about his new film and the inspiration behind his “Bags  and Grace” homeless outreach work\n\n\nbagsandgrace.com\nhttps://youtu.be/LJek-kc384w?si=6yxVvxWaiilmwIN9","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-jqk23gx1fhu3efcw","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:32:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fdht97wvxmxbpoydk%2Fu5av70dh8arzg9u5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-young-washington-interview-with-co-screenwriter-tom-provost"},{"id":"mugp9g","title":"Michigan agency rejects Republican lawmaker's daycare fraud claims as 'false'","excerpt":"A Howell Republican's claims about potential fraud taking place at a daycare center in Clinton Township are \"false\", according to the state.","content":"A Howell Republican's claims about potential fraud taking place at a daycare center in Clinton Township are \"false\", according to the state.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-agency-rejects-republican-lawmakers-daycare-fraud-claims-false","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:09:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Fchild-care-getty-2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michigan-agency-rejects-republican-lawmakers-daycare-fraud-claims-as-false"},{"id":"wd04nb","title":"Michigan voter registration data appeal rejected","excerpt":"A federal appeals court rejected the Department of Justice’s appeal to access personal data of voters in Michigan.","content":"A federal appeals court rejected the Department of Justice’s appeal to access personal data of voters in Michigan.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-voter-registration-data-appeal-rejected","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:04:46.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2170447048-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michigan-voter-registration-data-appeal-rejected"},{"id":"d0yglz","title":"Detroit oil waste facility seeks approval to reopen, expand after fire: Residents protest ‘noxious fumes’","excerpt":"A Detroit oil treatment facility with a history of odor complaints that caught fire a year ago is seeking approval from the city and state regulators to reopen.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Residents near Aevitas on Detroit’s east side say they endured years o...","content":"A Detroit oil treatment facility with a history of odor complaints that caught fire a year ago is seeking approval from the city and state regulators to reopen.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Residents near Aevitas on Detroit’s east side say they endured years of noxious odors until the facility shuttered after a fire.\n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department will issue a decision letter on Aevitas’ site plan within two to three weeks, while the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is reviewing an air quality permit, with a public comment opportunity expected later this summer.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       Public Health and Safety Standing Committee (Detroit City Council) — Jun 22, 10:00 AM · Details Google · Outlook\n       City Council Formal Session (Detroit City Council) — Jun 23, 10:00 AM · Details Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Attend Detroit City Council Public Health and Safety Committee meetingThe Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will meet at 10 a.m. June 22 via Zoom to discuss matters including air quality and public health impacts in Detroit neighborhoods.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice\n       Eastside Community Network\n       JustAir\n       Ecology Center\n       Great Lakes Environmental Law Center\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch for BSEED’s decision letter on Aevitas’ plan within two to three weeks and the opening of EGLE’s public comment period on the air quality permit later this summer.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nAevitas Specialty Services Corp., which handles and recycles used hydraulic oil from the automotive industry, informed Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) Wednesday that it wants to expand its Lycaste Street facility on the east side. \n\n\n\nA fire June 30, 2025 caused extensive damage to the facility’s waste treatment machinery and caused roughly 1,000 gallons of oily water to spill onto the street, prompting Aevitas staff to close the building indefinitely. \n\n\n\nThe company’s site plan calls for the demolition of a portion of the building impacted by the fire, and an expansion of the remainder, bringing it from roughly 15,700 to 24,100 square feet, Aevitas CEO Rob Slater said at a BSEED special land use hearing Wednesday.\n\n\n\n“We have the opportunity to improve our wastewater system with better design and new equipment, as well as our oil recycling and reclamation systems,” Slater said.\n\n\n\n“In the community, there have been concerns about odors from the site. We don’t dispute that.”\n\n\n\nThe odors largely stem from sulfuric compounds within the waste oils Aevitas treats; the facility uses sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide to treat and separate water and oils from the industrial byproducts it receives, he said. \n\n\n\nAevitas has received five air quality violations and 64 air complaint investigation reports from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) since 2012. Four violations were for “persistent objectionable odors” impacting residents who live downwind of the building, according to EGLE documents. \n\n\n\n“I have suffered through the noxious fumes, waking me up out of my sleep, just being so pungent and so unpleasant,” east side resident Latonya Foster said. \n\n\n\n“I’ve been honestly complaining about this place for years now, and it seems to me that it’s not a healthy thing.”\n\n\n\nIn October, the Detroit City Council approved a resolution introduced by Councilmember Latisha Johnson that outlined pathways for the city to fine or penalize Canadian-owned Aevitas.\n\n\n\nNuisance odor ‘permeates through the entire community’\n\n\n\nAs part of the proposed rebuild, Slater said the facility’s updated design would enclose some of its oil tanks, install a scrubber system for odor control on some of them, and install a foam fire suppression system.\n\n\n\nAt Wednesday’s hearing, representatives from departments including the Detroit Health Department, the City Planning Commission, and the Fire Department questioned Slater, noting resident complaints and state investigations into nuisance odors. \n\n\n\nScott Withington, a city environmental health manager, said Aevitas should address in writing the ways it will control odor and truck traffic from its operations.\n\n\n\nHe raised concerns about the facility’s fugitive dust mitigation, noting the gravel surface surrounding the property could “increase the potential issues with dust and trackout, especially after heavy rainstorms and other conditions.”\n\n\n\nHilton Kincaid, director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the city, said the facility should have a redundancy system for any wastewater runoff.\n\n\n\n“Once they get into the sewer system and those gasses start coming out, when we have the perfect amount of rain, it just permeates through the entire community,” said Kincaid. \n\n\n\n“We start getting those complaints, and we have to come out and try to find out what the problem is, and bring down the fears of the community.”\n\n\n\nState to take public comments on Aevitas permit\n\n\n\nAevitas projects annual emissions of 5.6 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 1.1 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and 0.25 tons of particulate matter, the company said in its April air quality permit application to EGLE. \n\n\n\nThe application is being reviewed, said EGLE spokesperson Josef Stephens. A public comment period on the draft permit is likely to open later this summer. \n\n\n\nAt Wednesday’s city hearing, Slater said the Aevitas facility does not have any air monitoring along its property line, but that monitors may be agreed upon with EGLE during the permitting process. \n\n\n\nAndrew Bashi, a Great Lakes Environmental Law Center attorney, said at the city hearing he believes Aevitas’ projected emissions “are significantly undercounted.” \n\n\n\nSoutheast Michigan is in nonattainment of ozone standards. The environmental law group is pursuing legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency to move the region from moderate to serious nonattainment status, which would result in stricter pollution controls.\n\n\n\nIn addition to permission from BSEED and EGLE, Aevitas is seeking a discharge permit from the Great Lakes Water Authority for treated wastewater. The facility’s sewage system is separate from the city’s wastewater system, Slater said. \n\n\n\nAevitas expects to demolish a portion of the property as soon as July 20, Slater said. The company submitted a demolition notice to EGLE June 15.\n\n\n\nResidents push city to deny Aevitas site plan\n\n\n\nResidents and community advocates who spoke at Wednesday’s hearing said that in lieu of stronger pollution enforcement from state regulators, they want the city to deny Aevitas’ application. \n\n\n\nValencia Stoudamire, a resident in the Jefferson Village condominiums near Aevitas, said she doesn’t “expect that they will be a strong community partner going forward.”\n\n\n\n“There has been no communication, to my knowledge, with this community about what’s transpired there,” said Stoudamire. “My mother was receiving hospice care in my home, and I wanted to open the windows so she could get fresh air, and we had to close them back because of the smell.” \n\n\n\nNo decision was made at the BSEED public hearing. A decision letter will be drafted within two to three weeks, according to city documents.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/detroit-oil-recycler-reopen-fire/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Ethan Bakuli","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:30:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FIMG_0677_0-1024x768.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-oil-waste-facility-seeks-approval-to-reopen-expand-after-fire-residents-protest-noxious-fume"},{"id":"2hwes2","title":"Jobbie Nooner 2026 returns to Lake St. Clair this June","excerpt":"Known for its tomfoolery and partying, Michigan's “Mardi Gras on Water\" has been going on for years.","content":"Known for its tomfoolery and partying, Michigan's “Mardi Gras on Water\" has been going on for years.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/jobbie-nooner-2026-lake-st-clair","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:43:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F06%2Fjobbie-nooner.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jobbie-nooner-2026-returns-to-lake-st-clair-this-june"},{"id":"mp74mr","title":"Storms produce golf ball-sized hail ahead of warmer weekend in Metro Detroit","excerpt":"Thursday’s thunderstorms produced pockets of severe weather across parts of Southeast Michigan, while much of Metro Detroit escaped the strongest storms.Storm reports Thursday afternoon and evening included golf ball-sized hail in Capac and Emmett in St. Clair County. Quarter-sized hail was repor...","content":"Thursday’s thunderstorms produced pockets of severe weather across parts of Southeast Michigan, while much of Metro Detroit escaped the strongest storms.Storm reports Thursday afternoon and evening included golf ball-sized hail in Capac and Emmett in St. Clair County. Quarter-sized hail was reported in Deerfield Township in Lapeer County.The reports aligned with earlier forecasts that placed the greatest severe weather threat across the Thumb and Tri-Cities.Across Southeast Michigan, many communities experienced rain and thunderstorms, with some downpours and gusty winds, but most of Metro Detroit avoided widespread severe weather.As the cold front exits, a much quieter weather pattern settles in for the weekend.FridayFriday will be cooler, with highs in the mid-70s. Much of Southeast Michigan should remain dry, although a few showers are possible near and south of I-94 Friday evening.Saturday and SundayThe weekend looks favorable for outdoor plans. High temperatures climb to around 80 on Saturday and lower 80s on Sunday under a mix of sun and clouds. The stretch of comfortable weather should provide good conditions for festivals, youth sports, cookouts, and the remaining games of the Astros-Tigers series at Comerica Park, with first pitches scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Friday, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, and 1:40 p.m. Sunday.Attention then turns to what could become the biggest weather story of the season so far.Workweek HeatA strengthening dome of high pressure will build across the Great Lakes early next week, sending temperatures sharply higher. Highs are expected to approach 90 degrees on Monday before climbing well into the 90s on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.With rising humidity, heat index values are forecast to exceed 100 degrees at times.If Metro Detroit reaches at least 90 degrees for three consecutive days, it would officially qualify as a heat wave. The current 4Warn Weather forecasts suggest that scenario is becoming increasingly likely.The timing is significant as many families finalize outdoor plans ahead of the Fourth of July holiday week. Prolonged heat can quickly become dangerous, particularly for older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and anyone without access to air conditioning. It will be essential to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives.After Thursday’s thunderstorms, Southeast Michigan’s weather story shifts from isolated severe storms to what could become a dangerous heat wave.Do you have storm photos, including images of the hail that impacted parts of the region? Share your photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/26/storms-produce-golf-ball-sized-hail-ahead-of-warmer-weekend-in-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:17:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F824118d9-2fec-4677-94fa-d62e57da18ff%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"storms-produce-golf-ball-sized-hail-ahead-of-warmer-weekend-in-metro-detroit"},{"id":"nsv7ga","title":"Metro Detroit’s rainy weather continues before potential heat wave builds","excerpt":"Metro Detroit is getting a couple of days of rain showers and comfortable temperatures.Keep an umbrella nearby, with rain showers moving through the area on Wednesday night. Lows will be in the mid 50s to near 60 degrees.ThursdayThe unsettled weather pattern will continue late Wednesday into Thur...","content":"Metro Detroit is getting a couple of days of rain showers and comfortable temperatures.Keep an umbrella nearby, with rain showers moving through the area on Wednesday night. Lows will be in the mid 50s to near 60 degrees.ThursdayThe unsettled weather pattern will continue late Wednesday into Thursday morning as additional showers and thunderstorms move across Southeast Michigan. Some thunderstorms could become strong Thursday afternoon and evening as warmer, more humid air returns to the region.Although the severe weather threat remains low, Thursday’s strongest storms could produce brief downpours and isolated gusty winds, particularly south of the M-59.Friday and weekendDrier weather is expected to return to most of Metro Detroit on Friday, although areas closer to the Ohio border could still see an isolated shower. The weekend appears largely favorable for outdoor plans, with temperatures climbing back into the upper 70s and lower 80s under a mix of sunshine and clouds.Attention is already turning to next week, when a significant warming trend is expected to develop across the Great Lakes. High temperatures are forecast to be near 90 degrees by Monday and lower to mid 90s in the following days, while humidity levels steadily increase.The combination of temperatures in the 90s and dew points rising into the 70s could create dangerous heat indices and may eventually require heat-related advisories if current forecasts hold. Next weekNights will offer little relief, with lows only in the 70s. The early-July heat will arrive just ahead of Independence Day, raising concerns for outdoor workers, athletes, festivalgoers, and anyone planning to spend extended time outdoors.The 4Warn Weather team will continue to monitor the potential for a heat wave as Southeast Michigan heads into the final days of June and the start of the Fourth of July holiday week.Share your weather photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/25/metro-detroits-rainy-weather-continues-before-potential-heat-wave-builds/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:51:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F824118d9-2fec-4677-94fa-d62e57da18ff%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-detroits-rainy-weather-continues-before-potential-heat-wave-builds"},{"id":"26maps","title":"Another Detroit police shooting in the city after officers met with gunfire during search warrant","excerpt":"A man is dead after Detroit police fatally shot him while serving a search warrant in the city in the early evening on Thursday. The investigation is ongoing, but police offered preliminary details on the case, saying the warrant was connected to a felonious assault earlier this month.","content":"A man is dead after Detroit police fatally shot him while serving a search warrant in the city in the early evening on Thursday. The investigation is ongoing, but police offered preliminary details on the case, saying the warrant was connected to a felonious assault earlier this month.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-shooting-search-warrant-gunfire","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Robin.Murdoch@fox.com (Robin Murdoch)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:08:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Frosemont-detroit-police-shooting-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-detroit-police-shooting-in-the-city-after-officers-met-with-gunfire-during-search-warrant"},{"id":"hc2jpb","title":"Garden City officials seize over 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks","excerpt":"17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives were seized and officials say it possibly prevented a disaster.","content":"17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives were seized and officials say it possibly prevented a disaster.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/garden-city-officials-seize-over-17000-pounds-illegal-fireworks","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jessica.Dupnack@fox.com (Jessica Dupnack)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:03:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-25t221333.648.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"garden-city-officials-seize-over-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks"},{"id":"84ys81","title":"Detroit police shoot, kill man during search warrant after officers met with gunfire","excerpt":"A man was fatally shot by police after officers serving a search warrant were met with gunfire on Detroit’s west side.Detroit police Deputy Chief Arnold Williams said officers were serving a search warrant around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday (June 25) connected to a felonious assault investigation that ...","content":"A man was fatally shot by police after officers serving a search warrant were met with gunfire on Detroit’s west side.Detroit police Deputy Chief Arnold Williams said officers were serving a search warrant around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday (June 25) connected to a felonious assault investigation that happened earlier this month.Williams said officers entered the location and encountered a person who fired shots at them.“They were met with a subject that was firing shots at them,” said Williams. “They returned fire, fatally wounding the subject.”Police said the incident remains under preliminary investigation and additional details will be released later.Williams said investigators reviewed body camera footage at the scene, and the video appeared to confirm the initial account given by police.He said the investigation will continue, with the Michigan State Police expected to handle the review as part of the homicide task force process.Police have not released the identity of the officer who fired shots or provided details about the officer’s experience.Williams said the man officers were looking for was the only registered occupant of the home.The investigation remains ongoing.Watch the full presser below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/detroit-police-shoot-kill-man-during-search-warrant-after-officers-met-with-gunfire/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr, Noelle Friel","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:09:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F25f7e883-b9a7-4fb9-9de1-cdbb0058cb9a%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-police-shoot-kill-man-during-search-warrant-after-officers-met-with-gunfire"},{"id":"8wwz5g","title":"Scene active as police shoot, kill man on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Detroit police shoot, kill man during search warrant after officers met with gunfireThe incident occurred on Thursday (June 25) in the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue and 7 Mile Road, prompting a respons...","content":"An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Detroit police shoot, kill man during search warrant after officers met with gunfireThe incident occurred on Thursday (June 25) in the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue and 7 Mile Road, prompting a response from police and emergency crews, who set up a staging area.Local 4 is heading to the scene and will provide updates as they become available, but the victim’s condition has not been released as of 7:55 p.m.The Detroit Police Department’s Media Relations team was responding to the scene, and officials said additional information would be provided, including a media briefing with sound available.Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting or the circumstances involving the officer or officers involved.This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/26/scene-active-as-police-shoot-kill-man-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:02:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FAP2TTBBVLFFBXGA5QIGL6S3QGA.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scene-active-as-police-shoot-kill-man-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"azyz0f","title":"Police shoot person on Detroit’s west side; investigation underway","excerpt":"An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Scene active as police shoot, kill man on Detroit’s west sideThe incident occurred on Thursday (June 25) in the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue and 7 Mile Road, prompting a response from police and emerg...","content":"An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Scene active as police shoot, kill man on Detroit’s west sideThe incident occurred on Thursday (June 25) in the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue and 7 Mile Road, prompting a response from police and emergency crews, who set up a staging area.Local 4 is heading to the scene and will provide updates as they become available, but the victim’s condition has not been released as of 7:55 p.m.The Detroit Police Department’s Media Relations team was responding to the scene, and officials said additional information would be provided, including a media briefing with sound available.Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting or the circumstances involving the officer or officers involved.This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/police-shoot-person-on-detroits-west-side-investigation-underway/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:40:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FW74PTCI6WREXHKT4ZPIDKOGTBI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-shoot-person-on-detroits-west-side-investigation-underway"},{"id":"w5hlza","title":"Detroit woman killed in collision with wrong-way driver on southbound I-75","excerpt":"Michigan State Police have confirmed that a 38-year-old woman from Detroit has died following an early morning crash involving a wrong-way driver on southbound I-75 near downtown Detroit.Police dispatch received calls about a wrong-way driver on the freeway around 4 a.m. Minutes later, police rec...","content":"Michigan State Police have confirmed that a 38-year-old woman from Detroit has died following an early morning crash involving a wrong-way driver on southbound I-75 near downtown Detroit.Police dispatch received calls about a wrong-way driver on the freeway around 4 a.m. Minutes later, police received additional calls about a rollover crash involving two vehicles on I-75 between Grand River Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard.The suspected wrong-way driver was also injured in the crash and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Investigators say they have not yet identified any contributing factors that may have caused the driver to travel the wrong way on I-75.All lanes of the southbound freeway were closed for several hours while Michigan State Police reconstructed the crash site.The investigation remains ongoing.Update: Family speaks out after Detroit woman killed in suspected wrong-way crash on I-75","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/fatal-wrong-way-crash-closes-all-lanes-of-southbound-i-75-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:22:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FB6XMVLYKCZASTH3ZNSIA5KOHRQ.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-woman-killed-in-collision-with-wrong-way-driver-on-southbound-i-75"},{"id":"5ljaln","title":"Authorities seize more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks","excerpt":"This seizure truly could have prevented a disaster. We're talking about commercial-grade fireworks and explosives here that should never be in the hands of amateurs.\n\n\nThis is what investigators with the state licensing agency, LARA, and the State Fire Marshal discovered.","content":"This seizure truly could have prevented a disaster. We're talking about commercial-grade fireworks and explosives here that should never be in the hands of amateurs.\n\n\nThis is what investigators with the state licensing agency, LARA, and the State Fire Marshal discovered.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-07t7kw04vsjmgon2","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:20:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fp5fqw71s197fre2v%2Fapvw5vqsklw9gqpe.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"authorities-seize-more-than-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks"},{"id":"jpn0lo","title":"Detroit police shoot and kill man who opened fire on them","excerpt":"Police say around 6:30 p.m. they were serving a search warrant related to a felonious assault that happened earlier this month. When officers made their way inside the home, they say they were met with gunfire.","content":"Police say around 6:30 p.m. they were serving a search warrant related to a felonious assault that happened earlier this month. When officers made their way inside the home, they say they were met with gunfire.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ed0vf3kc1fnbo53w","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:16:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fipfjl1j48vp2ex6e%2F767yzfjv75j6c8hm.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-police-shoot-and-kill-man-who-opened-fire-on-them"},{"id":"p9uw3x","title":"Detroit police shooting leaves one man dead, investigation ongoing","excerpt":"A police shooting in a Detroit neighborhood left one man dead Thursday evening.","content":"A police shooting in a Detroit neighborhood left one man dead Thursday evening.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead-investigation-ongoing","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Lauren.Edwards@fox.com (Lauren Edwards)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:12:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimg_0691-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-police-shooting-leaves-one-man-dead-investigation-ongoing"},{"id":"a3765h","title":"Detroit releases report with plans to tackle community health issues","excerpt":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nMayor Mary Sheffield’s administration says that after hearing from residents it now plans to tackle some of Detroit’s top public health and eq...","content":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nMayor Mary Sheffield’s administration says that after hearing from residents it now plans to tackle some of Detroit’s top public health and equity issues, including maternal and infant health, as well as access to food and healthcare, with goal setting starting this year.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit Health Department on Tuesday, June 23 released its most comprehensive report detailing community health since 2018. At least 6,000 Detroiters weighed in with their top concerns, which include maternal and infant health, chronic conditions, healthy food access and healthcare access as part of the city’s Community Health Assessment.\n\n\n\n“We know that every decision that we make, from housing, to transportation, to parks and economic development ultimately impacts the health and well-being of our residents,” Sheffield said at the June 23 report announcement at the Kemeny Recreation Center in southwest Detroit.\n\n\n\nThe report focuses on a “health in all” policies approach, which involves partnerships with city departments to advance internal policies promoting public health through economic development, transportation and considerations of accessibility barriers among residents.\n\n\n\nDetroit Health Department Director Ali Abazeed said 90% of life expectancy happens out in the community, in what people experience on a day-to-day basis, while 10% happens within “the four walls of a hospital or medical clinic,” and that the policy approach would help tackle accessibility barriers.\n\n\n\n“The health outcomes of Detroiters are not inevitable. They’ve been designed by decades — if not longer — of decisions that we have made, people have made, over time. That includes decisions around housing, around transportation, around who gets included and excluded into local economies,” he said.\n\n\n\n“So if that hypothesis is true, which is what the health in all policies idea is based on, then it behooves us to take this health in all policies approach, which means, how do we include all parts of city government? How do we include all parts of a local city to improve to play a role in improving the health outcome of Detroiters? That’s fundamentally what this community health assessment is all about, and then also what the community health improvement plan is all about.”\n\n\n\nMaternal and infant health\n\n\n\nDue to insufficient resources, the city faces maternal and infant health issues driven by racial disparities, according to the city, thus affecting high infant mortality rates. Detroit’s infant mortality rate was at a high of 16.7 per 1,000 live births. As of 2023, those numbers declined to 12.2 per 1,000, which still is high.\n\n\n\nThe health department has set a goal to solve these issues by Dec 31 of this year by developing policies to improve birthing outcomes that would reduce infant mortality, and working with coalition partners to promote health equity.\n\n\n\nThe city also plans to reduce transit barriers for mothers and caregivers, boost efforts to expand access to healthy food and breastfeeding support, and help connect adolescents with special needs to a system of care.\n\n\n\nChronic conditions\n\n\n\nSystemic barriers, including a lack of trust in healthcare providers and insufficient management of care, coupled with chronic conditions, has contributed to lower life expectancy rates in the city.\n\n\n\nThe health department’s goal is to solve these barriers by Dec. 31, 2028 by expanding partnerships between the local food system, recreational pathways and healthcare.\n\n\n\nThe city said it will connect residents to food-related programs and promote physical activity through its green spaces, such as the Joe Louis Greenway. Boosting access to asthma services for adults and children is also how officials plan to reach residents who need resources to reduce asthma triggers.\n\n\n\nThis also includes educational training on medicines and services to manage asthma, and partnering with local organizations on developing a “health in all” approach to enhance city ordinances related to air pollution.\n\n\n\nHeathy food access\n\n\n\nProximity, affordability, a lack of nutrition education and a plethora of unhealthy options have hindered healthy food access, officials said.\n\n\n\nBy Dec. 31, the city said it plans to partner with urban farmers to connect Detroiters with nearby locally grown food, join response efforts to support community and mutual aid for residents eligible for SNAP benefits, and advocate for funding to prevent food insecurity in “food desert” tracts. As of 2023, at least 54% of Detroiters living below the federal poverty level are SNAP recipients.\n\n\n\nThe health department said it also plans to promote educational efforts on healthy eating on a budget, preparing and storing produce, and increasing awareness of farmers markets that accept SNAP programs.\n\n\n\nHealthcare access\n\n\n\nSocial and economic barriers prevent access to healthcare among residents. Participants identified proximity to care, gaps in healthcare providers’ understanding of the unique needs of diverse communities, extended wait times, a lack of trust in providers, and challenges navigating insurance as their top concerns.\n\n\n\nBy Dec. 31, 2027, the city said it plans to host health fairs promoting well-being, deploy mobile health units in neighborhoods for screenings, and provide essential healthcare services to students and families with the Detroit Public Schools Community District Health Hubs.\n\n\n\nThe city also said it plans to expand mental health and harm reduction training, including Narcan distribution and outreach to residents and businesses, and to facilitate connections to mental health resources.\n\n\n\nDana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@freepress.com. Follow her: @DanaAfana. ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-releases-report-with-plans-to-tackle-community-health-issues/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:15:53.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F90659967007-img-4996.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-releases-report-with-plans-to-tackle-community-health-issues"},{"id":"2cwqkz","title":"Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead?","excerpt":"Michigan has forgiven more than $200 million in medical debt for about 280,000 residents since 2024 \nThe state allocated $4.5 million for the effort amid a bipartisan push to effect more reforms \nPolicy analysts warn medical debt forgiveness is limited in impact, with the state lacking several re...","content":"Michigan has forgiven more than $200 million in medical debt for about 280,000 residents since 2024 \nThe state allocated $4.5 million for the effort amid a bipartisan push to effect more reforms \nPolicy analysts warn medical debt forgiveness is limited in impact, with the state lacking several regulations on debt collections and payments\n\n\nMichigan took another step Monday in its effort to eliminate medical debt for thousands of residents. \t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tThe state announced it would wipe out $74 million in medical debt for 71,871 individuals. It’s the second round of a program that began last year, when the state said it would help residents erase more than $144 million in medical debt. \nThe move comes amid a bipartisan push to offer patients more protections from collections by keeping them from going underwater on their hospital bills.\nOfficials say more than $200 million in medical debt has been forgiven for roughly 280,000 Michiganders since the program launched last year.\nAbout 1 in 11 adults in Michigan — about 690,000 people — report having at least $250 in medical debt, according to a University of Michigan policy brief published in April.\nRelated: \n\nMichigan Senate OKs medical debt plan to cap interest, limit collections\nMichigan medical debts, anger soar as hospitals spend billions on expansions\nMichigan Medicaid rolls drop 5%, prompting fears of surge in uninsured\n\nGov. Gretchen Whitmer, who approved allocating $4.5 million toward medical debt forgiveness in the 2024 budget, said the latest development “ensures fewer Michigan families must choose between putting food on the table or paying their medical bills, at a time when so many already are struggling with rising costs on the essentials driven by tariffs, cuts to Medicaid, and the Iran War.”\nThe state is working with Undue Medical Debt to administer the relief. Leadership at the nonprofit organization say they have separate programs with Kalamazoo, Oakland and Wayne counties where they’ve been able to erase an additional $80 million in medical debt.\nDaniel Lempert, Undue’s vice president of communication and marketing, says the nonprofit is able to relieve $100 of medical debt for every dollar received by the organization.\n“Medical debt is a very unique kind of debt,” Lempert told Bridge Michigan. “We basically approach hospitals, physicians groups, ambulance companies, anyone who owns medical debt that’s unpaid, and we buy it in bulk for pennies or less on the dollar.”\nThe ‘ripple effects’ of debt\nThe state’s relief program may come too late to alleviate the central crises people face because of medical debt, according to Citizens Research Council of Michigan health policy research associate Karley Abramson. \nMedical debt “has an impact on their credit scores, and some go into bankruptcy, and then they have to delay care, and that leads to even more expensive care down the road,” Abramson told Bridge. “There’s only so much that the forgiveness can do after the fact.”\nWhile medical debt relief offers a pathway to financial stability, Abramson says lawmakers should focus on front-end policies to prevent the “ripple effects” caused by obtaining medical debt in the first place.\nMichigan lacks certain policies that exist in other states to regulate medical debt, she said, including mandated financial assistance and payment plans for certain patients, caps on medical debt interest rates, lawsuit protections and hospital reporting requirements.\nDebt issues are only expected to compound, Abramson said, as more people lose access to health insurance due to rising costs and the expiration of premium tax credits, and Medicaid amid new guidelines approved by Congress last year.\n“Everything with health care is always overlapping with other things that are going on,” she said.\nUndue’s Lempert agrees on the need for broader policy reform amid the federal changes. He contends that medical debt forgiveness can offer emotional relief in addition to the removal of a major financial pressure.“We really see it as sort of a one-two punch — both the merits of the debt relief, and also commitment to upstream policy, work to ideally stymie the creation of new unpayable medical debts.”\nState lawmakers are proposing several solutions to the problem. \nIn March, the Michigan Senate approved a package of bills to offer more protections against medical bill collections and the development of payment plans.\nThe state Senate also passed other bills to establish a “Medical Debt Act” to limit debt collector and creditor communications, in addition to related legislation that would force the state to create a debt relief fund. \nThe Michigan House is considering its own legislation to effect the same issues.The medical debt bills were voted out of committee Wednesday, June 17, for consideration by the full House.\nThis article first appeared on Bridge Michigan and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.\n PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: \"https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-forgives-200m-in-medical-debt-should-it-help-prevent-debt-instead/\", urlref: window.location.href }); } }","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-forgives-200m-in-medical-debt-should-it-help-prevent-debt-instead/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Eli Newman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:25:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWhitmerMedicalDebt071725_MI-e1782158261733.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C743%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michigan-forgives-200m-in-medical-debt-should-it-help-prevent-debt-instead"},{"id":"5gdswa","title":"Op-ed: Building a future where every child can swim","excerpt":"Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5 to 14, but it doesn’t have to be. Preventing drowning and expanding access to water safety education requires all of us to continue investing in and creating opportun...","content":"Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5 to 14, but it doesn’t have to be. Preventing drowning and expanding access to water safety education requires all of us to continue investing in and creating opportunities for children to learn how to swim. \n\n\n\nThe Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation have made this work a priority. We know swim lessons save lives, and we believe every child should have the opportunity to learn how to swim and feel confident around water.\n\n\n\nAt the Metroparks, we’ve set an ambitious goal: providing 6,000 free swim lessons annually by 2028. \n\n\n\nMichigan is surrounded by water. From pools to rivers and the Great Lakes, water is part of everyday life. Yet too many children, particularly those in urban communities, still lack access to swim lessons and water safety education. Here in Detroit, nearly 70% of children have little to no swimming experience, not because they don’t want to learn, but because they face significant barriers. A limited number of pools, transportation challenges and the cost of lessons have prevented too many families from gaining the skills and confidence needed to enjoy the water safely.\n\n\n\nThat’s why we’ve focused on bringing lessons directly into communities. Since 2021, through our Everyone in the Pool initiative and Detroit’s Swim in the D program, we’ve provided free swim lessons to more than 11,000 children and adults across Southeast Michigan. This year alone, we’ll reach more than 5,100 residents through partnerships with schools, recreation centers and community organizations.\n\n\n\nAmy McMillan\n\n\n\nWe’re also making sure people can get their hands on critical safety resources. Over the past two summers, the Metroparks and our partners have distributed thousands of free life jackets to Metro Detroit residents because we know life jackets save lives and cost should never be a barrier to water safety.\n\n\n\nAt its core, Everyone in the Pool is about taking our work beyond the borders of the Metroparks. We believe access to swim lessons and water safety education shouldn’t depend on whether a family can get to one of our parks.\n\n\n\nThat same commitment to meeting families where they are inspired a major investment. Last year, in partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, we opened the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, our 14th park and first location in the city of Detroit. The Water Garden allows children and families to explore natural resources and build connections with the outdoors in the heart of the city. The opening marked an important milestone in bringing even more Metroparks experiences directly into Detroit neighborhoods.\n\n\n\nBut there is still more work to do. While we’ve made significant progress, we want to reach more children, bring programming into more communities and create additional opportunities for families to access swim lessons and water safety education. We’re hopeful that more schools, nonprofits, community organizations and corporate partners will join us in helping expand this work.\n\n\n\nCrystal Perkins\n\n\n\nFor families looking to take advantage of free swim lessons, registration for Session Two of the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Swim in the D program opens at 10 a.m. June 27. The session runs from July 20 through Aug. 15 at recreation centers across the city. Families can also sign up for lessons through the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit at locations throughout Southeast Michigan. We encourage families to register as soon as possible. These programs are in high demand. Spots fill quickly and we don’t want families to miss the opportunity to participate. Information about swim lessons, water safety resources and registration opportunities can be found at metroparks.com/everyone-in-the-pool.\n\n\n\nOur goal is simple: ensure more children have the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to enjoy Michigan’s waters safely. We’ve made important progress, but we’re just getting started.  \n\n\n\nAmy McMillan is the CEO of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Under Amy McMillan’s leadership, Huron-Clinton Metroparks launched its first park in the City of Detroit.\n\n\n\nCrystal Perkins is the Director of the General Services Department for the City of Detroit, which manages the city’s 310 public parks and 16 recreation centers. ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/op-ed-building-a-future-where-every-child-can-swim/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Amy McMillan and Crystal Perkins","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F07%2FCybelleCodishBelleIsle15.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"op-ed-building-a-future-where-every-child-can-swim"},{"id":"8knrl3","title":"DaVita Dialysis patient sounds off amid death investigation","excerpt":"A state investigation is underway after a patient died, and several others were hospitalized following treatment at a Metro Detroit dialysis center.","content":"A state investigation is underway after a patient died, and several others were hospitalized following treatment at a Metro Detroit dialysis center.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/davita-dialysis-patient-sounds-off-amid-death-investigation","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amy.Lange@fox.com (Amy Lange)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:34:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-25t190713.166.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"davita-dialysis-patient-sounds-off-amid-death-investigation"},{"id":"5xeu0p","title":"FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Arnold fallout, Stewart traded & what's next for Red Wings?","excerpt":"FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the fallout from Terrion Arnold's arrest on the Detroit Lions, as well as the Detroit Pistons trading Isaiah Stewart and what could come next for the Detroit Red Wings as the draft approaches amid Captain Dyl...","content":"FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the fallout from Terrion Arnold's arrest on the Detroit Lions, as well as the Detroit Pistons trading Isaiah Stewart and what could come next for the Detroit Red Wings as the draft approaches amid Captain Dylan Larkin's trade request.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-cnlqmgcn4mbw3vo3","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:19:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Focf17z9gnsr92twv%2F4pjgndhsg07m0hl2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fox-2-sports-wrap-arnold-fallout-stewart-traded-whats-next-for-red-wings"},{"id":"mg3ojr","title":"List of active weather alerts as severe weather moves through southeast Michigan","excerpt":"Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Thursday, June 25, as storms move through the region. Click here for the latest forecast from our 4Warn Weather team.Here’s a list of the alerts by county.Wayne CountyNo active weather alerts.Oakland CountyNo active weather alerts.Macomb CountyNo act...","content":"Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Thursday, June 25, as storms move through the region. Click here for the latest forecast from our 4Warn Weather team.Here’s a list of the alerts by county.Wayne CountyNo active weather alerts.Oakland CountyNo active weather alerts.Macomb CountyNo active weather alerts.Washtenaw CountyNo active weather alerts.Monroe CountyNo active weather alerts.Livingston CountyNo active weather alerts.Lenawee CountyNo active weather alerts.Lapeer CountyNo active weather alerts.Genesee CountyNo active weather alerts.St. Clair CountyNo active weather alerts.Sanilac CountyNo active weather alerts.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/list-of-active-weather-alerts-as-severe-weather-moves-through-southeast-michigan/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:02:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FKWQQMRNMPRHQ7NXIHBVSHGQF54.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"list-of-active-weather-alerts-as-severe-weather-moves-through-southeast-michigan"},{"id":"djuvnx","title":"Warren mom warns parents after 13-year-old son dies from ‘Choking Game’ challenge","excerpt":"A Warren family is grieving the loss of a 13-year-old boy they say died after taking part in the so-called “Choking Game” — a dangerous social media challenge that briefly cuts off oxygen to produce a quick high. Now, his mother is speaking out, hoping her son’s story saves another family from th...","content":"A Warren family is grieving the loss of a 13-year-old boy they say died after taking part in the so-called “Choking Game” — a dangerous social media challenge that briefly cuts off oxygen to produce a quick high. Now, his mother is speaking out, hoping her son’s story saves another family from the same heartbreak.A life cut shortJustin Bernath loved sports, music and giving back to his community. By all accounts, he was a kid who lived life fully and loved every moment of it.“He would have never wanted to die, never. He loved his life, loved life to the fullest. And he would never want that,” said his mother, Erin Bernath.Justin died June 9 of this year after participating in the dangerous online trend. The “Choking Game” encourages kids to briefly restrict their breathing for a quick rush — a stunt that can cause permanent brain damage or, as in Justin’s case, death.Not a new dangerThe “Choking Game” isn’t new — it’s been around for decades. But social media has given it a wider, faster reach, putting it in front of younger and more vulnerable audiences. Across the country, news organizations are tracking deaths linked to the dangerous challenge.Clinical psychologist Dr. Rose Moten says the appeal isn’t hard to understand when you consider how the adolescent brain works.“As adults, we can look at these challenges and say, ‘Why would you engage yourself in something so dangerous?’ But they haven’t reached that stage of development where they understand the consequences of their behavior,” Moten said.Why kids say yesMoten says the drive to fit in plays a major role in why children take part in risky online trends.“Social belongingness is a powerful motivator for children, and it should be,” she said.She encourages parents to build open, safe relationships with their kids — creating space for honest conversations about the pressures kids face online before a dangerous dare becomes a tragedy.Justin’s mom becomes his voiceAs painful as it is to relive, Erin says her son would have wanted her to speak up.“Kids are supposed to be kids. They’re not supposed to be doing these crazy things that you know aren’t healthy. ‘But, it’s cool.’ It’s not cool. It’s not cool. I think life is cool. I think my son living is cool, you know?” she said.Surrounded by family and friends who chant “Justin Strong,” Erin is spreading that message — and calling on social media platforms to do more to remove harmful content before it reaches another child.Justin’s grandmother, Lori Danek, echoed that call with a simple, powerful hope.“If we can help one family not feel the grief that we have, it will be worth it,” Danek said.Through it all, Erin draws strength from the boy she lost — and the words he left her with.“He used to call me his warrior and say, ‘Mom, you can do anything.’ So it’s helping more and more,” she said. The family has set up a GoFundMe to honor Justin’s legacy. Click here to donate.TikTok, Meta and YouTube were contacted about their practices regarding the removal of dangerous content. As of publication, none had responded.Watch the full interview below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/warren-mom-warns-parents-after-13-year-old-son-dies-from-choking-game-challenge/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F025d75e4-cef8-46f3-8adb-4f89d0937941%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"warren-mom-warns-parents-after-13-year-old-son-dies-from-choking-game-challenge"},{"id":"gkbmh","title":"What’s replacing Lakeside Mall? A $1 billion neighborhood -- and the funding just fell into place","excerpt":"Nearly two years after Lakeside Mall closed its doors, Sterling Heights is one step closer to redeveloping the 100-acre site into a mixed-use development -- and the funding to make it happen just fell into place. This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a $2...","content":"Nearly two years after Lakeside Mall closed its doors, Sterling Heights is one step closer to redeveloping the 100-acre site into a mixed-use development -- and the funding to make it happen just fell into place. This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a $270,678,999 Transformational Brownfield Plan to support redevelopment of the former mall site.$1B project takes shapeThe plan calls for approximately 1,545 residential units across nine multifamily buildings, 154,007 square feet of new retail space, a central community park, green space and a mix of parking options. When complete, the project is estimated to generate more than $621 million in total capital investment. “In order to get a billion-dollar investment in a community, it’s going to require some incentives at the local level and at the state level and that’s taken years,” said Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool. “It’s taken about three years just to get through that process.”Vanderpool says the city’s vision for the project actually began more than a decade ago, making this approval a long time coming.“We wanted to control our destiny. We wanted something that would be everlasting and last for generations. That’s why we’ve been so focused on this master plan and hard at work. To see it start to come to life is super exciting,” Vanderpool said.What comes nextThe project, led by Miami-based developer Lionheart Capital through its subsidiary Lakeside OOTB Ventures, LLC, will move forward in phases.Demolition of the 1.5 million-square-foot structure is projected to begin in early 2027.Before construction can begin, the city must first build out new infrastructure -- roads, sidewalks, paths, utilities and sewer systems. The City of Sterling Heights also intends to issue approximately $27.6 million in bonds to help cover those infrastructure costs.Community reactionFor many residents, the memories tied to Lakeside Mall run deep.Kevin Kmiec, who lives in Clinton Township, was there to witness both ends of the mall’s story -- when it opened and closed.“I remember going there. I remember going here. I remember a good deal over there,” Kmiec said.Not everyone is eager to see the mall go. Renee Torres, who lives in Shelby Township, says she wants her mall back.“I think in the long run, people are going to miss their malls,” Torres said.But Kmiec says he’s optimistic about what’s ahead.“It’s going to really look nice when it’s over,” he said.On social media, residents had mixed reactions. Some were sad to see the shopping destination go, while others were excited about what a walkable downtown could mean for the community. Regional impactCity and state leaders are calling this a once-in-a-generation opportunity.“Lakeside Town Center is one of the most transformational projects in Sterling Heights’ history, and really for the entire region,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “This is the kind of once-in-a-generation investment that creates thousands of jobs, drives major economic activity and turns a former retail site into a vibrant mixed-use, walkable destination for living, working, shopping and gathering.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/whats-replacing-lakeside-mall-a-1-billion-neighborhood-and-the-funding-just-fell-into-place/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jacob Nagel","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:43:16.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F60ddb712-9def-4255-9d53-55bb77c495b4%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"whats-replacing-lakeside-mall-a-1-billion-neighborhood-and-the-funding-just-fell-into-place"},{"id":"4wwmrs","title":"Detroit Street Soccer builds community ahead of World Cup","excerpt":"As the United States Men’s National Team gets ready for tomorrow’s match against Turkiye, a different kind of soccer is bringing people together right here in Detroit. Detroit Street Soccer has created a unique space where players of all ages and skill levels can come together for free pickup gam...","content":"As the United States Men’s National Team gets ready for tomorrow’s match against Turkiye, a different kind of soccer is bringing people together right here in Detroit. Detroit Street Soccer has created a unique space where players of all ages and skill levels can come together for free pickup games. The goal is to help grow the game, build soccer culture and create a welcoming community centered around the sport. The organization holds matches at The Lincoln Factory and offers an accessible way for people to stay active, meet new players and enjoy soccer without the barriers of league fees or formal competition. Pickup games are offered on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, but the soccer celebration doesn’t stop there.Detroit Street Soccer will host a World Cup Final Watch Party on July 19th, giving fans the chance to play pickup soccer and watch the championship match with fellow supporters. For more information about the watch party and pickup soccer hours, visit Detroit Street Soccer’s website, where additional details are posted. You can watch the full report in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/detroit-street-soccer-builds-community-ahead-of-world-cup/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Mike Tiseo, Makayla Potter","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:41:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fc11f2d12-acbb-4271-bef4-0a25386e0cdc%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-street-soccer-builds-community-ahead-of-world-cup"},{"id":"sdro9k","title":"Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing","excerpt":"Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.","content":"Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/alex-murdaugh-defense-unknown-male-dna","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:10:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1247675693a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alex-murdaugh-cites-unknown-male-dna-in-bid-for-new-testing"},{"id":"g27p3o","title":"Yussof Jaber Obituary | Rahman Funeral Home | Detroit, MI - Tribute Archive","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOZjNIUS1PUERXUXRFYWVzOVpmV0hUTXU1QUI1ZzdUT3hYUnlpSnZ3Q3RBanFPLW5wVklDajdKN2xvVmN4YkVJbExZOXFXNUtlYnNibzVJLTVFb3cxcVI2U05zMkpkTGhnQThpZkhHc0RkQ1VZblZlb3RfanFKUFdGMzlZWkdGTF9PblJTRXZSdGNyTzM4d09JbXR1VDY?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Yussof Jaber ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOZjNIUS1PUERXUXRFYWVzOVpmV0hUTXU1QUI1ZzdUT3hYUnlpSnZ3Q3RBanFPLW5wVklDajdKN2xvVmN4YkVJbExZOXFXNUtlYnNibzVJLTVFb3cxcVI2U05zMkpkTGhnQThpZkhHc0RkQ1VZblZlb3RfanFKUFdGMzlZWkdGTF9PblJTRXZSdGNyTzM4d09JbXR1VDY?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Yussof Jaber Obituary | Rahman Funeral Home | Detroit, MI</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Tribute Archive</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOZjNIUS1PUERXUXRFYWVzOVpmV0hUTXU1QUI1ZzdUT3hYUnlpSnZ3Q3RBanFPLW5wVklDajdKN2xvVmN4YkVJbExZOXFXNUtlYnNibzVJLTVFb3cxcVI2U05zMkpkTGhnQThpZkhHc0RkQ1VZblZlb3RfanFKUFdGMzlZWkdGTF9PblJTRXZSdGNyTzM4d09JbXR1VDY?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:57:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"yussof-jaber-obituary-rahman-funeral-home-detroit-mi-tribute-archive"},{"id":"8p8z8t","title":"Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return","excerpt":"A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.","content":"A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/giraffe-gracie-real-county-cedar-hollow-ranch","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:13:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgracie-giraffe.jpg","slug":"giraffe-loose-in-texas-5k-reward-offered-for-information-leading-to-capture-safe-return"},{"id":"10f577","title":"Mayor Sheffield, Detroit Health Department release Community Health Roadmap informed by 6,000+ Detroiters - City of Detroit (.gov)","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPSkM4VVM3ckZERlNob21kWTZfMlpfYjJxMnRnSDlRQnRYdnNxNEI0ZGFZVGlHeWpTUVpvQzB4aHF2bTZoeWo5bmxSVGxFeGlabW1hazZRbDFNQ0dObjFXN2xqY1ROcXFFb0RxSkMtR1JpTG9HSnBFck1DeGh5UzlPZTFsZHJlaXZZVXZDSzdZMHI2TzBQdFV1eEU3TnlKTnNJZWtsR0t3X3lFRnBlRlhaREV3Q2VlbDN...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPSkM4VVM3ckZERlNob21kWTZfMlpfYjJxMnRnSDlRQnRYdnNxNEI0ZGFZVGlHeWpTUVpvQzB4aHF2bTZoeWo5bmxSVGxFeGlabW1hazZRbDFNQ0dObjFXN2xqY1ROcXFFb0RxSkMtR1JpTG9HSnBFck1DeGh5UzlPZTFsZHJlaXZZVXZDSzdZMHI2TzBQdFV1eEU3TnlKTnNJZWtsR0t3X3lFRnBlRlhaREV3Q2VlbDNjUE1xSW9TaDFZQmtC?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mayor Sheffield, Detroit Health Department release Community Health Roadmap informed by 6,000+ Detroiters</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">City of Detroit (.gov)</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPSkM4VVM3ckZERlNob21kWTZfMlpfYjJxMnRnSDlRQnRYdnNxNEI0ZGFZVGlHeWpTUVpvQzB4aHF2bTZoeWo5bmxSVGxFeGlabW1hazZRbDFNQ0dObjFXN2xqY1ROcXFFb0RxSkMtR1JpTG9HSnBFck1DeGh5UzlPZTFsZHJlaXZZVXZDSzdZMHI2TzBQdFV1eEU3TnlKTnNJZWtsR0t3X3lFRnBlRlhaREV3Q2VlbDNjUE1xSW9TaDFZQmtC?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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Cesar Chavez Academy High School - Detroit, MI</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">NFHS Network</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOOHdieWRRZUFoQmRYU1VWaXJmWHEzTlN5MkRpMU5hN0VzeEhrSGdZUkIxT2tpMi1fY1JDZS10M3V2TF9ERGx0M3NRX2FhWm84ZlJFc2dKdWc3SmdRbVFDcXBEY3FNd0dRWkktSDI5bWcwWjZPSXlRdV9sWHVwMUkzWWxiUDc1ZmhuaFFIeU9ha3RwWXJzOFVwb2V0QW1VS3hGTDE1VzM4c1h3eHM?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-19T18:46:55.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"basketball-highlights-cesar-chavez-academy-high-school-detroit-mi-nfhs-network"},{"id":"poizrt","title":"Attorney & sports agent discusses Terrion Arnold case","excerpt":"Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested and charged with kidnapping, armed robbery & conspiracy. Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins discusses what could come next in both the case, as well as Arnold's NFL career.","content":"Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested and charged with kidnapping, armed robbery & conspiracy. Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins discusses what could come next in both the case, as well as Arnold's NFL career.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-z3c368v9cn6aqmbl","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:16:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fb2npkt3swj7i80cd%2Ffdujb26e9tjqnasl.jpg","slug":"attorney-sports-agent-discusses-terrion-arnold-case"},{"id":"h6905y","title":"Roy Joseph Gaglio Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE8tb3BkZ0xvOWM5cWNJZ1cwV284MHZpaThTcnBvYko3NGRmQVh0dVFwUFN2OWJkemRYXzF2VmdnbU5BXzNxR0lsSl92cXUxMWJNa1dsUlB4MGhIcTJsNXhB?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Roy Joseph Gaglio Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE8tb3BkZ0xvOWM5cWNJZ1cwV284MHZpaThTcnBvYko3NGRmQVh0dVFwUFN2OWJkemRYXzF2VmdnbU5BXzNxR0lsSl92cXUxMWJNa1dsUlB4MGhIcTJsNXhB?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Roy Joseph Gaglio Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE8tb3BkZ0xvOWM5cWNJZ1cwV284MHZpaThTcnBvYko3NGRmQVh0dVFwUFN2OWJkemRYXzF2VmdnbU5BXzNxR0lsSl92cXUxMWJNa1dsUlB4MGhIcTJsNXhB?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:53:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"roy-joseph-gaglio-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"spt1e9","title":"John Conroy Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE9EUFZOQmpJYXk0MnRUbnBPN3JZcE1Wc0JRRXNoWkRuU1U3ZVJmRjdYNUNqTjh1UFEySVVZVmZSUTA1RmdIbGpBSWVuV1JNYm9JSzctLWtDNnNOT291UXhj?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John Conroy Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE9EUFZOQmpJYXk0MnRUbnBPN3JZcE1Wc0JRRXNoWkRuU1U3ZVJmRjdYNUNqTjh1UFEySVVZVmZSUTA1RmdIbGpBSWVuV1JNYm9JSzctLWtDNnNOT291UXhj?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John Conroy Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE9EUFZOQmpJYXk0MnRUbnBPN3JZcE1Wc0JRRXNoWkRuU1U3ZVJmRjdYNUNqTjh1UFEySVVZVmZSUTA1RmdIbGpBSWVuV1JNYm9JSzctLWtDNnNOT291UXhj?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:09:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"john-conroy-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"zgaa6k","title":"FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted from agency, sources say","excerpt":"A top FEMA official who had drawn scrutiny for bizarre past remarks  including claiming he teleported to a Waffle House  has been pushed out of the agency, four sources tell CNN.White House officials appointed Gregg Phillips in December to lead FEMAs Office of Response and Recovery, one of the ag...","content":"A top FEMA official who had drawn scrutiny for bizarre past remarks  including claiming he teleported to a Waffle House  has been pushed out of the agency, four sources tell CNN.White House officials appointed Gregg Phillips in December to lead FEMAs Office of Response and Recovery, one of the agencys most consequential leadership roles, despite his history of promoting election conspiracy theories, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 election. He came under national scrutiny in March after CNN reported on a cache of outlandish comments from his appearances on right-wing podcasts, including the teleportation claim.The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, confirmed Thursday that Phillips is leaving the agency, saying he is taking leave for personal reasons. But sources tell CNN the departure was not voluntary: New DHS leadership had grown weary of the embarrassment surrounding Phillips public image and of his periodic clashes with the departments other leaders.Even so, Phillips had won over some career FEMA officials. When he arrived, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her de facto chief of staff Corey Lewandowski were taking aggressive steps to rein in FEMA, shrink the agency and bottleneck funding.FEMA officials said Phillips stood out because he was willing to resist moves that would potentially hobble the agencys work.The Washington Post first reported Phillips departure.CNN previously reported that Phillips described multiple incidents in which he said he had been physically teleported, including one in which he said he suddenly found himself at a Waffle House roughly 50 miles from where he had been moments earlier.He later defended those remarks publicly, saying they reflected genuine spiritual experiences and citing biblical examples of supernatural transportation writing in one comment, haters gonna hate.President Donald Trump later told CNN that Phillips claims sounds a little strange and said he would look into the matter: I know nothing about teleporting or him, but Ill find out about it right now.CNN also previously reported that Phillips had a long record of inflammatory public statements before joining FEMA, including violent rhetoric directed at political opponents, repeated promotion of false election fraud claims, and comments warning that migrants were coming to kill Americans while urging podcast listeners to arm themselves.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/fema-official-who-claimed-he-teleported-to-waffle-house-ousted-from-agency-sources-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:44:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Ff9fd75d%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B72%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F62%252F0b%252Fb6acc9f94c2bab6c0e88f40ee4b3%252Fap26118778180338.jpg","slug":"fema-official-who-claimed-he-teleported-to-waffle-house-ousted-from-agency-sources-say"},{"id":"ezdei7","title":"Pistons' Jalen Duren reportedly exploring sign-and-trade options","excerpt":"Detroit Pistons forward Jalen Duren is planning to explore sign-and-trade deals, according to a report from The Athletic.The report from Sam Amick cites sources, and said that Duren was underwhelmed by the Pistons' initial offer in restricted free agency. The NBA free agency negotiation period be...","content":"Detroit Pistons forward Jalen Duren is planning to explore sign-and-trade deals, according to a report from The Athletic.The report from Sam Amick cites sources, and said that Duren was underwhelmed by the Pistons' initial offer in restricted free agency. The NBA free agency negotiation period begins on Tuesday.Duren was a key player during Detroit's regular season, helping lead the team to the playoffs. He averaged 19.5 points per and 10.5 rebounds per game on an average of 28.2 minutes per game.However, he struggled in the playoffs, averaging 10.2 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game.The Athletic said sources told them the gap between the sides is large enough that Duren is thinking about ways to get to another team. However, The Athletic said negotiation is still ongoing and there is still time for Duren and the team to reach a deal.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/basketball/pistons/pistons-jalen-duren-reportedly-exploring-sign-and-trade-options","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:39:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F745527f%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F5937x3117%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fc3%252Ff9%252F1bf790be429c933e36b8b03c7005%252Fap26030812938434.jpg","slug":"pistons-jalen-duren-reportedly-exploring-sign-and-trade-options"},{"id":"uumlkf","title":"Trump election bill fight brings House business to a halt","excerpt":"A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump's election overhaul bill has thrown the House into disarray.Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home on Thursday after a group of GOP hardliners blocked a procedural vote, bringing House business to a halt and delaying votes on defense spending and ...","content":"A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump's election overhaul bill has thrown the House into disarray.Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home on Thursday after a group of GOP hardliners blocked a procedural vote, bringing House business to a halt and delaying votes on defense spending and veterans' health care.At the center of the standoff is a faction of conservative Republicans demanding the House take up the SAVE America Act before moving forward with other legislation. The bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would establish voter identification requirements nationwide.RELATED STORY | Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing, urges Congress to pass election measureRepublicans in the Senate have said they do not have enough votes to advance the legislation and cannot overcome the chamber's 60-vote filibuster threshold.But House conservatives are refusing to back down.\"That would be the president's signature legislation,\" Rep. Troy Nehls said. \"That could save our country for decades to come if we actually can have some integrity in our election process. What the hell? I mean, are people crazy?\"Trump also weighed in on the dispute Thursday night, urging House Republicans to stop blocking procedural votes.\"House Republicans should unify, and stop voting down 'Rules' or threatening to do so,\" Trump wrote on Truth Social. \"Giving power to the Radical Left Dumocrats in the House to control what goes up for a Vote will make our outcomes worse, not better. No more grandstanding, please! They are the Dumocrats, and we can't let them WIN!\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/trump-election-bill-fight-brings-house-business-to-a-halt","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Nathaniel Reed","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:33:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fc91e81c%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B73%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F9d%252Fda%252Faf3b93314bdea1cf2168760f9597%252Fap26065825969489.jpg","slug":"trump-election-bill-fight-brings-house-business-to-a-halt"},{"id":"ksk1hh","title":"Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments in war with Russia","excerpt":"Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscows Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyivs biggest drone assaults since the Kremlins full-scale invasion more than four years ago.Russian air defenses...","content":"Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscows Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyivs biggest drone assaults since the Kremlins full-scale invasion more than four years ago.Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones, Russias Defense Ministry said. The previous biggest Ukrainian attack over the past year, as Ukraine has accelerated its drone development, involved 556 drones on May 17.In an effort to turn the tables on Russias grinding war of attrition, Ukrainian long-range drones have been battering oil production and energy facilities behind the front line and deep inside Russia.The campaign has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries, stalling Moscow's efforts on the battlefield, Western officials and analysts say, and has heaped pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.A Russian chemical plant is reportedly hitInitial damage reports from Russia after the overnight attack provided scant information. Russias Defense Ministry usually doesn't say what was targeted in Ukraines drone attacks, nor does it detail any damage.Russian independent online outlet Astra reported that a chemical plant and a hydroelectric plant in Novomoskovsk were attacked and caught fire. The Associated Press couldnt independently verify the report, and there was no official confirmation.RELATED STORY | Ukraine's 'Highway of Death': How drones are strangling Russia's southern supply lineMoscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 47 Ukrainian drones were downed as they flew toward the Russian capital. He did not report any casualties or damage.Ukraines Security Service said it used drones to strike Russian navy ships and air defense radars in Kerch, an important port city in Crimea.The targets were two reconnaissance and minelaying ships, the Volga and the Vyatka, and the cargo-passenger ferry Petropavlovsk, the agency said, claiming that the strikes started a large fire. The claim could not be independently verified.Zelenskyy hints at a 40-day blitz of RussiaThe major attack came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that he had ordered a 40-day influence operation, believed to mean an escalation of attacks, aimed at compelling (Russia) to end the war after U.S. peace efforts over the past year yielded no breakthrough.Ukraine has racked up a list of successful strikes, including hitting targets in Moscow and St. Petersburg.Zelenskyy said he got further promises of foreign support when he attended a recent summit of G7 leaders, including from U.S. President Donald Trump, and that the promised aid will help Ukraine step up its effort to force Putin to the negotiating table.A NATO summit next month could be another key moment in beefing up Ukraine's military.Ukraine says 3 civilians killed and 20 wounded in Russian attacksTwo people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.Russian forces struck the city of Kharkiv and 16 other settlements across the region using guided aerial bombs and drones of various types, Syniehubov said.On Friday morning, another Russian drone attack on downtown Izium, a city in the Kharkiv region, killed a woman and wounded three other people, emergency services said.Other wounded people and damage were logged in attacks in the capital, Kyiv, the southern Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions, and Sumy in the northeast, with some of the Russian assaults using powerful glide bombs.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Operation Spider Web: How Ukraine rewrote the rules of drone warfareUkraines defenses overnight stopped 174 of 189 Russian drones, the Ukrainian air force said. However, four of seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles that were fired got through air defenses and struck various locations, it said.No Russian military buildup seen on border with Belarus, Ukraine saysRussia is expanding several of its military sites deep inside Belarus, but there is no buildup of forces near the Ukrainian border, a State Border Guard Service spokesman said Friday.Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine from Belarus, which borders both countries, and Kyiv has kept a close watch on developments there during the war.Ukrainian intelligence units have detected no grouping or reinforcement of Russian units, equipment or personnel close to the border, spokesman Andrii Demchenko said in remarks to Ukrainian television.However, Russia has a growing number of training grounds, bases and other sites deeper inside the country, according to intelligence units.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/ukraine-unleashes-one-of-its-heaviest-drone-bombardments-of-russia","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:55:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F47c628a%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B72%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fbc%252F4c%252F18ab631d41eeaf608e6fc5e6dab0%252Fap26177395041745.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"ukraine-unleashes-one-of-its-heaviest-drone-bombardments-in-war-with-russia"},{"id":"fufn7n","title":"Michigan has reported 13 cougar sightings so far in 2026","excerpt":"There have been 13 cougar sightings to start the first half of the year, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.DNR data shows that the 13 sightings have happened on 12 different days, with the most recent being on May 1. Last year, there were 31 con...","content":"There have been 13 cougar sightings to start the first half of the year, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.DNR data shows that the 13 sightings have happened on 12 different days, with the most recent being on May 1. Last year, there were 31 confirmed cougar sightings, which was the largest number since 2008. However, the number of trail cameras has also increased, and the DNR operates more than 1,300 trail cameras in the Upper Peninsula alone. The DNR also said that some cougar sightings may be of the same animal by different people who are nearby to one another.Below are the sightings from 2026 Jan. 2 via photograph Feb. 6 via video Feb. 9 via tracks (two cougars) Feb. 17 via photograph Feb. 21 via photograph March 8 via photograph March 28 via video April 15 via photograph April 21 via video April 24 via photograph April 21 via photograph May 1 via photograph2025 also marked a historic moment for researchers, as cougar cubs were spotted in Michigan for the first time in 100 years. Back in March 2025, state biologists confirmed photos of two cubs taken by a resident on March 6, 2025. Brian Roell, a large carnviore specialist for the DNR, said the Feb. 9 sighting of two cougars are believed to be of two different adults based on the timing and direction. They do not believe they were the cubs photographed last year in Ontonagon County.All of the sightings were in the Upper Peninsula. Roell said last year that the two cougar cubs could be the first known cougar reproduction in modern times in the Western Great Lakes states  Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.The two cubs were documented once again in December 2025, showing an adult cougar with two juvenile cougars that appearaed to be around a year old.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/michigan-has-reported-13-cougar-sightings-so-far-in-2026","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:07:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe1%2F83%2F5b4f6b924615a7bd5ea4d6222344%2Fcougar-cub-1.jpg","slug":"michigan-has-reported-13-cougar-sightings-so-far-in-2026"},{"id":"m8ghdx","title":"Building Better Men: How a Detroit program helps boys plant the seeds for emotional strength","excerpt":"June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Men are far less likely than women to seek mental health support, and the consequences can be serious. Watch the full story from Keenan Smith in the video below Building Better Men: How a Detroit program helps boys plant the seeds for emotional strengt...","content":"June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Men are far less likely than women to seek mental health support, and the consequences can be serious. Watch the full story from Keenan Smith in the video below Building Better Men: How a Detroit program helps boys plant the seeds for emotional strengthBut, one local program is trying to reach boys long before they become men in crisis. That organization, Building Better Men, is helping young men learn to name their emotions, manage conflict and take control of their future.At just 8 years old, King Holliday can already tell you what anger feels like, and more importantly, what to do with it. \"When I get super angry, I take a break, I breathe 10 times and sometimes I draw,\" King said.\"How do you feel after you do that?\" I asked.\"After I do that, I feel more relaxed,\" he said.Those are not just childhood lessons. They are mental health skills. Inside Building Better Men, these lessons are being taught early.The program was created by Odis Bellinger, a clinical therapist, author, and recipient of the 2016 Presidential Volunteer Service Award. He said the insight began with his own childhood.\"We created Build a Better Man, probably out of my dysfunction. I grew up in a household, didn't have a biological father there,\" he said. Bellinger said he grew up in Detroit's Dexter-Davidson area, knowing something was missing even before he could name it.\"Never having a man in a house, you really didn't know what you were missing, but you know it affected you, right?\" he said.So, in 1990, he created a program for boys who needed what he once needed: Guidance, structure and the tools to process what they feel.\"We want them to be a better son, a better student, a better person, a better problem solver, and a future family man,\" Bellinger said.During Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the message is especially important. Men are less likely to seek help. Bellinger believes that pattern starts long before adulthood with boy swho are never given the language or support to work through what they feel.\"That's where everything starts, right? So to be able to understand how to process your feelings, to understand why you feel the way you feel,\" Bellinger said.For 10-year-old Cadin Scott, that lesson includes learning that recognizing emotion and expressing it is not weakness, and that being in touch with your feelings  be it sadness or anger  doesn't mean being controlled by them. \"Let it all out, make sure somebody knows how you're feeling,\" Cadin said. \"After I let out my emotions, it's kind of like you go back to regular.\"Edward Spinks, 13, said the program brings him connection.\"Because I do not get out the house much [00:02:25][1.9]He said it also brings him a chance to talk with other boys his age outside of school and outside of home. \"We need communication in our everyday life,\" he said.Bellinger said the work on emotions has to start early  before anger becomes violence, before loneliness becomes isolation, and before boys grow into men who don't know how to ask for help.More than three decades later, Bellinger said Building Better Men now reaches about 240 young men each year across five sites.He said he sees the results in the men who come back years later. Some are athletes, some are doctors, some are lawyers. All were once boys who could use someone willing to invest in their potential. \"If you plant a seed, it can grow,\" Bellinger said.For the boys who are still in the program, what it means to be a better man is taking root.\"It helped me improve my manners and patience, definitely patience,\" King said.Bellinger said emotional health doesn't start in adulthood. It starts by giving boys the books, the language and the support to handle what they're feeling before it turns to something heavier.He said Building Better Men is always looking for volunteers, donors, partners and schools or community sites interested in starting a chapter. You can find more information on their website. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/building-better-men-how-a-detroit-program-helps-boys-plant-the-seeds-for-emotional-strength","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Keenan Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:50:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F2c%2F1f%2Fb2f7edc842508ebbcd667f77c275%2Fposter-image-28.jpg","slug":"building-better-men-how-a-detroit-program-helps-boys-plant-the-seeds-for-emotional-strength"},{"id":"q65807","title":"83-year-old drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebration","excerpt":"Thousands of car enthusiasts are in Pontiac this weekend for the 54th annual Pontiac-Oakland Club International  a convention the state has only hosted twice in its history.The timing is no coincidence, as this year marks 100 years since the Pontiac brand was introduced. Watch the full story from...","content":"Thousands of car enthusiasts are in Pontiac this weekend for the 54th annual Pontiac-Oakland Club International  a convention the state has only hosted twice in its history.The timing is no coincidence, as this year marks 100 years since the Pontiac brand was introduced. Watch the full story from Pontiac reporter Jolie Sherman in the video below Man drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebrationAmong those making the trip is 83-year-old Gary Cummings, who drove his 1937 Pontiac 2,446 miles from his home in Seattle, Washington to Pontiac, Michigan for the centennial celebration. \"They would honk at me, and I would [pushes horn] honk at them,\" Cummings said.\"Like the Pontiac factory, it wasnt one employee who built the car, and it hasn't been one person to keep the car running. Its with friends, and Im giving back to my friends by driving out here,\" Cummings said.The car holds a lifetime of memories. Cummings' girlfriend  who would later become his wife  found it at a yard sale.\"I actually purchased it for $175 He wanted $300 for it, which is still a great price. But I told him, I can't afford it. Remember, this is 1961 dollars,\" Cummings said.The very next day, he drove that Pontiac to his high school graduation. The car went on to become a fixture in his family's life. \"I used it as our only car when got married, our honeymoon, and for two children brought them home in the car. So it is truly a family car,\" Cummings said.Cummings made the six-day cross-country journey with a good friend. The trip wasn't without its challenges  the two dealt with a dead battery along the way  but a good Samaritan stepped in to help.\"There's lots of people out there to help you when you need it,\" Cummings said.Cummings made it to Pontiac just in time for this weekend's festivities, which include a parade in downtown Pontiac Friday night and a car show at the Oakland Expo on Saturday. The Pontiac Transportation Museum organized the event. Terry Connolly, the museum's board chair, encouraged people to visit.\"This city has a wonderful legacy in car culture, and come and visit the Pontiac Transportation Museum as well. You can see it all on the floor in air conditioned comfort,\" Connolly said.Connolly also spoke to the enduring appeal of the Pontiac brand.\"As you may have found out talking to people, Pontiac has probably the largest following of any retired brand of automobile,\" Connolly said. For Cummings, the car is a time capsule in more ways than one  carrying both his personal stories and a piece of living history.\"When I get into the car, and I'm able to feel the transmission when I shift, and look out the window, and see the emblem, the Pontiac Indian head, I feel like I'm in a time machine, traveling back in time,\" Cummings said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/83-year-old-drives-1937-pontiac-from-seattle-to-pontiac-for-centennial-celebration","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jolie Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:41:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F6b%2Fb6%2Fbcef3c024dcb99c53743587007b8%2Fposter-image-24.jpg","slug":"83-year-old-drives-1937-pontiac-from-seattle-to-pontiac-for-centennial-celebration"},{"id":"va332j","title":"Turkey beats US with last-gasp goal; Americans still advance in World Cup","excerpt":"Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian Berhalter got a tying goal early in the second half for the Americans, who had already won Group D with v...","content":"Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian Berhalter got a tying goal early in the second half for the Americans, who had already won Group D with victories over Paraguay and Australia. Coach Mauricio Pochettinos team will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute. He hadn't played since the first half of the Americans' opener due to a calf injury.Arda Gler and Orkun Kk scored in the first half of a resilient performance by Turkey, which had already been eliminated.Turkey won in the eighth minute of stoppage time when Can Uzun got the ball in space on the back post and pushed it past sprawling goalkeeper Matt Turner to Ayhan, who slid to knock it home.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/turkey-beats-us-with-last-gasp-goal-americans-still-advance-in-world-cup","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T04:18:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F086dab8%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B72%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fa2%252Fd7%252F0eec98cf49779cd48e6b593c11c6%252Fap26177148247320-1.jpg","slug":"turkey-beats-us-with-last-gasp-goal-americans-still-advance-in-world-cup"},{"id":"l6xshp","title":"Livonia Spree tightens security and enforces curfew amid teen takeover concerns","excerpt":"The Livonia Spree has added metal detectors and a stricter curfew policy this year as organizers work to manage large crowds and address concerns about a potential teen takeover at the six-day event. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Livonia Spree tightens security and enforces curfew amid te...","content":"The Livonia Spree has added metal detectors and a stricter curfew policy this year as organizers work to manage large crowds and address concerns about a potential teen takeover at the six-day event. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Livonia Spree tightens security and enforces curfew amid teen takeover concernsKayleigh Reid, executive director of the Livonia Spree and Livonia City Council president, said the decision to add security measures came in response to crowd sizes that became difficult to manage.\"So our crowds were so large, very unmanageable. So we brought in extra security this year. We've added metal detectors just to make no one is bringing any weapons in,\" Reid said. The Livonia Police Department posted on Facebook that it is aware of several social media posts referencing a teen takeover at the Livonia Spree this weekend. The department says there will be zero tolerance and enforcement. Reid addressed the concern directly.\"You shouldn't have to worry about mobs of teenagers running around,\" Reid said.Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The rule will be strictly enforced, and no fine will be issued for violations  but unaccompanied minors will be asked to leave.\"We're going to really be enforcing that 17 and under, parent and guardian rule. You're not going to be able to come with 10 of your friends if you're 15 without a guardian,\" Reid said. Reid said the response from parents in the community has been positive.\"I've had a lot of feedback from other moms in the community, other dads that say we feel a lot better going in, bringing our little kids with us just knowing that there is that protection,\" Reid said.Latonya Scott, who is working at the Spree, said teen takeovers need to stop. \"There's no reason to be out here doing teen takeovers. It's just not. This is a family place. There is just no reason for it,\" Scott said.Long-time attendee Martha Diakow said the metal detectors caught her off guard, but she understands the reasoning.\"It's kinda sad. It may be needed, but it's still kinda sad,\" Diakow said. Diakow said the event has always felt like a safe, welcoming community gathering.\"It's just the hometown fun atmosphere. You always run into people, neighbors, old school friends,\" Diakow said. She hopes everyone in the community has fun this weekend.\"That's so sad and unfortunate. Why would they wanna do that. It's not just their spree  it's for everybody. Come and have fun!\" Diakow said.The Livonia Spree is free of charge except on Sunday.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/livonia-spree-tightens-security-and-enforces-curfew-amid-teen-takeover-concerns","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Megan Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:47:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F7c%2F3b%2F8b7a830c4692a728490c4f4c51d4%2Fkayleigh.jpeg","slug":"livonia-spree-tightens-security-and-enforces-curfew-amid-teen-takeover-concerns"},{"id":"dxvtj5","title":"Dearborn Heights man, an accused child predator, arrested with help of civilian","excerpt":"Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, is in the Oakland County Jail after allegedly arranging to meet up with a minor.The arrest came on June 22 after he allegedly started communicating with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl about a month ago. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Dearborn Height...","content":"Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, is in the Oakland County Jail after allegedly arranging to meet up with a minor.The arrest came on June 22 after he allegedly started communicating with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl about a month ago. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Dearborn Heights man, an accused child predator, arrested with help of civilianMartin, who lives in Dearborn Heights, allegedly arranged to eventually meet her in Highland Township. Unbeknownst to Martin, he had been messaging with a grown woman who goes by Kasper.He believed it was a real 13-year-old, and he showed up,\" Kasper told 7 News Detroit.Kasper is a civilian who works to expose online predators. She posts videos of her encounters with alleged predators.\"He's an EMT, and he's worked in hospitals and he's worked around children,\" she said. When asked what inspires her to do this, Kasper replied, \"I was the 13-year-old girl online being groomed by multiple old men, and ya know, when youre a minor, that age, you think thats its not going to happen to you, nothing bad will ever happen to you.\"However, Sheriff Mike Bouchard said his office sees adults preying on children all the time.And so, thats the reason, one of the principal reasons I started the computer crimes unit to track down predators that moved into the shadows and heavily prey on children every day all across the world, not just in this area,\" he said.The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office charged Martin with using a computer or the internet to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes.\"We encourage anybody that sees this conversation, his picture or anything that may jog a memory to contact us. And were obviously going to dig deep into his devices with search warrants and other kinds of things, the sheriff said. Bouchard said civilians, like Kasper, who act as decoys should involve law enforcement as soon as they have proof that the alleged predator plans to meet and of course, for safety.For parents and guardians, he and Kasper encourage them to always keep tabs on what their children are doing online.Go through your kids' phones. Have the talk with them. Dont ever be upset with them. Let them come to you and know that its safe to come to their parents if, or when, something like this happens,\" Kasper said. Bouchard said, Make sure that your child understands that no matter what happens to them, they should feel comfortable to come and talk to you.The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing, and they're encouraging anyone with information about predatory behavior targeting children to come forward.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/dearborn-heights-man-an-accused-child-predator-arrested-with-help-of-civilian","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darren Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:31:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ff4%2Fc5%2Fb7fd4a4a4e84bca8f5b1250a07b2%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-10-21-39-pm.png","slug":"dearborn-heights-man-an-accused-child-predator-arrested-with-help-of-civilian"},{"id":"s5lpuz","title":"Insurance increasingly dropping weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound","excerpt":"Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...","content":"Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight loss drugs next year. That may force people to buy drugs directly from the manufacturer or from telehealth providers.Hims is one of the largest such providers in the country. It joined forces recently with Wegovy to offer the drug directly through its platform.RELATED STORY | CVS to cover Eli Lillys anti-obesity pill, reinstate Zepbound later this yearMeanwhile, CVS announced in May is would expand weight-loss options in its drug plans.The provider will begin covering Eli Lillys anti-obesity pill next month and will reinstate coverage of injectable Zepbound later this year.Customers with CVS Caremark plans will still have access to Wegovy injections.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/health-care/insurance-increasingly-dropping-weight-loss-drugs-like-wegovy-zepbound","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:48:04.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F0f93618%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B73%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F33%252Fe1%252F9295843c4169a35965e9f43c8dd6%252Fap24081724017704.jpg","slug":"insurance-increasingly-dropping-weight-loss-drugs-like-wegovy-zepbound"},{"id":"aj49sv","title":"Detroit police say suspect killed after opening fire on officers serving a warrant","excerpt":"Detroit police say an officer-involved shooting is under investigation on the city's west side.It happened in the 18900 block of Rosemont, near 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway. Police say that at around 6:30 p.m., officers were serving a search warrant on a home where an assault suspect was. Wa...","content":"Detroit police say an officer-involved shooting is under investigation on the city's west side.It happened in the 18900 block of Rosemont, near 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway. Police say that at around 6:30 p.m., officers were serving a search warrant on a home where an assault suspect was. Watch the video report below: Detroit police say suspect killed after opening fire on officers serving a warrantWhen the officers made entry, police say the suspect opened fire. Police say the officers returned fire, killing the suspect. No officers were injured, and police are not releasing any information on the officers involved at this time. RAW VIDEO: Detroit police provide details after suspect fatally shot after firing at officers Detroit police provide details after suspect fatally shot after firing at officersPolice are also not releasing any more information about the suspect. They do say he was the only person inside the home at the time of the incident. Body camera video is being reviewed as part of the investigation, which remains ongoing.Stay with 7 News Detroit and WXYZ.com for the latest on this breaking news.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-police-say-suspect-killed-after-opening-fire-on-officers-serving-a-warrant","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:34:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F19%2F0a%2F079466d840aaabc330fb53791780%2Fprocessed-14a7b244-c417-4fc2-bf2e-b726ba2dacb9.jpeg","slug":"detroit-police-say-suspect-killed-after-opening-fire-on-officers-serving-a-warrant"},{"id":"i2f48w","title":"Johnson suggests 'productive' meeting with Trump will get housing bill back on track","excerpt":"House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting \"very productive.\"Were on exactly the same page, Johns...","content":"House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting \"very productive.\"Were on exactly the same page, Johnson told reporters after the meeting.The meeting comes after President Trump on Wednesday abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill designed to make homeownership more affordable. He said he wants Congress to first pass the SAVE America Act, which would place new restrictions on voting eligibility and ID requirements. The bill has faced resistance in the Senate.RELATED STORY | Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, sparking reported shouting matchBusiness in the House also effectively stalled when some GOP representatives signaled they would oppose debate until the SAVE America Act passed.In a Thursday post directed at Republican lawmakers in the House, President Trump urged unity.No more grandstanding, President Trump said.Johnson said the House would send the outstanding housing bill to President Trump for signature. He will have 10 days to either sign it into law or veto.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/congress/johnson-suggests-productive-meeting-with-trump-will-get-housing-bill-back-on-track","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:26:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Ff5ebf59%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3936x2066%2B0%2B283%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F38%252F1e%252Fb99c0f374bc08ad79c434f32e4c6%252Fap24352611454878.jpg","slug":"johnson-suggests-productive-meeting-with-trump-will-get-housing-bill-back-on-track"},{"id":"d9saop","title":"WXYZ Editorial: TV-7, Scripps, and ABC ready to celebrate America 250!","excerpt":"America is about to turn 250. The countdown is on for the official July 4th anniversary. Across the USA, celebrations are being planned to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There will be festivals, concerts, historical exhibits, and family gatherings galore!And here at Channel ...","content":"America is about to turn 250. The countdown is on for the official July 4th anniversary. Across the USA, celebrations are being planned to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There will be festivals, concerts, historical exhibits, and family gatherings galore!And here at Channel 7 our team is excited to share so many inspiring stories leading up to the big day, including wall-to-wall coverage on the anniversary itself. WXYZ Channel 7, ABC, and the Scripps News Group will be a key part of the 250-year celebration. Using our platforms to share powerful storytelling right here in our communities and across our great nation.On Friday, July 3, we invite you to watch, 7 News Detroit's Celebrating America 250 at 4:00pm on WXYZ Channel 7 and streaming at WXYZ.comAnd starting this Sunday at 10am, Chuck Stokes shares Your American Story, profiling six Detroit companies that started from humble beginnings. See how their business and community commitments epitomize the American dream.Our Scripps News Group will also be presenting a one-hour celebration of America 250. Host Alisyn Camerota will take you on a coast-to-coast journey. Her uplifting stories profile everyday people who have helped to make this nation great. Well showcase the special on Channel 7 and TV-20 Detroit on June 29th.And then, it all leads up to the 4th, with ABC's 24-hour non-stop Disney Celebrates America event featuring World News Tonight's David Muir.. Celebrations, fireworks, stories that make us proud.For a full list of America 250 stories, programming, and events happening in Metro Detroit, go to our website at wxyz.com.However, you celebrate this special July 4th holiday weekend, cherish this milestone designed to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of the United States.Im Mike Murri. Regional V.P. & General ManagerBroadcast: Jun e 25 - 28, 2026","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/opinion/wxyz-editorial-tv-7-scripps-and-abc-ready-to-celebrate-america-250","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Mike Murri – Regional VP & WXYZ-WMYD General Manager","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:15:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F25aa183%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1191x625%2B0%2B39%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F81%252F38%252F7862e7034b12a80f55eababcb17f%252Fscreenshot-2026-06-02-at-12-07-08-pm.png","slug":"wxyz-editorial-tv-7-scripps-and-abc-ready-to-celebrate-america-250"},{"id":"q7hqa9","title":"Detroit leaders break ground on new Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park","excerpt":"Construction is getting underway on a new community center on Detroit's west side that city leaders say will bring major resources to children and families in the area.City leaders and the Detroit Pistons celebrated the start of construction Thursday for the new $20 million Brennan Community Cent...","content":"Construction is getting underway on a new community center on Detroit's west side that city leaders say will bring major resources to children and families in the area.City leaders and the Detroit Pistons celebrated the start of construction Thursday for the new $20 million Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Detroit leaders break ground on new Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park\"A place where thousands of residents will have the opportunity to access recreation, educational programming, mentorship, workforce development, financial literacy and opportunities that can change the trajectory of our youths' lives,\" Mayor Mary Sheffield said.The 25,000-square-foot facility will be built next to the Brennan Pool. Construction is funded by Pistons owner Tom Gores and the Gores Family Foundation. Former Pistons coach Dwane Casey said the vision for the project started with Gores asking players how they would like to make a difference in the community.\"What it did, and this was Tom's idea, was to empower them. To give them the opportunity to make big decisions on something other than basketball,\" Casey said. The community center will include a multi-purpose gym, classrooms and spaces for activities like dance and reading. It will be the only indoor recreation center in Detroit's 7th District.Crystal Perkins, director of general services for the city of Detroit, said the year-round access the new facility will provide is a significant upgrade for the area.\"We have the pools here, we have the pool house, but this not something that's open all year round. So now in 2027, they'll have a space they can gather any time of the year,\" Perkins said. Leaders with Friends of Rouge Park said there is a serious need for a center like this in the area.\"We have so many youth, we have so many seniors that need a place, that need something to do,\" Sally Petrella, president of Friends of Rouge Park, said. Lindsay Pielack, executive director of Friends of Rouge Park, said the new space will have a lasting impact on the community.\"It's just going to build amazing opportunities for children and families to have lifelong exciting memories built here in the park,\" Pielack said.Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem said the groundbreaking represents something bigger than construction. \"Today is about much more than turning dirt; it's about hope,\" Tellem said.The Brennan Community Center is expected to open in fall 2027.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-leaders-break-ground-on-new-brennan-community-center-at-rouge-park","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Demetrios Sanders","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:38:51.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F21%2F89%2F79dbb2cf4328b94b56cfe7b0d4a6%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-7-25-07-pm.png","slug":"detroit-leaders-break-ground-on-new-brennan-community-center-at-rouge-park"},{"id":"47pz7o","title":"Novi dialysis center remains closed as state health officials take over investigation","excerpt":"Novi police have concluded their investigation into the death and hospitalizations connected to the DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, finding no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play or criminal conduct. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is now handling the matter as a publi...","content":"Novi police have concluded their investigation into the death and hospitalizations connected to the DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, finding no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play or criminal conduct. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is now handling the matter as a public health investigation.The Novi DaVita facility remains closed, as recommended by the Oakland County Health Department, while the state's investigation continues  a process experts say could take months. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report below: DaVita Novi dialysis center closed amid state investigationA 72-year-old woman from Livonia died after receiving treatment at the center last Friday. Multiple others were hospitalized, including one patient who remains in the intensive care unit.Larry Greenberg, DO, a nephrologist who has treated patients with kidney disease for decades, said investigators will likely cast a wide net as they work to determine what happened. \"They would probably start with looking for problems at the level of the dialysis unit, then they'll move on to problems with individual supplies used, the water system,\" Greenberg said.Greenberg described dialysis as an inherently complex process with many potential points of failure. Watch our previous report about the death and illnesses below: Police investigating death, multiple illnesses after treatments at Novi dialysis center\"Dialysis really is a complex system. It relies on not only industries, suppliers, the city, the individual center,\" Greenberg added.Alethea Walls, an advocate for those with kidney disease and the policy committee chair for Dialysis Patient Citizens, receives dialysis treatments at the Royal Oak DaVita location four times a week. She was receiving treatment during our interview and said her location has seen an influx of patients as those from the Novi center are redirected to other facilities.\"I definitely would like to know what happened. I'm extremely curious,\" Walls said. \"It's a very concerning situation,\" she said. DaVita is one of the largest U.S. providers of dialysis treatments, with over 2,600 centers nationwide. In 2018, the company was ordered to pay $383.5 million to the families of three patients who died after treatment. The company had no updates when reached Thursday except that the facility remains closed.Patients and the community are hoping for clarity from the state and the company soon.Several families who were impacted have retained Fieger Law, the firm said Thursday. Fieger Law released the following statement: \"Our hearts are with every patient and family impacted by these tragic events,\" said James Harrington, President and CEO of Fieger Law. \"Individuals receiving dialysis place immense trust in their healthcare providers. Something went wrong and families deserve answers. Hopefully, DaVita Dialysis Center will cooperate and give us the truth of what happened.\"_________________This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/novi-dialysis-center-remains-closed-as-state-health-officials-take-over-investigation","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ruta Ulcinaite","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:58:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe0%2Ff4%2F604f4534427fa9fd1e5a17cda6fc%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-4-28-25-pm.png","slug":"novi-dialysis-center-remains-closed-as-state-health-officials-take-over-investigation"},{"id":"iwaedx","title":"Welfare check uncovers deplorable conditions, unknown number of cats at Redford Township home","excerpt":"Neighbors on Gaylord Street say they complained about smells and feral cats for years before officials acted. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township homeA welfare check at a Redford Township home on Gaylord Street uncovered deplorable...","content":"Neighbors on Gaylord Street say they complained about smells and feral cats for years before officials acted. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Welfare check reveals deplorable conditions at Redford Township homeA welfare check at a Redford Township home on Gaylord Street uncovered deplorable living conditions and an unknown number of cats inside the residence.Animal control and firefighters entered the home Thursday afternoon and found the property in deplorable condition. The homeowner was taken to the hospital for treatment.Martez Moore, who has lived on Gaylord Street off West 8 Mile for 14 years, said he had been complaining to Redford Township officials for years about the smell and feral cats coming from the neighboring home.\"I felt like it was something deceased, feces, animal smell, just horrible,\" Moore said. Moore said the odor was unlike anything he had experienced before.\"Like a smell I never smelt before, flies on the house, winter time, just horrible,\" Moore said.Moore said he was not surprised by what officials found inside.\"I figured they were going to find out what I kept calling and complaining about; it just took some time,\" Moore said.He described the homeowner as someone who rarely interacted with neighbors.\"He was just weird acting, you know, would come out, cut the grass, and then leave. That's it,\" Moore said.Another longtime neighbor, Lorrie Jackson, said she rarely saw anyone at the home and had no idea cats were inside.\"You barely seen anyone come out of the house, so I didn't know if anyone was living here or if it was empty, so it was quite a shock to find that out,\" Jackson said. Animal control will work with the Redford Township Building Department to clean up the property and rescue the cats.Moore said he hopes the situation leads to lasting change at the home next door.\"It's probably going to take a lot to get it back together, but hopefully it won't be as bad,\" Moore said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/welfare-check-uncovers-deplorable-conditions-unknown-number-of-cats-at-redford-township-home","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tiarra Braddock","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:49:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F37%2F0d%2Fec88edd04d5c9c9c25454361a9bb%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-6-47-41-pm.jpg","slug":"welfare-check-uncovers-deplorable-conditions-unknown-number-of-cats-at-redford-township-home"},{"id":"ooh5t0","title":"Following 7 Investigations, lawmakers move to stop county leaders from lobbying","excerpt":"Theres a new effort in Lansing to prevent county officials from lobbying other local leaders as their outside jobs. Watch Heather Catallo's video report: Following 7 Investigations, lawmakers move to stop county leaders from lobbyingFor the last year, the 7 Investigators have been exposing storie...","content":"Theres a new effort in Lansing to prevent county officials from lobbying other local leaders as their outside jobs. Watch Heather Catallo's video report: Following 7 Investigations, lawmakers move to stop county leaders from lobbyingFor the last year, the 7 Investigators have been exposing stories about the Oakland County Commission Chairs outside consulting business that works with private companies, including the Sheetz gas station chain that has been expanding throughout southeast Michigan. PREVIOUS STORY: Did commission head use position to help along possible Sheetz in Waterford? Did commission head use position to help along possible Sheetz in Waterford?Lawmakers say the new legislation would prevent county officials like Commission Chair Dave Woodward (D-Royal Oak) from lobbying in any way for compensation on behalf of anyone outside of county business.House Bill 5506 had bipartisan support and passed the House 98-9.The bills sponsor says it does not require the lobbyist to be registered, which means if it passes, it would apply to someone doing business consulting with local governments like Woodward.My work with Sheetz or any of my clients is completely separate from my role as a County Commissioner, Woodward told 7 Investigator Heather Catallo during an interview in August 2025.The long-time commission leader and powerful Oakland County politician denied that his outside work was a conflict of interest and would not reveal any of his other clients except for Sheetz. But Woodward did describe how he helps businesses connect with other local government leaders.As they are coming to the Michigan market, giving them a lay of the land, recommendations of the best opportunities to grow and get approvals at a local level, said Woodward.The 7 Investigators have revealed how Woodward was appearing at local city council meetings on behalf of the Sheetz gas station chain and even made introductions to Oakland County officials.Has Dave Woodward talked to you at all about this project? asked 7 Investigator Heather Catallo during an interview with Oakland County International Airport Manager Cheryl Bush in 2025 about allegations of Woodwards involvement with a proposed Sheetz location next to the county-owned airport. PREVIOUS STORY: 'Oakland County is better than this.' Coulter unveils sweeping ethics reforms after 7 Investigation 'Oakland County is better than this.' Coulter unveils sweeping ethics reforms after 7 InvestigationDave Woodward has not talked to me under any pressure on this project, said Bush. He made introductions to the Sheetz folks.To you? asked Catallo.Yes, said Bush.The project did not go forward after inquiries by the 7 Investigators.Now, a new bill has passed the Michigan House of Representatives that would prevent county officials from lobbying for compensation outside of the course or scope of the county officials office.The bottom line is, it's not a good practice to have elected officials serve as lobbyists, said Representative Tom Kuhn (R-Troy), who introduced the legislation. When you have somebody who's elected to the public office, they're representing the citizens. They're not representing a special interest group. And when you had such a clear conflict, it undermines public trust.Other lawmakers told the 7 Investigators that the recent stories about Chair Woodwards outside business interests prompted them to support the legislation.We're always concerned about anything that undermines public trust. That's what we're really concerned about, said Kuhn.Representative Mike Harris (R-Waterford) said he supported the legislation because of whats been happening in Oakland County government.Elected officials have to be held to a higher standard to maintain public trust. That trust understandably erodes when officials moonlight as lobbyists for special interest groups. House Bill 5506 ensures local officials are focused on representing their constituents, not their own bank accounts, said Harris in a statement.Rep. Kuhn says hes encouraging his Senate colleagues to pass the legislation.We want good government, and this is very simple. It's very practical, it's very focused on something that I think has wide, broad bipartisan support and benefits the public, said Kuhn.The bill is now with the state senate government operations committee. Its not clear when the Senate will take a vote on the legislation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/following-7-investigations-lawmakers-move-to-stop-county-leaders-from-lobbying","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Heather Catallo","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F1e39b66%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1263x663%2B0%2B23%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F6f%252Ff6%252F05c82f3b4bb9afc7f2134db8ccc6%252Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-6-27-25-pm.jpg","slug":"following-7-investigations-lawmakers-move-to-stop-county-leaders-from-lobbying"},{"id":"tn72l0","title":"2 dead, 9-year-old boy shot in 3 Detroit west side shootings within an hour","excerpt":"Three shootings in one hour on Detroit's west side left two people dead and a 9-year-old boy severely injured after he was caught in the crossfire.The violence began just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when Malik Sterling was shot and killed on Monica Street near Six Mile Road. Police say gunfire eru...","content":"Three shootings in one hour on Detroit's west side left two people dead and a 9-year-old boy severely injured after he was caught in the crossfire.The violence began just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday when Malik Sterling was shot and killed on Monica Street near Six Mile Road. Police say gunfire erupted after a fight between Sterling and another man. Officers took a suspect into custody at the scene. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report below: 2 dead, 9-year-old injured in 3 shootings in one hour in DetroitSterling's mother, Rena Frazier, remembered her son.\"Malik, everybody came before him. He always put himself last. He was kind of silly, goofy. Loved kids. Loved his family,\" Frazier said. About an hour later, a gunman in a blue Ford Fusion shot a man while he was walking on Burgess Street near 8 Mile Road.The hour of violence reached its peak just before 10 p.m. in the Brightmoor neighborhood, where a 9-year-old boy and his 20-year-old cousin were shot during a dispute between the cousin and another man. The boy was struck in the stomach and leg. His cousin was killed.Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the boy is stable but still has a difficult road ahead.\"I'm glad and thankful that the 9-year-old is alive and from what I'm being told, he's stable. But he still has a ways to go,\" Bettison said. Watch our extended interview with Rena Frazier below: Web: Mom speaks out after son shot and killed in DetroitThe suspect in the Brightmoor shooting remains at large. Bettison urged the suspect to surrender and warned anyone helping to shield them that they could face charges.\"To the suspect, I have very, very strong leads,\" Bettison said. \"If you know who the suspect is or if you're involved and you try to help shield them or anything like that, you'll be culpable as well. And so to the suspect, just turn yourself in.\" Police say ShotSpotter technology may have saved the 9-year-old's life. Officers did not receive a 911 call for the double shooting in Brightmoor but were alerted by ShotSpotter, allowing them to get the boy medical attention quickly.Bettison said the city is seeking to extend its ShotSpotter contract with Detroit City Council.\"Gun detection technology ShotSpotter, we do have a contract where we're asking city council to extend it, and we know that around the country, some cities have decided to lean away from it. It's expensive technology, but I can't put the price on a life. That technology saved that one life, and if it's worth saving, if it saves one life, it's worth it to me, but we know that it saved many more lives in the city of Detroit,\" Bettison said. Previous coverage: Man fatally shot and child critically injured, Detroit police say Man fatally shot and child critically injured, Detroit police sayAnyone with information about the shootings on Burgess near 8 Mile or the shootings in Brightmoor is asked to call Detroit police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/2-dead-9-year-old-boy-shot-in-3-detroit-west-side-shootings-within-an-hour","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:25:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F69%2Fb6%2F58d906834404836ecc42479a3e6b%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-6-05-19-pm.png","slug":"2-dead-9-year-old-boy-shot-in-3-detroit-west-side-shootings-within-an-hour"},{"id":"4yxrb2","title":"New study casts doubt on whether omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer's","excerpt":"In todays Health Alert, a new study is challenging a belief many people have held for years: that fish oil and omega-3 supplements can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that older adults at risk for Alzheimer's who took omega-3 supplements did not experience improvements in memo...","content":"In todays Health Alert, a new study is challenging a belief many people have held for years: that fish oil and omega-3 supplements can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that older adults at risk for Alzheimer's who took omega-3 supplements did not experience improvements in memory or cognitive function. New study casts doubt on whether omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer'sThis study followed older adults who were considered at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and examined whether omega-3 supplements could help preserve memory and thinking abilities. Researchers found that while the supplements increased omega-3 fatty acid levels in the body, they did not improve cognitive performance or slow memory decline compared with placebo. In other words, the supplements changed blood levels, but they did not translate into measurable benefits for brain function.Now, this is important because millions of Americans take fish oil supplements specifically for brain health. The findings suggest that simply taking an omega-3 supplement may not be enough to prevent Alzheimer's disease or age-related cognitive decline. That said, this does not mean omega-3s are \"bad\" for you. Omega-3 fatty acids remain important nutrients that support overall health, and previous research has linked higher dietary intake of omega-3-rich foods with better long-term brain health.The good news is that we already know several lifestyle habits that have much stronger evidence supporting them than any single supplement.Regular physical activity, controlling blood pressure, managing blood sugar, getting quality sleep, staying socially connected, and following a Mediterranean-style diet have all been associated with better brain health and a lower risk of cognitive decline. I tell my patients to think about brain health the same way we think about heart health. There is rarely one magic pill. Instead, it's the combination of daily habits that makes the biggest difference over time.And when it comes to omega-3s specifically, I generally prefer getting them from food whenever possible. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, and mackerel provide omega-3s along with many other nutrients that work together to support health.The bottom line is this: don't rely on a supplement alone to protect your brain. Focus on the fundamentals. Exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and staying mentally engaged remain some of the most powerful tools we have for maintaining cognitive health as we age.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/health/ask-dr-nandi/new-study-casts-doubt-on-whether-omega-3-supplements-help-prevent-alzheimers","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Dr. Partha Nandi","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:10:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F36d417a%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F2030x1066%2B0%2B36%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F55%252F98%252F35c92cd54403bc0f67e085ac5dff%252Fscreen-shot-2022-02-07-at-6.45.26%2520PM.png","slug":"new-study-casts-doubt-on-whether-omega-3-supplements-help-prevent-alzheimers"},{"id":"s5bybw","title":"Fieger Law representing families after patient death, multiple illnesses at Novi DaVita dialysis center","excerpt":"Fieger Law announced it has been retained by several families whose loved ones were seriously or critically injured following routine dialysis treatment at a DaVita dialysis center in Novi, as state health officials continue investigating the death of one patient and illnesses affecting several o...","content":"Fieger Law announced it has been retained by several families whose loved ones were seriously or critically injured following routine dialysis treatment at a DaVita dialysis center in Novi, as state health officials continue investigating the death of one patient and illnesses affecting several others.The law firm said on Thursday (June 25) that it has launched its own investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incidents, including whether proper safety protocols were followed and whether preventable failures contributed to patients’ injuries.“Our hearts are with every patient and family impacted by these tragic events,” James Harrington, president and CEO of Fieger Law, said in a statement. “Individuals receiving dialysis place immense trust in their healthcare providers. Something went wrong, and families deserve answers.”Fieger Law encouraged anyone who became seriously ill or experienced complications after treatment at the Novi dialysis center to contact its office as the investigation continues.No criminal conduct foundThe legal announcement came hours after the city of Novi said police found no evidence of criminal conduct in connection with the incidents.“Since the initial investigation, the Novi Police Department has worked closely with local and state health officials to review all available information,” the city said in a statement Thursday. “At this time, no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct has been identified.”The investigation is now being led by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.How the investigation beganPolice began investigating on June 21 after receiving a report of a missing 71-year-old dialysis patient who failed to return home following an appointment at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center near Grand River Avenue and Beck Road.Officers responding to the facility found the patient dead inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Police said there were no signs of foul play.During the investigation, Novi police learned that several patients who had recently received treatment at the facility sought medical care at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital. Four patients were identified at the hospital, including one who remained in intensive care. A fifth patient who had received treatment at a DaVita facility in Southfield was also hospitalized.As a precaution, the Oakland County Health Division requested that the Novi dialysis center temporarily close while the public health investigation continues.DaVita, state agencies respondThe city said Thursday that, because the matter is no longer being investigated criminally, it does not expect to issue further updates.DaVita previously said it could not comment on the specific incident because of patient privacy laws.“We are aware of the incident and out of respect for patient privacy, we are unable to comment on its specifics,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. “Our unwavering focus remains on delivering exceptional care for our patients, many of which are medically vulnerable with complex care needs.”The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said it is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and local health officials “to help ensure the health and safety of patients at this facility.”No cause for the illnesses or the patient’s death has been publicly identified, and health officials have not released a timeline for when the Novi dialysis center may reopen.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/fieger-law-representing-families-after-patient-death-multiple-illnesses-at-novi-davita-dialysis-center/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:36:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FX62UC5H5IJHSPHYODVEI6QPESM.jpg","slug":"fieger-law-representing-families-after-patient-death-multiple-illnesses-at-novi-davita-dialysis-cent"},{"id":"sh77ei","title":"Rescue teams race to find survivors after severe earthquakes devastate Venezuela","excerpt":"The death toll continues to rise as crews search for survivors after Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.The quakes that struck the country overnight were the most powerful in more than a century.Right now, at least 188 people are dead and thousands have been injured. Both tolls are exp...","content":"The death toll continues to rise as crews search for survivors after Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.The quakes that struck the country overnight were the most powerful in more than a century.Right now, at least 188 people are dead and thousands have been injured. Both tolls are expected to rise.International correspondent Andreina Fermin was on the ground in Caracas on Thursday, where intense rescue and safety responses were underway.\"We are in Los Palos Grandes in Caracas, where two buildings collapsed. The rescue people are trying to find four people in one building that just brought messages to the rescuers that they are alive and they are under the building collapse,\" she said.\"The situation here is very chaotic. The people are doing long lines to get gas, doing long lines to get into supermarkets and the pharmacies everywhere to try to find supplies, to get gasoline, and try to find the people that are missing. Over 7,000 people are missing in Venezuela at the moment.\"\"La Guaira State was the most affected area in Venezuela, where more than 20 buildings collapsed. The rescue teams are overwhelmed with the situation. They are not allowing people to go there until the rescue team can do something for the people that are trapped in the buildings,\" Fermin said.MORE ON THE EARTHQUAKES | At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says How aid is getting to Venezuela after earthquakes leave infrastructure in tattersVenezuela's main airport was closed and in some places, evacuation orders stretched more than 1,000 miles away from the capital.UN rescue teams were on their way to assist, as were teams and other resources from the U.S.The U.S. was sending search and rescue teams, airlift support and at least $150 million in immediate support funds for local relief organizations.\"The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to helping Venezuela recover from this devastating disaster and will continue to explore additional ways to provide meaningful assistance during this critical time,\" the State Department said in a statement.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/natural-disasters/rescue-teams-race-to-find-survivors-after-severe-earthquakes-devastate-venezuela","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:27:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"rescue-teams-race-to-find-survivors-after-severe-earthquakes-devastate-venezuela"},{"id":"5vrnmm","title":"Epstein probe in New Mexico could expose high-profile names","excerpt":"Jeffrey Epsteins power extended far beyond his crimes.For years, he cultivated relationships with politicians, prosecutors, business leaders and other influential figures, building a network that opened doors and now raises questions about who knew what and when.Now, Justice Department records, c...","content":"Jeffrey Epsteins power extended far beyond his crimes.For years, he cultivated relationships with politicians, prosecutors, business leaders and other influential figures, building a network that opened doors and now raises questions about who knew what and when.Now, Justice Department records, combined with ongoing investigations and survivor testimony, are shining new light on those connections.Epsteins New Mexico tiesIn New Mexico, where Epstein maintained his sprawling Zorro Ranch and developed ties to some of the state's most prominent political figures, former investigators are examining whether influence and access may have shaped decisions behind the scenes. The focus is no longer solely on Epstein himself, but on the powerful people around him and whether their relationships helped insulate his world from accountability.You can see where politics and excuses seem to perpetuate decade after decade, former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas told Scripps News during an interview in April. And I know survivors are just tired.In 1993, Epstein bought a ranch in New Mexico from then-Governor Bruce King. He soon enmeshed himself with the states local elites, donating to local and statewide political races and developing a relationship with now-deceased former Governor Bill Richardson.Before her death in 2025, Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre accused Richardson of sexual abuse in her memoir, writing that his face was among those preserved ... in an airtight vault in my head.Guiffre also named Richardson repeatedly during a 2016 deposition, telling lawyers that she was trafficked by Epstein to Richardson more than twice between the ages of approximately 17 and 18 years old. She said she gave the FBI Richardsons name, too.Richardson consistently denied the allegations before his death in 2023, and his estate did not respond to a request for comment.Those connections between Epstein and politicians in New Mexico  among others  are troubling to Balderas.He was conducting his own investigation on behalf of the state in 2019 when he was told by federal law enforcement officials at the Southern District of New York that it was also looking into Epstein in New Mexico and asked Balderas to stand down.Former New Mexico AG says feds kept him out of the loopNow, Balderas says documents released by the Department of Justice connected to Epstein portray a concerning relationship between federal authorities probing the Epstein case and Richardsons legal team.RELATED STORY | Former New Mexico AG says he was told to stand down in Epstein ranch probeThey shared more information with defense attorneys than they did with prosecutors and law enforcement in New Mexico, Balderas said.One of those defense attorneys was Jeffrey Brown, a former federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorneys Office. Records show he communicated about a statement his client, Bill Richardson, released, absolving the former governor of wrongdoing.On Aug. 19, 2019, Brown emailed someone from the Southern District of New York.In the email, Brown appears to be discussing a statement Richardson released, absolving the former governor of wrongdoing related to Epstein.The statement says that Richardson was informed by the Assistant U.S. Attorney responsible for the case that Governor Richardson is neither a target, subject, nor witness in the case and that there is no allegation against Governor Richardson about which the government is seeking a response from Gov. Richardson at this time.Someone from the Southern District of New York responded to Brown and said they believe some of the statement remains inaccurate, noting that they hinted to Brown that Richardson was neither a witness nor a target, but they didn't rule him out as a subject of the investigation.Richardson put out the statement himself without consulting his attorney, according to a source.There's something wrong with the system when witnesses, defense attorneys and Epstein associates have more access to influence those prosecutions and those decisions, Balderas said. It's concerning that as they're ghosting me and withholding information, a U.S. Attorney's Office is sharing critical information about the investigation with potential defense attorneys or potentially witnesses that still need to be interviewed.The Department of Justice did not respond to a request to discuss this matter.State probe may expose high-profile local namesA commission of New Mexico lawmakers is continuing its investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch.New Mexico State Rep. Andrea Reeb, who is a prosecutor herself and is one of four members on the panel, says the commission will be paying attention to big names in her state.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Bondi says Blanche led Epstein review, cites privilege on Trump discussionsReeb says shes very concerned that there are so many New Mexico politicians in the files who had relationships with Epstein.\"It just makes you wonder what more we're going to find, and it makes me know the corruption is out there, Reeb said.She said once the commissions probe is complete, it wont hold back from naming high-profile names.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/epstein-files/epstein-probe-in-new-mexico-could-expose-high-profile-names","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Alexandra Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:24:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"epstein-probe-in-new-mexico-could-expose-high-profile-names"},{"id":"r00ay1","title":"TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet","excerpt":"Passing through airport security checkpoints is about to get easier for Android phone owners.The TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet. Touchless ID eliminates the need to present physical documents and helps reduce wait times.Our collaboration with Google helps our ...","content":"Passing through airport security checkpoints is about to get easier for Android phone owners.The TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet. Touchless ID eliminates the need to present physical documents and helps reduce wait times.Our collaboration with Google helps our trusted TSA PreCheck travelers enjoy the fastest route through airport security. Delivering seamless experiences like this is one more way TSA is working to deliver the Golden Age of Travel, said TSA Modernization Acting Chief Innovation Officer Shelu Patel.RELATED STORY | Summer vacation feels out of reach for many Americans. Here's how to saveHow it works:Travelers check in as usual with a participating airline and add their boarding pass to Google Wallet.Those with an eligible digital ID will see a Get Started button and will be redirected to the TSA consent page. From there, they can authorize their digital ID and boarding pass.To be eligible for a touchless ID, you must be a current TSA PreCheck traveler with a valid passport.RELATED STORY | US airfares are at their highest in years as the Iran war shocks oil and energy pricesTouchless ID is currently available at 65 airports across the nation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/travel/tsa-is-now-accepting-precheck-touchless-ids-stored-in-google-wallet","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:35:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tsa-is-now-accepting-precheck-touchless-ids-stored-in-google-wallet"},{"id":"etto94","title":"Shops on Six to bring local entrepreneurs and everyday goods to Detroit's west side corridor","excerpt":"Shops on Six is one of the latest efforts by the Live6 Alliance to build up the Livernois and McNichols corridor. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Shops on Six to bring local entrepreneurs and everyday goods to Detroit's west side corridorTaqee Vernon, director of market development for Liv...","content":"Shops on Six is one of the latest efforts by the Live6 Alliance to build up the Livernois and McNichols corridor. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Shops on Six to bring local entrepreneurs and everyday goods to Detroit's west side corridorTaqee Vernon, director of market development for Live6 Alliance, grew up going to high school on Detroit's west side and remembers when the space near the intersection of West McNichols and San Juan Drive wasn't much.\"I have no recollection of this ever being anything. This has never been a place I could stop and go anywhere, this was not a place my parents would stop,\" Vernon said. The Live6 Alliance is a community planning and development organization transforming the space at 7434 W. McNichols into a collaborative marketplace known as Shops on Six.\"I think it's our duty just as a community development organization, or as the people who are willing, to say I'm going to give you something to take pride in,\" Vernon said.Expected to open in late summer, Shops on Six will offer everything from grab-and-go food to personal health items and accessories like phone chargers.\"We wanted to create a place that felt safe, that felt new. And just give an alternative to the liquor store culture, convenience store culture in Detroit that we grew up with,\" Vernon said.Most shelves will be dedicated to local entrepreneurs and their items, giving them a new opportunity to grow their businesses. \"We want this to kind of be an entrepreneurial incubator where people are getting accounting services, marketing services,\" Vernon said.Danielle Brown, owner of LipSting Cosmetics, is one of five vendors currently signed on with the project.\"I am honored, actually,\" Brown said.Brown, who is from the area, will bring her LipSting brand to Shops on Six. She started the brand as a licensed cosmetologist before expanding into products.\"Started as just a licensed cosmetologist, created a side of the business that only offers services, and from there knowing not everyone will sit in my chair, but I still want to create something that empowers women. So this where LipSting is created,\" Brown said. The brand has been around 10 years, and Shops on Six will mark its first brick-and-mortar location. Brown called it a big opportunity to expand.\"Prior to, just online sales, a lot of vendors' events, and of course, word of mouth. We've been doing a lot of ground work for years and so being in a store is just an amazing opportunity for us,\" Brown said.Other brands coming to Shops on Six include Sweet Aroma Candles, The Candidly Speaking, Moy Hair Essentials, Duey Dealer, and Eat Beauty.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/shops-on-six-to-bring-local-entrepreneurs-everyday-goods-to-detroits-west-side-corridor","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Demetrios Sanders","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:24:11.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F1c%2F7d%2Fe9eb86224232bc1bdaae29cf61a3%2Fimg-5216.jpg","slug":"shops-on-six-to-bring-local-entrepreneurs-and-everyday-goods-to-detroits-west-side-corridor"},{"id":"zgqlak","title":"DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail voting in Ohio","excerpt":"Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor...","content":"Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor issued an unusually lengthy statement explaining his decision. He said the requirement would pose an unwieldy challenge for voters without providing any real benefit.This bill is not needed, because Ohio does an excellent job running elections, DeWine said. We know who wins on election night and not weeks later!In vetoing the bill, DeWine noted complaints from bipartisan elections officials, who said lawmakers passed the bill too quickly during a busy legislative session earlier this month, as well as from the Ohio chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons. Republicans unveiled the photo ID requirement for mailing as an amendment to an unrelated bill and then passed it two days later in a late-night vote.With his veto, DeWine followed through on comments he made in 2023, urging lawmakers to pass no more new voting restrictions after calling elections security a settled issue.Republican lawmakers passed HB 472 earlier this month alongside another voter ID measure  one that would amend Ohios constitution to require voters to show a photo ID to vote in person, while giving lawmakers leeway to require it for other forms of voting, too.Voters have to approve the voter ID amendment. A statewide vote will happen in November.The veto doesnt affect the amendment, since under state law, governors have no role in sending proposed constitutional amendments to voters.Republican lawmakers still could overturn DeWines veto if they can garner enough votes in the Ohio House and Senate before the end of the year. The veto-overturn process would start in the House, where Republicans hold 65 seats  five more than the 60 votes needed to overturn a veto.Currently, the legislature has no scheduled sessions until after the November election.RELATED STORY | USPS proposes rule requiring states to share voter lists for mail-in ballotsWhat the bill would have doneRepublicans described HB 472 as a common-sense election security measure. They said Ohioans support photo ID requirements for voting, and said that mail voting shouldnt be exempt.The bill offered a few ways for voters to show a photo ID while voting remotely.One option is a new online portal that would allow Ohioans to request a mail ballot online, ditching a longstanding process that involves filling out a paper form.While details would have to be hashed out by state elections officials, the bill allows Ohioans to submit a picture of their photo ID and a photo of their face when using the portal. They could also provide an alternative form of ID  like the last four digits of their drivers license number  but would have to later enclose a copy of their photo ID with their completed mail ballot.Someone who doesnt want to mail or digitally send their ID could physically bring it to a county board of elections office in accordance with the bill.In his veto message, DeWine called the process of showing a photo ID remotely unworkable, even as he praised the part of the bill that would have allowed Ohioans to apply for an absentee ballot through an online form.Elections officials complained about these new requirements, saying that even with more than a year to plan, they wouldnt have enough time to set up the new system.They also raised privacy concerns about a new government agency maintaining a file of photos of voter and copies of their IDs. In response, lawmakers amended the bill to specify the new photo records are exempt from disclosure under public records law.Certain categories of voters were exempt from the photo ID requirements under the bill: those with sincere religious objections, military members and other overseas Ohioans, people with a severe medical condition or disability, or those who were incarcerated. A last-minute change also exempted those with a lack of mobility or another material obstacle that prevents them from either getting a photo ID or a photocopy of their ID.These exempt voters would be allowed to provide other personal identifying information instead.RELATED STORY | Judge blocks Trump order creating federal voter list, limiting mail-in ballotsDemocrats, voting-rights groups complained the bill impedes votingHB 472 passed earlier this month along party lines, getting no Democratic votes.During debate, Democrats called the bill rushed. They also renewed their previous criticisms of voter ID requirements, calling them an impediment to voting, especially for senior citizens and people who change addresses more frequently, like students or lower-income people. They said mail-in voting is secure and doesnt require new security measures.The Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a prominent liberal group thats currently facing scrutiny by the FBI, held a rally outside the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, urging DeWine to veto the bill.Diedra Reese, the OOCs director of voter engagement, in an interview hours before DeWines veto called the bill an effort by Republicans to prevent people from voting.Hes on record having said that he doesnt think we need more election laws, Reese said of DeWine. Our Secretary of State says we have safe and secure elections. If they are not the ones who should be standing up, who then? And again, thats certainly why were out here today.Following DeWines veto, Ohio League of Women Voters Executive Director Jen Miller praised the governors decision.Ohios absentee voting system is secure and preferred by countless senior citizens, people with disabilities and college students from across the political spectrum. We commend Governor DeWine for his wise veto of hastily written legislation that would have surely backfired. Because of his leadership, elections officials wont have to face another unfunded mandate, and Ohioans can continue to freely and fairly vote absentee, Miller said.Republicans criticize DeWineDeWines veto drew swift criticism from Rob McColley, the Republican leader of the Ohio Senate and running mate for GOP governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in the November election.McColley said photo ID laws are supported by the vast majority of voters.It is disappointing the governor would oppose such a common sense election security bill when Democrat controlled states such as Virginia and Hawaii have repealed their photo ID laws. HB 472 when combined with this falls Constitutional Amendment requiring photo identification to vote would have given Ohioans the confidence to know that their election system was the most secure in the country, McColley said.State Treasurer Robert Sprague, the GOP candidate for Secretary of State, issued a statement calling DeWines veto disappointing.Photo ID is a common sense, commonplace requirement in everyday life and the most trustworthy means of ensuring that a person is who they say they are. The legislation would have served as a significant deterrent to mail-in voter fraud and made Ohio elections more secure, which is the point, Sprague said.The political contextDuring a busy legislative session earlier this month, Republicans added the photo ID requirements to a noncontroversial bill that otherwise provides free IDs and other government documents to people experiencing homelessness.The bill passed as Republican legislative leaders were looking for votes for the voter ID amendment. Some GOP holdouts and conservative critics had contended the amendment didnt go far enough since it didnt explicitly address mail-in voting.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/elections/dewine-vetoes-bill-requiring-photo-id-for-mail-voting-in-ohio","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:04:27.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dewine-vetoes-bill-requiring-photo-id-for-mail-voting-in-ohio"},{"id":"61lmuh","title":"Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance helps 90-year-old romance scam victim avoid eviction","excerpt":"For many older adults, abuse doesn't come from a stranger. It comes from someone they know and trust. About a month ago, we introduced you to an elderly Eastpointe couple that nearly got evicted - until Macomb County's Elder Justice Alliance got involved. Watch Carolyn Clifford's video report: El...","content":"For many older adults, abuse doesn't come from a stranger. It comes from someone they know and trust. About a month ago, we introduced you to an elderly Eastpointe couple that nearly got evicted - until Macomb County's Elder Justice Alliance got involved. Watch Carolyn Clifford's video report: Elder Justice Alliance helps romance scam victim, 90, avoid evictionNow we're back with a 90-year-old who was also on the verge of eviction, but for a very different reason, and tonight I'm showing you how this unique team of professionals came together to help save the day again.At 90 years old, Nancy Fahringer thought she had found companionship on Facebook.\"And he talked me into going on WhatsApp. He said that no one could trace it,\" she says. Instead, she became the victim of a romance scam. The man promised her marriage and a home on a lake. By the time her family learned what was happening, Nancy had lost nearly $7,000.\"Before it got to the family, she was almost evicted,\" says her niece, Laura.Facing eviction and overwhelmed by what had happened, Nancy's family turned to the Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance. The alliance brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, legal aid attorneys, victim advocates, and case managers to protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. RELATED STORY: Grandparents who raised dozens of foster kids faced eviction  the community rallied to help them Community rallies to help grandparents who raised dozens of foster kids\"Sixty to ninety percent of perpetrators are known to the older adults,\" says the director of the Senior Justice Alliance, Sheila Cote. Experts estimate that only one in twenty-four cases of elder abuse is ever reported. Many victims stay silent because the person harming them is usually someone they know and trust.\"Sometimes people don't want to call law enforcement. They're afraid to. We need to be that conduit for them,\" says Macomb County Executive and former Sheriff Mark Hackel. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is also part of the effort.\"You'll be surprised how many seniors will tell you how they got scammed,\" says Prosecutor Peter Lucido. Lucido spends much of his time speaking at churches, senior centers, and community groups, helping older adults recognize the warning signs.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel helped launch the state's elder justice initiative in 2019.\"There's help for you. There's so many resources out there that are available,\" Nessel says. For many seniors, help starts with someone willing to listen.\"Case management is so important because you're providing that trusting and supportive relationship,\" says Jennifer Wilczek, lead case manager with the Office of Senior Services in Macomb County. And when dozens of agencies work together, solutions often come faster.\"I find they're very grateful. You almost made a lifelong friend,\" says Mark Hansel, Co-Responder on the C.A.R.E unit at Sterling Heights Police DepartmentFor Nancy, that network became a lifeline. Her niece says that when the situation seemed impossible, the alliance brought everyone together.\"They were the glue in a crisis,\" Laura says.The group connected resources and support that helped Nancy move to a safer home closer to family.Today, Nancy is safe, surrounded by family and living independently.Her story is a reminder that elder abuse and financial exploitation can happen to anyone. But it's also proof that when a community comes together, one phone call can change a life.Officials say if you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, don't wait. Reach out to Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement, or a trusted family member.They say the sooner someone asks for help, the more likely they can prevent a crisis before it becomes a tragedy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/community-connection/macomb-county-elder-justice-alliance-helps-90-year-old-romance-scam-victim-avoid-eviction","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Carolyn Clifford","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:58:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F16%2Fc4%2F505c41894c979fce920dc6eceb30%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-2-50-24-pm.jpg","slug":"macomb-county-elder-justice-alliance-helps-90-year-old-romance-scam-victim-avoid-eviction"},{"id":"cwlbzz","title":"Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-sales open after 13-year wait ahead of November release","excerpt":"After a 13-year wait, pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto 6 opened Thursday, giving gaming fans their first chance to secure a copy of one of the most anticipated video game releases in history.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Why Video Games Are Looking More Like MoviesThe basic version of Rockstar Games' GTA 6 i...","content":"After a 13-year wait, pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto 6 opened Thursday, giving gaming fans their first chance to secure a copy of one of the most anticipated video game releases in history.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Why Video Games Are Looking More Like MoviesThe basic version of Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is available for pre-order at $79.99 through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and other online storefronts. Gamers can also pay $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, which includes personalized weapons, vehicles and more. What's behind the hype for Grand Theft Auto 6?The game is slated for release in November. All pre-orders also come with a bonus Vintage Vice City Pack  described as \"a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.\" However, there won't be a physical disc version of the game this time around. Instead, those who pre-order GTA 6 will be provided a download code.RELATED STORY | Next Level: Simulator video games focused on real life are on the riseGrand Theft Auto is one of the biggest video game series in history. The last release, GTA 5, came out in 2013 and sold more than 200 million copies, generating over $10 billion. GTA 6 is expected to break gaming sales records and potentially surpass Minecraft, the best-selling video game of modern day.Early indicators suggest massive demand for the title. The first GTA 6 trailer, released on YouTube in 2023, has more than 280 million views. A second trailer has nearly 170 million views.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/entertainment/grand-theft-auto-6-pre-sales-open-after-13-year-wait-ahead-of-november-release","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Mitch McCann","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:33:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"grand-theft-auto-6-pre-sales-open-after-13-year-wait-ahead-of-november-release"},{"id":"e7zbyq","title":"New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets","excerpt":"New Mexico's governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-traff...","content":"New Mexico's governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-trafficking cases.Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked the state's attorney general to examine whether the agency's actions violated New Mexico law, an extraordinary challenge to a federal law enforcement agency at a time when fentanyl remains one of the country's deadliest public health threats.The request follows an AP investigation that found DEA agents repeatedly allowed major fentanyl shipments to continue moving through New Mexico between 2023 and 2025 rather than seize them immediately, as agents sought to build cases against higher-ranking traffickers. The governor's call for a criminal review turns a debate over drug enforcement tactics into a question of whether federal agents themselves crossed legal lines while pursuing larger trafficking organizations.POISONED | Fentanyl's Child Victims Current and former DEA agents told AP the strategy amounted to a gamble with public safety in a state ravaged by the fentanyl epidemic and may have violated U.S. Justice Department rules intended to safeguard the public from a drug the White House last year designated as a \" weapon of mass destruction.\"\"There are no words to describe how reckless and dangerous these decisions were,\" Lujan Grisham said in a statement. \"Make no mistake: the DEA knew people would die if these pills made it into New Mexico communities, and the agency let it happen anyway.\"The DEA did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the governor's statement. The agency has contended it would not be plausible to seize every drug shipment and previously told AP in a statement, \"the investigative decisions at issue were lawful, reasonable under the circumstances and consistent with Department guidance.\"\"Public descriptions suggesting that DEA knowingly permitted fentanyl to reach communities are false and fundamentally mischaracterize the facts,\" DEA spokesperson Amanda Wozniak wrote in an email.Alex Uballez, who served as U.S. attorney in New Mexico from May 2022 until February 2025, told AP that drugs went unseized at times due to his office's limited resources and his belief that prosecuting larger organizations has a bigger impact than intercepting every suspected drug transaction.It is not clear whether any fatal overdoses in the state can be directly attributed to the DEA strategy. While overdose deaths nationwide fell 14% last year, government data show New Mexico tallied a 21% spike.\"New Mexican lives are not the federal government's cost of doing business,\" the governor wrote in her statement. \"I plan to hold the federal government accountable for this disaster and will explore every possible avenue of action against the federal government to right these wrongs.\"The AP investigation cited three current and former agents and government records, including an internal report of a 2023 delivery of 74,000 pills the DEA surveilled  but did not seize  at a mobile home park in Albuquerque.DEA whistleblower David Howell, who filed a complaint drawing attention to the unseized fentanyl, spoke Wednesday with congressional staffers. Empower Oversight, a whistleblower advocacy group representing Howell, has asked the Senate Judiciary Committee and Justice Department's Office of Inspector General to investigate the agent's allegations.Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Ohio Republican, called Howell's revelations \"a scandal of the highest order\" and said in a post on X he plans to find out how many American lives were lost due to the DEA's inaction.Meanwhile, victims' groups also spoke out about DEA's inaction, saying its approach in New Mexico contradicts the agency's prominent \"One Pill Can Kill\" campaign that warns as little as a few milligrams of fentanyl can cause a fatal overdose.\"Knowing the Justice Department had guidelines to seize the opioids whenever practical  and the fact these were ignored  is truly heartbreaking,\" said Michael Glownia, who lost his daughter to fentanyl in 2023 and founded a nonprofit organization to support families suffering similar losses.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/new-mexico-governor-calls-for-criminal-probe-of-dea-allowing-fentanyl-shipments-to-hit-streets","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:21:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-mexico-governor-calls-for-criminal-probe-of-dea-allowing-fentanyl-shipments-to-hit-streets"},{"id":"rk0j95","title":"US draws line against Iran-backed tolls in Strait of Hormuz","excerpt":"The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is once again showing signs of strain.The U.K. is reporting that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, said he was informed of an attac...","content":"The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is once again showing signs of strain.The U.K. is reporting that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, said he was informed of an attack in the Gulf of Oman and that an IMO evacuation plan would be paused until further clarity.Seafarer safety remains paramount, Dominguez said.Meanwhile, Lebanons Health Ministry also reported 19 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the last 24 hours.The latest incidents come as Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with key allies in the Middle East.Rubio called his meetings with Gulf countries really good, saying the U.S. and its allies agreed on a way to keep Gulf nations informed about talks surrounding the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.RELATED STORY | Trump and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, including $300B for Iran's reconstructionHe also said the countries were clear that there is no support for tolls or fees in the Strait of Hormuz, an idea Iran has pushed throughout the conflict.Thats an international waterway, Rubio said. There isnt a nation on Earth that supports having to pay money to go through the straits.That position was reflected in a joint statement from the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council members, which emphasized free and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and rejected any tolls or fees. The statement also stressed the need to address Iranian threats, including its ballistic missile program, drones and support for proxy groups  issues expected to be discussed moving forward.RELATED STORY | White House requests $87 billion from Congress for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovationsHowever, as talks are expected to continue, Iran has continued to use threatening language about the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials also rejected the idea that the United States would control the use of any unfrozen Iranian assets to purchase goods from American farmers.America falsely claims our unfrozen assets will buy their agriculture. Interesting. The only crop were harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust. Its organic, abundant and homegrown. But apparently the U.S. only exports GMO soybeans, broken promises and trash talk, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.A U.S. official said no frozen Iranian funds have left the account set up for the assets, and none will be released unless Iran meets the requirements outlined in the memorandum of understanding. The official said any released money would require U.S. approval and would be used to buy American agricultural products to feed the Iranian people.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/us-draws-line-against-iran-backed-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Haley Bull","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:49:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-draws-line-against-iran-backed-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"id":"h363ut","title":"Detroit Jazz Festival announces 2026 lineup with 3 stages in Hart Plaza this year","excerpt":"The Detroit Jazz Festival today announced the lineup and plans for the 2026 event, taking place in Downtown Detroit over Labor Day weekend.The world's largest free jezz festival is in its 47th year, and will bring together global jazz artists, rising stars and more.According to the Jazz Festival,...","content":"The Detroit Jazz Festival today announced the lineup and plans for the 2026 event, taking place in Downtown Detroit over Labor Day weekend.The world's largest free jezz festival is in its 47th year, and will bring together global jazz artists, rising stars and more.According to the Jazz Festival, this year's event will be fully centered at Hart Plaza with three stages consolidated to create a more connected environment. Previously, the festival was split among stages at Hart Plaza, in Campus Martius/Cadillac Square and at Wayne State University.This year, Hart Plaza will feature the Carhartt Amphitheater Stage, Pyramid Stage, Absopure Waterfront Stage. Then there will be the Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University.According to organizers, Hart Plaza will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Also, no coolers will be allowed inside Hart Plaza, a change in policy.However, officials are reminding people that the event still remains free, with the same number of stages overall and the same number of performances.The full schedule is below:Friday, Sept. 4Carhartt Amphitheater Stage6:14 pm Dr. Valades Brass Band Featuring Shannon Powell7:00 pm Miles Electric Band9:15 pm 2026 Artist-In-Residence Joe Lovanos Paramount Quartet, featuring Julian Lage, Asante Sante Debriano, Will CalhounDetroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University10:45 pm Tia Fuller featuring Shamie Fuller-Royston  Fuller Sound(Midtown After Hours Special) Saturday, Sept. 5 Carhartt Amphitheater Stage3:00 pm Jeffrey Trent4:45 pm African Rhythms Alumni Quintet Celebrating the Centennial of Dr. Randy Weston T.K. Blue  saxophone/flute/musical director; Chief Baba Neil Clarke7:00 pm Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration9:15 pm Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather ReportPyramid Stage3:15 pm Borderland Ensemble5:00 pm Skyler Tang6:45 pm Jill Opal and The Bill Meyer Group8:45 pm Bob James Absopure Waterfront Stage2:45 pm Michigan State University Jazz Orchestra | The Bebop Spartans directed by Professor Rodney Whitaker4:45 pm Vermilion Field (Takatsuki Jazz Street Representative Band)7:00 pm Cyrille Aime Quartet9:00 pm ArtemisDetroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University11:30 am Grosse Isle High School Jazz Band, Midland High School Jazz Band, University of Detroit Jazz Orchestra, Troy Athens High School JazzBand, Northview High School Jazz Ensemble10:45 pm Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio(Midtown After Hours Special) Sunday, Sept. 6Carhartt Amphitheater Stage1:15 pm           Downbeat Blindfold Test3:00 pm The Search: Echoes of the Fallen, tribute to Karim Gideon4:45 pm Gabrielle Cassava7:00 pm 2026 Artist-In-Residence Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas Quintet:Sound Prints Featuring: Lawrence Fields, Yasushi Nakamura and Rudy Royston9:15 pm Take 6 Pyramid Stage1:15 pm J.C. Heard JazzWeek All Stars3:15 pm Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet4:45 pm Catherine Russell6:45 pm Sequoia REDWOOD Snyder and INNER KNOWING8:45 pm Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap Absopure Waterfront Stage1:45 pm Wayne State University Jazz Warriors Big Band directed by Professor Vincent Chandler AND Wayne State University Advanced Vocal Jazz Quartet directed by Cayla Stus3:30 pm Luca Ciarla solOrkestra5:20 pm 2026 Legacy Artist: Jaribu Shahid Salute to the AACM7:15 pm Instant Alter featuring Natasha Agrama Clarke and Emilio Modeste9:10 pm Vijay Iyer Trio with special guest, Adam OFarrill Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University11:30 am Taylor High School Jazz Band, Utica High School Jazz Band, Jackson Northwest High School Jazz Band, Northville High School Jazz Ensemble, Meridian High School Jazz Ensemble10:45 pm Nduduzo Makhathini(Midtown After Hours Special)Monday, Sept. 7Carhartt Amphitheater Stage2:00 pm Himiko Kikuchi Tottori Young Lions Trio4:00 pm Cindy Blackman Santana6:00 pm Coltrane 100  2026 Artist-In-Residence Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makathini, Linda May Han Oh, Jeff Tain Watts Both Directions at Once Pyramid Stage1:45 pm Teiku3:30 pm Roberta Gambarini and the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra5:15 pm Joey Alexander TrioAbsopure Waterfront Stage12:45 pm University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble directed by Professor Kris Johnson AND University of Michigan Jazz Trombone Ensemble directed by Professor Dennis Wilson3:00 pm The Django Festival Allstars with Special Guest Grace Kelly5:00 pm Ron Carter & Foursight Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University11:30 am Detroit Public Schools Community District Jazz Showcase + Tottori Jazz Mission International Jam","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroit-jazz-festival-announces-2026-lineup-with-3-stages-in-hart-plaza-this-year","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:35:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"detroit-jazz-festival-announces-2026-lineup-with-3-stages-in-hart-plaza-this-year"},{"id":"tu5b0t","title":"Charges dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after alleged drunken rampage","excerpt":"Charges have been dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after an alleged drunken rampage at a New Mexico casino resort.RELATED NEWS | Bailey Zimmerman arrest warrant issued after alleged drunken rampage at Albuquerque casino resortAccording to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Met...","content":"Charges have been dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after an alleged drunken rampage at a New Mexico casino resort.RELATED NEWS | Bailey Zimmerman arrest warrant issued after alleged drunken rampage at Albuquerque casino resortAccording to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the incident occurred on May 27, when Zimmerman arrived at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque to perform at the venues amphitheater.Surveillance video reportedly showed Zimmerman appearing intoxicated throughout the afternoon.He then allegedly swung a guitar and struck the ground twice, threw and pushed over other musical equipment, and spat toward a security officer.Zimmerman canceled his concert that night, citing illness as the reason for doing so.According to the affidavit, Sandia Resort and Casino had determined he and his staff needed to leave the property. Initially, Zimmerman refused to board the arranged transportation. There was a response from Sandia Police and he eventually was escorted off the premises.In January, Zimmerman issued an apology for a separate performance in which he said he was too drunk to play. \"I decided to drink that day, which was a mistake, and I got up onstage and I was too drunk to play, and I sang awful, I played awful, nobody got the show that they wanted or paid for, and I'm disappointed in myself,\" he stated in the video.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/entertainment/charges-dropped-against-bailey-zimmerman-after-alleged-drunken-rampage","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:02:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"charges-dropped-against-bailey-zimmerman-after-alleged-drunken-rampage"},{"id":"dsosbb","title":"13-year-old David loves sports and is a playful & kind boy","excerpt":"Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 13-year-old David, who loves playing sports and loves spending time with people around him.According to the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange, David is playful and kind, and has a great sense of humor. He also values connection and loves feeling supported an...","content":"Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 13-year-old David, who loves playing sports and loves spending time with people around him.According to the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange, David is playful and kind, and has a great sense of humor. He also values connection and loves feeling supported and included. See the full video below Grant Me Hope: 13-year-old David likes basketball and fishingHe also enjoys simple traditions that bring people together, especially holidays, and cares about animals.David would do best with an experienced parent or parents who can provide patience, structure, and steady support. A family who understands the impact of trauma and is prepared to advocate for the services that help him succeed will be important for him. With consistent guidance and a caring home environment, David has the opportunity to continue building his skills and confidence while growing into a young person who feels valued and supported.You can learn more about David here, and view more children on the MARE website. You can see more stories on our Grant Me Hope page","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/grant-me-hope/13-year-old-david-loves-sports-and-is-a-playful-kind-boy","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:37:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"13-year-old-david-loves-sports-and-is-a-playful-kind-boy"},{"id":"rdzmw5","title":"Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage","excerpt":"Apple has hiked prices on some of its most popular products, including the MacBook and iPad, because of the rising costs of memory and storage chips sparked by the AI boom.Beginning immediately, the price increases affect the Neo, its entry level MacBook thats now priced at $699 (up from $599), i...","content":"Apple has hiked prices on some of its most popular products, including the MacBook and iPad, because of the rising costs of memory and storage chips sparked by the AI boom.Beginning immediately, the price increases affect the Neo, its entry level MacBook thats now priced at $699 (up from $599), its cheapest iPad, which costs $449 up from $349, and the iPad Mini, which is getting a $100 increase to $599.Other increases include the Apple TV ($199 from $129), the Apple Vision Pro headset ($3,699, a $200 increase) and the HomePod speaker ($349, up from $299).MORE TECH NEWS | Google rolling out higher-end laptops to pair with Android phonesThe prices went live on Apples online store Thursday, but some third-party websites, like Best Buy and Target, still display the old prices.In a statement, Apple said that growing number of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage and that its never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly.We have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products, including todays increases for iPad and Mac, an Apple spokesperson said. We know this is not welcome news, and we are working tirelessly to find solutions.Apple shares (AAPL) fell 4.5% Thursday morning, on track for their worst day in four months.RELATED STORY | Apple announces first iPhone Air and AirPods with live translationApple CEO Tim Cook last week warned of an upcoming sticker shock and that price increases were unavoidable because of memory chip shortages. Prices of chips, as well as demand, have increased because of the massive number of AI datacenters being built, prompting companies like Micron to post blockbuster earnings.Were doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and weve been trying to shield our customers from the increases, but the situation has become unsustainable, Cook previously told the Wall Street Journal.Even Apple, one of the worlds most profitable companies with a solid supply chain, cant avoid the surge in prices for memory that has reverberated across the consumer electronics industry.Notably, prices for iPhones and AirPods remain the same.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/apple-is-hiking-the-prices-of-macbooks-and-ipads-due-to-the-memory-chip-shortage","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jordan Valinsky","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:30:57.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"apple-is-hiking-the-prices-of-macbooks-and-ipads-due-to-the-memory-chip-shortage"},{"id":"oj08lq","title":"Harvey Weinstein rape charge dropped after accuser declines fourth trial","excerpt":"Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the #MeToo-era case on Thursday.The movie mogul still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he ...","content":"Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the #MeToo-era case on Thursday.The movie mogul still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind bars. But the New York rape charge had remained unresolved after an overturned conviction followed by two hung juries. The judge formally dismissed the charge Thursday.Weinstein had a neutral expression as court officers led him out of court in his wheelchair. The Oscar-winning producer denies all the accusations.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocksThe rape charge concerned an allegation that he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. Mann has testified that she also had a consensual, on-and-off relationship with Weinstein, who was married at the time.But she told jurors she repeatedly tried to leave and said no to any sexual activity as he cornered her in the hotel room. She said he persevered, demanding that she undress and grabbing her arms, until she was afraid to keep protesting.\"After a lot of thought and reflection, I have chosen not to proceed with a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein,\" Mann wrote in a letter that a prosecutor read to the court. \"It was clear to me at this last trial I could no longer endure going through this any longer.\"The trial took a visible toll on Mann, 40, who testified for five days and was questioned for the first time about a diary-like, soul-baring note she wrote two days after the alleged rape, which the note did not mention. At one point during her testimony, Mann said she was struggling to focus, prompting court to wrap up early for the day.Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said Thursday that prosecutors believe Mann and hail her \"bravery, strength, courage and inspiration\" to other survivors, but given her feelings about proceeding, \"dismissal is appropriate.\"The 74-year-old Weinstein, meanwhile, reported chest pains during jury deliberations in the most recent trial, spurring another early end to court.\"The interests of justice would have never been to bring this case at all,\" defense lawyer Jacob Kaplan said.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo sex crimes caseWeinstein was one of the movie industry's most powerful figures, a producer of such tastemakers and hits as \"Shakespeare in Love,\" \"Pulp Fiction\" and \"Chocolat.\"Then a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him became public in 2017, fueling the #MeToo campaign for accountability and eventually leading to criminal charges.Weinstein was convicted in 2020 of raping Mann. Then an appeals court overturned that verdict for reasons unrelated to her testimony. Jury deliberations broke down at a 2025 retrial, and jurors deadlocked again at another retrial this spring.The rape charge in this case was a low-level felony punishable by up to four years in prison  less time than Weinstein already has served. He faces considerably longer sentences on his other, separate convictions in New York and California, including raping an Italian actress in Los Angeles.Weinstein didn't testify at any of the trials, though he complained during and after the 2025 New York retrial that it was unfair; the judge disagreed.His lawyers have maintained that all his accusers, who were trying to go places in show business, had completely consensual sexual liaisons with a movie studio boss who could help them. Weinstein himself has said he \"acted wrongly, but I never assaulted anyone.\"The Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, unless they choose to be named, as Mann has done.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/harvey-weinstein-rape-charge-dropped-after-accuser-declines-fourth-trial","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:26:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"harvey-weinstein-rape-charge-dropped-after-accuser-declines-fourth-trial"},{"id":"vqsiwz","title":"'Earthquake time bomb': Why back-to-back quakes in Venezuela aren't uncommon","excerpt":"Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Thursday, killing more than 150 people and toppling buildings in the capital of Caracas.RELATED STORY | At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president saysVenezuela sits near multiple fault lines, making the re...","content":"Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Thursday, killing more than 150 people and toppling buildings in the capital of Caracas.RELATED STORY | At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president saysVenezuela sits near multiple fault lines, making the region prone to seismic activity. Dr. Ellen Prager, author and chief scientist at StormCenter Communications, said the back-to-back earthquakes are not uncommon for this part of the world\"This is an area that, in fact, seismologist Robert Yeats called an earthquake timebomb,\" Prager said. \"We've known for many years that it's at high risk because of the tectonic setting of larger earthquakes. In fact, in 1812 there was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed 500 people. But of course, now millions more people live [there], which makes it a really dangerous place. So it's not uncommon to have large earthquakes in this area.\"IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggeredWhile the earthquakes hit close to Venezuela's coastline, they did not prompt an immediate tsunami warning. Prager explained that is because of the type of fault movement involved.\"It was a strike-slip fault, which means you basically have the tectonic plates sliding past one another. There isn't typically vertical motion, which is what you need underwater to create a tsunami,\" Prager said. \"But the risk remains in that there could've been a submarine landslide, which would displace water, which could create a tsunami. But in a typical strike-slip fault kind of motion, you don't tend to trigger this nominee because, again, you need that vertical motion or displacement underwater.\"Watch our full interview with Dr. Ellen Prager, author and chief scientist at StormCenter Communications, in the video player above.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/earthquake-time-bomb-why-back-to-back-quakes-in-venezuela-arent-uncommon","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:16:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"earthquake-time-bomb-why-back-to-back-quakes-in-venezuela-arent-uncommon"},{"id":"d606sd","title":"Family questions suicide ruling in death of Detroit mother","excerpt":"A Metro Detroit mother was found dead in her SUV in Detroit. It's been ruled a suicide by the Wayne County Medical Examiner, but her family is not convinced.","content":"A Metro Detroit mother was found dead in her SUV in Detroit. It's been ruled a suicide by the Wayne County Medical Examiner, but her family is not convinced.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-suicide-family-seeks-answers","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jessica.Dupnack@fox.com (Jessica Dupnack)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:38:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-24t221547.925.jpg","slug":"family-questions-suicide-ruling-in-death-of-detroit-mother"},{"id":"im62vc","title":"4-year-old child shot, man killed on Detroit's west side","excerpt":"Detroit police confirmed with FOX 2 that a 4-year-old was shot in the stomach and right leg in the 14600 block of Burgess on the city's west side. According to police, officers were called out to the area for a Shot Spotter at 9:39 p.m.","content":"Detroit police confirmed with FOX 2 that a 4-year-old was shot in the stomach and right leg in the 14600 block of Burgess on the city's west side. According to police, officers were called out to the area for a Shot Spotter at 9:39 p.m.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-67g2hcmphsyz03h8","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:17:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fht9xklr3l9505ju5%2Fz53ir1axhi97go6e.jpg","slug":"4-year-old-child-shot-man-killed-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"9ugdlg","title":"Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested, charged in Florida","excerpt":"The case surrounds an incident where six people were arrested connected to the targeted armed robbery on Feb. 4 where three victims were battered and held at gunpoint before being robbed of their personal property and being told to leave. \n\n\nTampa Bay police say Arnold rented an Airbnb in Largo, ...","content":"The case surrounds an incident where six people were arrested connected to the targeted armed robbery on Feb. 4 where three victims were battered and held at gunpoint before being robbed of their personal property and being told to leave. \n\n\nTampa Bay police say Arnold rented an Airbnb in Largo, Florida, where he stayed with the six suspects: Hilton, Hughes, Williams, Hudson, Del Valle, Randazzo.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-p58vrn88rpwdcnrb","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:13:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8cl9mfdsnybacbjd%2Fee3fzdgduwoq8t2v.jpg","slug":"lions-cb-terrion-arnold-arrested-charged-in-florida"},{"id":"6kj8z7","title":"Detroit 7-year-old shot in the stomach on city's west side","excerpt":"Detroit police confirmed with FOX 2 that a 7-year-old was shot in the 14500 block of Burgess on the city's west side.","content":"Detroit police confirmed with FOX 2 that a 7-year-old was shot in the 14500 block of Burgess on the city's west side.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-4-year-old-shot-citys-west-side-police-say","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:29:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46755666784-1.jpg","slug":"detroit-7-year-old-shot-in-the-stomach-on-citys-west-side"},{"id":"tbn3h4","title":"Woman's death ruled suicide, family disputes it","excerpt":"The family of the victim, Brittany Whitman, wants the case looked at again, and they are basing that on what led up to her death: a brutal beating by her ex-boyfriend, who is now charged.\n\n\nThirty-two-year-old Brittany Whitman was found dead inside her SUV on Detroit's east side, near City Airpor...","content":"The family of the victim, Brittany Whitman, wants the case looked at again, and they are basing that on what led up to her death: a brutal beating by her ex-boyfriend, who is now charged.\n\n\nThirty-two-year-old Brittany Whitman was found dead inside her SUV on Detroit's east side, near City Airport, the day after Easter.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-l36wz2b8vrdo2cu0","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:20:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frnchdpy26vni1lrq%2Fnwgy5g8e7u1kxzya.jpg","slug":"womans-death-ruled-suicide-family-disputes-it"},{"id":"ckcju4","title":"Dialysis center closed after death, multiple illnesses","excerpt":"Novi Police said in a press release that they began investigating after a 72-year-old woman was reported missing on June 21. She had been last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Dialysis Center on Providence Parkway and hadn’t returned home from her appointment.","content":"Novi Police said in a press release that they began investigating after a 72-year-old woman was reported missing on June 21. She had been last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Dialysis Center on Providence Parkway and hadn’t returned home from her appointment.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kcr797y96udxofu5","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:18:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F9ysx41z98wm9jbe5%2Fsw7dl56wjh1r5ze1.jpg","slug":"dialysis-center-closed-after-death-multiple-illnesses"},{"id":"hu1l2","title":"Concerns remain despite ICE abandoning plans for Romulus detention center","excerpt":"The United States Department of Homeland Security announced it is abandoning plans for a detention center near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. Mayor Robert McCraight and Immigration Attorney Neal Brand discuss why their concerns remain.","content":"The United States Department of Homeland Security announced it is abandoning plans for a detention center near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. Mayor Robert McCraight and Immigration Attorney Neal Brand discuss why their concerns remain.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-l94j61i6mt8113ca","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:21:50.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fg2s7ob71rw49dpl3%2Fh8aic2ls5y14jl90.jpg","slug":"concerns-remain-despite-ice-abandoning-plans-for-romulus-detention-center"},{"id":"fqqae5","title":"DDOT bus crash on Woodward and Elizabeth Street sends four to the hospital","excerpt":"A car crash involving a DDOT bus and a vehicle left four people injured Wednesday afternoon.","content":"A car crash involving a DDOT bus and a vehicle left four people injured Wednesday afternoon.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ddot-bus-crash-woodward-elizabeth-street-sends-four-hospital","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:49:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimg_1350-1-scaled.jpg","slug":"ddot-bus-crash-on-woodward-and-elizabeth-street-sends-four-to-the-hospital"},{"id":"c25zol","title":"Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer","excerpt":"A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.","content":"A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/florida-man-accused-kidnapping-teen-hiding-her-dryer","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:24:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-142051.png","slug":"florida-man-accused-of-kidnapping-teen-hiding-her-in-dryer"},{"id":"julzi","title":"17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules","excerpt":"A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.","content":"A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/states-sue-california-plastic-packaging-rules","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:12:45.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsingle-use-plastics.jpg","slug":"17-states-take-california-to-court-over-plastic-packaging-rules"},{"id":"5gq08n","title":"Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall","excerpt":"Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.","content":"Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-reveals-what-must-happen-airline-ticket-prices-fall","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:48:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdelta-ceo-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"delta-ceo-ed-bastian-reveals-what-he-says-must-happen-for-airline-ticket-prices-to-fall"},{"id":"6mujp7","title":"Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’","excerpt":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.","content":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tucker-carlson-says-no-longer-supporting-republican-party-im-out","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:30:47.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftucker-carlson-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tucker-carlson-says-hes-no-longer-supporting-the-republican-party-im-out"},{"id":"qi2nbf","title":"Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone","excerpt":"A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.","content":"A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-arrested-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-phone","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:45:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdulles.jpg","slug":"man-arrested-at-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-in-"},{"id":"6pz0ya","title":"13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop","excerpt":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","content":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/13-year-old-disneyland-tianas-bayou-adventure-50-foot-drop","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Alexa.Mae.Asperin@fox.com (Alexa Mae Asperin)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:07:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.foxla.com%2Fwww.foxla.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2184849757.jpg","slug":"13-year-old-climbs-out-of-disneylands-tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-slides-down-50-foot-drop"},{"id":"9mpc59","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan","excerpt":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","content":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/cristiano-ronaldo-1st-player-score-6-world-cups-goal-uzbekistan","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:49:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282430541.jpg","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-1st-player-to-score-in-6-world-cups-after-goal-against-uzbekistan"},{"id":"m41fpf","title":"Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves","excerpt":"This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story was first published in The Conversation\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tBuying her first home on Detroit’s far east side in 2021 was the moment when a lifelong...","content":"This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story was first published in The Conversation\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tBuying her first home on Detroit’s far east side in 2021 was the moment when a lifelong dream finally came within reach for Kim Page. \n\n“I accomplished something that I always wanted to do,” said Page, who grew up in the city. “I always wanted to buy my own home since I was like 18. I never wanted to rent from anyone.” \n\nPage said she had saved $US15,000 and used $3,800 in cash to buy the single-family brick house on Britain Street. The house, owned by a friend planning to move out of Detroit, was  “damaged pretty bad,” Page recalls. But the house was hers to care for, and she was determined to fix what was broken. \n\nFor the next several years, Page poured her sweat and paychecks into the property. Working first as a welder at automotive supplier Fisher Dynamics, and later as a phlebotomist, she paid for a dumpster, windows, a door, ceiling repair and an awning above her front porch. Page invested $27,000 in needed repairs and, in 2022, happily moved in.\n\nBut in August 2023, a storm damaged her roof. By March 2024, mold had grown inside the property, which made Page struggle to breathe; she moved in with family. She returned to the home in April 2024 for an appointment with a representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That’s when Page noticed the locks had been changed. Perplexed but undeterred, she broke down the back door to get inside and purchased new locks, which she installed. \n\nThen on a hot, summer day in July 2024, Page came home to discover all her locks had been changed again.\n\nSearching for answers, Page called the Wayne County Register of Deeds’ Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit. The staff confirmed she was a victim of deed fraud – a crime where scammers forge signatures to record a phony transfer of property ownership. Once criminals hijack the title, they can sell the property, rent it out or drain its equity with mortgages, potentially leaving the rightful owner to face the legal and financial fallout.\n\n“I just was in shock,” Page said. “I can’t believe somebody really did this to me.”\n\nA nationwide problem that’s hard to nail down\n\n\n            \n            \n              Like many homes targeted by fraudsters, Kim Page’s was sold in a cash transaction.\n              Nic Antaya/The Conversation, CC BY-ND\n            \n          \n\nPage reached out to me for help in March 2025. I’m a housing attorney, assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Law and director of the Housing Justice Clinic. I have represented dozens of victims of deed fraud. \n\nI have also studied how property recording systems respond – or, more accurately, fail to respond – to fraud. My work examines how procedural gaps in title systems disproportionately harm elderly, low-income and minority homeowners. \n\nNationwide, deed fraud – also called quit claim deed fraud or home title theft – is a growing problem, including in New York, Boston, Miami and Philadelphia. \n\nExactly how big a problem it is, is hard to know. The FBI does not track deed fraud specifically, instead grouping it into a larger category of real estate crimes.  \n\nFrom 2019 through 2023, 58,141 victims in the U.S. reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate crime, the FBI says. However, that number is likely undercounted because many people don’t know where to report it, are embarrassed they were victims or don’t know yet they have been targeted.\n\nIn Detroit, deed fraud may be particularly prevalent because so many housing deals are made in cash and many properties owe back taxes. The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.\n\nWithout oversight, the crime often goes undetected\n\nCommitting deed fraud is remarkably simple.\n\nA deed is the legal document that transfers ownership of a home or other real property from one person to another. When a home is bought or sold, a deed is legally drawn up to reflect the transfer of ownership. That deed is then recorded with a county register of deeds, providing public notice of who legally owns the property. \n\nA fraudster can forge the signature of the real owner – sometimes someone who is deceased. They can file a deed that appears valid on its face but isn’t.\n\nThey then record that false deed with a county register of deeds, the local government office that keeps public land records and other documents showing ownership, claiming title to property they do not actually own. \n\nFraudsters often target vulnerable people and properties, including elderly owners, families dealing with inherited homes, and houses that appear vacant or neglected, such as those behind on property taxes. \n\nThe incentive is clear: Once a fraudster appears to hold title, they can try to sell the property to an investor or an unsuspecting buyer looking for stable housing. I have seen fraudsters secure as much as $50,000 from one deal when they obtained a mortgage based on a fraudulent deed. One notable case of fraud targeted Elvis Presley’s former estate, Graceland.\n\nIn Michigan and most other states, recording offices do not have authority to substantively review a deed to determine whether it is fraudulent. If the document complies with technical formatting requirements, such as margin and font size, it must be recorded. Once stamped and indexed, the deed appears legitimate and can easily trick desperate buyers, investors, financial institutions and even police officers, lawyers and judges.\n\nIn other words, the recording process is largely administrative, not investigative.  The government office accepts and files the document without first verifying that the person signing it actually had the legal right to transfer the property. \n\nThat means a fraudulent deed can enter the public record, look valid to the outside world and remain undiscovered for months or even years.\n\nDetroit is vulnerable\n\nThe housing market helps explain why Detroiters are more vulnerable to deed fraud.\n\nHomes in Black neighborhoods nationwide are systematically undervalued compared with similar homes in white neighborhoods. Black borrowers are also more likely to be denied conventional mortgage loans. Detroit is about 73% Black, with a median household income of roughly $39,000 and a poverty rate exceeding 30%.\n\n\n            \n            \n              In 2011, residents flooded downtown Detroit, demanding an end to home foreclosures and evictions.\n              Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images\n            \n          \n\nIn a market where access to traditional financing is uneven and home prices are relatively low, cash sales accounted for 4 in 10 sales in February 2024.\n\nLenders, brokers and title companies act as informal gatekeepers when people purchase a home using a mortgage. In cash sales, those actors are absent, and there are fewer opportunities to detect irregularities in the documented history showing how title passed from one owner to the next over time.\n\nIllegal tax practices led to thousands of foreclosed homes\n\nProperty tax distress attracts fraudsters. Fraudsters seem to rely on publicly available tax foreclosure lists to identify properties that appear abandoned. They then pay the past-due taxes to remove the property from foreclosure and attempt to sell or mortgage the property using their fraudulent deed.\n\nThe fraudsters may also assume that the owner lacks the resources to wage a prolonged legal fight to recover title if they do uncover their scheme. In many cases, that assumption proves correct.\n\nMichigan’s Constitution caps assessments at 50% of market value, but researchers have found that from 2009 to 2015, a majority of Detroit homes were assessed above that limit. Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure. \n\nMore than 100,000 Detroit residents lost homes in that crisis, and homeowners were overtaxed by at least $600 million between 2010 and 2016.  \n\nIn a city already destabilized by unlawful tax foreclosure, fraudsters found opportunity in homes burdened by vacancy and broken chains of ownership.\n\nThe burdens that deed fraud victims face\n\nMy first encounter with deed fraud came in July 2023. I received a request for legal assistance from a man who said he had been evicted from a home he claimed to own. Honestly, I didn’t believe him. \n\nBut when I pulled the court records and deeds, I learned he was right. \n\nA fraudulent deed had been filed on his property, stripping him of title. The fraudsters then filed an eviction case against him.\n\nThe owner had no phone and no internet access to attend the virtual hearings. The court entered a judgment to evict him. A bailiff came, broke down his door and threw his belongings into a dumpster. \n\nIt took six months and two separate court cases before he was finally able to return to his home. He never recovered his belongings – and we never found the fraudster.\n\nThere are many other hardships for a legitimate owner. A fraudulent deed can prevent homeowners from selling their property, refinancing or accessing financial assistance programs. \n\nTo clear title, owners must file a quiet title lawsuit – a court action used to resolve disputes over who legally owns a property. \n\nBut quiet title cases are complex legal proceedings. \n\nThey require multiple filings, hearings and strict compliance with procedural rules. Even when fraud is obvious – for example, when a deed was signed by someone who was already deceased – courts generally require formal litigation to remove the cloud from the title. \n\nLikewise, the legal process of notifying the defendant can be especially burdensome. Fraudsters often use fictitious names and addresses, making them difficult or impossible to locate. Even uncontested cases typically take months. If a defendant appears and disputes ownership, litigation can stretch for years. \n\nFiling fees, service costs and other litigation expenses accumulate quickly. Hiring an attorney can cost several thousand dollars, and some victims have reported spending tens of thousands clearing title to their homes. \n\nAs for Kim Page, her case is still ongoing. After being locked out of her home, she had to move in with relatives for over a year, putting a strain on their relationship. She was eventually able to return to her home, but the legal dispute over ownership has not been resolved.\n\n\n            \n            \n              Repairs that still need to be completed at Kim Page’s home in Detroit.\n              Nic Antaya/The Conversation, CC BY-ND\n            \n          \n\nOn top of that, she is facing a counter-lawsuit from the company that filed the fraudulent deed, requesting $50,000 for repairs the company made to the home while Page was locked out, along with property taxes and utility bills that the company says it paid to the county and utility companies on her behalf. The county opened an investigation, but it remains unresolved. As a result, she still has no idea who orchestrated the scheme.\n\nWhile there are free legal services organizations to help, they have limited capacity, and income thresholds exclude some homeowners who still cannot afford private counsel.\n\nLegal reforms likely won’t resolve systemic issues\n\nAcross the country, state legislatures have begun responding. Twenty-one have enacted deed fraud legislation, and 15 more have proposed it. \n\nAnother common intervention is fraud alert systems, which notify owners when any documents that impact the title of their property are recorded. \n\n\n\nOther reforms increase notarial requirements or enhance criminal penalties. \n\nThese measures may deter some misconduct, but they do little to reduce the burden on victims once a fraudulent deed has been recorded.\n\nIn my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title. \n\nSome jurisdictions like Texas and Florida have adopted streamlined procedures that allow victims to initiate quiet title actions using standardized forms with reduced fees. Others permit recorders, prosecutors or judges to act when fraud has already been established.\n\nIn Michigan, I am working with lawmakers and stakeholders to develop comprehensive legislation addressing these issues. Bills are expected to be introduced later this year. \n\nAt the same time, my clinic has begun exploring how technology can help identify fraudulent deeds already in the record. We are working with computer scientists to evaluate whether artificial intelligence tools could flag suspicious filings and potentially prevent fraudulent documents from being accepted in the future.\n\nNo property system can eliminate fraud entirely. Preventive and punitive measures may limit fraud, but they cannot eliminate the incentive to commit it. For fraudsters, the payoff can be substantial. \n\nConversations about the issue often begin and end with the mechanics of the crime or the procedural burdens victims face afterward. Far less attention is paid to the housing market conditions that make some communities especially vulnerable in the first place. \n\nPage, now 42 and working as a transporter for Sinai-Grace Hospital, has been coping with the stress of legal proceedings for the past two years and living with a heart condition so serious that she got a defibrillator.\n\nThe longtime Detroiter is fed up – with the lack of police help to find the fraudster, as well as the court system. All she wants is to be the rightful owner of the home. \n\n“Give me my house back,” Page said. \n\nDetroit editor Eleanore Catolico contributed reporting.\n\n  Donovan McCarty, Director, Housing Justice Clinic at Michigan State University College of Law, Michigan State University","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/deed-fraud-can-cause-vulnerable-detroiters-to-lose-their-homes-heres-why-its-hard-to-catch-the-thieves/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Donovan McCarty","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffile-20260615-57-uld8fi-Edited.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C769%26ssl%3D1","slug":"deed-fraud-can-cause-vulnerable-detroiters-to-lose-their-homes-heres-why-its-hard-to-catch-the-thiev"},{"id":"rg54fz","title":"Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says","excerpt":"The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administration and denounced as inhumane by civil rights groups.DeSantis said the center, which opened in J...","content":"The Florida Everglades immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz has served its purpose, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday, closing the makeshift facility heralded by the Trump administration and denounced as inhumane by civil rights groups.DeSantis said the center, which opened in July 2025, was always meant to be only temporary until more permanent detention centers could be secured and federal officials now have that capacity.We stepped up because there was a gap, but my hope is that theyll be able to handle that, the Republican governor said at a news conference at the facility.Officials announced a temporary closure of the facility earlier in June and sent all of the detainees to other facilities, saying hurricane season made it unsafe to keep them in the Everglades.Immigration advocates said the center's tents were never safe or humane for holding people. Detainees at the facility have talked about their difficulty accessing lawyers and described poor physical conditions, including worms in the food, toilets that didnt flush, floors flooded with fecal waste, and mosquitoes and other insects everywhere.They described large white tents with rows of and rows of bunk beds surrounded by chain-link cages. The air conditioning could shut off abruptly in the sweltering Florida heat. Detainees could go days without showering or getting prescription medicine.Advocates for immigrants said the closure of Alligator Alcatraz does nothing to stop the harm to people who spend months in custody as their families suffer. The Florida Immigrant Coalition said the only winners were corporations and contractors who profited millions of dollars as Republicans pushed an immigration emergency that does not exist.The detention center of tents and trailers was built by DeSantis administration in a matter of days. The governor and President Donald Trump said the center was critical to Republican efforts to return people in the country illegally back to their home countries.There is no question this mission has made the state of Florida safer,\" said DeSantis, noting that 21,000 people were deported through the facility.Even with the closure of the facility, Florida continues to play a key role with other detention centers and an increased role in helping with immigration enforcement, White House border czar Tom Homan said at Thursdays news conference.Gov. DeSantis did a good job, and hes going to continue doing what hes doing to help us make this country safe again, Homan said. This isnt the end of relationship. This is a continuation.Lawyers for the immigrants at the facility said their clients suddenly started leaving for other facilities in South Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana and Texas earlier this month, disappearing for about a week before their attorneys and families were told where they were sent.DeSantis said the Everglades airstrip the facility was built around will continue to be used.Environmental groups sued over the detention center, saying Florida officials never got the proper permits or did required reviews on its impact.The state and federal governments built the site with no oversight and closed it with no input, but they will still be held responsible even with the site is closed, said Paul J. Schwiep, an attorney for Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity.\"The administration believes it can quietly walk away and leave its mess for others to clean up. The law will not allow them to escape accountability. We will ask the courts to ensure that the environmental damage is fully addressed,\" Schwiep said in a statement Thursday.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/immigration/floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-is-closing-governor-says","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"By JEFFREY COLLINS","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:05:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"floridas-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-center-has-closed-governor-says"},{"id":"g26rx2","title":"State seizes more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks during investigation","excerpt":"The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized during a multi-phase investigation. According to the state, the department's Bureau of Fire Services and State Fire Marshal partnered with the Detroit Police Department Bomb S...","content":"The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized during a multi-phase investigation. According to the state, the department's Bureau of Fire Services and State Fire Marshal partnered with the Detroit Police Department Bomb Squad, Garden City Police Department and Garden City Fire Department for the investigation. According to LARA, approximately 12,000 pounds of materials seized consisted of overloaded explosive devices falsely labeled 1.4G consumer fireworks. An additional 5,000 pounds were federally regulated 1.3G display fireworks, which are professional-grade explosive materials that require special training, licensing and storage under federal law.Protecting Michigan residents is at the core of LARA's mission, and this investigation demonstrates the important role our public safety partners play in keeping communities safe, LARA Director Marlon I. Brown said in a statement. LARA remains committed to supporting the State Fire Marshal and BFS as they work to enforce Michigan fireworks laws and reduce risks to residents. These products were never intended for use by the general public, State Fire Marshal Tom Hughes said in a statement. Illegal fireworks and explosive materials can create serious safety hazards when they are improperly possessed, stored, transported or used. Removing these products from circulation helps prevent tragedies before they occur.According to the state, the fireworks enforcement unit works year-round to remove illegal fireworks and explosive materials.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/state-seizes-more-than-17-000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks-during-investigation","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:01:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F58%2F25%2Fcae5700f498abe7e692b52a09e6a%2Fimage-2-original.png","slug":"state-seizes-more-than-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks-during-investigation"},{"id":"mr8gbe","title":"Judge blocks Trump order creating federal voter list, limiting mail-in ballots","excerpt":"A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trumps executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two doze...","content":"A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trumps executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican president's order in granting a summary judgment. Her ruling applies to this year's midterm election cycle.Plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits, both filed in federal court in Boston, that Trumps order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules. The judge agreed, noting in her ruling that the provisions of Trump's order unconstitutionally violate the separation of powers.It was the second ruling in as many days against executive orders Trump has signed seeking oversight of the nation's elections. A separate ruling Wednesday prohibited an executive order he had signed last year that would have required people to show documents proving their citizenship when registering to vote.The administration, in its motions to dismiss the lawsuits challenging the order seeking to establish a federal voter list, argued that the motions are premature and that plaintiffs lacked the legal basis to bring their claim based on the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs how federal agencies develop and issue regulations.RELATED STORY | 'Because I'm president': Trump defends casting mailin ballot ahead of electionBut in an interim order before Thursday's ruling, Talwani said the motions pertaining to this years election cycle were relevant: In light of the EOs specific deadlines over the next three months, and the reality that elections will be occurring throughout this period with the November 3, 2026 midterm occurring in just five months, postponing judicial review is impracticable and may inflict significant hardship on Plaintiffs, she wrote. That order denied the Trump administration's motion to dismiss the challenges.Trumps executive order, the second one aimed at elections during his second term, comes as he continues to raise the specter of widespread voting by noncitizens as a reason to change election rules. But states already have detailed processes aimed at keeping their voter rolls accurate, and voting by noncitizens has been shown to be rare. It also is a felony that can be punishable by deportation.Trump issued his second order in March after a bill he supported to overhaul voting stalled in Congress. The order would have had the federal government create a list of eligible voters and then directed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to those on the list. Election officials argued that it was ripe for abuse and could cause chaos, and the postal union has objected to the idea of mail carriers policing ballots.The Postal Service has published a proposed rule required by Trumps executive order in the Federal Register. Among other things, the rule would not apply to primary elections or overseas ballots.The lawsuit seeking summary judgment was filed by Democratic attorneys general representing 22 states and the District of Columbia. Also signing on were attorneys representing Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, which has a Republican attorney general.The states also told the court that the move imposes a costly burden on election officials to comply and would spread fear about the possibility of prosecution. Stephen Pezzi, a lawyer for the Trump administration, had argued that no one would be prosecuted for violating the order.In a separate lawsuit filed against the executive order, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., in May agreed with the Trump administration that it was too early to block the order because it had yet to be implemented. That lawsuit was brought by Democratic and civil rights groups, who have appealed.Since his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, Trump has groundlessly claimed mail voting is rife with fraud and has launched a federal investigation into that years vote, even though repeated audits and investigations, including ones run by Republicans, found it was free of widespread fraud. Trump also has said he wants to take over election administration in Democratic areas.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/judge-blocks-trump-order-creating-federal-voter-list-limiting-mail-in-ballots","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:36:56.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-order-creating-federal-voter-list-limiting-mail-in-ballots"},{"id":"fmfeve","title":"No evidence of foul play in death, illness reports tied to Novi DaVita dialysis center, city says","excerpt":"Novi city officials provided an update on the public health investigation into the death and reported illnesses of patients who recently received treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center, saying no criminal conduct was identified.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers receiv...","content":"Novi city officials provided an update on the public health investigation into the death and reported illnesses of patients who recently received treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center, saying no criminal conduct was identified.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old patient who was last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center, located near Grand River Avenue and Beck Road.Previous coverage --> DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reportsFamily members were concerned when the patient failed to return home following their appointment. When officers arrived at the dialysis center, they found the patient dead inside a car. Police said there was no indication of foul play.Novi police contacted emergency personnel at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital and learned that several patients who had recently received treatment at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center had sought medical care.Four patients were identified at the hospital, including one who is in the intensive care unit. A fifth patient was also hospitalized following treatement at a DaVita Southfield location.The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed at the request of the Oakland County Health Division as a precautionary measure during the ongoing public health investigation. The City of Novi released a statement on Thursday, June 25, regarding the investigation.“Since the initial investigation, the Novi Police Department has worked closely with local and state health officials to review all available information,” Novi city officials said in a statement on Thursday. “At this time, no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct has been identified.”The investigation is now being handled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.As there are no further updates from a law enforcement perspective, this will serve as the final public statement from the City of Novi regarding this incident.Local 4 reached out to the DaVita Dialysis center in Novi on June 23 and received the following statement:“We are aware of the incident and out of respect for patient privacy, we are unable to comment on its specifics. Our unwavering focus remains on delivering exceptional care for our patients, many of which are medically vulnerable with complex care needs. We are proud to be part of the Novi community and care for our patients with the same intensity and commitment we bring to our teams.”DaVita spokespersonLocal 4 is working to learn when the center could reopen to patients and what the next steps are in the investigation.The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs previously released a statement regarding the investigation:“LARA, MDHHS, and local health officials are working collaboratively to help ensure the health and safety of patients at this facility.”LARA spokespersonThis is a developing story.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/no-evidence-of-foul-play-in-death-illness-reports-tied-to-novi-davita-dialysis-center-city-says/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:41:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FATMTI7IAYVASPATCHKHSAGPC4Y.jpg","slug":"no-evidence-of-foul-play-in-death-illness-reports-tied-to-novi-davita-dialysis-center-city-says"},{"id":"yv4bht","title":"Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians","excerpt":"The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with ending temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.In a 6-3 ruling, the majority of justices found that federal law generally bars judicial review of TPS designation and ter...","content":"The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with ending temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.In a 6-3 ruling, the majority of justices found that federal law generally bars judicial review of TPS designation and termination decisions. The court also found that challengers to the law were unlikely to succeed on claims that Haiti's TPS designation was terminated because of racial discrimination.\"In these cases, we consider whether respondents, who challenge the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for aliens from Syria and Haiti, are entitled to orders postponing the terminations during litigation. We hold that they are not,\" Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the majority opinion, in which Chief Justice John Robers, Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Some Somalis in U.S. lose protected status; deportations set to begin in MarchAfter the Trump administration ended TPS for nationals of Haiti and Syria last year, the Supreme Court agreed to take an ordinary review of the case after lower courts issued temporary injunctions.TPS was created by Congress in 1990 and is designated when conditions in a country do not allow for its nationals' safe return, and prevents their removal from the United States. Haiti was added to that list after an earthquake in 2010, allowing some of its citizens to live in the U.S. under the program.However, the Trump administration said it was terminating Haitis TPS, citing concerns that Haitian gangs  such as those designated by the State Department as foreign terrorist organizations  pose a serious threat to U.S. interests.RELATED STORY | Haitian TPS recipient leaves US family behind rather than face deportation uncertaintyAdvocates for Haitian and Syrian nationals say that the Trump administrations termination of TPS was arbitrary and didnt follow the requirements. They say the government was also discriminatory in removing TPS status from Haitian and Syrian migrants.The Department of Homeland Security has argued that statutory obligations were met and that national security concerns justify ending TPS.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-end-tps-for-haitian-syrian-immigrants","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Gage Jackson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:30:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-lets-trump-end-deportation-protections-for-haitians-syrians"},{"id":"l3n1h5","title":"Trump administration can revive policy that restricts asylum at US-Mexico border, Supreme Court says","excerpt":"The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who coul...","content":"The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day under the Obama administration and during President Donald Trump's first term.Advocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters to await their turn. The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase of asylum seekers at the border.The policy isn't in place now, though authorities have imposed other restrictions on asylum seekers.The administration argues that metering is a critical tool that's been used by presidents of both parties and should stay available. Federal attorneys say people turned away at the border could come back later, though lines were thousands of people long when the policy was in place before.The case is one of several immigration suits being considered this term, including Trump's push to end birthright citizenship and his administration's effort to strip legal temporary protections for migrants fleeing instability and armed conflict.Under federal law, migrants who arrive in the U.S. must be able to apply for asylum and be screened for fear of persecution in their home countries.The Justice Department argued that people stopped by authorities haven't \"arrived,\" so immigration agents don't have to let them apply.But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation's ideals.Metering was first used during President Barack Obama's administration when large numbers of Haitians appeared at the main crossing to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. It was expanded to all border crossings from Mexico during Trump's first term in the White House.It ended in 2020 when the government introduced greater restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and President Joe Biden formally rescinded it in 2021.The same year, a California-based federal judge found that metering violated the asylum-seekers rights and the law requiring screening. A divided appeals court panel affirmed the ruling but nearly half of the judges on the full San Francisco-based court voted to rehear it, a strong signal that might have caught the attention of the Supreme Court.U.S. law allows people seeking refuge to apply for asylum once they are on American soil, regardless of whether they came legally. To qualify for asylum, they must show a fear of persecution in their homeland for specific reasons, like race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.People who are eventually granted asylum can't be deported. They can legally work, bring in immediate family, apply for legal residency and seek citizenship.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-restrict-asylum-at-us-mexico-border","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:27:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-administration-can-revive-policy-that-restricts-asylum-at-us-mexico-border-supreme-court-says"},{"id":"rm8ia1","title":"Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller","excerpt":"The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar ...","content":"The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.The case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against the global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer, which acquired Roundup when it bought its original manufacturer Monsanto in 2018.The decision is a victory for the Trump administration, but one that could be tricky politically since allies in the Make America Healthy Again movement want to rein in pesticide use.The high court found that the company cant be sued in state courts because federal regulations have found a cancer link unlikely.RELATED STORY | Spinach, berries, apples: New report reveals produce with most pesticide residueThe case before the court was filed by Missouri resident John Durnell. He developed a cancer called non-Hodgkins lymphoma after more than 20 years of serving as the neighborhood associations spray guy, using Roundup on parks in his historic St. Louis community.A jury agreed that the company failed to warn him about possible cancer dangers and awarded him $1.25 million. Its one of thousands of similar cases, including some multibillion-dollar damage awards.Theres still fierce debate about cancer and Roundups key ingredient, glyphosate. The World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the chemical as probably carcinogenic in 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that its not likely to cause cancer in humans when used as directed.The agency approved a label without a cancer warning, and Bayer argues that its required to follow those federal standards  not the state laws that Durnell and others have sued under. The ruling could allow other suits alleging problems with the way the product was designed, his attorney Ashley Keller has said.Bayer disputes the cancer claims but previously set aside $16 billion to settle cases, and earlier this year proposed a $7.25 billion class-action settlement to resolve many of the remaining claims. A federal judge recently ruled that the proposed settlement will be heard in a Missouri state court, where many of the lawsuits have been filed. At the same time, the company has tried to persuade states to pass laws shielding it from liability in failure-to-warn lawsuits, and three states have agreed.About 200,000 Roundup-related claims have been made against Bayer, mostly from home users. It has stopped using glyphosate in Roundup sold in the U.S. residential lawn and garden market.The company has said it might have to consider pulling glyphosate from U.S. agricultural markets if it keeps getting sued. Agricultural industry group say could have a devastating effect on the food supply.But pesticides have also created a rift between the Trump administration and members of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedys MAHA movement, adding to their frustration with an executive order aimed at boosting glyphosates production.Kennedy himself has said repeatedly that glyphosate causes cancer, even as he says he recognizes the executive order was necessary for food supply and national security reasons.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:23:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller"},{"id":"t2h45f","title":"Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores, hotels","excerpt":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas...","content":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas stations, unless the owners specifically say guns are banned at their establishments. It comes shortly after the court found that marijuana users can't be completely banned from owning firearms.It's a win for President Donald Trump's Republican administration, which argued the law violates the Second Amendment. The measure was sometimes referred to as a vampire rule\" because it required people with guns get permission to enter, like vampire lore says bloodsuckers need an invitation to enter a home.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Supreme Court says unlawful drug users may legally possess firearmsHawaii argued that the 2023 measure ensured private owners could decide whether they wanted firearms on their property. The state passed the law as thousands more people got legal permission to carry guns in the wake of a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that found the Second Amendment gives most people the right to have guns in public.About four other states have enacted similar laws, though presumptive restrictions for guns on private property open to the public have also been blocked elsewhere.Hawaii also restricts guns in places like parks, beaches and restaurants that serve alcohol, but those rules weren't before the court. They are being challenged in lower courts, however.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison guards who forcibly cut his dreadlocksThe suit before the Supreme Court was filed by a gun rights group and three people from Maui. A judge originally blocked the measure, but an appeals court allowed it to be enforced. Trump's Republican administration backed the Supreme Court appeal.It's one of two gun cases on the docket this term. The other is over whether people who regularly use marijuana and other drugs can legally own guns.They're the latest in a series of gun cases that have come before the Supreme Court in the wake of its 2022 ruling that led to a flood of challenges to firearm restrictions around the country. The justices have since struck down a ban on bump stocks, gun accessories that enable rapid firing, but upheld a federal gun law intended to protect domestic violence victims as well as strict regulations on firearms known as ghost guns, which are nearly impossible to trace.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-strikes-down-hawaii-law-requiring-permission-to-carry-guns-in-stores-hotels","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:19:12.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-strikes-down-hawaii-law-requiring-permission-to-carry-guns-in-stores-hotels"},{"id":"cs44or","title":"‘We all need to do better’: Detroit residents demand answers after 9-year-old shot, cousin killed","excerpt":"A 20-year-old man is dead and his 9-year-old cousin is hospitalized following a shooting on Wednesday night on Burgess Street on Detroit’s west side. Detroit police say the suspect is still at large, but authorities have a solid lead and do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the public.Th...","content":"A 20-year-old man is dead and his 9-year-old cousin is hospitalized following a shooting on Wednesday night on Burgess Street on Detroit’s west side. Detroit police say the suspect is still at large, but authorities have a solid lead and do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the public.The 9-year-old boy, identified as Jacquise, was shot multiple times in the stomach and leg and is currently fighting for his life. Police have confirmed the two victims were cousins, though they have not released additional information about them at this time.Residents in the area say they are still searching for answers.“Why was a 9-year-old out here. There’s nothing on the block for a 9-year-old to be doing,” said Darius Hardrick, who lives down the street.Burgess Street is largely boarded up, with just a few homes still standing. When shots rang out, the typically empty block quickly filled with the sounds of sirens. Neighbor Michael Williams said the shooting hit close to home.“I don’t want to see this happen in any neighborhood -- this is an atrocity,” Williams said.Police say there was no 911 call. Instead, authorities learned about the shooting through multiple ShotSpotter alerts. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says the investigation is fully resourced, with federal agents assisting local officers.“Understand this, I have my federal agents working with me as well, so it’s all hands on deck -- don’t just think it’s the DPD -- we are going to bring this suspect into custody,” Bettison said.Bettison says he has a good idea about a possible motive but cannot discuss details while the investigation is ongoing. The suspect remains at large.For many residents, the tragedy is both heartbreaking and a call to action.“The city of Detroit, the people of Detroit, we all need to come together and do better,” Hardrick said.Police are working closely with the victims’ families. This is a developing story.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/we-all-need-to-do-better-detroit-residents-demand-answers-after-9-year-old-shot-cousin-killed/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki, Sunny Shields","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:10:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F1fed1791-8322-40ab-ab9e-7cbec7b7e9a5%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"we-all-need-to-do-better-detroit-residents-demand-answers-after-9-year-old-shot-cousin-killed"},{"id":"liiwc","title":"Thunderstorm warning issued for St Clair County","excerpt":"The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for St. Clair County.---> Current weather alertsThe warning went into effect at 3:15 p.m. and is expected to expire at 3:45 p.m.Full Forecast: Showers exit early, but isolated strong storms possible this afternoon","content":"The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for St. Clair County.---> Current weather alertsThe warning went into effect at 3:15 p.m. and is expected to expire at 3:45 p.m.Full Forecast: Showers exit early, but isolated strong storms possible this afternoon","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-st-clair-county/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:22:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FCKTOEORWOJDKTJJWG7DJMHDUT4.jpg","slug":"thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-st-clair-county"},{"id":"2cai0n","title":"Michigan agencies seize 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives in multi-agency bust","excerpt":"Authorities in Metro Detroit seized more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives during a multi-agency investigation.The investigation involved the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Detroit Police Department Bomb Squad, the Garden City Police Department a...","content":"Authorities in Metro Detroit seized more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives during a multi-agency investigation.The investigation involved the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Detroit Police Department Bomb Squad, the Garden City Police Department and the Garden City Fire Department.What was seizedAccording to authorities, roughly 12,000 pounds consisted of overloaded explosive devices falsely labeled as 1.4G consumer fireworks. An additional 5,000 pounds were federally regulated 1.3G display fireworks.These professional-grade explosive materials require specialized training, licensing, storage and handling under federal law.Additionally, seized materials included professional display fireworks as large as 12-inch aerial shells, which are intended only for use by trained, licensed professionals.Authorities warn that improper storage or use of these materials can result in catastrophic fires, explosions, serious injuries, loss of life and significant property damage.The investigation is ongoing, and additional enforcement actions may follow.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/michigan-agencies-seize-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks-and-explosives-in-multi-agency-bust/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:18:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXUTWM4HGJZEWPHMF63NC7D3HRM.png","slug":"michigan-agencies-seize-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks-and-explosives-in-multi-agency-bust"},{"id":"sft41h","title":"‘Grossly negligent’: Southfield mom charged after 4-year-old dies following untreated seizures","excerpt":"A 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.Latoya Washington was charged with involuntary homicide and released on a $20,000 bond on Tuesday, June 23.Prosecutors believe her 4-year-old son’s death was caused by a “g...","content":"A 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.Latoya Washington was charged with involuntary homicide and released on a $20,000 bond on Tuesday, June 23.Prosecutors believe her 4-year-old son’s death was caused by a “grossly negligent failure to provide necessary medical care.”According to authorities, emergency crews responded to the French Quarter Apartments on reports of a 4-year-old who wasn’t breathing on Jan. 25, 2025, where they found Curtis Washington unconscious and unresponsive.Curtist was given aid and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Investigators say that just two days earlier, Curtis had been hospitalized after suffering multiple seizures on Jan. 23, 2025. He was reportedly removed from the hospital against medical advice after his mother believed his condition was improving.Curtis was prescribed medication to help prevent more seizures at home, but police believe he was not provided them at home, leading to more seizures on Jan. 24 and 25.Despite these medical emergencies, the prescribed medications were allegedly never given to the child.Washington was arraigned and released on a $20,000 personal bond with GPS tether monitoring.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/grossly-negligent-southfield-mom-charged-after-4-year-old-dies-following-untreated-seizures/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:15:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0bd11779-6010-4233-9979-bab09f49476e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"grossly-negligent-southfield-mom-charged-after-4-year-old-dies-following-untreated-seizures"},{"id":"wzox16","title":"Dearborn Heights EMT arrested for allegedly soliciting 13-year-old online","excerpt":"A Dearborn Heights EMT is facing two felony charges after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and attempting to meet up with who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl from Whitmore Lake.Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, was arraigned Thursday at the 52-1 District Court in Novi on one count of usin...","content":"A Dearborn Heights EMT is facing two felony charges after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and attempting to meet up with who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl from Whitmore Lake.Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, was arraigned Thursday at the 52-1 District Court in Novi on one count of using a computer/internet to communicate with someone for the purpose of committing a crime, and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Martin — who is also a former reserve officer for the Dearborn Heights Police Department — pleaded not guilty to both charges and has opted for a court-appointed lawyer.According to investigators, Martin had been conversing online for weeks with a decoy account created by a Michigan-based, citizen-led group to help law enforcement catch child predators.“Mr. Martin believed that he was communicating with a 13-year-old child, sent explicit photos of himself, engaged in sexual conversations with this child and then came to Highland Township on Monday [June] 22 to meet up with this child, when he was ultimately arrested,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Ty Branscum at the arraignment.The vigilante group says it had previously engaged Martin with a separate decoy account in December 2023, however after an investigation by Novi police and review by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, no charges were filed.Martin was issued a $75,000 cash/surety bond in the case with no 10% provision, and is scheduled for a probable cause conference at 9 a.m. July 8. His preliminary exam was set for 1:30 p.m. July 15.“We have zero tolerance for predators of children,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in response to the case. “Anyone that has information about a person targeting a child should contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately in such situations. We will investigate and prosecute individuals involved in predatory activity to the fullest extent of the law.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/dearborn-heights-emt-arrested-for-allegedly-soliciting-13-year-old-online/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:18:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FPCSF3I3SDFEHDHC34O52PLNYX4.jpg","slug":"dearborn-heights-emt-arrested-for-allegedly-soliciting-13-year-old-online"},{"id":"gyqari","title":"Meet Detroit's new superintendent of street maintenance","excerpt":"Detroit announced another round of funding for rebuilding the city's streets. In addition, they also elevated one of their own to oversee the maintenance division of Detroit's streets. Meet Patricia Henderson","content":"Detroit announced another round of funding for rebuilding the city's streets. In addition, they also elevated one of their own to oversee the maintenance division of Detroit's streets. Meet Patricia Henderson","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-328h7r6k52b5jf9a","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:31:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fg8gbo83vaqzmp7ts%2F2cv8n52o6a33bxya.jpg","slug":"meet-detroits-new-superintendent-of-street-maintenance"},{"id":"6luv2v","title":"Mystery remains after Detroit homicide kills one, critically injures child","excerpt":"Detroit police are left with far more questions than answers after a deadly shooting on the city's west side left a 20-year-old man dead. Adding to the mystery was the discovery of a 9-year-old boy with gunshot wounds around his body nearby.","content":"Detroit police are left with far more questions than answers after a deadly shooting on the city's west side left a 20-year-old man dead. Adding to the mystery was the discovery of a 9-year-old boy with gunshot wounds around his body nearby.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/mystery-remains-after-detroit-homicide-kills-one-critically-injures-child","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Robin.Murdoch@fox.com (Robin Murdoch)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:38:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdetroit-police-shooting_burgess.jpg","slug":"mystery-remains-after-detroit-homicide-kills-one-critically-injures-child"},{"id":"myojo1","title":"20-year-old dead, child injured in mysterious shooting in Detroit","excerpt":"A west side shooting in Detroit has left far more questions than answers after a series of ShotSpotter alerts notified police of gunfire in the area of Burgess between I-96 and Fenkell. There, they found a 20-year-old man dead and a 7-year-old child injured nearby.","content":"A west side shooting in Detroit has left far more questions than answers after a series of ShotSpotter alerts notified police of gunfire in the area of Burgess between I-96 and Fenkell. There, they found a 20-year-old man dead and a 7-year-old child injured nearby.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ovvvxtm06b25fghr","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:18:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fdfszdy7sdelcp0ck%2Fdx6kab3f90rb48s4.jpg","slug":"20-year-old-dead-child-injured-in-mysterious-shooting-in-detroit"},{"id":"ol6koz","title":"Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJ","excerpt":"Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.","content":"Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/germany-vs-ecuador-preview-ecuadors-world-cup-survival-line-nyc-nj","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:56:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchatgpt-image-jun-25-2026-07_54_13-am.png","slug":"germany-vs-ecuador-preview-ecuadors-world-cup-survival-on-the-line-in-nyc-nj"},{"id":"8rh3el","title":"Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes","excerpt":"An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.","content":"An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/oklahoma-arbys-manager-charged-after-allegedly-spitting-food-transmitting-herpes","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:53:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famanda-hendricks.jpg","slug":"oklahoma-arbys-manager-faces-felony-charge-after-allegedly-spitting-in-food-transmitting-herpes"},{"id":"yrteyu","title":"Senate GOP reverses course on Iran war vote after Trump berates them","excerpt":"Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowing...","content":"Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran on Tuesday, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chambers business to a halt. He exchanged particularly harsh words with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of four Republicans who had voted with Democrats on the measure.Hours later, though, Cassidy was invited to receive a personal briefing on the war at the White House from Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff. Cassidy then returned to the Capitol to vote against a separate but nearly identical war powers resolution.I want to thank Vice President Vance and Special Envoy Witkoff for the thorough briefing this afternoon on Iran. I appreciate the quick invitation to the White House to address many of my concerns, said Cassidy, who lost reelection last month after Trump endorsed his opponent, in a post on X.RELATED STORY | Senate passes war powers resolution, rebuking Trump's intervention in IranKentucky Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican who has repeatedly voted with Democrats to halt the war, voted present this time to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace, he said on X. The measure failed 47-50-1 just before midnight on Wednesday, and the Senate then left town for a two-week recess.It's unclear whether the move will be enough to appease Trump, who had called the Republicans losers\" for voting against his war and had called Cassidy a lunatic at the lunch after their tense exchange. But the vote was a clear signal to the president from Republican senators who still want to placate him, despite increasing tensions in recent weeks and his decision Wednesday morning to reverse himself and delay signing a housing bill that received overwhelming bipartisan support.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and a small group of his Senate GOP colleagues called Trump after the vote. Thune told reporters that the president was pleased with the outcome.\"Trump later thanked Thune in a social media post and noted that Cassidy and Paul had switched their votes. This vote puts Iran on notice! he wrote.The war powers measure blocked by the Senate on Wednesday was on a separate track from the nearly identical resolution adopted on Tuesday, which had also been passed by the House. Both votes were largely symbolic, and the measures do not carry the full force of law.Cassidy had sharp words for TrumpInvited by Florida Sen. Rick Scott to speak at a GOP luncheon in the Capitol, Trump had signaled ahead of time that he would use the closed-door meeting to push senators to pass his proof-of-citizenship voting bill. But the conversation was more focused on Tuesdays vote on war powers.Most Republicans stayed quiet. But Cassidy stood up and defended his vote.I stood and said, You have not told the American people whats going on, Cassidy told reporters after the meeting. This was supposed to last four weeks, its lasted four months. Our original objectives have not been achieved.RELATED STORY | White House requests $87 billion from Congress for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovationsThe two men went back and forth, Cassidy said, and he matched his tone and volume.\" Cassidy said that he eventually de-escalated, but he did not want to be bullied.I am voting for war powers until I get a briefing, he said afterward.Trump repeatedly told Cassidy to sit down, according to a person familiar with the private meeting who was not authorized to discuss it. At one point, the president called the senator a lunatic.\"Publicly, Trump said afterward that they had a really great meeting.\" But he hinted at the discord.We like everyone in the room,\" Trump told reporters on his way out. \"I dont like a few people, but thats OK.The luncheon capped weeks of friction between Trump and Senate Republicans and added a new layer of frustration as Tuesday's vote was the first time the Senate had adopted a war powers resolution on the Iran war. Trump made clear he was in no mood to compromise before it even started, calling off a scheduled signing ceremony on a housing bill that passed both chambers overwhelmingly this week and that GOP lawmakers were touting as an election-year achievement.Trump reverses on housing billRepublican senators were eager for a conciliatory meeting with the president after escalating tensions in recent weeks. But Trump upended their plans when he declared on social media just beforehand that he wouldn't sign the legislation until they send him the SAVE America Act, his bill to require proof of citizenship for all voters.North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said he doesn't know why Trump is holding the housing bill hostage for the voting bill that will never pass in this Congress.It makes no sense to me, Tillis said as he walked into the luncheon.Thune said the housing legislation, which aims to lower costs, is an affordability issue, and that eventually I hope he finds a way to sign it.It's unclear if Trump might veto the legislation or if the late Wednesday night vote will change his outlook. But by rejecting a public bill signing, Republicans worry that Trump is indicating a level of indifference to voters affordability concerns heading into Novembers midterm elections.Trump and Senate Republicans have been at oddsTrump's move on the housing bill is his latest reversal after weeks of being at odds with Senate Republicans.Trump has blocked the Senate from confirming one of his own nominees, asked them to fund parts of his White House ballroom project despite opposition and forced them to defend the Iran war even as they question the strategy and endgame.Trump has also helped whittle down his own support in the Senate after endorsing primary challengers to two GOP incumbents who were previously reliable votes for his agenda  Cassidy and Texas Sen. John Cornyn. Both men have become more critical of Trump since losing reelection.If were going to win the midterm elections, we need to get on the same page, Cornyn said ahead of the meeting. Were not on the same page now, and that I think is dangerous.Trump pushes Thune on SAVE America ActTrump has pressed Republicans for months to kill the Senate filibuster and focus on the proof-of-citizenship voting bill, even though Thune has repeatedly told him that neither has the votes.While Thune remains popular in his conference and cordial with the president, he has spent much of his time lately telling Trump what he doesnt want to hear. Thune said Tuesday that while Trump and some in their conference want to see the voting bill pass, its just not realistic.Thune devoted weeks of floor time to the voting bill earlier this year and has said he supports it. But he has repeatedly said there arent enough votes to scrap the filibuster that triggers a 60-vote threshold to pass most bills in the 53-47 Senate. And Democrats are uniformly opposed to the bill.I think people at some point have to come to grips with that, Thune said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/senate-gop-reverses-course-on-iran-war-vote-after-trump-berates-them","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:56:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"senate-gop-reverses-course-on-iran-war-vote-after-trump-berates-them"},{"id":"4sabml","title":"Kim Mathers, ex-wife of Eminem, violated alcohol monitor 4 times since May court appearance, prosecutor says","excerpt":"A Macomb County judge has now issued two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers after her failure to appear in court for three hearings stemming from two separate drunken driving cases.A news release issued by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday also alleges that Mathers viola...","content":"A Macomb County judge has now issued two bench warrants for the arrest of Kim Mathers after her failure to appear in court for three hearings stemming from two separate drunken driving cases.A news release issued by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday also alleges that Mathers violated her SoberLink alcohol-monitoring device four times since May 28 — when she was arraigned for an OWI-third offense charge out of Chesterfield Township.Mathers, the ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. Wednesday for a probable cause conference in that case, as well as for an adjourned bond violation hearing and sentencing for a previous OWI arrest in February 2026 involving a hit-and-run crash.She pleaded no contest to the two charges issued in the alleged hit-and-run only three days before her arraignment for the Chesterfield Township OWI, leading prosecutors to request the bond violation hearing for the previous case. The judge also required Mathers to use an alcohol-monitoring device four times a day upon posting bond in that case.Body camera footage from her May 2026 arrest showed Mathers slurring her words while attempting to complete several field sobriety tests after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle.“We really need to think about public safety. When an individual repeatedly drives while intoxicated and then fails to appear for critical court proceedings, it calls into question whether existing measures are sufficient to protect the public and ensure compliance with the judicial process,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in the news release. “My office will continue to seek appropriate action to safeguard the community and uphold the integrity of the court system.”Local 4 has reached out to Mathers’ attorney for comment about her potential whereabouts.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/kim-mathers-ex-wife-of-eminem-violated-alcohol-monitor-4-times-since-last-court-appearance-prosecutor-says/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:34:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FPGIJHCWLMBE2HEEVZC3PA3RGIM.jpg","slug":"kim-mathers-ex-wife-of-eminem-violated-alcohol-monitor-4-times-since-may-court-appearance-prosecutor"},{"id":"kh4rc","title":"He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison","excerpt":"A 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash.According to authorities, Jack Robb was driving nearly 90 mph when he blew a red light in Shelby Township on Jan. 7, 2024. Police said he was driving north on H...","content":"A 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash.According to authorities, Jack Robb was driving nearly 90 mph when he blew a red light in Shelby Township on Jan. 7, 2024. Police said he was driving north on Hayes Road when he struck a westbound car on 21 Mile Road.The driver of the car, 26-year-old Austin Southwell, was killed in the crash.Prosecutors said Robb, who was 17 years old at the time, had drank alcohol and smoked marijuana prior to the crash.On May 1, 2026, a jury found Robb guilty of second-degree homicide and he was remanded to jail.Robb was sentenced Thursday, June 25, to 10-50 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections. He was also ordered to pay nearly $12,000 in restitution.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/he-drove-90-mph-drunk-through-a-red-light-now-hell-spend-decades-in-a-michigan-prison/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:33:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FNHVXC3B3P5FNPD76MC7EUGMAYU.jpg","slug":"he-drove-90-mph-drunk-through-a-red-light-now-hell-spend-decades-in-a-michigan-prison"},{"id":"5no2gh","title":"Child injured, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"A child was shot multiple times, and a man was killed in a shooting on Detroit’s west side Wednesday night.The shooting happened on Burgess near Outer Drive W and Lyndon Street on June 24, just after 9:30 p.m.Detroit police officers responded to the area after receiving multiple ShotSpotter alert...","content":"A child was shot multiple times, and a man was killed in a shooting on Detroit’s west side Wednesday night.The shooting happened on Burgess near Outer Drive W and Lyndon Street on June 24, just after 9:30 p.m.Detroit police officers responded to the area after receiving multiple ShotSpotter alerts. When they arrived, they found a 20-year-old man dead several houses away from a child who had also been shot.The child was taken to a local hospital and is recovering from their injuries.Police initially reported that the child is 7 years old. But on Thursday, police said the child is 9 years old.Detroit police confirmed the child and the man are cousins.A suspect has not been arrested.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Major Crimes at (313) 596-2260. You can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-SPEAK UP or through DetroitRewards.tv.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/child-injured-man-killed-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:52:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FHGJPRU6KCFHZRP7QIIIG3R2FSQ.jpg","slug":"child-injured-man-killed-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"bqt5gv","title":"Bottom Creek brings brewery, restaurant, market and nature escape to Lapeer County","excerpt":"A new restaurant, brewery, market and more opening in Lapeer County aims to be a destination for metro Detroiters who want to escape to nature.Bottom Creek is located in North Branch, about an hour and a half north of Detroit, on 500 acres of property originally bought by the owners' granfather. ...","content":"A new restaurant, brewery, market and more opening in Lapeer County aims to be a destination for metro Detroiters who want to escape to nature.Bottom Creek is located in North Branch, about an hour and a half north of Detroit, on 500 acres of property originally bought by the owners' granfather. See around the property in the video below Inside new restaurant and brewery opening in Lapeer CountyDanielle Conklin, one of the owners of the brewery, said her grandfather bought the land in the 1980s and after his passing, left it to the grandkids.\"So collectively, myself and my siblings decided that we wanted to create this beautiful destination place for other families to enjoy,\" Conklin said. According to the family, property will be anchored by a brewery, restaurant, attached market and a courtyard with a beautiful covered pavilion.\"I think we have something a little more unique and something very special to offer the consumers outside of just coming to a brewery and having a great glass of beer,\" Conklin said. \"We can do that, but we can do that with views and activities and getting people kind of back to nature and unplugging for a little bit.\"Inside, there are two levels  a production level and then the mezzanine. Conklin said that people will walk in on the mezzanine and overlook the production floor on the lower level. Conklin said that the family knows North Branch is a bit of a drive for people in metro Detroit, and so they knew whatever they were going to do needed to be special.\"(It) needed to be something people were going to drive for, needed something that people could really kind of make the day of it and spend hours here enjoying it with their friends, their family, their kids,\" she said. The brewery will offer six beers: Ultimate Bison Lager (4.3% ABV, 10 IBU), Moose Tipper DIPA (8.5% ABV, 21 IBU), Goose Chaser IPA (7% ABV, 56.5 IBU), Pub Ale (4.7% ABV, 31 IBU), Whitetail Wit (5.4% ABV, 13.7 IBU) and Farmer Ted's Oatmeal Stout (5.6% ABV, 28.6 IBU).The restaurant will offer a variety of burgers, pastas, entrees, sides, sandwiches, salads and more.On top of the brewery and restaurant, there will be two concession stand-like spots on the property that will be open on weekends. One concession stand will serve just beer and cocktails, while another will also food, beer and cocktails.\"So if you are just wanting to hang out at a picnic table by the lake, you can walk up to that concession stand window, you can place your order and you'll be able to pick up your food order and kind of eat it wherever you'd like on the property,\" Conklin said. She told us that there's no other place like Bottom Creek.\"This place was so special, and truly to feel what we feel when we're out here, you really have to come and experience it for yourself and you'll know exactly what we mean when there's no other place like it,\" Conklin said.The brewery and restaurant officially open on July 11. The plan is to be open Wednesday through Sunday. Bottom Creek is located at 5772 Old State Rd. in North Branch.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/bottom-creek-brings-brewery-restaurant-market-and-nature-escape-to-lapeer-county","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Max White","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:23:40.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F1f%2F0a%2F611487864ed4a24c33da921bd960%2Fbottom-creek-brewery-credit-john-daraban-9.jpg","slug":"bottom-creek-brings-brewery-restaurant-market-and-nature-escape-to-lapeer-county"},{"id":"8i0xrs","title":"A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered","excerpt":"A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the countrys meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported.The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly fel...","content":"A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the countrys meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported.The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly felt in the capital, Tokyo. It hit in an area where strong earthquakes have repeatedly been reported in recent months, including one that triggered a weeklong mega-quake caution advisory in December.In the town of Hashikami, a school principal recounted how her car shook sideways when the quake struck as she was driving to work. Children already gathered at the school were safe, she said, though some were crying in fear.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president saysThe quake  off the eastern coast of the Iwate prefecture  had a magnitude of 7.2, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Its depth was about 50 kilometers (30 miles), the agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey also reported the quake, giving its magnitude as 6.9.Eight people were injured in northern prefectures of Aomori and Iwate, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. Japanese media had no report of life-threatening injuries and the injuries that were reported were mainly from falling or being hit by falling objects.In Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters that her governments emergency team is putting peoples lives first, while assessing information and preparing for relief operations, if needed. She urged residents in the affected regions to use caution against possible aftershocks.Tomoko Nagane, the primary school principal in Hashikami, in Aomori prefecture, told NHK that classes were canceled for the day and that all children returned home safely.Footage on Japan's NHK public television showed several towns, including Sendai and Morioka, the broadcaster's reporters saying they felt the shaking for a couple of minutes but have not seen any damage. Videos showed people commuting as usual.The East Japan Railway Co., which operates trains in northeastern regions, said some bullet trains and local lines were temporarily suspended for safety checks.Nuclear power plants and facilities, including the Fukushima Daiichi plant which was damaged by the 2011 massive quake and tsunami, and a spent fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori, have not reported any abnormalities from Thursday's earthquake, government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said.Japan, which sits on what is known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the worlds most earthquake-prone areas.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/asia/a-powerful-7-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning-is-triggered","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:11:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"a-powerful-72-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-northern-japan-no-tsunami-warning-is-triggered"},{"id":"7cgw65","title":"Work-life balance vs. alignment","excerpt":"Americans talk about work-life balance, but one expert believes work-life alignment is what we should strive for. Dr. Brent Turner, Vice President, Leadership Development for Employment BOOST discusses this concept","content":"Americans talk about work-life balance, but one expert believes work-life alignment is what we should strive for. Dr. Brent Turner, Vice President, Leadership Development for Employment BOOST discusses this concept","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-vyuvi2rwgv3fleop","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:15:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F47zjtylmb3nnyfdw%2Fygj1ivt5asdl6ik6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"work-life-balance-vs-alignment"},{"id":"cxboo7","title":"Dialysis patient speaks on death investigation","excerpt":"Novi police say they have not established a connection between the illnesses or the death and the treatment at DaVita Dialysis. But Smiley Ramahha says he went there early Friday morning and didn't feel well all day. \n\n\nBy Friday night, he says, his family had to call 911.","content":"Novi police say they have not established a connection between the illnesses or the death and the treatment at DaVita Dialysis. But Smiley Ramahha says he went there early Friday morning and didn't feel well all day. \n\n\nBy Friday night, he says, his family had to call 911.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-jhf16026vkm5j2zx","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:12:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgr16aa0m1ymh512d%2Fwezbep26y77rfok4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dialysis-patient-speaks-on-death-investigation"},{"id":"zi9yy5","title":"SCOTUS sides with Trump on two immigration issues","excerpt":"The United States Supreme Court sides with President Trump on two immigration issues, and more rulings are expected. Zach Shemtob with SCOTUSBlog breaks down the rulings and what could come next.","content":"The United States Supreme Court sides with President Trump on two immigration issues, and more rulings are expected. Zach Shemtob with SCOTUSBlog breaks down the rulings and what could come next.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-t4srdex9697nqekz","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:12:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fpj6znvvschsd9p7a%2F8f2qx9rybs3spo8p.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scotus-sides-with-trump-on-two-immigration-issues"},{"id":"pyp4tv","title":"Oakland U professor on when gas price relief could come","excerpt":"Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses when Americans could see relief at the gas pump, as well as what he's watching with the economy as a whole.","content":"Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses when Americans could see relief at the gas pump, as well as what he's watching with the economy as a whole.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qwkibwzg3m193z5j","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:10:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fubcoqlcx5a3muaj9%2Fvwttqdgw4rrq3605.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oakland-u-professor-on-when-gas-price-relief-could-come"},{"id":"wsnx0j","title":"Michigan couple wins a $100K Lottery prize from their own store","excerpt":"A Michigan couple has a daily ritual of purchasing lottery tickets at their store, this time they won $100K.The Indian River woman and her husband won the prize with a Club Keno ticket.Patricia Lange, 77, won $50,000 when her Club Keno numbers (06-13-34-38-61-64-69-76-77-80) matched 9 of the 20 C...","content":"A Michigan couple has a daily ritual of purchasing lottery tickets at their store, this time they won $100K.The Indian River woman and her husband won the prize with a Club Keno ticket.Patricia Lange, 77, won $50,000 when her Club Keno numbers (06-13-34-38-61-64-69-76-77-80) matched 9 of the 20 Club Keno numbers drawn in draw 2606168 on May 25, the KICKER multiplied to prize $100,000.“We are the owners of the party store, so every day we buy a Club Keno ticket while we’re there,” said Lange. “My husband bought this ticket and saw we’d won big while he was watching the drawings. He came home and woke me up, so I knew it must be important because he never wakes me up.”Her husband bought the winning ticket at their store, Pat & Gary’s Party Store, located at 3758 Straits Highway in Indian River. Indian River is about 30 miles north of Gaylord.Lange visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim the prize. With their winnings, they plans to pay bills and restock their store for the busy summer season.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/michigan-couple-wins-a-100k-lottery-prize-from-their-own-store/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:25:05.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZKCTSFNT5FD77F6UBD2VBFIKZI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"michigan-couple-wins-a-100k-lottery-prize-from-their-own-store"},{"id":"sx84ap","title":"Lake Orion Jubilee returns this year -- here’s what to know","excerpt":"The Lake Orion Jubilee returns this year, beginning June 25, at a new location.The annual event, hosted by the Lake Orion Lions, usually takes place in downtown Lake Orion, but this year, it will be held in Orion Township.The carnival will be held at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road, which is nex...","content":"The Lake Orion Jubilee returns this year, beginning June 25, at a new location.The annual event, hosted by the Lake Orion Lions, usually takes place in downtown Lake Orion, but this year, it will be held in Orion Township.The carnival will be held at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road, which is next to Wildwood Amphitheater.All entertainment and the beer tent will be at Wildwood Amphitheater, located on Waldon Road near Joslyn Road.There is a $20 entry fee for the entertainment area only from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support the Lake Orion Lions Club, a charitable organization that helps those in need in the community.Here is the schedule of events:Thursday, June 25Carnival: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Beer tent: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Live performance by Sax Maniacs: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, June 26Carnival: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.Beer tent: 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.Meet a future leader dog: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.Live performance by Viva Las Vegas tribute to Elvis and Tom Jones: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Live performance by Stereo Kings: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.Saturday, June 27Carnival: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.Beer tent: 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.Live performance by Nirvana Tribute: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Live performance by Scotty Doesn’t Know: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.Sunday, June 28Carnival: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/lake-orion-jubilee-returns-this-year-heres-what-to-know/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:00:01.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FRVOME6TDTZESZCBIRMNZ3DF3DQ.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lake-orion-jubilee-returns-this-year-heres-what-to-know"},{"id":"s1y5id","title":"Police search for suspect in double shooting","excerpt":"As the search for the suspect continues, police tell FOX 2 the community is not in danger and that they have strong leads on the suspect.","content":"As the search for the suspect continues, police tell FOX 2 the community is not in danger and that they have strong leads on the suspect.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-pitts50x4jyvxw8y","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:43:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F3ff4vy3au2dcflqk%2Fu0zuov0k8ssnkqcw.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-search-for-suspect-in-double-shooting"},{"id":"zcbhjk","title":"Woman saved from burning home in Fraser","excerpt":"A woman was saved from her burning home in Fraser.Fraser Public Safety officers responded to a reported structure fire in the 16000 block of Woodlane Street on June 23. Police say upon arrival, the house had visible fire and smoke, crews began an aggressive fire attack and search of the structure...","content":"A woman was saved from her burning home in Fraser.Fraser Public Safety officers responded to a reported structure fire in the 16000 block of Woodlane Street on June 23. Police say upon arrival, the house had visible fire and smoke, crews began an aggressive fire attack and search of the structure.The search located an adult female resident inside the home and removed her to safety.Authorities say the woman was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel then transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of injuries sustained.Police say the fire was contained and extinguished, there was no further spread.According to authorities no public safety officers or fire personnel were injured during the operation.The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire investigators say they will continue to examine the scene and gather information to find the origin of the incident.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/woman-saved-from-burning-home-in-fraser/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:04:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FQGMHIWG7XFDHVN7YYXYMQL2G5I.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-saved-from-burning-home-in-fraser"},{"id":"b89nzz","title":"Death toll nears 200 after earthquakes in Venezuela","excerpt":"Powerful back-to-back earthquakes are devastating the country of Venezuela. Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors.","content":"Powerful back-to-back earthquakes are devastating the country of Venezuela. Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-fi4p6yel2gdn1gb4","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:17:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fb14hc5v5me1msb5a%2F38g2ubu7zs0xaf3t.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"death-toll-nears-200-after-earthquakes-in-venezuela"},{"id":"5xs9mf","title":"Preparing for the Bayview Mackinac race","excerpt":"The 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race is less than a month away.\n\n\nBut the fun kicks off today in Detroit.","content":"The 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race is less than a month away.\n\n\nBut the fun kicks off today in Detroit.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ze18kl2sujz3cjev","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:13:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fpgk1vlxnwyx7u8g4%2Funtdtv3cr66qqqcp.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"preparing-for-the-bayview-mackinac-race"},{"id":"bzlpva","title":"Detroit Lion Terrion Arnold charged in armed robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Arnold appeared in Florida District Court Thursday afternoon on charges of kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. \n\n\nDuring the appearance, he was arraigned on three counts of armed robbery, three counts of kidnapping, as well as two consp...","content":"Arnold appeared in Florida District Court Thursday afternoon on charges of kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. \n\n\nDuring the appearance, he was arraigned on three counts of armed robbery, three counts of kidnapping, as well as two conspiracy counts.\n\n\nArnold, through his attorney, denied the charges.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-38okmyqyzfttcn7r","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:55:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fpucc1xlpsa8f3oly%2Fc8cf1yoekvry53fi.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-lion-terrion-arnold-charged-in-armed-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"jlaukh","title":"'Need justice:' Detroit man shot and killed, 7-year-old injured in shooting on city's west side","excerpt":"Detroit police are continuing to search for the person who shot and killed a 23-year-old man and injured the victim's 7-year-old cousin.","content":"Detroit police are continuing to search for the person who shot and killed a 23-year-old man and injured the victim's 7-year-old cousin.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/need-justice-detroit-man-shot-killed-9-year-old-injured-shooting-citys-west-side","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Ingrid.Kelley@fox.com (Ingrid Kelley)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:52:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-25t174627.162.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"need-justice-detroit-man-shot-and-killed-7-year-old-injured-in-shooting-on-citys-west-side"},{"id":"gqq7bd","title":"Detroit police search for suspect in double shooting","excerpt":"The tragic scene played out Wednesday night in the area of Burgess between I-96 and Fenkell. FOX 2 was able to talk with the mother of the 9-year-old who was shot, whose name is Jacquees Moore.","content":"The tragic scene played out Wednesday night in the area of Burgess between I-96 and Fenkell. FOX 2 was able to talk with the mother of the 9-year-old who was shot, whose name is Jacquees Moore.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-d09mkphquzdp1l8x","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:51:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fvzykmix9sxblsrue%2Fbmgkypor2ylchtl7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"detroit-police-search-for-suspect-in-double-shooting"},{"id":"t9lrc9","title":"Celebrating 10 years with an All-White Party","excerpt":"The NNSFD (Nights of No Sleep but Full of Dreams) 10-Year Anniversary All White Party takes place at Salt & Ko in Southfield, MI, on Friday, June 26, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.","content":"The NNSFD (Nights of No Sleep but Full of Dreams) 10-Year Anniversary All White Party takes place at Salt & Ko in Southfield, MI, on Friday, June 26, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-umhjzjvju5tfh2uu","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:19:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fprqd6i2qe8sxkx13%2Fi20cv9r5bz7sd5pn.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrating-10-years-with-an-all-white-party"},{"id":"stax3g","title":"Big Back Grill hosts eating contest in Detroit","excerpt":"Kaelyn & Laura from Big Back Grill stopped by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about their second hot dog eating contest, where the winning prize will increase each month.","content":"Kaelyn & Laura from Big Back Grill stopped by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about their second hot dog eating contest, where the winning prize will increase each month.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-4pvpdz4sqaicr1xa","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:46:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frq1dgxd2xq7icqgr%2Fm6rva2anawz2r2tx.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"big-back-grill-hosts-eating-contest-in-detroit"},{"id":"y9hzky","title":"Morning 4: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s life — and more news","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.‘I can’t imagine him not being there’: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s lifeLoved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yar...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.‘I can’t imagine him not being there’: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s lifeLoved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% kidney function.If his kidney function drops further, he will need to start dialysis.“It’s like a wall hits you. All of a sudden, they tell you you’re sick and that you might need a kidney transplant,” Nyberg said.Nyberg is on the transplant registry for a deceased donor kidney, but the wait can stretch five years or longer, a time they worry he may not have.Read more here.Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadershipMaryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is backing progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, breaking with party leadership and intensifying a battle over the party’s direction in one of the most important Senate races of 2026.Van Hollen’s endorsement, shared first with The Associated Press on the day early voting begins in Michigan, makes him the first senator to back El-Sayed since Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed him shortly after he launched his campaign last year. It also comes on the heels of big wins for progressive challengers in New York U.S. House races on Tuesday.Read more here.Oak Park, Ann Arbor among five Michigan communities to receive brownfield grants for local projectsThe state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units.Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment program, the agency announced on Wednesday that the grants will support projects in Ann Arbor, Oak Park, Holland, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.Read more here.Detroit Pistons acquire No. 53 pick Ugonna Onyenso from Knicks after Isaiah Stewart tradeThe Detroit Pistons continued their busy draft-night activity Wednesday, acquiring the rights to center Ugonna Onyenso, the No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, from the New York Knicks for cash considerations.The move, announced by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania on X, came hours after Detroit reportedly traded veteran center-forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round draft picks, further reshaping the Pistons’ frontcourt.Read more here.Weather: Showers exit early, but isolated strong storms possible this afternoonRain showers continue to push east across Southeast Michigan early this morning and most areas are expected to be dry by daybreak. While the morning commute should improve as the rain departs, we’ll be keeping an eye on the potential for a few thunderstorms later today.A scattered thunderstorm or two may develop this afternoon, and while widespread severe weather is not expected, an isolated strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out. 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However, he was ordered held without bond.","content":"Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold was arraigned on Thursday on several kidnapping and weapons charges in Florida - where his attorney denied all of the charges. However, he was ordered held without bond.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-jx0x3op4fdiwlf5t","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:49:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F905u3hq8s6nyp811%2F7x73c0vdear7i4ef.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lions-terrion-arnold-held-without-bond-on-kidnapping-charges"},{"id":"8qrhis","title":"BBAC offers creative summer programs for kids","excerpt":"Ronia welcomes in Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center's President and CEO, Annie VanGelderen, to discuss creative summer programs being offered for kids.","content":"Ronia welcomes in Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center's President and CEO, Annie VanGelderen, to discuss creative summer programs being offered for kids.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-j9z49peb1tqegkgt","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:30:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0qlxbmk7abyidzx4%2Fez9ekmhywva23zgr.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bbac-offers-creative-summer-programs-for-kids"},{"id":"gdu0ez","title":"Oak Park, Ann Arbor among five Michigan communities to receive brownfield grants for local projects","excerpt":"The state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units.Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment program, the agen...","content":"The state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units.Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment program, the agency announced on Wednesday that the grants will support projects in Ann Arbor, Oak Park, Holland, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.EGLE awarded a $1 million grant to pay for demolition and removal of contaminated soil at the former Ann Arbor YMCA site at 350 South 5th Ave., Ann Arbor, where the city plans to construct a 20-story high rise with 330 affordable housing units. Ann Arbor officials are also working with the local transit authority to expand the platform of the Blake Transit Center next to the redevelopment site, improving public transportation in the area.The project is expected to cost a total of $209 million and is scheduled to be move-in ready by the fall of 2028.In Oak Park, EGLE is awarding $285,000 to support an expansion at Southfield-based construction company Barton-Malow’s site known as “The Yard,” located at 13000 West 8 Mile Rd., Oak Park. The funding will support the demolition of one of three buildings on the site, as well as the removal of an underground storage tank and treatment and disposal of contaminated groundwater. The $25 million project is expected to be completed by next summer, and will create around 25 jobs, according to EGLE.EGLE has also awarded $200,000 to transform a a contaminated former drycleaners site in Holland into a new floral shop; $745,000 to pay for environmental assessments, demolition and removal of contaminated soil at a former gas station site to allow for a 10,158-square-foot expansion of the Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy; and $1 million to redevelop a contaminated former paper mill into a new 48-unit affordable housing complex in Kalamazoo.Last year, the EGLE Brownfield program dedicated $23 million in brownfield incentives to support 76 projects across 52 Michigan communities, resulting in more than $675 million in capital investment and creating 600 jobs, according to the state.For more information about this latest round of Brownfield redevelopment grants, visit michigan.gov/egle.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/oak-park-ann-arbor-among-five-michigan-communities-to-receive-brownfield-grants-for-local-projects/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:43:02.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FPKN7NB774JDHNO7RO3PONJZZ24.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oak-park-ann-arbor-among-five-michigan-communities-to-receive-brownfield-grants-for-local-projects"},{"id":"x1u07t","title":"Showers exit early, but isolated strong storms possible this afternoon","excerpt":"Rain showers continue to push east across Southeast Michigan early this morning and most areas are expected to be dry by daybreak. While the morning commute should improve as the rain departs, we’ll be keeping an eye on the potential for a few thunderstorms later today.A scattered thunderstorm or...","content":"Rain showers continue to push east across Southeast Michigan early this morning and most areas are expected to be dry by daybreak. While the morning commute should improve as the rain departs, we’ll be keeping an eye on the potential for a few thunderstorms later today.A scattered thunderstorm or two may develop this afternoon, and while widespread severe weather is not expected, an isolated strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out. The primary concern would be damaging wind gusts. The greatest potential for any stronger storms appears to be along and north of I-69, where a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) for severe weather is in place between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Temperatures will rebound into the upper 70s with sunshine breaking through.Friday looks mainly dry across Southeast Michigan, although a few isolated showers could develop south of I-94 during the afternoon. A warming trend then takes hold for the weekend. High temperatures will climb back to around 80 degrees Saturday and Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds.The bigger story arrives early next week as heat and humidity build across the Great Lakes. Forecast models continue to show strong agreement that temperatures could surge into the upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday, with some locations approaching the 100-degree mark. Combined with increasing humidity, heat indices may climb even higher. Periods of showers and thunderstorms will remain possible during the heat wave, but now is the time to start preparing for the hottest weather of the season so far. Whether it’s a sprinkler, splash pad, swimming pool, or lake, you’ll want a plan to stay cool as dangerous heat potentially settles into Southeast Michigan through the middle of next week as a strong ridge in the jet stream develops over the Great Lakes.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/25/showers-exit-early-but-isolated-strong-storms-possible-this-afternoon/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:03:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Ff690272f-8996-482d-826a-4073790519af%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"showers-exit-early-but-isolated-strong-storms-possible-this-afternoon"},{"id":"50sn6p","title":"Large police presence for an investigation on Detroit’s west side","excerpt":"A large police investigation was underway on Detroit’s west side.Update: 7-year-old boy shot multiple times, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west sideThe scene is taking place on Wednesday (June 24) near Burgess Street, not far from Outer Drive and Fenkell Avenue.Police had not released detai...","content":"A large police investigation was underway on Detroit’s west side.Update: 7-year-old boy shot multiple times, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west sideThe scene is taking place on Wednesday (June 24) near Burgess Street, not far from Outer Drive and Fenkell Avenue.Police had not released details about the nature of the investigation. Multiple requests for information from the police were pending.Local 4 photographer Sara Schulz, who is at the scene, observed officers searching the area and appeared to be looking for evidence, including possible shell casings.The circumstances surrounding the investigation, including whether anyone was injured or whether a shooting occurred, were not immediately confirmed.Police are expected to provide additional information as the investigation develops.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/large-police-presence-for-an-investigation-on-detroits-west-side/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:26:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F571eaf1f-3735-4045-83aa-6541c5708bba%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"large-police-presence-for-an-investigation-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"o4v3g","title":"Keeping teens drivers safe this summer","excerpt":"Claudia Gonzalez, from Cure Auto Insurance, joins Ronia to discuss how drivers can stay safe and avoid costly mistakes while on the road.","content":"Claudia Gonzalez, from Cure Auto Insurance, joins Ronia to discuss how drivers can stay safe and avoid costly mistakes while on the road.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-djbnjte1ionna9t3","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:10:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjc77klxnlmuz2q54%2Fqfkgtis0d5ik7xyp.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"keeping-teens-drivers-safe-this-summer"},{"id":"bthgmq","title":"‘I can’t imagine him not being there’: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s life","excerpt":"Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% ki...","content":"Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% kidney function. If his kidney function drops further, he will need to start dialysis.“It’s like a wall hits you. All of a sudden, they tell you you’re sick and that you might need a kidney transplant,” Nyberg said.Nyberg is on the transplant registry for a deceased donor kidney, but the wait can stretch five years or longer, a time they worry he may not have. The delays can also make everyday plans, including travel, uncertain.“We like traveling, we have a camper, some of that stuff is going to come to a stop because we can’t just go to a clinic anywhere,” Nyberg said.Arianna Wilson, Nyberg’s granddaughter, said the family is trying to reach as many people as possible as she looks ahead to major life moments.“With a lot of milestones for me coming up, like going to college and all of this stuff, I just could never imagine him not being able to be the person to help me with all those things,” said Wilson.“He always has been the strong guy that does anything, can do anything, so it’s just taken a toll on him now,” said Nyberg’s daughter, Melissa Wilson. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan says more than 2,300 people in the state are currently waiting for a transplant. Silas Norman, the organization’s board chair, said Michigan has protections intended to reduce financial barriers to living donation.“All medical costs are absorbed by the transplant center,” Norman said. “For non-medical costs, there are a number of programs to help offset travel, lost work time, transportation costs here in Michigan.”Michigan also offers a one-time tax credit of up to $10,000 for organ donors.Nyberg’s wife, Joann Nyberg, said the family hopes someone will consider being tested.“You can lead a very healthy, normal life and give a normal life to someone like Ed who’s in desperate need,” Joann said.What to know about living kidney donationLiving kidney donation allows a healthy person to donate one kidney, with the remaining kidney typically able to do the work needed for normal life. Transplant centers carefully screen potential donors through blood and tissue testing, health history reviews, and additional medical evaluations to determine whether donation is safe for the donor and a match for the recipient.Kidneys from living donors often begin working quickly after transplant and can last longer on average than kidneys from deceased donors, according to transplant experts. Living donation can also shorten the time a recipient spends waiting, and, in some cases, help people avoid starting dialysis or reduce the time they need it.Potential donors who are not a direct match may still be able to help through paired exchange programs, in which donor-recipient pairs are matched with others so multiple transplants can happen.Nyberg’s transplant ambassador, Brandon Hays with University of Michigan Health, can be reached at bhays@givetolivehealth.com or 734-219-9240.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/i-cant-imagine-him-not-being-there-wayne-county-family-searches-for-kidney-donor-to-save-grandads-life/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:54:48.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0622bbf0-664f-45d0-9c16-8df1fad59bdb%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"i-cant-imagine-him-not-being-there-wayne-county-family-searches-for-kidney-donor-to-save-grandads-li"},{"id":"a8x833","title":"Florida prosecutors to charge Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold in robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Florida prosecutors announced that criminal charges will be filed against Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in connection with a robbery and kidnapping investigation stemming from an incident in the Tampa area earlier this year.In a statement posted on Instagram, the Hillsborough County Sta...","content":"Florida prosecutors announced that criminal charges will be filed against Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in connection with a robbery and kidnapping investigation stemming from an incident in the Tampa area earlier this year.In a statement posted on Instagram, the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office said Arnold is expected to face multiple felony charges related to a February robbery and kidnapping case. Prosecutors said the charges carry the potential for a sentence of up to life in prison if he is convicted.“No one has the right to take the law into their own hands. A dispute over missing property does not justify kidnapping, violence, or retaliation.This arrest is the result of months of investigative work and collaboration between the Tampa Police Department and our prosecutors.We will continue to pursue justice for the three victims by holding everyone accountable for their roles in this crime”State Attorney Suzy Lopez        View this post on Instagram            What prosecutors allegeAccording to prosecutors, Arnold is accused of coordinating and directing several co-defendants to lure three men to an apartment where they were allegedly robbed, assaulted, and held at gunpoint.Investigators allege Arnold believed the victims were responsible for the theft of more than $200,000 worth of personal property from an Airbnb rental he was using in the Tampa Bay area.Prosecutors said their investigation found no evidence linking the alleged victims to the reported theft.Authorities further allege the robbery and kidnapping plot was organized just hours after Arnold reported the missing items to police.Arnold surrendered to authorities at Orient Road Jail tonight. He is set to make a first appearance in Hillsborough County court tomorrow afternoon. pic.twitter.com/W9GyJ3v49y&mdash; Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office (@HillsboroughSAO) June 25, 2026Co-defendants charged, two plead guiltySeveral co-defendants have already been charged in the case. Prosecutors said two defendants, Arianna Del Valle and Jasmine Randazzo, pleaded guilty Wednesday (June 24) and agreed to cooperate with future proceedings. Four other defendants remain jailed without bond.The announcement marks a significant development in a case that previously lacked charges against Arnold.Arnold’s attorney previously denied involvementIn February, Arnold’s attorney, R. Timothy Jansen, issued a statement denying any involvement by the NFL player and asserting that no evidence connected him to the alleged crimes.“Mr. Arnold had no involvement whatsoever in the activities that led to those arrests,” Jansen said at the time. “He did not participate in, nor was he present for, any conduct related to the alleged offenses.”Court documents filed earlier this year in the prosecution of one of Arnold’s alleged co-defendants referenced Arnold by name but did not charge him with a crime. A February order by Judge J. Logan Murphy cited evidence presented by prosecutors, including text messages, victim statements, and video recordings, that investigators said linked several defendants to the alleged kidnapping and robbery.The order described allegations that the crimes were committed in retaliation for burglaries at an Airbnb property associated with Arnold. The judge’s findings were based on evidence presented during detention proceedings and did not constitute a determination of guilt.Arnold’s NFL careerArnold, 22, was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after a standout career at the University of Alabama. He is expected to be a key member of Detroit’s secondary in 2026.Arnold missed the final portion of the 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery following a late-season injury.“We are aware of the legal situation regarding Terrion Arnold. We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process,” said the Detroit Lions.“Terrion Arnold categorically denies any involvement in the matters underlying the allegations made against him and maintains his innocence.There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations. Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their  sentences.Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.\"Denise White  CEO of EAG Sports Management","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/florida-prosecutors-to-charge-detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-in-robbery-kidnapping-case/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:44:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F8183ca6f-6afe-4b1d-8e03-b8d45461fbdc%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-prosecutors-to-charge-detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-in-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"mevfo2","title":"A conversation with Michigan native and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys about her new novel set in Detroit | One Detroit","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan native and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins One Detroit to discuss her new novel, “A Fortune of Sand.” It’s a historical drama set in Detroit during the city’s 1920s boom. Inspired by an often overlooke...","content":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan native and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins One Detroit to discuss her new novel, “A Fortune of Sand.” It’s a historical drama set in Detroit during the city’s 1920s boom. Inspired by an often overlooked chapter of Detroit history, the novel explores ambition, family loyalty, and the fortunes built—and lost—during one of America’s most transformative eras.\n\n\n\nOne Detroit contributor Lauren Smith of PBS Books recently sat down with Sepetys at the Penn Theatre in Plymouth. Sepetys reflected on her Michigan roots, the surprising stories she uncovered through her research, and why Detroit’s past still resonates so powerfully today.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/a-conversation-with-michigan-native-and-bestselling-author-ruta-sepetys-about-her-new-novel-set-in-detroit-one-detroit/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:54:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FONE-DETROIT-1051-A-Fortune-of-Sand-Still-3.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-conversation-with-michigan-native-and-bestselling-author-ruta-sepetys-about-her-new-novel-set-in-d"},{"id":"x7mlr","title":"Man fatally shot after fight on Detroit’s west side, suspect in custody","excerpt":"A man was fatally shot following an altercation on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 24) night at 9:25 p.m. in the 17000 block of Monica Street, where a fight between two men occurred, according to police.During the confrontation, police said one of the men was shot an...","content":"A man was fatally shot following an altercation on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 24) night at 9:25 p.m. in the 17000 block of Monica Street, where a fight between two men occurred, according to police.During the confrontation, police said one of the men was shot and sustained fatal injuries.Police said they detained the suspected shooter at the scene and took him into custody without incident.The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of family members.Officials have not disclosed what led to the altercation, and the investigation remains ongoing.Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/man-fatally-shot-after-fight-on-detroits-west-side-suspect-in-custody/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:04:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FW74PTCI6WREXHKT4ZPIDKOGTBI.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-fatally-shot-after-fight-on-detroits-west-side-suspect-in-custody"},{"id":"b79t93","title":"NB I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County reopens following an overturned semi truck crash","excerpt":"The northbound lanes of I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County have reopened following a single-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24), with local first responders arriving at the scene. Michigan State Police Troopers were also responding t...","content":"The northbound lanes of I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County have reopened following a single-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24), with local first responders arriving at the scene. Michigan State Police Troopers were also responding to the incident.No injuries had been reported at the time of the initial response.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/overturned-semi-truck-crash-shuts-down-nb-i-275-near-ecorse-road-in-wayne-county/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:26:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FLN6RT3ATGNBLTFVMJ5FTJIMDFY.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nb-i-275-near-ecorse-road-in-wayne-county-reopens-following-an-overturned-semi-truck-crash"},{"id":"kjd6wk","title":"Highland Park police search for suspects after stolen vehicle chase, foot pursuit ends in Detroit crash","excerpt":"Highland Park police are searching for multiple suspects after an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert led officers to a stolen vehicle investigation, a pursuit, and a crash involving two uninvolved motorists.The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 24) around 2 p.m., when the Highland Par...","content":"Highland Park police are searching for multiple suspects after an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert led officers to a stolen vehicle investigation, a pursuit, and a crash involving two uninvolved motorists.The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 24) around 2 p.m., when the Highland Park Police Department received an ALPR alert indicating a stolen vehicle was in the area of Hamilton Avenue and West McNichols Road. Officers said they responded and confirmed through the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Detroit and entered into the system by the Detroit Police Department.When officers arrived, they said they observed a Black man exit the stolen vehicle while armed with a semi-automatic pistol. Police said the man fled on foot, and officers pursued him but were unable to take him into custody.At the same time, the stolen vehicle, which contained two additional occupants, fled the area. Responding officers said they initiated a vehicle pursuit as the suspects continued into Detroit.The pursuit continued to the intersection of Livernois Avenue and Curtis Street, where the fleeing vehicle struck two uninvolved motorists, according to police.Highland Park officers said they immediately stopped to assist the injured drivers, while additional officers continued following the vehicle.Police said the stolen vehicle eventually came to a stop on London Street, just west of Livernois Avenue.Officials said the remaining suspects fled from the vehicle on foot and remain at large.The two uninvolved motorists were transported to a Metro Detroit hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The crash investigation has been turned over to the Detroit Police Department.Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspects to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up or the Highland Park Police Department at 313-852-7338.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/25/highland-park-police-search-for-suspects-after-stolen-vehicle-chase-foot-pursuit-ends-in-detroit-crash/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:01:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F1aa36ff6-9442-4303-904e-dc6f1f19a906%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"highland-park-police-search-for-suspects-after-stolen-vehicle-chase-foot-pursuit-ends-in-detroit-cra"},{"id":"oyh2ra","title":"Michigan confiscates over 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, explosives","excerpt":"Bomb squads, fire departments, and more were involved in the seizure of the illegal fireworks.","content":"Bomb squads, fire departments, and more were involved in the seizure of the illegal fireworks.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-confiscates-over-17000-pounds-illegal-fireworks-explosives","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:50:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffireworks-confiscated.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"michigan-confiscates-over-17000-pounds-of-illegal-fireworks-explosives"},{"id":"eo917v","title":"Housing affordability and what's next for Detroit real estate","excerpt":"Real estate expert Michael Perna joins Fox 2's Ronia Shamona for a breakdown on the market and more.","content":"Real estate expert Michael Perna joins Fox 2's Ronia Shamona for a breakdown on the market and more.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-i0f3giqtg38exl55","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:18:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F1yyx7e79ysxid8eh%2Fksp7dk6mzytwv1ey.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"housing-affordability-and-whats-next-for-detroit-real-estate"},{"id":"mwqkxb","title":"Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing","excerpt":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","content":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/thousands-mayflies-swarm-town-ohio-actually-good-thing","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:29:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmayflies-fox-wx-2-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"thousands-of-mayflies-swarm-town-in-ohio-and-its-actually-a-good-thing"},{"id":"frkcpf","title":"DDOT bus passengers hospitalized after crash with vehicle on Woodward Avenue in Detroit","excerpt":"Passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation after a crash involving a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus and a vehicle on Woodward Avenue.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24) afternoon at 5:14 p.m. as both the vehicle and the DDOT bus were traveling northbound on Woodward...","content":"Passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation after a crash involving a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus and a vehicle on Woodward Avenue.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24) afternoon at 5:14 p.m. as both the vehicle and the DDOT bus were traveling northbound on Woodward Avenue and East Elizabeth Street. According to officials, the vehicle attempted to make a right turn onto Elizabeth Street from the middle northbound lane and was struck by the bus.Police said no occupants of the vehicle were injured in the crash. However, four DDOT bus passengers reported injuries and were transported to a hospital for evaluation.Officials said no pedestrians were struck in the collision.The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/ddot-bus-passengers-hospitalized-after-crash-with-vehicle-on-woodward-avenue-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:16:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F90037cf3-6593-4e7a-bea3-11a9fd23753a%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ddot-bus-passengers-hospitalized-after-crash-with-vehicle-on-woodward-avenue-in-detroit"},{"id":"q0id1v","title":"Stolen truck, ski masks, pursuit: Warren police reveal new details in crash that killed innocent driver","excerpt":"Warren police released dash cam video Wednesday showing a police chase that ended in a deadly crash last week, killing an innocent driver at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads.A 17-year-old is now charged as an adult in connection with the crash. Four other juveniles, ages 11 to 15, ...","content":"Warren police released dash cam video Wednesday showing a police chase that ended in a deadly crash last week, killing an innocent driver at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads.A 17-year-old is now charged as an adult in connection with the crash. Four other juveniles, ages 11 to 15, face charges as well. Chase begins with ski masks, one headlightOfficers on routine patrol attempted to pull over a silver Dodge Ram near Fairfield and Georgiana streets around 1:58 a.m. on June 18 after noticing the truck had only one working headlight and other equipment violations.The driver took off, leading officers on a seven-minute pursuit through southwest Warren.At one point, officers attempted to deploy stop sticks to end the chase. They also noticed multiple occupants in the truck wearing ski masks.When the Dodge reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads, the driver ran a red light and struck an innocent driver. Remeious Washington, 48, was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he later died.According to Warren police, officers immediately requested fire and EMS personnel. Within one minute of the crash, officers established contact with Washington and provided support until the Fire Department completed the extrication.Five juveniles arrestedAfter the crash, surveillance video obtained by Local 4 showed the juveniles jumping out of the truck and fleeing. Four were arrested at the scene. A fifth was arrested on Tuesday.The five juveniles, one 11-year-old, one 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds, and one 17-year-old, were all from Detroit, police said.Investigators believe the group is responsible for at least 15 vehicle-related crimes reported throughout Warren in the 48 hours before the crash. Warren police also determined the Dodge Ram had been stolen from the Grosse Pointe area.Teen charged as adultMacomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido joined Warren Police Commissioner Erik Hawkins at a press conference on Wednesday to announce charges against the teens.The driver, 17-year-old Deyarin Jamire Marsh, was charged as an adult with felony murder, second-degree murder, fleeing and eluding first degree causing death, leaving the scene of a crash causing death, resisting and obstructing, possession of burglary tools with intent to steal, and receiving and concealing a motor vehicle.Marsh was arraigned on Wednesday and denied bond. He is being held at the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center and is expected back in court on July 7 for a probable cause conference.The two 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old were charged as juveniles with receiving and concealing a motor vehicle, resisting and obstructing, and possession with intent to steal.The 11-year-old is also facing charges. Lucido confirmed that the 17-year-old and 11-year-old are siblings.Commissioner stands behind officersWarren Police Commissioner Erik Hawkins said an internal review cleared the officers of any wrongdoing, adding that the pursuit was justified given the circumstances.“Our officers did not create this tragedy. Despite the tragic outcome, I stand firm behind the efforts of the officers of the Warren Police Department,” Hawkins said. “That 17-year-old chose to flee from the police. He chose to disregard the rules of the road. He chose to use a 4,000-plus-pound vehicle as a weapon against innocent members of our community.”Hawkins said every pursuit is monitored in real time by supervisors and undergoes an extensive administrative review. He also noted that Warren police pursuits are down roughly 45% over the past three years, with roughly 60% of those pursuits terminated by an officer or supervisor.“This is a clear indicator that officers and supervisors are indeed using discretion and carefully balancing the benefits of pursuits versus the risks that are involved,” Hawkins said.Hawkins acknowledged that police pursuits are a polarizing issue, with differing opinions even within law enforcement.“Regardless of where anyone stands on this issue, we all agree that the engagement of a pursuit requires the utmost discretion and reasonableness based on a whole host of factors, with the safety of the community, particularly uninvolved persons, being the paramount concern,” Hawkins said.Prosecutor urges stricter penaltiesLucido did not hold back in placing the blame squarely on the teen driver.“Don’t turn this around and say this is the officers’ fault. I won’t allow it. There are laws set on the books; either you want them enforced, or you don’t.”Lucido called on Michigan lawmakers to pass legislation imposing mandatory minimum jail and prison sentences for those convicted of fleeing or eluding police.“Find a solution. Find an alternative, but telling me or my staff or the police departments that are protecting us that we’re not going to enforce the law, then take it off the books because otherwise you’ve wasted our time here today,” Lucido said.Last year, Lucido announced his office would no longer offer plea deals for anyone charged with fleeing and eluding police, citing a surge in crashes caused by drivers attempting to evade law enforcement.Family demands answersWashington’s sisters said they are grieving and frustrated. “I won’t be able to see my brother no more. Their family will be able to visit them. They will get out soon. I can’t see my brother no more,” said Shachetra Washington.Sister Khadijah Caldwell questioned whether officials truly understand the weight of the loss.“That’s just damage control. That’s just him doing his job to save face. But you don’t understand, because if you understood, then you would be implementing new ways, new tactics,” Caldwell said.“What if that was your brother, son, daughter, anybody? If that was somebody in your family, would you still stand by these officers?” Caldwell asked.Previous report","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/stolen-truck-ski-masks-pursuit-warren-police-reveal-new-details-in-crash-that-killed-innocent-driver/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Mike Tiseo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:32:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F54d77444-a6ed-4877-8f98-89fc80150c61%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stolen-truck-ski-masks-pursuit-warren-police-reveal-new-details-in-crash-that-killed-innocent-driver"},{"id":"q2dpha","title":"‘Very frightening’: Mother questions Detroit police handling of teen curfew detentions downtown","excerpt":"A Detroit mother says her teenage children were detained by police ahead of the Ford Fireworks on Monday night, even though she was only blocks away when the city’s 8 p.m. youth curfew took effect.Teia Sams said she and her family were downtown, preparing to watch the show, when she let her older...","content":"A Detroit mother says her teenage children were detained by police ahead of the Ford Fireworks on Monday night, even though she was only blocks away when the city’s 8 p.m. youth curfew took effect.Teia Sams said she and her family were downtown, preparing to watch the show, when she let her older children and godson walk a few blocks ahead along Jefferson Avenue while she stayed back with the younger kids. Then she saw her teens with the police.“I’m like, what’s going on, I’m their mom,” Sams said she told police. “My name is Teia, here’s my ID. What do you need from me? Can I get my children? He’s like, “Well, there’s a curfew, and you should’ve been here.” And I’m like, ‘I was here. I was walking behind them; they were in front of me, but I was here.’”Video Sams shared shows her two children and her godson being detained on Monday evening.“As a parent, very frightening,” Sams said.“I was not expecting to be detained, and it never happened before, so I was confused,” her daughter, Mya, said.As part of Detroit’s security plan for the Ford Fireworks, an 8 p.m. curfew was in place for anyone under 17.Those without a parent or guardian with them were detained. On Monday night, Detroit police reported 180 curfew violations.Sams said she understands the need for rules and the curfew designed to keep crowds safe, but believes there should be some flexibility in how they are enforced.“The curfew should be in effect,” Sams said.What upset her most, she said, was what happened after her children were taken into custody. Sams said she spent the rest of the evening trying to track them down, only to be repeatedly directed to different locations.She said one officer told her to go to Bates Street. Another told her to check Campus Martius. Finally, someone suggested a third location, where she was ultimately reunited with the teens, but not until after the fireworks had ended.Sams called the experience unacceptable and said the process for reuniting detained minors with their parents needs to change.“I understand they have a job to do, it’s just a concerned parent, I think they should communicate a little bit better,” Sams said.Local 4 reached out to the Detroit Police Department for comment. In a statement, the department said:“The curfew was in place to ensure the safety of children as part of our overall safety plan. We are working to review this specific case. Generally, for curfew enforcement, if officers discover children in violation of the curfew – i.e. out after the posted time without a responsible adult – they will detain them to ensure the children’s safety. All officers were aware of the location where parents could pick up their detained children. With 180 curfew violations, officers worked as quickly as possible to process detained juveniles so that they could be reunited with their parents.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/very-frightening-mother-questions-detroit-police-handling-of-teen-curfew-detentions-downtown/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock, Richard Estrada","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:55:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F14508964-3da7-4a9a-89f8-4bb7361eb90b%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"very-frightening-mother-questions-detroit-police-handling-of-teen-curfew-detentions-downtown"},{"id":"cionfa","title":"Summer hunger hits 400,000 Michigan kids. Here’s how you can help","excerpt":"Throughout the school year, many students receive free breakfast and lunch. But during summer break, some families struggle to put food on the table. That’s why Local 4 is partnering with Gleaners Community Food Bank to help bridge the gap.At Gleaners’ facility in Taylor, volunteers like Jeanne A...","content":"Throughout the school year, many students receive free breakfast and lunch. But during summer break, some families struggle to put food on the table. That’s why Local 4 is partnering with Gleaners Community Food Bank to help bridge the gap.At Gleaners’ facility in Taylor, volunteers like Jeanne Antulis help pack and sort food that will ultimately reach families across Southeast Michigan.“At the end of the shift they always tell you how many boxes you packed, how many pounds of food, how many meals it will supply. And that’s a really good feeling,” Antulis said.Gleaners relies on volunteers to keep food moving from the warehouse to kitchen tables across the region.“My hope is that I can keep doing it and Gleaners is around for a long time because there’s such a need for it,” Antulis said.Gleaners leaders say the need spikes when kids are out of school and may lose access to regular breakfasts and lunches.“They don’t go to school. They don’t have their breakfasts and lunches and if that’s the only meal that they’re getting in a day, it’s really hard,” said Bettina LeBlanc, a Gleaners area specialist.That’s where the Hunger Free Summer initiative comes in. Each year, the campaign helps provide meals to tens of thousands of children during summer break.“Hunger Free Summer is attempting to bridge that gap so that just because kids aren’t going to school to get their food, they’re still able to get a meal kit on a regular basis,” LeBlanc said.To put the issue into perspective, Feeding America says one in five children in Michigan face hunger — roughly 400,000 kids.Even as demand remains high, Gleaners says volunteer numbers often dip during the heart of summer.“Our numbers do tend to dip in July and August for sure, but the need is still there,” LeBlanc said.Gleaners serves five counties in Southeast Michigan, and organizers are asking the community to help by showing up or giving what they can.If you want to support the effort, you can volunteer or make a monetary donation to Gleaners, which will be used to buy needed food items.---> Go 4 It: Help us create a Hunger Free Summer","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/summer-hunger-hits-400000-michigan-kids-heres-how-you-can-help/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Will Jones, Lauren DesArmo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:41:59.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F78cd3663-cc2d-40de-b32d-5940c6cdd66b%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"summer-hunger-hits-400000-michigan-kids-heres-how-you-can-help"},{"id":"cp1e70","title":"‘It was meant to be’: Michigan family reclaims late father’s prized Trans Am after cancer loss","excerpt":"A Commerce Township family is finding comfort in a powerful piece of the past -- a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that once belonged to a beloved husband and father lost to cancer.Darcy Jeneary still remembers what the blue-and-white classic means to her family.“It just reminds me of when he was healthy, ...","content":"A Commerce Township family is finding comfort in a powerful piece of the past -- a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that once belonged to a beloved husband and father lost to cancer.Darcy Jeneary still remembers what the blue-and-white classic means to her family.“It just reminds me of when he was healthy, before cancer,” she said.A promise made, a father lostMike Jeneary’s prized Trans Am was sold roughly a decade ago to make room as the family grew. But his son, Aaron, never stopped thinking about it. He had hoped to surprise his father with the car -- or one like it -- as a milestone gift.“I wanted to get him one of these for his 60th birthday, but unfortunately, with the way his treatments went, he passed at 55,” Aaron said.Mike Jeneary died after a nine-year battle with cancer, but Aaron refused to let go of the promise he had made to his father.“I never thought I’d find the original -- that never crossed my mind,” Aaron said.A Facebook post changes everythingA social media post set an extraordinary chain of events in motion. Aaron shared a photo of the Trans Am online, which eventually connected him with the car’s owner in Massachusetts. The car wasn’t even for sale -- but after hearing the Jeneary family’s story, the owner decided it belonged with them.“It just kind of restores your faith in humanity. People are good,” Darcy said.Aaron and his two grandfathers made the trip to Massachusetts to pick it up, turning the occasion into a Father’s Day weekend road trip.Back where it belongsSeeing the car was one thing. Driving it was another -- especially with the upgrades under the hood.“Absolutely flawless. This transmission has never shifted better, at least from when I remembered it,” Aaron said during the ride home.For the family, it feels as though the car never left.“I can just picture him. He’s just smiling ear to ear right now up there,” Aaron said.His mother sees something even bigger at work.“I feel like God and Mike had a plan to get the car back to us. It was meant to be,” Darcy said.Aaron says the Trans Am isn’t going anywhere. He hopes to keep it in the family for generations to come.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/it-was-meant-to-be-michigan-family-reclaims-late-fathers-prized-trans-am-after-cancer-loss/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki, Darrius Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:19:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F054b52b8-0993-4182-81ea-59949c8a217e%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"it-was-meant-to-be-michigan-family-reclaims-late-fathers-prized-trans-am-after-cancer-loss"},{"id":"x1kd2a","title":"DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reports","excerpt":"The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old p...","content":"The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old patient who was last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center, located near Grand River Avenue and Beck Road.Family members were concerned when the patient failed to return home following their appointment. When officers arrived at the dialysis center, they found the patient dead inside a car. Police said there was no indication of foul play.Novi police contacted emergency personnel at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital and learned that several patients who had recently received treatment at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center had sought medical care.Four patients were identified at the hospital, including one who is in the intensive care unit. A fifth patient was also hospitalized following treatement at a DaVita Southfield location.According to police, investigators have not established any connection between the illnesses or the death and treatement received at DaVita Dailysis.The DaVita Novi Dialysis Center is closed at the request of the Oakland County Health Division as a precautionary measure, as the investigation continues.Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the Novi Police Department at 248-348-7100.Local 4 reached out to the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center for comment and received the following statement:“We are aware of the incident and out of respect for patient privacy, we are unable to comment on its specifics. Our unwavering focus remains on delivering exceptional care for our patients, many of which are medically vulnerable with complex care needs. We are proud to be part of the Novi community and care for our patients with the same intensity and commitment we bring to our teams.”DaVita spokespersonLocal 4 has also reached out to the Oakland County Health Division for more information.The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs released the following statement:“LARA, MDHHS, and local health officials are working collaboratively to help ensure the health and safety of patients at this facility.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/davita-dialysis-center-in-novi-closes-amid-death-investigation-illness-reports/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:09:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F71b60bfa-679e-42ff-be2c-5f62c8a6af1b%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"davita-dialysis-center-in-novi-closes-after-patient-found-dead-following-treatment-illness-reports"},{"id":"4mhlz5","title":"‘Like a flying leaf blower’: Hazel Park residents complain Amazon delivery drones are too loud, fly too low","excerpt":"Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon faci...","content":"Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives near the Amazon facility at 10 Mile and Dequindre roads and says the drone traffic has become relentless.“I live beneath a drone runway flight path with at least 25-50 drones a day, starting well before 9 a.m. and not finishing until after 8-9 p.m. at night,” Brent said.For Brent, the novelty of fast delivery has given way to a daily nuisance.“Now what I have is the equivalent of a flying leaf blower lawn mower 20 ft. over my house, 50 times a day. My dogs lose their mind and get upset,” Brent said.Neighbor Thomas Trastevere shares similar frustrations. When asked about the drones, he paused before responding.“Deep sigh. I mean, it’s convenient. I haven’t gotten a delivery from it myself, but it’s definitely impacted my peace,” Trastevere said.Trastevere says the flight frequency has increased noticeably over time.“Maybe from hearing them twice a day to five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10 times a day, I see a drone overhead,” Trastevere said.Amazon respondsAmazon did respond to the concerns raised by residents. Lauren Pulte, an Amazon spokesperson, provided the following statement:“The local customer response to Prime Air’s ultrafast delivery of household essentials, electronics, and medications has been overwhelmingly positive. We value the feedback of the communities where we operate and will continue working with Hazel Park community members and officials to address their questions and concerns.”Amazon operates drone-delivery programs at two facilities in Oakland County: one in Hazel Park and one in Pontiac.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/like-a-flying-leaf-blower-hazel-park-residents-complain-amazon-delivery-drones-are-too-loud-fly-too-low/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Pamela Osborne, Jacob Nagel","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:50:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FCTIDVKDGRNBX5IPVINNDGC6EGE.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"like-a-flying-leaf-blower-hazel-park-residents-complain-amazon-delivery-drones-are-too-loud-fly-too-"},{"id":"3o69h5","title":"Consumer Reports warns: A child can die in a hot car faster than you think","excerpt":"It’s a frightening number: On average, 37 children die every year after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. Those numbers come from a national group that tracks pediatric heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Consumer Reports is here with important safety information every parent and caregiv...","content":"It’s a frightening number: On average, 37 children die every year after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. Those numbers come from a national group that tracks pediatric heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Consumer Reports is here with important safety information every parent and caregiver needs to know.No parent thinks they would forget their child in a hot car. But the unfortunate truth is that it can happen to anyone. Research shows that stress, sleep deprivation, and a change in routine can make people more forgetful. Conditions many parents and caregivers know all too well.And while the risk of heatstroke increases in warmer weather, it doesn’t take a heat wave to create dangerous conditions, according to research by Consumer Reports. Even when it was 61 degrees outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees in just one hour in our tests—an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a child. Children’s bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults. It’s never safe to leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows cracked or the vehicle parked in the shade.NoHeatStroke.org reports that deaths in cars have included children from 5-day-old babies to 14-year-old kids. And while some of these tragic deaths have occurred when children gained access to a car on their own, in the majority of cases, the child was unknowingly left in the car. Because of this, make a routine habit to check the back seat every time you drive! You can create a visual reminder by placing your child’s bag, jacket, or hat next to you in the front. You can also get in the habit of putting your purse or bag in the back seat, so you’re forced to check it when you exit the car. One more safety tip to remember: Always keep your car locked, so children can’t gain access on their own.Simple changes for your daily routine – that could save a life.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/consumer-reports-warns-a-child-can-die-in-a-hot-car-faster-than-you-think/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Rhonda Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:31:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fef8b19f5-f6be-4644-9886-4fab8b450033%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"consumer-reports-warns-a-child-can-die-in-a-hot-car-faster-than-you-think"},{"id":"hfjt2y","title":"A look at the upcoming Museum of Detroit Electronic Music | One Detroit","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Movement Festival took place at Detroit’s Hart Plaza over the Memorial Day Weekend and featured more than 115 electronic music artists. Meanwhile, plans are underway for the creation of the Museum of Detroit Elec...","content":"This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Movement Festival took place at Detroit’s Hart Plaza over the Memorial Day Weekend and featured more than 115 electronic music artists. Meanwhile, plans are underway for the creation of the Museum of Detroit Electronic Music (MODEM), which will preserve and celebrate Detroit’s legacy as the birthplace of techno music and hip-hop culture.\n\n\n\nOne Detroit contributor and American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson sits down with the museum’s founder and executive director, Adriel Thornton, to talk about how techno was created by a group of African American teenagers in Detroit and how it has become its own musical genre that is popular around the world.  Thornton also explains his vision for the museum and updates Henderson on the efforts to find a physical location for it.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/a-look-at-the-upcoming-museum-of-detroit-electronic-music-one-detroit/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:50:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FONE-DETROIT-1051-Museum-of-Detroit-Electronic-Music-Still-2.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-look-at-the-upcoming-museum-of-detroit-electronic-music-one-detroit"},{"id":"g78md2","title":"Teen driver charged as adult in Warren police chase that ended in crash, killing innocent driver","excerpt":"A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult, and three other teens are facing charges as juveniles after allegedly leading a police chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash in Warren, killing an innocent driver.The crash happened at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads just before 2 ...","content":"A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult, and three other teens are facing charges as juveniles after allegedly leading a police chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash in Warren, killing an innocent driver.The crash happened at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads just before 2 a.m. on June 18.Warren police held a press conference on Wednesday, June 24, and released dashcam video of the police chase.You can watch the full press conference in the video at the beginning of this article.Chase begins with ski masks, suspicious drivingPolice said officers on routine patrol attempted to pull over a silver Dodge Ram near Fairfield and Georgiana streets after spotting multiple occupants wearing ski masks while driving through neighborhoods.When the Dodge reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr, the driver t-boned an innocent driver’s vehicle as he was in the process of moving over.The innocent driver, Remeious Washington, 48, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. He was just six minutes from home.Read more --> ‘He’s supposed to be here’: Loved ones gather to remember Detroit man killed in police chase collision5 juveniles arrestedAfter the crash, five juveniles jumped out of the truck and took off.Investigators believe the group is responsible for at least 15 vehicle-related crimes that were reported throughout Warren within the last 48 hours.Five juveniles -- one 11-year-old, one 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds and one 17-year-old -- were in the truck, Warren police said.Four juveniles were arrested at the scene, and the fifth was arrested days later.Warren police later learned the truck had just been stolen from the Grosse Pointe area.Teen charged as an adultMacomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido joined the press conference with Warren police on June 24 to announce the charges against the teens.The driver, Deyarin Jamire Marsh, 17, was charged as an adult with second-degree murder, fleeing and eluding first-degree causing death, leaving the scene of a crash causing death, resisting and obstructing, possession of burglary tools with intent to steal, and receiving and concealing a motor vehicle. Marsh was arraigned in court on June 24 and was denied bond. He is currently lodged at the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center. He is expected to return to court on July 7 for a probable cause conference.The two 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old were charged as juveniles with receiving and concealing a motor vehicle, resisting and obstructing and possession with intent to steal. The 11-year-old is also facing charges.Lucido said the 17-year-old and 11-year-old are siblings.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/teen-driver-charged-as-adult-in-warren-police-chase-that-ended-in-crash-killing-innocent-driver/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:18:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F581c1c5b-984b-4b79-bb65-4fc4ffbfa29c%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-driver-charged-as-adult-in-warren-police-chase-that-ended-in-crash-killing-innocent-driver"},{"id":"1ltj4r","title":"Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rules","excerpt":"The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a former Shelby Township priest convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.Neil Kalina was convicted of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 2022 and was sentenced to 7-15 years behind bars. The Court of Appeals ordered a resentenci...","content":"The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a former Shelby Township priest convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.Neil Kalina was convicted of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 2022 and was sentenced to 7-15 years behind bars. The Court of Appeals ordered a resentencing in 2024 due to a technical error, claiming the consideration of acquitted conduct had impacted the calculation of his sentencing.In January 2025, Kalina was resentenced to 7-15 years in prison.After another appeal was filed, the court affirmed the 2025 sentencing in June 2026.Kalina was a priest at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township from 1982-85. He was arrested in California in 2019 and remains lodged at the Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/community/2026/06/24/former-macomb-county-priest-convicted-of-sexually-assault-will-stay-in-prison-court-rules/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:22:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FQIHNFGZKVZC2LJ4BGMYRVM3CLQ.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-macomb-county-priest-convicted-of-sexually-assault-will-stay-in-prison-court-rules"},{"id":"i18mte","title":"What metro Detroit drivers can expect at the pump for Fourth of July weekend and beyond","excerpt":"There will be more than 2 million Michiganders driving to their Fourth of July destinations, according to the American Automobile Association, despite gas prices being higher this year than it was last year.The good news is prices are down compared to Memorial Day. However, drivers tell me they a...","content":"There will be more than 2 million Michiganders driving to their Fourth of July destinations, according to the American Automobile Association, despite gas prices being higher this year than it was last year.The good news is prices are down compared to Memorial Day. However, drivers tell me they are still not happy with what they are paying at the pump. Watch Ali Hoxie's report below What metro Detroit drivers can expect at the pump for Fourth of July weekend and beyond You cant even.. thats just.. unbelievable. You cant afford it,\" said John Burnley from Bingham Farms.Keeping up with the cost of living is taking a toll on metro Detroiters, who are still paying more at the pump compared to a year ago.Multiple drivers tell me they're skipping any out-of-town drives for the Fourth of July. We definitely need to see a change, its breaking the bank. You know, single father, divorces, its a lot,\" said Jacob Gromer from Taylor.\"Are you going anywhere for the Fourth of July?\" I asked him.Probably not, because of the gas prices,\" he replied. I asked Evan Garrison, a Royal Oak resident, if the gas prices are deterring him from going out of town for the Fourth of July.I would say a little bit yeah, at least further than an hour, two hours,\" he replied.The good news is there has been a slight decrease in prices, according to Patrick De Haan, who is the Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy. \"Gas prices that had been close to five dollars a gallon earlier this spring and into early summer have now tapered off,\" De Haan told me.Gas prices jumped at the end of April because of refining issues. De Haan said those issues have since been resolved, but he says that Hurricane Season or even severe weather in the Midwest could send prices back up.If there is  and there do tend to be occasionally  if there are refining issues, sometimes associated with severe weather, weve seen a little bit of that as well in the last few weeks  any refining outage could be amplified by the fact that demand is higher,\" De Haan said.De Haan said drivers will slowly start to see gas prices fall, now that the U.S. and Iran negotiated a peace deal. That deal included the reopening of the strait of Hormuz. That being said, seeing prices dropping off will take time.So we are not going to see prices plummet right before the Fourth of July then, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening? I asked Patrick.I wouldnt say plummet, you know we have seen more and more stations falling below the four dollar mark, thats probably what most people will start to see more of,\" he replied.De Haan said if everything goes perfectly in negotiations  which so far, it hasn't  we may see prices closer to $3/gallon later this year. But he said drivers won't see pre-war prices until early 2027.The prices are already down, its already down than what is was before,\" said Gloria Amasiatu from Southfield. Yeah, and eventually the war stop.If you are heading out of town through Indiana, it might be best to wait and fill up in that state; the gas tax is suspended there until July 7th. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/what-metro-detroit-drivers-can-expect-at-the-pump-for-fourth-of-july-weekend-and-beyond","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ali Hoxie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:38:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fd8%2F80%2Fd6d567f14ae7ac07d705a49a178f%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-11-02-39-am.png","slug":"what-metro-detroit-drivers-can-expect-at-the-pump-for-fourth-of-july-weekend-and-beyond"},{"id":"wubeet","title":"Waterford woman's persistence gets dirt road fixed after months of unanswered calls","excerpt":"Sarah Davis spent months trying to get Edgevale Road in Waterford Township graded after a massive divot opened up in the middle of the dirt road, creating dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians in her neighborhood.Davis says she had been making calls since May, with her most recent requ...","content":"Sarah Davis spent months trying to get Edgevale Road in Waterford Township graded after a massive divot opened up in the middle of the dirt road, creating dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians in her neighborhood.Davis says she had been making calls since May, with her most recent request coming less than two weeks ago. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: Waterford woman's persistence gets dirt road fixed after months of unanswered calls\"I keep running into a dead end, feeling like I'm blowing hot air,\" Davis said. \"We've called multiple times to the hot line number with the road commission. We've gotten the response of we'll put it on the schedule, we can't tell you when it is, that's a different department. I've put in the request, and I don't get answers.\"She says she also shared with the commission that the road runs through a neighborhood with a school.\"I told them how dangerous this had become. I told them we have seen cars swerving into yards to avoid head on collisions here. I also told them this is a neighborhood with a school in it. We have school-aged children walking up and down this road,\" Davis said.After getting no response, Davis posted a photo of the road on social media Tuesday night asking for help. That post caught our attention, and we brought her concerns to Waterford Township's supervisor and the Road Commission for Oakland County. Craig Bryson, the road commission's senior communications manager, says the agency graded the road in April, but the Davises dispute that, saying crews only patched the paved roads in their neighborhood.\"The only ones that was here in April was filling in the holes at the end of this street,\" Chuck Davis said.Bryson says the challenge is managing 750 miles of gravel roads across the county with only 19 road graders.\"Rain and traffic volume can make a gravel road rough very quickly,\" Bryson said. \"We have to prioritize the roads with the highest traffic volumes with higher speeds, which means the primary gravel roads. We have gravel that two, three, four, 5,000 cars a day. That road has a couple hundred cars a day,\" Bryson said. Bryson says the commission tries to reach smaller gravel roads anywhere between three to four times between April and November.\"We appreciate those calls. They're not ignored. They do go to the foreman who is in charge of that area, and he keeps track of where those calls come in, and as time permits, he does go out and grade them,\" Bryson said.On Wednesday, right in the middle of our interview with the Davises, a road grader came down their street. The crew graded not only Edgevale Road, but other dirt roads in the area as well. Sarah Davis says she hopes the experience leads to broader change.\"I just really hope that the road commission takes more seriously the duty to communicate, the duty to respond,\" Sarah Davis said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/waterford-womans-persistence-gets-dirt-road-fixed-after-months-of-unanswered-calls","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jolie Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:10:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe8%2F13%2F6035d14147b1ad5ed1557b1b5b19%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-1-07-36-am.png","slug":"waterford-womans-persistence-gets-dirt-road-fixed-after-months-of-unanswered-calls"},{"id":"1ug5lj","title":"Man fatally shot and child critically injured, Detroit police say","excerpt":"A man was shot and killed and a child was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Detroit Wednesday night, police said. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Metro Detroit Weather: More storms possible Thursday afternoonPolice were looking for the child's family Wednesday night as he ...","content":"A man was shot and killed and a child was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Detroit Wednesday night, police said. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Metro Detroit Weather: More storms possible Thursday afternoonPolice were looking for the child's family Wednesday night as he was found alone.The shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. near Burgess and Eaton Avenue. Police say there was an argument between two men before the shooting. Police provide information in the video player below: Detroit police provide details after man fatally shot, child critically injuredPolice say they were alerted to the shooting through more than a dozen Shotspotter alerts. Deputy Chief Tiffany Stewart told media at the scene that officers arrived about seven minutes after being alerted.When officers arrived, they found a man dead. Several houses down, they found a child with multiple gunshot wounds in his stomach and leg. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.It's unclear if the child and man are family members. Police are searching for the child's family.Before being taken into surgery, the child told police he is 7 years old.Stewart say no 911 calls were made and the shooting happened on a \"very vacant block\" and none of the houses in that area are occupied.She pleaded for the community's help with providing information on the shooting.\"(The case is) wide open at this time. We need as much information as we can,\" Stewart said.Several rounds were fired from what appears to be a high-caliber weapon, police said.The Detroit homicide unit is handling the investigating with help from Michigan State Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit police homicide unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or 911.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/man-fatally-shot-and-child-critically-injured-detroit-police-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Natalia Escalante","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:26:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fc4f3d5d%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1280x672%2B0%2B24%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fcd%252Fc1%252Feccf1d074bf485d18b62bf7b53a3%252Fposter-image-3.jpg","slug":"man-fatally-shot-and-child-critically-injured-detroit-police-say"},{"id":"ruxmk1","title":"Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold arrested in connection with Florida kidnapping, robbery","excerpt":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that happened in February, police say.Arnold is facing several charges: four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. He turned himself into custody at the Orient...","content":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that happened in February, police say.Arnold is facing several charges: four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. He turned himself into custody at the Orient Road Jail in Tampa on Wednesday.Police say on Feb. 4, three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, pistol-whipped, had personal property stolen and were forced to leave. They had visible injuries, police said.Police say Arnold rented an Airbnb in Largo, Florida, where he had friends would stay. On Feb. 1, items were stolen from Arnold and others. The property, totaling more than $250,000, was reported stolen to Largo police. The people Arnold suspected in the robbery were not involved, detectives found.Tampa police say that same day, Arnold and others plotted and lured the victims to their apartment on N. 46th Street. When the victims arrived around midnight, thats when they were grabbed and held at gunpoint.Police say as the assault was happening, property was stolen from the victims. They were forced to leave around 1:40 a.m.The suspects left the scene shortly after.Police say the attack was livestreamed between some of the suspects and there was a group chat with all of them.Between Feb. 4 and March 21, police arrested six suspects: Adriana Del Valle, 19, Jasmine Randazzo, 19, Lyndell Hudson II, 26, Christion Williams, 24, Boakai Hilton Jr, 23 and Freddie Hughes, 27.Arnold's team released a statement: \"Terrion Arnold categorically denies any involvement in the matters underlying the allegations made against him and maintains his innocence. \"There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations. Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences. \"Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.\"The Detroit Lions issued a statement: We are aware of the legal situation regarding Terrion Arnold. We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroit-lions-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-with-florida-kidnapping-robbery","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Natalia Escalante","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:27:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fb029a9c%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1252x657%2B0%2B20%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F15%252F3d%252Fc828c22e49dabe6cf3f3a8bd7fc9%252Fscreenshot-2024-09-06-at-3-43-46-pm.png","slug":"detroit-lions-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-with-florida-kidnapping-robbery"},{"id":"aaeuqo","title":"Trump cancels plan to sign bipartisan housing bill, reportedly leads to shouting match","excerpt":"The stage was set on Capitol Hill Wednesday for President Trump to sign an overwhelmingly bipartisan Housing affordability bill  hailed as the most significant housing reform in three decades.But the president had other plans, canceling the signing via social media post.Trump wrote he would not s...","content":"The stage was set on Capitol Hill Wednesday for President Trump to sign an overwhelmingly bipartisan Housing affordability bill  hailed as the most significant housing reform in three decades.But the president had other plans, canceling the signing via social media post.Trump wrote he would not sign the Housing bill until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, an unrelated election reform bill that Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose.The rejection of a public bill signing only added to the tension between the President and Senate Republicans.One day earlier a handful of Senate Republicans joined Democrats to issue a rebuke of the war in Iran. on Wednesday, President Trump came face-to-face with some of the defectors, who he attacked online.RELATED STORY | Congress has approved a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs. Trump is expected to sign itThe SAVE AMERICA ACT, which Trump pushed for Wednesday, has caused tensions to boil over in recent weeks on Capitol Hill, though the bill has come up short in the Senate several times.President Trump has said he wants the Senate to abolish the 60-vote-filibuster which most legislation needs to pass to get it done.But a significant number of Senate Republicans  led by Majority Leader John Thune  have said they don't have support to get rid of the filibuster.So the presidents agenda on Capitol Hill appeared stalled yet again, with just months to go before the midterm elections.And it's still not clear when or if President Trump will sign the housing affordability bill.The bill aims to make home buying more affordable by cutting red tape and limiting the number of single family homes that private investment firms can purchase.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/the-president/trump-cancels-plan-to-sign-bipartisan-housing-bill-reportedly-leads-to-shouting-match","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Nathaniel Reed","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:37:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fb1102d7%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F6000x3150%2B0%2B425%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F5d%252Fe9%252F945cafd54e6caf36bd7de26563e0%252Fap26175575027987.jpg","slug":"trump-cancels-plan-to-sign-bipartisan-housing-bill-reportedly-leads-to-shouting-match"},{"id":"rf4rg9","title":"Pistons trading Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three future second-round picks, per report","excerpt":"ESPN is reporting that the Detroit Pistons are trading Center/Forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round picks.The network's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania says the deal will allow the Pistons to \"clear Stewart's salary and pick up assets\" while the Grizzlies...","content":"ESPN is reporting that the Detroit Pistons are trading Center/Forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round picks.The network's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania says the deal will allow the Pistons to \"clear Stewart's salary and pick up assets\" while the Grizzlies will get the \"25-year-old as a rugged frontcourt piece.\"  Just in: The Detroit Pistons are trading C/F Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Pistons clear Stewart's salary and pick up assets while Grizzlies acquire a 25-year-old as a rugged frontcourt piece. pic.twitter.com/V8zbaI5OXr    Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 25, 2026Stewart has been with the Pistons for 6 seasons, playing in 365 games. He averaged about 24 minutes a game, with a 51.4% field goal average for an average of 8.8 points per game.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/basketball/pistons/pistons-trading-isaiah-stewart-to-memphis-for-three-future-second-round-picks-per-report","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:20:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F6f1fcc0%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F2727x1432%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Ff1%252F31%252F1fb3c81d478fab8f85156b8b1eca%252Fap21109838787888.jpg","slug":"pistons-trading-isaiah-stewart-to-memphis-for-three-future-second-round-picks-per-report"},{"id":"onowzu","title":"Scripps News' 'ICE Inc.' investigation tracks tax dollars flowing to companies running immigration lockups","excerpt":"The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the country, unearthing m...","content":"The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the country, unearthing mounting evidence of inhumane conditions and lack of accountability inside private immigration detention centers as investors benefited from record revenues from tax dollars.As the investigation moves beyond the one-year mark, Scripps News is continuing to follow the money, examine the contracts and investigate the human impact of a rapidly growing detention system.The Dilley detention center in Texas, owned by the CoreCivic company, is the only lockup designed specifically to hold children with their families. It is where two teenaged star Mariachi brothers and Liam Ramos, detained in Minneapolis wearing a bunny hat, were held.A longstanding court order has said children should not be kept in ICE detention for more than 20 days, but Scripps News found hundreds of children being held at Dilley for months. First responder records and audio of 911 calls revealed children and pregnant women were in medical distress at Dilley time and again.Im calling for a little kid going through respiratory distress, a Dilley employee is heard in one 911 call.And how old is the child? the dispatcher asks.17 months, the caller replies.Parents spoke to Scripps News about their own first-hand experience trying to keep their childrens spirits up while locked at Dilley for weeks.I feel like it hit all of them deeply, but mostly the youngest, said Aury Cadena, a mother who spent 50 days detained at Dilley, referring to her son. I want to go out! I want to go out! he was screaming, screaming. They would ask, mom, what did we do? And I'd say, well, I didn't know how to answer other than telling them that we came here without authorization.RELATED STORY | ICE contracts fuel revenue surge for owners of for-profit immigration detention centersScripps News captured the voices of other children in drawings included in court filings.When will we go home? a child wrote in crayon in one picture.As the federal government sought more bed space, the private detention system grew faster, especially in the Texas desert where Scripps News discovered an unmarked plane offloading handcuffed immigrants at the El Paso airport. Some of the detainees were still wearing their work shirts.ICE was bringing them to Camp East Montana, the nations largest immigration detention center. An obscure company called Acquisition Logistics LLC won a $1.2 billion no-bid contract to stand up the soft-sided facilities designed to house thousands of migrants.Scripps News spoke to detainees by phone that described undrinkable water, leaking bunk rooms and other alarming conditions at a camp still under construction when they arrived.\"Ive been here for about three weeks with a great pain in my throat and my chest, one detainee said.Three detainees held at Camp East Montana died. A local autopsy said the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos was the result of homicide.Exclusive photos of the scene, autopsy documents and 911 audio obtained by Scripps News revealed a possible cover-up by guards.He tried to hang himself and then we put him in cuffs and he kept going, an employee at Camp East Montana tells a 911 dispatcher when calling in the emergency.\"Hung himself, okay, the dispatcher says.\"I don't have the details, I have none of the details, the caller at the detention center replies. \"I dont want to lie to you, you know what I mean?RELATED STORY | ICE now says immigrant detainee died after 'spontaneous use of force'Scripps News broke the story of ICE publishing a document that said Campos' death was from a spontaneous use of force. Scripps News was also first to report about a government review finding 49 violations of national detention standards at Camp East Montana.The Campos case and other deaths raised a broader question: When something goes wrong inside a private detention center, who is responsible  and who is held accountable?In southwest Georgia, the ICE Inc. investigation found evidence to suggest detainees at CoreCivics Stewart Detention Center are not always able to get timely access to emergency medical care as required by law.A 911 call revealed a dispatcher struggling to find a way to transport three detainees who needed emergency medical care.I know we can get one ambulance over there, so I dont know, were going to have to get mutual aid for another one, the dispatcher says. We only have one ambulance in the county.Records showed Stewart County unable to provide one of their own ambulances for emergencies at Stewart Detention Center more than a dozen times.MORE | The collected ICE Inc. investigationsThe problems identified by the ICE Inc. investigation were not confined to a single facility or just one state.Chinese immigrant Chaofeng Ge died by suicide at the Moshannon Valley ICE detention center in rural Pennsylvania owned by the GEO Group. In his first television interview, his brother said Chaofeng had clearly been in distress.He was suffering too much in there, Yanfeng Ge said.Guards turned away Scripps News journalists who traveled to Moshannon, but a tip led the team to look for habeas corpus filings available in person only inside a courthouse in rural Pennsylvania.The filings and interviews revealed immigrants reporting inadequate mental health care in the weeks before Choafeng Ge completed suicide.\"Being here makes me feel more depressed, a detainee said in a phone interview. I'm far away from my two kids. I can't reach my children, I cant see my children.RELATED STORY | Autopsy raises questions about death at private ICE detention centerAgain and again, Scripps News found critical details about immigration not through routine disclosure but through court files and public records requests.The Department of Homeland Security, CoreCivic and GEO Group consistently defend the level of care for all detainees they dispute all claims about inhumane conditions.\"We run the finest facilities everywhere in the world of their type, President Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting in May. But we have some horrible killers, killers, guys that have murdered numerous people in there. And these are the people theyre trying to protect. Theres nobody that runs a facility like we do.The Trump Administration has fought against alternatives to detention that would allow immigrants to stay in their homes while being monitored by ICE as their deportation cases play out in court.Add to that overwhelmed immigration courts and people can spend months locked up unless they decide to voluntarily leave the country.After a year of reporting, Scripps News continues to follow a central question: As private detention companies collect billions in taxpayer dollars, is there enough transparency and accountability for what happens behind their fences?","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/investigations/ice-inc/scripps-news-ice-inc-investigation-tracks-tax-dollars-flowing-to-companies-running-immigration-lockups","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Patrick Terpstra","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:21:52.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F7e8be9b%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F762x400%2B142%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F2c%252Fb4%252F1b963f4149edba29444e4e113a8d%252Fdownload-15.jpeg","slug":"scripps-news-ice-inc-investigation-tracks-tax-dollars-flowing-to-companies-running-immigration-locku"},{"id":"qzgc11","title":"NATO's Rutte looks to soothe Trump's criticisms ahead of alliance summit next month","excerpt":"NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.Trump has slammed NATO, arguing the U.S. carries...","content":"NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.Trump has slammed NATO, arguing the U.S. carries more than its fair share of military spending. But his grievances have been louder since the Iran war as he fumed over the fact that some member countries ignored his call to help him restart oil trade through the shuttered Strait of Hormuz.Trump has renewed his threats to leave the 77-year-old alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month. But Rutte, who has become known as a Trump whisperer for his ability to charm the president, was looking to appease him Wednesday.Meeting with Trump in the Oval Office, Rutte pushed back gently, saying, I know there have been isolated cases about which you are really disappointed, but generally speaking, your European allies have been there with you.\"RELATED STORY | Hegseths Brussels broadside: NATO allies chided on security, gender, migrationRutte also noted that 4,000 to 5,000 U.S. planes took off from bases in Europe before Iran and the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire.That followed Trump's comment, while introducing Rutte, that they werent too nice to us in our recent little military skirmish.Defense Department conducting a review of American forces in EuropeThe visit, Rutte's fifth since Trump returned to power last year, comes after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week lashed out at allies during a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels. His department is in the midst of a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe.Hegseth echoed some of Trumps critiques, faulting European allies for not letting the U.S. use bases in Europe to attack Iran. NATO allies were not consulted about the war before the U.S. launched it with Israel on Feb. 28, and some have been openly critical of Trump's strategy.Trump argues that NATO allies were not there for the U.S. and suggested leaving the alliance, which was founded in 1949 to counter the Cold War threat posed to European security by the Soviet Union. At the heart of their treaty is a mutual defense agreement in which an attack on one is considered an attack on all. The only time it has been invoked was in 2001, to support the United States after the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington.The Pentagons warning that it will reduce its military presence in Europe to focus on threats elsewhere was the latest upheaval for the 32-member alliance since Trump returned to office.The Republican leader stunned European allies last year when he threatened to annex Greenland, a semiautonomous island that is part of ally Denmark.Earlier Wednesday, the leaders of five big European NATO allies  Germany, France, the U.K., Italy and Poland  met in Berlin to prepare for next month's summit in Ankara, and Rutte joined them remotely.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in remarks to reporters that the Ankara summit also should send the message that we will do our part when the conditions are in place to support an Iran peace deal.French President Emmanuel Macron said \"we are in a moment of reconvergence between the Europeans and the Americans and indicated that he hopes that will continue at the summit.RELATED STORY | US seeks G7 help in demining Strait of Hormuz as Iran talks progressFlattering Trump is a key objectiveA chief part of Ruttes mission these days is keeping the U.S. in NATO, and hes proven himself deft in the past at subduing Trumps frustrations.Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending. Trump last year pressured leaders to agree to invest 5% of their GDP annually on defense by 2035.On Tuesday evening, Rutte appeared for an interview on Fox News Channel, of which Trump is known to be a dedicated viewer.Rutte repeatedly praised Trump, emphasizing he is the leader of the NATO alliance and said of his efforts in Iran: Im completely behind him on this.\"He said Trump's frustrations over the use of bases in Europe involved a few isolated cases.\"The lengths to which Rutte is willing to praise Trump have at times raised eyebrows, such as when he referred to the president as daddy during the alliances summit last year.He then sent him a fawning text message that employed one of Trumps favorite flourishes, capitalizing random words. Europe is going to pay in a BIG way, as they should, and it will be your win, Rutte said.Trump shared the private message on social media for the world to see.He did it again in January, blasting out another Rutte message that closed with: Cant wait to see you. Yours, Mark.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/military/natos-rutte-looks-to-soothe-trumps-criticisms-ahead-of-alliance-summit-next-month","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:52:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F77daa2c%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F4047x2125%2B0%2B287%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F5c%252F77%252F9d05c731477a8b724aa84a06a4bd%252Fap26175749147195.jpg","slug":"natos-rutte-looks-to-soothe-trumps-criticisms-ahead-of-alliance-summit-next-month"},{"id":"day2x1","title":"Wixom community searches for time capsule buried by 6th graders 50 years ago","excerpt":"A time capsule buried by a class of 6th graders in 1976 has resurfaced in community memory  but no one can remember exactly where it was buried. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Wixom hunting for missing time capsuleThe Wixom Historical Society is now working with a former student who helpe...","content":"A time capsule buried by a class of 6th graders in 1976 has resurfaced in community memory  but no one can remember exactly where it was buried. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Wixom hunting for missing time capsuleThe Wixom Historical Society is now working with a former student who helped bury the capsule to track it down, and the search has sparked a wave of interest on social media.Laure Dorchak, president of the Wixom Historical Society, said the effort began with a simple email.\"About 24 hours ago, I received an email from a gentleman named John Schuh,\" Dorchak says. Schuh, who was among the students who buried the capsule nearly 50 years ago, reached out after reconnecting with former classmates.\"I said, 'Hey. We did a time capsule. Is there some information about it?\" Schuh said. Dorchak said Schuh and his former classmates are ready to see what they left behind.\"He was talking with some of his former classmates, and they all decided it's time to dig it up and bring it out for everybody to see,\" Dorchak said.There is just one problem.\"Nobody knows exactly where it is,\" Dorchak said.The historical society has laid out a map as a potential reference for where the capsule might be. Memories among former students vary widely.\"Some people remember it being buried in front of the school or by the flagpole. One person even remembered it being buried by the playground.\" Dorchak said.Schuh is confident the capsule can be found.\"If I was given permission with a shovel, I think I could find it because it wasn't buried very deep,\" Schuh said.Some community members have suggested using a metal detector to survey the area. Schuh said the contents could include items typical of the era.\"Probably some coins and some baseball cards. Because I was really into baseball cards then.\" Schuh said.Dorchak said there may be more to uncover than anyone initially expected.\"There's probably a lot of treasures that the students left behind,\" Dorchak said.The search has also prompted others to come forward with their own memories, suggesting the 1976 class may not have been the only one to bury a capsule on the grounds.\"Seems there were lots of time capsules buried at Wixom Elementary,\" Dorchak said.Walled Lake Consolidated School District said it is doing its homework before any digging begins and is looking forward to sharing the milestone with the community.Schuh said he hopes the search pays off.\"It would be great to see what was in there,\" Schuh said.-This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/wixom-community-searches-for-time-capsule-buried-by-6th-graders-50-years-ago","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:46:18.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F21%2Fab%2F60970d994daab2c14c01e2e63524%2Flaure-dorchak-wixom-historical-society-president.png","slug":"wixom-community-searches-for-time-capsule-buried-by-6th-graders-50-years-ago"},{"id":"uytxs8","title":"Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage","excerpt":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP)  Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away...","content":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP)  Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazils Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Caracas.In a brief address to the nation late Wednesday, acting President Delcy Rodrguez said the earthquakes caused damages in several states, but she did not give any figures on the number of homes and buildings affected, or on injuries or fatalities.The earthquakes damaged the countrys main airport, Simn Bolvar International Airport, severely enough to lead to its closure, she said, adding that classes were being canceled for several days.We urge our population to remain calm, Rodrguez said. We urge unity.Rodrguez also asked all health care professionals in the country to report to hospitals to assist anyone who was injured. The Ministry of Education late Wednesday said some schools would be used as shelters and donation centers.In the coastal state of Falcon, Gov. Vctor Clark said 32 people had been hospitalized and more than four hours after the earthquake there were still 15 people trapped.The U.S. Geological Survey initially said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, later revising that to 7.2. Its epicenter was west of the community of Morn, located along the countrys Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 22 kilometers (13.6 miles).The USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake just a minute later. The second quake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and its epicenter was 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Morn.The quakes, among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, struck shortly after 6 p.m. People evacuated swaying buildings in the capital Caracas, many visibly shocked as they saw entire walls that had collapsed, making furniture visible from the street. Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy. We all had to leave our houses'People remained on the streets for hours, even after sunset. Some sat on the ground hugging their pets as dust gathered around them. Collapsed buildings, toppled electric poles and debris blocked streets. Parts of the capital lost power and cellphone signal.It started off gently and then gradually grew, and in the end, we all had to leave our houses, go outside and gather together, Caracas resident Hector Ricci said.Rodrguez, who declared a state of emergency, said subway and natural gas services in Caracas were canceled. She also urged Venezuelans to report any damages through a government app.The lack of cellphone signal in parts of Venezuela deepened the distress of many families, particularly those among the more than 7.7 million people who have left the country during its protracted crisis.Venezuela opposition leader Mara Corina Machado, in exile after leaving Venezuela in December, took to X to send prayers and wish strength to Venezuelans.May strength, serenity, and solidarity prevail among us in the face of this difficult time, she said on X. Impact felt throughout VenezuelaInterior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the quake could be felt in several states. The Altamira neighborhood in Caracas had alarming situations with collapsed homes and buildings, he said, suggesting people were injured in the earthquake and asking motorists to give way to ambulances and other emergency vehicles.We understand that some people may be desperate, but we are acting according to protocols to activate aid and rescue efforts to help those who need it most, Cabello said on state television. Be very careful with children and the elderly; call each other and check that no one has been harmed.He also urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage some structures.The building really shook from side to side. Unreal. The force was incredibly strong, Caracas resident Roberto Gamas said. We were walking and it was tossing us around. Everything in the apartment fell. Well, thank God we were able to get out. Expressions of support posted on social mediaReaction poured in swiftly on social media, with offers of help from various governments including the United States, Chile and El Salvador.The US stands with the Venezuelan people in the aftermath of this evening's devastating earthquakes, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on X. We're in touch with the authorities and mobilizing assistance.El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, once diametrically opposed to Venezuelas government, said he had offered aid Wednesday night on a post on X.We send you all our solidarity and our prayers. Stay strong, Venezuela, Bukele wrote.Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and said he had ordered the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to help respond to the emergency.Ecuador will respond with the speed and commitment this moment demands because, despite our enormous differences, humanity must always guide the actions of a leader, Noboa wrote. Earthquake impacts the regionBuildings in Manaus, Belem and Macap in Brazil's Amazon were evacuated, according to reports on TV Globo.The quakes also were felt in Colombias Caribbean and northeast regions, but there were no reports of damages or injuries.The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued several tsumani alerts in the wake of the earthquakes that were quickly lifted.Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela.While Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates make earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.Along the Pacific coast  in Mexico and Chile, for example  earthquakes are frequent. Those two countries sit along the seismically active tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire, which is responsible for 90% of earthquakes, according to the USGS.___Garcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia. Associated Press writers Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia, Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo and Anna-Catherine Brigida and Megan Janetsky in Mexico City contributed to this report.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/natural-disasters/powerful-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-hits-venezuela-collapsing-buildings-in-the-capital-of-caracas","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:38:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F1e94d79%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F4605x2418%2B0%2B326%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F0e%252Fc9%252F8b5143de4bcbb3d54d824edb0013%252Fap26175859797047.jpg","slug":"back-to-back-powerful-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-causing-widespread-damage"},{"id":"jziz8c","title":"White House requests $87 billion from Congress for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovations","excerpt":"The White House has made a request to Congress for supplemental funding to support the war against Iran and other initiatives.The request is for $87.6 billion. The Office of Management and Budget says the money would pay for \"urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other...","content":"The White House has made a request to Congress for supplemental funding to support the war against Iran and other initiatives.The request is for $87.6 billion. The Office of Management and Budget says the money would pay for \"urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other critical needs such as responding to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and supporting hardworking American farmers.\"Funds would be used to replenish depleted munitions stocks, pay for personnel and readiness expenses. More than $700 million would be used to support the Department of Energy's \"nuclear and other energy security requirements\" as related to the operation.$10 billion is earmarked for farmers, to be deployed as \"temporary economic assistance for row and specialty crops planted in crop year 2026.\" Another $1.1 billion would subsidize farmers in Florida who have dealt with recent storm damage.$1.4 billion would go to addressing the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa.The request also calls for $500 million \"to support ongoing efforts to complete restoration and construction projects in and around Washington, D.C.\" and $1 billion for an effort to modernize Penn Station in New York City.RELATED NEWS | Iran's uranium enrichment explained: What's at stake in US-Iran nuclear talksLawmakers issued statements responding to the request:\"We look forward to fully reviewing the details of the request with our colleagues,\" said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA). \"The Appropriations Committee will continue working to ensure our military remains ready, our deterrent remains credible, and our nation is secure.\"Meanwhile, multiple Democratic members of Congress have criticized the administration's prosecution of the war without Congressional authorization.Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement that read in part:\"For months, the administration has failed to answer basic questions about its aims and justification for the Iran war and failed to provide the most basic information about its costs. It is clear, however, that this request is not merely meant to pay for the presidents disastrous war, but an attempt to secure tens of billions of additional dollars for unrelated Pentagon priorities that should rightly be considered through the annual appropriations process.\"\"As with every funding request that comes before this Committee we will give each provision its due consideration, but Democrats will not support tens of billions of dollars for Trumps aimless war, which the House and Senate have both voted to end,\" said House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).RELATED STORY | Senate passes war powers resolution, rebuking Trump's intervention in IranThe request comes as Congress just voted to at least symbolically curtail President Trump's war powers.On Tuesday, The Senate approved a war powers resolution passed earlier by the House, marking the first time that Congress has unified to rebuke the president over the war against Iran.The vote passed 50-48.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/white-house-requests-87-billion-from-congress-for-iran-war-farm-subsidies-and-dc-renovations","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:34:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F79a6a90%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1024x538%2B0%2B75%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fde%252F7e%252Fc3e194354c33bf6406008aa82a53%252Fap26164836118535.jpg","slug":"white-house-requests-87-billion-from-congress-for-iran-war-farm-subsidies-and-dc-renovations"},{"id":"y7zao9","title":"Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints near 1,300 since 2020","excerpt":"Sterling Heights is pushing for more local control over consumer fireworks, citing nearly 1,300 fireworks-related calls for service since 2020. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints riseAssistant City Manager Dale Dwojakowski is lea...","content":"Sterling Heights is pushing for more local control over consumer fireworks, citing nearly 1,300 fireworks-related calls for service since 2020. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints riseAssistant City Manager Dale Dwojakowski is leading the charge through a new initiative called Safe Celebrations Start Local, which has the city working with state legislators to pursue new fireworks regulations. \"So it's a problem, this is why people are upset,\" Dwojakowski said. Dwojakowski pointed to a Sterling Heights Police dashcam video as an example of the dangerous activity driving the complaints.\"You can see in that video, there is, what, 20 different boxes in a public street? Number 1, that's illegal, they're lighting them off, there's no one around,\" Dwojakowski said.He also shared a photo of a home where he says fireworks turned the side of the structure into charcoal last year.\"And all that debris, flaming, embering, landing on people's homes and cars, and bushes,\" Dwojakowski said.The proposed legislative changes include reducing the number of state-mandated days when consumer-grade fireworks are allowed, setting reasonable limits on allowable times, and creating additional safety controls.Dwojakowski says the city's hands are currently tied when residents call to complain.\"They call us, want us to stop excessive fireworks, the big booms, and aerial fireworks. We have to remind our residents, it's not our call; the state of Michigan changed the law,\" Dwojakowski said.I visited Neighborhood Fireworks on 15 Mile and Dequindre  one of the busiest fireworks retailers in the area this time of year  to get the business's perspective on the push for new regulations. Co-owner Salem Asmer said people who are reckless with fireworks are unlikely to follow new rules.\"These people who are doing reckless stuff with the fireworks or not following the rules, they're not gonna follow them regardless,\" Asmer said. Still, Asmer said his business takes safety seriously.\"Yeah, it's very important to discuss those things because if used the wrong way, a firework can become a weapon,\" Asmer said. Some Sterling Heights residents said they would welcome more local control. Marian Zoss said the celebrations have become excessive. \"I mean, I love the fireworks, but just not day after day after day,\" Zoss said. Zoss also cited the mess left behind.\"The debris from fireworks are all over, people leave chip bags,\" Zoss said.Not everyone is on board with tighter restrictions. A resident who gave only his first name, Bill, said he has not had issues with fireworks but acknowledged the need for responsibility. \"No problems personally, I don't mind the celebrations and noise, but you gotta take precautions and have common sense,\" Bill said. Residents who want to share their concerns with local representatives can visit sterlingheights.gov/fireworkssafety. Dwojakowski said the page makes it easy to reach every representative serving Sterling Heights.\"It leaves a spot for them to type in their concerns about fireworks. When they hit submit, one button gets sent to all representatives that represent Sterling Heights,\" Dwojakowski said. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/sterling-heights-pushes-for-local-control-over-fireworks-as-complaints-near-1-300-since-2020","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Evan Sery","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:25:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F6b%2Fb5%2F8c35568f4b02826f9e90da3829a7%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-6-10-37-pm.jpg","slug":"sterling-heights-pushes-for-local-control-over-fireworks-as-complaints-near-1300-since-2020"},{"id":"t81fx9","title":"Detroit judge holds parents accountable for curfew violations after fireworks show, teen takeovers","excerpt":"Detroit's 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico is enforcing curfew rules passed by city council, holding parents accountable after a wave of violations tied to teen takeovers and the Detroit fireworks show. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit judge holds parents accountable f...","content":"Detroit's 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico is enforcing curfew rules passed by city council, holding parents accountable after a wave of violations tied to teen takeovers and the Detroit fireworks show. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit judge holds parents accountable for teen curfew violationsOn the night of the Detroit fireworks, 180 curfew violation tickets were issued to parents as part of an effort to promote safety.Facing Judge McConico in court, parent Sytaira Green did not make any excuses for her 15-year-old son breaking curfew rules. Her son was found outside in Detroit at 1:55 a.m. It was one of more than a dozen arraignments for the same offense that day.\"The defendant's son was not in her custody, and he was out in the city of Detroit at 1:55 am. Yes,\" McConico said.After court, I visited Green at her home, where she further took responsibility. She said her son left home to see friends earlier this month, against curfew rules.\"I take responsibility. I did talk to him,\" Green said.Are you letting your son know this is against the law?\" I asked.\"Yeah. He knows now. On Zoom, he was right there with me,\" Green said. Her son also acknowledged the need for the rules.\"Do you see a need for these rules being enforced after some of the things that have happened?\" I asked him.\"Yeah. Definitely,\" he said. During other hearings, McConico took on more cases where parents faced serious consequences, including fines of $200 or more, involving underage kids allegedly breaking curfew.In one case, a parent explained their 6-year-old child, who has autism, had escaped from the house and was found outside at 2 a.m.\"Was your 6-year-old child walking outside your presence at 2 a.m.?\" the chief judge asked.\"Yes. He escaped out the house. He has autism,\" the parent responded.\"In Detroit, there is a curfew for 17  it's 11 p.m. If the juvenile is 16 and under, it's 10 p.m.,\" McConico said.After court, I followed up with the chief judge about whether more support is needed and what parents must remember.\"It's your responsibility to make sure your kids are in the house at 2 a.m. There's never an excuse for a 2-year-old to be wandering in Detroit, and they're brought back home by a stranger,\" McConico said. McConico said the 10 people who failed to appear in court can now be subject to warrants for their arrest.For Green, the experience is about ensuring one mistake does not become a pattern and that her son follows the law.\"It does worry me sometime because it be so much going on,\" Green said.McConico said this effort is not about a desire to lock people up, but rather to ensure the safety of all in the city.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-judge-holds-parents-accountable-for-curfew-violations-after-fireworks-show-teen-takeovers","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:24:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F9d%2F40%2F636119e54c2dbfca74463eacb4bc%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-6-06-00-pm.jpg","slug":"detroit-judge-holds-parents-accountable-for-curfew-violations-after-fireworks-show-teen-takeovers"},{"id":"9i46wa","title":"Mandatory flu shots for all military recruits as outbreak sickens nearly 300","excerpt":"The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development, confirmed to The Associated Press by a Pentagon...","content":"The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development, confirmed to The Associated Press by a Pentagon official, comes amid a growing, weekslong, flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force's boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base that has sickened nearly 300 people. However, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not cleared for public release, maintained that the permission to mandate the vaccinations was unrelated to the outbreak.When Hegseth first announced the repeal of the flu vaccine mandate in April, citing \"medical autonomy\" and religious freedom, he allowed the services to ask for exceptions  or permission to keep the vaccine mandatory  within 15 days of the rollout.RELATED STORY | FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technologyThe Pentagon official explained that the decision on those exceptions were being finalized earlier in June and the timing with the outbreak at Lackland was just a coincidence. Only 40% of the new trainees moving through the bootcamp at Lackland opted to receive the shot once it became optional, a source familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. The person spoke on the conditional of anonymity because the information was not cleared for public release.The base handles roughly 700 new recruits every week, according to Air Force figures, and the close quarters environment has long been recognized as being conducive to the spread of disease.Recruits are exposed to high stress, low sleep, and close contact conditions for weeks. They typically sleep together in large, open rooms, shower communally, and conduct much of their instruction and inspections in close contact.The Lackland outbreak, which is now roughly three weeks long, has produced 275 confirmed cases of the flu, Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said in a social media post. Castro's district includes part of the base on which the Air Force boot camp resides.The new outbreak is \"not unusually concerning,\" said Dr. Arnold Monto, a flu expert and emeritus professor at the University of Michigan.RELATED STORY | Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'Flu is mainly a problem in the late fall and winter  \"flu season,\" as it is known. But flu viruses routinely circulate at lower levels in warmer months, too.Concentrated flu outbreaks can occur in the spring and summer, but tend to be seen mainly on military bases, cruise ships and other settings where a lot of people are gathered together indoors, Monto said.If you want to prevent flu outbreaks, \"it is especially necessary to vaccinate when there are group settings,\" Monto said.In a statement to the media, Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's top spokesman, confirmed that exceptions were granted to the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as the National Security Agency and the Defense Health Agency but wouldn't offer further details.However, both Army and Navy officials have said that they have also asked for permission to make the shot mandatory for certain broad groups that include troops deploying overseas, healthcare workers, and child care workers.Families Fighting Flu, an advocacy organization, cheered any change to increase vaccinations.\"For decades, the military prioritized the health and safety of troops and the public by requiring flu vaccine for recruits. It's unfortunate that more than 200 individuals at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas became ill when that requirement was rescinded.\" said Michele Slafkosky, the organization's executive director, in a statement.\"This updated guidance from the military will save lives,\" he added.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/health/mandatory-flu-shots-for-all-military-recruits-as-outbreak-sickens-nearly-300","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:17:01.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F2bd3a45%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1280x672%2B0%2B24%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F9f%252F7e%252F6d1844b9424aaaf257ae913c6610%252Fdownload-1.png","slug":"mandatory-flu-shots-for-all-military-recruits-as-outbreak-sickens-nearly-300"},{"id":"vsd5go","title":"Detroit city bus and another vehicle crash downtown, police say","excerpt":"A Detroit Department of Transportation bus and another vehicle crashed downtown Wednesday evening, police said.The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. in the area of E. Elizabeth Street and Woodward Avenue. That's about a block away from Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers were preparing to take on t...","content":"A Detroit Department of Transportation bus and another vehicle crashed downtown Wednesday evening, police said.The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. in the area of E. Elizabeth Street and Woodward Avenue. That's about a block away from Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers were preparing to take on the New York Yankees. According to police, a DDOT bus and another vehicle were heading north on Woodward. The other vehicle merged from the middle lane to turn left on Elizabeth when it was hit by the DDOT bus.Police initially said a pedestrian was also hit. They later clarified that a pedestrian was not hit.Four people on the bus told first responders they were injured and they were taken to the hospital. The people inside the vehicle were not hurt.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-city-bus-and-another-vehicle-crash-downtown-police-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:02:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F55%2Fca%2F1873efaa40ea926b65325543e9b1%2Fposter-image-3.jpg","slug":"detroit-city-bus-and-another-vehicle-crash-downtown-police-say"},{"id":"791p0i","title":"DoorDash driver carjacked mid-delivery in Roseville; suspect arrested after foot chase","excerpt":"A DoorDash driver was carjacked while making a delivery in Roseville Tuesday afternoon, and the suspect was arrested after a short foot chase, according to Roseville police. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: DoorDash driver carjacked mid-delivery in Roseville; suspect arrestedJust before 1 p.m....","content":"A DoorDash driver was carjacked while making a delivery in Roseville Tuesday afternoon, and the suspect was arrested after a short foot chase, according to Roseville police. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: DoorDash driver carjacked mid-delivery in Roseville; suspect arrestedJust before 1 p.m., the driver was dropping off an order near Pinehurst and Biehl when a suspect approached him, forced his way into the vehicle, and took off. The fleeing car left a trail of destruction, including damaging a fence belonging to nearby resident Lena Andriths.Surveillance video shows the suspect turning a corner with the driver's door still open before speeding down the street.Anna Weier, the customer receiving the DoorDash delivery, witnessed the carjacking unfold.\"I look, and he's running back to his car. He jumps in the car as the car is moving, and then I am looking, and he falls out of the car and goes into the neighbor's fencing,\" Weier said. Weier called 911 after watching the scene play out.\"I called 911 because I didn't know what else to do,\" Weier said. \"It was scary. I felt so bad for him.\"Andriths said she had just pulled into her driveway when she discovered the damage to her property.\"Apparently, it was a carjacking gone bad,\" Andriths said. Andriths said she was relieved no one was seriously hurt.\"Thank goodness there were no little kids running around, and thank goodness no one was walking their dogs down this strip,\" Andriths said.The suspect abandoned the vehicle and was arrested after a short foot chase near 12 Mile and Utica roads. Roseville police said the suspect will be arraigned Thursday on numerous felonies, including carjacking.The DoorDash driver, who has not been identified, declined medical transport, according to police.Andriths said the fence can be replaced and that she is praying for the DoorDash driver.\"Never a dull moment in Roseville,\" Andriths said.Roseville police are asking any witnesses to contact them.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/doordash-driver-carjacked-mid-delivery-in-roseville-suspect-arrested-after-foot-chase","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Peter Maxwell","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:47:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe8%2F1a%2F161b78244634ba9b7ec4f53cca76%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-5-45-35-pm.jpg","slug":"doordash-driver-carjacked-mid-delivery-in-roseville-suspect-arrested-after-foot-chase"},{"id":"pet8i","title":"Mayor Mary Sheffield announces $58M Detroit road repaving project","excerpt":"Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $58 million investment Tuesday to repave streets in every neighborhood across the city. Watch Whitney Burney's video report below: $58 million Detroit road repaving project announced by Mayor Mary SheffieldThe project will repave 44 miles of residential st...","content":"Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $58 million investment Tuesday to repave streets in every neighborhood across the city. Watch Whitney Burney's video report below: $58 million Detroit road repaving project announced by Mayor Mary SheffieldThe project will repave 44 miles of residential streets, including 17 miles of major thoroughfares, including Kercheval Ave, Chicago Blvd, Vernor Hwy, and Oakwood Blvd.\"And let me just say our great partner Governor Whitmer is not the only one fixing the roads around here. The city of Detroit is as well,\" Sheffield said. The investment breaks down as follows: Resurfacing 27 miles of residential streets - $14 million Repaving 17 miles of major thoroughfares - $18 million Removing 2 bridges over Dequindre Cut - $1 million Reconstructing roads adjacent to Factory Zero - $10 million Constructing connector to Joe Louis Greenway - $3.5 million Construction of Michigan Avenue streetscape (Woodward to Cass) - $ 6 million Construction of West Grand Boulevard Streetscape - $ 2 million Constructing new brick paver roads on historic Virginia Park, from Woodward to John C. Lodge - $3.5 millionSheffield said the investment goes beyond infrastructure. \"This is critically important because we talk about overall quality of life in our neighborhoods. It's not just about buildings and developments. It's also about sidewalks and roads that enhance the overall quality of life for our neighborhoods,\" Sheffield said. Work kicked off Wednesday on Detroit's east side, in the Yorkshire Woods neighborhood, where residents said the improvements were long overdue.Mose Primus, president of the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization, welcomed the project. \"It's something that's been needed,\" Primus said.Primus noted the visible difference the work is already making.\"That street was full of potholes and so was this one but now we got a straight shot,\" Primus said.\"So many people think that everything is being spent downtown and nothing is coming to the neighborhoods. This is evidence right here.\"Easts ide resident Tracy Hale said neighbors are embracing the disruption.\"We love it. We don't care about the noise, we just love that they're beautifying our neighborhoods,\" Hale said. For some residents, the repairs represent decades of waiting. Michelle West, a 32-year-old east side resident, said she has been reporting potholes for nearly 20 years.\"I am a long time, 32 year resident on this block and I have been reporting potholes for probably 20 years and I am so thankful to see this work being done today,\" West said. The road repaving project comes weeks after the city announced a nearly $10 million investment in sidewalk repairs. The city says alleyways are next on the list. The repaving project is expected to be complete by the end of the year.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/mayor-mary-sheffield-announces-58m-detroit-road-repaving-project","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Whitney Burney","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:27:43.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F79%2F49%2F950800bf47ca8865194a6289c242%2Fmary-sheffield-city-of-detroit.png","slug":"mayor-mary-sheffield-announces-58m-detroit-road-repaving-project"},{"id":"ncd47r","title":"Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about dialysis amid the ongoing investigation","excerpt":"In todays Health Alert, Novi police and health officials are investigating after one patient died and several others became ill following dialysis treatments at a local dialysis center. Authorities are still working to determine exactly what happened. Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about dialysis am...","content":"In todays Health Alert, Novi police and health officials are investigating after one patient died and several others became ill following dialysis treatments at a local dialysis center. Authorities are still working to determine exactly what happened. Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about dialysis amid the ongoing investigationRELATED: Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatments Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatmentsDialysis is a life-saving treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to do their job. Healthy kidneys continuously remove waste, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood. When the kidneys fail, those substances can build up to dangerous levels.During hemodialysis, blood is circulated through a machine that acts like an artificial kidney. The machine filters the blood, removing waste products and excess fluid before returning the blood to the body. Most patients receive dialysis three times a week, often for several hours at a time. For many people with kidney failure, dialysis is not optional. It is essential for survival and helps prevent serious complications such as fluid overload, dangerous electrolyte imbalances, and heart problems.Dialysis is a highly regulated medical treatment that thousands of Americans safely receive every day.When multiple patients become ill around the same time following treatment, investigators immediately look for possible common factors. It's important to emphasize that we do not yet know what caused the illnesses in this case, and it would be inappropriate to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.In general, dialysis patients are medically vulnerable and often have multiple chronic health conditions. During treatment, blood is circulating through specialized equipment while fluid and electrolyte levels are carefully managed. That's why patients are closely monitored and why dialysis centers have multiple safety systems in place.For patients watching today, my message is simple: don't stop your dialysis treatments because of this news. If you have concerns, talk with your nephrologist or dialysis team. Dialysis remains a safe, life-saving treatment, and we'll learn more as investigators determine exactly what happened in Novi.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/health/ask-dr-nandi/ask-dr-nandi-what-to-know-about-dialysis-amid-the-ongoing-investigation","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Dr. Partha Nandi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:57:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fe730686%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3954x2076%2B0%2B281%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fa8%252F3f%252Fa87c91d443209e68d8576f67098d%252Fap20274748132716.jpg","slug":"ask-dr-nandi-what-to-know-about-dialysis-amid-the-ongoing-investigation"},{"id":"270fqe","title":"Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride early","excerpt":"A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not have any serious...","content":"A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not have any serious injuries.RELATED STORY | Lawsuit accuses Disney of scanning park attendees' faces without their consentThe attraction closed for the rest of the day but has since reopened after engineers determined there were no operational issues.It is not known why the boy exited the ride early.Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened in 2024 when Disneyland rebranded the old Splash Mountain log ride.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/boy-falls-down-50-foot-waterfall-track-after-getting-off-disneyland-ride-early","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:55:11.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"boy-falls-down-50-foot-waterfall-track-after-getting-off-disneyland-ride-early"},{"id":"pj90f6","title":"US airfares are at their highest in years as the Iran war shocks oil and energy prices","excerpt":"U.S. domestic airfares climbed to an average of $428 in the last quarter, thanks in large part to fuel price disruptions caused by the war in Iran.Data released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on Wednesday shows in Q1 of 2026, airfare costs rose 4.7% from Q4 2025, and 7.7% from Q1 of 2...","content":"U.S. domestic airfares climbed to an average of $428 in the last quarter, thanks in large part to fuel price disruptions caused by the war in Iran.Data released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on Wednesday shows in Q1 of 2026, airfare costs rose 4.7% from Q4 2025, and 7.7% from Q1 of 2025.When adjusted for inflation, fares are currently at their highest since the 4th quarter of 2022, when they reached a $433 equivalent.RELATED STORY | Summer airfare prices spike 30% as jet fuel costs soar after Iran warJet fuel prices have more than doubled since the beginning of the war with Iran, and airlines are now passing those costs on to passengers at the ticket counter and baggage claim.Analysts warn that even if the situation in the Middle East ends quickly, it could be months or longer before ticket prices and fees come down for passengers.Overall, recent government data shows prices climbed 4.2% in the 12 months ending in May. The price of goods and services within the month of May jumped 0.5%, driven largely by oil and energy prices that have been affected by the Iran conflict.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/travel/us-airfares-are-at-their-highest-in-years-as-the-iran-war-shocks-oil-and-energy-prices","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:54:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-airfares-are-at-their-highest-in-years-as-the-iran-war-shocks-oil-and-energy-prices"},{"id":"io3oib","title":"Wanted: Missing giraffe on the loose in Texas","excerpt":"People in Texas are being asked to be on the lookout for something unusual: a missing giraffe.Gracie escaped about two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, which is located in Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio.The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter said Gracie was last seen on a game camera wes...","content":"People in Texas are being asked to be on the lookout for something unusual: a missing giraffe.Gracie escaped about two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, which is located in Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio.The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter said Gracie was last seen on a game camera west of Leakey.Cedar Hollow Ranch manager Vic Jones told MySA that helicopters have been used in the search, but efforts have been complicated because they need permission to look on other ranchers property.Jones believes Gracie is somewhere in the rough terrain surrounding Leakey. He told MySA that he's seen images of Gracie on game cameras, and she appears healthy.Theres a lot of food out there for her to eat. Theres plenty of water, Jones told MySA.Anyone with information is asked to contact Vic Jones at 830-279-5822 or the Real County Sheriffs Office at 830-232-5201. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/wanted-missing-giraffe-on-the-loose-in-texas","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:37:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wanted-missing-giraffe-on-the-loose-in-texas"},{"id":"7tdlto","title":"NCAA approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons","excerpt":"Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enro...","content":"Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.The Division I Cabinet unanimously approved the change from the longstanding tenet of college sports that gave athletes five years to complete four seasons of competition with their eligibility clock starting at the time of enrollment, regardless of age.The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, maternity leave or active-duty military service. No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.RELATED STORY | Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC\"While previous NCAA rules have served college sports well for a long time, we heard also loud and clear from NCAA members and student-athletes that eligibility rules should be easier to understand,\" NCAA President Charlie Baker said.The NCAA believes the age-based model will make rules easier to administer and help make roster management more predictable for coaches.\"I think this new rule is one of the most sensible things the NCAA has ever done, and it will absolutely eliminate the type of eligibility litigation that's predominated lately,\" said attorney Tom Mars, who represented Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss in his successful quest for an additional year of eligibility in a case that went to the Mississippi Supreme Court.Mars added, \"Let me put it in bottom-line language: There's no way somebody could file an eligibility case based on a medical waiver now with the new rule. Can't be done. You can file it, I guess, but it will be immediately dismissed.\"The rules, which will become official when the Cabinet adjourns its meetings on Wednesday, are set to take effect this fall. Division I includes more than 350 schools, some 200,000 athletes and, with football and basketball leading the way, is by far the most lucrative of the three in the NCAA.The five-in-five language also is included in Senate legislation intended to address numerous concerns across college sports and comes after a wave of lawsuits from athletes seeking to extend their college careers and ability to earn money through revenue sharing and name, image and likeness deals. Still to be seen is whether the new rules will withstand legal scrutiny alongside the existing challenges.Heisman Trophy runner-up and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia remains the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging an NCAA rule counting seasons spent at junior colleges against players' Division I eligibility time. That case is slated for trial in February.\"I wouldn't say that the rule change itself will slow lawsuits down,\" said Sam Ehrlich, a Boise State assistant professor of legal studies in business and management who tracks litigation against the NCAA.RELATED STORY | Groundbreaking 'SportsCenter' anchor Linda Cohn retiring after 34 yearsEhrlich said athletes very well could continue to petition courts for extended eligibility based on antitrust arguments, but appellate courts recently have delivered wins for the NCAA by overturning preliminary injunctions in several cases.The new eligibility model will affect all athletes who enroll in 2027-28. Currently enrolled athletes with eligibility after the 2025-26 academic year, and those who are incoming freshmen this fall, can apply the age-based model or continue under previous eligibility rules. It would be advantageous this year for some incoming freshman hockey players to use the traditional model if they are coming from the junior ranks and are 20, as is common in the sport.For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31. After that date, waivers would no longer be available.Ryan Downton, the attorney for Pavia in his case against the NCAA that won him a sixth year of eligibility last season, said he was happy to see athletes allowed five seasons of competition. But he said it was likely that high school class of 2022 athletes who are now cut off from further competition will go to court.\"These athletes are still within their five-year eligibility window and spent their entire college careers competing against fifth- and sixth-year players due to the COVID waiver,\" Downton wrote in an email to The Associated Press. \"We hope the courts will correct the unfairness of the NCAA's ruling and allow class of 2022 players to play their fifth season in 2026-27.\"Ramogi Huma, executive director of the National College Players Association, wrote in a text to the AP that he had not seen the final language that was adopted but that the rule's \"general structure that has been discussed is within reason.\"\"But it's important for athletes to have an opportunity to seek hardship waivers,\" he wrote.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/ncaa-approves-new-eligibility-rules-giving-division-i-athletes-5-years-to-play-5-seasons","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:40:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ncaa-approves-new-eligibility-rules-giving-division-i-athletes-5-years-to-play-5-seasons"},{"id":"cguue0","title":"North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship","excerpt":"North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyangs adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the countrys west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the introduction re...","content":"North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyangs adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the countrys west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the introduction represented a new chapter in its military history, declaring that its navy has put an end to over 70 years of its stagnation.In terms of military hardware, the navy was the weakest of all the services of our armed forces, Kim said, according to a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).Things have changed obviously now, Kim said.The combat capability of our navy will grow to be admirable beyond imagination.RELATED STORY | 'Very serious issue': US confirms North Korea deployed 3,000 troops to RussiaThe North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.The new ship is a step up from North Koreas traditional naval set-up, which has relied heavily on asymmetric coastal forces such as submarines, fast-attack craft, coastal artillery, mines, and special forces infiltration, said Yu Ji-hoon, research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses.The North Korean navy is moving away from its existing coastal-defense-centered structure towards extending its nuclear and missile threat into the maritime domain, Yu said.In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.He alluded to difficulties along the way, saying the countrys naval buildup is never plain sailing, perhaps referring to the troubles of the Choe Hyons sister ship, the Kang Kon, which capsized during its launch in May 2025.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | South Korea intelligence says Kim Jong Un grooming daughter to be his successorThe Kang Kon was refloated and launched again about a month later, and began sea trials earlier this month. Kim said it would also be commissioned soon.He called for North Korean shipyards to turn out two new surface ships a year, including cruisers double the size of the Choe Hyon.Though Kim stressed the new warship was a completely domestic product, Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said the pace of shipbuilding could indicate otherwise.The speed and intended scale of Kim Jong-uns naval buildup suggest North Korea may be receiving significant material and technological assistance from Russia, to which Pyongyang has sent troops and weapons to support its war in Ukraine, Easley said.Still, analysts noted North Korea has a long way to go match South Korea and its US ally, which between them have dozens of destroyers armed with the latest missiles and combat systems.I dont think (the Choe Hyon) directly adds a new threat to South Korea, said Carl Schuster, a former director of the US Pacific Commands Joint Intelligence Center.The ships survivability is limited during a conflict, he said.But he said its something that has to be accounted for in mission planning.North Korea has potentially forced the US, Japan and South Korea to expand their monitoring of North Koreas navy, he said.And the fact that, at 5,000 tons, it is North Koreas first true ocean-going warship, adds a new calculus to enforcement of United Nations arms sanctions on the Kim regime.For example, a warship escorting a maritime arms shipment complicates an intercept and boarding operation, Schuster said.Yu, the South Korean analyst, also said Seoul cant dismiss North Koreas new ship.Even if it falls short of being a fully modern destroyer, it could still pose a real burden to South Korean security if its used as a missile-launch platform or a means of escalating crises, Yu said.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/asia/north-korea-jump-starts-naval-buildup-by-commissioning-its-largest-ever-warship","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Brad Lendon, Yoonjung Seo","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:22:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"north-korea-jump-starts-naval-buildup-by-commissioning-its-largest-ever-warship"},{"id":"8ni3d1","title":"New video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet","excerpt":"Newly released video from an officer's body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of mur...","content":"Newly released video from an officer's body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder on June 10 in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. A jury rejected Anthony's claims of self-defense. The videos were included in a batch of evidence released by the Collin County court following the conclusion of the trial.RELATED STORY | Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meetThe surveillance video shows the track and bleachers on a rainy day. Suddenly a figure wearing a gray sweatshirt is seen popping up from behind a yellow tent and then running down the steps. The video has no sound.He got to the bottom of the bleachers, tripped and fell on the ground, and then kept running along the edge of the fencing that separates the bleachers from the running track. He stopped briefly, turned to look at what appeared to be someone chasing him, and then kept running.After making his way part way around the track, he was joined by an unidentified person. They stopped to talk and then hugged. They started walking again and were joined by another person. After talking more, Anthony walked toward the fence where he appeared to meet up with a police officer.The officer put him in handcuffs and walked him toward the police cruiser. Anthony obeyed the officer's commands and then started crying.\"He put his hands on me,\" Anthony said in a broken voice. \"I told him not to. He put his hands on me.\"The officers escorted him to the police cruiser and placed him inside.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/new-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-texas-track-meet","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:09:32.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-video-captures-the-aftermath-of-a-fatal-teen-stabbing-at-a-texas-track-meet"},{"id":"68kzwf","title":"Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatments","excerpt":"Novi police say they are investigating a death and multiple medical illnesses following recent dialysis treatments.According to Novi police, they were responding to a report of a possible missing 72-year-old woman last Friday when they found the woman deceased inside her vehicle. She had not come...","content":"Novi police say they are investigating a death and multiple medical illnesses following recent dialysis treatments.According to Novi police, they were responding to a report of a possible missing 72-year-old woman last Friday when they found the woman deceased inside her vehicle. She had not come home following her appointment at the DaVita Dialysis Center at 27150 Providence Parkway in Novi, police say. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report below: Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatments Watch Kiara Hay's video report below: Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatmentsHer cause of death still being investigated, but no foul play is suspected.Police say that during the investigation, they discovered that Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital was treating several patients who had also recently received treatment at the Novi DaVita Dialysis Center. Four patients are being treated at the hospital, with one in the intensive care unit. According to police, a fifth patient who was treated at a DaVita Southfield location was also hospitalized.7 News Detroit reached out to police after a viewer called the newsroom asking us to get answers. Shortly after, the police department issued a press release regarding the investigation. Ruta Ulcinaite talks with a patient who was hospitalized after treatment below: Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatmentsInvestigators say they have not yet established a connection between the cases and treatment received at DaVita Dialysis.As a precaution, police say the Novi DaVita Dialysis Center is currently closed. The Oakland County Health Division says the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is investigating.Officials with LARA, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, are also investigating, releasing the following statement: \"LARA, MDHHS, and local health officials are working collaboratively to help ensure the health and safety of patients at this facility.\"State vehicles were in the parking lot of the dialysis center Wednesday. Megan Lee speaks with another patient who was impacted below: Police investigating death, multiple illnesses after treatments at Novi dialysis center'It scared me': Hospitalization moves patient down kidney transplant list7 News Detroit spoke with Smiley Rammaha, one of the people hospitalized. The frightening experience has also impacted his place on the kidney transplant list.Rammaha goes to treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center multiple times a week. He was there on Friday just like any other day when after treatment he says he immediately felt like something was wrong.But when I left there, I got in the car, I start feeling lightheaded. I said you know what, itll go away, Rammaha said. Rammahas lightheadedness didnt go away last week after his dialysis treatment. In fact, he says it progressively got worse as he returned to his food truck for another day of work after his appointment.He says he was confused and not himself, so went home for the day. And then it hit him.I tried to stand up. I couldnt, so I crawled up half a flight of stairs to the foyer and I called my wife to please ask her to call 911, Rammaha said.He was hospitalized for several days and thats when police arrived to question him. He was then notified about the multiple other hospitalizations and that one woman died the same day he was hospitalized after receiving treatment.With everything Im going through, it scared me, Rammaha said Rammaha says he was doing so well before his hospitalization and now, the trip to the emergency room moves him further down the list in getting the kidney transplant he desperately needs to finally get off of dialysis.Probably take me off the list for a while. The kidney transplant, Ive been waiting for a transplant for 20 years, he said. Im OK on the outside  not on the inside.Patient feels left in the dark, thankful she missed her appointmentLalita Toliver-Clegg, another patient at the facility, missed her Friday appointment.I missed Friday and Friday, all of this occurred. By the grace of God, I missed my appointment Friday, she said.Toliver-Clegg has been receiving her life-saving treatments at the facility three days a week. This is a life and death thing for me. This is not something simple. I rely on dialysis to continue to be here, Toliver-Clegg said. Its scary. Its scary. Im concerned.Toliver-Clegg feels she was not properly informed about the issue.I feel like I have been in the dark because I asked why I was going to another facility Tuesday and they told me because of the water issue, Toliver-Clegg said. To be closed mouth about something this big, its scary and it doesnt make me feel safe coming here.Toliver-Clegg says she will not be going back to the facility. Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about dialysis amid the ongoing investigation Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about dialysis amid the ongoing investigationBrianna Gonzalez works at a dental office next door and was surprised to see the dialysis center not busy.I was watching people come in and out. And then earlier this week, I noticed there wasnt as many cars and I was like its kind of weird that theyre not busy. So yeah, its a total shock, Gonzalez said.DaVita issued the following statement to 7 News Detroit on Wednesday afternoon:We are aware of the incident and out of respect for patient privacy, we are unable to comment on its specifics. Our unwavering focus remains on delivering exceptional care for our patients, many of which are medically vulnerable with complex care needs. We are proud to be part of the Novi community and care for our patients with the same intensity and commitment we bring to our teams.Anyone with information is asked to call the Novi Police Department at 248-348-7100.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/novi-police-investigate-death-multiple-illnesses-following-dialysis-treatments","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ruta Ulcinaite","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:53:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F9a%2Fe4%2Fe440ad2f4ad495ed738c4c0f75e1%2Fimg-5151-preview.JPG","slug":"novi-police-investigate-death-multiple-illnesses-following-dialysis-treatments"},{"id":"cjk9g","title":"Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s U.S.","excerpt":"Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country's milestone anniversary, he bought a de...","content":"Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country's milestone anniversary, he bought a decorative eagle to mount on the back of the truck, accompanied by American flags.\"I'll be driving my pickup,\" he said, referring to his role in the parades. \"Usually we freeze a whole bunch of candy, and I have a couple of kids from down the block who get in the back and throw candy out. Everybody loves it.\"Mitchell isn't the only one looking forward to this year's festivities. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults feel \"proud\" about the country's 250th anniversary, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Roughly 3 in 10 say \"excited\" describes their emotions. The milestone will be marked with events across the country, and President Donald Trump has planned several for the nation's capital, including a fair on Washington's National Mall.RELATED STORY | Trump unveils plans for Independence Arch to mark Americas 250th anniversaryBut as the celebrations begin, many Americans also feel indifferent or conflicted about celebrating the country. Other Gallup polling shows that most Americans now feel the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the U.S. has turned out, a substantial increase from 25 years ago.Most Republicans and older adults feel proudMost Republicans say that \"proud\" or \"excited\" describes how they are feeling about the United States' 250th anniversary. About 7 in 10 Republicans say pride describes their emotions, compared with about 3 in 10 independents and roughly 2 in 10 Democrats.Older Americans  those ages 60 and older  are also mostly feeling proud, with about 6 in 10 saying this describes how they feel about the nation's anniversary.Mitchell, the Montana veteran, wants the country to be \"celebrating it to the maximum.\" As a Vietnam War veteran who was drafted into the war, he wants Americans to remember the men and women who have given their lives to protect the freedoms they have today.\"It was a sacrifice,\" Mitchell said, referring to his service. \"The most important thing about the celebration is understanding that freedom is not free, and it never will be free, so you need to celebrate that.\"About half of Republicans, 54%, say they feel excited about the country's anniversary.RELATED STORY | US Mint to release quarter commemorating Americas 250th birthdayAs the country marks 250 years of independence, most Americans believe the country has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, according to new Gallup polling. About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say that America has succeeded \"a great deal\" or \"a fair amount\" in achieving the ideals for which the country was founded. That view is shared by a majority of Democrats, independents and Republicans  though Republicans are especially likely to say the country has succeeded.Democrats and young people feel conflicted or indifferentMore Democrats and young people say \"conflicted\" or \"indifferent\" describes their feelings about America 250.About 4 in 10 Democrats and roughly 3 in 10 adults under 30 say \"conflicted\" describes their feelings \"extremely\" or \"very\" well. About 3 in 10 in each case feel \"indifferent.\"Laura Davis, a 44-year-old in Chicago who identifies as a progressive liberal, has struggled with what she describes as the \"American declarations of grandiosity\" this year, including Trump's White House ballroom construction and the repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. She believes that money could be better spent on Americans in need, as well as international aid, and she worries the country's reputation is being damaged by the Trump administration's actions.\"It doesn't mean we can't celebrate the things that do make America a unique and in some ways exceptional place to be,\" she said. \"But I think it's more nuanced than that, and I hope that doesn't get lost in the celebration.\"About 8 in 10 Americans say the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the country has turned out, according to a new Gallup poll. Only about 2 in 10 say the signers would be pleased. That's down significantly from 1999  the first time the question was asked  when 55% believed they would be disappointed and 44% said they would be pleased.Sydney Crispin, a 39-year-old Democrat in Maine, believes the country's \"incredible\" foundation is worth celebrating. Still, she is conflicted by what she sees as a decline in people's ability to have respectful discourse, something she believes is at the heart of America's identity. She hopes communities find ways to celebrate the remarkable parts of America this Fourth of July while still reflecting on its areas for improvement.Celebrating the 250th: Spending time with friends or family tops on listJust under half, 44%, of U.S. adults plan to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary by spending time with friends or family, according to a recent Gallup-With Honor poll. About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they plan to watch coverage of America 250 events on television or social media.More than half of adults ages 65 and older plan to celebrate with friends or family, while nearly half plan to watch coverage of the event on television or social media. Adults under 30 are more likely to say they are not planning to celebrate at all.The Gallup-With Honor poll found about 2 in 10 U.S. adults plan to participate in a neighborhood or community event, while approximately 1 in 10 say they will be attending an official America 250 event.Lyle Nelson, a 67-year-old in Idaho, said he plans to maintain his tradition of watching the annual Macy's firework show at home.Nelson  who agrees with a lot of what Trump has done in office  remarked that even though Trump was disappointed that he did not get reelected in 2020, he might be pleased that he's the one in the White House during this historic event.\"I wonder if he's thankful that he gets to be president during the 250th anniversary,\" Nelson said. \"I think he'll be excited for that.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/most-americans-think-founders-would-be-disappointed-in-todays-u-s","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:30:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"most-americans-think-founders-would-be-disappointed-in-todays-us"},{"id":"cz1mqc","title":"Judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote","excerpt":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trumps administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. District Court Jud...","content":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trumps administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trumps efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban.RELATED STORY | Trump delays housing bill signing, demands SAVE America Act pass firstCasper rejected the administrations argument that the lawsuit to block the changes brought by Democratic state attorneys general was premature because the rules had yet to be implemented. Instead, she agreed that the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to regulate elections, and that Trumps requirements violated the separation of powers.RELATED STORY | Judge blocks use of federal tool to check voter citizenship status(The Constitution) does not grant the President any specific powers over elections, she wrote.Among other proposed changes, Trumps order would have required people to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, prevented mail ballots from being counted if they arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked by then, and punished states that failed to comply by withholding certain federal money.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/the-president/judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:54:42.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote"},{"id":"9ludiv","title":"Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC","excerpt":"It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,000 grants for which th...","content":"It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,000 grants for which they can apply after competing.The IOC's cash commitment came after growing calls were strongly resisted in recent years to pay prize money at the Olympic Games.Instead, IOC member and former NBA star Pau Gasol announced the project which will first be open to nearly 2,900 athletes who competed at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Here's how to get tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los AngelesAround 11,000 athletes due to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games also can apply for grants totaling about $110 million after those Olympics, if they meet eligibility criteria such as not testing positive for doping.\"This is a win for all of us,\" said Gasol, who represents athletes on the 15-member IOC executive board, adding that it was \"not prize money.\"Coventry's Olympic strategyThe cash promise was the signature issue of an IOC meeting setting a future strategy under its president Kirsty Coventry exactly one year after she formally took office.Gasol said the IOC had heard a consistent message during its strategy review: \"Athletes want more direct support throughout their Olympic journey and beyond.\"The 42-year-old Coventry is a five-time Olympian and two-time swimming gold medalist for Zimbabwe. She was elected as the youngest president, and most recent former athlete, in the IOC's modern history.Olympic prize moneyPaying prize money to Olympic medalists was a central policy for one of Coventry's election opponents, World Athletics leader Sebastian Coe, who oversaw rewarding track and field champions at the 2024 Paris Olympics with $50,000.\"This is a historic moment for the movement and I'm absolutely delighted to be in the room when this has been announced,\" Coe told his fellow IOC members, praising Coventry's policy.In Los Angeles, World Athletics is adding to its prize fund to pay silver and bronze medalists as well.MORE OLYMPICS NEWS | Simone Biles leaves door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happensCoventry restated at a news conference two weeks ago her long-held belief that the IOC should not use its Olympic revenues paying prize money to an elite tier of medalists.The IOC already funds a program called \"Olympic Solidarity\" that directs grants worth thousands of dollars to athletes from less-wealthy countries preparing to qualify for and compete at a Summer or Winter Games.The Solidarity budget, which also funds team costs, coaches and officials, is worth $650 million for the four-year Olympic cycle that includes Milan Cortina and Los Angeles.How the system should workGasol, a three-time Olympic medalist for Spain, said applying for the grants will be at an IOC online platform that helps athletes during and after their careers.Approved money should be sent to national Olympic committees which oversee teams and competitors. Those NOCs will have to show the money transfers were made directly to athletes, Gasol suggestedSeveral dozens of Olympic athletes  in men's basketball and soccer, for example  are already wealthy from their careers and it was unclear if they would be advised to waive their eligibility for grants, or pool money toward development projects in their sports.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-fund-created-by-ioc","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:40:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-fund-created-by-ioc"},{"id":"7bavxy","title":"Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York","excerpt":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdanis slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of Americas largest city, who is fighting to re...","content":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdanis slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of Americas largest city, who is fighting to reshape the Democratic Party in New York and beyond.U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who leads the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and is in his fifth term, was defeated by Mamdanis most polarizing pick, Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who once helped organize pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, a two-term incumbent, was beaten by the Mamdani-backed former city Comptroller Brad Lander, a fixture among New York progressives who has often shown sympathy to the democratic socialist movement. And another Mamdani ally, democratic socialist state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, defeated the handpicked successor of retiring U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez.RELATED STORY | Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on IsraelTuesday's primaries represented a major political gamble for the 34-year-old mayor, whose strength is surging, and a potential headache for Democratic leaders, who fear that Mamdani and his loyalists may push the party too far left ahead of November's midterm elections  when voters across the nation will decide which party controls Congress for the last two years of Trumps final term.The sweep also sends an undeniable message to establishment Democrats in Washington, including House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who campaigned against Mamdanis candidates and lost. Mamdani and his slate were openly fighting for dramatic change on key issues, Israel's war in Gaza and affordability chief among them.The mayor ping ponged across the city to celebrate his allies victories, declaring that his election had helped ignite a new era.A year ago, it was not the end of a political movement. It was the beginning, a smiling Mamdani charged at Valdez's celebration party in Brooklyn, reflecting on his mayoral victory last year, as the crowd chanted, DSA! DSA!Later, at Avila Chevalier's celebration in Manhattan, he added: We are showing there is a new path for politics in our city and in our country.\"In Washington, Jeffries downplayed the influence of the Mamdani-backed candidates before polls closed on Tuesday.We have agreed to strongly disagree, Jeffries said of Mamdani on Capitol Hill. There are 215 members of the House Democratic caucus. A handful of primaries that go in one direction or the other, in a given state or two, arent going to reshape who we are as House Democrats.Meanwhile, Democrat Jack Schlossberg, the 33-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, failed in his bid to write his own chapter in Camelot lore as he competed in a crowded field for a seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler. Mamdani made no endorsement in that hotly contested race.Establishment Democrats celebrated the victory of state Assembly member Micah Lasher, a longtime government hand backed by Democratic leaders, who prevailed in a field that also included anti-Trump activist George Conway and assembly member Alex Bores, whose proposals to regulate artificial intelligence triggered tech industry blowback.Mamdani's insurgents sweep to victoryMamdani, whose first six months in office have drawn praise from establishment Democrats and even President Donald Trump, had made a big push to promote the three congressional candidates who challenged Democrats supported by the party's leadership.Two of Mamdanis congressional slate identify as democratic socialists, while Lander has allied himself with the movement in the past.In his celebration speech on Tuesday, Lander vowed to abolish the federal bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, described Israels war in Gaza as genocide and referred to Trumps fascism. He has been especially outspoken against Trumps immigration crackdown and was acquitted earlier this month on charges related to a protest inside a building housing an immigration court .All three of Mamdanis candidates have promised to abolish ICE, condemned the genocide in Israel and vowed to tax the rich if elected.Avila Chevalier, 32, was in her first race for political office in facing a longtime member of the House. Espaillat, 71, was the first Dominican American elected to Congress and has been representing his district in upper Manhattan and the Bronx for nearly a decade.Avila Chevalier cast herself as an outsider. Espaillats allies called Avila Chevalier unfit for office, pointing out a history of inflammatory and profane social media posts when she was in her 20s.Around an hour before polls closed, she was standing on a street corner in Harlem campaigning with controversial streamer Hasan Piker. Later, with Mamdani at her side at her Manhattan celebration, said slammed the Democratic machine for discounting her supporters.Today we make it clear -- the politics of the past ends today, she said. No longer will we accept a politics that throws scraps at us and acts as if we should be grateful for them.In East Harlem, 47-year-old voter Sara Hyler said she flip-flopped several times between Avila Chevalier and Espaillat in the lead up to Election Day, but eventually cast her ballot for Avila Chevalier after learning about heavy support for the incumbent by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.It was the breaking point, my last straw, she said of the donations to Espaillat by the lobbying group, also known as AIPAC.Hyler said it was important to elect a new crop of progressive Democrats who arent beholden to AIPAC and the Israeli government. As much as I support Israel, I dont think we should be paying for them, Hyler said.The war in Gaza was a dividing line between Goldman and Lander, both of whom are Jewish. Lander assailed Goldman for not being tough enough on Israel over its military action against Palestinians. Goldman has consistently criticized Israel's government and condemned settler violence but has stopped short of describing the conflict as a genocide, which Lander has done.Mamdani had backed Valdez over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, in the race to succeed Velazquez in a district covering parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Though Reynoso won Velazquez's endorsement, he failed to earn the mayor's backing.A Trump acolyte triumphs in upstate New YorkIn northern New York state, a Trump acolyte with no previous political experience prevailed over a conservative state lawmaker in the Republican primary for a seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.Anthony Constantino, head of the custom sticker company Sticker Mule, won the GOP nod in New York's 21st Congressional District, overcoming New York state Assembly Member Robert Smullen for the nomination.Constantino had showcased his enthusiasm for the president by putting a massive Vote For Trump sign atop one of his company buildings. He also released a hip-hop album titled Thank You President Trump,\" and commissioned a statue of Trump and gave it to the president in Florida. Trump has endorsed him.Smullen, who had strong support from local Republicans, had argued that Constantino's antics, which include regular bashing of the state GOP, make him unfit to serve in the House.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/mamdani-backed-candidates-sweep-democratic-primaries-in-new-york","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:28:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mamdani-backed-candidates-sweep-democratic-primaries-in-new-york"},{"id":"kaek1a","title":"Grey Ghost celebrating 10th anniversary with return of beloved dishes, special family-style dinner","excerpt":"Detroit restaurant Grey Ghost is celebrating 10 years in the city with a special celebration, bringing back beloved dishes and cocktails from the past decade.According to Grey Ghost, the 10-day celebration starts Saturday, July 18 and runs through Monday, July 27, followed by a special dinner on ...","content":"Detroit restaurant Grey Ghost is celebrating 10 years in the city with a special celebration, bringing back beloved dishes and cocktails from the past decade.According to Grey Ghost, the 10-day celebration starts Saturday, July 18 and runs through Monday, July 27, followed by a special dinner on Tuesday, July 28.The restaurant said that guests can enjoy favorites from the past, including: Fried Bologna Chicago-style Oysters Smoked Whitefish Dip Jerk Wings Grandma's Garden cocktail Pretty Magic coktail Effeneff cocktailThe restaurant has grown into Four Man Ladder Hospitality, which now includes Second Best, which opened in 2018, Basan, which opened in 2023, and Little Ghost in Ferndale, which opened last year.On July 28, the restaurant will celebrate with a multi-course, family-style dinner featuring chefs from across the Four Man Ladder Hospitality Group, Participating chefs include Joe Giacomino, John Vermiglio, and Anthony Patton (Grey Ghost), Rah-ed Ghuma (Second Best), Connor Maxwell-McCabe (Basan), and Eric Lees (Little Ghost). \"Ten years later, we're incredibly grateful to the guests, team members, and city of Detroit that have supported us along the way,\" Vermiglio said in a statement \"This anniversary is a celebration of everyone who has been part of our story.\"Reservations are now available for the 10-day celebration and the special dinner on July 28.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/grey-ghost-celebrating-10th-anniversary-with-return-of-beloved-dishes-special-family-style-dinner","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Max White","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:58:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fd7%2F20%2Face7b2664551aed0fe6efb086e9d%2Fimg-2641.jpeg","slug":"grey-ghost-celebrating-10th-anniversary-with-return-of-beloved-dishes-special-family-style-dinner"},{"id":"tlpokk","title":"Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe","excerpt":"A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with accepting more than $100,000 in bribes to steer a city contract for emergency housing for migrants to a Queens hotel, according a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday.The indictment lodges multiple charges of bribery...","content":"A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with accepting more than $100,000 in bribes to steer a city contract for emergency housing for migrants to a Queens hotel, according a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday.The indictment lodges multiple charges of bribery, wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes against Frank Carone, along with his brother Anthony Carone as well as a Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu and Crystal Chen, an employee of the hotel.They were expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.Prosecutors said Frank Carone, in his capacity as Adams' chief of staff, accepted a series of bribes from Zhu and Chen in order to steer a multimillion dollar shelter contract to their hotel.The contract was awarded as a result of the migrant crisis in 2022 in which southern state governors were sending undocumented people to New York by bus.RELATED STORY | Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric AdamsFrank Carone played a key role in Adams' campaign for mayor in 2021 and served as Adams' chief of staff in 2022. In 2023, he formed a political consulting firm. He also was a one-time lawyer for the Brooklyn Democratic Party.Frank Carone's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, called the indictment \"weak\" and \"based on purely circumstantial evidence that's not worth the paper upon which it is printed.\"\"Today's indictment is a sad day for our criminal justice system,\" Aidala said in a statement. \"It epitomizes the government first finding a target and then spending three years and enormous taxpayer resources to find a crime.\"In a separate statement, Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams, said Frank Carone \"dedicated decades of his life to public service, the legal profession, and helping countless individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations throughout New York.\"\"This is an ongoing legal matter and my prayers are with his family,\" Shapiro's statement said.It was not immediately clear if Anthony Carone, Zhu and Chen had lawyers who could respond to the allegations.In total, Frank Carone was paid around $120,000 by Zhu and Che for the emergency shelter contract, prosecutors said. The money was passed through a law firm owned by his brother, Anthony Carone, according to the indictment.The city's Social Services Department had initially rejected the hotel's application to house migrants due to growing resistance to the high number of shelters already operating in the neighborhood, the indictment said.Carone then interceded on the hotel's behalf, prosecutors allege. In one text exchange in September 2022, Zhu wrote: \"Thank you my big guy,\" according to the indictment.RELATED STORY | New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaignThe Carones and Zhu socialized frequently and attended gatherings at Zhu's Long Island home, the indictment said.Separately Wednesday, federal agents searched the homes of current and former New York Police Department leaders as part of a bribery investigation that grew out of an inquiry into Jeffrey Maddrey, the chief of department under Adams, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the searches.As part of that inquiry, the FBI and the NYPD executed warrants on the home of NYPD Chief of Manhattan South James McCarthy and former Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard, according to the person, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.Maddrey's home was also searched by federal agents, the person said.The searches were not related to the arrest of Frank Carone, according to another person familiar with the matter who also spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the case. There is no public indication of any arrests as part of those searches.Once the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the department, Maddrey resigned in late 2024 over allegations that he demanded sex from a subordinate in exchange for opportunities to earn extra pay.An inquiry to his attorney was not immediately returned. Attorney information for Sheppard and McCarthy was not immediately available.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/chief-of-staff-to-former-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-charged-in-federal-bribery-probe","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:43:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"chief-of-staff-to-former-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-charged-in-federal-bribery-probe"},{"id":"sjt70t","title":"Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide","excerpt":"A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administrations policy of making arrests at immigration courts, putting an end to a practice that garnered national attention.Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began detaining migrants in courthouse ...","content":"A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administrations policy of making arrests at immigration courts, putting an end to a practice that garnered national attention.Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began detaining migrants in courthouse hallways across the country, sometimes moments after pleading their cases. The move raised alarm among attorneys and advocates who said the practice was turning immigration courts from places of due process into zones of fear and punishing people who were following the rules.RELATED STORY | New report highlights safety risks, tens of millions of dollars in waste at ICE lockupTuesdays ruling marks a major blow to the Trump administration, which rescinded long-held guidance that had limited immigration enforcement in or near courthouse, though the White House on Tuesday also notched a legal victory in its mass deportation efforts in a separate case.In the courthouse arrests case, Trump officials had argued the previous guidance hampered the ability of immigration enforcement officers to apprehend dangerous individuals.In a 71-page ruling, Judge P. Casey Pitts acknowledged the chilling effect of ICEs policy, finding that it was arbitrary and capricious.For the avoidance of doubt, simply extending the 2025 courthouse-arrest policies to cover immigration courthouses would not cure those policies fatal defects. As the Court has previously detailed, the policies entirely fail to address the chilling effect of courthouse arrests on noncitizens attendance at court proceedings, which is both a critical factor underlying ICEs 2021 guidance and an important aspect of the problem in its own right, Pitts said.In sum, ICEs 2025 courthouse-arrest policies are devoid of rational explanation for (or even acknowledgement of) the agencys choices (1) to remove its earlier restrictions on civil arrests at immigration courthouses and (2) not to extend the new policies limitations to immigration courthouses, Pitts added.Jordan Wells, senior staff attorney at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, applauded the ruling.The courthouse is meant to be a refuge for the pursuit of justice, not a hunting ground for ICE. No immigrant, whether appearing in San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, or New York, should be forced to choose between their liberty and their day in court, Wells said in a statement to CNN.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Do ICE agents truly have absolute immunity?Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival also weighed in on the ruling on X, saying: When a judge sentences a defendant, the defendant is taken into custody. If an alien is ordered removed by an immigration judge, the same should happen. A district judge ordering otherwise is naked judicial activism in service of an anti-American, open borders agenda.Also on Tuesday, a federal appeals court in DC handed President Donald Trump a significant win in his mass deportation efforts in a different case. The ruling allows the administration to cast a wider net over who is subject to expedited removal, which lets authorities remove an individual from the country without a hearing before an immigration judge.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/immigration/federal-judge-blocks-trump-policy-of-making-arrests-at-immigration-courts-nationwide","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Priscilla Alvarez","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:27:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"federal-judge-blocks-trump-policy-of-making-arrests-at-immigration-courts-nationwide"},{"id":"atcjy9","title":"Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing, urges Congress to pass election measure","excerpt":"A bipartisan housing bill designed to make homeownership more affordable is now in limbo after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled plans to sign the legislation, saying he wants Congress to first pass a separate election measure.Todays Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled ...","content":"A bipartisan housing bill designed to make homeownership more affordable is now in limbo after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled plans to sign the legislation, saying he wants Congress to first pass a separate election measure.Todays Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency, Trump wrote on Truth Social.The move injects uncertainty into legislation that had won support from both Republicans and Democrats at a time when housing affordability remains a major concern for Americans across the country.RELATED STORY | What's in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floorThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes dozens of provisions aimed at expanding housing access and reducing barriers to homeownership. Among them are a pilot program for small-dollar mortgages under $100,000, changes to environmental review requirements for new construction and grants to help communities speed up housing development through preapproved building plans.The bill also would restrict large institutional investors that own more than 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional properties, while still allowing them to build homes intended for rental use.Trump has been trying to get Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act for months, but Republican leadership has said there aren't the votes to get the bill across the finish line. The president's decision could frustrate supporters of the housing package, which had been touted as a rare bipartisan breakthrough on an issue lawmakers in both parties say needs urgent attention.It remains unclear whether Trump ultimately intends to sign the housing bill or veto it.House Speaker Mike Johnson said he still expects the president to sign the bill into law within 10 days, but Trump has not publicly made a similar commitment.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/the-president/trump-delays-housing-bill-signing-demands-save-act-pass-first","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:48:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-cancels-housing-affordability-bill-signing-urges-congress-to-pass-election-measure"},{"id":"w9tpln","title":"Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post","excerpt":"The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa  who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021  is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army ...","content":"The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa  who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021  is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and commander of NATOs Allied Land Command, will relinquish his command on July 2, according to an Army statement provided to The Associated Press. He is the latest in a line of nearly two dozen top military leaders to either retire or depart their jobs early under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has undertaken an effort to thin the ranks of the militarys top brass with the mantra less generals, more GIs.Donahue's deputy, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, will perform his duties in the meantime, the statement added.RELATED STORY | A look back at the US withdrawal from AfghanistanA West Point graduate and a career special operations commander, Donahue commanded Delta Force units in Iraq and Afghanistan before leading the 82nd Airborne division from July 2020 to March 2022.It was during that period that he oversaw the security at Hamid Karzai International Airport during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country in 2021. On Aug. 30, 2021, Donahue became the last U.S. soldier to depart the country after nearly 20 years of war sparked by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The moment was documented in an iconic photo taken through night vision goggles that showed the general boarding the last C-17 cargo plane to depart the country.Hegseth and President Donald Trump had made the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan  an operation that was set in motion by a treaty negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration in its first term  a regular political punching bag and the subject of a new Pentagon review.Last May, Hegseth ordered the new examination of the withdrawal despite there having already been multiple reviews of the operation by the Pentagon, U.S. Central Command, the State Department and Congress, which have involved hundreds of interviews and studies of videos, photographs and other footage and data. Its unclear what specific new information the new review is seeking.Donahues leadership during the evacuation had nonetheless drawn bipartisan praise. Within the Army, he was widely seen as a top officer who could have led the service or been chosen to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.An Army official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to talk about sensitive discussions told The Associated Press that Donahues departure comes as the Army is discussing downgrading U.S. Army Europe and Africa from four-star to a three-star command.This move would come amid ongoing criticism from Hegseth about European allies.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against IranLast week, Hegseth told NATO allies he would be conducting a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that is designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defense of Europe.Its a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colors, he added.The Pentagon did not immediately comment on the news of Donahue's departure, which was first reported by The Atlantic.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/top-army-general-who-was-last-us-soldier-to-leave-afghanistan-is-suddenly-leaving-his-post","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:28:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"top-army-general-who-was-last-us-soldier-to-leave-afghanistan-is-suddenly-leaving-his-post"},{"id":"yf60mw","title":"COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere","excerpt":"A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal.The vaccine was found to be about 55% effective against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, and reduced COVID-19-related trips to emergency departments and urgent care clini...","content":"A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal.The vaccine was found to be about 55% effective against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, and reduced COVID-19-related trips to emergency departments and urgent care clinics by 50%, according to the study published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open.The findings are not particularly surprising: Researchers have repeatedly found that COVID-19 vaccines work. But the paper drew public attention after Trump administration political appointees decided not to run it in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication.They argued that the study's design was too vulnerable to false assumptions that could produce flawed results. But many public health researchers maintain it's a reliable design that's been used for decades and offers the best way to understand how well a vaccine is working currently.RELATED STORY | FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology\"It is critical that we continue to characterize and publish estimates of vaccine effectiveness in populations with changing immunity against evolving viral strains,\" wrote Natalie Dean, an Emory University biostatistics expert, in a commentary that accompanied the study's publication Tuesday.The research originally was scheduled to be published this spring in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC's flagship publication. It had been cleared by the agency's Office of Science but was flagged by acting agency Director Jay Bhattacharya, said Althea Grant-Lenzy, the CDC's chief science officer, in a recent interview.His decision did not mean the paper would never be published, she said, but rather that the authors had to take time to address his concerns. The authors had the freedom to take the study instead to outside journals, she added.The study approach, called \"test-negative design,\" looks at people who were admitted to hospitals or visited emergency rooms with respiratory illnesses. The researchers checked whether patients were vaccinated and then calculated the odds of a positive COVID-19 test among vaccinated patients vs. those who were unvaccinated.Papers using that methodology have been published  after review by experts in the field  in a number of esteemed journals, including Pediatrics and the New England Journal of Medicine.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New study shows mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged lives of some cancer patientsBhattacharya has argued the methodology relies too heavily on assumptions and could produce results that were skewed by factors such as prior infections and how different groups of patients behave.Proponents of the study design say the methodology is built to address differences related to who seeks care, and prior infection shouldn't be much of an issue because so many Americans have already been infected by the coronavirus. They say no study design is perfect but that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials haven't proposed a realistic alternative for getting real-time estimates of how well vaccines are working.Earlier this month, the CDC held a forum to discuss the pros and cons of such studies. A panel of speakers at the front of a CDC auditorium included Dean and two others who mostly focused on the methodology's strengths.But the panel also included one critic: Martin Kulldorff, a Swedish-born biostatistician who  along with Bhattacharya  was a co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, an October 2020 letter maintaining that pandemic shutdowns were causing irreparable harm.U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year appointed Kulldorff as head of a federal vaccine advisory committee before the biostatistician stepped down to become chief science officer at the HHS planning and evaluation office.Kulldorff argued that studies with that design can  but shouldn't  include people with different diseases. He also questioned why longer-term studies weren't used to evaluate COVID-19 vaccines.\"We were in a pandemic! That's why!\" one person called from the audience.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/health/medicine/covid-19-vaccine-study-that-was-blocked-from-cdc-journal-is-published-elsewhere","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:26:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"covid-19-vaccine-study-that-was-blocked-from-cdc-journal-is-published-elsewhere"},{"id":"l7l1xn","title":"Car safety alert: Preventing hot car fatalities","excerpt":"It’s a frightening number: On average, 37 children die every year after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. Those numbers come from a national group that tracks pediatric heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Consumer Reports is here with important safety information every parent and caregiv...","content":"It’s a frightening number: On average, 37 children die every year after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car. Those numbers come from a national group that tracks pediatric heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Consumer Reports is here with important safety information every parent and caregiver needs to know.No parent thinks they would forget their child in a hot car. But the unfortunate truth is that it can happen to anyone. Research shows that stress, sleep deprivation, and a change in routine can make people more forgetful. Conditions many parents and caregivers know all too well.And while the risk of heatstroke increases in warmer weather, it doesn’t take a heat wave to create dangerous conditions, according to research by Consumer Reports. Even when it was 61 degrees outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees in just one hour in our tests—an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a child. Children’s bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults. It’s never safe to leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows cracked or the vehicle parked in the shade.NoHeatStroke.org reports that deaths in cars have included children from 5-day-old babies to 14-year-old kids. And while some of these tragic deaths have occurred when children gained access to a car on their own, in the majority of cases, the child was unknowingly left in the car. Because of this, make a routine habit to check the back seat every time you drive! You can create a visual reminder by placing your child’s bag, jacket, or hat next to you in the front. You can also get in the habit of putting your purse or bag in the back seat, so you’re forced to check it when you exit the car. One more safety tip to remember: Always keep your car locked, so children can’t gain access on their own.Simple changes for your daily routine – that could save a life.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/car-safety-alert-preventing-hot-car-fatalities/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Rhonda Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:16:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fee07d656-b3c2-4720-a735-a80ab0268fc8%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"car-safety-alert-preventing-hot-car-fatalities"},{"id":"4lbxoe","title":"Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly flood","excerpt":"Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in Houston, the ...","content":"Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in Houston, the camp listed its debt as more than $10 million. The camp along the Guadalupe River said it had assets in the range of $100,001 to $500,000.Families of the victims filed a lawsuit in November seeking more than $1 million in damages, saying the camp operators failed to take the necessary steps to protect the girls as life-threatening floodwaters approached on July 4. Camp owner Richard Eastland also died in the flood.RELATED STORIES | Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly floodAll told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.The Associated Press sent emails and left phone messages Wednesday requesting comment from an attorney representing Camp Mystic and the Eastland family. A phone message seeking comment also was left for a spokesperson for the families who sued the camp.The bankruptcy filing comes weeks after Camp Mystic halted plans to reopen this summer in the face of outrage from victims families and lawmakers that the century-old camp intended to welcome girls back while lawsuits and investigations remained ongoing.Camp Mystic's attorney had said it was ready to reopen for business for nearly 900 campers before the camp's reversal in April. The decision followed weeks of testimony in court hearings and legislative investigations that laid bare the camps lack of detailed planning for a flood emergency and its reliance on poorly trained staff.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakersFamilies of the victims packed the hearings, often wearing Heavens 27 pins with photographs of their daughters. They listened to the details of missed flood warning signs, the descriptions of the flood and the decision to leave the girls in their cabins until it was too late. Testimony included video of the raging floodwaters as a girl repeatedly screamed for help! somewhere in the distance.Before halting the reopening plans, Camp Mystic invited journalists and lawmakers to review safety improvements at the camp and promised that no camp activities would take place in the low-lying area that was devastated by the flood. The Eastland family also stressed that hundreds of families wanted to return and described it as a special a place for generations of Texans.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-nearly-a-year-after-deadly-flood","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:56:59.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"camp-mystic-files-for-bankruptcy-nearly-a-year-after-deadly-flood"},{"id":"dt7foj","title":"Have questions about the 2026 elections? We can help","excerpt":"It feels like it’s always election season in Michigan. This year is no exception.\nOutlier Media · Briana Rice · Have questions about the 2026 elections? We can help","content":"It feels like it’s always election season in Michigan. This year is no exception.\nOutlier Media · Briana Rice · Have questions about the 2026 elections? We can help","url":"https://outliermedia.org/detroit-election-2026-questions-races-ballot-measures/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Briana Rice","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FElxn26Solicitation_20241105CydniElledgeElectionCoverage009RobertoClemente.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"have-questions-about-the-2026-elections-we-can-help"},{"id":"wv6q1s","title":"Rain chances in Metro Detroit ahead of drier, hotter weather","excerpt":"A low-pressure system moving through the region will bring rain chances later today through tomorrow. Although temperatures are currently a tad below average, that changes next week.Rain chancesMuch of Wednesday will be dry for Southeast Michigan. We began the morning with bright blue skies befor...","content":"A low-pressure system moving through the region will bring rain chances later today through tomorrow. Although temperatures are currently a tad below average, that changes next week.Rain chancesMuch of Wednesday will be dry for Southeast Michigan. We began the morning with bright blue skies before midday brought increasing cloud cover. We’ll see rain showers follow late this afternoon.Scattered rain will continue throughout the evening.Shower chances linger overnight and into Thursday, when we could hear a few rumbles of thunder.A stray shower closer to the Ohio border can’t be ruled out on Friday, but most will stay dry as this system exits. We’ll see some sun Thursday and Friday with mostly sunny conditions expected this weekend.TemperaturesThe normal high temperature in Metro Detroit this time of year is 82°. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons highs will stay a bit below that mark in the mid 70s to near 80°.There is a big pattern shift coming into next week that will give our temperatures a boost.There is currently a big ridge over the western side of the country, bringing very warm weather to those in the Pacific Northwest.This ridge shifts eastward into the coming week, causing temperatures for the Great Lakes region to soar well above normal.Under mostly sunny skies, highs Saturday will be around 80° before we jump to the low 80s Sunday. We turn even warmer Monday and Tuesday.Humidity levels will also increase, so expect hot and humid conditions for the start of the coming week.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/24/rain-chances-in-metro-detroit-ahead-of-drier-hotter-weather/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:06:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F6OYCRTLYT5EX7J4QP3DGHRVKMU.jpg","slug":"rain-chances-in-metro-detroit-ahead-of-drier-hotter-weather"},{"id":"79mqg9","title":"13413 Evanston St Unit 1, Detroit, MI 48213 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPdFdFY0pPY1RldU50X1plRFhxZzRNTmhrMW9wNG0tZ1FjNGN0bTM1ZWZaRVh6QnF5SG1RWl9VRzNmVy1fRDI3ZUJVX0EwekJTTmFDcXJWblZiXzYyS3NVRGNkcW9GMzU3YWotMlVaSktwU1Ftb1E5WHQtTjhIVXFXc1FFN2lnczJOeWNaZHp0NDc4aWM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">13413 Evanston St Unit 1,...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPdFdFY0pPY1RldU50X1plRFhxZzRNTmhrMW9wNG0tZ1FjNGN0bTM1ZWZaRVh6QnF5SG1RWl9VRzNmVy1fRDI3ZUJVX0EwekJTTmFDcXJWblZiXzYyS3NVRGNkcW9GMzU3YWotMlVaSktwU1Ftb1E5WHQtTjhIVXFXc1FFN2lnczJOeWNaZHp0NDc4aWM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">13413 Evanston St Unit 1, Detroit, MI 48213</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Realtor.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPdFdFY0pPY1RldU50X1plRFhxZzRNTmhrMW9wNG0tZ1FjNGN0bTM1ZWZaRVh6QnF5SG1RWl9VRzNmVy1fRDI3ZUJVX0EwekJTTmFDcXJWblZiXzYyS3NVRGNkcW9GMzU3YWotMlVaSktwU1Ftb1E5WHQtTjhIVXFXc1FFN2lnczJOeWNaZHp0NDc4aWM?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T05:09:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"13413-evanston-st-unit-1-detroit-mi-48213-realtorcom"},{"id":"7rlyf1","title":"Detroit teen armed with gun shot by police before fireworks show, officials say - MLive.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNX0pyLVJlcERRYkotVWhWSUFhb1h4RDhaallOM2xXdUNIUEU1TXBuNFFIS3BmdzdRVG56bEtUdGswTXhNUE5sS0ZkQWZoa2MtbTNRTDFfVHVVeTQ5dVYtR2RwRlJBU1dWTHk3b3RUNzRVbUhYYWhRT2d2cmE5TVhza3RZRHlOZ0VBZU1RWWZwZTY5dmxfRzdHU2JiWlh5R3h3eF9QbG51TTE2aElfVWd6M19lTHl0Zkt...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNX0pyLVJlcERRYkotVWhWSUFhb1h4RDhaallOM2xXdUNIUEU1TXBuNFFIS3BmdzdRVG56bEtUdGswTXhNUE5sS0ZkQWZoa2MtbTNRTDFfVHVVeTQ5dVYtR2RwRlJBU1dWTHk3b3RUNzRVbUhYYWhRT2d2cmE5TVhza3RZRHlOZ0VBZU1RWWZwZTY5dmxfRzdHU2JiWlh5R3h3eF9QbG51TTE2aElfVWd6M19lTHl0ZktXTkhZbTFKYVU3X1N3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit teen armed with gun shot by police before fireworks show, officials say</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MLive.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNX0pyLVJlcERRYkotVWhWSUFhb1h4RDhaallOM2xXdUNIUEU1TXBuNFFIS3BmdzdRVG56bEtUdGswTXhNUE5sS0ZkQWZoa2MtbTNRTDFfVHVVeTQ5dVYtR2RwRlJBU1dWTHk3b3RUNzRVbUhYYWhRT2d2cmE5TVhza3RZRHlOZ0VBZU1RWWZwZTY5dmxfRzdHU2JiWlh5R3h3eF9QbG51TTE2aElfVWd6M19lTHl0ZktXTkhZbTFKYVU3X1N3?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:26:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"detroit-teen-armed-with-gun-shot-by-police-before-fireworks-show-officials-say-mlivecom"},{"id":"j9jodv","title":"5 juveniles between 11-17 charged after innocent driver killed in chase in Warren","excerpt":"Warren police provided an update on a police chase that ended with an innocent man killed by the suspects' vehicle last week.Police said the five suspects in the vehicle were between the ages of 11 years old and 17 years old, and it was driven by a 17-year-old from Detroit. Watch Randy Wimbley's ...","content":"Warren police provided an update on a police chase that ended with an innocent man killed by the suspects' vehicle last week.Police said the five suspects in the vehicle were between the ages of 11 years old and 17 years old, and it was driven by a 17-year-old from Detroit. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report below: 5 juveniles between 11-17 charged after innocent driver killed in chaseRemeious Washington, 48, was killed last Thursday morning when a silver pickup truck being chased by Warren police ran a red light and slammed into his car at 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads around 2 a.m. Police say Washington was in the left lane, and moved over to the right lane for the emergency vehicles when his vehicle was struck by the truck. See dashcam video from police below Dashcam video shows Warren police chase where innocent man was killed by suspect's vehicleMacomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said that all of the juveniles are facing charges. The 17-year-old, Deyarin Marsh, is being charged as an adult. The youngest child is Marsh's brother.Marsh was charged with: Felony murder Second-degree murder Fleeing and eluding causing death Leaving the scene of an accident causing death Receiving and concealing a motor vehicle Burglary tools and possession with intent to steal Resisting and obstructingHe was remanded to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center without bond. You can see the arraignment in the video below Suspect in deadly crash in Warren arraigned on chargesThe other suspects  two 15-year-olds, a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old  are charged as juveniles with: Receiving and concealing a motor vehicle Burglary tools and possession with intent to steal Resisting and obstructingWarren police said officers first spotted the pickup truck near Fairfield and Georgiana avenues just before 2 a.m. The people inside were wearing ski masks as they drove through the neighborhood. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled.After the crash, five people bailed from the pickup. Officers arrested four of them. The fifth suspect was arrested on Tuesday. Watch surveillance video from the scene that shows the juveniles jumping out of the pickup truck after the crash:  Surveillance video shows kids jumping out of pickup truck Surveillance video shows juvenile running from policeIn Wednesday's update, police said the Southeast Warren area, where the suspects were, had 17 reported thefts, break-ins and attempted car thefts in the past 48 hours.Police also said the suspect's vehicle was freshly stolen out of the Grosse Pointe area.Washington, known to family and friends as \"Remo,\" had just left his job at Warren Screw Products and was minutes from home when the crash happened. Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins on Wednesday was apologetic to Washington's family but also made it clear he believes Marsh is solely responsible for the crash.\"I want to be clear. We are here today because a 17-year-old murdered Mr. Washington. Were here because a deliberate calculated chain of choices made by that individual,\" Hawkins said. Watch the update from officials below: Warren police provide update innocent driver killed in chase in WarrenHowever, Washington's family says police share the blame.\"It would have felt better if he would have took some type of accountability,\" Washington's sister Khadijah Caldwell said. \"Not just putting it off on kids that's doing wrong. Extended interview: Family speaks about losing brother in Warren crash Family speaks out after losing brother in Warren crashFamily also pointed to parental responsibility.\"How you don't know where your kids are at? At this time of night. And it's not just one night  they said this is multiple incidents that happened over in Warren,\" the victim's sister Shachetra Washington said.The crash is now fueling debate over police pursuits. Hawkins says supervisors monitor each one.\"It is important to note that our police pursuits are down roughly 45% over the most recent three years. And roughly 60% of those pursuits were terminated either by an officer or by a supervisor. This is a clear indicator that officers and supervisors are indeed using discretion,\" he said. Watch Randy Wimbley's previous report after the crash happened below: Man killed after juveniles fleeing police in pickup truck slam into his vehicle in WarrenHawkins and Lucido want tougher penalties for drivers who run from police, saying lives are at stake.\"I suggest that the Legislature act immediately on this. It passed out of the House back in October of 2025,\" Lucido said. \"Doing nothing is not an option.\"Meanwhile, Remeious Washingtons family says theyre praying for the young suspects while grappling with their heartbreak.\"The sad part is, I won't be able to see my brother anymore more. Their family can go and visit them. He gonna get out soon. I cant see my brother anymore,\" Shachetra Washington said.Remeious Washington will be laid to rest of July 11.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/warren-police-to-provide-update-after-man-killed-by-suspects-fleeing-police","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:26:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F75%2F9e%2F9d1d653f4e64936098f6ccecdfa9%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-6-49-06-pm.png","slug":"5-juveniles-between-11-17-charged-after-innocent-driver-killed-in-chase-in-warren"},{"id":"jzk0ey","title":"Crews battle house fire in Grosse Pointe Park","excerpt":"Fire crews battled a fire at a home in Grosse Pointe Park. The fire is at a home in the 1300 block of Wayburn St., which is between Kercheval and Charlevoix near the Detroit border.Chopper 7 was over the scene of the fire, but we don't have many details right now. We do have a crew on the way to ...","content":"Fire crews battled a fire at a home in Grosse Pointe Park. The fire is at a home in the 1300 block of Wayburn St., which is between Kercheval and Charlevoix near the Detroit border.Chopper 7 was over the scene of the fire, but we don't have many details right now. We do have a crew on the way to the scene to learn more. See the video from Chopper 7 below Crews battle house fire in Grosse Pointe ParkVideo from Chopper 7 also showed smoke pouring out of the home and crews battling the fire.The homeowner tells us they believe it was an electrical fire, and thankfully everyone was able to get out of the home safely.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/crews-battle-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe-park","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:09:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"crews-battle-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe-park"},{"id":"r7x6mg","title":"Trump calls off signing of bipartisan housing bill","excerpt":"President Trump called off the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he won't sign it until his election reform bill, known as the 'SAVE America Act' passes. Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore discusses what could come next, as well as President Trump's relations...","content":"President Trump called off the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he won't sign it until his election reform bill, known as the 'SAVE America Act' passes. Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore discusses what could come next, as well as President Trump's relationship with Congressional Republicans as a whole.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-5v24rzu5y6gkgce6","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:52:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F7yqti53k1d36d719%2Fm8rg7mh80drdgrmd.jpg","slug":"trump-calls-off-signing-of-bipartisan-housing-bill"},{"id":"ke9whf","title":"Judge issues bench warrant for Kim Mathers after failing to appear for hit-and-run sentencing","excerpt":"A Macomb County judge has issued a bench warrant for Kim Mathers after she failed to appear at her sentencing on Wednesday for a February hit-and-run crash.Mathers, the ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, pleaded no contest on May 11 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of...","content":"A Macomb County judge has issued a bench warrant for Kim Mathers after she failed to appear at her sentencing on Wednesday for a February hit-and-run crash.Mathers, the ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem, pleaded no contest on May 11 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash in the case. Three days later, the 51-year-old Chesterfield resident was arrested for a separate incident in Chesterfield Township, during which she reportedly crashed her vehicle into another car while intoxicated.Mathers was scheduled to appear before 42-2 District Court Judge William Hackel III at 9 a.m. for the sentencing in the February case, however the judge’s clerk confirmed with Local 4 that she did not show up on Wednesday.She also had a probable cause hearing scheduled for June 24 related to the May 14 OWI charge. Body camera footage from that incident showed Mathers slurring her words while attempting to complete several field sobriety tests.She was charged in that case with an OWI-third offense. During her arraignment on May 28, Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Joseph McCarthy suggested to the judge that Mathers violated the bond conditions set in the February hit-and-run case, seeking an emergency motion to review the no contest plea agreement previously entered. Judge Hackel stated that an evidentiary hearing would be held to address that concern, however it’s not clear whether or not that took place.The judge also required Mathers to wear an alcohol monitoring device after posting bond in that case, and that she sign up for in-patient or out-patient counseling.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/kim-mathers-skips-wednesday-morning-sentencing-for-february-hit-and-run-crash/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:39:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FLUS3XWLEVFBHZDYGVJB7J4WWZ4.jpg","slug":"judge-issues-bench-warrant-for-kim-mathers-after-failing-to-appear-for-hit-and-run-sentencing"},{"id":"f5zcaj","title":"Reports: Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died","excerpt":"New reporting says a ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claims the 84-year-old died. Retired FBI Special Agent Michael Harrigan weighs in on the search for Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie's mother.","content":"New reporting says a ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claims the 84-year-old died. Retired FBI Special Agent Michael Harrigan weighs in on the search for Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie's mother.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-liebh96pwaq4bzs5","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:50:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F0zld4dss9vdc82zo%2Fts6pjrnosdpt06yk.jpg","slug":"reports-ransom-note-claims-nancy-guthrie-died"},{"id":"uly394","title":"UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites. Tehran says only after a final deal","excerpt":"The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final d...","content":"The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final deal  a denial that highlighted the precariousness of the ongoing negotiations.The remarks by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the United Nations agency, which is viewed as key in determining the status of Iran's nuclear stockpile.RELATED STORY | US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talksSince Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in 2025, the IAEA has been blocked by Tehran from visiting enrichment sites where the Islamic Republic is believed to store enough highly enriched uranium to potentially build as many as 10 nuclear weapons, should it choose to rush for the bomb. Iran long has maintained that its program is peaceful, though it is the only country in the world to have uranium enriched up to 60% purity without a weapons program.The U.S. and Iran offered contradictory remarks Tuesday about whether those sites would be inspected. Grossi acknowledged the contradictions, calling it a war of words at the moment.Grossi says inspections are going to happenI can understand political statements, they are part of the reality, but the fundamental thing I would like to remind you and draw your attention to is that there has been a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both presidents, he told journalists at a news conference at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.The accord says explicitly that the nuclear activities that are going to be carried out with regards to the nuclear material facilities will be supervised by the IAEA  in all letters, he said.Grossi added: Obviously, to do that, we will have to inspect. Whether this happens the day after tomorrow or in one week or in 10 days, its important, but not essential. This is going to happen.Those inspections are key for the deal, which calls for Irans stockpile of uranium to be downblended from highly enriched levels.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to IranKazem Gharibabadi, a Iranian deputy foreign minister, took his own shot at Grossi after his remarks, saying Tehran didnt meet with him while in Switzerland.These issues will be reviewed and decided only within the framework of a final agreement and as a result of practical action by the other side to end all sanctions and other measures. Gharibabadi wrote on X.He added: You cannot advance the stir up and take over policy with media hype.IAEA blocked from seeing bombed sitesThe IAEA has been allowed to visit other nuclear sites in Iran since the 12-day war in 2025, such as the Bushehr nuclear power plant. But without accessing the enrichment sites, the IAEA says it is unable to verify the status of Iran's stockpile or check the cascades of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. Both Iran and the IAEA say Tehran hasn't been enriching uranium, but nonproliferation experts worry that the Islamic Republic may be moving its stockpile to undeclared areas.The U.S. and Iran agreed to a deal last week that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on Iranian oil, while giving each side 60 days to hammer out broader agreements.But the uneasy ceasefire already has been tested by Iran saying it closed the strait again over fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah in Lebanon. Violence again broke out in Lebanon on Tuesday, but it did not escalate.Technical-level talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume early next week at the Brgenstock resort in Switzerland, Pakistans Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Pakistan has been a key mediator.Marco Rubio is in the Middle EastGrossis remarks came as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Persian Gulf for a three-nation tour, beginning with a closed-door meeting and private working lunch in Abu Dhabi with Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the State Department said Wednesday.Rubio is scheduled to travel next to Kuwait and then Bahrain for meetings with their leaders later Wednesday and Thursday.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/un-nuclear-boss-says-inspectors-will-visit-iran-sites-tehran-says-only-after-a-final-deal","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:01:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"un-nuclear-boss-says-inspectors-will-visit-iran-sites-tehran-says-only-after-a-final-deal"},{"id":"p3zrfz","title":"Metro Detroit communities focus on e-bike safety following deadly crash","excerpt":"Many concerns about e-bikes and safety have been rising as they become more popular over the past few years.","content":"Many concerns about e-bikes and safety have been rising as they become more popular over the past few years.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/metro-detroit-communities-focus-e-bike-safety-following-deadly-crash","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amy.Lange@fox.com (Amy Lange)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:09:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-24t175644.724.jpg","slug":"metro-detroit-communities-focus-on-e-bike-safety-following-deadly-crash"},{"id":"mobmb6","title":"Southfield police asking the public for help finding missing, endangered 65-year-old man","excerpt":"Southfield police are asking the public for help finding a missing and endangered 65-year-old man.Harold Buchfinck, 65, was last seen on June 17 in Southfield wearing a black and red cardigan, black coat, blue jeans and black shoes. Police said he is known to frequent the Pontiac area.Harold is 6...","content":"Southfield police are asking the public for help finding a missing and endangered 65-year-old man.Harold Buchfinck, 65, was last seen on June 17 in Southfield wearing a black and red cardigan, black coat, blue jeans and black shoes. Police said he is known to frequent the Pontiac area.Harold is 6′2″ tall and weighs about 110 lbs. He has balding gray hair, brown eyes and a mustache. According to police, he is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Hyperlipidemia Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder.Anyone with information on Harold’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at (248) 796-5500.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/southfield-police-asking-the-public-for-help-finding-missing-endangered-65-year-old-man/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:02:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FNKNG3HC46FBXXLQWL7CH6ZOYZE.png","slug":"southfield-police-asking-the-public-for-help-finding-missing-endangered-65-year-old-man"},{"id":"4timff","title":"Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Grosse Pointe Park","excerpt":"Firefighters responded early this morning to a major house fire that broke out at a residence in Grosse Pointe Park on Wednesday.Large flames could be seen emanating from the roof around 7:15 a.m. at the residence in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street between Vernor Highway and Charlevoix Street ne...","content":"Firefighters responded early this morning to a major house fire that broke out at a residence in Grosse Pointe Park on Wednesday.Large flames could be seen emanating from the roof around 7:15 a.m. at the residence in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street between Vernor Highway and Charlevoix Street near the Detroit border.The homeowner, Pierre Vinson, told Local 4 that he started smelling smoke when he went to turn on the lights, and when he looked in the electrical panel he saw flames.“I immediately went downstairs to get my daughter out,” he said. “After that, it was just emergency mode ... pure adrenaline ... I knew it was something serious and I had to take action.”Both Vinson and his 11-year-old daughter were able to evacuate the home safely.No information has been released about the cause of the fire.Check back for more updates as this story develops.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/firefighters-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:32:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F5MPPKCXUGZEJJDUHD4T4W35NKQ.png","slug":"firefighters-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe-park"},{"id":"iphfkb","title":"Ypsilanti little league fields damaged by vandals with graffiti","excerpt":"Tragedy strikes a Metro Detroit baseball field after vandals destroyed the home of the Ypsilanti National Little League.","content":"Tragedy strikes a Metro Detroit baseball field after vandals destroyed the home of the Ypsilanti National Little League.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ypsilanti-little-league-fields-damaged-vandals-graffiti","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jamie.Sherrod@fox.com (Jamie Sherrod)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:08:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-24t175259.308.jpg","slug":"ypsilanti-little-league-fields-damaged-by-vandals-with-graffiti"},{"id":"pizmfo","title":"Communities focus on e-bike safety following recent crash","excerpt":"They're becoming more and more popular, especially this time of year. You see e-bikes everywhere you look, and that has many people concerned about safety.","content":"They're becoming more and more popular, especially this time of year. You see e-bikes everywhere you look, and that has many people concerned about safety.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-2g0tjv58zwtdc5ki","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:03:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fjhzptnt9m1uua8lt%2Fhz5u11kvudyr01n2.jpg","slug":"communities-focus-on-e-bike-safety-following-recent-crash"},{"id":"r7iouu","title":"Teen charged as an adult in deadly Warren crash during police chase","excerpt":"A 17-year-old is charged with murder, and four other juveniles are facing felonies accused of leading Warren police on a chase that ended in the death of an innocent Detroit driver. Police also held a press conference detailing the June 18 crash.","content":"A 17-year-old is charged with murder, and four other juveniles are facing felonies accused of leading Warren police on a chase that ended in the death of an innocent Detroit driver. Police also held a press conference detailing the June 18 crash.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/teen-charged-adult-deadly-warren-crash-during-police-chase","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Scott.Wolchek@fox.com (Scott Wolchek)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:00:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fteens-charged-in-deadly-warren-police-chase.jpg","slug":"teen-charged-as-an-adult-in-deadly-warren-crash-during-police-chase"},{"id":"6ug41y","title":"Cemeteries may need help, Here’s what we know","excerpt":"In 2024, three Lansing cemeteries brought in $495,000 in revenue, but costs added up to more than 1 million that same year.Every headstone in a cemetery represents a story; without maintenance, many of those stories are at risk of being lost to time.On June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 48 State T...","content":"In 2024, three Lansing cemeteries brought in $495,000 in revenue, but costs added up to more than 1 million that same year.Every headstone in a cemetery represents a story; without maintenance, many of those stories are at risk of being lost to time.On June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 48 State Tour will host a free event at the Rice Cemetery in Milan Township, the event aims to spread awareness on what we can do to help and how we can honor those who came before us.Michigan’s unique climate poses issues for maintenance; freeze-thaw cycles cause cracks and damage headstones every season.The state is home to more than 11k known cemeteries, many of which are older than the state.Some graves date back to before Michigan began issuing statewide death certificates in 1867, for some a headstone is the last remaining record that person ever lived.Andrew Noland, Sexton, Milan Township, and Jonathan Appel, Conservator, joined Local 4 Live to tell us more.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/cemetries-may-need-help-heres-what-we-know/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:11:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F7d5fb15a-1577-4c4f-9e52-cdc5fb6640cc%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"cemeteries-may-need-help-heres-what-we-know"},{"id":"g34ftt","title":"Prime Day: Here’s what you should know to get more bang for your buck","excerpt":"Amazon’s Prime Day runs this year as a four-day event and some deals may not be as good as they sound.The event started as a one-day sales event in 2015.According to Adobe Analytics are expected to bring in a record 26 Billion Dollars, 9% higher than last year’s revenue.Andrea Woroch joined Local...","content":"Amazon’s Prime Day runs this year as a four-day event and some deals may not be as good as they sound.The event started as a one-day sales event in 2015.According to Adobe Analytics are expected to bring in a record 26 Billion Dollars, 9% higher than last year’s revenue.Andrea Woroch joined Local 4 Live to tell us how we can save the most from deals and what’s really worth the money.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/prime-day-heres-what-you-should-know-to-get-more-bang-for-your-buck/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:08:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fb3bf3499-08b6-4a71-ab55-5196f1c1a46b%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"prime-day-heres-what-you-should-know-to-get-more-bang-for-your-buck"},{"id":"8bhr51","title":"Here’s how you can shop and help survivors for National Upcycling Day","excerpt":"A Macomb County thrift shop helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.The shop, Turning Point’s Second Hand Rose on Gratiot in Clinton Township was previously located in Mount Clemens.June 24 is National Upcycling Day.Upcycling means to transform an item into som...","content":"A Macomb County thrift shop helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.The shop, Turning Point’s Second Hand Rose on Gratiot in Clinton Township was previously located in Mount Clemens.June 24 is National Upcycling Day.Upcycling means to transform an item into something of equal or greater value without breaking it down into raw materials.Old clothing can fill up landfills quickly, but finding a new use can keep the environmental cleaner and help a family in need.Kiesha Hairston, director of administration for Turning Point joined Local 4 Live to tell us more.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/heres-how-you-can-shop-and-help-survivors-for-national-upcycling-day/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:08:29.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F8698adc0-60ed-492f-bfb5-2998c853073e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"heres-how-you-can-shop-and-help-survivors-for-national-upcycling-day"},{"id":"i51cd7","title":"Iran's uranium enrichment explained: What's at stake in US-Iran nuclear talks","excerpt":"Technical talks between the United States and Iran are continuing this week in Switzerland as the two countries work toward a final nuclear deal. A central priority for the White House is ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.A new memorandum of understanding commits Iran to not producing...","content":"Technical talks between the United States and Iran are continuing this week in Switzerland as the two countries work toward a final nuclear deal. A central priority for the White House is ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.A new memorandum of understanding commits Iran to not producing or developing a nuclear weapon. But Iran's president says the country will not give up the ability to enrich uranium entirely  and that distinction is at the heart of the negotiations.RELATED STORY | US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talksOne of the biggest issues in this 60-day negotiating period is the future of Iran's nuclear program and its uranium enrichment capabilities.\"It's a question of principle for Iran,\" said John Erath, senior director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. \"They have asserted a so-called right to enrich under the Non Proliferation Treaty. It's a fallacy. The nonproliferation treaty is silent on the matter. It does not say that there is a right to enrich, it does not say that there is a prohibition on enrichment.\"Uranium is a heavy metal found naturally in the Earth. To be used for energy or weapons, it must be modified to increase the concentration of the U-235 isotope.Natural uranium has a U-235 content of just 0.7%. To be useful in nuclear power plants, it is typically enriched to 3-5%. Tehran's nuclear research center requires uranium enriched to about 20%. Weapons-grade uranium is typically at 90%, though it can serve other purposes as well  such as powering nuclear submarines.Iran has previously enriched uranium to 60%, which nuclear security specialist Sbastien Philippe says it enriched enough to make a nuclear weapon. Philippe, who is also a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said a nuclear weapon made with uranium enriched to 60% might not be as powerful as one with uranium enriched to 90%, but it would still be more powerful than any conventional weapon you can think of.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to IranA potential deal with Iran could impose limits on enrichment levels. But one of the biggest challenges is addressing the highly enriched uranium Iran already possesses.\"Even if Iran was  were to not have any new enrichment capacity, that stockpile needs to be dealt with, because you can still build nuclear weapons straight away without further enrichment from it,\" said Sebastian Philippe, nuclear security specialist and professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.Experts believe conditions are right for a new nuclear deal, in part because Iran holds a significant point of leverage.\"Iran has a much better tool to force potential opponents to do what it wants by closing the Strait of Hormuz,\" Erath said. \"[Iran] doesn't need nuclear weapons to do that.\"The White House says Iran has agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country for the first time in years. Any final deal between the US and Iran on Iran's nuclear program is likely to include continued inspections for years to come.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/irans-uranium-enrichment-explained-whats-at-stake-in-us-iran-nuclear-talks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Stephanie Liebergen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:55:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"irans-uranium-enrichment-explained-whats-at-stake-in-us-iran-nuclear-talks"},{"id":"wp009l","title":"Fridays at the Station features 'Yacht Rock Soul' at Michigan Central in July","excerpt":"Last month, we told you all about Fridays at the Station kicking off summer at Michigan Central Station. Now, we're seeing what they have planned for July.According to Michigan Central, it will be Yacht Rock Soul, which is \"a Detroit reinterpretation of the soundtrack of summer.\"The event will be...","content":"Last month, we told you all about Fridays at the Station kicking off summer at Michigan Central Station. Now, we're seeing what they have planned for July.According to Michigan Central, it will be Yacht Rock Soul, which is \"a Detroit reinterpretation of the soundtrack of summer.\"The event will be led by Detroit musicians James Wailin and DJ Ricky B, and it won't be a traditional tribute show. Instead, organizers say Yacht Rock Soul uncovers the soul, R&B and groove influences in the familiar classics.\"For July's Fridays at The Station, experience Yacht Rock Soul, a one-of-a-kind live music experience that reimagines the beloved sounds of Yacht Rock through Detroit's unmistakable musical legacy,\" the listing reads.Tickets are $15 and available at the Michigan Central website.The new North Court Wine Bar will also be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 10 for the event. It's also open Friday, June 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There, they'll pour a curated selection of wine in The Station's Great Hall, plus outdoor seating along the building's north facade.\"Step inside one of Detroits most stunning rooms. Grab a glass. Settle in beneath the summer sky against a landmark thats been waiting a century for moments like these,\" the website reads.There will also be a full bar, local shopping and light food offerings for the event.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/fridays-at-the-station-features-yacht-rock-soul-at-michigan-central-in-july","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:51:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fridays-at-the-station-features-yacht-rock-soul-at-michigan-central-in-july"},{"id":"71ghy8","title":"Vandals damage little league fields in Ypsilanti","excerpt":"It's supposed to be a safe space for kids and families, not for graffiti and destruction. That's exactly what happened at Harris Park over the winter. Graffiti was sprayed all over the field house and street signs. Wood was torn down and rails were broken. All of this has been completely devastat...","content":"It's supposed to be a safe space for kids and families, not for graffiti and destruction. That's exactly what happened at Harris Park over the winter. Graffiti was sprayed all over the field house and street signs. Wood was torn down and rails were broken. All of this has been completely devastating for a nonprofit that serves 70% of kids who can't afford to play.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-vvcdtju3zddtz9r5","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:59:18.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftjo7jbtpnb87z80m%2F60qi69gqbro3vz0m.jpg","slug":"vandals-damage-little-league-fields-in-ypsilanti"},{"id":"saas4r","title":"Southfield police want help finding missing 14-year-old girl","excerpt":"Police are seeking information about a 14-year-old girl who went missing in Southfield.Brown is 14 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, 180 pounds, and has curly black hair.Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Summer Brown is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500.","content":"Police are seeking information about a 14-year-old girl who went missing in Southfield.Brown is 14 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, 180 pounds, and has curly black hair.Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Summer Brown is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/southfield-police-want-help-finding-missing-14-year-old-girl/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:06:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F4CGZBVBGVFESTCIL6S5CZABUJ4.png","slug":"southfield-police-want-help-finding-missing-14-year-old-girl"},{"id":"fuqjt1","title":"Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation","excerpt":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","content":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:38:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpatrick-and-liam.png","slug":"texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation"},{"id":"5sajtg","title":"US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict","excerpt":"The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter.","content":"The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/us-military-seeks-80b-cover-costs-iran-conflict","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:08:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282164772-scaled.jpg","slug":"us-military-seeks-another-80b-to-cover-costs-of-iran-conflict"},{"id":"uoxqv3","title":"City of Detroit plans upgrades to roads and bridges","excerpt":"Some roads and bridges in the city of Detroit are getting a major upgrade.\n\n\nIt's a multi-million-dollar road improvement project that's working to improve infrastructure across the city.","content":"Some roads and bridges in the city of Detroit are getting a major upgrade.\n\n\nIt's a multi-million-dollar road improvement project that's working to improve infrastructure across the city.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-sa78lj37fsqaigdh","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:56:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fptbzdffgvxf9nyuw%2F3c6q12oqr4p1ue49.jpg","slug":"city-of-detroit-plans-upgrades-to-roads-and-bridges"},{"id":"dtti8e","title":"Warden at Huron Valley women’s prison goes on ‘personal leave’ amid controversy over deaths","excerpt":"The warden of the state’s only women’s prison has gone on a temporary personal leave amid recent controversies over inmate deaths at the facility.Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) spokesman Lucas Verran confirmed with Local 4 on Wednesday that Warden Jeremy Howard has gone on a temporary ...","content":"The warden of the state’s only women’s prison has gone on a temporary personal leave amid recent controversies over inmate deaths at the facility.Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) spokesman Lucas Verran confirmed with Local 4 on Wednesday that Warden Jeremy Howard has gone on a temporary personal leave from the Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Pittsfield Township. Warden Michelle Floyd from the Cooper Street Correctional Facility in Jackson will temporarily serve in his place, Verran said. The news comes as the MDOC continues to investigate three inmate deaths that have occurred at Huron Valley since May 13, prompting concerns about the conditions at the prison and outrage from community members.Read more: Protesters rally outside Huron Valley Prison women’s prison after third inmate death in a monthAshley Hoath, 36, died June 6 at Trinity Health Hospital, several hours after being transferred via ambulance from Huron Valley. According to the MDOC, medical staff determined Hoath was in need of hospital care after an officer noticed she was feeling unwell. MDOC says Hoath was responsive at the time of transfer. Officials were notified of her death several hours later. A cause of death has not yet been determined.The full investigation includes a mortality review, an autopsy conducted by an independent medical examiner, and an administrative review of procedural compliance. Hoath, a Hillsdale County resident, was serving a 25- to 40-year sentence for second-degree murder after pleading guilty in 2017.Her daughter, Anala, said her mother had no prior medical conditions and that fellow inmates tried to get her help before it was too late.“Inmates reported that she was asking for aspirin and that she was in the bathroom for most of the day and that they tried asking the guards to get my mom medical attention, and they didn’t get my mom medical attention until she collapsed in that bathroom, and at that point she already went south,” Anala said.Anala described her mother as someone who had turned her life around.“She is not the evil person that people paint her to be,” she said. “Did she do some wrong things? Absolutely. But she was clean and off drugs; she was truly an amazing person. She has a heart of gold, and she was doing really well.”A pattern of deaths, scrutinyHoath’s death follows those of Rebecca Fackler, 57, who died May 17, and Khaira Howard, 28, who died May 13. The two deaths came just days apart.The prison was already under intense scrutiny before the latest death, facing allegations of toxic mold, leaking roofs, overcrowding, illicit drug use, poor ventilation, violence, and inadequate medical care. Multiple lawsuits and calls for investigations have mounted in recent months.Trische Duckworth, a local activist with Survivors Speak who protests outside the prison weekly and communicates regularly with women inside, called the latest death preventable.“This is medical neglect. Repeated medical neglect,” Duckworth said. “How many more women have to die before our woman governor and our women director of the Michigan Department of Corrections will do something? These are our siblings behind these walls, and they are dropping one by one. Somebody has to step in.”--> ‘Am I next?’: Inmates, families, lawmakers sound alarm after 3 deaths at Huron Valley women’s prisonLawmakers demand actionPressure is growing at both the state and federal levels. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell — who has been sounding the alarm about conditions at the prison since touring the facility in July 2023 — sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday, calling for immediate attention and urgent action to address health and safety concerns at the facility.“Concerns have been raised repeatedly by women in custody, their families, advocates, attorneys, medical professionals, and the public. Too many continue to report that the underlying problems remain unsolved,” she said. “It is essential that you give this issue your immediate attention and take urgent action to address the serious issues threatening the safety of these women under MDOC supervision.”Thirty state lawmakers from both parties have also signed a letter calling for MDOC Director Heidi Washington to resign, citing what they describe as “a pattern of denial, dishonesty, obfuscation, and obstruction” under her leadership.State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) was among those who signed the letter. She said the problems at Huron Valley, including overcrowding, a shortage of corrections workers, and a lack of access to healthcare and mental health treatment, have been building for years.She said removing the director, while necessary, is just the beginning.“The director not being there is not the only change that’s necessary. I think it’s a good starting point, but there is going to have to be massive improvements to the department overall for these things to stop happening,” Pohutsky said.The governor’s office directed all questions to MDOC.    6.8.26 Huron Valley Letter  by  brandon carr   MDOC responseWashington addressed the community directly in a statement following Hoath’s death:“To the loved ones and friends who have to bear this incredibly difficult news, as well as those who are currently residing or have family members housed at WHV, I want you to know that we are working aggressively to investigate the circumstances that led up to Ms. Hoath being sent to the hospital,” Washington said.Washington and healthcare leadership have been regularly on-site at the facility following the recent deaths. The department says it is also in the process of hiring additional full-time medical staff at the facility.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/warden-at-huron-valley-womens-prison-goes-on-personal-leave-amid-controversy-over-deaths/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:51:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FBVOLM2UNKJFZBLODN5KRA636EQ.png","slug":"warden-at-huron-valley-womens-prison-goes-on-personal-leave-amid-controversy-over-deaths"},{"id":"eqobut","title":"The best time to book a hotel to get the lowest price","excerpt":"Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is.A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays.\"Hotels do not want those rooms to go unfilled, so prices do tend to drop closer to the stay,\" said Melan...","content":"Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is.A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays.\"Hotels do not want those rooms to go unfilled, so prices do tend to drop closer to the stay,\" said Melanie Fish, travel expert and vice president of global PR at Hotels.com.The Hotels.com 2026 Hotel Price Index found the sweet spot for booking is eight to 14 days before your stay, saving about 23% compared to booking four months out.\"Now there's some risk involved in that, so I always make sure that I have a refundable hotel booked and then if I can beat it, great,\" Fish said.As of May, hotel and motel prices cost consumers 5.1% more compared to the same time last year, which means value is top of mind this summer travel season.Watch as a travel expert shows how to book a hotel room for the lowest price: The days to book a hotel to get the LOWEST rateFilters and flexibility driving savingsFish said travelers are increasingly using filters to find hotels and stretch their budgets.\"In the Hotel.com app, there are filters for family-friendly, for luxury, for LGBTQ-friendly, but the filter that is really attracting people's attention is that budget filter,\" she said. \"The use of it has gone up 1,800% this summer.\"Filters tied to free parking, meal plans and free breakfast are also drawing attention.\"Travelers are smart. They understand that the real cost is in the overall package of the stay, not just in the upfront price,\" she said.Fish said today's travelers are also more flexible when it comes to hotel location.\"If that means staying outside a city center or a little farther away from the activity, they're willing to do it,\" she said.More ways to save on summer hotel staysTravelers can save about 15% by starting their stay on a Sunday rather than a Friday. Friday is the priciest check-in day in the U.S., while Saturday ranks highest for international stays.Hotel rates are falling in a variety of domestic vacation destinations. To save on lodging, consider these markets: Lahaina, Maui, HI (-27%) Burlington, VT (-13%) North Myrtle Beach, NC (-10%) Las Vegas, NV (-10%) Bozeman, MT (-9%) Park City, UT (-8%) Billings, MT (-8%) Siesta Key, FL (-8%) Huntington Beach, CA (-8%) Syracuse, NY (-8%)Joining hotel rewards programs is another way to reduce costs. In the 2026 Hotel Price Index, \"rewards\" filters are up 820%, highlighting a growing reliance on points and other member benefits.If you still need to book a hotel this summer, don't panic! Waiting to book and checking in on a Sunday could work in your favor, so you don't waste your money.____________________________\"Don't Waste Your Money\" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. (\"Scripps\").___________________________Follow John: Facebook: John Matarese Money Instagram: @johnmataresemoney X/Twitter: @JohnMatareseFor more consumer news and money saving advice, go to www.dontwasteyourmoney.com","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/dont-waste-your-money/the-best-time-to-book-a-hotel-to-get-the-lowest-price","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"John Matarese","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:23:04.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-best-time-to-book-a-hotel-to-get-the-lowest-price"},{"id":"chlmtw","title":"Dialysis Center closed after death, multiple illnesses","excerpt":"Amid the investigation, Novi Police learned from Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital that several patients who had recently received treatment at the DaVita center had sought medical care at the hospital.","content":"Amid the investigation, Novi Police learned from Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital that several patients who had recently received treatment at the DaVita center had sought medical care at the hospital.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-3nwdrcyy07ha6jh8","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:52:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frh6hrz7ss2tvh0ou%2Fmbnj4x6nv334m29r.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dialysis-center-closed-after-death-multiple-illnesses"},{"id":"zh7y8a","title":"Teens charged in deadly Warren police chase","excerpt":"Warren police say it was a tragedy that could've been prevented if 17-year-old Deyarin Marsh pulled over. \n\n\nWarren police initiated their traffic stop in a neighborhood not far from 8 Mile and Schoenherr, where the crash ended. They had multiple reports of stolen vehicle crimes in that area, saw...","content":"Warren police say it was a tragedy that could've been prevented if 17-year-old Deyarin Marsh pulled over. \n\n\nWarren police initiated their traffic stop in a neighborhood not far from 8 Mile and Schoenherr, where the crash ended. They had multiple reports of stolen vehicle crimes in that area, saw a truck with a headlight out, noticed teens inside with ski masks, attempted a traffic stop, and the chase was on.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kkad6asyhatvdahw","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:43:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fswg9492rtg7vvb9q%2F0ser8w3zrb1aift7.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teens-charged-in-deadly-warren-police-chase"},{"id":"c2hzhi","title":"Here’s an event for all ages and accessibility in West Bloomfield","excerpt":"A local nonprofit is turning a community space into a fun-filled village designed with accessibility in mind.On June 28 from 1-3 p.m. Jarc’s Fun Village will be in West Bloomfield hosting games, music, art, a sensory-friendly space and activities for people of all ages. Jarc aims to help families...","content":"A local nonprofit is turning a community space into a fun-filled village designed with accessibility in mind.On June 28 from 1-3 p.m. Jarc’s Fun Village will be in West Bloomfield hosting games, music, art, a sensory-friendly space and activities for people of all ages. Jarc aims to help families of those with developmental disabilities by finding fun, welcoming and inclusive activities.Shaindle Braunstein, CEO of Jarc joined Local 4 Live to tell us about the organization and the event.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/heres-an-event-for-all-ages-and-accessibility-in-west-bloomfield/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:31:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F898423ae-a55b-484d-a8ef-227b141813f3%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heres-an-event-for-all-ages-and-accessibility-in-west-bloomfield"},{"id":"feedam-74686","title":"How to Find Free Food in Detroit: Pantries, SNAP & WIC","slug":"how-to-find-free-food-in-detroit","excerpt":"Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Detroit: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.","content":"If groceries didn't fit the budget this month in Detroit, you don't need a statistic to tell you that — you need to know where to get free food near you today, and whether the place you drive to will actually be open when you arrive. The fastest path is usually the simplest: a directory you can search by ZIP code or city, plus a phone line that answers around the clock. Feed America (feedam.org) runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the country.\n\nSearch 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. No account, no fee. Visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, start with the phone. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a local referral specialist — free, 24 hours a day — who can point you to nearby pantries, meal sites, and benefit offices. United Way's 211 network fielded about 19 million requests for help in 2025. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. The USDA's National Hunger Hotline does the same at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) in Spanish.\n\nIf you'd rather look yourself, search by your ZIP code or city at feedam.org — then call the listing to confirm hours before you go.\n\nWhere to get free food today in Detroit:\n\n— Food pantries hand out groceries: canned and boxed staples, fresh produce, dairy, sometimes meat, occasionally baby formula and diapers.\n— Soup kitchens and community meal sites serve hot, ready-to-eat meals, often with no questions asked.\n— Free and reduced-price school meals feed kids during the school year; summer meal sites and Summer EBT (SunBucks) help cover the gap when school is out.\n— SNAP and WIC offices help you apply for monthly grocery benefits, and many people who qualify never sign up.\n— Community health centers and senior nutrition programs round out the map for older adults and families juggling food and medical bills.\n\nAll of the above are in the Feed America directory at feedam.org. Search by ZIP code, filter by service, and call the listing before you go.\n\nHow many people are in the same spot? More than most people guess. The USDA estimates that 13.7% of U.S. households — about 18.3 million households, or 47.9 million people, including 7.3 million children — were food insecure at some point in 2024 (USDA Economic Research Service). It may be the last figure like it for a while: USDA announced in September 2025 that it was ending the long-running survey behind the report.\n\nThe safety net is tightening at the same time. SNAP, what many still call food stamps, helped an average of 41.7 million people a month in fiscal year 2024 — roughly 1 in 8 U.S. residents (USDA). Under Public Law 119-21, signed in July 2025, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law's nutrition provisions will cut federal SNAP spending by roughly $187 billion over ten years — about one-sixth of the program — and that expanded work requirements will reduce SNAP enrollment by about 2.4 million people in a typical month (Congressional Research Service). That's why searches like \"food stamps office near me\" and \"free groceries near me\" keep climbing.\n\nCall before you go — listings go stale fast. When researchers visited 50 listed food pantries in the Bronx for a 2019 study in the Journal of Community Health, only half were open as expected (Ginsburg et al.). Hours change, sites move, and online listings lag behind. A five-minute phone call can save you a wasted afternoon and a tank of gas — which is exactly why a directory is only as good as how current it's kept. The Feed America directory at feedam.org shows the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nWhat Feed America is, and how to be sure who you're supporting. Feed America is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the United States — 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing, across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. Pantries, soup kitchens, school and summer meal sites, WIC offices, community health centers, senior nutrition programs, and retailers that accept SNAP — all searchable by ZIP code or city, in English or Spanish, with no account and no fee, at feedam.org.\n\nBeyond the directory, Feed America puts food directly into the community — stocking neighborhood food-pantry drop boxes with groceries and household basics, and providing snacks for children's reading and enrichment programs at neighborhood libraries.\n\nFeed America is an independent organization and is distinct from other charities with similar names. To be certain which one you're supporting, confirm the IRS registration — EIN 92-1761881 — on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov. Feed America's profile is also on Candid, Charity Navigator, and ProPublica.\n\nFrequently asked questions.\n\nQ: Where can I get free food today in Detroit?\nA: Visit feedam.org and search by your ZIP code or city. The Feed America directory lists 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — including pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC offices — across all 50 states, DC, and US territories. You can also dial 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 898-211), or call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY anytime for a free 24/7 referral.\n\nQ: What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?\nA: A food bank is a large warehouse that collects and stores food in bulk and supplies smaller agencies. A food pantry is the local site where families actually pick up groceries. Most people in need visit a pantry, which a food bank stocks behind the scenes.\n\nQ: Do you have to qualify to use a food pantry?\nA: Usually not. Most pantries serve anyone in need and often ask for no ID, no proof of income, and no appointment. When in doubt, call first and ask what to bring.\n\nQ: I'm a senior — can I still get help?\nA: Very likely. An estimated 16 million adults 50 and older who qualified for SNAP weren't enrolled in 2022 — 59% of those eligible in that age group (AARP Public Policy Institute and Mathematica, 2025). If you assumed you wouldn't qualify, it's worth another look. Feed America's directory at feedam.org also lists senior nutrition programs.\n\nQ: How do I check that a food pantry is open right now?\nA: Call before you go. Listed hours are frequently outdated — one study found only half of listed pantries were open as posted. Feedam.org gives you the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nQ: How do I know my donation is reaching the organization I intend?\nA: Check the EIN. Every U.S. charity has a unique one, and it's the reliable way to tell similarly named organizations apart. Feed America's is 92-1761881 — look it up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov before you give.\n\nIf you're able to help, you can support that work at feedam.org/donate. Donations to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) — an independent 501(c)(3), distinct from other charities with similar names — are tax-deductible; confirm the EIN on IRS.gov before you give.\n\nAnd if you're reading this because you need food right now in Detroit, skip the donation and go straight to the search: visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code or city to find pantries, free meals, and benefit offices near you — then call ahead to confirm hours.\n\nBottom line: Feed America's directory at feedam.org is the fastest single tool for finding food assistance near you. Search 567,859+ verified resources by ZIP. Free. No account. Call the listing to confirm hours.","url":"https://feedam.org/","source":"Feed America","author":"Editorial Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:51:42.318Z","category":"Local Services","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev%2Fimg%2Ffeedam%2Ffind-free-food-hero.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"featured":true,"imageAlt":"A volunteer drops off bags of groceries at a community food pantry donation box; a child colors a thank-you sign at a neighborhood library."},{"id":"52qao6","title":"Warren hit-and-run driver sentenced in death of missing boy with autism","excerpt":"A Warren man will spend at least three years in prison for his role in a hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old boy with autism.According to authorities, Justin Spangle was driving his car in Roseville on Aug. 18, 2023, when he struck the boy near the border with Warren.The boy had been reported m...","content":"A Warren man will spend at least three years in prison for his role in a hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old boy with autism.According to authorities, Justin Spangle was driving his car in Roseville on Aug. 18, 2023, when he struck the boy near the border with Warren.The boy had been reported missing just hours before he was hit and died at the scene.Spangle was arrested four days later after police tracked down the vehicle.Charges, evidence tampering allegationsIn January 2024, Spangle was charged with driving while license suspended causing death, tampering with evidence, failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death.Prosecutors said Spangle had replaced his car’s cracked windshield shortly after the crash.No-contest plea entered day before trialOn May 5 -- the day before his jury trial was scheduled to begin -- Spangle pleaded no contest to all three charges.His defense requested that he be sentenced to 36 to 71 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections. On Tuesday, June 23, Spangle was sentenced to three to 15 years.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/warren-hit-and-run-driver-sentenced-in-death-of-missing-boy-with-autism/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:13:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FHMYHWHVIOZD4TOYVY7PCE5AZDE.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"warren-hit-and-run-driver-sentenced-in-death-of-missing-boy-with-autism"},{"id":"act9pe","title":"Garden City man pleads guilty to charges for crashing Tesla into Ferndale store","excerpt":"A Garden City man who crashed his Tesla into a Ferndale business in April entered a guilty plea in the case during a pre-trial hearing held Monday at the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac.Emad Rehman, 26, was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a...","content":"A Garden City man who crashed his Tesla into a Ferndale business in April entered a guilty plea in the case during a pre-trial hearing held Monday at the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac.Emad Rehman, 26, was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $1,000 fine) and driving with a suspended license (misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine) in connection with the April 24 crash, which occurred after Rehman reportedly fled from police.Police say the pursuit began in Royal Oak after Rehman ran a red light in a white Tesla Model 3. He then started weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed before losing control of the car and crashing into a Verizon store on Woodward Avenue and Lewiston Avenue, officials said.Rehman had a suspended license, outstanding warrants and didn’t have insurance, according to the prosecutor’s office. “It’s fortunate this incident ended without any injuries,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald after the crash. “The defendant’s alleged actions recklessly endangered countless motorists and damaged a business.”Rehman is due back in court at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2026, for his sentencing.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/garden-city-man-pleads-guilty-to-charges-for-crashing-tesla-into-ferndale-store/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:55:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FSJDULNHY6RFULC3AQWDVTPKKR4.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"garden-city-man-pleads-guilty-to-charges-for-crashing-tesla-into-ferndale-store"},{"id":"3spr7s","title":"Novi DaVita Dialysis closed amid death investigation, hospitalizations","excerpt":"A DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed as authorities are investigating a death and multiple medical incidents.","content":"A DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed as authorities are investigating a death and multiple medical incidents.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/davita-dialysis-novi-death-hospitalization-investigation","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:24:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FPolice-lights.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"novi-davita-dialysis-closed-amid-death-investigation-hospitalizations"},{"id":"ez9po9","title":"Teen facing murder charge, four juveniles also charged in deadly crash in Warren","excerpt":"An innocent motorist was killed after a vehicle filled with juveniles fleeing police struck a vehicle at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr.","content":"An innocent motorist was killed after a vehicle filled with juveniles fleeing police struck a vehicle at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/deadly-crash-update-warren-police-prosecutor-give-update","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:12:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-9.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-facing-murder-charge-four-juveniles-also-charged-in-deadly-crash-in-warren"},{"id":"741kim","title":"Auburn Hills residents concerned over Amazon drone deliveries","excerpt":"Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service is now a regular sight in parts of Oakland County, and in Auburn Hills, city leaders want to know what residents think about it.","content":"Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service is now a regular sight in parts of Oakland County, and in Auburn Hills, city leaders want to know what residents think about it.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/auburn-hills-residents-concerned-over-amazon-drone-deliveries","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Dave.Spencer@fox.com (Dave Spencer)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:40:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-23t232612.018.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"auburn-hills-residents-concerned-over-amazon-drone-deliveries"},{"id":"atqbro","title":"Some residents concerned over Amazon drone deliveries","excerpt":"FOX 2 has been speaking with people who both support the service and have concerns about it.\n\n\nCity leaders say those concerns will not fall on deaf ears. However, what happens with those comments is not really up to the city. Instead, oversight falls to the Federal Aviation Administration, which...","content":"FOX 2 has been speaking with people who both support the service and have concerns about it.\n\n\nCity leaders say those concerns will not fall on deaf ears. However, what happens with those comments is not really up to the city. Instead, oversight falls to the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates the airspace.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-tx99ozg0j2dm7dbq","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:32:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fyjsxr44ex6289i4m%2Fhi7f7c3k7fueqsek.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"some-residents-concerned-over-amazon-drone-deliveries"},{"id":"7hwb3e","title":"Lincoln Park doorbell camera captures escalating neighbor dispute","excerpt":"Doorbell cameras, love them or hate them, what would we do without them at this point? They've been capturing crimes and all kinds of bizarre behavior for years.","content":"Doorbell cameras, love them or hate them, what would we do without them at this point? They've been capturing crimes and all kinds of bizarre behavior for years.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/lincoln-park-doorbell-camera-captures-escalating-neighbor-dispute","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jessica.Dupnack@fox.com (Jessica Dupnack)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:13:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdoorbell-camera-captures-neighbor-dispute.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lincoln-park-doorbell-camera-captures-escalating-neighbor-dispute"},{"id":"aihqc8","title":"Parent speaks out on offensive stickers at Birmingham School","excerpt":"A night dedicated to multiculturalism and learning about different backgrounds and ethnicities is now tainted by the discovery of disturbing imagery found at one of the tables.","content":"A night dedicated to multiculturalism and learning about different backgrounds and ethnicities is now tainted by the discovery of disturbing imagery found at one of the tables.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-0l36c2or2qf0v8fc","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:10:17.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fcb8kccilneva9kgc%2F1gxfmtx5q6q6j79e.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"parent-speaks-out-on-offensive-stickers-at-birmingham-school"},{"id":"6t0hvh","title":"Doorbell camera captures neighbor dispute","excerpt":"This story started as what seemed like a typical neighborhood dispute over kids playing where they shouldn't be. Then things quickly escalated.\n\n\nIn the video, a man appears to pick a fight with the doorbell camera. He was reportedly upset with homeowner Sonja Basley.","content":"This story started as what seemed like a typical neighborhood dispute over kids playing where they shouldn't be. Then things quickly escalated.\n\n\nIn the video, a man appears to pick a fight with the doorbell camera. He was reportedly upset with homeowner Sonja Basley.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-4xhozsgvu471inps","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:59:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fs01t8mpv67hge33j%2F0k25ncg60atrimgm.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"doorbell-camera-captures-neighbor-dispute"},{"id":"85ohon","title":"ACRL speaks out on offensive stickers at Birmingham School","excerpt":"The kids have been targeted following the discovery of offensive stickers during a Beverly Elementary School multicultural event. \n\n\nThe press conference will stream in the player above.","content":"The kids have been targeted following the discovery of offensive stickers during a Beverly Elementary School multicultural event. \n\n\nThe press conference will stream in the player above.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-sxl8k0vqmam9ezqc","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:13:07.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F1ixmg3i20v9ckecw%2Fsb49m14tc4l91j0y.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"acrl-speaks-out-on-offensive-stickers-at-birmingham-school"},{"id":"4kxnha","title":"Man accused of trying to break into Hazel Park home admits to multiple home invasions, police say","excerpt":"A Detroit man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to break into a Hazel Park home while children were inside. Police said he later admitted to breaking into other homes in the area.Earl Chambers, 61, was charged with first-degree home invasion, second-degree home invasion, larceny o...","content":"A Detroit man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to break into a Hazel Park home while children were inside. Police said he later admitted to breaking into other homes in the area.Earl Chambers, 61, was charged with first-degree home invasion, second-degree home invasion, larceny of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm while committing a crime and first-degree attempted home invasion.Chambers is accused of trying to break into a Hazel Park home on June 19, but ran off when a 15-year-old living in the home saw him. The 15-year-old, who was watching his siblings and cousin while his mother was away at work, told police he saw a man, later identified as Chambers, in the front doorway of the home several weeks before the alleged home invasion happened, saying he heard Chambers talking to his 5-year-old sibling. The teen called out for another sibling and went to grab a knife from the kitchen, just as Chambers ran off. The teen reported what happened to his mother at the time, but not to police.On June 19, just before 3 p.m., the 15-year-old told police he went outside to take in a trash can from the curb when he saw Chambers standing at the corner looking at him. The teen ran inside, locked all the doors and grabbed a knife for protection. He told the other children to hide in a bedroom and keep quiet.The teen told police he then heard Chambers trying to force his way into the home through the back door. The 15-year-old called his mother, who told him to call police. Chambers then allegedly ripped open a window screen to get inside. Chambers then ran off after seeing the teen in the home.Chambers was later arrested two blocks away.Police said Chambers, in an interview with detectives, admitted he commits home invasions to support his drug addiction. He allegedly admitted to two other home invasions in Hazel Park and one in Ferndale.According to police, Chambers is suspected of having been involved in at least seven other home invasions between Hazel Park and Ferndale.He was arraigned on June 23, and his bond was set at $500,000.According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, Chambers was previously convicted of multiple home invasions in 2011, 2010 and 2019. He was also convicted of unarmed and armed robbery in the 1980s.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/man-accused-of-trying-to-break-into-hazel-park-home-admits-to-multiple-home-invasions-police-say/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:20:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FA6TQOWJMOVEUVI5GZWS5ARF5XQ.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-trying-to-break-into-hazel-park-home-admits-to-multiple-home-invasions-police-say"},{"id":"c3qvmt","title":"Morning 4: Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Grosse Pointe — and more news","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Grosse PointeFirefighters responded early this morning to a major house fire that broke out at a residence in Grosse Pointe on We...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Grosse PointeFirefighters responded early this morning to a major house fire that broke out at a residence in Grosse Pointe on Wednesday.Large flames could be seen emanating from the roof around 7:15 a.m. at the residence in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street near the border with Grosse Pointe Park.The homeowner, Pierre Vinson, told Local 4 that he started smelling smoke when he went to turn on the lights, and when he looked in the electrical panel he saw flames.“I immediately went downstairs to get my daughter out,” he said. “After that, it was just emergency mode...pure adrenaline — I knew it was something serious and I had to take action.\"Read more here.Few Details, many questions remain after Detroit police shooting near fireworks leaves man injuredQuestions remain about a downtown Detroit shooting that left one person in critical condition Monday, just hours before the Ford Fireworks show.Detroit police say the incident began when officers spotted a 19-year-old with a rifle and arrested him.A second man in the same group, who police say was also armed, ran from officers and was eventually shot.The shooting happened near an apartment complex near Bates and Farmer streets.Read more here.Former Vista Maria residents hold large gathering as abuse lawsuit expands against nonprofitFormer residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall brought together women who say they endured physical, psychological, and sexual abuse while living at the all-girls facility as minors.The lawsuit, filed April 13, alleges Vista Maria staff subjected residents to psychological and physical abuse and sexual abuse, including assault, molestation, nonconsensual touching and harassment, along with unsafe conditions and negligence.Read more here.Detroit Lions announce 2026 Training Camp fan schedule — here’s how to get ticketsFans will soon have the opportunity to attend the Detroit Lions’ 2026 Training Camp.The Training Camp will be held at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park from Aug. 2 through Aug. 19. Tickets are required to attend Training Camp.Fans can claim their free tickets, limited to four per person, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Lions Loyal Members will receive an email with separate information on how to claim their tickets through early registration beginning July 14 for Club Members and July 15 for Reserve Members.Read more here.Weather: Rain returns Wednesday before a much warmer pattern arrives next weekWe start with some sunshine today, but clouds will continue to increase across Southeast Michigan as showers move into the region this afternoon. While a few rumbles of thunder cannot be ruled out, the overall thunderstorm threat during the daytime hours remains low.Rain chances will continue through tonight, with scattered showers and a slightly better chance for thunderstorms developing overnight. More Local HeadlinesNational HeadlinesWorld HeadlinesSports Headlines","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/morning-4-firefighters-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe-and-more-news/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:40:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F5MPPKCXUGZEJJDUHD4T4W35NKQ.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"morning-4-firefighters-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire-in-grosse-pointe-and-more-news"},{"id":"k84tl4","title":"Rain returns Wednesday before a much warmer pattern arrives next week","excerpt":"We start with some sunshine today, but clouds will continue to increase across Southeast Michigan as showers move into the region this afternoon. While a few rumbles of thunder cannot be ruled out, the overall thunderstorm threat during the daytime hours remains low.Rain chances will continue thr...","content":"We start with some sunshine today, but clouds will continue to increase across Southeast Michigan as showers move into the region this afternoon. While a few rumbles of thunder cannot be ruled out, the overall thunderstorm threat during the daytime hours remains low.Rain chances will continue through tonight, with scattered showers and a slightly better chance for thunderstorms developing overnight. Most storms are expected to remain below severe limits, but periods of moderate rainfall may occur. The unsettled weather continues into Thursday as additional showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening. A few stronger storms could produce isolated damaging wind gusts, although the overall severe weather threat remains on the lower end.Conditions begin to improve on Friday as drier air works into the region. Most of Southeast Michigan should remain dry, but communities closer to the Ohio state line could still see a passing shower or two. The weather pattern turns much more summer-like for the weekend. Temperatures will warm into the low 80s Saturday and Sunday with a mix of sun and clouds, providing excellent pool and lake days!Even hotter weather is expected to arrive early next week. A surge of warmer and more humid air will push temperatures well above average beginning Monday and continuing through at least the middle of next week. High temperatures are likely to approach 90 degrees by Tuesday, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Along with the heat and humidity, periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms will return through the first half of next week.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/rain-returns-today-before-a-much-warmer-pattern-arrives-next-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T09:23:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F442a5657-ebfb-405f-9fc8-ce255d7d9578%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rain-returns-wednesday-before-a-much-warmer-pattern-arrives-next-week"},{"id":"artnns","title":"Detroit city leaders weigh in on curfew violations amid police shooting","excerpt":"Nearly two hours before an 8 p.m. curfew went into effect for the Ford Fireworks in Detroit, police shot an 18-year-old male who was allegedly armed with a weapon near Campus Martius Park during a police chase.","content":"Nearly two hours before an 8 p.m. curfew went into effect for the Ford Fireworks in Detroit, police shot an 18-year-old male who was allegedly armed with a weapon near Campus Martius Park during a police chase.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-city-leaders-weigh-curfew-violations-amid-police-shooting","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Ingrid.Kelley@fox.com (Ingrid Kelley)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:54:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcity-leaders-weigh-in-on-shooting-curfew-violators.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-city-leaders-weigh-in-on-curfew-violations-amid-police-shooting"},{"id":"biyaqf","title":"Detroit Lions announce 2026 Training Camp fan schedule -- here’s how to get tickets","excerpt":"Fans will soon have the opportunity to attend the Detroit Lions’ 2026 Training Camp.The Training Camp will be held at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park from Aug. 2 through Aug. 19.Tickets are required to attend Training Camp. Fans can claim their free tickets, limited to four per person...","content":"Fans will soon have the opportunity to attend the Detroit Lions’ 2026 Training Camp.The Training Camp will be held at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park from Aug. 2 through Aug. 19.Tickets are required to attend Training Camp. Fans can claim their free tickets, limited to four per person, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Lions Loyal Members will receive an email with separate information on how to claim their tickets through early registration beginning July 14 for Club Members and July 15 for Reserve Members.Here are the training camp dates for the general public:Aug. 3Aug. 4Aug. 5Aug. 10Aug. 19Here are the training camp dates for Lions Loyal Members only:Aug. 2Aug. 7Aug. 16Aug. 17There will also be a private, invite-only practice on Aug. 11.Training Camp offers the following activities for fans of all ages:Photos with Roary, the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, and Lions Legends.Daily giveaways, interactive games and activities. Free face painting and balloon artists.Local Detroit-area food trucks on-site with food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Post-practice autograph sessions, select Lions players will sign autographs for fans around the venue (please note, autographs are not guaranteed with entry).On-site merchandise trailer for fans to purchase the latest official Lions merchandise. Pet Adoption Day, presented by Pet Supplies Plus, will offer fans the opportunity to adopt dogs of various breeds and ages, as well as giveaways and gift cards.To claim free tickets, visit the Detroit Lions website. All seating at the Training Camp for fans is first-come, first-served.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/detroit-lions-announce-2026-training-camp-fan-schedule-heres-how-to-get-tickets/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-24T09:00:01.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FAJOFXGF7FZG6LPHKUMCDZ6LKJ4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-lions-announce-2026-training-camp-fan-schedule-heres-how-to-get-tickets"},{"id":"boiu9j","title":"Former Vista Maria residents hold large gathering as abuse lawsuit expands against nonprofit","excerpt":"Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall brought together ...","content":"Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall brought together women who say they endured physical, psychological, and sexual abuse while living at the all-girls facility as minors. The lawsuit, filed April 13, alleges Vista Maria staff subjected residents to psychological and physical abuse and sexual abuse, including assault, molestation, nonconsensual touching and harassment, along with unsafe conditions and negligence.The original plaintiffs named in the suit are Sophia Knoblauch and Sarina Jensen, along with four additional former residents referenced in the complaint, some of whom were minors when placed at the facility through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and court orders. Attorneys for the plaintiffs have said they expect additional former residents to join.Janene Tague, who previously shared her experience with Local 4, attended Tuesday’s gathering and is being added as a plaintiff, according to attorney Moose Scheib. Tague said she lived at Vista Maria from September 2007 to July 2008 and described being physically restrained and improperly medicated by staff.“It needs to stop,” Tague said. “Profit over the well-being of vulnerable I don’t even want to say children individuals, needs to stop.”Scheib, who represents the plaintiffs, said survivors are also planning to meet with state lawmakers in Lansing this week to push for changes to Michigan’s civil statute of limitations for child abuse cases.“It’s 10 years from the age of majority,” Scheib said of the current time limit. “In most states, it’s 18, so it’s 10 years from your 18th birthday where you can come forward with abuses that happen in your childhood.”With allegations now coming to light years or even decades later, Scheib said he believes former residents should be able to bring civil claims at any age.“We don’t think that there should be some imaginary line in the sand to come forward,” he said. “Either way, you still have to prove your case.”Local 4 has reported extensively on Vista Maria since early 2025, when a 16-year-old resident went missing from the facility and was later found after several weeks, prompting deeper scrutiny. State records reviewed by Local 4 documented allegations, including threats, verbal abuse, and inappropriate relationships involving staff and residents, as well as concerns about restraints and reporting requirements.Vista Maria ended its residential program in 2025 but continues operating other services, including foster care and independent living programs, according to the organization.Vista Maria said in a statement that it has been notified of the lawsuit and is reviewing the allegations.“Vista Maria has been formally notified of the lawsuit and is reviewing the allegations,” the statement said. “We take matters involving the safety and well-being of youth very seriously, and we will address these claims through the legal process. Because of privacy and confidentiality laws, we cannot comment on specific individuals or circumstances. We remain fully committed to transparency within the bounds of the law, cooperation with appropriate authorities, and continued support for the youth and families we serve.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/investigations/2026/06/24/ex-vista-maria-residents-hold-large-gathering-as-abuse-lawsuit-expands-against-dearborn-heights-nonprofit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Mondrae Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:57:36.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F21061ddb-26c1-45b1-bbff-bf6b9f14328d%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-vista-maria-residents-hold-large-gathering-as-abuse-lawsuit-expands-against-nonprofit"},{"id":"t0kj52","title":"Umbrellas needed again in Metro Detroit: Tracking rain, warmup this week","excerpt":"Metro Detroit is enjoying another stretch of comfortable early-summer weather on Tuesday, with sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities across Southeast Michigan.The pleasant weather comes after a picture-perfect evening on...","content":"Metro Detroit is enjoying another stretch of comfortable early-summer weather on Tuesday, with sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities across Southeast Michigan.The pleasant weather comes after a picture-perfect evening on Monday, when clear skies and mild temperatures created favorable conditions for the Ford Fireworks and outdoor events.Those heading to Comerica Park for Tuesday night’s Detroit Tigers game against the New York Yankees can expect nearly ideal baseball weather.Temperatures are forecast to be around 75 degrees at first pitch at 6:40 p.m., slipping into the lower 70s during the middle innings and falling into the upper 60s by late evening under partly cloudy skies.WednesdayThe dry weather will continue overnight and into much of Wednesday, but changes are on the way.Clouds are expected to increase on Wednesday afternoon as the next weather system approaches the Great Lakes. While the morning will remain dry, showers could begin developing late in the afternoon, with rain becoming more widespread Wednesday evening and overnight.The timing could affect the Wednesday evening commute. Wet roads and reduced visibility may lead to slower travel times during the evening hours.Anyone with outdoor plans Wednesday evening, including youth sports, summer concerts, outdoor dining, or neighborhood events, should keep an eye on the forecast and have a backup indoor option available.The chance for showers and scattered thunderstorms continues Wednesday night and into Thursday.Rainfall amounts are generally light to moderate, although localized downpours are possible during any thunderstorm.Thursday and FridayThursday is expected to feature periods of showers and thunderstorms before conditions gradually improve Thursday night. Temperatures will remain seasonably comfortable, generally holding in the 70s through the end of the workweek.WeekendBy the weekend, summer heat begins making a return.High temperatures are forecast to climb to around 80 degrees Saturday, the mid-80s Sunday, and could reach 90 degrees by Monday. Humidity levels are also expected to increase, creating a much more summerlike feel after several days of cooler-than-average conditions. Additional rain chances may return at times over the weekend and early next week, though much of the period is not expected to be a washout.Next weekOnce the heat arrives, temperatures near 90 degrees or higher could last for several days, into the Fourth of July weekend.For now, Metro Detroiters are encouraged to enjoy the comfortable conditions while they last.Share your weather photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/23/umbrellas-needed-again-in-metro-detroit-tracking-rain-warmup-this-week/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:59:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fe31f8511-ff9f-4685-8843-af72aa01c60c%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"umbrellas-needed-again-in-metro-detroit-tracking-rain-warmup-this-week"},{"id":"5z3dbp","title":"Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown","excerpt":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","content":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/overturned-18-wheeler-releases-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:27:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmillions-of-bees-in-tx-from-queen-bee-supply-llc-5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"overturned-18-wheeler-releases-at-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown"},{"id":"kkm8r6","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states","excerpt":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","content":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-soda-candy-five-states","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:18:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fsnap-sign.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-on-soda-and-candy-in-five-states"},{"id":"k4ljt1","title":"Google data center in Van Buren Township would destroy 13 acres of wetlands","excerpt":"Michigan regulators are reviewing a wetland permit for Google’s planned data center in Van Buren Township, which would destroy 13.55 acres of wetlands in a county that has already lost 90% of them to development. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      The Google data c...","content":"Michigan regulators are reviewing a wetland permit for Google’s planned data center in Van Buren Township, which would destroy 13.55 acres of wetlands in a county that has already lost 90% of them to development. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      The Google data center would destroy 13.5 acres of wetlands that help absorb floodwaters in Wayne County, which has seen historic flooding in recent years.\n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will decide whether to approve the wetland permit, with additional environmental review by the EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Submit public comment on Michigan's water quality and wetland assessmentEGLE is accepting public comments until July 13, 2026, on the Draft 2026 Clean Water Act Integrated Report, which documents water quality conditions across Michigan including wetland health and flooding vulnerability.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n       Submit public comment on the wetland permit for Google's Van Buren Township data centerSubmit a comment on Panattoni's wetland permit for a Google data center.\nEGLE is accepting public comments until June 26 by email at jonesj71@michigan.gov.\n\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Michigan Wetlands Association\n       Friends of the Rouge\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    The public comment period on the wetland permit closes June 26, after which EGLE will decide whether to approve the wetlands permit for Google’s data center project.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nThe 1-gigawatt “Project Cannoli” data center is planned for 282 acres at the intersection of Haggerty Road and I-94. \n\n\n\nIt would permanently impact 13.55 acres of wetlands, require six culverts in regulated streams, and fill and abandon 573 linear feet of a stream for building construction, said John Jones, an environmental quality analyst with Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), said in an online public hearing Tuesday.\n\n\n\nDevelopers will offset wetland and stream impacts by purchasing wetland mitigation bank credits in the Huron River watershed and creating 1,174 feet of new stream channel on the property itself, Jones said.\n\n\n\nThe developer, Panattoni Development Co, proposed purchasing 20.6 acres of wetland mitigation bank credits in its project application.\n\n\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency will also review the project under provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will evaluate it for impacts to federally protected species, including bald eagles, Jones said.\n\n\n\nThe data center project requires soil erosion permit and utility installation approvals from the Wayne County Department of Public Services, according to a development agreement the township and Panattoni signed in May. \n\n\n\nThe township’s planning department granted preliminary site plan approval last month for the data center’s substation and switching station.\n\n\n\nAdam Kramer, head of North American data centers for Panattoni, previously said the project would be the largest taxpayer in Van Buren Township and one of the largest in Wayne County.\n\n\n\n‘Let’s not just get steamrolled’\n\n\n\nThe project application doesn’t adequately explain why so much acreage is needed, or why it can’t be developed on a brownfield site, Evan Rosin, a Wayne County Conservation District board member, told regulators Tuesday.\n\n\n\nThe region no longer contains much land with significant “ecosystem function,” and Google has the resources to mitigate and develop on a brownfield site, Rosin said.\n\n\n\n“Let’s not just get steamrolled by this fervor for these massive data centers,” he said.\n\n\n\nPanattoni looked at seven possible brownfield sites for the data center, including the McLouth Steel property in Trenton and Riverview, the former Ford Wixom assembly plant, and Detroit’s former Packard plant, the company said in a response to EGLE.\n\n\n\n“We recognize that EGLE may argue that the project could simply extend its development timeline to accommodate a brownfield location and thereby avoid wetland impacts. However, for mission‑critical data center infrastructure, schedule flexibility is not discretionary,” the developers said.\n\n\n\nEGLE’s Jones said there’s an opportunity to protect unaffected wetlands on the site with a permanent conservation easement.\n\n\n\nMichigan has had some poor wetland mitigation projects in the past, Jones said, adding that wetland mitigation banks “have come a long way.”\n\n\n\nPublic comment on the wetland permit is open until June 26. Comments can be made during on EGLE’s public notice site or submitted by email to jonesj71@michigan.gov.\n\n\n\nWetlands and flooding in Wayne County\n\n\n\nAttendees at Tuesday’s hearing said they’re concerned further wetland destruction in Wayne County could harm wildlife and ecosystems that help manage stormwater in an area that has seen historic flooding in recent years.\n\n\n\n“Wetlands provide critical habitat for many species but also operate as a buffer for flooding and erosion,” Lauren Eaton, monitoring manager at the nonprofit Friends of the Rouge, said during public comments Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nWetlands have a sponge-like ability to absorb water and help the region weather the periods of intense rainfall and drought, Eaton said. She encouraged EGLE to deny the permit, arguing the region needs the natural features to prevent flooding.\n\n\n\nWetlands were abundant in Michigan before European settlement, covering 17% of the state’s land. Wayne County lost 90% of its wetlands to development by 2005, according to a state report.  ","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/google-data-center-wetlands/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Brian Allnutt","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:53:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FProjectCannoli-1024x683.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"google-data-center-in-van-buren-township-would-destroy-13-acres-of-wetlands"},{"id":"5x521v","title":"Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison addresses rising curfew violations amid teen violence concerns","excerpt":"Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison is addressing the department’s increased enforcement of the city’s minor curfew rules as officials continue responding to concerns about teen violence during the summer months.Bettison provided an update to the Detroit City Council on Tuesday (June 23), outlinin...","content":"Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison is addressing the department’s increased enforcement of the city’s minor curfew rules as officials continue responding to concerns about teen violence during the summer months.Bettison provided an update to the Detroit City Council on Tuesday (June 23), outlining how the department is enforcing curfew violations while also connecting families with resources and support services.The chief said the department has seen an increase in curfew violations over the past several months as warmer weather brings more young people into public spaces.Detroit recorded 103 curfew violations in April and 92 violations in May, according to Bettison.Bettison said the department saw a significant increase during the Ford Fireworks event, with roughly 180 curfew violations reported.The city implemented a temporary expanded curfew ahead of Monday’s fireworks, requiring minors to be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m. The temporary restriction ended at 6 a.m. Tuesday.Bettison told council members that the goal is not only enforcement but also addressing underlying issues that may contribute to repeated violations.He said all curfew cases are handled by the same judge in the 36th District Court, where families can be connected with services if they are unable to pay fines or need additional support.“Parents, if they don’t, you know, they can’t pay the fine, or they don’t want to pay the fine, there’s an alternative where they can go through parental responsibility course training,” Bettison said. “Different avenues for the juveniles.”Bettison said the court process allows officials to look more deeply into possible causes of violations, including challenges families may be facing.“The 36th District Court really works on addressing the root cause of the problem because some parents may have a substance use disorder, you know, where it’s a bigger issue,” Bettison said. “Now, before the court was brought to the court’s attention, he will work on ensuring that they get into whatever specialty program is going to really deal with the root cause.”The update comes as city leaders continue focusing on youth safety efforts following recent concerns involving large gatherings, violence, and juvenile activity.Bettison said the department will continue balancing enforcement with efforts to provide resources and intervention for families across Detroit.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/detroit-police-chief-todd-bettison-addresses-rising-curfew-violations-amid-teen-violence-concerns/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr, Noelle Friel, Mondrae Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:35:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F45cf0e2b-3d1e-4ad3-9861-5786db214174%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-police-chief-todd-bettison-addresses-rising-curfew-violations-amid-teen-violence-concerns"},{"id":"75vox","title":"Few Details, many questions remain after Detroit police shooting near fireworks leaves man injured","excerpt":"Questions remain about a downtown Detroit shooting that left one person in critical condition Monday, just hours before the Ford Fireworks show.Detroit police say the incident began when officers spotted a 19-year-old with a rifle and arrested him. A second man in the same group, who police say w...","content":"Questions remain about a downtown Detroit shooting that left one person in critical condition Monday, just hours before the Ford Fireworks show.Detroit police say the incident began when officers spotted a 19-year-old with a rifle and arrested him. A second man in the same group, who police say was also armed, ran from officers and was eventually shot.The shooting happened near an apartment complex near Bates and Farmer streets. Demetrius, a resident who lives on the fifth floor, said he was on the phone when he heard gunfire.“I’m talking to my brother on the phone, ‘like I just seen some girls I’m trying to kick it with, blah, blah,’” Demetrius said. “Then I heard some shots. I look out the window. I kinda seen the guy running. They shot him, and he fell.”He described the scene as “crazy,” with a large police presence quickly converging on the area.According to the Detroit Police Department, officers first arrested the 19-year-old with the rifle. While that arrest was underway, another person in the group began walking away. Police say officers noticed that the person was armed and tried to take them into custody. The person ran, and officers chased them.DPD says an officer, fearing for his safety and the safety of the public, fired his weapon and hit the person several times. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.Local 4 contacted Detroit police multiple times on Tuesday (June 23) seeking additional details, including asking them eight questions. Three were about:The identity of the suspect who was shot.What specific actions led the officer to fear for his safety?How long the department expects the investigation to take?Requests were made by email and phone, but the department had not responded as of Tuesday evening.Mayor Mary Sheffield addressed the shooting briefly on Tuesday morning.“You had someone come down possibly with illegal guns, and it was just an unfortunate situation, and it just could have been worse,” Sheffield said. “So I know DPD is being briefed and an investigation is taking place now.”Teferi Brent, the senior director in the mayor’s office of neighborhood and community safety, didn’t discuss the shooting from Monday night but said that, aside from the shooting, the night was a success.“The chief and I were talking about this; we had the fewest amount of fights we’ve ever had,” Brent said, referring to the night.Brent said he and others with the city worked to make the Ford Fireworks show safe for everyone.Even foiling a teen takeover that was scheduled for Monday.“One of their most influential leaders was organizing a so-called teen takeover during the fireworks, and our CVI leaders were able to engage him have a healthy conversation with him and kind of redirect his efforts,” Brent said.And Brent said one of the biggest approaches they’re taking to engage teens is treating them with respect.Previous coverage","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/few-details-many-questions-remain-after-detroit-police-shooting-near-fireworks-leaves-man-injured/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock, Darrius Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:19:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fa04fd2d4-8c85-4112-b543-7a56a2293f90%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"few-details-many-questions-remain-after-detroit-police-shooting-near-fireworks-leaves-man-injured"},{"id":"n4e11e","title":"6 new schools, 20 years of work: Inside Dearborn’s $1.5B bond proposal","excerpt":"Dearborn Public Schools’ proposed $1.5 billion bond -- which district leaders say would replace or remodel every school over the next 20 years -- is officially headed toward the November ballot after the school board approved the ballot language Monday night.The board also hired Mike Esseily as s...","content":"Dearborn Public Schools’ proposed $1.5 billion bond -- which district leaders say would replace or remodel every school over the next 20 years -- is officially headed toward the November ballot after the school board approved the ballot language Monday night.The board also hired Mike Esseily as superintendent.“We have some schools that are over 100 years old,” Esseily said. “We have things in our classrooms that it comes to a specific point that you cannot use them anymore.”District leaders say the bond carries a 3.14-mill increase, but they insist it would not mean higher taxes for most Dearborn homeowners. They say the increase would be offset by a lower city debt millage and the elimination of an existing school operating millage.“So what your taxes are today, exactly one year from now if this bond passes, will be the same,” Esseily said.For Dearborn Heights homeowners, the district says the bond would have a small tax impact, while most of the increase homeowners may notice comes from correcting a past tax billing error.If approved, the bond would build six new schools -- all preschool-through-eighth-grade buildings -- and eventually bring major remodeling to every remaining school in the district.District officials warn that if the bond fails, money needed for infrastructure could come from other areas.“Anything we take to use for infrastructure is going to be having to take out of different areas that are critical to teaching and learning,” Esseily said.Nearly every voter Local 4 spoke with on and off camera said they would support the proposal.“I feel like our tax money is going to the roads and it should be invested in schools,” Ali Bazzi said.Dearborn voters last approved a school bond in 2013, but narrowly rejected a $240 million facilities bond in 2019, defeated by 242 votes.For more information on the bond proposal, click here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/6-new-schools-20-years-of-work-inside-dearborns-15b-bond-proposal/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Will Jones, Jason Wilger","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:52:22.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F17a10d66-f089-4454-acb3-09d75d3a758d%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"6-new-schools-20-years-of-work-inside-dearborns-15b-bond-proposal"},{"id":"4n0mi2","title":"‘We’re not a car wash’: Detroit family challenges water bills, claiming 110K gallons used in just 2 months","excerpt":"A Detroit mother and son are fighting back against water bills they say are wildly inaccurate, claiming they couldn’t have used more than 110,000 gallons of water in just two months.Roderick Wright and his mother share a 1,100-square-foot home. He says the bills they received for April and May si...","content":"A Detroit mother and son are fighting back against water bills they say are wildly inaccurate, claiming they couldn’t have used more than 110,000 gallons of water in just two months.Roderick Wright and his mother share a 1,100-square-foot home. He says the bills they received for April and May simply don’t add up.“Altogether it’s 110,000 gallons of water, we’re not a car wash,” Wright said.According to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s own estimates, the pair used enough water in those two months to shower 2,750 times or flush 4,400 toilets.A second bill only deepened Wright’s confusion.“A new bill came the other day saying that we used 46k gallons of water; at the same time last year we used 700-ish gallons of water,” Wright said.Wright contacted Detroit’s Water and Sewerage Department, believing there had been a mistake. On May 3, someone came out and replaced the meter, but the issues didn’t stop there.“When they did that, I thought the issue would be fixed. Now they’re still saying we had a runny toilet downstairs, the water tank is leaking, maybe we have a busted tank outside somewhere, which the plumber checked, and we have none of those issues,” Wright said.The dispute has taken a financial toll on Wright, who says he can’t afford the bill.His attempts to resolve the situation landed him on a payment plan with a tight deadline.“$1,136.36, if we don’t make this payment of $370 by July 6, then that’s what we’ll have to pay,” Wright said.A review of the bills found the numbers difficult to explain, particularly given a plumber’s report indicating no leaks during the inspection of the home. That information was brought directly to Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.“This is a residential home, we know their economic situation, we’re going to help resolve the large bill, applying our one-time leak policy,” Brown said.Brown maintained a leak was to blame for the irregular meter readings, but said he believes the issue has since been resolved. He added that the department plans to work with the Wright family to give them a fresh start.“We’ll look at what their average bill was during the other months and bring it in line with what would’ve taken place without the leak that occurred,” Brown said.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/were-not-a-car-wash-detroit-family-challenges-water-bills-claiming-110k-gallons-used-in-just-2-months/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Pamela Osborne, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:15:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F6222aedf-5d08-472c-b8bf-f49b9a987f0f%2Fimage.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"were-not-a-car-wash-detroit-family-challenges-water-bills-claiming-110k-gallons-used-in-just-2-month"},{"id":"d3o6pd","title":"‘Celebrate together’: DSO and Southwest Detroit unite for Clark Park Festival","excerpt":"Translation services done in partnership with El Central Hispanic News\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis story was originally published by El Central. \n\n\n\nFor over a century, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has been world-renowned for the immaculate acoustics of Orchestra Hall, but on Saturday, June...","content":"Translation services done in partnership with El Central Hispanic News\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nThis story was originally published by El Central. \n\n\n\nFor over a century, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has been world-renowned for the immaculate acoustics of Orchestra Hall, but on Saturday, June 27, the orchestra will trade the velvet-seated confines for the open air and cultural richness of Southwest Detroit’s Clark Park.\n\n\n\nThe Clark Park Culture and Arts Festival, located at 1130 Clark Ave, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., represents a shift in how a major institution connects with the community. Over the last several years, the DSO has been working behind the scenes to change its entire approach to community engagement, moving away from the old model of just popping into a neighborhood for a day and leaving.\n\n\n\nClare Valenti, Director of Community Engagement at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, noted that it’s been about six years since the DSO marked a shift in how it would continue engaging with the community, specifically in Detroit.\n\n\n\n“It was less about us sort of coming into a place and saying, ‘This is what we’re going to do,’ but really wanting to work together with community partners and local residents to co-create and curate these experiences together,” Valenti said.\n\n\n\nThat collaborative mindset completely flips the script on how classical music has traditionally interacted with urban neighborhoods. For decades, major symphonies operated under a “build it and they will come” mentality, which often created an invisible wall between the arts organizations and working-class communities. By bringing high-caliber music directly to the Southwest Detroit residents in “their own backyard”, the DSO is actively dismantling those walls by listening to what the community wants.\n\n\n\nPa La Parranda, a Venezuelan youth band. Credit: Detroit Symphony Orchestra\n\n\n\n“This is really not about what we want. It’s about what everyone (local Detroit residents) have told us that they want to see happen in their neighborhood. It really all just started with a few questions: ‘What do you want to celebrate? What do you love about living in Southwest Detroit? What do you love about your community, and how can we work together to highlight what that is? ‘” Valenti said.\n\n\n\nWhen the DSO enters a space with that much history, they are guests in the community’s living room. The lineup itself is a mix of classical and local culture, featuring a DSO string quartet playing selections by Central and Latin American composers, alongside young violin students from the Sphinx Overture program at Caesar Chavez Academy, the senior Ballet Folklorico group from the LA SED Youth and Senior Center, and local rock band Mondo Kane.\n\n\n\nFor Mondo Kane, a band with a combined 50-plus-year legacy, the Clark Park festival is a homecoming. Bassist and Mondo Kane band manager Joe Ramón emphasized that the Southwest neighborhood is the ultimate inspiration for their sound.\n\n\n\n“It is an honor to present our music and showcase rare oldies and doo-wop exactly as it was performed back then,” the band leader shared.\n\n\n\nLocal rock band Mondo Kane will perform at the Clark Park Arts Festival. Credit: Courtesy photo\n\n\n\n“We want the audience to just sit back, enjoy, or dance, while enjoying a trip down memory lane.”\n\n\n\nThis festival is about cultural equity, sharing resources, and meeting people where they are. To keep the collaborative connection going, the DSO meets with the planning committee, made up of local residents and organizations, monthly to develop community programming.\n\n\n\n“Especially given the climate that we’re in right now, we need these moments for joy,” Valenti noted.\n\n\n\n“When we had our first meeting of 2026, people just wanted a moment to experience joy and experience being together in community. So that’s part of why our tagline ended up being: Celebrate Together.“\n\n\n\nTo make sure that the celebration is accessible to everyone, the festival is completely free, ticketless, and packed with community resource booths alongside local food vendors.\n\n\n\nBeyond the food and performances, the festival is also creating a pipeline for the next generation of Detroit musicians. The DSO will have its Detroit Harmony initiative on-site, providing hands-on instrument exploration for kids and linking families with local music programs right in their neighborhood.\n\n\n\n“We believe at the DSO that music is for everyone. You don’t have to come to Orchestra Hall to experience music; there’s music throughout this entire city,” Valenti said.\n\n\n\n“Detroit Harmony provides instruments to any student in the city of Detroit who wants to learn how to play, and they can get connected with all of this for free. We want everyone to come out and have a wonderful day, but then we really want them to be able to connect with music throughout the entire year.”\n\n\n\nThe DSO isn’t interested in being a pop-up presence in Southwest Detroit because, as Valenti emphasized, Clark Park is like the backyard of the entire community, and events like these are an ongoing community effort.\n\n\n\n“We’re continuing to build other events throughout the year where we’re (the DSO) able to engage with our partners and Detroit residents; not just have it feel like we’re fly-by-night, popping up one day and then you’re not going to see us again for the year,” Valenti said.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/clark-park-arts-festival/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Amber Ogden","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fballet-folkorio-1.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C681%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrate-together-dso-and-southwest-detroit-unite-for-clark-park-festival"},{"id":"waazaw","title":"Watch: Coast Guard rescues injured sailor after boat runs aground on Lake Huron","excerpt":"The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured sailor after his vessel ran aground on Lake Huron south of Calcite, prompting an overnight response involving a rescue boat, helicopter crew, and rescue swimmer.Watchstanders at Sector Northern Great Lakes received a mayday call on Channel 16 at approximate...","content":"The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured sailor after his vessel ran aground on Lake Huron south of Calcite, prompting an overnight response involving a rescue boat, helicopter crew, and rescue swimmer.Watchstanders at Sector Northern Great Lakes received a mayday call on Channel 16 at approximately 9:36 p.m. Monday (June 22) from a 62-year-old man aboard a 32-foot sailing vessel. The mariner reported that his boat had sustained damage to its keel after running aground, but was not taking on water.A crew from Coast Guard Station St. Ignace launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium at 10:22 p.m. and arrived near the vessel shortly before midnight. After the boat crew arrived, the mariner reportedly suffered an injury.Rescue efforts were complicated when the vessel drifted farther into shallow water, preventing the response boat from reaching it safely. Watchstanders then coordinated with Air Station Traverse City, which launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to assist.The helicopter crew arrived on scene and deployed a rescue swimmer at approximately 2 a.m. on June 23, 2026. The swimmer successfully reached the stranded mariner, who was then hoisted aboard the aircraft and transported to Air Station Traverse City.Emergency medical personnel met the helicopter at the air station before transporting the man to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for further treatment.The Coast Guard did not release information on the extent of the man’s injuries, and no additional details on the vessel’s condition were immediately available. The incident remains under Coast Guard review.For more information, please contact Lt. Hanna Robinson, Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City Public Affairs Officer at 216-902-6020 or via email Hanna.J.Robinson@uscg.mil.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/watch-coast-guard-rescues-injured-sailor-after-boat-runs-aground-on-lake-huron/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:05:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fd4a2cf9e-aa98-4564-aa47-92981fbb3793%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"watch-coast-guard-rescues-injured-sailor-after-boat-runs-aground-on-lake-huron"},{"id":"ibja6f","title":"Oakland County man accused of attacking his mom, pointing gun at mother of his children","excerpt":"An Ortonville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking his mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children.Aaron Hutyra, 34, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence, possession of a firearm under the ...","content":"An Ortonville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking his mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children.Aaron Hutyra, 34, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence, possession of a firearm under the influence and two counts of felony firearm.Hutyra is accused of attacking his wheelchair-bound mother on June 21 and threatening to kill himself and his parents. The prosecutor’s office said he was intoxicated during the attack.His mother was hospitalized with several injuries, including a broken nose and a brain bleed. Hutyra is also accused of pointing a gun at the mother of his children.He was arraigned in court on June 23 and was given a $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court on July 2 for a probable cause conference.If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, free and confidential help is available 24/7 by calling the Michigan Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-VOICEDV.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/oakland-county-man-accused-of-attacking-his-mom-pointing-gun-at-mother-of-his-children/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:58:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FFFFTBX2NFBHKXI7JBDBBQXTFFM.png","slug":"oakland-county-man-accused-of-attacking-his-mom-pointing-gun-at-mother-of-his-children"},{"id":"g1li0b","title":"Bonnie Laskey Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1GSzNXeTBkUHJyZmpoVDRRemFLZW1va09aTU1DRk53RmZYaXJxZi1nTlRNNWFlN3VrVWJaRTlNQmVYdW9FV3Y1N29zNnRqaG5lMFFQYy00MjJpNG5RRzN3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Bonnie Laskey Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1GSzNXeTBkUHJyZmpoVDRRemFLZW1va09aTU1DRk53RmZYaXJxZi1nTlRNNWFlN3VrVWJaRTlNQmVYdW9FV3Y1N29zNnRqaG5lMFFQYy00MjJpNG5RRzN3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Bonnie Laskey Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1GSzNXeTBkUHJyZmpoVDRRemFLZW1va09aTU1DRk53RmZYaXJxZi1nTlRNNWFlN3VrVWJaRTlNQmVYdW9FV3Y1N29zNnRqaG5lMFFQYy00MjJpNG5RRzN3?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:52:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"bonnie-laskey-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"c6jano","title":"Whitmer appeals FEMA denial of aid after deadly Michigan tornadoes","excerpt":"Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she has filed an appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny federal assistance for Michigan residents affected by recent tornadoes. The request for emergency assistance stems from a deadly tornado outbreak that cause...","content":"Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she has filed an appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny federal assistance for Michigan residents affected by recent tornadoes. The request for emergency assistance stems from a deadly tornado outbreak that caused widespread destruction across Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties on March 6.The tornadoes claimed four lives, including a 12-year-old from Cass County and three adults from Union City. Considered the deadliest outbreak in 50 years, the tornadoes damaged numerous homes and businesses, overturned vehicles, sheared trees and caused significant power outages across the region.The hardest hit communities were in Southwest Michigan near Edwardsburg in Cass County, in and around the city of Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, and along the north side of Union Lake in Union City, Branch County.“Families are still recovering from the devastation caused by the March tornadoes,” Whitmer said in a news release. “These storms damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes, and tragically claimed four lives. While I’m disappointed that FEMA denied our request for Individual Assistance, our work is not over. We will keep fighting to deliver the support our residents deserve, and help affected communities recover and rebuild. Michiganders are strong. We will get through this together.” FEMA officials confirmed the denial of funding to aid with tornado loss on May 31.FEMA also denied funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), a support for communities to reduce future disaster risks and strengthen long-term resilience. Whitmer requested the presidential disaster declaration to help Southwest Michigan communities recover from the deadly tornadoes on April 1. Low-interest federal disaster loans remain available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by the March 6 tornadoes in Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties. Those eligible are encouraged to apply before the June 29 deadline. For more information on how to prepare before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit MIREADY or follow MSP/EMHSD on X and Facebook.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/whitmer-appeals-fema-denial-of-aid-after-deadly-michigan-tornados/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:27:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F6OAFLF4SAJCNPJY4VX5E2HS44Y.jpg","slug":"whitmer-appeals-fema-denial-of-aid-after-deadly-michigan-tornadoes"},{"id":"dd8ub3","title":"Don’t miss these garden tours around Metro Detroit","excerpt":"Every summer, community members of all ages gather in droves for the brief opportunity to stroll through some of Metro Detroit’s most lavish and beautifully-curated private gardens via local garden tours. While some garden walks and/or tours have already taken place this summer, there are several...","content":"Every summer, community members of all ages gather in droves for the brief opportunity to stroll through some of Metro Detroit’s most lavish and beautifully-curated private gardens via local garden tours. While some garden walks and/or tours have already taken place this summer, there are several more planned over the next few months for those looking for a little garden inspiration:🌻Trailwood Garden Club Garden Walk11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23Explore five private gardens throughout Plymouth, Canton and Northville, with each offering its own unique inspiration and charm$12 in advance or $15 in-person; $5 for children ages 12 and underAlso features a “Plant & Treasure Sale” featuring garden decor, flower pots and hanging baskets, gardening tools and more🪻Oudolf Garden Native Meadows Exploration4-6 p.m. Friday, June 26Guided plant walk and learning experience in the Native Meadows at Oudolf Garden Detroit, Loiter Way and Picnic Way, Belle Isle, Detroit — a unique lakeplain prairie habitat$40 general admission or $30 for members🍓 Historic Boston-Edison Association Garden Tour9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27Self-guided stroll through seven of the district’s most extraordinary private gardens$40 general admission 🌹National Garden Conservancy Open Days10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27Take a tour of five stunning Detroit area Gardens including the Frank Lloyd Wright Turkel House in Palmer Woods, the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle, Resilient Retreat in Detroit, Gayle and Andrew Camden Garden in Grosse Pointe, and the Highgate and Partridge gardens in Bloomfield Hills$10 general admission or $5 for members, with proceeds supporting Oudolf Garden Detroit🌺 Southfield Garden Walk2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28Self-guided tour of 15 Sherwood Village gardens$15 admission, with free shuttle service provided to various stops throughout the neighborhoodCheck in at former Schoenhals Elementary School, 16400 Lincoln Dr., Southfield🌼Country Garden Club of Northville 32nd annual Garden Walk9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8Self-guided tour beginning in downtown Northville$15 in advance or $20 in-person with proceeds supporting the Country Garden Club of NorthvilleTickets available in the “Green Space,” 199 S. Wing St., behind the Northville District Library🍅 Troy Garden Club’s 51st Garden Walk9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8Self-guided tour of six private local gardens (plus free admission to Troy Historic Village’s Midsummer Arts & Crafts Boutique and Plant Sale)$15 in advance or $18 in-person🌷 Garden City 32nd annual Garden Walk9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11Visit several unique gardens, then stop by the Straight Farmhouse for lunch, vendors, raffles, door prizes, and a plant saleAdvance tickets are $20 (with lunch) or $15 (without lunch); day of tickets are $20 and don’t include lunchWalk begins at Barson Greenhouse, 6414 Merriman Rd., Westland🪴 27th annual LACASA Garden TourAll day on Saturday, July 11Self-guided tour of six beautiful gardens across Livingston County$25 general admission, supporting LACASA🥬 20th annual Clarkston Garden Walk & Artisan Market11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15Self-guided tour of six unique gardens including lakefront gardens$15 in advance or $20 in-person, with tickets available at the Library Grounds, 6495 Clarkston Rd., on the day of the walk🍃 Annual Romeo Garden Walk11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18Self-guided stroll through eight private gardens in the Romeo area$30 admission includes $10 gift certificate to Ray Wigand’s Nursery, with registration supporting the Romeo & Juliet Garden Club💮 National Garden Conservancy Open Days10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18Take a tour of four stunning private gardens in Oakland County, including Chelsea Perennial Garden in West Bloomfield, and Alicia’s Floral Retreat, Robin’s Retreat, and Kim’s Peaceful Sanctuary in Farmington Hills.$10 general admission or $5 for members🌷Grandmont Annual Garden Tour10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25Self-guided tour of stunning private gardens and landscapes across Grandmont, Grandmont #1, Rosedale Park, Minock Park, and North Rosedale Park$10 in advance with proceeds supporting the Grandmont Community Association Scholarship Fund🌿 East English Village Garden Tour11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25Self-guided walk through eight private gardens in one of Detroit’s most storied neighborhoods$15 general admission, supporting the East English Village Neighborhood AssociationTour starts at 5060 Bishop Street🪻Wyandotte Garden Walk9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, July 25Self-guided tour of private local gardens throughout the city$15 in advance with proceeds supporting the Wyandotte Garden ClubCheck-in at the Downriver Council of Arts, 81 Chestnut St., Wyandotte🌱 Keep Growing Detroit Annual Farm and Garden Tour5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5Visit a variety of growing spaces (both private and public) and walk through the stories of their gardens in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck$25 general admission, $10 for youth ages 12 and under; includes admission to post-tour celebration featuring seasonal dishes by local chefs made with KGD produceBus and bike tour routes begin and end at KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans St., Detroit","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/dont-miss-these-garden-tours-around-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:00:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FDAQ4LSY6LRAWXEFQ4P76M4V5TA.jpeg","slug":"dont-miss-these-garden-tours-around-metro-detroit"},{"id":"lta00l","title":"Enrico Digirolamo - Detroit Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1mLW5lTWluR25KR29seC1OTHpmYmljVlVlYmhlSVk0ZHBhSDdLOEZBMllWVm5rUzNVaU82NDBDT25xaXRiZ005eW1qM1AxOXZrT1VSTldaZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Enrico Digirolamo</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1mLW5lTWluR25KR29seC1OTHpmYmljVlVlYmhlSVk0ZHBhSDdLOEZBMllWVm5rUzNVaU82NDBDT25xaXRiZ005eW1qM1AxOXZrT1VSTldaZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Enrico Digirolamo</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1mLW5lTWluR25KR29seC1OTHpmYmljVlVlYmhlSVk0ZHBhSDdLOEZBMllWVm5rUzNVaU82NDBDT25xaXRiZ005eW1qM1AxOXZrT1VSTldaZw?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:35:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2150-bagley-st-unit-6-detroit-mi-48216-realtorcom"},{"id":"tfbn6w","title":"Cooler Temps, More Rain This Weekend: Metro Detroit Weather - Patch","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOWl9GRHA0RWkyRkt4S3ViRENqN0FCMWtPczZ1aWxqTmVRX2JDZENEWDI1MUJvR2dGMHZlejVLcTZuQmk1azBUQXNqSV9xek5HUUlmTlNiN1BHanBrblVnVXI0WWdfWHJtRG5vOTI5SGVJdlhaQkE3MTkxUHZqcFc3UmViMzdFTUFPblc1amo2RzDSAagBQVVfeXFMTjBybWpsX2JQTVZXY25Xa0QtWGVxRDBhMThiajl...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOWl9GRHA0RWkyRkt4S3ViRENqN0FCMWtPczZ1aWxqTmVRX2JDZENEWDI1MUJvR2dGMHZlejVLcTZuQmk1azBUQXNqSV9xek5HUUlmTlNiN1BHanBrblVnVXI0WWdfWHJtRG5vOTI5SGVJdlhaQkE3MTkxUHZqcFc3UmViMzdFTUFPblc1amo2RzDSAagBQVVfeXFMTjBybWpsX2JQTVZXY25Xa0QtWGVxRDBhMThiajlQeEtDSGllVTN1LWRWTGNsMjdOelZ0djRlR1hiOEFod2RjYXVZX0E3dTEzMVJpWWdBUVRlNldhWV9Tem1NLWpTd3oxd1dNRUNDM292WWdHdjdaX1dYZVNDSkcxYU1nSU5tRGtOdzBLTF9ZWlhQdzN0ckZJWFR6Smo2bkYzZmRhOXAwYXho?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Cooler Temps, More Rain This Weekend: Metro Detroit Weather</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Patch</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOWl9GRHA0RWkyRkt4S3ViRENqN0FCMWtPczZ1aWxqTmVRX2JDZENEWDI1MUJvR2dGMHZlejVLcTZuQmk1azBUQXNqSV9xek5HUUlmTlNiN1BHanBrblVnVXI0WWdfWHJtRG5vOTI5SGVJdlhaQkE3MTkxUHZqcFc3UmViMzdFTUFPblc1amo2RzDSAagBQVVfeXFMTjBybWpsX2JQTVZXY25Xa0QtWGVxRDBhMThiajlQeEtDSGllVTN1LWRWTGNsMjdOelZ0djRlR1hiOEFod2RjYXVZX0E3dTEzMVJpWWdBUVRlNldhWV9Tem1NLWpTd3oxd1dNRUNDM292WWdHdjdaX1dYZVNDSkcxYU1nSU5tRGtOdzBLTF9ZWlhQdzN0ckZJWFR6Smo2bkYzZmRhOXAwYXho?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-18T13:43:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"cooler-temps-more-rain-this-weekend-metro-detroit-weather-patch"},{"id":"9zji5p","title":"Marva Tibbs McPherson Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Detroit, MI - Ann Arbor News - MLive.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPalRUQWFGU3ZaOS0tUS1PRFhVNVdwUzJCMDB1N0NVUjE0LS0xZWdreHhVNDdDck1tYVpPbjAxemItZmFHQWtGVlpCQUhQaUtkQ1lBbWtYXzczX3RyQlkxQ2lNcHJBQ0xwNE4wREhtUzBOc054b0ppS3RYVGdETjJibmZVYzBkSVZPa1JUc1I3SlFBZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Marva Tibbs McPherson Obit...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPalRUQWFGU3ZaOS0tUS1PRFhVNVdwUzJCMDB1N0NVUjE0LS0xZWdreHhVNDdDck1tYVpPbjAxemItZmFHQWtGVlpCQUhQaUtkQ1lBbWtYXzczX3RyQlkxQ2lNcHJBQ0xwNE4wREhtUzBOc054b0ppS3RYVGdETjJibmZVYzBkSVZPa1JUc1I3SlFBZw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Marva Tibbs McPherson Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Detroit, MI - Ann Arbor News</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MLive.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPalRUQWFGU3ZaOS0tUS1PRFhVNVdwUzJCMDB1N0NVUjE0LS0xZWdreHhVNDdDck1tYVpPbjAxemItZmFHQWtGVlpCQUhQaUtkQ1lBbWtYXzczX3RyQlkxQ2lNcHJBQ0xwNE4wREhtUzBOc054b0ppS3RYVGdETjJibmZVYzBkSVZPa1JUc1I3SlFBZw?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:51:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"marva-tibbs-mcpherson-obituary-1941-2026-detroit-mi-ann-arbor-news-mlivecom"},{"id":"mt67sp","title":"1288 Dragoon St, Detroit, MI 48209 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRFhHeVBIZTFVWnladFY3NXdaeHE4NHluZk1SazJJZGJ3M190WHV5NlJvemFEVE5NVHFJa1BnemMxZUVNWGtmSjM4RExBb1F3Y2wwcmFnbVNYTmFfNnBQMnFIdmR4dHZXdVdEYkdaN1pyNXYxdkRab2cxTHdFUkt5LVp5THhsUmc0c2tkMmhn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">1288 Dragoon St, Detroit, MI 482...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRFhHeVBIZTFVWnladFY3NXdaeHE4NHluZk1SazJJZGJ3M190WHV5NlJvemFEVE5NVHFJa1BnemMxZUVNWGtmSjM4RExBb1F3Y2wwcmFnbVNYTmFfNnBQMnFIdmR4dHZXdVdEYkdaN1pyNXYxdkRab2cxTHdFUkt5LVp5THhsUmc0c2tkMmhn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">1288 Dragoon St, Detroit, MI 48209</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Realtor.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRFhHeVBIZTFVWnladFY3NXdaeHE4NHluZk1SazJJZGJ3M190WHV5NlJvemFEVE5NVHFJa1BnemMxZUVNWGtmSjM4RExBb1F3Y2wwcmFnbVNYTmFfNnBQMnFIdmR4dHZXdVdEYkdaN1pyNXYxdkRab2cxTHdFUkt5LVp5THhsUmc0c2tkMmhn?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:19:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"1288-dragoon-st-detroit-mi-48209-realtorcom"},{"id":"m6o3mp","title":"Dingell, Tlaib urge permanent federal water assistance: ‘A basic human right’","excerpt":"U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) are backing legislation that would create universal drinking water access for low-income households and provide $500 million for a COVID-era federal water assistance program.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matte...","content":"U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) are backing legislation that would create universal drinking water access for low-income households and provide $500 million for a COVID-era federal water assistance program.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Advocates say rising water bills are forcing Metro Detroit families to choose between paying for water and affording food or heat, with shutoffs threatening access to a basic necessity.\n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The U.S. Congress could pass legislation to prevent shutoffs and fund water assistance. Rep. Rashida Tlaib says this could be included in a continuing resolution if Democrats take control of the House.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       Board of Directors (GLWA) — Jun 24, 2:00 PM Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Submit public comment on Michigan's 2026 Clean Water Act Integrated ReportThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is accepting public comments until July 13, 2026 on the Draft 2026 Clean Water Act Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Integrated Report, which affects water quality standards in Michigan.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Clean Water Action of Michigan\n       People's Water Board Coalition\n       We the People of Detroit\n       Michigan League of Conservation Voters\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch for a Congressional vote on water assistance funding bills introduced by Dingell and Tlaib, and whether the funding is included in a continuing resolution if Democrats gain control of the U.S. House in the midterms. \n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nDingell and Tlaib introduced the Water Access Act Monday to provide $500 million in funding to the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).The LIHWAP program helped low-income households pay water and wastewater bills, prevent shutoffs, and ensure access to safe water during the pandemic. \n\n\n\nThe program, which is no longer funded, helped over 1.5 million households and prevented almost 1 million shutoffs.\n\n\n\n“Too many families in Michigan and across this country are finding that rising costs are turning something that is essential, a basic human right, (into) another source of economic anxiety and hard choices,” Dingell said at a Tuesday press conference at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Dearborn Heights.\n\n\n\nDingell and Tlaib reintroduced the Water Access and Affordability Act in April. It would provide $20 billion annually for 10 years for a low-income water affordability program at the Environmental Protection Agency. \n\n\n\nThis legislation includes automatic enrollment in access programs and measures to reduce enrollment burdens; assistance for low-income households; a prohibition on water service disconnections and associated fees; and provisions for equitable treatment of owner-occupied households and rental households, among other measures.\n\n\n\n“We know that millions of Americans are still struggling to keep up with their water bills and many have their water turned off as we speak,” Tlaib said.\n\n\n\nWater access has widespread support, Tlaib said, adding that LIHWAP was created during the first Trump administration.\n\n\n\nWater legislation could be revived after midterms: Tlaib\n\n\n\nDingell said it’s unlikely the water assistance legislation will pass in the current Congress.Tlaib told Planet Detroit the legislation could be included in a continuing resolution if Democrats take control of the U.S. House next year.\n\n\n\nTiana Starks, communication director for the water rights nonprofits We the People of Detroit, urged Congress to act on Dingell and Tlaib’s legislation at Tuesday’s press conference. \n\n\n\nPrograms like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP,  show the crucial role that government assistance programs can play, she said.\n\n\n\nWater bills are rising faster than inflation, with declining federal funding placing the burden on water utilities, municipalities, and residents, Starks said.\n\n\n\n“No family in this country should have to choose between water and food, or between water and heat, or between water and basic survival,” Starks said. \n\n\n\n“But what we’re seeing is that that is the choice that far too many people are being forced to make.”\n\n\n\nTlaib and Dingell’s legislation is before Congress during an ongoing water affordability crisis.\n\n\n\nThe average residential water bill rose 50% nationally since 2010, according to a 2025 report on LIHWAP from the federal Administration for Children & Families.\n\n\n\nAround 6% of Michigan households are water-burdened, meaning they spend more than 5% of their income on water service, a 2024 University of Michigan study found.\n\n\n\nMichiganders’ water costs have risen as federal funding plummeted. \n\n\n\nFederal dollars covered 50%-60% of capital funding for water infrastructure in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but paid for 7% in 2021, according to a report from the Value of Water Campaign, a coalition of nonprofits, utilities, and private companies.\n\n\n\nIn Michigan, State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) spearheaded legislation that has attracted bipartisan support and backing from utility industry leaders. The legislation would create a statewide water affordability program, cap water bills for low-income Michiganders, and add shutoff protections, among other measures.\n\n\n\nThe water affordability legislation introduced in the Michigan House would enact income-based billing, debt forgiveness, and shutoff protections.\n\n\n\nThe Senate legislation passed out of committee in November. The House bills have yet to receive a hearing.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/dingell-tlaib-federal-water-assistance/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Brian Allnutt","publishDate":"2026-06-17T15:14:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDingellTlaib-1-1024x683.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dingell-tlaib-urge-permanent-federal-water-assistance-a-basic-human-right"},{"id":"qi438p","title":"Fantastic weather Tuesday ahead of more rain chances in Metro Detroit","excerpt":"You’ll want to be outside today! Southeast Michigan will see mostly sunny skies, have low humidity, a light northerly breeze, and highs in the mid to upper 70s. This evening will be perfect for a bonfire. Temperatures will slowly fall through the 60s as winds turn calm.Skies stay mainly clear ove...","content":"You’ll want to be outside today! Southeast Michigan will see mostly sunny skies, have low humidity, a light northerly breeze, and highs in the mid to upper 70s. This evening will be perfect for a bonfire. Temperatures will slowly fall through the 60s as winds turn calm.Skies stay mainly clear overnight with temperatures dropping to the low to mid 50s.We’ll start Wednesday with some sunshine before cloud cover increases. Showers will begin to move in during the mid-afternoon, particularly closer to the I-69 corridor, and continue for the evening hours.Scattered rain will linger into Thursday. We also have a slight chance for showers again Friday.Highs on Wednesday and Thursday will be in the mid to upper 70s. We’ll be around 80° Friday and Saturday before turning warmer to start the coming week.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/23/fantastic-weather-tuesday-ahead-of-more-rain-chances-in-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:36:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FDZ4D4K4VZFGI7FDRHW42GROKTA.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fantastic-weather-tuesday-ahead-of-more-rain-chances-in-metro-detroit"},{"id":"kvmjdb","title":"Detroit birthday party shooting leaves one dead, another injured","excerpt":"A 19-year-old man is dead, a 20-year-old woman remains hospitalized, and the shooter is on the run.","content":"A 19-year-old man is dead, a 20-year-old woman remains hospitalized, and the shooter is on the run.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-birthday-party-shooting-leaves-one-dead-another-injured","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Charlie.Langton@fox.com (Charlie Langton)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:28:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-23t173250.901.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-birthday-party-shooting-leaves-one-dead-another-injured"},{"id":"2nboy1","title":"4 charged in separate health care fraud cases in Michigan, AG announces","excerpt":"Four people are facing charges in separate health care fraud cases, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday.Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges on June 23 against four Michiganders as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Healthcare Fraud Takedo...","content":"Four people are facing charges in separate health care fraud cases, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday.Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges on June 23 against four Michiganders as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, a campaign targeting people for their alleged role in health care fraud.“Our Health Care Fraud Division works every single day to protect the hard-earned money of Michiganders from Medicaid fraud,” said Nessel. “They do exceptional work delivering for our residents, and these four cases are no exception. We will continue to protect taxpayer dollars and this vital program.”The four cases are being handled by the Department of Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Division. Here are the four cases:Case 1Wayne White, 63, of Detroit, was charged with three counts of Larceny by Conversion – $20,000 or more, each a 10-year felony.While working as a part-time community outreach contractor for Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, White allegedly improperly received more than $234,000 intended for autism services between August 2024 and April 2025. Case 2Claudia Payne, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, was charged with five counts of Medicaid Fraud — False Claim, each a 4-year felony.Payne was allegedly paid by Medicaid to provide caretaking services for an elderly disabled man in Mt. Pleasant between October 2023 and November 2024. Payne is accused of failing to provide those services and leaving the man severely neglected, despite receiving payment.Case 3Kurt Hammond, 56, of Ann Arbor, was charged with one count of Medicaid Fraud — False Claim.While working as a pharmacist at Central Pharmacy located in Lansing from 2020 to 2024, Hammond is accused of dispensing and billing for a significant number of female condoms that the pharmacy never acquired from any wholesaler.Case 4John Kempainen, 43, of Oak Park, was charged with six counts of Medicaid Fraud — False Claim. Kempainen is accused of billing Medicaid for care he agreed to provide a vulnerable adult who lives alone in a senior complex in Oak Park. He allegedly failed to provide her with any care for at least four months between February 2026 and June 2026 while living out of state.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/4-charged-in-separate-health-care-fraud-cases-in-michigan-ag-announces/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:20:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZY47KSSK7NCFJI2ULWDRKRG7LU.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-charged-in-separate-health-care-fraud-cases-in-michigan-ag-announces"},{"id":"3l7h5r","title":"Salvation Army thrift stores hiring multiple positions across Metro Detroit","excerpt":"The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is looking to fill a variety of positions across 30 Metro Detroit thrift store locations, the organization reported on Tuesday.Both full- and part-time positions are available at select stores in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne cou...","content":"The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is looking to fill a variety of positions across 30 Metro Detroit thrift store locations, the organization reported on Tuesday.Both full- and part-time positions are available at select stores in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, with wages starting at $19 per hour in addition to paid time off and employee discounts. To help support recruitment efforts, the nonprofit has also expanded employment eligibility to applicants ages 16 and older.Available positions include cashiers, sales associates, dock employees, merchandise processors, maintenance associates and more.“Whether someone is looking for their first job or their next opportunity, The Salvation Army thrift stores offer a rewarding place to gain experience and grow valuable workplace skills,” said ARC administrator Envoy Jacqulynn Idzio in a news release. “When you’re working on our sales floors, assisting customers or helping process donations, your work directly supports our mission to help the men and women at the ARC rebuild their lives.”Those interested in applying can inquire about available positions at a Salvation Army location near them, or view a list of all open positions at myjobs.adp.com/salvarmycareers. Applicants must have a valid photo ID and social security card or birth certificate, and must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.For more information on The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan ARC, visit semichigan.satruck.org.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/salvation-army-thrift-stores-hiring-multiple-positions-across-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:09:29.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FUMYXZIOGZVHYXGEM5VJ3CVAOT4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"salvation-army-thrift-stores-hiring-multiple-positions-across-metro-detroit"},{"id":"u81sg8","title":"Outlier Media wins major awards from WSU’s Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, SPJ Detroit","excerpt":"Staff received significant local awards including Journalist of the Year and Working in the Spirit of Diversity. \nOutlier Media · Outlier Staff · Outlier Media wins major awards from WSU’s Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, SPJ Detroit","content":"Staff received significant local awards including Journalist of the Year and Working in the Spirit of Diversity. \nOutlier Media · Outlier Staff · Outlier Media wins major awards from WSU’s Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, SPJ Detroit","url":"https://outliermedia.org/spj-society-professional-journalists-detroit-award-journalist-of-the-year/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Outlier Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-17T14:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAwardsSPJAnnouncement_KevinBeanForSPJ.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"outlier-media-wins-major-awards-from-wsus-journalism-institute-for-media-diversity-spj-detroit"},{"id":"5an3xv","title":"How Jiffy Mix, a Michigan company born out of the Great Depression, has become a dinner table staple","excerpt":"A Michigan company whose top selling product was born out of the Great Depression has been a staple on dinner tables ever since.When you think of the most recognizable American food brands, Jiffy Mix is right up there; it's sold around the world, and it's made in a mill about 15 miles west of Ann...","content":"A Michigan company whose top selling product was born out of the Great Depression has been a staple on dinner tables ever since.When you think of the most recognizable American food brands, Jiffy Mix is right up there; it's sold around the world, and it's made in a mill about 15 miles west of Ann Arbor, in Chelsea. Since the pandemic, the plant no longer offers public tours, but granted me one to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Chelsea Milling Company has helped feed America. Watch Alicia Smith's report below How Jiffy Mix, a Michigan company born out of Great Depression, has become a dinner table stapleA stone's throw from the clock tower in the heart of downtown Chelsea stands the landmark Jiffy storage silos, together holding about a million bushels of what.The iconic \"little blue box\"of Jiffy Muffin Mix is pictured prominently nearby, all part of the expansive headquarters of Chelsea Milling Company, home of Jiffy retail and food service mixes. We built this warehouse in 2022,\" said President and CEO Howard S. Holmes IIHolmes walked me through the mill, a fifth-generation, family-owned business, where he started working in the summers as a high school student.\"It was a great way to learn the business inside and out,\" Holmes said. His great-great grandfather  Harmon S. Holmes  got into the flour milling business here in Chelsea in 1901, back when Main Street was still a dirt road and the horse-and-buggy was the main mode of transportation.Future generations of Holmes family members have carried on the legacy, including Howard's Dad  former Indy Car driver Hoedy Holmes, who spent 20 years in motorsports before returning to the company. Each leader helped move the business forward. Your great-grandmother, Mabel White-Holmes, came up with the Jiffy recipe. How did this happen? I asked Howard.\"Yeah, so at the time it was it was all scratch baking,\" he replied.She had a few of her son's friends over and peered into one of their lunches that one of the boys brought over and saw what she is said to have described as a white hockey puck of a biscuit,\" Howard continued. \"And that was the light bulb moment. She said, Look we run this flour mill. What if we made a product that was so easy, anybody could do it? And, so, that was the birth of Jiffy Mix.It was the first prepared baking mix sold to the public; all you needed to do was add milk. It was launched in April of 1930, in the midst of The Great Depression.Mabel would go on to become President of the company, and help the Jiffy brand become a household name. The machinery was added in the 1940s to ramp up production.Its surreal seeing something I saw in my Moms pantry my whole life just coming down the conveyor belt like this,\" I told Howard.Yep, yeah, and its been doing that for almost 100 years,\" he replied.The Jiffy mix brand really took off after the corn muffin mix launched in 1950, taking the company from a regional to a national manufacturer, with no traditional TV or print advertising; just word of mouth.It was a five-year process to add all high-speed, automated, vertical form, fill and seal packaging equipment for their retail business.Where does the quintessential JIFFY Muffin Corn Mix fit in terms of your overall sales? I asked Howard.\"As number one,\" he replied. \"By a mile.\"Jiffy's corn muffin mix is the no. 1 dry grocer item in the country, one of 14 Jiffy Mix products.If you were to come here in November, this whole warehouse will turnover in about a week,\" Howard said. \"It's a lot of product.\"In 2004, Chelsea Milling Company got into the food service business, selling in bulk under the CMC trademark around the world.Airlines, cruise ships, restaurants, bars, the Navy is one of our customers,\" Howard said. \"Something we're very proud of, of course.\"Food service now accounts for roughly half their business, necessitating this new warehouse built in 2022. And of course, I couldn't finish my tour without a taste test with the research & development department. So these are our Hot Honey Pizza Muffins made out of our newest mix  Hot Honey Corn Muffins,\" Maggie Piker, the Culinary Manager of the R&D Department, told me.The new flavor has a sweet and spicy kick, showcased well in their test recipe. But Holmes said you can't create these incredible products without a tremendous team. Jiffy employs 362 people, and some have worked there for more than 40 years!They are staffed with proud members of the community, giving back to good causes and helping feed America...in a Jiffy.You can get that Hot Honey Pizza Muffins recipe, made with their new Hot Honey Corn Muffin Mix, on Jiffy's website at this link.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/america-250/how-jiffy-mix-a-michigan-company-born-out-of-the-great-depression-has-become-a-dinner-table-staple","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Alicia Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-24T09:59:55.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F85%2Fbe%2Fe1cb57024ed7abcbc0b20e8926dd%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-5-49-39-am.png","slug":"how-jiffy-mix-a-michigan-company-born-out-of-the-great-depression-has-become-a-dinner-table-staple"},{"id":"3fg0hp","title":"Hamtramck mayor apologizes to residents after chaotic council meeting","excerpt":"Tuesday's Hamtramck City Council meeting looked much different from the one two weeks ago, with the mayor and council members working together despite ongoing tensions and a lawsuit filed by the mayor against his own council.Mayor Adam Alharbi opened the meeting with an apology to residents. Watc...","content":"Tuesday's Hamtramck City Council meeting looked much different from the one two weeks ago, with the mayor and council members working together despite ongoing tensions and a lawsuit filed by the mayor against his own council.Mayor Adam Alharbi opened the meeting with an apology to residents. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Hamtramck mayor apologizes to residents after chaotic council meeting\"As mayor of our city, I want to apologize to our residents,\" Alharbi said. Alharbi addressed the chaos that erupted at the previous council meeting, calling it a disagreement and urging a renewed focus on the city.\"What happened last time is a disagreement and I think our focus now, Hamtramck council, is the residents of Hamtramck and our city,\" Alharbi said.Let you know what we are doing. We are one team. Its not personal. But the next day, we are together,\" Mayor Pro Tem, Mohammed Hassan said. Watch our previous coverage from the meeting two weeks ago below: Hamtramck city manager fired after shouting match erupts at council meetingThe mayor said this type of behavior has happened in the past.\"It's normal, it's normal. It has happened before. And not just in Hamtramck. It has happened before and sometimes even worse,\" Alharbi said.Many residents are concerned with the council members, the city attorney and the mayor.\"Your conduct during last meeting was inappropriate,\" one resident said. Previous coverage: Hamtramck mayor sues city council over city manager's firing, calling the vote invalid Hamtramck mayor sues city council over city manager's firingMany in attendance raised concerns about whether city leaders  including council members, the city attorney and the mayor  are following their own ordinances. Resident Bill Meyer called on officials to abide by the rules.\"We know this is a country, a state, a city that is ruled by laws and rules, and we have to follow them,\" Meyer said. The city attorney told 7 News Detroit off camera that all rules were followed at the meeting when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel Al-Adlani. The attorney said he cannot comment on the reasons behind the firing due to ongoing litigation.Councilman Nayeem Choudhury weighed in on the council's decision from two weeks ago.\"Sometimes, it doesn't go the way you want it. It turns out to be the other way, but it is for the city's residents,\" Choudhury said. The firing of Al-Adlani is not the only legal matter facing the city. Alharbi announced last week that he is suing all of his council members. When asked about the status of the lawsuit Tuesday, Alharbi said it remains active.\"The lawsuit is still going right now. We're still trying to see the facts and we will go from there,\" Alharbi said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/hamtramck-mayor-apologizes-to-residents-after-chaotic-council-meeting","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Megan Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:58:56.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F56%2Fc5%2Fe1d7c70444829f1b08499f602dfd%2Fadam-alharbi.png","slug":"hamtramck-mayor-apologizes-to-residents-after-chaotic-council-meeting"},{"id":"f8mhtr","title":"Birmingham residents blame city and contractors for bumpy, flooding street upgrade","excerpt":"A street that connects Woodward Avenue to Adams Road in Birmingham is undergoing a major upgrade, but it's also causing a bumpy battle between city government and residents.Half of Wimbleton Drive is under construction. However, if the final product turns out anything like phase one, residents sa...","content":"A street that connects Woodward Avenue to Adams Road in Birmingham is undergoing a major upgrade, but it's also causing a bumpy battle between city government and residents.Half of Wimbleton Drive is under construction. However, if the final product turns out anything like phase one, residents say they are bracing for an absolute disaster. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Birmingham residents blame city and contractors for bumpy, flooding street upgradeFor the people who live on the street, a simple drive down Wimbleton has become a test of endurance.\"It's very bumpy. If you drive it, it's like (motions/undulates her hand) up and down,\" Sue Hornung described. Her neighbor, Ryan Mcguire, said \"It's like literally, you're on a bucking bronco.\"\"It is now a roller-coaster to drive on,\" resident Danny Hill said.Yet, that stretch right off Woodward Avenue is brand new. It's been freshly reconstructed and sealed.\"I think the city chose contractors that just weren't up to par,\" McGuire said. The issues go far beyond just a rough ride. Residents are pointing out aesthetic flaws and serious drainage failures.\"And then you saw some of the conditions of the pictures when it rains. You'll look at some of these catch basins that are completely off. The water that's pooling everywhere,\" Hill said.Some of the catch basins actually slope away from the drain in the wrong direction. Neighbors said the construction has also caused property damage, leaving ruined sprinkler systems along the easements. Frustrated residents showed up en masse to Monday's city commission meeting to demand answers.Birmingham Mayor Clinton Baller said he and other commissioners personally rode the road after being flooded with complaints.\"I do not believe the surface of that road meets a standard acceptable to anybody,\" Baller said. Paul Tulikangas of Nowak and Fraus Engineers answered questions at the meeting. The firm is consulting with the city on the projectI believe the road is designed mostly per plan. We have not done a final as-built, and we have not done a punch list, which are two critical items which I believe will address probably a lot of the concerns, he told commissioners. But with no actual action item on the agenda, residents left feeling stuck.7 News Detroit asked Hill what an acceptable outcome is.\"I mean, a lot of city officials both on the commission, the mayor, at city planning, at city engineering have admitted fault here and said that this has been a complete disaster from start to finish. The real question is are they gonna redo this road and are they gonna do it at the cost of the city?\" he replied. Wimbleton residents said they are currently footing the bill and claims that liens are being placed on their homes until it's paid off.\"Ours is probably gonna end up more like 13 (thousand dollars) to $15,000,\" Hornung said.7 News Detroit reached out to Nowak and Fraus Engineers for comment. The firm declined and deferred to the city's engineering department. The city also stated \"no comment.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/birmingham-residents-blame-city-and-contractors-for-bumpy-flooding-street-upgrade","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darren Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:26:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F94%2Fc5%2Faa6b6d3b43489e45136fa7f44316%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-10-13-15-pm.png","slug":"birmingham-residents-blame-city-and-contractors-for-bumpy-flooding-street-upgrade"},{"id":"cxwtfc","title":"Pistons acquire Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie, trade pick No. 21 to Grizzlies","excerpt":"The Detroit Pistons have acquired Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie, after he was drafted 17th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced on Wednesday morning. The Pistons dealt away the draft rights to pick No. 21 Karim Lopez and three future second round picks for Okorie's draft rights.It i...","content":"The Detroit Pistons have acquired Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie, after he was drafted 17th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced on Wednesday morning. The Pistons dealt away the draft rights to pick No. 21 Karim Lopez and three future second round picks for Okorie's draft rights.It is unclear which year the second round picks will come from, being that the Pistons have no other draft picks in the 2026 NBA draft.Okorie led the Cardinal in scoring (23.2 points per game), averaging 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 46.5% from the field, 35.4% from three and 83.2% from the free throw line. The 6-foot-1 guard earned the following accolades this past season: AP All-America honorable mention (2026) All-ACC first team (2026) ACC All-Rookie team (2026) NABC All-Pacific District first team (2026) Naismith Trophy Mens College Player of the Year late midseason team (2026The Pistons got this pick in a pick swap with the Minnesota Timberwolves after not selecting in the first round in 2025. This is general manager Trajan Langdon's second first-round selection with the Pistons, with the first being forward Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite.The Pistons are coming off of a 2025-26 season where they earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference after posting a 60-22 regular season record, the team's best 2005-06. The postseason was a relative disappointment for the Pistons. After Detroit beat the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic in seven games, the Pistons fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. That series win over the Orlando Magic was the first series win for Detroit since 2008.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/basketball/pistons/pistons-acquire-stanford-guard-ebuka-okorie-trade-pick-no-21-to-grizzlies","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:12:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fd5e15bd%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3672x1928%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fb1%252Fb7%252F91a77372455fbf93acfe50d4df97%252Fap26036026267773.jpg","slug":"pistons-acquire-stanford-guard-ebuka-okorie-trade-pick-no-21-to-grizzlies"},{"id":"hun0tn","title":"Washington takes AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft","excerpt":"It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-...","content":"It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 freshman averaged 25.5 points at BYU last season. Born in Boston, Dybantsa played at Utah Prep in high school before staying in state for his one year in college. When Washington won the draft lottery, there was speculation the Utah Jazz might try to trade up from No. 2 to take Dybantsa, but ultimately the Wizards kept the pick and selected him.Here's more detail on the top picks Tuesday night:1. Washington Wizards  AJ Dybantsa, forward, 6-9, 217, BYUScouting report: First-team Associated Press All-American and national scoring leader (25.5) as a sturdy-framed freshman. Pressured defenses by creating his own shot and getting to the line, where he led the country in made free throws (229) and attempts (296). Synergy rated him as Excellent as the ballhandler in pick-and-rolls (87th percentile, 27% of possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). Averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Shot 51%. Scored BYU freshman-record 43 points against Utah. Must improve his 3-point shot (33.1%).2. Utah Jazz  Darryn Peterson, guard, 6-5, 199, KansasScouting report: Scoring playmaker thrives off the dribble, in halfcourt and in transition. Freshman averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting six 3s in a win at Oklahoma State. Made 82.6% of free throws, logging six games with at least eight attempts. Biggest questions centered on availability. Dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue requiring hospitalization, then missed 11 games for injury or illness. Frequently had limited minutes for uncertainty with his day-to-day status.3. Memphis Grizzlies  Cameron Boozer, forward/center, 6-8, 253, DukeScouting report: Fifth freshman named AP mens national player of the year. Averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Shot 55.6%, routinely finishing through contact and physical play. Made 39.1% of 3s. Rated Excellent by Synergy against man defense (94th percentile), on post-ups (86th) and spot-up shots (95th). Strong passer (4.1 assists) out of double teams or in initiating offense. Son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. Lacks explosive athleticism, relying more on strength and positioning than above-the-rim play.RELATED STORY | New York Knicks revel at NBA victory parade as joyous fans fill the streets4. Chicago Bulls  Caleb Wilson, forward, 6-9, 211, North CarolinaScouting report: Second-team AP All-American as a freshman with explosive athleticism, go-go-go motor, 7-foot wingspan and spotlight-embracing personality. Averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds. Thrived at the rim and in transition. Stood out in marquee wins against Kansas and rival Duke. Needs to add strength and hone his 3-point shot (25.9%). Had a national-leading 66 dunks when he suffered a broken left hand in mid-February, then broke his right thumb in practice when on the verge of returning in March.5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana)  Keaton Wagler, guard, 6-5, 188, IllinoisScouting report: Freshman four-star recruit became a second-team AP All-American in Illinois first Final Four run since 2005. Can play on or off the ball. Averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Shot 39.7% on 3s, hitting nine 3s in a 46-point outburst against Purdue. Rated Excellent by Synergy as the pick-and-roll ballhandler and with his jumper in off-the-dribble and catch-and-shoot opportunities. Lacks elite athleticism. Needs to add strength.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/washington-takes-aj-dybantsa-no-1-in-the-2026-nba-draft","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:46:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fa86a24a%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F5804x3047%2B0%2B411%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252F8e%252F1f%252Fb544b6c940b6875fac155d3a02d2%252Fap26174765773599.jpg","slug":"washington-takes-aj-dybantsa-no-1-in-the-2026-nba-draft"},{"id":"c7tzq4","title":"Three Michigan players drafted in first round of 2026 NBA Draft","excerpt":"After leading the Michigan men's basketball team to it's first national championship in 37 years, three former Wolverines have been selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.Forward Morez Johnson Jr. was drafted with the No. 9 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, forward Yaxel Lendeborg was draf...","content":"After leading the Michigan men's basketball team to it's first national championship in 37 years, three former Wolverines have been selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.Forward Morez Johnson Jr. was drafted with the No. 9 pick by the Dallas Mavericks, forward Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted with the No. 11 pick by the Golden State Warriors and center Aday Mara was drafted with the No. 12 pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the first time that three Wolverines have been taken in the same draft since 2014 (Nik Stauskas at No. 8, Mitch McGary at No. 21 and Glenn Robinson III at No. 40), and the first time three Wolverines were drafted in the first round since 1990 (Rumeal Robinson at No. 10, Loy Vaught at No. 13 and Terry Mills at No. 16).Per a team spokesperson, U-M joined North Carolina (2005), Florida (2007), Kentucky (2010, 2015, 2017) and Duke (2019, 2025) as the only programs to have three players or more selected among the top 14 picks in a single draft. North Carolina (2005) and Kentucky (2015) remain the only schools to produce four lottery picks in one draft, while Duke and Kentucky are the only programs to accomplish the feat multiple times. Johnson, Lendeborg and Mara are the first non-freshman trio to be drafted in the lottery since 2007, when Florida players Al Horford, Corey Brewer and Joakim Noah were drafted. Per the Big Ten Network, the trio is also the first Big Ten trio of teammates drafted in the top 15 since Indiana accomplished the same feat in 1976.Despite standing six inches shorter than Mara, Johnson led the Wolverines in rebounds per game (7.3) while averaging 13.1 points, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 62.3% from the field, 34.3% from three on 0.9 attempts and 78.2% from the free throw line. Viewed as a versatile big man by scouts, Johnson earned the following individual accolades while at Michigan: All-Big Ten Defensive Team (2026) All-Big Ten second team (coaches); third team (media) (2026) NCAA All-Tournament Team (2026) NABC All-Great Lakes District second team (2026) Academic All-Big Ten (2026)Johnson will be reunited with Dusty May, who left Michigan to become the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. That move has been officially announced by the Wolverines and Mavericks, with assistant coach Mike Boynton named Michigan's interim head coach.Lendeborg, 6-foot-9, transferred to Michigan after three seasons at Arizona Western (junior college) and two seasons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A three-level scorer who often defended the other team's best player, Lendeborg led the Wolverines in scoring (15.1 per game) while averaging 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 51.5% from the field, 36.4% from three and 79.2% from the free throw line. He earned the following individual accolades in one season at Michigan: Consensus All-American (2026) Associated Press All-America (first team) NABC All-America (first team) USBWA All-America (first team) CBS Sports All-America (first team) The Sporting News All-America (first team) Big Ten Player of the Year (2026) Big Ten (Coaches & Media), Associated Press, Fox Sports, USA Today All-Big Ten, first team (2026) Big Ten (Coaches & Media), Associated Press, Fox Sports, USA Today All-Big Ten Defensive Team (2026) NABC All-Great Lakes District first team (2026) NABC All-District: first team (2025), second team (2024) NCAA Midwest Regional Most Outstanding Player (2026) NCAA All-Midwest Regional Team (2026) Associated Press Big Ten First-Year Transfer of the Year (2026) CBS Sports Transfer of the Year & All-Transfer Team (2026) USA Today Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2026)Standing at 7-foot-3, Mara started his collegiate career at UCLA before transferring to Michigan, and became the first Spanish player to win the NCAA Championship this past spring. A defensive force who plays with finesse on offense, Mara appeared in 40 games for the Wolverines last season, Mara averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.6 blocks, anchoring the defense that ranked No. 1 in defensive rating on KenPom.He earned the following individual accolades in one season at Michigan: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2026) USA Today Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2026) All-Big Ten Defensive Team (2026) All-Big Ten, third team (2026, coaches and media) All-Big Ten Tournament Team (2026) Academic All-Big Ten (2026) NCAA All-Tournament Team (2026) NCAA All-Midwest Regional Team (2026) NABC All-Great Lakes District second team (2026)","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/do-not-publish-three-michigan-players-drafted-in-first-round-of-2026-nba-draft","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:24:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fcf142fe%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F6428x3375%2B0%2B0%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F47%252F0d%252Fffd380584755a993e7914cf4e1ac%252Fap26166793084611.jpg","slug":"three-michigan-players-drafted-in-first-round-of-2026-nba-draft"},{"id":"pw7rc2","title":"Mamdani ally Brad Lander upsets Rep. Daniel Goldman in a NY Democratic primary","excerpt":"Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman in their Democratic primary.Lander, who had the endorsement of both Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, beat the two-term incumbent on Tuesday. Goldman has represent...","content":"Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman in their Democratic primary.Lander, who had the endorsement of both Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, beat the two-term incumbent on Tuesday. Goldman has represented New Yorks lower Manhattan and Brooklyn brownstone district since first winning election in 2022.Lander's victory puts him in strong position in the heavily Democratic 10th District en route to the November general election. Hell face Republican Jennifer Moore, who was unopposed Tuesday.Lander was acquitted earlier this month on charges related to a protest inside a building housing an immigration court and has pledged to push back against President Donald Trumps administration.Mamdani and his slate are promising to push the Democratic Party further left on key issues, the war in Gaza chief among them, even as establishment Democrats in Washington worry that their policies could alienate swing voters in midterm elections across the country this fall.Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, faces another Mamdani pick, Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who once helped organize pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Mamdani is also backing his democratic socialist ally, state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who along with the rest of the mayor's candidates has vowed to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Its not just a question of electing more Democrats. Its a question of electing better Democrats,  Mamdani said Tuesday. When I look at these candidacies, I see in them a willingness to also put working people back at the heart of our politics.In Washington, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries downplayed the influence of the Mamdani-backed candidates should they prevail Tuesday, which would make them the overwhelming favorites to win congressional seats in November given New York City's strong Democratic makeup.We have agreed to strongly disagree, Jeffries said of Mamdani on Capitol Hill. There are 215 members of the House Democratic caucus. A handful of primaries that go in one direction or the other, in a given state or two, arent going to reshape who we are as House Democrats.RELATED STORY | Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on IsraelMeanwhile, Democrat Jack Schlossberg, the 33-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is hoping to write his own chapter in Camelot lore as he competes in a crowded field for a seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler. Mamdani has made no endorsement in that race.The Kennedy scion is running in one of the country's wealthiest congressional districts  covering much of the center of Manhattan  but faces questions about his lack of work experience against more seasoned opponents.The field includes state Assembly members Micah Lasher, a longtime government hand backed by Democratic leaders, and Alex Bores, whose proposals to regulate artificial intelligence have triggered tech industry blowback. Also running is George Conway, who helped start the anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project, and has centered his candidacy on impeaching the president.RELATED STORY | Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayoral primary, poised to face Trump over city autonomyMamdani's insurgentsMamdani, whose first six months in office have drawn praise from establishment Democrats and even President Donald Trump, has made a big push to promote three congressional candidates who are challenging Democrats supported by the party's leadership.Two of Mamdani's congressional slate identify as democratic socialists, while Lander has often aligned himself with the movement. All three have repeatedly promised to abolish ICE, condemned the genocide in Israel and vowed to tax the rich if elected.Mamdani's most polarizing pick is Avila Chevalier, 32, in her race against Espaillat, 71, who was the first Dominican American elected to Congress and represents a district in upper Manhattan and the Bronx.Avila Chevalier has not held political office and casts herself as an outsider. Around an hour before polls closed, she was standing on a street corner in Harlem with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, chatting with voters in a final Election Day push.On the next corner, a small truck displayed an ad attacking Avila Chevalier, highlighting a disparaging remark she made on social media about former Vice President Kamala Harris. Avila Chevalier had previously apologized for the post.Espaillats allies have called Avila Chevalier unfit for office, pointing out a history of inflammatory and profane social media posts when she was in her 20s.In East Harlem, 47-year-old voter Sara Hyler said she flip-flopped several times between Avila Chevalier and Espaillat in the lead up to Election Day, but eventually cast her ballot for Avila Chevalier after learning about AIPACs heavy support for the incumbent.It was the breaking point, my last straw, she said of AIPACs donations to Espaillat.Hyler said it was important to elect a new crop of progressive democrats who arent beholden to AIPAC and the Israeli government. As much as I support Israel, I dont think we should be paying for them, Hyler said.Lander, a fixture of the city's progressive Democrats, got the mayor's endorsement in a race against Goldman, a progressive former federal prosecutor who served as lead counsel for Trumps first impeachment.The war in Gaza has been a dividing line between the two candidates, both of whom are Jewish. Lander assailed Goldman for not being tough enough on Israel over its military action against Palestinians. Goldman has consistently criticized Israel's government and condemned settler violence but has stopped short of describing the conflict as a genocide, which Lander has done.Still, Goldman amped up his criticism of Israel's war posture in response to Landers' barbs and shifting voter sentiments, all while seeking to keep his campaign focused on the high cost of living and such issues as opposing Trump's agenda.Mamdani has also backed Valdez over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez in a district covering parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Reynoso was Velazquez's handpicked successor, but failed to earn the mayor's backing.Yvette Sanchez, a 30-year-old preschool teacher who voted for Espaillat, said she was put off by Mamdani's attempts to unseat the incumbent in her district and stifle Velazquezs preferred successor, arguing that the established candidates are supported by Black and Latino communities.Do you just think you can insert anyone you want or do you actually want to listen to us? Sanchez, who supported Mamdani last year, said of the mayor.MORE ELECTIONS NEWS | Georgia Republicans push back against governor's redistricting planA Trump-influenced race in upstate New YorkIn northern New York state, a Trump acolyte with no previous political experience is facing a conservative state lawmaker in the Republican primary for a seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.Anthony Constantino, head of the custom sticker company Sticker Mule, showcased his enthusiasm for the president by putting a massive Vote For Trump sign atop one of his company buildings. He also released a hip-hop album titled Thank You President Trump,\" and commissioned a statue of Trump and gave it to the president in Florida. Trump has endorsed him.Constantino's opponent, conservative state Assembly Member Robert Smullen, has strong support from local Republicans and has argued that Constantino's antics, which include regular bashing of the state GOP, make him unfit to serve in the House.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/midterm-elections/mamdani-ally-brad-lander-upsets-rep-daniel-goldman-in-a-ny-democratic-primary","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:22:29.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fd1f2851%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F3000x1575%2B0%2B213%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fa9%252F81%252Fea350cce4017b4c86f247a326da4%252Fap26170035130327.jpg","slug":"mamdani-ally-brad-lander-upsets-rep-daniel-goldman-in-a-ny-democratic-primary"},{"id":"rtnkes","title":"Congress has approved a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs. Trump is expected to sign it","excerpt":"A new bill aimed at increasing housing affordability now has the support of Democrats and Republicans and could go to President Trump's desk as soon as this week. Its supporters have hailed it as the most significant bipartisan housing reform effort in decades.The 21st century Road to Housing Act...","content":"A new bill aimed at increasing housing affordability now has the support of Democrats and Republicans and could go to President Trump's desk as soon as this week. Its supporters have hailed it as the most significant bipartisan housing reform effort in decades.The 21st century Road to Housing Act is aimed at lowering costs, creating new housing supply, and critically cutting red tape. The bill is a joint effort between Republican Sen. Tim Scott, a close ally of President Donald Trump, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive and one-time Democratic presidential candidate.For Sen. Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate and the chair of the committee that spearheaded the bill, the issue is personal.\"My bother, my mother and I shared a bedroom, a bed, for years. And I will tell you that the American dream just seemed out of reach for so many in my neighborhood,\" he said.RELATED STORY | More 30-somethings staying in parents homes amid housing crunchAmong the dozens of provisions included in the overall package is a pilot for a new program to create small dollar mortgages under $100,000, cutting red tape around environmental reviews for new construction and the creation of a grant program to greenlight pre-approved designs to streamline the construction of new homes.The legislation also prevents large institutional investors which own more than 350 single family homes from stockpiling additional properties, though it does not require them to divest and does allow them to build new homes explicitly to be rented out.\"This should really give folks hope that Congress can still do big things and do them in a bipartisan fashion,\" said Ken Wingert, Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Association of Home Builders. \"While no one part of the bill is going to solve the housing issues we have overnight, this compilation, I think, will help put us a step in the right direction.\"RELATED STORY | Housing market shows signs of life; affordability challenges remain for buyersSenate passage was not unanimous, but 85 senators voted for it. Just 5 Republicans voted against it, saying they have concerns it would not be effective. The House passed the bill Tuesday evening with broad bipartisan support. The White House has said previously that President Trump is expected to sign it.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/housing/congress-has-approved-a-bipartisan-bill-to-lower-housing-costs-trump-is-expected-to-sign-it","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Nathaniel Reed","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:31:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2Fbc9fece%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F4909x2577%2B0%2B348%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Fdd%252F07%252Fbf830edc412d88ac1b424d20966b%252Fap22362668159010.jpg","slug":"congress-has-approved-a-bipartisan-bill-to-lower-housing-costs-trump-is-expected-to-sign-it"},{"id":"eefs7x","title":"Nearly half of couples keep financial secrets from each other, survey finds","excerpt":"A new study shows lots of couples are keeping financial secrets from each other.The survey from Fidelity found that nearly half of all couples avoid talking about money to prevent arguments.\"Money's emotional,\" said Fidelity's Chandler Riggs. \"It's tied to how people are raised, how they think ab...","content":"A new study shows lots of couples are keeping financial secrets from each other.The survey from Fidelity found that nearly half of all couples avoid talking about money to prevent arguments.\"Money's emotional,\" said Fidelity's Chandler Riggs. \"It's tied to how people are raised, how they think about success, and sometimes even guilt or insecurity.\"The study also found that just 42% of couples fully combined their finances. Younger generations are more likely to keep accounts separate and to want to remain independent.RELATED STORY | 'I'm out almost $20,000': Hackers use fake pop-up to drain retiree's accountsMoney experts say you still need to be on the same page. They say couples who are looking to sync up their money mindset may start with more casual conversations about short-term financial goals.\"Separate does not mean disconnected,\" Riggs said. \"So whether couples do end up combining everything, keeping things separate or a mix of both, the success comes down to communication and transparency.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/money/nearly-half-of-couples-keep-financial-secrets-from-each-other-survey-finds","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:41:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"nearly-half-of-couples-keep-financial-secrets-from-each-other-survey-finds"},{"id":"x50plv","title":"Howell Balloonfest is almost here. A pilot with 43 years in the air tells us what to expect.","excerpt":"Craig Elliott flew more than 2,600 flights and carried tens of thousands of passengers. Now he's sharing what made the Michigan skies his favorite. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Look up for Michigan Challenge BalloonnfestA retired balloon pilot with more than four decades of experience i...","content":"Craig Elliott flew more than 2,600 flights and carried tens of thousands of passengers. Now he's sharing what made the Michigan skies his favorite. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Look up for Michigan Challenge BalloonnfestA retired balloon pilot with more than four decades of experience is looking ahead to the 41st annual Howell Balloonfest  and he says the skies above Michigan are as magical as any in the country. Craig Elliott, known to many as Captain Sunshine, spent 43 years as a balloon pilot, logging more than 2,600 flights and carrying tens of thousands of passengers, often tens of thousands of feet above the ground. His journey began in the late 1970s after a friend called and asked if he'd work as balloon crew  inflating the massive balloons before flight. \"And it slowly fills up  bigger than a house. It's just massive. And then the burners are used to heat that air, and the balloon stands up majestically, and it takes off and flies away. It's just so incredible,\" Elliott said. Elliott made Michigan his home base throughout his career, flying across the nation but always returning to what he called the magical skies of the Mitten. He has piloted a balloon designed for Virgin Airlines and a Tony the Tiger-shaped balloon. \"Tony was great. He was a lot of fun to fly,\" Elliott said. Recently authoring a book about his experience, he describes ballooning as both an art form and a spectacle  a sight to behold from the ground and an unforgettable experience from the basket. The heat required to lift a balloon, he said, is staggering. \"That would heat an entire neighborhood,\" Elliott said.For those who have never been up in a balloon, Elliott says the sensation is unlike anything else.\"It's incredible. It feels like you are suspended and the earth is rotating around you. I've never had anyone tell me it wasn't a great experience going up for that balloon ride,\" Elliott said. Elliott has since written about his experiences in the air and plans to attend the upcoming Howell Balloonfest at Howell High School  an event neighbors look forward to each year. A local resident named John said the festival is a highlight of the summer.\"If the weather is good, you should see em' all over the place,\" John said. The 41st annual Howell Balloonfest runs Friday through Sunday at Howell High School. Elliott says anyone who looks up can expect a sky full of color.\"They're massive artwork in the sky,\" Elliott said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/livingston-county/howell-balloonfest-is-almost-here-a-pilot-with-43-years-in-the-air-tells-us-what-to-expect","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:24:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F6e%2Fb0%2F01323e054e22b5cc087d628dd393%2F004-pilots-poster.JPG","slug":"howell-balloonfest-is-almost-here-a-pilot-with-43-years-in-the-air-tells-us-what-to-expect"},{"id":"1g1fe6","title":"E-bike safety concerns prompt possible new legislation in the Grosse Pointes","excerpt":"E-bikes are fast, popular, and becoming a common sight throughout the Grosse Pointes  but some residents say they are also raising safety concerns. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: E-bike safety concerns prompt possible new legislation in the Grosse PointesBeatrice Grenzke, who lives in Grosse...","content":"E-bikes are fast, popular, and becoming a common sight throughout the Grosse Pointes  but some residents say they are also raising safety concerns. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: E-bike safety concerns prompt possible new legislation in the Grosse PointesBeatrice Grenzke, who lives in Grosse Pointe Farms, said she has noticed riders behaving dangerously near traffic.\"They will go shooting down the sidewalk. They do not look to see if there's oncoming traffic, and they cross the street,\" Grenzke said. Joyce McBride, who lives in Grosse Pointe, said the near-silent motors make the bikes especially difficult to anticipate.\"It's hard to hear them, you can't hear them coming up behind you,\" McBride said. The hum of electric motors is becoming a familiar sound in the Grosse Pointes, from neighborhood streets to downtown business districts, with e-bikes growing in popularity, especially among younger riders.Under current state law, e-bikes are allowed to travel wherever bicycles are permitted, unless prohibited by local restrictions. Any e-bike that travels faster than 30 mph is considered a moped, which requires registration and a license to operate.McBride said the trend is coming with growing concerns and that she has experienced a couple of close calls.\"There were three young men. They were just having a good time, but they buzzed by me from behind me and didn't let me know they were there. I had my dog, it could have been not a pretty thing,\" McBride said.Michigan State Senator Kevin Hertel said the lack of clear state law makes enforcement difficult.\"Without clear state laws and how these operate with local ordinances in our communities, it's really hard to enforce,\" Hertel said. Just last week, Hertel met with local leaders and public safety officials from the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to discuss what many describe as a growing problem.\"You're out riding on the sidewalk or in the street, and it creates safety issues not only for the rider but for people all across our communities,\" Hertel said.Hertel said he is reviewing state laws and local ordinances to consider potential new e-bike safety legislation.\"We did leave that room with some ideas of legislation that we are working on with state representative Veronica Paiz, who was also at the round table, to really discuss what we can be doing from a state level,\" Hertel said.Joe Valentine, city manager for the City of Grosse Pointe, said the issue is especially pronounced among younger riders.\"It becomes really a safety issue with kids that don't know the rules and are driving these either on the sidewalk or on the street,\" Valentine said. The city is working to educate e-bike riders on safety rules in commercial areas.\"We're trying to do a little educational campaign to let people know when you come into the commercial districts to walk your wheels,\" Valentine said.Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Director John Hutchins said his department is working on an ordinance to establish rules and restrictions for e-bike use.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/e-bike-safety-concerns-prompt-possible-new-legislation-in-the-grosse-pointes","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Peter Maxwell","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:18:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F1c%2Fc9%2F5dd7013041108daa8685d9db1ffa%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-6-02-45-pm.jpg","slug":"e-bike-safety-concerns-prompt-possible-new-legislation-in-the-grosse-pointes"},{"id":"3pdunq","title":"‘No one knew.’ New details revealed in Oakland County leader’s controversial Flock visit","excerpt":"A controversial 911 drone contract with Flock Safety continues to be a hot topic in Oakland County, with residents packing Board of Commission meetings. The 7 Investigators have learned more information about the Oakland County Commission chairs visit to Flock headquarters and how this deal came ...","content":"A controversial 911 drone contract with Flock Safety continues to be a hot topic in Oakland County, with residents packing Board of Commission meetings. The 7 Investigators have learned more information about the Oakland County Commission chairs visit to Flock headquarters and how this deal came about. Watch Heather Catallo's video report: No one knew. New details revealed in Oakland Co. leaders divisive Flock visitThe Flock drone contract is one of the key reasons Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Woodward, D-Royal Oak, is facing a recall effort.The 7 Investigators were the first to report that Flock paid for a trip to bring Woodward and other county officials to their headquarters last fall. And the controversy over Flock Safety continues to fire up crowds in Oakland County.Please do the right thing and cancel Oakland County's contract with Flock immediately, Birmingham resident Danielle Mallon said at the last Oakland County Board of Commission meeting.When Woodward and other commissioners moved public comment until after a vote approving the Flock 911 response drones at an April meeting, the hundreds of residents who showed up to protest the countys contract with Flock were furious.Woodwards actions prompted the group I Am Oakland County to start a recall campaign against the long-time commission chair. Previous coverage: Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward faces recall effort as 7 reveals new trip paid by drone company Recall effort launches against Oakland County Commission chair Dave WoodwardThe Oakland County Sheriffs Office has used drones for emergency response from a different company for more than four years and have been needing to replace their equipment due to new federal rules.They've had a drone as a first responder program for a couple of years now under a different provider. But now, they're looking at the Flock system and being able to have more coverage around the county, Flock Safety spokesperson Paris Lewbel said. Lewbel says when their drones launch to respond to 911 calls, the cameras are pointed at the horizon and not surveilling people or property.Even though records show Oakland County has had Flock license plate reader contracts that total $309,500 since 2022, many residents now say they are concerned about privacy violations from Flock.A technology that enables broad persistent tracking of our movements without warrants, without individualized suspicion and without clear public consent does not make us safer, Novi resident Mary Miller said at the June 11 board meeting.I'm not going to vote for Democrats who think that the answer to public safety is more surveillance rather than health and safety of the people, another Oakland County resident said at the April meeting, where Woodward and others moved the public comment until after the Flock vote. Previous coverage: Did Oakland County commission head use position to help along possible Sheetz in Waterford? Did commission head use position to help along possible Sheetz in Waterford?The push to get the county-wide Flock drone trial program approved happened within three weeks: it was approved in the Public Health and Safety committee on March 24, then voted on by the full commission on April 8.It happened very quickly. Given that it is such a hot topic these days, one would think that we would do our due diligence, said Oakland County Commissioner Kristen Nelson, D-Waterford. Nelson voted against the Flock pilot program. Nelson says when they voted, she and her fellow commissioners did not know that six months prior to that vote, Woodward and two sheriffs officials had travelled to Flock headquarters in Atlanta.We later found out on the news through your story that Dave (Woodward) had visited Flock headquarters last fall. And Ive got to tell you, it raised a lot of questions in regards why hide it? Nelson told 7 Investigator Heather Catallo.The 7 Investigators were the first to report that Flock paid for that trip.If it's all above board, why wouldn't you tell everyone? Justine Galbraith said. Galbraith is one of the organizers of the effort to recall Woodward.Im not going to discuss my private business affairs, Woodward told Catallo during an interview in August 2025 about his outside consulting business Woodward & Associates.Since last summer, the 7 Investigators have been exposing questions about Woodwards business that works with companies like the Sheetz gas station chain thats been expanding throughout Oakland County.Isn't that a conflict of interest for you as an elected official? Catallo asked.Absolutely not. There is no conflict, Woodward said.Woodward earns $82,500 for his part-time job as Board of Commissioners chair.Because he won't disclose his outside business interests, does that raise more questions for you when you hear he's going to visit a company? Catallo asked.Of course, of course. People have asked what his other streams of income are, and he won't disclose that. He was against financial disclosure when it came to a vote back in the fall. He was against ethics reform, against transparency reform, Galbraith said.Is Dave Woodward a paid consultant for Flock? Catallo asked Lewbel.He is not, Lewbel said. Lewbel says Flock is not paying Woodward or any of the commission chairs outside companies, but Flock did foot the bill for the three Oakland County officials hotel, flights and meals during their visit to headquarters last November.In instances where it can be a gift to the agency to be able to come down and see technology, we do that. It is up to the Agency to report that in the ways that they need to report it to accept that as a gift, Lewbel said.A county spokesman says there is no rule they know of that would have required Woodward to disclose his trip to Flock headquarters prior to his vote to approve the deal.One would think that you would divulge that, and share pros, cons of what you learned from that trip. And it's really unfortunate that no one knew that that trip took place, Nelson said.Woodward would not talk to the 7 Investigators for this story, but previously sent us this statement about his Flock-paid trip: The job of an elected official is to make informed decisions in the best interest of my community, so I do my homework and I do my research. I was invited to attend a meeting with the leadership of Oakland County Sheriffs Office to learn more about the service. It was an opportunity to better understand the technology and address my privacy concerns directly with the companys senior leadership. We also visited a local police department thats currently using this tool and spoke with the police chief and his staff about its effectiveness in supporting public safety.The 7 Investigators have also reviewed internal county documents that show the pursuit of the Flock free-trial program is listed as a Board of Commissioners initiative.Are you aware that this was a board initiative? Catallo asked.Not aware at all. And I'm actually shocked to hear this considering that the documentation that we as commissioners have and the public have, it clearly states that it is a sheriff's department recommendation, Nelson said. So, it sounds like there's some additional information that needs to be had in regards to really who was exactly the person or people who drove this initiative of utilizing the Flock Safety Group here in Oakland County. Previous coverage: Oakland Co. commission head defends Sheetz side job, denies conflict of interest Oakland Co. commission head defends Sheetz side job, denies conflict of interestInternal county document tracking provided to the 7 Investigators shows the Flock proposal on the boards agenda was created by the boards chief of staff. Commissioners say the chief of staff reports directly to Woodward.It's just another reason that the public doesn't trust what's happening in their local government because of the secrecy and the resistance to any kind of transparency, Galbraith said.A sheriffs office public information officer sent us this statement: The Sheriffs Office has operated a Drone program for more than four years, and our existing drone platform has reached the point where replacement is necessary. The need to evaluate and replace that equipment was communicated to both Board leadership and Executive Office leadership well before any resolution regarding a pilot program was introduced. \"Regardless of where the resolution originated, the Sheriffs Office intended to evaluate multiple vendors and available technologies to determine the best path forward. As with any significant technology investment, our objective is to ensure we select the platform that provides the greatest effectiveness, reliability, and value for the residents we serve. This was never about creating a drone program, we already have one. It is about responsibly assessing replacement options and identifying the most effective technology for the future.Sheriffs officials told the 7 Investigators that no drone company has been selected for the long term.Once the pilot programs are over, they plan to go out to bid and select the drone platform thats the best option to keep the public safe and protect privacy.The 7 Investigators have been asking Woodward for an interview since June 8.Despite several calls, text messages, emails and a visit to his home, so far Woodward has refused to answer questions about Flock, other than his initial statement in April.On Tuesday, a Board of Commissioners spokeswoman said in a statement: Regarding Flock, the Board of Commissioners approved the Oakland County Sheriffs Office to move forward with the nine-month free pilot for the Drones as First Responders (DFR) program. Any long-term decision would require a competitive RFP process and the Board would then review the Sheriffs recommendation. We encourage you to direct any additional questions to the Sheriffs office.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/no-one-knew-new-details-revealed-in-oakland-county-leaders-controversial-flock-visit","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Heather Catallo","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:55:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F1f%2F4e%2F6716eca946bb9d5770d3b1745095%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-6-10-16-pm.png","slug":"no-one-knew-new-details-revealed-in-oakland-county-leaders-controversial-flock-visit"},{"id":"bjcnz2","title":"Detroit police issue 180 tickets for curfew violations during fireworks","excerpt":"Detroit police said a key focus during the annual fireworks show on Monday night was securing the city and holding parents accountable. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit police issue 180 tickets for curfew violations during fireworksThey say the beautiful display came on the same night...","content":"Detroit police said a key focus during the annual fireworks show on Monday night was securing the city and holding parents accountable. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit police issue 180 tickets for curfew violations during fireworksThey say the beautiful display came on the same night that there was a high volume of curfew violations, which led to tickets for parents.I wanted to find out more about the message parents are hearing, now that they'll have to appear in court, and what it is for safety and our youth.Police said they issued 180 juvenile tickets for curfew violations, up from 156 the year prior.This was also the second straight year that gunfire broke out before the show in the Downtown Detroit area, with police shooting a teen they say was armed. He remains in serious condition at the hospital.Parent Antoine Outlaw said that's one reason he chose to watch the show with his family from a distance. I asked him about the amount of tickets that were written.\"It's good. If they're keeping their child in place, they wouldn't have to write the tickets out,\" Outlaw said. Police tell us they were actively discouraging all parents from letting their kids break the temporary curfew of 8 p.m. around the area for unaccompanied minors.Everyone has to be a part of the system. There hasnt been good reasons or rationale, why a kid is out at 2:45 downtown,\" 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico said. I wanted to know more about the message from McConico, who tells me parents who have failed to appear in court have faced bench warrants for their arrest and penalties exceeding an initial $200 fine.He adds that while the majority of underage kids came to enjoy an amazing show, recent teen takeovers have given way to a need for stricter curfew enforcement.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-police-issue-180-tickets-for-curfew-violations-during-fireworks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:50:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ff4%2Ff7%2F88b63af0441096591d8e7cf33bab%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-5-49-16-pm.jpg","slug":"detroit-police-issue-180-tickets-for-curfew-violations-during-fireworks"},{"id":"8kl2np","title":"Birmingham parents demand clarity after multicultural night sticker controversy","excerpt":"A Birmingham mother is demanding the Birmingham Public School District clarify its public statements after a controversy stemming from a multicultural night event in April. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Birmingham parents demand clarity after multicultural night sticker controversy Laila B...","content":"A Birmingham mother is demanding the Birmingham Public School District clarify its public statements after a controversy stemming from a multicultural night event in April. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Birmingham parents demand clarity after multicultural night sticker controversy Laila Balboul and another mother set up displays at Beverly Elementary, celebrating Arab American heritage. One of the displays, which was about Palestine, included food, letters from children in Gaza, and 100 stickers Balboul said she purchased from Amazon without inspecting. She says she later learned 2 of the 100 stickers featured an assault rifle and anti-Zionist messaging. Balboul says the stickers were originally noticed by another parent and brought to her attention when that parent notified the principal. The mother says once the inappropriate stickers were removed, the principal took a look at the remaining stickers and allowed the event to continue on as normal. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Birmingham parents demand clarity after multicultural night sticker controversy PREVIOUS STORY: Stickers showing assault rifles and political slurs found at Beverly Elementary School event Celebration controversy at Beverly Elementary in\"I'm a wife, a mother, a nurse, a realtor and an upstanding member of this community,\" Balboul said as she stood with her attorney and members of the Arab American Civil Rights League Tuesday. The elementary school principal released a statement soon after the event condemning the stickers and reiterating the district's zero-tolerance policy for \"intimidation, bullying, discrimination, or anti-Semitism\".Balboul's attorney, Amer Zahr, said the district acted before conducting a proper investigation.\"Before they conducted any investigation, they went and put this statement out to the public. What did that result in? That resulted in immediate bullying of Miss Balboul and her whole family,\" Zahr said. WEB EXTRA: ACRL holds press conference after incident at Birmingham school ACRL holds press conference after incident at Birmingham school. The ACRL held a press conference on Tuesday after stickers of an assault rifle and political slurs were found during a cultural event at a Beverly Hills schoolBalboul said the fallout has been significant.\"My family has faced harassment, attacks on our reputations, threats, and emotional distress. Ill-intentioned individuals have contacted my employers and made threats to my employers,\" Balboul said.Balboul said her children have also been harassed at local parks following the incident.Balboul also says she was banned from volunteering at the elementary school and asked not to attend school events.\"I love my community here, and that extends beyond the Arab American community. I have many friends in all communities, the Jewish community, the Black community, and I'm so proud of that. This was just very hurtful because it's not who I am. It's not who we are,\" Balboul said.After weeks of closed-door meetings with administrators, the parents involved and the Arab American Civil Rights League are now demanding the district release a statement clarifying that the incident did not constitute antisemitism.\"The harm it's caused the children, the trauma it's caused the children is outrageous. They should be shamed, and they need to correct it and correct it now,\" Nabih Ayad of the Arab American Civil Rights League said.After reaching out for comment, the district sent a statement, which was the latest update on the matter for parents. Dear Birmingham Public Schools Families, As a District, we remain committed to fostering school environments where all students, families, staff, and community members feel welcomed, valued, safe, and respected. I am writing to update you on the investigation regarding the Multicultural Night at Beverly Elementary. As part of the investigation, we met with Beverly families and advocacy agencies from both the Jewish and Arab American communities. As a result of our review, the parents responsible for displaying inappropriate stickers will not be allowed to volunteer for the remainder of the school year. This is consistent with school and board policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws. While the parents have shared that the stickers that caused the greatest concern were not intentionally displayed, we have found that the stickers presented during Multicultural Night did not meet the guidelines provided in advance for this event. In addition, we are committed to updating and strengthening our school policies and practices, including: <ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Aptos; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: left; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"><li>Developing and implementing District-wide guidelines for cultural events;  </li><li>Implementing a Parent Code of Conduct;</li><li>Reviewing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations related to expectations for all individuals participating in school-sponsored activities and events;</li><li>Reviewing existing staff and volunteer guidance materials to support positive and respectful interactions at school events; and</li><li>Reviewing existing trainings, practices, and communication protocols to identify opportunities for continued growth and improvement for the upcoming school year.</li></ul> We appreciate the many individuals who provided feedback during this process. We will continue to engage our parents, volunteers, caregivers, and staff as we move forward in this important work. Sincerely, Dr. Embekka RobersonThe Beverly Elementary families plan to attend the Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to echo their concerns.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/birmingham-parents-demand-clarity-after-multicultural-night-sticker-controversy","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Whitney Burney","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:45:26.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe5%2F71%2F3d83777b42c7a12e214456bb0eea%2Fimg-2949.JPG","slug":"birmingham-parents-demand-clarity-after-multicultural-night-sticker-controversy"},{"id":"7ylr6w","title":"DPD chief addresses officer-involved shooting, 180 teens detained, surrounding Detroit fireworks","excerpt":"Detroit police detained 180 teens for curfew violations, several firearms were confiscated, and an officer shot an 18-year-old during the city's Fourth of July fireworks celebration Monday night, even as Police Chief Todd Bettison called it one of the most peaceful fireworks events in recent memo...","content":"Detroit police detained 180 teens for curfew violations, several firearms were confiscated, and an officer shot an 18-year-old during the city's Fourth of July fireworks celebration Monday night, even as Police Chief Todd Bettison called it one of the most peaceful fireworks events in recent memory. Watch Faraz Javed's video report: DPD Chief addresses shooting, 180 teens detained, surrounding fireworksA 19-year-old is in custody after officers found a Draco-style firearm in a backpack. An 18-year-old shot by an officer during a foot pursuit at a Cadillac Square parking lot is in serious condition. PREVIOUS REPORT: Detroit police chief: Man with gun shot by officers downtown in critical condition Detroit police chief: Man with gun shot by officers downtown in critical conditionZack Herman, a Cadillac Square resident and educator, said he had just parked his car around 6:25 p.m. when the shooting unfolded.\"I heard pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, and I went, 'Oh, are they already shooting off fireworks?' Because it didn't sound like a normal gunshot,\" Herman said. Herman said he witnessed the aftermath of the shooting firsthand.\"I could see a gun on the ground... and there was blood on the ground as well,\" Herman said.Bettison said officers spotted a group of young men carrying a backpack that appeared unusually heavy. When officers searched the bag, they found the Draco-style firearm. WEB EXTRA: Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison speaks after fireworks in front of city council Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison speaks after fireworks in front of city council\"That individual was also armed, and that individual that we stopped with a backpack is in jail right now,\" Bettison said. Bettison said the discovery may have prevented further violence.\"And we have that Draco-style weapon, and we possibly prevented him from doing something nefarious with it,\" Bettison said.At a Detroit City Council public safety meeting Tuesday, Bettison said a collaborative, multi-agency approach was used to address teen takeover activity. The 180 teens detained for curfew violations had their parents issued citations.\"It was a collaborative multi-agency approach, and I thought that we did a great job,\" Bettison said.When asked whether current curfew enforcement and resources are working to prevent teen takeovers, Bettison said the results speak for themselves.\"Yeah, I think so. I think the proof is in the pudding. I mean, um, you haven't seen a large teen takeover in the city of Detroit, um, in, in a while,\" Bettison said.Not everyone agrees. Jasmine Kennedy, who works in downtown Detroit, said the curfew is not working.\"No,\" Kennedy said. Herman echoed that sentiment, saying enforcement has been inconsistent.\"Up until last night, I haven't seen the curfew be enforced, and even last night it was lightly being enforced,\" Herman said.Kennedy and her colleague Kiana Murray said they do believe a curfew is necessary and that Detroit police have generally done a good job keeping downtown safe. Murray said parents also need to take more responsibility.\"I'm gonna say the parents need to be more aware because I'm probably sure they knew what the kids were doing, but probably didn't think they were going to come down and fight,\" Murray said. A few group fights were reported across downtown. Bettison said officers responded quickly.\"Yeah, you saw our officers, um, break it up very quickly too, and so you saw our officers everywhere, and so that's why I have my officers deployed and, um, like I said, individuals who are engaged in disorderly conduct, they will be addressed, they will be detained, and if you're an adult, you will be arrested,\" Bettison said.Herman said holding parents accountable is the only path forward.\"I work with teenagers day in and day out down here, and we need to hold parents accountable. It's the only way,\" Herman said.Bettison maintained that, by historical standards, the night was relatively calm.\"This has been one of the more peaceful fireworks. I mean, it wasn't large-scale fights. I didn't see a lot of the things that I've seen in the past, and I've worked basically every fireworks for the past 30 years,\" Bettison said.Kennedy said she wants to see the city continue on its current trajectory.\"Just whatever they're doing now, just keep going. Detroit has come a long way, and I just want to continue to get - to get better,\" Kennedy said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/dpd-chief-addresses-officer-involved-shooting-180-teens-detained-surrounding-detroit-fireworks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Faraz Javed","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:44:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe1%2Ff5%2F31b3f74348629fa363cba41fde26%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-5-03-46-pm.jpg","slug":"dpd-chief-addresses-officer-involved-shooting-180-teens-detained-surrounding-detroit-fireworks"},{"id":"2d27zj","title":"Family identifies Detroit woman killed in wrong-way I-75 crash","excerpt":"Tytiana Duskin, 38, died after a wrong-way driver triggered a violent crash on southbound I-75 in Detroit. Her family confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Family identifies Detroit woman killed in wrong-way I-75 crashThe crash happened around 4 a.m. near the R...","content":"Tytiana Duskin, 38, died after a wrong-way driver triggered a violent crash on southbound I-75 in Detroit. Her family confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Family identifies Detroit woman killed in wrong-way I-75 crashThe crash happened around 4 a.m. near the Rosa Parks Boulevard exit. Drivers called 911 to report a dark-colored vehicle traveling the wrong way on the freeway.\"And then approximately two minutes later, we received calls that there was a crash involving that vehicle that was traveling in the wrong direction,\" Lt. Ty Howard of Michigan State Police said.Howard said the suspected wrong-way driver entered the freeway at Dearborn Street in southwest Detroit. That driver survived with a leg injury and is currently recovering at a local hospital. Investigators have not determined whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Troopers drew blood from the suspected at-fault driver, and once results come back, the case will be forwarded to the prosecutor's office for a potential charging decision.Howard said wrong-way crashes remain a serious concern, and the circumstances behind them vary.\"It's definitely concerning when we see this many wrong-way crashes, and every situation is different. There's been times the driver's been intoxicated. There's been times there's been a medical emergency. There's been times people just been flat out lost. So that's why I always try to encourage people to have a plan. If you're gonna be inebriated, if you're gonna be intoxicated, don't drive, do not get behind the wheel of that vehicle. If you're lost in the area, utilize your GPS system also to have a plan put in place, so you know where you're going,\" Howard said. Michigan State Police is advising drivers to slow down, pull over and try to get out of the way if a wrong-way driver is approaching.Duskin's family was too shaken to speak on camera but described her as loveable and kind. She leaves behind a 15-year-old son.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/family-identifies-detroit-woman-killed-in-wrong-way-i-75-crash","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:38:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F41%2F8d%2F9be708444ceea5eac8ecf295dd6c%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-5-36-41-pm.png","slug":"family-identifies-detroit-woman-killed-in-wrong-way-i-75-crash"},{"id":"1kevid","title":"8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison","excerpt":"Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and prosecutors called an act of terrorism.One of the defendants, a former U.S...","content":"Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and prosecutors called an act of terrorism.One of the defendants, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist convicted of opening fire during the July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, was sentenced to 100 years in prison, the maximum punishment.The lengthy sentences were condemned by family members and supporters in a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Fort Worth. Hope Song, whose son Benjamin Song received the heftiest sentence, disputed prosecutors' claims that her son shot the officer and said he didn't intend to hurt anyone.U.S. District Judge Reed OConnor, one of two judges overseeing the proceedings, said what happened wasnt a protest but an assault on democracy.The need to deter this type of conduct is high, OConnor said.The seven other protesters received prison terms ranging from 30 to 70 years.RELATED STORY | Newark imposes curfew around immigration detention center following clashesProsecutors said the eight are members of antifa, a decentralized anti-fascist organization and a target of the Trump administration. Antifa is not a single organization but rather an umbrella term for far-left militant groups that confront or resist neo-Nazis and white supremacists at demonstrations.President Donald Trump last fall signed an executive order designating antifa a domestic terrorist organization, even though there is no domestic equivalent to the State Departments list of foreign terror organizations.The defendants deny any affiliation with antifa and maintain they attended the demonstration in support of detained immigrants.Prosecutor Frank Gatto urged the judge to impose stiff penalties.People with that kind of extremist beliefs need extra time in prison, Gatto said. They believe violence is justified.Phillip Hayes, Songs attorney, said outside the courthouse that he takes issue with the idea that the protesters are extremists.\"This is a bunch of kids and young adults who really have a really big heart and really wanted their voice to be heard, Hayes said. It was never intended that anybody get hurt. It was never intended that any shots would be fired.RELATED STORY | 15 charged with impeding federal agents during Minnesota immigration crackdownProsecutors said in court that Song had yelled get to the rifles and opened fire, striking a police officer who had just pulled up to the center.Hayes argued that Songs shots were suppressive fire and that a ricochet bullet hit the officer after he arrived on the scene and aggressively pulled out his firearm. He said his client will appeal the 100-year sentence.Song, aside from this day, has had an impeccable life. A former Marine. A good student, Hayes said. He had a lot of good qualities that were just ignored. The judge went ahead and gave as much as he could.Other defendants and their family members pleaded for leniency in court.Autumn Hill said the gathering seemed more like a party to me than anything else\" and that she and others who participated \"didnt expect or want any violence or destruction of property to occur.Amber Lowrey told the judge that her sister, Savanna Batten, is a compassionate person with dreams of opening a bakery. She said Batten's activism started with animal rights and evolved into anti-war and human rights advocacy.Shes the best person I know, Lowrey said.Hill and Batten both received 50-year sentences.Other defendants previously pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists rather than take their case to trial.Critics warn the case could have wide-reaching impact on protests given that organizations operating within the U.S. are supposed to be protected by First Amendment free-speech rights.Last week, federal prosecutors charged 15 people with impeding the Trump administrations immigration crackdown in Minnesota. They claimed the demonstrators were members of antifa who conspired against the federal government to block arrests and deportations by setting up blockades around government buildings and throwing chunks of ice at federal vehicles, among other actions.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/immigration/8-convicted-in-texas-immigration-center-shooting-and-protest-are-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:32:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"8-convicted-in-texas-immigration-center-shooting-and-protest-are-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison"},{"id":"hb1eqk","title":"Westland mother collects cans and organizes fundraisers to help daughter battling leukemia","excerpt":"A leukemia diagnosis has prompted a Westland mother to find creative ways to raise money for her adult daughter, who is off work and caring for four children while undergoing chemotherapy. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Collecting cans to fight cancerStephanie Wolfe, 32, of Garden City, receive...","content":"A leukemia diagnosis has prompted a Westland mother to find creative ways to raise money for her adult daughter, who is off work and caring for four children while undergoing chemotherapy. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Collecting cans to fight cancerStephanie Wolfe, 32, of Garden City, received her diagnosis in March. She is on her husband's insurance, but early estimates for out-of-pocket chemotherapy costs ran into the thousands of dollars.\"As a mom, you never want to think about, like, your kids having to grow up without you, and when they told me that I had Leukemia, I was like, 'What do you do? What do I do for them?\" Wolfe said. Her mother, Sherri Detherage, had the same thought.\"I said to her, I said, 'I'll sell my car, but I can only do that once. So what happens next month?\" Detherage said. Detherage posted to Facebook asking neighbors in her Westland community to donate empty bottles and cans so she could return them for the deposit. The goal was to help cover co-pays, lost income, and day-to-day bills Wolfe's family would face.What the family expected to be a modest amount of money turned into more than $1,000 in a matter of weeks. \"Originally, I was like, I'm grateful for anything,\" Wolfe said.Wolfe said the outpouring of support has meant everything during a difficult time. \"When stuff like this happens, it can go one of two ways. You can get people who rally behind you, and it's like a beautiful thing, and I think I'm grateful in the fact that a lot of people have rallied around,\" Wolfe said.Detherage is still collecting cans from anyone willing to donate and is now organizing a fundraiser at Oak Lanes bowling alley in Westland. \"We're trying to figure out ways to raise money for stuff without just begging for money,\" Detherage said. \"My goal is to keep my youngest child here with me so she can grow old and grow up and watch her children grow up.\" The fundraiser at Oak Lanes Bowling Alley, 8450 N Middlebelt Rd, Westland, MI, is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026.To visit the family's online fundraiser, CLICK HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-stephanies-fight-against-chronic-myeloid-leukemia This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/positively-detroit/westland-mother-collects-cans-and-organizes-fundraisers-to-help-daughter-battling-leukemia","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:23:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fa9%2F2b%2F801e981b4aa390ffac4d260f562f%2F47412315-stephanie-wolfe-battling-leukemia.png","slug":"westland-mother-collects-cans-and-organizes-fundraisers-to-help-daughter-battling-leukemia"},{"id":"gqkpyn","title":"Springfield Township gravel mine proposal sparks community debate over health and safety","excerpt":"Residents are raising concerns about air quality, well water, road safety, and home values as the Levy Company's 400-acre sand and gravel mine proposal moves toward a township council discussion. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Springfield Township gravel mine proposal divides communityA p...","content":"Residents are raising concerns about air quality, well water, road safety, and home values as the Levy Company's 400-acre sand and gravel mine proposal moves toward a township council discussion. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Springfield Township gravel mine proposal divides communityA proposal to turn 400 acres of land in Springfield Township into a sand and gravel mine is sparking a heated community debate, with supporters calling the materials essential and opponents saying the risks to health, safety, and home values are too great.The Levy Company, which has owned the land since 1980, proposed the project in early 2024. The company says it has been operating sand and gravel mines in the Springfield Township area for decades and calls sand and gravel essential materials. The Levy Company says the proposed project reflects its longstanding commitment to being a good steward to the neighborhoods where it operates, and that it will continue engaging with the community and sharing information as the project progresses. Opponents have organized under the name Springfield Township Environment Protectors, or STEP. Member Stephanie Nahas said the group formed specifically in response to the proposal.\"We banded together because of the damage we feel a sand and gravel mining operation would bring to the area.\" Nahas summed up the group's message to the company directly.\"Go away. We don't want you. You're unwelcome here.\"Nearby residents are raising concerns about environmental wellbeing, possible well water health impacts, noise levels, dust and debris affecting air quality, and harm to nearby home values. Residents are also questioning whether Ormond Road  the route to and from the site  could bear the weight of heavy trucks or whether drivers could safely navigate its curves.Davisburg resident Steve Tackett said he struggles to understand why the proposal is being considered at all.\"It's hard to understand why it's even being considered.\" The group also objects to the route's proximity to a school. Nahas outlined the overlapping concerns.\"You got the dust. You got the noise levels and you got the potential for major accidents.\"Resident Hannah Harris echoed those road safety fears.\"If any accident happened, they could go right into a house.\"Kara Okonewski has lived in the area for a couple of years. She said she wishes she saw more transparency in the process and that the broader community shares that sentiment.\"This is a complicated process. There is no doubt about that. They want to feel heard by the township, and they have fears that they're not being taken seriously at meetings.\"Whether the sand and gravel mine will move forward remains tabled while experts assess whether the area is compatible with the plans. The township council is scheduled to hold its next discussion on the topic Tuesday night, where a large turnout is expected.Harris, who has called the area home for years and is expecting a baby girl, said she cannot imagine raising her child there if the mine becomes a reality.\"No. Not with the mining happening.\" Nahas framed what she believes is at stake for the community.\"It's going to destroy every reason why we all moved out here.\"Levy released the following statement about the proposal to 7 News Detroit:\"Levy is proud to have responsibly operated sand and gravel mines in Springfield Township for more than 50 years and to have served communities across the country for more than a century. The proposed project reflects our longstanding commitment to being a good steward of the neighborhoods where we operate and to partnering with communities throughout the process. Sand and gravel are essential materials that allow us to fix our roads while supporting local jobs and reducing costs for the state and for Michigan taxpayers. We are carefully reviewing data, conducting research and listening to feedback alongside leading environmental experts in hydrology, hydrogeology, wetlands and other disciplines to help inform a safe, environmentally responsible approach. Levy remains committed to complying with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and permitting requirements. We will continue engaging with the community and sharing information as the project progresses.\"This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/springfield-township-gravel-mine-proposal-sparks-community-debate-over-health-and-safety","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:14:15.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F55%2Ff7%2Fb734560b4537bf532b26a3403341%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-10-09-29-am.png","slug":"springfield-township-gravel-mine-proposal-sparks-community-debate-over-health-and-safety"},{"id":"n4nmvs","title":"Macomb Township breaks ground on $22.5M Broughton Road expansion to create new downtown","excerpt":"Macomb Township broke ground Tuesday on a $22.5 million expansion of Broughton Road, a project officials say will create a new downtown for the northern Macomb County community. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Macomb Township breaks ground on Broughton Road expansion to create new downtownThe pro...","content":"Macomb Township broke ground Tuesday on a $22.5 million expansion of Broughton Road, a project officials say will create a new downtown for the northern Macomb County community. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Macomb Township breaks ground on Broughton Road expansion to create new downtownThe project, which has been in planning for decades, will extend Broughton Road a mile and a half through to 24 Mile Road. Township Supervisor Frank Viviano says the work could take two years to complete.\"We are creating a new downtown here in northern Macomb County,\" Viviano said.When finished, Broughton Road will be a boulevard featuring roundabouts and street parking, designed to attract new businesses and mixed-use development. Viviano says the project will give residents a gathering place the township has long lacked.\"We lack that space where the community can come together and move up and down the street and have festivals,\" Viviano said. \"This is our chance to really do that.\" Viviano called it the most significant project of his career.\"This is the biggest project I will probably ever work on,\" Viviano said. For former Township Supervisor John Brennan, Tuesday's groundbreaking was the culmination of a vision that dates back to his early days in local government.\"Our issues were always, you wanted an identity, so back then when I first started in the late '80s, Macomb was primarily farms, so we wanted a location, a place to identify the township with, and this was it,\" Brennan said. Brennan said he was pleased to see the current administration build on earlier plans.\"It's incredible. I'm so happy that Supervisor Viviano took what we were planning and expanded it,\" Brennan said. Kristen Arruda, who moved to Macomb Township from Clinton Township five years ago, got her first look at the renderings Tuesday.\"I knew they were talking about it, but I didn't know what the details were,\" Arruda said. After seeing the plans, Arruda said she was impressed.\"I think it looks great. They did a good job, whoever did the design work,\" Arruda said.The township says grant money, over $14 million, is paying for two-thirds of the project.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/macomb-township-breaks-ground-on-22-5m-broughton-road-expansion-to-create-new-downtown","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Evan Sery","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:58:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F7d%2F9d%2Fd39c86c3402980a4cfd3ca24c15a%2Fboughton-road-renderings-for-evan-3.png","slug":"macomb-township-breaks-ground-on-225m-broughton-road-expansion-to-create-new-downtown"},{"id":"cv4mrc","title":"Wolverines 'deeply grateful' to Dusty May as he leaves for Dallas Mavericks job","excerpt":"University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel has issued a statement confirming Dusty May has left the program.Manuel released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: While we are disappointed to see Dusty leave Michigan, we are deeply grateful to the May family for the lasting impact ...","content":"University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel has issued a statement confirming Dusty May has left the program.Manuel released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: While we are disappointed to see Dusty leave Michigan, we are deeply grateful to the May family for the lasting impact they have made on our program and our university. In just two seasons, Dusty restored Michigan Basketball to national prominence and led our Wolverines through one of the greatest chapters in program history, culminating in our first national championship in 37 years. His leadership, vision, and belief in our student-athletes helped create a culture of excellence that made the entire Michigan community proud. We thank Dusty for his commitment to our program and the University of Michigan, and we wish him, Anna, and their family continued success as he begins this next chapter with the Dallas Mavericks. With summer workouts starting this week, Mike Boynton has been appointed head coach in an interim capacity. Mike has been an invaluable member of our staff and a respected leader throughout his career. He knows what Michigan Basketball represents and has earned the trust and respect of our student-athletes and everyone in our program. His experience, character and commitment to our values make him the right person to guide the team during this transition. Michigan Basketballs tradition is as strong as ever, and our future remains bright. We will move forward with confidence, pride, and an unwavering commitment to the championship standard that defines this program.Word first emerged about May leaving the program on Monday, when reports surfaced that he was becoming the new head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks made the move official Tuesday.Today's statement by Manuel was the first comment the school has issued on the situation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/washtenaw-county/wolverines-deeply-grateful-to-dusty-may-as-he-leaves-for-dallas-mavericks-job","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wolverines-deeply-grateful-to-dusty-may-as-he-leaves-for-dallas-mavericks-job"},{"id":"syf3gw","title":"Mixed messages: US and Iran still disagree over nuclear inspections and shipping through Hormuz","excerpt":"The White House and Iran were sending conflicting messages Tuesday, highlighting points of disagreement as negotiators seek a longer-lived peace agreement.Nuclear inspectionsWhile President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors from the International At...","content":"The White House and Iran were sending conflicting messages Tuesday, highlighting points of disagreement as negotiators seek a longer-lived peace agreement.Nuclear inspectionsWhile President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency into the country, the Iranians are rejecting the notion that those inspectors have been invited to see the sights of us bombings of nuclear facilities last year.Returning inspectors to Iran would be a significant breakthrough. President Trump has insisted it will happen, and warned of consequences for Iran if it doesn't cooperate.On social media, President Trump wrote \"despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, coupled with the drumbeat of the Fake News, which is doing everything possible to make the U.S. Victory a small and insignificant as possible. Iran is fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear Inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!)\"He went on to say if they didn't, there would be no further peace negotiations.Use of frozen Iranian fundsPresident Trump also says any and frozen Iranian assets will be controlled by the U.S. And Qatar to purchase U.S. goods, such as agricultural products. Iranian officials are maintaining they will decide the use of those funds, acknowledging only that they need technical agreements from the U.S. And Qatar for those mechanisms.The future of the Strait of HormuzPresident Trump has maintained that the Strait of Hormuz will be toll free for the initial 60-day negotiating period, something Iranians have also signaled.U.S. officials also expect that toll-free component to be a part of any final deal. But the Iranians, in a joint statement with Oman, have suggested they may seek fees from passing ships again. In a statement, Iranian officials wrote that they would continue talks in a joint working group to \"reach agreement on the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the services that will be provided in this regard.\"RELATED STORY | US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talksSecretary of State Marco Rubio is abroad this week in Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE, in part to discuss the Strait of Hormuz as well as that memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, which he suggests will include the discussion on Iranian support for regional proxy groups, something that was not explicitly outlined in the memorandum.\"I think a careful reading of the MOU will see that when you talk about, for example, a complete end of hostilities in the entire region,\" Rubio said. \"Well, that's not possible. You can't have the end of hostility and conflict in the region as long as Iranian proxies are launching missiles and drones from Iraq, and are participating in terrorism like Hamas did and like Hezbollah did. So I do think it's covered by the MOU, and it is an issue that will be gotten to at the appropriate time in these negotiations.\"Meanwhile in Washington, the Trump administration is mediating another round of talks between Lebanon and Israel amidst Israel's campaigns against Hezbollah.This has been a key point for the Iranians in negotiations and ending the conflict. And while the U.S. has sought to keep it a separate issue, a cease-fire in Lebanon is tied to that memorandum of understanding as well.RELATED STORY | US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to Iran","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/mixed-messages-us-and-iran-still-disagree-over-nuclear-inspections-and-shipping-through-hormuz","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Haley Bull","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:14:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mixed-messages-us-and-iran-still-disagree-over-nuclear-inspections-and-shipping-through-hormuz"},{"id":"1s9nq","title":"Strawberry Moon will soon sweeten up June's night sky","excerpt":"June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will soon rise and sweeten up the night sky.The Strawberry Moon, the first full moon of the summer, will peak on Monday, June 29.Although the name implies the moon may have a pink or reddish hue, it actually got its name from the berries that ripen ...","content":"June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will soon rise and sweeten up the night sky.The Strawberry Moon, the first full moon of the summer, will peak on Monday, June 29.Although the name implies the moon may have a pink or reddish hue, it actually got its name from the berries that ripen in North America this time of year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.ICYMI | Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump after going publicThe origin of the name has ties to Native American Algonquian, Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota tribes.Less popular names for June's full moon include Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe), Green Corn Moon (Cherokee) and Hoer Moon (Western Abenaki), Birth Moon (Tlinglet) and Egg Laying Moon or Hatching Moon (Cree), according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.The next full moon will occur in July, called the Buck Moon.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/space/strawberry-moon-will-soon-sweeten-up-junes-night-sky","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:05:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"strawberry-moon-will-soon-sweeten-up-junes-night-sky"},{"id":"9w20vt","title":"Senate passes war powers resolution, rebuking Trump's intervention in Iran","excerpt":"The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution passed earlier by the House, marking the first time that Congress has unified to rebuke President Donald Trump over the war against Iran.The vote passed 50-48. Republican Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa M...","content":"The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution passed earlier by the House, marking the first time that Congress has unified to rebuke President Donald Trump over the war against Iran.The vote passed 50-48. Republican Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted yes. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against the resolution.It was the tenth attempt to pass the resolution in the Senate chamber.The measure is still largely symbolic: It is a concurrent resolution, which does not require President Trump's signature and would not become law that could be enforced.But it signals a shift in lawmakers' opposition to the foreign intervention, particularly as the Trump administration seeks new funding from Congress to continue the war.The Pentagon wants Congress to approve $80 billion to support operations against Iran and to refill depleted munitions stockpiles. That's far higher than the $29 billion last estimated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he testified to Congress about the war in May.President Trump is expected to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday at the Capitol.This is a developing story and will be updated.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/senate-passes-war-powers-resolution-rebuking-trumps-intervention-in-iran","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:02:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"senate-passes-war-powers-resolution-rebuking-trumps-intervention-in-iran"},{"id":"85w1on","title":"AI could breach government and business defenses in months, not years","excerpt":"AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months  not years  away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement.The Five Eyes grouping, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canad...","content":"AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months  not years  away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement.The Five Eyes grouping, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, urged governments and corporate leaders to act now to improve their defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.The rare call to action comes after the Trump administration ordered AI giant Anthropic to suspend use of its most advanced models by foreign nationals, and highlights the growing unease among western nations about the emerging capabilities of the technology.RELATED STORY | Experts urge Trump administration to lift Anthropic AI restrictionsFrontier Al models are anticipated to exceed current industry expectations, fundamentally transforming both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. The timeline is not years, it is months, the group of spy agencies said in the statement on Monday.The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead.AI researchers and executives have expressed various safety concerns over the advancing technology, which the Five Eyes leaders described as being able to lower barriers for malicious actors and increases the speed and complexity of attacks.AI experts said the message is really stark and could have worrying implications, not just for governments and corporations, but for small and medium businesses around the world.What it was saying is that in an age of AI, breaches will occur. Its not a matter of if, but when, so its important to get prepared now, Olivia Shen, director of the Strategic Technologies Program with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, told CNN.The US administrations broad directive against Anthropics Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models was one of the furthest-reaching actions a government has taken in response to the advanced capabilities of an AI model.Mythos had raised widespread cybersecurity concerns because the company said it was extremely adept at finding security flaws. But Anthropic said it believed the US government had become aware of a method of jailbreaking its public Fable model, or getting around its internal safety guardrails. Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.RELATED STORY | Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanityThe really key lesson for this is that AI capabilities are evolving incredibly rapidly, Shen said, adding that even though the worlds attention is currently on Anthropic, someone else could produce the next highly capable one.To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.And though AI is being used by adversaries to move faster and more effectively, it is also part of the solution, they added.Organizations that integrate AI tools into their security operations can detect vulnerabilities earlier, improve software quality, monitor unusual behaviour, and respond faster to incidents, the security alliance said.Shen, the AI and national security expert, said there was a massive gap in the defenses of many governments and businesses.Sophisticated businesses, usually your large corporations, they already invest in cybersecurity, and theyll be better prepared, she said. The ones who are more exposed will be those small and medium-sized businesses who maybe have under invested so far, and theyll basically be like sitting ducks.AI models are advancing at warp speed, and independent assessments have shown some models are now reaching expert levels of cyber capability. That pace has seemingly left lawmakers attempting to put in guardrails fighting a losing battle.Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States. While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.RELATED STORY | More than half of Americans are 'getting tired of hearing' about AI, survey findsDozens of cybersecurity researchers, AI entrepreneurs, and corporate executives this month signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to commit to an open, scientific and transparent process of handling AI risk assessments and said it was essential for security teams to find and fix flaws in their own newly-written as well as decades of legacy code faster than our adversaries.Shen acknowledged there is a tightrope to walk but said there needs to be some ground rules.We know these technologies can be used for both defensive and offensive purposes, and we need a few more guardrails about how we can maximize the benefits for defensive cyber security, while gate keeping it away from potential cyber adversaries and scammers and cyber criminals, she said.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/ai-could-breach-government-and-business-defenses-in-months-not-years","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Helen Regan","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:56:40.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ai-could-breach-government-and-business-defenses-in-months-not-years"},{"id":"3ocv3y","title":"Environmentalists call for investigation after birds found dead near reflecting pool","excerpt":"A national environmental advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the deaths of birds at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.The Center for Biological Diversity said it is aware of three birds, including a duckling, that have died in and around the pool, which recently underwent a $15...","content":"A national environmental advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the deaths of birds at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.The Center for Biological Diversity said it is aware of three birds, including a duckling, that have died in and around the pool, which recently underwent a $15 million renovation.The project, touted by President Donald Trump, included applying a blue coating to the pool's bottom. After the pool was refilled, algae developed and turned the water green. Officials then began using hydrogen peroxide to combat the algae.RELATED STORY | Why has the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems?\"While a definitive investigation is necessary, it is quite probable that dumping of hydrogen peroxide, peeling paint that was used as part of an effort to make the pool look more blue, or algal blooms that followed the restoration effort contributed to the deaths,\" the Center for Biological Diversity said in a statement.The group said the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is meant to protect the birds and that the National Park Service is responsible for enforcing the law.\"No individual, corporation or government official should be above the nation's wildlife-protection laws,\" the Center for Biological Diversity said.RELATED STORY | 5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolThe federal government has not publicly responded to the request for an investigation.Trump, however, said the pool will be drained so repairs can be made, but he blamed vandals for the problems.\"Somebody went in with a knife and cut it. They cut it up good,\" Trump said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/environmentalists-call-for-investigation-after-birds-found-dead-near-reflecting-pool","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:42:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"environmentalists-call-for-investigation-after-birds-found-dead-near-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"nhw1s6","title":"Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses","excerpt":"Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology thats become a new front in the artificial intelligence race.And the biggest change consumers will notice? A cheaper price tag.The new Meta Glasses will start at $299, making...","content":"Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology thats become a new front in the artificial intelligence race.And the biggest change consumers will notice? A cheaper price tag.The new Meta Glasses will start at $299, making them less expensive than the latest Ray-Ban models which begin at $379. And that could help get them in the hands of more people, which is critical for Meta as it faces pressure to prove its massive AI investments will generate hit products.RELATED | Google plans to launch its first AI-powered glassesYou really want to be able to be in many places in the market, so reaching people isnt just about even design and style, its also about the price point, Andrew Bosworth, Metas chief technology officer, said during a press event on Monday.The Meta-designed glasses represent a departure from the co-branded spectacles the social media giant previously released with EssilorLuxotticas Ray-Ban and Oakley. (Meta still partners with EssilorLuxottica on certain aspects of the new glasses, like the lenses, and continues to sell the Ray-Ban and Oakley models.)Bosworth added that consumers are willing to pay a premium for Ray-Ban styles because of their popularity, and that the new in-house frames are meant to provide consumers with more options.The glasses come in three styles: a small frame called Adventurer, a larger and slightly rounder one called Fury and an oval model designed by Kylie Jenner called Meta Glasses by Kylie.The new glasses can play music, translate languages and answer questions about a persons surroundings by capturing images with the glasses cameras, like Metas Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses. The company claims its new Muse Spark AI model improves how the glasses can extract details from photos and remember personal preferences.Meta Glasses will launch with Muse Spark, while the companys previous glasses will get the new model through a software update.When CNN tried the glasses during a press event ahead of launch, they were able to estimate the number of calories in a bowl of strawberries, translate a sign from Arabic to English and provide nearby museum recommendations. The glasses could also tell the container of fake cherries used as a prop during a demo werent real.Still, these scenarios are comparable to what Metas existing glasses can handle and likely wont convince people who are skeptical of or uninterested in smart glasses. The Jenner-designed model is the most distinctive; they have a custom chime sound that plays when a user puts on the glasses, and the standard Meta AI voice can be replaced by an AI-generated version of Jenners based on her real voice.RELATED | Meta launches new AI search mode and photo editing tools on FacebookTech companies are still struggling to prove to consumers that smart glasses and other new types of wearable gadgets, like pins that record and transcribe conversations, are more useful than smartphones, according to Runar Bjorhovde, an analyst covering mobile devices for market research firm Omdia. That can make it difficult for some consumers to justify the price.The question is whether these wearables can do something completely unique or something completely different, using the camera (and) creating context in the world, he told CNN earlier this month. And the question is, what do you actually do with that?But prices for smart glasses are expected to come down over the next four years, potentially making them more popular, according to market research firm The International Data Corporation. The average selling price of smart glasses is expected to drop from $376 in 2026 to $229 by 2030.But price isnt the only concern when it comes to smart glasses; the company has grappled with ongoing privacy concerns. CNN reported earlier this year that some men have filmed videos of themselves flirting with women using smart glasses and uploaded the clips to social media without the womens consent.All Metas glasses have an LED light indicating when the glasses are recording. Metas website also says the camera wont function unless the LED light is clear.It is a cat and mouse game with people who are bad actors, Bosworth said, at Mondays press event. We try to make sure that were doing everything we can generationally to continue to improve, making sure that light is the indicator that bystanders can rely on to understand whats happening on the glasses.Smart glasses, especially Metas, are gaining traction: The IDC reports that shipments of smart glasses surged by 167% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. And Meta dominates the space with 69.2% of the market, the firm found.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an April earnings call that the number of people using its glasses daily has tripled year-over-year.But Meta will soon face more competition. Google and Samsung are collaborating on a new pair of AI glasses launching later this year with similar functionality. OpenAI is also developing a hardware product.ChatGPT and Googles Gemini are already significantly more popular than Metas AI assistant, according to Pew Research, which reports that 44% of American adults use ChatGPT, while 24% use Gemini and 14% use Meta AI.Google enters the smart glasses race with an advantage no rival can manufacture overnight: an ecosystem already embedded in billions of lives, IDC analysts wrote in a June 15 report. Gemini is already in peoples email, photos, search history, and calendars.Metas previous hardware efforts, like co-branded smartphones, smart home devices and virtual reality headsets, have failed to gain traction with consumers. Now it hopes to make smart glasses as pervasive as smartphones, smartwatches and other tech gadgets. Doing so could give Metas AI assistant a serious boost in the race against ChatGPT and Gemini, since users primarily interact with the glasses by talking to the digital helper.And its possible that glasses are just the start.The design team is absolutely captivated by this question, Bosworth said of possibly designing AI products for people who dont wear glasses. What are the other ways that we can deliver this capability to people who dont want to have glasses?The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/meta-is-now-designing-its-own-cheaper-ai-smart-glasses","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Lisa Eadicicco","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:39:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"meta-is-now-designing-its-own-cheaper-ai-smart-glasses"},{"id":"1ksa8x","title":"Small Utah town bans fireworks before Fourth of July as state battles wildfires","excerpt":"A small Utah town has completely banned fireworks as the state battles a string of massive wildfires a week before the Fourth of July holiday.Stockton, a town in Tooele County with less than 700 residents as of 2020, announced Monday that all fireworks are banned within city limits. The order wen...","content":"A small Utah town has completely banned fireworks as the state battles a string of massive wildfires a week before the Fourth of July holiday.Stockton, a town in Tooele County with less than 700 residents as of 2020, announced Monday that all fireworks are banned within city limits. The order went into effect immediately and will remain active until the end of 2026.\"These measures are being taken to secure the safety of the residents of Stockton and protect valuable assets within our municipality,\" the announcement read. \"Please stay vigilant with fire safety as we enter the upcoming fire season.\"Not only does this come as crews are working to multiple large wildfires  including the Hastings Fire in the same county  but weeks ago, a human-caused wildfire just west of Stockton burned more than 1,800 acres.The South Mountain Fire is now officially \"contained\" and \"controlled.\"This story was originally published by Spencer Burt with the Scripps News Group station in Salt Lake City.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/holidays-and-celebrations/small-utah-town-bans-fireworks-before-fourth-of-july-as-state-battles-wildfires","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:29:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"small-utah-town-bans-fireworks-before-fourth-of-july-as-state-battles-wildfires"},{"id":"pt2213","title":"Plant-based products recalled over potential plastic contamination","excerpt":"Two plant-based food products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with plastic pieces.MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled 10.5-ounce packages of Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and 8-ounce packages of Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties.RELATED STORY | Nationwide recall issued for saline nasa...","content":"Two plant-based food products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with plastic pieces.MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled 10.5-ounce packages of Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and 8-ounce packages of Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties.RELATED STORY | Nationwide recall issued for saline nasal spray over possible contaminationThe recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets have UPC code 00028989101105 and \"Better if Used Before\" dates of July 7, 2027, and July 8, 2027.The recalled Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties have UPC code 00028989100948 and \"Better if Used Before\" dates of July 5, 2027, July 6, 2027, and July 7, 2027.No other MorningStar Farms products are included in the recall.The Food and Drug Administration says people who purchased the affected products should not eat them and should discard them. MorningStar said customers can contact the company for a full refund.The FDA has not said whether there have been any injuries linked to the recalled products.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/recalls/plant-based-products-recalled-over-potential-plastic-contamination","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:04:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"plant-based-products-recalled-over-potential-plastic-contamination"},{"id":"az2n4r","title":"Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say","excerpt":"The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter.The Washington Post confirmed that one of its reporters received a subpoena fro...","content":"The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter.The Washington Post confirmed that one of its reporters received a subpoena from the Trump administration as part of a broader and aggressive crackdown on media leaks that in January also included the extraordinary step of an FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home and the seizure of her devices. Journalists at The Wall Street Journal also received grand jury subpoenas, according to people familiar with the matter, a rare and unusual move that critics said was a threat against press freedom.It wasn't immediately clear why the government withdrew the subpoenas or what precise news coverage the subpoenas concerned, but the decision to rescind them, first reported Tuesday by The Washington Post, was confirmed by people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a non-public law enforcement action.RELATED STORY | FBI searches Washington Post journalists home in classified leak probeWashington Post executive editor Matt Murray wrote in a staff email obtained by The Associated Press that a subpoena to Ellen Nakashima, a prominent national security journalist who has reported on the Iran war and deadly U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea, had been withdrawn.\"The unwarranted subpoena of our reporter Ellen Nakashima  a clear violation of constitutionally guaranteed press freedom  was another sign of the government seeking to compel journalists to become instruments of its investigations. We will continue to stand fully behind the journalism of The Washington Post and fight all efforts by any administration that violate our First Amendment rights,\" a newspaper spokesperson said in a statement.A spokesperson for The Wall Street Journal didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment on Tuesday.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to comment on the subpoenas or the decision to withdraw them while speaking to reporters after an unrelated news conference, calling it a grand jury matter.\"To the extent that we have to investigate breaches of national security, in whatever form they come, that's something that we will continue to do,\" Blanche said.He noted that in media leak investigations, \"reporters are not our targets. We very much value the role that reporters play in this city and country.\"But, he added, \"I have a similarly important role to make sure that people that are entrusted with our nation's secrets do what they're supposed to do with that information, which -- spoiler alert -- means not sharing with reporters. There's tension there. I don't deny there's tension there. But I'm not going to stop investigating people who work for this administration who think it's OK to leak classified information.\"Mark Schoeff Jr., a reporter at CQ Roll Call and president of the National Press Club, called the decision to seek grand jury testimony from journalists, \"one of the most aggressive actions against a free and independent press in recent memory.\"\"Reporters were one step away from being forced to participate in a criminal investigation because they were doing their jobs. That should alarm every American who values a free press,\" Schoeff said in a statement.The Justice Department over the years has developed, and revised, internal policies governing how it will respond to news media leaks.Though the Justice Department across presidential administration has periodically seized the phone records of individual journalists in hopes of identifying sources for national security stories, it is extremely rare for the government to attempt to compel a reporter to reveal their sources before a grand jury.In April, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinded a policy from President Joe Biden's Democratic administration that protected journalists from having their phone records secretly seized during leak investigations  a practice long decried by news organizations and press freedom groups.The moves again gave prosecutors the authority to use subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to hunt for government officials who make \"unauthorized disclosures\" to journalists. A memo she issued said members of the press are \"presumptively entitled to advance notice of such investigative activities,\" and subpoenas are to be \"narrowly drawn.\" Warrants must also include \"protocols designed to limit the scope of intrusion into potentially protected materials or newsgathering activities,\" the memo states.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/justice-department-withdraws-subpoenas-that-sought-reporters-grand-jury-testimony-sources-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:40:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justice-department-withdraws-subpoenas-that-sought-reporters-grand-jury-testimony-sources-say"},{"id":"rxw3zi","title":"Man sentenced in police chase crash that hospitalized 73-year-old Warren man","excerpt":"A 23-year-old Redford man will spend years in jail after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.According to authorities, it started at about 11:30 a.m. on May 4 when a Hazel Park police officer attempted a traffic stop on a black pickup truck that ran a red light...","content":"A 23-year-old Redford man will spend years in jail after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.According to authorities, it started at about 11:30 a.m. on May 4 when a Hazel Park police officer attempted a traffic stop on a black pickup truck that ran a red light on Eight Mile Road.Police said the driver fled, reaching speeds of up to 80 mph before crashing into a car driven by a 73-year-old Warren man on Seven Mile Road. The Warren man suffered broken legs and a broken pelvis.The driver of the pickup truck, Zaylin Faulkner, was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree flee and elude and driving while license suspended causing injury.Faulkner pleaded no contest to the charges in May.On Tuesday, June 23, Faulkner was sentenced to 29 months to 10 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections. He was given a 50 day credit for time served.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/man-sentenced-in-police-chase-crash-that-hospitalized-73-year-old-warren-man/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:13:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FRU6IJ5CRYBCNBHXDRKZGZRCYDM.png","slug":"man-sentenced-in-police-chase-crash-that-hospitalized-73-year-old-warren-man"},{"id":"jgr79b","title":"New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected","excerpt":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","content":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/new-world-screwworm-texas-june-22-update","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:10:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20250609_screwworm_mm_332.jpg","slug":"new-world-screwworm-in-texas-new-cases-detected"},{"id":"9c9mjw","title":"Men accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases in Sterling Heights plead guilty","excerpt":"Two men facing charges for spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases in multiple areas throughout Sterling Heights are scheduled to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty in a Macomb County court.Benjamin Parris, 19, of South Carolina, entered a guilty plea in May to two counts of m...","content":"Two men facing charges for spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases in multiple areas throughout Sterling Heights are scheduled to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty in a Macomb County court.Benjamin Parris, 19, of South Carolina, entered a guilty plea in May to two counts of malicious destruction of property, and two counts of conspiracy to commit malicious destruction of property.Michael Walker, a 19-year-old from Idaho, was initially charged with four counts of malicious destruction of property, two counts of conspiracy to commit malicious destruction of property, and carrying a concealed weapon, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. Read more --> ‘It’s unsettling’: Sterling Heights police arrest 2 after swastikas spray-painted in several spotsThe Macomb County Circuit Court dismissed count 1 on June 17 and an additional charge of making a false report of a misdemeanor was added as part of a plea agreement. He was immediately sentenced to one year of probation under the conditions that he refrain completely from drug and alcohol use, maintain employment of at least 30 hours per week and attend a training class on impulse control.Parris is expected back in court for his sentencing at 8:30 a.m. July 14.The charges stem from an April 19, 2025 incident during which prosecutors say the two men spray-painted nine swastikas, the number 88, “National Socialism is the way,” and “HEIL” on a fence near a Sterling Heights home.Swastikas, antisemitic phrases, and vulgar messages were also spray-painted on the concrete pillars of an M-53 underpass at Canal Road, a brick wall near a business, and an electrical box near another business.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/men-accused-of-spray-painting-swastikas-antisemitic-phrases-in-sterling-heights-plead-guilty/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:09:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FQITZ4PPRJ5DBTO4PUUZUPZHVWQ.png","slug":"men-accused-of-spray-painting-swastikas-antisemitic-phrases-in-sterling-heights-plead-guilty"},{"id":"ylg0ji","title":"Iran's World Cup team now allowed to travel 2 days before next match","excerpt":"The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson sai...","content":"The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's matchIran's squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team, and the challenges the team has faced since the outbreak of war. For the first two matches, in Los Angeles, the team was not permitted to travel until the day before. The team's base camp was relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Mexico.Several team officials and members of the support staff were barred from traveling into the U.S. with the team.OTHER SPORTS NEWS | Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World CupsAfter Sunday's draw against Belgium, national team player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said he hoped the team could travel to Seattle as soon as possible to adapt to where they will play against Egypt.\"We don't ask for much. We just ask for the same procedure as for all the other 47 teams,\" he said. \"Hopefully we can bring everyone who is involved and help us with us.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/irans-world-cup-team-now-allowing-to-travel-2-days-before-next-match","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:33:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"irans-world-cup-team-now-allowed-to-travel-2-days-before-next-match"},{"id":"fw6bn7","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups","excerpt":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when Joo Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1...","content":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when Joo Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.He scored again in the 39th minute when he got a pass from Bruno Fernandes and scored with his right foot just inside the near post to make the score 3-0.RELATED STORY | Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 2 goals against AustriaThe goals make him the second-oldest player to score at a World Cup behind Cameroon forward Roger Milla, who was 42 when he scored at the 1994 tournament in the United States.Ronaldo's goals come after he was criticized for failing to score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in the team's opening match.Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo's scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.While he shares the record for most tournaments with Messi, he stands alone in scoring a goal in each edition after Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's matchRonaldo's goals Tuesday gave him 10 career goals in the tournament. Messi has 18 after a hat trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria and two more goals Monday against Austria that made him the all-time leading scorer in tournament history.Tuesday's game was the 230th of Ronaldo's international career, which is the most in history.This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the Champions League five times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-the-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:26:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-the-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups"},{"id":"9f2hqr","title":"Summer learning gap can grow as families face cost, transportation barriers","excerpt":"For many students, summer break can mean falling behind academically and missing out on other opportunities that help build confidence and social skills.Aron Boxer, founder and CEO of Diversified Education Services, said transportation and cost are among the biggest barriers keeping families from...","content":"For many students, summer break can mean falling behind academically and missing out on other opportunities that help build confidence and social skills.Aron Boxer, founder and CEO of Diversified Education Services, said transportation and cost are among the biggest barriers keeping families from accessing summer learning programs.The summer learning gap really does happen because there is, as you mentioned, there's a transportation problem, there's a cost problem, and basically the affordability comes down to the cost of things, Boxer told Scripps News.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | How to stay healthy while traveling this summerBoxer said the issue disproportionately affects lower-income families, even though many parents want the same opportunities for their children.There are 24 million children, and many of those parents want a summer program, but only about half will actually be able to go, Boxer said. And it's not random. It does track along income lines.Boxer said about 1 in 4 children from middle-income families participate in summer programs, compared with about 13% of children from lower-income families.RELATED STORY | Summer vacation feels out of reach for many Americans. Here's how to saveEducators often refer to summer learning loss as the summer slide, when students lose some of the academic progress they made during the school year. Boxer said summer also plays an important role in helping children develop outside the classroom.It's where the school year teaches kids what to know, and then the summer then teaches them who they are, Boxer said.For families who cannot afford traditional summer camps, Boxer recommended starting with local and nonprofit options, including YMCAs, YWCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs and parks and recreation programs. Many offer sliding-scale pricing or financial aid.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/economy/summer-learning-gap-can-grow-as-families-face-cost-transportation-barriers","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:54:56.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"summer-learning-gap-can-grow-as-families-face-cost-transportation-barriers"},{"id":"e4ta4o","title":"Whitmer to appeal FEMA denial of disaster aid after deadly Southwest Michigan tornadoes","excerpt":"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state is appealing FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid following the deadly tornado outbreak in Southwest Michigan in March.According to the governor's office, FEMA denied the assistance through the Individual Assistance (IA) program. Watch below: Exclusi...","content":"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state is appealing FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid following the deadly tornado outbreak in Southwest Michigan in March.According to the governor's office, FEMA denied the assistance through the Individual Assistance (IA) program. Watch below: Exclusive bodycam shows harrowing moments after Union City's deadly EF-3 tornado Exclusive bodycam shows harrowing moments after Union City's deadly EF-3 tornado\"Families are still recovering from the devastation caused by the March tornadoes, Whitmer said in a statement. These storms damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes, and tragically claimed four lives. While Im disappointed that FEMA denied our request for Individual Assistance, our work is not over. We will keep fighting to deliver the support our residents deserve, and help affected communities recover and rebuild. Michiganders are strong. We will get through this together.The IA funding would have provided financial support and direct services to eligible individuals and households who have sustained uninsured or underinsured losses due to damage. FEMA also denied funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Watch below: Union City church damaged by storm focused on helping neighbors Union City church damaged by storm focused on helping neighrborsFour tornadoes hit Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties on March 6, 2026. The tornadoes ranged from EF-0 through EF-3 in Union City, and damaged numerous businesses and homes, overturned vehicles and destroyed trees. Watch below: Community rallies for relief efforts following southwest Michigan storms Community rallies for relief efforts following southwest Michigan stormsFour people  including a 12-year-old child in Cass County  were killed in the storms. It was the deadliest tornado outbreak in Michigan in nearly 50 years.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/whitmer-to-appeal-fema-denial-of-disaster-aid-after-deadly-southwest-michigan-tornadoes","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:30:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"whitmer-to-appeal-fema-denial-of-disaster-aid-after-deadly-southwest-michigan-tornadoes"},{"id":"8nqdpr","title":"Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility","excerpt":"Kenya's health minister on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans, a day after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.Trump administration officials had said that the United States was planning to send Americans who a...","content":"Kenya's health minister on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans, a day after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.Trump administration officials had said that the United States was planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them home.RELATED STORY | Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities sayIn May, the high court had ordered the construction of the center to be halted pending a determination of the case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and the constitutional watchdog, the Katiba Institute, which argued that Kenya's fragile health system was unable to handle a potential Ebola outbreak.Construction continued despite the order, and locals held a series of protests in which three people died.Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt on Monday and was ordered to attend a sentencing hearing on Tuesday. At the hearing, Duale apologized and he said that it was never his intention to \"disregard, undermine or act in defiance of the orders of the court.\"The court accepted his apology and didn't take any further action against the minister.RELATED STORY | HHS official defends US Ebola response, quarantine plan in KenyaDuale defended the quarantine center, saying concerns that it posed a threat to local residents were unfounded.\"The fear that the Laikipia facility could serve as a vehicle for Ebola importation into surrounding communities is scientifically unfounded,\" he said.The U.S. government intends to commit $13.5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/kenyas-health-minister-orders-suspension-of-construction-on-a-us-backed-ebola-facility","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:25:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kenyas-health-minister-orders-suspension-of-construction-on-a-us-backed-ebola-facility"},{"id":"ao3t2m","title":"Michigan man on supervised release for drugs caught with several pounds of drugs","excerpt":"A 49-year-old man who was recently released from federal prison on drug offenses was reportedly caught with about six pounds of assorted drugs.According to authorities, police in Kalamazoo executed a search warrant on June 16 as part of an investigation into drug sales. Matthew Lipsey Jr. and 25-...","content":"A 49-year-old man who was recently released from federal prison on drug offenses was reportedly caught with about six pounds of assorted drugs.According to authorities, police in Kalamazoo executed a search warrant on June 16 as part of an investigation into drug sales. Matthew Lipsey Jr. and 25-year-old Letahzia Petty were taken into custody.During the search, police reportedly seized about 0.75 pounds of fentanyl, 0.25 pounds of crack cocaine, 1 ounce of cocaine, and about 5 pounds of marijuana. Miscellaneous drug paraphernalia and cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales were also confiscated.Police said Lipsey was released from federal prison in 2025 on drug offenses and was on federal supervised release at the time of his arrest.Both Lipsey and Petty were both charged on June 18 with delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance. Bond for each was set at $100,000.Lipsey remains lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.A third suspect, a 25-year-old man, was not arrested, but could face charges.The investigation is ongoing.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/michigan-man-on-supervised-release-for-drugs-caught-with-several-pounds-of-drugs/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Dane Kelly","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:00:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FJ7FKBADMTJCM5OBSCKARVS7SJQ.jpg","slug":"michigan-man-on-supervised-release-for-drugs-caught-with-several-pounds-of-drugs"},{"id":"4gr5ga","title":"First invasive elm zigzag sawfly detected in Michigan in St. Clair County","excerpt":"The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been detected in St. Clair County, the first detection in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).According to the state, the invasive insect was identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Pl...","content":"The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been detected in St. Clair County, the first detection in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).According to the state, the invasive insect was identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS). An arborist submitted the report through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool.While this is the first detection of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly in Michigan, its important to emphasize the insect does not pose a significant threat to Michigans people, animals, agriculture or natural resources, MDARD Director Tim Boring said in a statement. The elm trees this invasive pest feeds on can typically recover from defoliation by producing new foliage. We encourage residents to be aware of this pest and report suspected sightings to help track its distribution in Michigan.According to the state, the elm zigzag sawfly feeds on the leaves of elm trees and can defoliate several elm species. The young larvae create a distinctive zigzag patterns on the leaf as they feed. It's native to Asia and was first detected in Canada in 2020, then first identified in the U.S. in Virginia in 2021. Since then, it's been reported in several eastern & midwestern states.Most people are likely to encounter the insect in its larval stage. They can be recognized by a brown band on the head and dark T-shaped markings on the hind legs. Adult sawflies are less commonly found. The MDARD is encouraging the public to track the spread using the online reporting tool.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/first-invasive-elm-zigzag-sawfly-detected-in-michigan-in-st-clair-county","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:22:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F01%2Fca%2F19d36a3f4aeda8d6e38d25bb31ae%2Fezs-leaf-larva-gyorgy-scosa-hungary-forest-research-crop.jpg","slug":"first-invasive-elm-zigzag-sawfly-detected-in-michigan-in-st-clair-county"},{"id":"xdyyc0","title":"Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live","excerpt":"Summer is here – the perfect time to take a walk on a beach. But doing so is not always as simple as it might sound.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story was first published in The Conversation\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tIn Wisconsin, for instance, a legal case has stretched for months over whether Pa...","content":"Summer is here – the perfect time to take a walk on a beach. But doing so is not always as simple as it might sound.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story was first published in The Conversation\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tIn Wisconsin, for instance, a legal case has stretched for months over whether Paul Florsheim may keep walking on a Lake Michigan beach he has walked for over 50 years. \n\nIn July 2025, Florsheim, a retired professor of public health at the university where we work, got a ticket for trespassing on a beach. The person who owns the land adjacent to the sand says the beach is a private backyard. The judge found Florsheim guilty, but Florsheim has appealed.\n\nThe case has sparked widespread discussion around the Great Lakes and raises a question hotly debated in many of the country’s coastal communities: Who is allowed on which beaches?\n\nWe are water law and policy researchers studying shoreline access in the Great Lakes region and beyond. Research shows there are many physical and psychological benefits to visiting waterside spaces. But our center’s research has found that getting to the water’s edge isn’t as straightforward as it might seem – or as many people might like.\n\nAn ancient right in modern times\n\nA legal principle known as the public trust doctrine establishes people’s rights to use certain lands and waters. \n\nThe concept originated in Roman law and was carried through English common law into the laws of Britain’s American colonies, and on to the rest of the United States. It is well settled federal law that as states joined the union, the U.S. government transferred to those states the ownership of navigable waters and the beds beneath them, to be held in trust for all the people.\n\nThe division between those public trust areas and private land is usually set at what is called the “ordinary high-water mark,” or “mean high tide line.” That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.\n\nHistorically, public trust rights included the “right of passage” on foot over land below the ordinary high-water mark. However, the specific rules for any given location are a patchwork established by states along the U.S. seashores, the Great Lakes and smaller bodies of water. And in some states, there’s no clear legal answer to whether beach walking is allowed. \n\nLegislatures or courts have not consistently addressed beach walking below the high tide line on the oceans. California’s Constitution and Coastal Act strongly protect public access in this zone, while Massachusetts and Maine, because they were carved out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, say even land to the low tide line can be privately owned.\n\nOnly three of the eight Great Lakes states have taken up the issue – Indiana, Michigan and New York. All have uniformly recognized the legal right to walk on Great Lakes beaches below the high-water mark. \n\nBut that leaves a lot of states – and a lot of beaches – without clear guidance on the matter. \n\n\n            \n            \n              Waterfront property owners in Wells, Maine, have for years marked the beach extending from their property as private.\n              Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images\n            \n          \n\nA long-running dispute\n\nIn the southern Maine coastal community of Wells, there is a yearslong fight between people who want to walk on the beach and people who claim to own it. \n\nIn 1989, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that shorefront property extends beyond the mean high tide line, all the way to the mean low tide line, and that the only public activities allowed between the tide lines are “fishing, fowling, and navigation” – not walking.\n\nIn 2021, local residents filed a lawsuit asking courts to change that ruling, to declare that the area between the low tide and high tide lines should be held in trust for the people’s use – including walking and running. The case is still in litigation today, with some parties to the case saying they want to take it to the U.S. Supreme Court.\n\nBut in the meantime, the property owners are standing their ground. In 2023, they laid a line of seaweed marking what they said was the public-private boundary. The following year, they erected “no trespassing,” “private beach,” and “no loitering” signs and called police on people they said were on private property. \n\nBarring access\n\nThere are other ways people are excluded from walking on beaches, even in states with clear protections for public access. If they can’t even get to the sand – or rising waters mean there’s no beach at all – they can’t enjoy walking on it.  \n\nIn some places, developers install seawalls to protect their land against rising waters. But those walls tend to cut off beach access and can even cause more erosion. \n\nNorth Carolina, California, New Jersey and Florida have responded by enacting laws to protect public access to beaches when developers request erosion-control structures. But state agencies have ended up in court defending state protections against private property owners and developers.\n\nAnd in Michigan, where the state Supreme Court has said the public can walk on Great Lakes beaches, some Lake Michigan shoreline property owners are building miles of seawalls and rock barriers. Those new structures may fight erosion, but they also are either built on what used to be beaches or are private structures that are hard to climb over to reach the sand.\n\nSome property owners block beach access by closing roads leading to the sand, as one California property owner illegally did by locking two gates for years, according to a series of rulings by the state’s coastal commission. In June 2026, a Milwaukee TV station reported that one Wisconsin property owner had roped off a stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline historically accessed by the public and erected multiple “no trespassing” signs and a mounted trail camera to monitor activity.\n\nSome local governments restrict beach access by allowing only local residents to park close to beaches or selling beach-access points to private developers. \n\nIn some places, such as Forest Park, Illinois, and Norwalk, Connecticut, local governments have rules requiring nonresidents to pay to park or use the beach.\n\n\n            \n            \n              Public beach access, such as at Schoolhouse Beach, is important to the residents of Door County, Wis.\n              David Underwood/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images\n            \n          \n\nTaking a different approach\n\nSome communities are taking matters into their own hands to protect public access. For example, a group of municipalities in Door County, Wisconsin, have invested more than $26 million to acquire over 2,700 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline and 128 acres of waterfront land for public use.\n\nThe effort was spurred in part by fears that private development  would restrict public access and use of the shoreline. But this is an unusual approach: About 80% of the U.S. Great Lakes coastal uplands are privately owned, and other municipalities are seeking commercial shoreline development rather than public use.\n\nPublic access to those Door County beaches is protected, but the Florsheim case will decide – for the first time in the state – whether the public may walk on as much as 800 miles of Wisconsin’s Great Lakes beaches. Yet because of other efforts to block access to the water itself, that is just one aspect of the legal questions about who can actually get sand between their toes.\n\n  Melissa Scanlan, Professor and Director of the Center for Water Policy, School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Will Matuska, Water Policy and Science Communications Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\n\n  This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/who-is-allowed-to-walk-on-the-beach-it-depends-on-where-you-live/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Melissa Scanlan and Will Matuska","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbeach-walk-scaled.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C338%26ssl%3D1","slug":"who-is-allowed-to-walk-on-the-beach-it-depends-on-where-you-live"},{"id":"3e5rb","title":"Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\nUS Rep. Debbie Dingell urged Whitmer to intervene after three recent prison deaths.\n\n\n\nThe Michigan Department of Corrections said prison populations have increasingly complex health needs.\n\n\n\nCorrections officials say women’s pris...","content":"This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\nUS Rep. Debbie Dingell urged Whitmer to intervene after three recent prison deaths.\n\n\n\nThe Michigan Department of Corrections said prison populations have increasingly complex health needs.\n\n\n\nCorrections officials say women’s prison deaths are under investigation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe embattled director of the Michigan Department of Corrections is defending conditions inside the state prisons.\n\n\n\nHeidi Washington, who is facing calls for removal over treatment of female prisoners,  on Thursday wrote a letter to US Rep. Debbie Dingell claiming that her department “has established itself as a national leader” and “prisoner grievances” are common.\n\n\n\n“We recognize that prison remains a complicated and at times challenging environment, particularly as many in the population we serve have increasingly complex needs,” Washington wrote.\n\n\n\nDingell, D-Ann Arbor, urged Whitmer to intervene after three women at the facility died within a month of one another.\n\n\n\n“No one should be subjected to conditions that threaten their health and well-being,” Dingell wrote. “But for years, there have been alarming reports of the condition of and treatment facing women in custody at the facility.” \n\n\n\nIn her letter, Dingell requested nearly a dozen pieces of information, including the number of grievances filed by inmates over the past five years, how often the prison is tested for mold, the number of deaths at the facility over the last decade and how those deaths are investigated.\n\n\n\nIn response, Washington said health care-related grievances filed by inmates have remained flat over the last five years, with 12 in 2021 and six so far this year, about halfway through the year. The number of grievances related to confinement has also remained relatively stable during that time.\n\n\n\nThe state did not provide the total number of deaths at the facility over the past decade. Instead, officials noted the prison houses a diverse population, including women serving life and other lengthy sentences, as well as those with complex medical needs.\n\n\n\nRELATED: \n\n\n\n\nDeaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign\n\n\n\nTwo deaths at Michigan’s women’s prison renew concerns over medical care \n\n\n\nAdvocates seek clemency for Michigan inmate allegedly sickened by mold in prison\n\n\n\n\nStill, the deaths of Ashley Hoath, 36, Khaira Howard, 28, and Rebecca Fackler, 57, within a month of one another represent an unusually high number for the prison. According to critical incident reports submitted to the Legislature, there were four prisoner deaths at the facility in all of 2025 and three in 2024.\n\n\n\nDingell also asked whether the department has begun investigating the three recent deaths and how it ensures investigations are independent and free from staff influence.\n\n\n\nThe department said all death investigations are conducted by an experienced investigator from its internal affairs division, who collects evidence, interviews witnesses and works with outside agencies, including the Michigan State Police and medical examiners, when necessary.\n\n\n\n“The investigator is experienced and independent of the facility with a focus solely on determining the facts surrounding these unexpected deaths,” Washington wrote.\n\n\n\nThe department previously confirmed to Bridge Michigan that each death is under investigation and that foul play is not suspected.\n\n\n\n“We ask that the public wait for the investigation results to be released, as there appear to be various and at times conflicting public narratives about these cases that may not be supported by the actual evidence,” Washington wrote.\n\n\n\nThe prison has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months over allegations of toxic mold, inadequate medical care and poor living conditions.\n\n\n\nThe department has repeatedly denied the presence of dangerous, systemic, black or toxic mold at the facility.\n\n\n\nAn indoor air quality report conducted by Mold Quest International found that airborne mold concentrations “consistently remained within normal parameters.” The first phase of testing was completed in 2022, while the second phase was conducted in February and March of this year\n\n\n\nThree of 243 indoor air samples collected this year showed minor elevations in fungal spore counts, and those readings were “only marginally above the outdoor reference,” according to the report.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-prisons-leader-defends-oversight-of-womens-prison-after-3-deaths/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Janelle D. James","publishDate":"2026-06-20T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWHV-Sign-1-scaled-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C682%26ssl%3D1","slug":"michigan-prisons-leader-defends-oversight-of-womens-prison-after-3-deaths"},{"id":"exrxtz","title":"Rest is revolution: Get involved in Detroit","excerpt":"Care for your home and community this Juneteenth, and see an all-new list of job openings.\nOutlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Rest is revolution: Get involved in Detroit","content":"Care for your home and community this Juneteenth, and see an all-new list of job openings.\nOutlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Rest is revolution: Get involved in Detroit","url":"https://outliermedia.org/juneteenth-freedom-day-detroit-events-opportunities/","source":"Outlier Media (Detroit)","author":"Lynelle Herndon","publishDate":"2026-06-17T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Foutliermedia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0617Involved_20250813CariaTaylorCharles-H.Wright-Museum0007.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","slug":"rest-is-revolution-get-involved-in-detroit"},{"id":"z1wr7h","title":"Here’s what parents need to know about E-bikes","excerpt":"E-bikes have been rising in popularity over the past few years.As more are riding, across all ages, hospitals are seeing higher rates of injuries.Donna Bucciarelli, trauma prevention coordinator and manager of Safety City USA at Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak joined Local 4 Live t...","content":"E-bikes have been rising in popularity over the past few years.As more are riding, across all ages, hospitals are seeing higher rates of injuries.Donna Bucciarelli, trauma prevention coordinator and manager of Safety City USA at Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak joined Local 4 Live to tell us what she’s seen.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/heres-what-parents-need-to-know-about-e-bikes/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:49:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F5014e412-becc-4337-8492-10855e3c1204%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"heres-what-parents-need-to-know-about-e-bikes"},{"id":"duy5an","title":"Share Detroit hosts Together Detroit","excerpt":"Share Detroit is hosting a free event to give back for “Together Tuesday”.June 23 is Together Tuesday, a national day of action from the people behind “Giving Tuesday”.The event, “Together Detroit”, will be hosted from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kintsugi Village in Corktown on 2020 14th street.15...","content":"Share Detroit is hosting a free event to give back for “Together Tuesday”.June 23 is Together Tuesday, a national day of action from the people behind “Giving Tuesday”.The event, “Together Detroit”, will be hosted from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kintsugi Village in Corktown on 2020 14th street.15 local nonprofits will be at the event.Attendees can assemble care kits, write notes of encouragement and connect with organizations.The organization says Together Tuesday marks a mid-year reminder that generosity can go past December as a chance to come together, give back and show what a community can look like.Share Detroit is a local platform that connects people with volunteer opportunities and nonprofits across Southeast Michigan.Karly Moore, executive director of Share Detroit joined Local 4 Live to tell us more about the event.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/share-detroit-hosts-together-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:43:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fb0141317-bdc2-468f-9308-3b745fa65931%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"share-detroit-hosts-together-detroit"},{"id":"yh6yst","title":"Deadly I-75 crash by wrong-way driver has police investigating, suspect hospitalized","excerpt":"A car crash involving a wrong-way driver early Tuesday morning in downtown Detroit left one person dead.","content":"A car crash involving a wrong-way driver early Tuesday morning in downtown Detroit left one person dead.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/deadly-i-75-crash-wrong-way-driver-has-police-investigating-suspect-hospitalized","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Scott.Wolchek@fox.com (Scott Wolchek)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:19:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-23t172819.145.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"deadly-i-75-crash-by-wrong-way-driver-has-police-investigating-suspect-hospitalized"},{"id":"h1urnv","title":"YouTuber JiDion arrested in Woodhaven while attempting to confront alleged squatter","excerpt":"A protest took place outside the police station in Woodhaven following the arrest of a popular YouTuber.","content":"A protest took place outside the police station in Woodhaven following the arrest of a popular YouTuber.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/youtuber-jidion-arrested-woodhaven-while-attempting-confront-alleged-squatter","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amy.Lange@fox.com (Amy Lange)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:45:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-23t173930.064.jpg","slug":"youtuber-jidion-arrested-in-woodhaven-while-attempting-to-confront-alleged-squatter"},{"id":"muwkvl","title":"Ex-Vista Maria residents hold large gathering as abuse lawsuit expands against Dearborn Heights nonprofit","excerpt":"Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall brought together ...","content":"Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall brought together women who say they endured physical, psychological, and sexual abuse while living at the all-girls facility as minors. The lawsuit, filed April 13, alleges Vista Maria staff subjected residents to psychological and physical abuse and sexual abuse, including assault, molestation, nonconsensual touching and harassment, along with unsafe conditions and negligence.The original plaintiffs named in the suit are Sophia Knoblauch and Sarina Jensen, along with four additional former residents referenced in the complaint, some of whom were minors when placed at the facility through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and court orders. Attorneys for the plaintiffs have said they expect additional former residents to join.Janene Tague, who previously shared her experience with Local 4, attended Tuesday’s gathering and is being added as a plaintiff, according to attorney Moose Scheib. Tague said she lived at Vista Maria from September 2007 to July 2008 and described being physically restrained and improperly medicated by staff.“It needs to stop,” Tague said. “Profit over the well-being of vulnerable I don’t even want to say children individuals, needs to stop.”Scheib, who represents the plaintiffs, said survivors are also planning to meet with state lawmakers in Lansing this week to push for changes to Michigan’s civil statute of limitations for child abuse cases.“It’s 10 years from the age of majority,” Scheib said of the current time limit. “In most states, it’s 18, so it’s 10 years from your 18th birthday where you can come forward with abuses that happen in your childhood.”With allegations now coming to light years or even decades later, Scheib said he believes former residents should be able to bring civil claims at any age.“We don’t think that there should be some imaginary line in the sand to come forward,” he said. “Either way, you still have to prove your case.”Local 4 has reported extensively on Vista Maria since early 2025, when a 16-year-old resident went missing from the facility and was later found after several weeks, prompting deeper scrutiny. State records reviewed by Local 4 documented allegations, including threats, verbal abuse, and inappropriate relationships involving staff and residents, as well as concerns about restraints and reporting requirements.Vista Maria ended its residential program in 2025 but continues operating other services, including foster care and independent living programs, according to the organization.Vista Maria said in a statement that it has been notified of the lawsuit and is reviewing the allegations.“Vista Maria has been formally notified of the lawsuit and is reviewing the allegations,” the statement said. “We take matters involving the safety and well-being of youth very seriously, and we will address these claims through the legal process. Because of privacy and confidentiality laws, we cannot comment on specific individuals or circumstances. We remain fully committed to transparency within the bounds of the law, cooperation with appropriate authorities, and continued support for the youth and families we serve.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/24/ex-vista-maria-residents-hold-large-gathering-as-abuse-lawsuit-expands-against-dearborn-heights-nonprofit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Mondrae Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:57:36.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F4YM7MDYWK5CYZISELU76PLV2UQ.png","slug":"ex-vista-maria-residents-hold-large-gathering-as-abuse-lawsuit-expands-against-dearborn-heights-nonp"},{"id":"dgzai3","title":"Viral soccer fan 'Freddy' visiting Metro Detroit","excerpt":"Millions of soccer fans are in the U.S. for the World Cup, doing more than just watching the matches.\n\n\nThey're also getting a taste of American life.","content":"Millions of soccer fans are in the U.S. for the World Cup, doing more than just watching the matches.\n\n\nThey're also getting a taste of American life.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kfj1hglxg97559lq","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:41:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fw1h2vvrs5jnv3vuf%2F4g383i2ap1uoazz8.jpg","slug":"viral-soccer-fan-freddy-visiting-metro-detroit"},{"id":"f468y5","title":"One killed, another injured in birthday party shooting","excerpt":"It was supposed to be a quiet birthday party at a rented Airbnb for twins turning 20 years old. Instead, around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man wearing a ski mask and driving a dark-colored car entered the party, fired multiple shots, killed 19-year-old Crishon Dixon, and wounded 20-year-old Brianna Tay...","content":"It was supposed to be a quiet birthday party at a rented Airbnb for twins turning 20 years old. Instead, around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man wearing a ski mask and driving a dark-colored car entered the party, fired multiple shots, killed 19-year-old Crishon Dixon, and wounded 20-year-old Brianna Taylor, who remains in the hospital.\n\n\nThe victim's family is devastated.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-5j0unflgqjzzkk1i","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:38:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fz15zb5m5dmvwomoc%2Fjqdik6s5zyajs3ye.jpg","slug":"one-killed-another-injured-in-birthday-party-shooting"},{"id":"9h993z","title":"City leaders weigh in on shooting, curfew violators","excerpt":"Detroit police also say a 19-year-old who was in the group with the 18-year-old was arrested during that investigation. Police said the 19-year-old was armed with a weapon.\n\n\nFOX 2 spoke to the mayor and police chief. They want to make sure people understand that there were thousands of people do...","content":"Detroit police also say a 19-year-old who was in the group with the 18-year-old was arrested during that investigation. Police said the 19-year-old was armed with a weapon.\n\n\nFOX 2 spoke to the mayor and police chief. They want to make sure people understand that there were thousands of people downtown to enjoy the fireworks.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-h3gm403l9o98znx9","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:34:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fclau4kdx5os16adn%2Fsl7ls4vhx1weapqt.jpg","slug":"city-leaders-weigh-in-on-shooting-curfew-violators"},{"id":"nw56bn","title":"Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan face $1.4M claim over Nashville steakhouse closure","excerpt":"Country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are now being pulled into a lawsuit over the closed Nashville restaurant E3 Chophouse, which they co-owned with former MLB player Adam LaRoche.The move comes after the restaurants operating company, Outlaws, LLC, was hit with a default judgment for ...","content":"Country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are now being pulled into a lawsuit over the closed Nashville restaurant E3 Chophouse, which they co-owned with former MLB player Adam LaRoche.The move comes after the restaurants operating company, Outlaws, LLC, was hit with a default judgment for $1,427,135.54 earlier this year for failing to pay rent and abandoning the property before the end of its lease term.According to newly filed court documents, the landlord, Village 21 Investment Partners, LLC, asked a Davidson County judge for permission to amend the case to add Aldean, Bryan and LaRoche as defendants.OTHER ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Bailey Zimmerman arrest warrant issued after alleged drunken rampage at Albuquerque casino resortThe lawsuit states that the trio personally guaranteed the 10year lease on the 6,453squarefoot restaurant space at 1628 21st Avenue South, which was set to run through August 2029.They add that the group stopped paying monthly rent in January 2026.When payments continued to not be made, the lease was terminated. The property was then ordered to be vacated by March25.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | James Burrows, director of 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85The lawsuit alleges that the operators continued to occupy the building.The restaurant's website currently features a message letting customers know the venue is currently closed.\"Nashville  we're hitting pause. We're temporarily pausing operations as we evaluate what Nashville needs next,\" the website states. \"Our team is assessing market opportunities and exploring potential rebrand and re-concept strategies for the future of this location.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/jason-aldean-luke-bryan-face-1-4m-claim-over-nashville-steakhouse-closure","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:11:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"jason-aldean-luke-bryan-face-14m-claim-over-nashville-steakhouse-closure"},{"id":"rlm492","title":"Groundbreaking 'SportsCenter' anchor Linda Cohn retiring after 34 years","excerpt":"Linda Cohn, who has hosted more episodes of \"SportsCenter\" than anyone, is retiring after 34 years at ESPN.The prolific anchor announced Monday that June 30 will be her last day after she covers the NHL draft with fellow longtime co-host John Buccigross.Cohn has hosted more than 5,500 editions of...","content":"Linda Cohn, who has hosted more episodes of \"SportsCenter\" than anyone, is retiring after 34 years at ESPN.The prolific anchor announced Monday that June 30 will be her last day after she covers the NHL draft with fellow longtime co-host John Buccigross.Cohn has hosted more than 5,500 editions of SportsCenter. She will make her final appearances at 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET Friday.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster dealLinda Cohn is a legend and a major part of the history of ESPN, ESPN president of content Burke Magnus said in a statement. She has brought enthusiasm, personality and her love of sports to our audience for more than 30 years and her contributions to ESPN both in front of and behind the camera would make a very long list. We wish her all the best in her retirement and sincerely thank her.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 2 goals against AustriaCohn started her career in Patchogue, New York, as a news anchor, writer and sports reporter at WALK-AM/FM in 1981. She started at ESPN in Bristol in 1992 and moved to Los Angeles in 2009 to co-host the 1 a.m. SportsCenter. She's been working on special projects since that show was moved back to Bristol in 2025.What Im most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business and succeed in it,\" Cohn said in a statement.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/groundbreaking-sportscenter-anchor-linda-cohn-retiring-after-34-years","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:05:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"groundbreaking-sportscenter-anchor-linda-cohn-retiring-after-34-years"},{"id":"ct82zw","title":"How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years","excerpt":"When you think of Grand Haven, Michigan, there are probably three things that come to mind  the beach, the lighthouse and the Coast Guard.The service members protecting West Michigan's waters have been celebrated in Grand Haven every summer for more than 100 years. It's why the city is known as C...","content":"When you think of Grand Haven, Michigan, there are probably three things that come to mind  the beach, the lighthouse and the Coast Guard.The service members protecting West Michigan's waters have been celebrated in Grand Haven every summer for more than 100 years. It's why the city is known as Coast Guard City, USA, and why so many retired Coast Guard members continue to call it home.Tracy Riley is one of them. Riley served in the Coast Guard from 1982 to 2010 and was stationed in Grand Haven from 2004 to 2006.Even though she moved more than 10 times during her career, Riley said she fell in love with Grand Haven and always planned to return.\"We loved it, and I just knew I would come, I told people here I would come back,\" Riley said.AMERICA 250 | How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nationRiley's connection to Grand Haven is far from unique. The Coast Guard's history in the city stretches back 150 years, making it the first official Coast Guard City, USA  a moniker proudly displayed on Dewey Hill every summer.Erica Layton, executive director of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, said Grand Haven's claim to the title is unmatched.\"While there are technically several Coast Guard City USA, we are by far, I think, the most tried and true Coast Guard City USA,\" Layton said.Every July, Grand Haven fills up for the annual Coast Guard Festival, a 10-day event that draws thousands of visitors. The festival started more than a century ago as a simple gesture of appreciation.\"It had real humble origins initially, starting off as just an appreciation picnic for officers and their wives, but the community so loved the Coast Guard. Then it was, well, let's have games, let's have activities, let's have a small firework show, let's have a parade of boats, and one activity led to another, and every year, just organically, it just became bigger and bigger and bigger,\" Layton said.That deep history and appreciation is what keeps Coast Guard members coming back. Riley retired after nearly 30 years of service and is now the executive director of the Coast Guard Festival.\"There is no place like Grand Haven if you're in the Coast Guard. Absolutely none. You can't convince me otherwise,\" Riley said.RELATED STORY | A brief history of the US Marine Corps as branch marks its 250th birthdayRiley said Grand Haven's support for the Coast Guard goes beyond the festival. During a recent government shutdown, when thousands of service members went without pay, the community stepped up.\"The community came out in full with food drives, and just the rest, local restaurants saying, 'Hey, tell your folks to come, you know, the Coast Guard folks, come eat with us,'\" Riley said.150 years later, whether in a time of need or celebration, Grand Haven's support for the Coast Guard carries on.\"It's not just a Coast Guard festival, it's the city itself, and the community,\" Riley said. \"Nobody treats the Coast Guard the way Grand Haven does.\"This story was originally published by Zachariah Wheaton with the Scripps News Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/america-250/how-one-city-became-the-heart-of-u-s-coast-guard-culture-over-150-years","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:55:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"how-one-city-became-the-heart-of-us-coast-guard-culture-over-150-years"},{"id":"a2sugf","title":"Morning 4: E-bike injuries rising among kids as doctors warn parents about speed, safety risks — and more news","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.E-bike injuries rising among kids as Corewell Health doctors warn parents about speed, safety risksE-bikes have exploded in popularity among adults, teens, and even some tweens. But...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.E-bike injuries rising among kids as Corewell Health doctors warn parents about speed, safety risksE-bikes have exploded in popularity among adults, teens, and even some tweens. But as more people are riding them, injuries have increased, too.“We’ve noticed that the number of injuries related to use of electric bikes has gone up every single year from 2023, and the number of kids that are being injured on electric bikes have also gone up every single year since 2023,” said pediatric surgeon Dr. Pavan Brahmamdam.Injuries from e-bike accidents are often more serious than those from traditional bike accidents.Read more.A Detroit family visited 19-year-old’s grave for years. Then a stranger’s headstone appearedThe family of 19-year-old Roland Moore says they spent years visiting his gravesite, believing he was buried alone, until they learned a decade later that another person had been placed in the same grave.Moore was killed in 2011. His family says they routinely visit his headstone at Gethsemane Cemetery, located near the Coleman A. Young International Airport, marking holidays, birthdays and the anniversary of his death.In 2021, Moore’s sister, Carlessta Bell, said she arrived at the gravesite and saw a new headstone placed directly in front of her brother’s marker — for a woman the family does not know. The woman also died in 2011.Read more.Former Michigan corrections officer who pleaded guilty to sexual assault learns sentenceA former Michigan corrections officer who pleaded guilty to one charge in connection with the sexual assault of an inmate learned his sentence on Thursday.Former Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Corrections Officer Joshua Lee, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct on April 23, 2026.Lee was charged in November 2025 with four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office previously said that Lee allegedly engaged in multiple sexual acts with several inmates while he was working at the prison.Read more here.Aric Nesbitt drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John JamesMichigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has dropped out of the 2026 race for governor and endorsed Rep. John James.Nesbitt, who has served as a state senator since 2018, announced the suspension of his campaign on social media on June 23.“I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan’s next Governor,” he said.Trump announced his endorsement for James on Truth Social on June 22, describing him as an “America First Congressman” and highlighting his background as a West Point graduate, combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, businessman, and current member of Congress.Read more here.Weather: Sunshine and comfortable temperatures continue across Metro DetroitAfter a soggy start to the week, sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Southeast Michigan today. Highs will climb into the 70s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies, making it a perfect day to spend time outdoors. Whether you’re heading to a local park, taking a walk, or getting the kids out on the playground, the weather will be hard to beat, but make sure you have your sunglasses and sunscreen.Dry conditions are expected to continue through tonight as clear skies and comfortable temperatures settle in across Metro Detroit.More Local HeadlinesNational HeadlinesWorld HeadlinesSports Headlines","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/morning-4-e-bike-injuries-rising-among-kids-as-doctors-warn-parents-about-speed-safety-risks-and-more-news/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:10:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FW3IOIAWSZBEBXHVDLXDLNDVH3U.png","slug":"morning-4-e-bike-injuries-rising-among-kids-as-doctors-warn-parents-about-speed-safety-risks-and-mor"},{"id":"aqe04v","title":"Wrong-way crash leaves one dead, suspected driver hospitalized","excerpt":"Around 4 a.m. on June 23, reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-75 in the city of Wayne preceded more calls of a two-vehicle rollover crash in Detroit. \n\n\nOne of the vehicles was on fire, according to Michigan State Police.","content":"Around 4 a.m. on June 23, reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-75 in the city of Wayne preceded more calls of a two-vehicle rollover crash in Detroit. \n\n\nOne of the vehicles was on fire, according to Michigan State Police.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-lhcawt3oq9xla48x","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:33:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fc2oo1niff96vl5fe%2F2bhg8c5eo3fdlvst.jpg","slug":"wrong-way-crash-leaves-one-dead-suspected-driver-hospitalized"},{"id":"9xbwr0","title":"Lakeside Mall redevelopment plan gets approved for $270M+ in incentives","excerpt":"The company behind the plan to redevelop the former site of Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights just secured more than $270 million in incentives.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with the Michigan Strategic Fund, announced the approval of a $270,678,999 Transformational Brownfield Plan for...","content":"The company behind the plan to redevelop the former site of Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights just secured more than $270 million in incentives.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with the Michigan Strategic Fund, announced the approval of a $270,678,999 Transformational Brownfield Plan for the site. Michigan is on the move and open for business, and our strategy to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and compete with everyone is paying off, said Governor Whitmer in a statement. By redeveloping the Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights, were creating more options for hardworking Michiganders to live and work in vibrant communities.The mall closed in 2024, and its site is being eyed for redevelopment into more than 1,500 residential units. The project also calls for more than 150,000 square feet of new retail space, a community park and green space, and parking lots for residents and visitors. Watch below: City leaders say the demolition of Lakeside Mall could happen by the end of the year City leaders say the demolition of Lakeside Mall could happen by the end of the yearAccording to the request, local and state tax revenue capture will support the plan, in addition to a Sterling Heights bond issuance of about $27.6 million for infrastructure. The state says the project is estimated to generate $621,019,411 in capital investment.  Watch below: See inside Lakeside Mall before its closure 'One last glimpse': Lakeside Mall to close July 1, fixture sale to followLakeside Town Center is one of the most transformational projects in Sterling Heights history, and really for the entire region,\" said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor in a statement.The governors office says the incentive package is expected to be reimbursed over 30 years. The development company is Lakeside OOTB Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Lionheart Capital. Lakeside OOTB Ventures extends its sincere appreciation to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation staff, and the City of Sterling Heights for their steadfast partnership, leadership, and support throughout the planning and review of the Lakeside City Center redevelopment, said Colin Carby, director of development for Lionheart Capital, in a statement. This exemplary public-private collaboration reflects a shared vision to transform a functionally obsolescent and vacant property into a vibrant, walkable city center that will provide new housing, retail, parks, and community gathering spaces for residents of all ages, creating lasting economic and social benefits for Sterling Heights and the broader region for generations to come.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/lakeside-mall-redevelopment-plan-gets-approved-for-270m-in-incentives","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:44:22.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lakeside-mall-redevelopment-plan-gets-approved-for-270m-in-incentives"},{"id":"y3zdhh","title":"Amazon Prime Day Tips","excerpt":"Live from an Amazon warehouse, Scott Seroka joins Brandon Hudson to discuss tips and details for Amazon Prime Day.","content":"Live from an Amazon warehouse, Scott Seroka joins Brandon Hudson to discuss tips and details for Amazon Prime Day.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-mqecuiydwharmc74","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:50:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fia3tkhp0uqqxxcvz%2Fqcjwbu68bpn9eita.jpg","slug":"amazon-prime-day-tips"},{"id":"cysel9","title":"Lions release 2026 training camp schedule, with 5 practices open to the general public","excerpt":"The Detroit Lions have released their training camp schedule, with five practices available to the public to see.The schedule is below in full, with days in italics only available for Lions season ticket holders: Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 at 8:3...","content":"The Detroit Lions have released their training camp schedule, with five practices available to the public to see.The schedule is below in full, with days in italics only available for Lions season ticket holders: Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m.* Sunday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 at 1 p.m.(* denotes 'Community Partner Day', available to only Lions sponsors)Training camp tickets, which are free to be claimed but required for entry, will be made available to the public on Tuesday, July 21. The tickets will be available to claim at this link on that day at 10 a.m. EST.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-release-2026-training-camp-schedule-with-5-practices-open-to-the-general-public","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:39:05.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lions-release-2026-training-camp-schedule-with-5-practices-open-to-the-general-public"},{"id":"qcomh0","title":"Savannah Guthrie pleads for help amid reports ransom note said mother is dead","excerpt":"\"Today\" host Savannah Guthrie teared up Tuesday as she pleaded for the publics help amid reports that a ransom note suggested her mother may have died months ago.I dont have any comment on this story, and Im not involved in our coverage, but I cant pretend that Im not here, and so since I am, I w...","content":"\"Today\" host Savannah Guthrie teared up Tuesday as she pleaded for the publics help amid reports that a ransom note suggested her mother may have died months ago.I dont have any comment on this story, and Im not involved in our coverage, but I cant pretend that Im not here, and so since I am, I wanted to take the opportunity to ask people  to really beg people  to come forward. Somebody knows something, she said.In the last 24 hours, multiple news outlets have reported that the contents of one of the ransom notes received by Guthries family months ago indicated that her mother had died.Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing in February after FBI investigators said she was kidnapped from her Pima County home in Arizona. Footage extracted from her doorbell camera revealed a masked man with a gun had been tampering with the camera at her front door around the time she disappeared.RELATED STORY | Family of Nancy Guthrie cleared in her disappearance, sheriff saysThis is a news report today that is on your radar, Guthrie said during the morning show, but this is the life that my sister lives, that I live, that my brother lives, that our extended families live, that our children live every day, and we are in agony.Guthrie and her family received multiple anonymous messages following their mothers kidnapping. Various news stations, including Scripps News Groups Tucson station, KGUN, also received ransom notes, some demanding Bitcoin.In one message received by the Scripps Tucson station in the early days of the search, the sender referred to Nancy Guthrie as safe but scared.Later messages sent to other outlets took a different tone. It is not known if many of those messages were authentic or from whom they were sent.According to a TMZ post on X, a messenger who was demanding payment for information related to the kidnapping also indicated Guthrie had died. Early on, he said, Time is of the essence, and then a few days after the kidnapping, he said, Time is no longer of the essence, meaning that she wasnt alive, Levin said.RELATED STORY | Former colleague shares memories of working with Nancy GuthrieWe cannot be at peace, Savannah Guthrie said on her morning show Tuesday. No matter how much I try to come out here and smile and find that joy  and I promise I will  this is a moment to tell you that we need your help. Were begging for your help.The Guthrie family and the FBI are offering rewards totaling a combined $1.1 million for the return of Nancy Guthrie.Scripps News reached out to the FBI about the case, but the agency declined to comment.The Pima County Sheriffs Office, which is also investigating the case, said the following:The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie remains active and ongoing. The Pima County Sheriffs Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/savannah-guthrie-pleads-for-help-amid-reports-ransom-note-said-mother-is-dead","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Lori Jane Gliha","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:56:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"savannah-guthrie-pleads-for-help-amid-reports-ransom-note-said-mother-is-dead"},{"id":"xggln","title":"Shields Pizzeria celebrates National Detroit-Style Pizza Day","excerpt":"Paul Adoni from Shields Restaurant Bar Pizzeria talks National Detroit-Style Pizza Day with Brandon Hudson.","content":"Paul Adoni from Shields Restaurant Bar Pizzeria talks National Detroit-Style Pizza Day with Brandon Hudson.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kzeqxs4ud7dl4g0g","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:38:44.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fwc3ub6k8t89zvo39%2Fi7pch2402j62y158.jpg","slug":"shields-pizzeria-celebrates-national-detroit-style-pizza-day"},{"id":"su1u3p","title":"National Detroit-style pizza day","excerpt":"Jennifer Jackson from Hungry Howie's brings in Detroit-style pizza for Ronia to taste-test in honor of National Detroit-Style Pizza Day.","content":"Jennifer Jackson from Hungry Howie's brings in Detroit-style pizza for Ronia to taste-test in honor of National Detroit-Style Pizza Day.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-2qjdkhyf4jktvsz1","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:22:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F14q9792p7p2unmd1%2Fz0dhygxklpo7view.jpg","slug":"national-detroit-style-pizza-day"},{"id":"17rgaz","title":"Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks","excerpt":"The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P...","content":"The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states. President Donald Trump's administration has not said whether it will appeal to a higher court.U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who sits in Washington and was nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama, said in her opinion that the ruling wasn't a comment on whether the restrictions are a good idea.\"The federal defendants and the states may have a genuine desire to improve the health of SNAP households by encouraging healthy choices at the store, and they can take lawful steps to meet those goals,\" she wrote. \"But what they cannot do is violate the law and their own regulations along the way.\" The restrictions are part of the Make America Healthy Again campaignAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have encouraged states to limit what the food aid can be used to buy as part of the \"Make America Healthy Again\" campaign.They reason that soda and candy fuel obesity, diabetes and chronic disease epidemics  and taking them off the menu would encourage healthier food choices.The Agriculture Department has given 23 states so far permission to implement restrictions. Some have been implemented already, while others are queued to take effect in the coming months and years.At least one state that was set to limit soda and candy purchases changed course earlier this year. Colorado's human services board voted against implementing the ban after a March hearing in which SNAP beneficiaries and advocates said people would face stigmas if they mistakenly tried to use the benefits on prohibited items. They also said the rules were confusing because they would have allowed buying drinks with at least 50% fruit or vegetable juice, but not those with less.While the goals are similar, the exact rules vary by state. Some wanted to ban both sugary drinks and candy, while others only sought to ban sugary beverages.A legal challenge to the candy and soda ban  which includes items such as sports drinks in some states  was filed by SNAP beneficiaries in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia.RELATED STORY | Trump administration faces lawsuit over sugary food ban in SNAPJudge says government ignored a definition of foodJackson said the main legal misstep in restricting what SNAP benefits could buy came because it ran contrary to Congress's definition of \"food.\"Under the law, SNAP benefits  formerly known as food stamps  can be used for \"any food or food product for home consumption except alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.\"The government can waive requirements, but limiting use of the benefits to improve nutrition isn't listed as a reason to do so. Yet when states asked the Agriculture Department to let them restrict purchases, their requests included using alternate definitions of \"food.\"This may not be the final wordThe Agriculture Department has not said whether it intends to appeal the ruling.The case is among scores of challenges to Trump administration policies that hinge on whether the administration has the authority to change policies without congressional approval.While it's a big program helping nearly 39 million Americans  about 1 in 9  buy groceries, SNAP is normally relatively low-profile. That's been different since Trump returned to office last year.Under his big tax and policy law signed last year, more recipients are subject to work requirements and states are being required to pay a larger share of administrative costs  and could be on the hook for benefit costs if their error rates are too high.During a government shutdown last year, courts blocked the administration from cutting off benefits. Meanwhile, Rollins has said that there's rampant fraud in the program.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/food-and-drink/judge-rules-government-cant-stop-snap-dollars-from-buying-candy-and-sugary-drinks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:48:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-rules-government-cant-stop-snap-dollars-from-buying-candy-and-sugary-drinks"},{"id":"2ibhtb","title":"Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes","excerpt":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","content":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-12-felony-charges-failure-pay-taxes","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:34:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcarlos-mencia-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-to-12-felony-charges-of-failure-to-pay-taxes"},{"id":"7hqm9a","title":"Jury convicts Dearborn Heights man in Highland Park hit-and-run","excerpt":"A Dearborn Heights man facing 11 felonies in connection to an April 2025 hit-and-run in Highland Park was convicted by a jury this week on seven of the charges.Auorahem Jatoo Safar, 32, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of assault with intent to murder, one count of tampering with evidence...","content":"A Dearborn Heights man facing 11 felonies in connection to an April 2025 hit-and-run in Highland Park was convicted by a jury this week on seven of the charges.Auorahem Jatoo Safar, 32, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of assault with intent to murder, one count of tampering with evidence, two counts of operating a vehicle without a license-causing serious injury, and two counts of failing to stop at the scene of a crash. He was found not guilty of two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and two counts of committing a hate crime-using force, causing bodily injury, stalking or damaging property.The charges stem from a crash that occurred April 20, 2025, near the intersection of McNichols and Hamilton roads, that severely injured a 58-year-old man and a 48-year-old man — both of Detroit. Police say Safar left the scene and was apprehended a week later.Safar is scheduled for a sentencing in Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court at noon on July 13 before Judge Chandra Baker-Robinson.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/jury-convicts-dearborn-heights-man-in-highland-park-hit-and-run/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:49:50.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"jury-convicts-dearborn-heights-man-in-highland-park-hit-and-run"},{"id":"y4gwt9","title":"Former Michigan corrections officer who pleaded guilty to sexual assault learns sentence","excerpt":"A former Michigan corrections officer who pleaded guilty to one charge in connection with the sexual assault of an inmate learned his sentence on Thursday.Former Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Corrections Officer Joshua Lee, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal se...","content":"A former Michigan corrections officer who pleaded guilty to one charge in connection with the sexual assault of an inmate learned his sentence on Thursday.Former Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Corrections Officer Joshua Lee, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct on April 23, 2026.In Michigan, sexual contact by corrections officers is illegal.Lee was charged in November 2025 with four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office previously said that Lee allegedly engaged in multiple sexual acts with several inmates while he was working at the prison.On June 18, he was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in prison.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/former-michigan-corrections-officer-who-pleaded-guilty-to-sexual-assault-learns-sentence/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:42:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FA2OWRLGCCJHY5ILN2IMEKKEJJU.png","slug":"former-michigan-corrections-officer-who-pleaded-guilty-to-sexual-assault-learns-sentence"},{"id":"n6lz4j","title":"Aric Nesbitt drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James","excerpt":"Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has dropped out of the 2026 race for governor and endorsed Rep. John James.Nesbitt, who has served as a state senator since 2018, announced the suspension of his campaign on social media on June 23.\"I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining Pre...","content":"Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has dropped out of the 2026 race for governor and endorsed Rep. John James.Nesbitt, who has served as a state senator since 2018, announced the suspension of his campaign on social media on June 23.\"I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan’s next Governor,\" he said.Trump announced his endorsement for James on Truth Social on June 22, describing him as an “America First Congressman” and highlighting his background as a West Point graduate, combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, businessman, and current member of Congress.Read more--> Trump endorses John James for Michigan governor in 2026 race, calls him ‘America first’ leader“As Senate Republican Leader, I will keep fighting every single day for the people of Michigan — and starting today, I’ll be fighting to elect John James our next governor,\" Nesbitt said in a statement.You can read his full statement below:When Trisha and I decided to enter this race nearly eighteen months ago, we knew the path to victory would be neither certain nor easy. But we were driven by a deep love for Michigan and an unshakable faith in its people and its future.We ran to deliver a “Make It In Michigan” agenda for the farmers, families, autoworkers, seniors, and small business owners who have kept this state strong despite years of failed Democratic policies in Lansing. Over the past 18 months, I’ve had the honor of visiting all 83 counties, meeting salt-of-the-earth Michiganders who still believe the American Dream is alive here.Trisha and I entered this race because we worry that the promise we grew up with — hard work, faith in God, and the drive that built America’s auto industry and middle class — is slipping away for our three young children. I ran to reverse the decline under Democrat control and bring President Trump’s proven successes to Michigan: cutting taxes, lowering costs, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, and restoring manufacturing jobs.This campaign has always been about the people of Michigan and standing with President Trump to defeat the Democrats in November. Today, I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan’s next Governor.John James is a decorated combat veteran who flew helicopters in Iraq, a successful businessman who created jobs, and a fighter who has consistently stood with President Trump’s agenda. He is the best candidate to defeat the Whitmer-Benson agenda of higher taxes, higher prices, woke policies, and incompetent leadership. A divided primary only helps Democrats. It’s time to unite. I’m asking every one of you who supported this campaign to stand with me behind John James, roll up our sleeves, and deliver a Republican victory in November.To the hundreds of dedicated volunteers, supporters, and staff — and to every Michigander who offered encouragement and prayers — thank you. I am humbled by your trust and inspired by your belief in our state. To Trisha and our family, thank you for sharing me with this fight. I’m coming home a little sooner, but the mission continues.As Senate Republican Leader, I will keep fighting every single day for the people of Michigan — and starting today, I’ll be fighting to elect John James our next governor.Let’s win in November. Let’s Make Michigan Great Again. Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric NesbittCandidates running for governorThe Republican candidates running for governor of Michigan include Rep. John James, former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox and Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson.The Democratic candidates running for governor of Michigan are Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/aric-nesbitt-drops-out-of-michigan-governor-race-endorses-john-james/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:06:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FXIFPDDSCQZFG5IAIIHEKTM4MOI.jpg","slug":"aric-nesbitt-drops-out-of-michigan-governor-race-endorses-john-james"},{"id":"sqnxsy","title":"Invasive Elm Zigzag Sawfly found in Michigan","excerpt":"The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.","content":"The pest feeds on elm trees and can be a problem for the tree species' foliage, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/invasive-elm-zigzag-sawfly-found-michigan","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:54:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fzigzagsawfly_site.jpg","slug":"invasive-elm-zigzag-sawfly-found-in-michigan"},{"id":"v72o56","title":"Supreme Court sides with Michigan county in a tax foreclosure case","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes.The high court ruled against a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid t...","content":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes.The high court ruled against a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000. They argued the foreclosure violated their rights because the house would have fetched a higher price of nearly $200,000 if sold through typical real-estate channels.But the county maintained that auction sale prices are always lower than open real estate transactions, in part because they typically require full cash payment rather than a mortgage.Requiring foreclosure sales to match open-market prices would essentially end them, making it harder to collect unpaid taxes, Isabella County argued.The case comes about three years after another major foreclosure case where the justices ruled against local governments. The court found counties cant keep tax sale proceeds beyond what the owner owes in unpaid taxes.That case centered on a 94-year-old Minnesota woman whose county government kept about $40,000 in proceeds from the sale of her condominium after she failed to pay about $2,300 in taxes.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/supreme-court-sides-with-michigan-county-in-a-tax-foreclosure-case","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:30:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-sides-with-michigan-county-in-a-tax-foreclosure-case"},{"id":"7wgi8u","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information","excerpt":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","content":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administration-database-check-citizenship-personal-information","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:22:11.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftrump-oval-office-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-database-to-check-citizenship-personal-information"},{"id":"76rvaw","title":"Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel","excerpt":"New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israels war in Gaza.Speaking to CNNs Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experie...","content":"New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israels war in Gaza.Speaking to CNNs Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experience at Poetica Coffee, which used its branded social media account to post a photo Sunday of Goldman and a receipt of a refund, according to screenshots of the shops posts that were widely shared Monday. Poetica Coffee has since taken down its Instagram page.I had such a nice interaction with the barista in the coffee shop, Goldman said, echoing a comment he left on Poeticas Instagram post. She was wearing a hijab, I didnt know her, but she couldnt have been nicer and allowed my daughter to go use the bathroom, and I honestly was so grateful for her kindness that I felt like I should buy a coffee, and so I did, and I gave her a large tip.Its a reflection, I think, of a sad state of affairs that without knowing me, we could have had such a nice interaction, Goldman continued.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Rep. Goldman accuses Trump of 'dozens of impeachable offenses' amid executive order controversyThe since-deleted post from Poetica Coffee references the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, saying to Goldman, we dont need your money (its probably coming from AIPAC anyways).Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee, the deleted post reads. Do you see how it doesnt taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?Goldman is facing a tough primary challenge Tuesday from former city comptroller Brad Lander, who is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and highlighted Goldmans past support from AIPAC whose involvement in Democratic primaries has rankled progressives and candidates targeted by AIPAC-affiliated groups.Lander has referred to Israels offensive in Gaza following Hamas October 7, 2023, attacks as a genocide  a claim the Israeli government denies  and called to restrict US military aid to Israel. He has accused Goldman of being beholden to AIPAC.About 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 others taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. More than 70,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began following Hamas attacks.Speaking Monday, Goldman accused Lander of using AIPAC as a dog whistle and said that he would refuse to cave into that type of rhetoric and that divisiveness.I have many issues with Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netanyahu, but simply because I support the existence of Israel as a Jewish state, as the only Jewish state, does not by any means, mean that I support everything that government does, Goldman said. And in fact I do not and Ive been very open about that.RELATED STORY | Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the USLander issued a statement to The New York Times denouncing the coffee shops post.There are plenty of ways to lobby elected officials and express outrage at the votes theyve taken without turning coffee shops into places people dont feel welcome, Lander said.Goldman also responded to Justice Department civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillons announcement that her division had opened an investigation into the coffee shop.I would rather they spend their time and resources investigating antisemitism against people who do not have a platform that I do, who are not elected officials, who do not  in some ways  ask for this, he said. I mean, I dont ask for the antisemitism, but Im a public figure and I can accept the criticism.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/rep-dan-goldman-addresses-brooklyn-coffee-shop-banning-him-over-his-views-on-israel","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Nomaan Merchant","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:16:21.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"rep-dan-goldman-addresses-brooklyn-coffee-shop-banning-him-over-his-views-on-israel"},{"id":"m5lmvv","title":"Hantavirus threat from cruise ship outbreak ends in US, official say","excerpt":"Federal officials say the threat tied to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is over.The announcement comes after the last exposed American passengers from the M/V Hondius completed a 42-day monitoring period.No cases of hantavirus were reported in the U.S. as a result of the outbreak, whi...","content":"Federal officials say the threat tied to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is over.The announcement comes after the last exposed American passengers from the M/V Hondius completed a 42-day monitoring period.No cases of hantavirus were reported in the U.S. as a result of the outbreak, which was linked to the Andes strain. Unlike most forms of hantavirus, the Andes strain can spread from person to person through close contact.More than 140 passengers and crew members were exposed aboard the ship in May. More than a dozen infections and three deaths were reported in connection with the outbreak, none of them U.S. citizens.RELATED STORY | RFK Jr. orders cruise passenger held in quarantine despite CDC recommendationAdmiral Bryan Christine, HHS assistant secretary for health, said the end of the monitoring period marks a huge win for public health.I think this is a real victory for the administration, a real victory for the Department of Health and Human Services, and a real victory for the American people in that we didn't have an outbreak here in the United States of the hantavirus, Christine told Scripps News.Some U.S. passengers were monitored at a facility in Nebraska after being repatriated. Others were allowed to finish the monitoring period at home with oversight from state and local health officials after remaining symptom-free for 21 days.I think it was the cross-agency collaboration, Christine said. In other words, you had from the federal government to state governments working together to local governments working together to make sure that we didn't have this Andes variant of the hantavirus get out amongst the American people.RELATED STORY | France confirms hantavirus in cruise outbreak is not new or more transmissibleThe outbreak comes as federal health officials continue to monitor other global health threats, including the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Christine said communication and transparency are key to maintaining public trust during outbreak responses.We are trying to effectively communicate to the American people through forums like this what we're doing, Christine said. Our rationale for why we're doing things, we are communicating to the American people that our main focus with Ebola, for instance, is to keep that from getting into the United States.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/health/hantavirus-threat-from-cruise-ship-outbreak-ends-in-us-official-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:13:27.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hantavirus-threat-from-cruise-ship-outbreak-ends-in-us-official-say"},{"id":"6hobm5","title":"1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at birthday party on Detroit's west side","excerpt":"One person is dead and another has been hospitalized after a shooting at a birthday party on Detroit's west side, according to the Detroit Police Department.We're told the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, at a rental property in the 18700 block of Monica.Investigators tell us that...","content":"One person is dead and another has been hospitalized after a shooting at a birthday party on Detroit's west side, according to the Detroit Police Department.We're told the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, at a rental property in the 18700 block of Monica.Investigators tell us that the suspect entered the home, went down to the basement and shot two people.One of the victims, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim, a 20-year-old woman, was transported to the hospital.We spoke to a nearby resident who got home from the Ford Fireworks before this all unfolded.\"I was in the bed and I just heard a bunch of screaming,\" said Cleopatra Mullins. \"I got up and heard one of the girls screaming for them to get out of her house now. I'm trying to look down the street and I didn't see nothing...at first I was looking to see where it was coming from, but then I was like, shoot, let me mind my business.\" Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Departments Homicide Section at 313-596-2260 or CrimeStoppers at 1(800)Speak-Up.Editor's Note: We have updated this story to say that the shooting happened at a rental property after Detroit police said it was at an Airbnb. Airbnb confirmed that the home was not listed on its site","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/1-dead-1-hospitalized-in-shooting-at-birthday-party-on-detroits-west-side","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:28:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F24%2Fea%2Fcf9642814de8b4e186fdb00a9c62%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-10-17-12-am.png","slug":"1-dead-1-hospitalized-in-shooting-at-birthday-party-on-detroits-west-side"},{"id":"vfo8af","title":"Civil rights group responds to threats made against children of Palestinian families at Birmingham school","excerpt":"The Arab American Civil Rights League is holding a press conference to discuss impacts against Palestinian families whose children have been targeted with threats and harassment.","content":"The Arab American Civil Rights League is holding a press conference to discuss impacts against Palestinian families whose children have been targeted with threats and harassment.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/civil-rights-group-respond-threats-made-against-children-palestinian-families-birmingham-school","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:02:59.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-10.jpg","slug":"civil-rights-group-responds-to-threats-made-against-children-of-palestinian-families-at-birmingham-s"},{"id":"yij0tb","title":"Nearly 72K Michiganders have over $74 million in medical debt erased","excerpt":"More than 71,000 Michiganders will have over $74 million in medical debt forgiven, the State of Michigan announced this week.According to a press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office, 71,871 Michiganders will have their medical debt erased under a collaboration with the national nonprofit ...","content":"More than 71,000 Michiganders will have over $74 million in medical debt forgiven, the State of Michigan announced this week.According to a press release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office, 71,871 Michiganders will have their medical debt erased under a collaboration with the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.The debt was sourced from local hospitals, which wish to remain anonymous.Related: Wayne County erases $27 million in medical debt for more than 46K county residentsRelated: $6 million in medical debt eliminated for more than 6,000 Oakland County residentsRelated: Governor Whitmer erases $144 million in medical debt for more than 210,000 Michigan residents\"Here in Michigan, we believe being sick or getting injured shouldnt mean going broke. Thats why Im proud to partner with Undue Medical Debt, so we can erase over $74 million of medical debt for almost 72,000 Michiganders across the state. This action ensures fewer Michigan families must choose between putting food on the table or paying their medical bills, at a time when so many already are struggling with rising costs on the essentials driven by tariffs, cuts to Medicaid, and the Iran War. Lets keep working together to address medical debt in Michigan,\" Whitmer said in a release.\"I'm grateful to Governor Whitmer and the state of Michigan for this continued commitment to erasing the financial and emotional burden of medical debt  now reaching more than $200 million in relief for over 280,000 Michiganders,\" said Allison Sesso, the president and CEO of Undue Medical Debt. \"No one chooses to get sick, be in an accident or have a chronic condition, and no family should have to choose between putting food on the table and paying their medical bills.\"This follows an announcement last summer where the state erased $144 million in medical debt for 210,000 residents.The details for the top 10 counties that received relief are below. The state said other areas will see more relief as forgiveness continues.      County    Individuals    Value Of Debt Abolished         Kent County    9,618    $9,115,836.47        Ingham County    6,635    $6,231,891.01        Muskegon County    6,958    $4,534,918.54        Washtenaw County    5,865    $3,587,996.00        Macomb County    2,185    $3,570,196.17        Hillsdale County    2,121    $3,519,669.62        Lenawee County    2,293    $3,432,633.81        Genesee County    2,460    $3,199,329.38        Monroe County    1,272    $2,907,389.37        Eaton County    2,975    $2,527,756.52 ","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/nearly-72k-michiganders-have-over-74-million-in-medical-debt-erased","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:28:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"nearly-72k-michiganders-have-over-74-million-in-medical-debt-erased"},{"id":"ihv438","title":"Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison guards who forcibly cut his dreadlocks","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a federal law designed to protect the r...","content":"The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of inmates does not permit lawsuits for money damages even when rights are violated.The high court agreed with lower courts that without exception had ruled that the law, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, can't be used to hold those who violate inmates' rights financially responsible.The justices refused to apply the rationale from their decision in 2020 that allowed Muslim men to sue over their inclusion on the FBI's no-fly list under a sister statute, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Supreme Court leans against Rastafarian in case of prison guards forcibly cutting dreadlocksThe Justice Department, which argued against the plaintiffs in the no-fly list case in President Donald Trump's first Republican administration, had sided with Landor.No one defended what happened to Landor during his five-month prison term in 2020. When he entered the prison system, he carried a copy of an appeals court ruling in another inmate's case holding that cutting religious prisoners' dreadlocks violated the federal law.At his first two stops, officials respected his beliefs. But things changed when he got to the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Baton Rouge, for the final three weeks of his term.A prison guard took the copy of the ruling Landor carried and tossed it in the trash, according to court records. Then the warden ordered guards to cut his dreadlocks. While two guards restrained him, a third shaved his head to the scalp, the records show.Landor sued after his release, but lower courts dismissed the case. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lamented Landor's treatment but said the law doesn't allow him to hold prison officials liable for damages.ICYMI | Supreme Court says unlawful drug users may legally possess firearmsLouisiana wrote that \"the state has amended its prison grooming policy to ensure that nothing like petitioner's alleged experience can occur.\"The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. Its beliefs are a melding of Old Testament teachings and a desire to return to Africa. Its message was spread across the world in the 1970s by Jamaican music icons Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, two of the faith's most famous exponents.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-rastafari-man-cant-sue-louisiana-prison-officials-who-cut-his-dreadlocks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:26:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-rules-rastafari-man-cant-sue-louisiana-prison-guards-who-forcibly-cut-his-dreadlocks"},{"id":"tjbn4r","title":"Dusty May to Dallas: Mavs sports reporter talks team's new hire","excerpt":"The University of Michigan has lost its basketball coach to the NBA. \"It's a pretty big hire\" according to the Dallas Maverick's sports writer Mike Curtis.","content":"The University of Michigan has lost its basketball coach to the NBA. \"It's a pretty big hire\" according to the Dallas Maverick's sports writer Mike Curtis.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-bk4xo1d0rl1jgt4o","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:19:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Facb0pkxp5ej3u36k%2Fyo7l447t5jellh0w.jpg","slug":"dusty-may-to-dallas-mavs-sports-reporter-talks-teams-new-hire"},{"id":"10pkyb","title":"Former Michigan prison officer sentenced for criminal sexual conduct","excerpt":"A 22-year-old Wyandotte man and former corrections officer at a women's prison in Washtenaw County has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual misconduct.","content":"A 22-year-old Wyandotte man and former corrections officer at a women's prison in Washtenaw County has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual misconduct.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/former-michigan-prison-officer-sentenced-criminal-sexual-conduct","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:10:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2Fwjbk_Huron-Valley-prison_010622.jpg","slug":"former-michigan-prison-officer-sentenced-for-criminal-sexual-conduct"},{"id":"n1hd5v","title":"A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds","excerpt":"The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, but the building had been vulnerable from the start, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday.The N...","content":"The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, but the building had been vulnerable from the start, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday.The National Institute of Standards and Technology said in the report that two connections between garage columns and the pool deck started to fail around early June. The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck werent strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.\"When building structures are designed and built to required codes and standards, they have margins against failure, meaning they should be able to support much more load than they are expected to bear, Judith Mitrani-Reiser, who co-led the investigation, said in a video accompanying the report. In the case of Champlain Towers South, these margins against failure were too narrow from the start.The report underscores findings that have trickled in since the 12-story beachfront condominium catastrophe, which showcase weeks of building distress and deeper-seated problems.RELATED STORY | Police Release 911 Calls After Florida Condo CollapseMost residents were asleep when the building in the tiny town of Surfside, Florida, a few miles north of Miami, collapsed into a huge pile of rubble at 1:22 a.m. on June 24, 2021.The dead included members of the areas large Orthodox Jewish community, along with the sister of Paraguays first lady, her family and their nanny. A Miami judge approved a more than $1 billion settlement for personal injury and wrongful death claims from the disaster.Harley Tropin, who represented the families of victims and survivors in a class-action lawsuit, declined to comment on the new report.The structure didn't meet the building codes in place at the time and the building's construction did not follow the design, including large planters being added on the pool deck, explained Mitrani-Reiser.In some locations, the design provided less than half of the code-required strength, she saidWork done later around the pool, in which sand and pavers were added, further strained an already structurally inadequate system, she said.Meanwhile, reinforcing steel in the pool deck and street-level parking slabs were corroded in some areas, according to NIST.Photos taken by people at the building in the weeks before the collapse show a long crack in a planter wall on the pool deck as well as cracks in the corner where the planter wall met a planter box, according to the NIST report. Less than a day before the collapse, that planter had detached from the pool deck.About one week before the tower collapsed, water that had been leaking from a ceiling in the parking garage increased, according to NIST. A few hours before the destruction, one person interviewed by investigators described it as a water faucet.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Cities Trust, But Dont Always Verify, Safety Of High-RisesPeople in the building described seeing the pool deck collapsing, one bay at a time as if dominoes were falling in a sequential chain reaction, said Mitrani-Reiser. Some said they felt a sudden wind in the lobby and others heard sounds like a jet engine.The pool deck started falling minutes before two parts of the tower. A strong concrete wall helped to keep the destruction from completely spreading to the third section, according to NIST.The companies responsible for designing and building the original structure in the late 1970s are no longer in operation.After the collapse, state legislators enacted a law in 2022 requiring condo associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs. Some residents were caught off guard by hefty fees imposed to cover years of deferred maintenance expenses required to bring their buildings into compliance with the laws standards. That led to another law providing condo associations and residents more flexibility in handling the costs.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/a-deadly-collapse-at-a-florida-condo-happened-slowly-over-several-weeks-probe-finds","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:03:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"a-deadly-collapse-at-a-florida-condo-happened-slowly-over-several-weeks-probe-finds"},{"id":"h8qj5z","title":"Detroit pop-up sports bar dedicated to women's sports to launch crowdfunding campaign","excerpt":"A new sports bar that has been popping up in Detroit over the past couple of years is officially beginning a campaign to get a permanent location.Bar IX will launch its crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, June 30 at the Detroit Shipping Company in Midtown. They'll have women's sports trivia startin...","content":"A new sports bar that has been popping up in Detroit over the past couple of years is officially beginning a campaign to get a permanent location.Bar IX will launch its crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, June 30 at the Detroit Shipping Company in Midtown. They'll have women's sports trivia starting at 7 p.m. and then the Commissioner's Cup at 8 p.m. You can learn more on their website here. Watch below: Past coverage on Bar IX ahead of PWHL Detroit Takeover Tour Game Detroit pop-up sports bar dedicated to women's sports gains momentumThe concept comes as interest in women's sports continues to grow. Detroit is getting a PWHL Team starting next season, and a WNBA team starting in 2029.\"Weve always wondered what if we could go to a bar and not have to fight to have the game on the television,\" Alissa Graff said.Graff is turning that idea into a reality by bringing Detroits first bar dedicated to womens sports.\"Its a common misconception that Bar IX is only for women. It is a bar for everyone. It is a bar that is celebrating and highlighting womens sports specifically and that is an entertainment space for everyone,\" Graff said.She named the venture Bar IX, inspired by Title IX, the landmark 1972 law that expanded opportunities for women in education and sports.\"We want to make sure that, that history is acknowledged and we bring it into the modern day in a lot of different ways,\" Graff said.The venture is personal for Graff and was shaped by her mothers influence. \"She was a beneficiary of Title IX, it was implemented just a few years before she was in college and she had the opportunity to play college basketball on a scholarship, which she didnt even know could have been a possibility when she was in high school to start, and because she played college basketball, she encouraged me,\" Graff said.Even without a permanent location, Bar IX is already seeing success and drawing big crowds at pop-ups across the city.\"Weve had anywhere up to 120 people at some of our events,\" Graff said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroit-pop-up-sports-bar-dedicated-to-womens-sports-to-launch-crowdfunding-campaign","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:59:23.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fd5%2F09%2Fbf46797a4247aca364439fa67a1c%2Fbarix.jpg","slug":"detroit-pop-up-sports-bar-dedicated-to-womens-sports-to-launch-crowdfunding-campaign"},{"id":"cbspdx","title":"TVs to toothpaste: How to win big this Prime Day without overspending","excerpt":"Amazon's Prime Day is back  and so is the temptation to overspend.Amazon's four-day shopping marathon, happening now through Friday, offers discounts in every major category from fashion and beauty to tech to kitchen appliances.But experts warn scrolling, adding to cart, and buying on repeat can ...","content":"Amazon's Prime Day is back  and so is the temptation to overspend.Amazon's four-day shopping marathon, happening now through Friday, offers discounts in every major category from fashion and beauty to tech to kitchen appliances.But experts warn scrolling, adding to cart, and buying on repeat can do more harm than good.\"You've got many days to spend and possibly overdo it on your credit card, which is what you don't want to do,\" said Erica Sandberg, a consumer finance expert with CardRates.com.RELATED STORY | Amazon to launch 30-minute delivery service in these US citiesBig ticket items like a TV, luggage, or shoes can be worth it on Prime Day  if you actually need them. For shoppers watching their budgets, experts say focus on necessities first.\"We will find great deals on those. Things like detergents and diapers, as well as more buzzy and exciting items,\" said smart shopping expert Trae Bodge.Prime Day perks this yearThis Prime Day, the deals are widespread with millions of deals across more than 35 categories.Prime members can save up to 60% off Amazon devices, up to 45% off Kindle Device bundles, and up to 50% off select rentals and purchases on Prime Video.Shoppers will also find deep discounts on back-to-school and college essentials, summer fashion, and beauty products.Shopping expert Claudia Lombana tells us smart home security is a standout category this Prime Day.\"MyQ's smart home security is simple, accessible, and now more affordable than ever. They've got deals up to 70% off,\" she said.She also points to deals on skin care, like COSRX's Blue Peptide Bakuchiol line up to 26% off during Prime Day.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | The best ways to avoid package theft this Amazon Prime DayBeyond the headline deals, there are lesser-known perks tied to Prime Day, including $5 pizzas from Little Caesars, up to 30% off base rates with Avis and Budget, and early screenings of the new Spider-Man movie.At Walmart, shoppers will find price drops on laptops and toys. Target is advertising 40% off select women's clothing, outdoor toys and coolers, and backpacks.Don't fall into the overspending trapDespite the deals and the temptation, Sandberg urges shoppers to wait a day before clicking \"buy now.\"\"Chances are, it's not going to sell out,\" she said. \"It'll still be there, but it'll give you the opportunity to review your closet to see, 'Do I really have another gray jacket?' Just give yourself some time to think.\"Savvy shoppers can also make money on the items they were already planning to purchase using reward and cash back bonuses.\"You should have a credit card in your wallet that is giving you cash back or points whenever you're buying the things you typically buy,\" Bodge said.If you're considering an Amazon Prime Visa, now may be the time to apply. Amazon is offering new cardholders a $200 gift card.To get the most from these sales, only shop legitimate sites. Scammers create fake Amazon pages with prices that are too good to be true. The real site is Amazon.com  with no extra letters or numbers in the address.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/tvs-to-toothpaste-how-to-win-big-this-prime-day-without-overspending","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Emily Hanford-Ostmann","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:13:59.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tvs-to-toothpaste-how-to-win-big-this-prime-day-without-overspending"},{"id":"j9c3qt","title":"Tuesday is National Detroit-Style Pizza Day: Here are deals","excerpt":"National Detroit-Style Pizza Day is on June 23, and that means the country celebrates the delicious square pizza on Tuesday.The story of the Detroit-style pizza starts on Six Mile Road and Conant Street on Detroit's east side. The building that currently stands there is Buddy's Pizza, but in 1946...","content":"National Detroit-Style Pizza Day is on June 23, and that means the country celebrates the delicious square pizza on Tuesday.The story of the Detroit-style pizza starts on Six Mile Road and Conant Street on Detroit's east side. The building that currently stands there is Buddy's Pizza, but in 1946 it was Buddy's Rendezvous.To celebrate, Buddy's is offering a variety of promotions, including: 3X loyalty points on any purchase for loyalty members 80th Anniversary Pie  only $19.46 $1 from every pie goes to Detroit PALs Loyalty members: share an old photo for a chance to win Buddy's swag Free slice of Tiramisu for anyone born on June 23rd (in-store only) Former Buddy's employees: 25% off (in-store only) Dining as a family? 30% off for 3 generations, 40% off for 4 generations (in-store only)Jet's Pizza is also offering a deal on its 8-corner pizza through June 28. You can get 50% off the pizza with code DSP26.Detroit-Style Pizza has always been at the forefront of our brand. Its what makes Jets iconic, Jet's President and CEO John Jetts said in a statement. We are so excited to celebrate with our customers and give them a chance to enjoy the crust weve all come to love.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/tuesday-is-national-detroit-style-pizza-day-here-are-deals","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:13:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tuesday-is-national-detroit-style-pizza-day-here-are-deals"},{"id":"iq8zci","title":"Wrong-way driver causes violent 2-vehicle crash on I-75","excerpt":"A wrong-way driver on I-75 slammed into another vehicle in the southbound lanes, closing the highway and causing a fiery crash. \n\n\nThe extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.","content":"A wrong-way driver on I-75 slammed into another vehicle in the southbound lanes, closing the highway and causing a fiery crash. \n\n\nThe extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-hm8nyj3m4q9etura","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:44:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fo5fszyj7q7wezf89%2Fql8r7dwh7079157q.jpg","slug":"wrong-way-driver-causes-violent-2-vehicle-crash-on-i-75"},{"id":"x9a0gq","title":"Authorities seize guns, drugs, $2K in cash during search in Detroit","excerpt":"A Detroit man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust on Thursday.Detectives from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and the Warren Police Department executed search warrants in the 5600 block of John E Hunter and the 3600 block of Vernor Avenue in Detroit on June 11 at around 5:30 a.m.W...","content":"A Detroit man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust on Thursday.Detectives from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and the Warren Police Department executed search warrants in the 5600 block of John E Hunter and the 3600 block of Vernor Avenue in Detroit on June 11 at around 5:30 a.m.While officials executed the search warrants, detectives arrested Michael Campbell, 52, of Detroit.The following items were seized in the search, according to authorities:About 420 grams of cocaine $2,291 in cashOne rifle Four pistols Numerous magazines and ammunition Digital scales and packaging materials consistent with narcotics distributionCampbell was charged with two counts of delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance - 50 to 449 grams, six counts of delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance - less than 50 grams, and two counts of felony firearm.His bond was set at $400,000. He is required to wear a GPS tether upon release.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/authorities-seize-guns-drugs-2k-in-cash-during-search-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:40:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FOO443HY5TRG3LLGUXQ7AKVDBTI.png","slug":"authorities-seize-guns-drugs-2k-in-cash-during-search-in-detroit"},{"id":"qsm87e","title":"E-bike injuries rising among kids as Corewell Health doctors warn parents about speed, safety risks","excerpt":"E-bikes have exploded in popularity among adults, teens, and even some tweens. But as more people are riding them, injuries have increased, too. Corewell Health Children’s in Royal Oak reviewed its hospital data and found the troubling trend began three years ago.“We’ve noticed that the number of...","content":"E-bikes have exploded in popularity among adults, teens, and even some tweens. But as more people are riding them, injuries have increased, too. Corewell Health Children’s in Royal Oak reviewed its hospital data and found the troubling trend began three years ago.“We’ve noticed that the number of injuries related to use of electric bikes has gone up every single year from 2023, and the number of kids that are being injured on electric bikes have also gone up every single year since 2023,” said pediatric surgeon Dr. Pavan Brahmamdam.Injuries from e-bike accidents are often more serious than those from traditional bike accidents.“Some of these injuries include concussions, skull fractures, facial injuries, as well as pretty severe internal injuries,” said Brahmamdam.The difference is speed. Some e-bikes can reach 20 to 28 miles per hour. That’s at least twice as fast as the average teenager goes on a traditional bike.“When you’re going faster, you have to have quicker reflexes for maybe when that car comes across the street or even just handling the bike itself, the bikes are a little bit heavier,” explained Brahmamdam.But Brahmamdam understands the pressure parents are facing.“I’m a parent of an almost-teenager, a 12-year-old who is constantly asking for an e-bike,” said Brahmamdam. “I think parents need to know a few things. Here in Michigan, for certain types of e-bikes, you have to be 14 years old and above for the ones that are a bit faster. Parents also need to know whether or not their child is really good at riding a regular bike.”Before a teenager is ready for an e-bike, they should have strong skills on a traditional bike, riding confidently and braking smoothly.They should also have the proper judgment to follow the rules of the road and avoid risky choices.The size and style of the e-bike matter too.“Kids need to be fitted to the proper bike. If the bike is too heavy or too tall, it’s going to be harder for them to control, especially at those faster speeds,” said Brahmamdam.Riders should always wear a high-quality helmet made for higher speeds that covers the head and face. Look for one with an ASTM F1952, NTA 8776, or DOT label.“Helmet use is a real issue,” said Brahmamdam. “Riders wearing helmets have less head injuries than riders that aren’t wearing helmets. But helmet use is still inconsistent amongst kids and adults.”Safety experts from Corewell Health Children’s have already participated in a variety of community events this spring to spread the word about e-bikes. They’ve also discussed rising safety concerns with the Royal Oak Police School Liaison.Pediatric hospitalist Dr. Allison Ball and third-year medical student Meghna Iyer also made a social media video to help spread the word.The ultimate goal is to help kids and parents make safer choices and prevent injuries.“We’re trying to get the word out and have that conversation with all of our patients,” said Brahmamdam. “These things can be super fun, but we really want to be careful so that you don’t have to see me in the hospital.”Is your child ready for an e-bike? Download this checklist to help make that determination.    E Bike+Readiness+Checklist  by  brandon carr   --> Cyclist killed in crash involving Oakland County Road Commission vehicle in Ferndale","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/e-bike-injuries-rising-among-kids-as-corewell-health-doctors-warn-parents-about-speed-safety-risks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Sarah Mayberry, M.P.H.","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:32:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F5a241525-d4dc-46cc-accd-35b3950440e9%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"e-bike-injuries-rising-among-kids-as-corewell-health-doctors-warn-parents-about-speed-safety-risks"},{"id":"d2kgto","title":"Officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting that sources say appeared to target police","excerpt":"The tranquility of a residential neighborhood in the Canadian city of Montreal  home to diverse communities, including areas with deep Jewish roots  was shattered Monday morning after a gunman opened fire, prompting a shootout with police that killed at least two people, sent families running for...","content":"The tranquility of a residential neighborhood in the Canadian city of Montreal  home to diverse communities, including areas with deep Jewish roots  was shattered Monday morning after a gunman opened fire, prompting a shootout with police that killed at least two people, sent families running for cover and paralyzed the city for hours.The brazen daylight shooting, which law enforcement sources believe was a targeted attack on police, marks the first time a Montreal officer has been killed in the line of duty in two decades.The rash of gunshots shocked residents of the Cte-des-Neiges neighborhood, who remained under an hourslong order to take shelter and lock their doors as authorities investigated an armed and dangerous suspect. The suspect was later confirmed to have been killed.The borough is diverse, with pockets defined deeply by Jewish culture, institutions and daily life.More than two dozen gunshots can be heard in one video of the incident posted to social media and verified by CNN.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Suspect in Canada school shooting is identified as 18-year-old who had prior mental health callsPolice are examining a so-called manifesto that runs over 100 pages they believe may have been written by the gunman. It reportedly espouses incel ideology, according to law enforcement sources. Incel is short for involuntary celibate, and its misogynistic ideology has been tied to several violent attacks in recent years.The Montreal Police Service identified the fallen officer as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, who had been a police officer with the department since 2021. Its the first fatal shooting of an officer in the city in 24 years, Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenire said.The other victim was identified as Michel Mizrahi, an Israeli citizen, according to the Israeli Consulate in Montreal. Mizrahi was a beloved member of Montreals Jewish community, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said.Authorities have not yet identified the gunman, who police believe acted alone.A second officer was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but she is now stable, Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher said at a news conference. One civilian sustained minor injuries, he said.It appeared to be an ambush, a Canadian law enforcement source said.Residents run for cover as shots rang outLess than five miles from the skyscrapers and frenzied metropolis of downtown Montreal, Cte-des-Neiges is a quieter, modern residential bubble.Brandon Benchimel-Elkaim, a resident of a nearby condo building, said he saw panicked families at a local playground run for cover after he heard the first round of gunshots ring out around 11:15 a.m. ET, CNN newsgathering partner CBC News reported.I saw parents ripping their kids off of the play structure. They were running for their life, he said.Benchimel-Elkaim said a second round of shooting came shortly after, followed by a large police presence, CBC reported.Police were responding to a 911 call of gunshots and a gun sticking out of a window around 11:35 a.m. on Dcarie Boulevard when officers came under fire in the street, Dagher, the police chief said.A squad of law enforcement officers staged at the entrance of a building before one officer kicked through the glass door, making room for the group to get inside. Several other officers, armed with rifles and a K9 unit, followed close behind.A long gun used by the suspect was seized at the scene, Dagher said.Heidi Doctor was taking a work call after dropping off her child for a haircut when an officer pulled up in front of her and pulled out their gun, she told CTV News, a CNN newsgathering partner.All of a sudden cops come swarming, Doctor said. Her other child had arrived to the hair salon just minutes before the mayhem began.Doctor tried to stay in her parking spot, but she eventually had to get out of the way and pull onto a nearby side street, she told CTV. She waited for hours, communicating with her kids by phone, as they hid in the back of the salon.Graphic videos of the violence, which occurred next to pedestrians and busy lanes of traffic, quickly began circulating online, as social media users began to speculate about what happened.Lafrenire, the Domestic Security minister, asked people not to circulate graphic videos of the fatal shooting. He noted he has seen videos showing what appears to be a police officer shooting a civilian, noting the incident is being investigated by Quebecs police watchdog.Incel ideology tied to past attacksIncel ideology has been linked to other mass killings in Canada, including the 2018 Toronto van attack, when a perpetrator who identified as an incel drove down a crowded sidewalk and deliberately killed 10 people.In 2020, a teenage boy stabbed two female employees at a massage parlor, killing one, in what was later classified by a judge as an act of terrorism  the first incel-motivated crime to be designated a terror offense in Canada.Montreal was also the site of the worst school shooting in Canadas history  known as the Montreal massacre  which occurred on December 6, 1989, when in a misogyny-fueled rampage, a gunman murdered 14 women at cole Polytechnique while screaming You are all feminists.Deadly gun violence is a far less common occurrence in Canada than in the US, according to statistics.In 2023, 38% of homicides in Canada involved a firearm, while 76% of homicides in the US were firearm-related, according to an analysis by Canadas national statistics body using police-reported data from the Uniform Crime Reporting programs in both countries.Gun ownership in Canada is also far less common than in the US. According to the Small Arms Research project, there are 121 firearms for every 100 residents in the US compared to an estimated 35 guns per 100 residents in Canada.Responding to Mondays attack, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was horrified to learn that a police officer and a civilian have been killed and others injured in a shooting in Montral today.My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the first responders, and the entire community of CtedesNeiges, Carney said in a post to X. My gratitude is with our courageous police officers whose heroic dedication protects our communities.Premier of Quebec Christine Frchette said shes asked the president of the National Assembly to lower the Quebec flag to half-staff.I would like to thank the police officers, first responders, emergency personnel, and all those working on the ground, Frchette said. In the face of this ordeal, we will remain united, supportive, and determined to stand by all those affected.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/officer-among-2-killed-in-a-montreal-shooting-that-sources-say-appeared-to-target-police","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Danya Gainor, John Miller, Lex Harvey","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:27:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"officer-among-2-killed-in-a-montreal-shooting-that-sources-say-appeared-to-target-police"},{"id":"472vym","title":"Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says","excerpt":"Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned  and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo  a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star  from the Milwaukee...","content":"Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned  and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo  a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star  from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of players and draft picks.The terms, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had yet to receive the required league approval: Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are heading to Miami for Wisconsin native Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kelel Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis.Milwaukee also gets the No. 13 selection that will be made in Tuesday nights NBA draft, along with a first-round pick swap in 2030, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and a second-rounder in 2033, the person said.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lotteryIt ends a wild back-and-forth in the final days of the saga, with the Bucks considering offers from both Miami and Boston for Antetokounmpo  who led Milwaukee to the 2021 NBA title, was on the NBAs 75th anniversary list of its greatest players ever, is a nine-time All-NBA selection and is coming off an injury-shortened season in which he averaged 27.6 points per game.Heat go star hunting again, and it pays offThere has been no secret that this is what Miami has sought, because this is what Miami usually seeks. The Heat pulled off similar moves by landing Shaquille ONeal in 2004 (helping lead to the 2006 NBA title) and by getting LeBron James and Chris Bosh to play alongside Dwyane Wade in 2010 (leading to four NBA Finals runs in four seasons together, along with the 2012 and 2013 NBA titles).Now, its Antetokounmpos turn. At 31, the Heat clearly believe he still has many good years left  and its generally presumed that by making this deal theyll give the Greek superstar a massive extension later this year.He was a perennial MVP candidate in Milwaukee, getting votes for that award in nine consecutive seasons before 2025-26 when too many missed games left him ineligible.He has averaged 24.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career, with 10 consecutive seasons of averaging at least 22.9 points  with three years in there of averaging more than 30 points per game.Only seven active players have more points in their careers than Antetokounmpo, who has totaled 21,531 to this point.A trade seemed inevitableAntetokounmpo had been mentioned in trade talks countless times in recent years, with the Bucks always insisting  with words and actions  that they had no interest in trading their best player and one of the best players in the history of the franchise.But this time, it seemed different.The Bucks, who fired Doc Rivers as coach after the season, dont have a roster that would be considered a championship contender. By trading Antetokounmpo, they can essentially start over with four players (and the Heat were high on all of them) along with draft capital.I just think before the draft is a natural time, right, because if Giannis does play somewhere else were going to get a lot of assets. ... Youve got to get it right, Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said in May, when the team introduced new coach Taylor Jenkins  who was told that Antetokounmpo may or may not be with the franchise when next season starts.Jenkins and the rest of the NBA now has the answer: Antetokounmpo won't be there.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New York Knicks revel at NBA victory parade as joyous fans fill the streetsAntetokounmpo had spoken highly of Miami many times over the years, even when the Heat and Bucks were going head-to-head in the playoffs. He also shares an agent with Heat star center Bam Adebayo, who was the only player Miami clearly was not willing to part with in order to make this deal happen.Theyre going to play tough and theyre not going to stop playing, Antetokounmpo said after Milwaukee played Miami on March 12. Thats the Miami Heat culture.Little did anyone know that night that those words were coming after what would be the next-to-last game for Antetokounmpo in a Bucks uniform. He played three nights later against Indiana, then was held out of Milwaukees final 15 games of the season.The Bucks said that was for injury-related reasons. Antetokounmpo said he wanted to play.He had some bouts with injuries this past season: Antetokounmpo missed four games in late November with a left adductor strain and sat out eight games in December with a right calf strain, then he injured the right calf again in January.He landed awkwardly on a dunk in that March 15 victory over Indiana and didnt play again due to what team officials had labeled as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo said the last few weeks of the season that he was healthy and wanted to play, a dispute that resulted in an investigation by the league office.For Antetokounmpo, it's about legacyAntetokounmpo said coming into the 2025-26 season that he is at the point in his career where he thinks about his legacy, and how more championships are important to him. Told he is already considered an all-time great, he bristled at the notion.Im not there yet, Antetokounmpo said that day at Bucks training camp.Thats hard to believe, considering his resume. Hes won a championship. Hes been an MVP. Hes been an NBA Finals MVP. Hes a perennial All-Star and All-NBA pick. Hes one of only seven players born somewhere other than the 50 states of the U.S. to have reached the 20,000-point mark. In 2025, he led Greece to its first EuroBasket medal in 16 years.Every basketball player, every athlete, starts a career and they have this quest of what they want to accomplish and what to be remembered for, Antetokounmpo said in that same training camp interview. And I think at this point, Ive accomplished everything that Ive put my mind to.He said those words in Miami. And now, Miami is about to be his new home.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:11:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says"},{"id":"cvjqfb","title":"Sunshine and comfortable temperatures continue across Metro Detroit","excerpt":"After a soggy start to the week, sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Southeast Michigan today. Highs will climb into the 70s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies, making it a perfect day to spend time outdoors. Whether you’re heading to a local park, taking a walk, or getting the k...","content":"After a soggy start to the week, sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Southeast Michigan today. Highs will climb into the 70s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies, making it a perfect day to spend time outdoors. Whether you’re heading to a local park, taking a walk, or getting the kids out on the playground, the weather will be hard to beat, but make sure you have your sunglasses and sunscreen.Dry conditions are expected to continue through tonight as clear skies and comfortable temperatures settle in across Metro Detroit.Slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures remain in place through the middle and latter part of the week, with afternoon highs generally reaching the mid to upper 70s. While sunshine will dominate much of the forecast, our next chance of rain arrives Wednesday night.Wednesday itself should remain largely dry, allowing most outdoor plans to not be impacted by rain. Rain chances increase Wednesday evening/night and continue off and on through Thursday. Thursday appears to be the wetter day of the two, with periods of rain likely impacting outdoor activities off and on at times.Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures begin to warm back into the 80s. Additional rain chances return on Friday, but remain rather low and conditions are expected to improve significantly for Saturday and Sunday. Sunshine, warmer temperatures, and lower rain chances should make for excellent pool, lake, and outdoor recreation weather across Southeast Michigan as highs climb into the 80s.If you’re already thinking ahead to the Fourth of July holiday, the forecast trend remains warm. Temperatures are expected to climb above average next week and continue through the holiday period, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy time on the water, at backyard barbecues, and at holiday celebrations.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/sunshine-and-comfortable-temperatures-continue-across-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:19:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Ff460b46c-51a6-4931-bff9-3a392dd01365%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"sunshine-and-comfortable-temperatures-continue-across-metro-detroit"},{"id":"28eev6","title":"Wrong-way driver on I-75 causes fiery crash, shutting down southbound lanes","excerpt":"A wrong-way driver on I-75 slammed into another vehicle in the southbound lanes, closing the highway and causing a fiery crash.","content":"A wrong-way driver on I-75 slammed into another vehicle in the southbound lanes, closing the highway and causing a fiery crash.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/wrong-way-driver-i-75-causes-fiery-crash-shutting-down-southbound-lanes","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:41:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcrash.jpg","slug":"wrong-way-driver-on-i-75-causes-fiery-crash-shutting-down-southbound-lanes"},{"id":"mscqya","title":"Where metro Detroiters can find last-minute getaways for Fourth of July weekend","excerpt":"With the Fourth of July just around the corner, metro Detroit families are firing up plans from backyard barbecues to quick trips out of town. But if you haven't booked anything yet, there may still be plenty of options close to home. Watch Evan Sery's report below Where metro Detroiters you can ...","content":"With the Fourth of July just around the corner, metro Detroit families are firing up plans from backyard barbecues to quick trips out of town. But if you haven't booked anything yet, there may still be plenty of options close to home. Watch Evan Sery's report below Where metro Detroiters you can find last minute getaways for Fourth of July weekendAs families spend this hot June summer day cooling off at the Sterling Heights splash pad, I thought it was a good time to ask them for their own temperature check and ask about Fourth of July plans. We do bonfires, bbq ribs, potato salads, the regular old Fourth of July thing,\" said Marievelis Moody.Family tradition is certainly an Independence Day staple, but how we plan for the big day has become a tradition itself. Favorite spot for me is the Gaylord area,\" one man said. Love making our way up north to the Waterford area,\" said Evan Mach from Warren. It depends on the year, sometimes we have time to plan it, sometimes it just happens and we end up making the most of it.\" We try to plan ahead, but if its last minute it its more of a barbecue,\" said Warren resident Alyse Edwards.So how do you find something last minute, local, and affordable, this Fourth of July if you need it? Well, I went to Cadillac travel group in Royal Oak for answers.For over four decades, Cadillac president David Fishman has been helping find Michiganders affordable travel destinations from Alaska to Grand Rapids. People dont think of Grand Rapids, you get a little city, you get great fireworks, craft breweries,\" Fishman mentioned.Keeping it close, Fishman suggested Frankenmuth as another option.Legendary, Bavarian, German, tons of hotels which actually helps this time of year, more availability,\" Fishman said.Whether it's up in the thumb for a getaway to a small, quaint place like Port Austin, or down in Ohio for a bigger city experience like Cleveland, Fisman says there are options for metro Detroit families seeking that maximum three hour trip.Your best bet is not waiting for two weeks before, you should be out there doing this as soon as possible, you're gonna hunt but theyre out there, and because of the gas prices and overall pricing right now I think there will be more availability this year, more people are gonna stay home and celebrate at home,\" Fishman said. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/where-metro-detroiters-you-can-find-last-minute-getaways-for-fourth-of-july-weekend","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Evan Sery","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:59:11.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F4b%2F7a%2Ff525470240d18958c0a0e3070b8d%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-6-37-50-am.png","slug":"where-metro-detroiters-can-find-last-minute-getaways-for-fourth-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"6ayxn6","title":"Detroit man accused of setting live raccoon on fire","excerpt":"Officials say Montgomery allegedly posted a video on social media of the racoon being burnt alive. \n\n\nMontgomery was arrested on June 20 and was charged with 3rd degree Animal Killing/Torturing.","content":"Officials say Montgomery allegedly posted a video on social media of the racoon being burnt alive. \n\n\nMontgomery was arrested on June 20 and was charged with 3rd degree Animal Killing/Torturing.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-kf62lcm3zjuy5n31","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:30:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frr5gwo5tossq55e3%2Fib6x3pxw5copubu7.jpg","slug":"detroit-man-accused-of-setting-live-raccoon-on-fire"},{"id":"wqedfi","title":"Alleged Detroit serial predator accused of sexually assaulting now ex-girlfriend's daughter","excerpt":"An alleged serial predator against children was charged in Detroit. He was out on bond when investigators say he sexually assaulted his now ex-girlfriend’s young daughters.","content":"An alleged serial predator against children was charged in Detroit. He was out on bond when investigators say he sexually assaulted his now ex-girlfriend’s young daughters.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/alleged-detroit-serial-predator-accused-sexually-assaulting-now-ex-girlfriends-daughter","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Jessica.Dupnack@fox.com (Jessica Dupnack)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:57:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-2026-06-22t224153.502.jpg","slug":"alleged-detroit-serial-predator-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-now-ex-girlfriends-daughter"},{"id":"jwkt8y","title":"Hamtramck city council set to meet tonight following mayor threatening to sue council members","excerpt":"Tensions are running high in Hamtramck as the City Council prepares to meet tonight for the first time since the mayor announced he's suing every member of the council. Watch Carli's report and our previous coverage Hamtramck city set to meet today following mayor threatening to sue council membe...","content":"Tensions are running high in Hamtramck as the City Council prepares to meet tonight for the first time since the mayor announced he's suing every member of the council. Watch Carli's report and our previous coverage Hamtramck city set to meet today following mayor threatening to sue council members FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Hamtramck Mayor suing city council over city manager firing Hamtramck city manager fired after shouting match erupts at council meetingThis comes after a fiery meeting when the council voted to fire city manager Adel Al-Adlani.During the meeting on June 9, Mayor Pro Tem Mohammad Hassan attempted to add a new item to the city council agenda, looking to fire Al Adlani. The board voted in favor of the firing, 4-2.Then one week later, mayor Adam Alharbi announced the lawsuit against the entirety of city council. He claimed violations of the city charter, the state constitution and the Open Meetings Act over the firing.People who live in Hamtramck that 7 News Detroit spoke to say they're fed up with what has been a growing list of legal and leadership troubles facing the city. \"It was like watching a classroom full of kids going crazy because the teacher wasn't in the room,\" one resident said. Its disrespectful, it is embarrassing for the community,\" said another resident. \"We voted for them, we put them in that position, and this is what we get in returnTonight's meeting is set for 7 p.m. at Hamtramck City Hall.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/hamtramck-city-council-set-to-meet-tonight-following-mayor-threatening-to-sue-council-members","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Carli Petrus","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:30:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdb%2Fea%2F7599a3b0460c8306b0c2b924f177%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-23-at-6-25-51-am.png","slug":"hamtramck-city-council-set-to-meet-tonight-following-mayor-threatening-to-sue-council-members"},{"id":"4wxopt","title":"MSP: Detroit woman killed in crash with wrong-way driver on I-75 overnight","excerpt":"A 38-year-old Detroit woman was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Detroit, which closed a portion of Southbound I-75 near Rosa Parks Boulevard, according to Michigan State Police.Troopers first started hearing reports of a wrong-way driver heading northbound in the southbound lane...","content":"A 38-year-old Detroit woman was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Detroit, which closed a portion of Southbound I-75 near Rosa Parks Boulevard, according to Michigan State Police.Troopers first started hearing reports of a wrong-way driver heading northbound in the southbound lanes of I-75 near Rosa Parks Boulevard around 4 a.m. All southbound lanes of I-75 were closed from Grand River to Rosa Parks Boulevard for most of the morning, but reopened as of 11:30 a.m.Two vehicles were involved. One was driven by the woman who died. Police have not yet released her name. The other vehicle was driven by the suspect, a suspected wrong-way driver who is being treated for injuries at a local hospital. Officers have not yet released the identity of the suspect.Police have not yet released which vehicles each driver was driving.The crash investigation continues, but police say they have not yet identified any contributing factors that may have caused the driver to travel the wrong way on the freeway.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/crash-involving-wrong-way-driver-closes-southbound-lanes-of-i-75-from-grand-river-to-rosa-parks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:56:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"msp-detroit-woman-killed-in-crash-with-wrong-way-driver-on-i-75-overnight"},{"id":"iz4fwl","title":"Ford Fireworks launch special display as nation celebrates 250th anniversary","excerpt":"Thousands converged on downtown Detroit for the Ford Fireworks, and the world-class Zambelli fireworks display didn't disappoint.The 4th of July celebration is a hit for families from all over Southeast Michigan and across the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario. Watch Darren Cunningham's video rep...","content":"Thousands converged on downtown Detroit for the Ford Fireworks, and the world-class Zambelli fireworks display didn't disappoint.The 4th of July celebration is a hit for families from all over Southeast Michigan and across the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Ford Fireworks light up the Motor CityNavigating downtown Detroit was not easy. It was packed, and downtown traffic closures were fully in effect. Parking was also increasingly difficult. Thats why so many people headed downtown and staked out nice and early.People gathered for the summer kickoff tradition. This year's display was unique as America celebrates its historic 250th anniversary. Zambelli said there were more than ten thousand pyrotechnic effects perfectly synchronized to a live musical soundtrack. Related video: Ford Fireworks bring Americans and Canadians together amid political tension Ford Fireworks bring Americans and Canadians together amid political tensionFor the people attended, the hours of waiting were half the fun.Tasha Kent, who came with her daughter, said she enjoys seeing everybody come together and have a good time.Heather Aldrich camped out with a friend.\"I've been coming for probably about 20 years. Fireworks are my favorite thing in the world. I love it, and Detroit puts on the best fireworks of any show around metro Detroit, obviously. So, I love coming every year,\" she said. Mary Hearing, who also came with her daughter, said \"Detroit always get talked about but like every other city, we have our good days, we have our bad days. It's what you make of it.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/ford-fireworks-launch-special-display-as-nation-celebrates-250th-anniversary","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darren Cunningham","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:47:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F07%2F31%2Fdb2db97548fb87e5c21d98f7b18c%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-11-43-23-pm.png","slug":"ford-fireworks-launch-special-display-as-nation-celebrates-250th-anniversary"},{"id":"gppkdv","title":"One year after gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, a volunteer hero reflects","excerpt":"One year ago, a gunman opened fire at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne  and he was stopped by ordinary people who made extraordinary choices.Jay Trombley was one of them. Watch Faraz Javed's video report below: One year after the Wayne church shootingA truck driver by profession with no law ...","content":"One year ago, a gunman opened fire at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne  and he was stopped by ordinary people who made extraordinary choices.Jay Trombley was one of them. Watch Faraz Javed's video report below: One year after the Wayne church shootingA truck driver by profession with no law enforcement background, Trombley leads the all-volunteer safety team at the church. The 58-year-old was among those who responded to the shooter before police arrived on June 22, 2025.\"It's the first time I've ever had to engage in anything like that,\" Trombley said. Body camera footage from Wayne police shows officers responding to the church around 11 a.m. that day, searching for a gunman described as wearing camouflage and a tactical vest.Police say the 31-year-old attacker from Romulus was armed with an AR-15-style rifle, more than a dozen fully loaded magazines, a handgun with an extended magazine and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.When gunfire erupted, a church deacon rammed his pickup truck into the attacker. The security team locked the front doors and engaged the shooter outside. Trombley says the attacker fired over 100 rounds, while he fired at least 12. One team member was shot in the leg and is still recovering. Watch body camera footage below: Web extra: Bodycam video of police responding to Wayne church shooting Web extra: Bodycam video shows police response to Wayne church shooting\"At that time, it was save the church family,\" Trombley said.\"God put everybody in peculiar places that they would not have normally been on that Sunday morning for us all as a group to stop this evil that was trying to hurt people at our church,\" Trombley said.According to the Wayne Police Department, the suspect's mother was a member of the church, and he had attended a few services but did not have a criminal history. Investigators believe he may have been suffering from a mental health crisis. Related video: Church member who was shot confronting gunman in Wayne shares story Church member who was shot confronting gunman in Wayne shares storyThe shooting claimed the attacker's life  something Trombley says still weighs on him.\"Oh yeah. I still think of his family. But I know that I was chosen that day to defend those people,\" Trombley said.Since that day, other places of worship in Michigan have also been attacked, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township and Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.\"People consider churches to be soft targets,\" Trombley said. Related video: Pastor, security team member, and parishioner reflect on attack at church Church security guard speaks out after shooting and killing armed manTrombley says he hopes the attack serves as a call to action for houses of worship everywhere.\"All houses of worship. It doesn't matter which ones they are, but if you're gathering, any place that you gather, to have some sort of plan for protecting your people,\" Trombley said.When asked if he would do it again, Trombley did not hesitate.\"Oh yeah. I hope I never have to, but I'll carry that burden until I can't walk,\" Trombley said.Since the shooting, CrossPointe Community Church has expanded its security measures, adding bollards at the entrance, protective boulders in front of windows, and growing its safety team. Trombley says he hopes to expand the team further with additional training and welcomes community support.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/one-year-after-gunman-attacked-crosspointe-community-church-in-wayne-a-volunteer-hero-reflects","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Faraz Javed","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:16:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F80%2Fb4%2F162e8bdd427faf4a162d5fe5f82d%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-10-02-36-pm.png","slug":"one-year-after-gunman-attacked-crosspointe-community-church-in-wayne-a-volunteer-hero-reflects"},{"id":"9h2uw5","title":"Man shot by police in Allen Park during mental health crisis pleads guilty to assault","excerpt":"A man shot by police in Allen Park during a mental health crisis has pleaded guilty to assault.The shooting happened at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Southfield Road, near Roger Avenue.Authorities said the shooting stemmed from a report that Steven Strickland, of Lincoln Park, was threatening to harm...","content":"A man shot by police in Allen Park during a mental health crisis has pleaded guilty to assault.The shooting happened at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Southfield Road, near Roger Avenue.Authorities said the shooting stemmed from a report that Steven Strickland, of Lincoln Park, was threatening to harm himself with a box cutter.When officers arrived at the scene, Strickland allegedly refused officers’ commands to drop the cutter; they first fired a Taser, followed by less-lethal rounds. Police said Strickland approached the officers, one of whom fired shots, hitting Strickland in the arm.Strickland was taken to a local hospital for his injuries.A trial was scheduled to begin on June 22. However, Strickland pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge of assaulting a police officer was dismissed.He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 15.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/man-shot-by-police-in-allen-park-during-mental-health-crisis-pleads-guilty-to-assault/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FFZHYUC3AXVFLFA57HKO3DO2YGY.png","slug":"man-shot-by-police-in-allen-park-during-mental-health-crisis-pleads-guilty-to-assault"},{"id":"jhfdjm","title":"Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska, four crew members injured","excerpt":"Four crew members sustained minor injuries Monday when a Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska, officials said.The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed several miles outside Sitka in a sparsely populated area near Harbor Mountain. The coastal town sits on...","content":"Four crew members sustained minor injuries Monday when a Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska, officials said.The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed several miles outside Sitka in a sparsely populated area near Harbor Mountain. The coastal town sits on Baranof Island. The surrounding Pacific Ocean currents limit extreme temperatures but deliver roughly 100 inches of rain every year.Rescuers arrived around 11 a.m., about an hour after the crash, and took all four crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center, a statement from the Coast Guard said.We are incredibly relieved our crew members survived with only minor injuries, Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guards Arctic District, said in a statement.The Coast Guard will investigate the crash. It's not clear what caused it.RELATED STORY | All 12 victims identified as Missouri skydiving crash investigation continuesThis helicopter crash followed a string of three major plane crashes this month.A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, Tuesday night, killing one person on board. A B-52 crashed on June 15 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California and killed all eight people aboard. And on June 14, 12 people were killed when a plane on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed.RELATED STORY | What went wrong? Investigators probing B-52 crash that killed 8 in California","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/military/coast-guard-helicopter-crashes-on-a-training-mission-in-alaska-four-crew-members-injured","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:39:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"coast-guard-helicopter-crashes-on-a-training-mission-in-alaska-four-crew-members-injured"},{"id":"75kv5k","title":"Lyon Township's new 19,000-square-foot library opens after years of planning, pandemic delays","excerpt":"Lyon Township has a new library, and it is already becoming a gathering place for the community.Four years after voters approved a $13 million bond, the new Lyon Township Library is open, more than three times the size of its previous home. Watch Christiana Ford's video report below: Lyon Townshi...","content":"Lyon Township has a new library, and it is already becoming a gathering place for the community.Four years after voters approved a $13 million bond, the new Lyon Township Library is open, more than three times the size of its previous home. Watch Christiana Ford's video report below: Lyon Township's new library opens after years of planning, pandemic delaysLibrary Director Holly Teasdle said it took years to reach this point. Millages failed in 2004 and 2016, and a pandemic pause further delayed the project before voters finally approved the $13 million bond in 2022.Teasdle said, in the meantime, they focused on increasing users by expanding their collection and events at the previous space.\"The community believed in the project this time around, and here we are,\" Teasdle said. The new 19,000-square-foot building features study rooms, an outdoor reading area, a large event space, a genealogy room, a teen room, a seed library, and a youth event space. The library also recently received a $25,000 grant to add a makerspace.\"Our library was so small that there was no place to sit and enjoy or have an area for kids to play,\" Teasdle said.Library user Jasmine Sauls said the new space has quickly become part of her family's routine.\"We've been here maybe three times since it's opened,\" Sauls said. \"It's been a long time coming, waiting for this library.\" The children's area includes a Lego table, a light-up sensory wall, and plenty of space to relax.Library user Devon Rowland said the added space has changed how people use the building.\"People have the space to just kind of hang out for a while now, too, whereas before you just kinda came, you got your books, and left,\" Rowland said. Teasdle said the library is already seeing an influx of visitors.\"What we want it to be is the community's living room,\" said Teasdle. \"We want to be the community's third space where people go when they're outside family and work, that we're providing entertainment and we're providing information. A place to come in and enjoy.\"Rowland said her family has been making regular visits.\"We joined the summer reading program so we've been coming every week,\" Rowland said.Lyon Township is also working on plans to add a park to the library site, creating more experiences for the growing community.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/lyon-townships-new-19-000-square-foot-library-opens-after-years-of-planning-pandemic-delays","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Christiana Ford","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:16:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F9e%2F60%2Fe286b85e4b7a951831a9e1d95fc6%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-9-08-51-pm.jpg","slug":"lyon-townships-new-19000-square-foot-library-opens-after-years-of-planning-pandemic-delays"},{"id":"11npxg","title":"Note connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she had died","excerpt":"A note sent to media outlets connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN.It followed a first note that demanded a ransom of millions of dollars. Investi...","content":"A note sent to media outlets connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said she had died, multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN.It followed a first note that demanded a ransom of millions of dollars. Investigators believed they are legitimate communications from the kidnappers. The second note said Nancy Guthrie was dead  and they did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after the kidnapping, according to the law enforcement sources.The family responded with an emotional video when Savannah Guthrie said, We got your message, and we understand.The contents of the second note were known to CNN and a Tucson, Arizona, television stations local news department that received both notes.CNN and the news station agreed to a request from law enforcement and the family to hold off on reporting the contents of both notes so any future communications with the kidnapper or kidnappers could be authenticated.Questions surrounding the ransom note resurfaced Monday after TMZ founder Harvey Levin posted a video addressing reports about a letter related to Nancy Guthrie.Levin said claims that he received a ransom note apologizing to Savannah Guthrie and her family for Nancy Guthries kidnapping and death were false.According to Levin, the note stated Nancy Guthrie was scared but OK but made no mention of an apology or her death.RELATED STORY | Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 100 daysLevin said TMZ had received several emails from an individual claiming to know the alleged kidnappers and Nancy Guthries whereabouts, seeking approximately $100,000 in exchange for information.Theres something about those emails that made me believe that this guy may well have known who the kidnappers were, he said.The FBI never paid the person sending the emails, Levin noted, even after TMZ offered to foot the bill.The Pima County Sheriffs Department, which has been leading the case since Nancy Guthries disappearance about 5 months ago, told CNN on Monday the investigation remains active and ongoing, and directed other questions regarding the ransom notes to the FBI.The Phoenix FBI did not immediately respond to CNNs request for comment Monday.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/note-connected-to-the-disappearance-of-nancy-guthrie-said-she-had-died","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"John Miller, Julianna Bragg","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:51:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"note-connected-to-the-disappearance-of-nancy-guthrie-said-she-had-died"},{"id":"ekw1bf","title":"Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say","excerpt":"Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was de...","content":"Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congos Ministry of Health said Sunday. At least 365 patients are in hospitals or in isolation, it said.The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment, was the worst ever in its first month. Officials admit there could be far more cases they still dont know about and that the peak of the outbreak is still ahead.Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate, the ministry said.If you want to control an outbreak, especially Ebola outbreak, you must know the index case. We dont have confidence on when this outbreak started, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya told The Associated Press last week.Officials also are yet to identify the patient zero and trace more than 35,000 people who have come in contact with infected individuals as of last week, authorities said.Thats partly because eastern Congo is also battling ongoing violence from rebels. In Ituri, attacks by the Islamic State group-backed Allied Democratic Force have cut off access to many villages and forced people to flee their homes, including those sheltering in overcrowded camps and others constantly on the move.More than a month into the outbreak, officials believe the disease continues to outpace response efforts and no one knows its true scale.RELATED STORY | HHS official defends US Ebola response, quarantine plan in KenyaDisplaced persons at risk as unexplained deaths reported in a campAt the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, camp officials said Friday that 10 people had died last week in unusual circumstances, raising the fear of a possible outbreak in the camp of over 20,000 displaced people.There had been no Ebola case confirmed at the site, camp officials said, but added that the death rate was unprecedented and called for investigation.The U.N. refugee agency has said at least 2 million people forcibly displaced from their homes, including over 320,000 refugees, live in areas at risk of Ebola in Congo.In a statement on Friday, the agency said it was deeply concerned by the accelerating spread of the virus and the growing risks it poses to displaced communities across the region.If a disease or epidemic were to spread among the thousands of people living at this (Kigonze) site, it would be a real catastrophe given our already very precarious living conditions, said Charit Banza, a civil society leader in Ituri.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/health/confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-outbreak-top-1-000-with-254-deaths-authorities-say","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:15:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"confirmed-ebola-cases-in-congo-outbreak-top-1000-with-254-deaths-authorities-say"},{"id":"1w14bo","title":"Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show","excerpt":"Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month.Federal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before t...","content":"Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month.Federal law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few days before the June 14 White House event, according to court documents.William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Washington, was arrested Friday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to court documents filed Monday in the Western District of Washington. Jordan W. Rincker, 28, was arrested Sunday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the Western District of Missouri. A defense attorney appointed to represent Falkner did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment, and court records do not reveal if Rincker has obtained an attorney. Neither man has had the opportunity to enter a plea.RELATED STORY | 5 men charged in alleged plot to attack White House UFC eventLaw enforcement continues to do what it does  move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a news release.Law enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the mixed martial arts extravaganza on the White Houses South Lawn. Five people from states including Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska and California were initially arrested on federal charges, the Justice Department said. Officials say the group members harbored fringe conspiracy theories and hoped the attack would destabilize the government.The investigation began after the mother of an Ohio man contacted police because she was concerned about her son's recent firearms purchases and online communications, according to an FBI affidavit filed in the case.The man, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, told investigators that he was part of a group that wanted to trigger a revolution and target members of the government, and that they planned to fly explosive-laden drones into the event and then shoot panicked crowd members as they fled, according to the affidavit. Proper is charged with firearms offenses and crimes including attempted murder of an officer or employee of the United States.Mr. Proper appreciates the serious nature of the charges currently pending against him and will address them appropriately in court at the right time,\" Propers attorney, Joe Patituce, said Monday. \"For now, we are going to move the case forward one step at a time.\"Investigators recovered high-powered firearms from several of the suspects and reviewed encrypted text messages between roughly 20 participants who shared detailed maps and aerial photographs of the area and discussed the need for a safe house and escape routes after the intended attack, the documents show.But its unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers could have come to being able to carry out the plan had it not been thwarted.RELATED STORY | 5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolSeveral suspects or co-conspirators who were questioned by the authorities said they did not intend themselves to carry out violence but planned to instead observe others. One said he would have traveled to the UFC event as a protester but had to return home after his vehicle malfunctioned. And though the participants spoke of using drones rigged with explosives, charging documents suggest they were still looking to acquire such equipment when the plot was interrupted.Prosecutors say Rincker distributed cash to some of the conspiracy members, and that he accepted goods including weapons, a 3D printer, a computer and other items and agreed to produce drone parts. Rincker told an investigator that he didn't actually intend to help build the drones using the printer, according to an FBI affidavit, and just wanted the printer so he could make and sell crafts.An FBI affidavit says Falkner communicated with other group members about his ability to procure and operate drones as well as what tactics and explosives to use in the plot. After news broke that the plan had been disrupted, Falkner texted another group member to say, Work trip is canceled. My boss got picked up, and sent a link to an article detailing the initial arrests, according to the affidavit.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/authorities-arrest-2-more-suspects-in-planned-attack-on-trumps-ufc-show","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:52:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"authorities-arrest-2-more-suspects-in-planned-attack-on-trumps-ufc-show"},{"id":"grph0m","title":"Detroit police chief: Man with gun shot by officers downtown in critical condition","excerpt":"A person was shot by a Detroit police officer during a foot pursuit downtown Monday evening, the chief said.The shooting happened around 6:25 p.m. in the area of Bates and Farmer Streets near Campus Martius Park. Watch our video report below: Detroit police chief speaks on shooting near Campus Ma...","content":"A person was shot by a Detroit police officer during a foot pursuit downtown Monday evening, the chief said.The shooting happened around 6:25 p.m. in the area of Bates and Farmer Streets near Campus Martius Park. Watch our video report below: Detroit police chief speaks on shooting near Campus MartiusPolice Chief Todd Bettison said officers saw a group of young men with a backpack that looked heavy. Officers went through the bag and \"found a conversion-type assault weapon.\"The person with the backpack was arrested. He's about 19 years old, police said.During the arrest, another male in the group took off, leading officers on a foot chase in an alley.Bettison said an officer feared for his life and that the person police were chasing had a weapon. The officer fired multiple shots, injuring him. Police say he's in critical condition. The chief said the male is about 18 years old. The officer involved was not injured.Police recovered a weapon at the scene.Its not smart for people to bring guns downtown to the city of Detroit,\" Bettison said.The Ford Fireworks event is taking place Monday evening. Bettison emphasized that there is no threat to the public and several law enforcement agencies are downtown for the fireworks event including Michigan State Police, the FBI, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.\"It's not a threat to the public. Our officers observed as they're looking for individuals with weapons. We have clean zones, where individuals have to go and it's weapons free,\" Bettison said. \"Our officers are trained, highly skilled and when they see individuals carrying what they believe (are) weapons, they will engage.\" Bettison said the department is \"being very, very proactive.\"\"I've got the whole department working, so it's not smart to for people to bring guns downtown to the city of Detroit. It's just not a good idea,\" the chief said. 7 News Detroit spoke with a man who works at a nearby parking lot. I just hear like three or four gun shots,\" Foysol Aziz said.When you hear that theres a guy with a big gun,and theres a bunch of people downtown for the fireworks, does that scare you?\" 7 News Detroit reporter Megan Lee asked.\"Yes ma'am. It very scary. Because a lot of other people walking around,\" Aziz said.The Detroit Police Department says this shooting is still under investigation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-police-chief-man-with-gun-shot-by-officers-downtown-in-critical-condition","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Natalia Escalante","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:29:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F2e%2F4c%2F4a4f73d3439da95d1ce3fd34cb37%2Fposter-image-1.jpg","slug":"detroit-police-chief-man-with-gun-shot-by-officers-downtown-in-critical-condition"},{"id":"qg34k3","title":"Minock Park Place opens in northwest Detroit with affordable senior housing and commercial space","excerpt":"A $20 million development is bringing new housing and business opportunities to northwest Detroit.Leaders in the Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood celebrated the opening of Minock Park Place Monday at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Minock Street  the former site of a vacant IHOP restaur...","content":"A $20 million development is bringing new housing and business opportunities to northwest Detroit.Leaders in the Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood celebrated the opening of Minock Park Place Monday at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Minock Street  the former site of a vacant IHOP restaurant. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Grand opening held at Minock Park PlaceThe mixed-use development features 42 affordable apartments for seniors ages 55 and up, along with 5,400 square feet of commercial space. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said the housing addresses a critical need.\"As we've heard, a lot of seniors want to end up eventually leaving Detroit because they can't find affordable places to live. So to have this in the heart of a neighborhood, Grandmont-Rosedale, to see the many partners here to celebrate a vacant site that was vacant for years now turned into a place of opportunity and housing for our seniors means a lot to our city,\" Sheffield said. Mike Randall, executive director of the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, said the corridor is deserving of the investment.\"There's no reason our corridor should not be envy of Michigan, Southeast Michigan, the region,\" Randall said.The commercial space will welcome a new sit-down Mexican restaurant, a Pilates studio and a fragrance wellness brand. Sydney Noble, founder and CEO of The Noble Brand, said the development holds personal significance. \"I have a special tie to this neighborhood, I grew up in this neighborhood,\" Noble said. \"I am elated to be a part of the senior housing unit, providing wellness resources for seniors, for those who have mobility limitations.\"Resident Majowl Keith said the location offers everyday convenience.\"We have the plaza down the street. Everything is right in vicinity. And then we're on the bus line. You can go right down Grand River and go to Meijer,\" Keith said. Residents are expected to begin moving in in early July, with the commercial space set to open during the first quarter of next year.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/minock-park-place-opens-in-northwest-detroit-with-affordable-senior-housing-and-commercial-space","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Demetrios Sanders","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:29:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F33%2Fbc%2Fec3be5bd47729af602ef02cfd316%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-6-26-41-pm.png","slug":"minock-park-place-opens-in-northwest-detroit-with-affordable-senior-housing-and-commercial-space"},{"id":"v2yxpe","title":"2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","content":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/6th-suspect-charged-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281030342.jpg","slug":"2-more-suspects-charged-in-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot-justice-department"},{"id":"hvlkfc","title":"Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival","excerpt":"Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.","content":"Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-all-women-music-festival","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:42:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Folivia-rodrigo-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"olivia-rodrigo-launches-daisy-chain-fields-all-women-music-festival"},{"id":"mztvin","title":"Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas","excerpt":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","content":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/lionel-messi-texas-argentina-austria-world-cup","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:00:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282792224-scaled.jpg","slug":"argentinas-lionel-messi-makes-world-cup-history-in-texas"},{"id":"fdjbjx","title":"This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds","excerpt":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","content":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/one-question-whether-your-body-getting-rest-study-finds","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:27:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsleep-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"this-one-question-may-reveal-whether-your-body-is-getting-the-rest-it-needs-study-finds"},{"id":"zhhjmz","title":"US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to Iran","excerpt":"Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are expected to continue this week in Switzerland.Vice President JD Vance says the high level talks laid a good foundation but said it's also clear theres more work to do.The parties agreed on a roadmap in efforts to reach a final agreement, accordi...","content":"Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are expected to continue this week in Switzerland.Vice President JD Vance says the high level talks laid a good foundation but said it's also clear theres more work to do.The parties agreed on a roadmap in efforts to reach a final agreement, according to mediators.Vance says Iran agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors into the country, though Iranian officials at last check have not publicly confirmed that.RELATED STORY | US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talksPresident Donald Trump wrote on social media Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections in order to ensure 'Nuclear Honesty' long into the future.\"\"We're obviously going to bolster those inspections, that inspection regime, to make sure they can never have a nuclear weapon,\" Vance said.Vance also said in a \"classic Trump deal,\" the U.S. and Qatar will have approval over the process of unfreezing Iranian assets used to purchase American agriculture, but only with progress toward American objectives.\"And we actually asked the Qataris to help us set up the mechanisms so that we can ensure that the money goes where we want it to go. And they agreed to do that,\" Vance said. \"But fundamentally, that money is not going to be unfrozen unless we continue to see progress.\"The parties also focused on deconfliction mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are expected to have another round of talks in Washington. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding firm on forces in southern Lebanon over concerns of Hezbollah threats.\"Right now, over the next few days in D.C., the severe damage actually inflicted on Hezbollah has created a new reality in Lebanon, and that has opened a window for this potential historic agreement,\" Israeli spokesperson David Mencer said.In the backdrop, the U.S. issued a 60-day sanctions waiver on the sale of Iranian oil as traffic increased through the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. technical team attending the negotiations includes members from the Departments of State, Treasury, Energy and the Pentagon, according to a U.S. official.Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also expected to make a swing through the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss in part the memorandum of understanding and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a spokesperson.RELATED STORY | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, stalls Switzerland talks with US","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/us-negotiations-with-tehran-include-a-plan-to-return-nuclear-inspectors-to-iran","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Haley Bull","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:21:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-negotiations-with-tehran-include-a-plan-to-return-nuclear-inspectors-to-iran"},{"id":"oquafi","title":"Op-Ed: Poverty elimination is a growth strategy. Now Detroit needs a wealth-building strategy.","excerpt":"When President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade, it was a bold vision, but it was the engineers at NASA who had to realize that vision. In her first Mackinac Policy Conference keynote address as Detroit’s newly elected mayor — and the ci...","content":"When President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade, it was a bold vision, but it was the engineers at NASA who had to realize that vision. In her first Mackinac Policy Conference keynote address as Detroit’s newly elected mayor — and the city’s first female mayor — Mary Sheffield offered her bold vision: poverty elimination is a growth strategy. \n\n\n\nNow, how do we realize that? \n\n\n\nMayor Sheffield may have intended to show the business community that reducing poverty will improve profitability, productivity and regional growth. From an economic perspective, however, the argument is even stronger: underinvested communities are not simply places of need; they represent investment opportunities. \n\n\n\nInvestment will produce high returns in neglected areas. That logic applies not only to low-income countries, but also to undercapitalized neighborhoods in Detroit. If capital were flowing properly, investors would see enormous opportunity in these communities. If returns are high in underinvested places, why does investment fail to flow there? \n\n\n\nFor the answer, we turn to Daron Acemoglu, MIT professor and Nobel Prize-winning economist, who emphasizes that strong institutions — financial systems, legal protections, and governance structures — are essential for economic development. When institutions are weak, investment does not flow, even where need and opportunity are obvious. \n\n\n\nThat is the problem in many low-income countries and in too many underdeveloped areas of Detroit. The issue is not simply a lack of capital. The deeper issue is a breakdown in the institutions that connect capital to people, businesses and neighborhoods that could put it to productive use. \n\n\n\nRealizing Mayor Sheffield’s vision will take more than high-profile media events. Engineering a solution requires a paradigm shift in how we approach poverty, development and investment. \n\n\n\nToinu Reeves \n\n\n\nOver several decades, policymakers in both parties have relied on versions of trickle-down economics. The packaging changes, but the logic remains the same: subsidize big projects, attract outside capital, support large developers and hope the benefits reach working families and low-income neighborhoods. \n\n\n\nDetroit knows this pattern well. Downtown development has accelerated while neighborhoods continue to struggle. Residents remain disconnected from the wealth created around them. Public dollars often help finance development while the equity — the actual ownership and upside — accrues to private developers, not to the low-income households those investments are supposed to benefit. \n\n\n\nAt the same time, our traditional anti-poverty system is built largely around consumption. The U.S. spends more than a trillion dollars annually on social assistance programs, enough to start a top-five global asset management firm every two years. These programs help families meet basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, etc. They are necessary. People need to eat. Families need shelter. Children need stability. Subsidizing consumption, however, does not build wealth. \n\n\n\nA system that gives people just enough to remain poor, but not enough to build assets, will never eliminate poverty. It will only sustain it. \n\n\n\nIn Detroit, poverty has consistently remained above 30 percent, with 80 percent on the Eastside. That does not mean we should abandon public responsibility; it means we need a better model. Low-income households need access to the same wealth-building mechanisms that middle- and upper-income households use every day: savings, ownership, equity, investment and asset appreciation. Too often, they are told to work harder but not given access to capital; encouraged to support local businesses but rarely allowed to own a piece of them; asked to believe in Detroit’s comeback but denied a share of the returns. \n\n\n\nAs a PhD candidate in economics at UM, a member of the Detroit City Council’s Economic Development Task Force, and a lifelong Eastside resident, I have worked with colleagues at the UM Ross School of Business Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, ProsperUs Detroit, and the National Coalition for Community Capital on an innovative poverty solution: the Detroit Residents’ Investment Fund, or iFund. \n\n\n\nThe iFund is a resident-owned investment fund designed to reduce poverty by expanding access to investment opportunities for low-income households while revitalizing local small businesses with flexible capital. The idea has gained traction, with Detroit City Council allocating $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 for research on a pilot program in District 6. The concept is simple: allow Detroit residents, particularly low-income residents, to collectively invest in local small businesses and startups. The fund pools resident capital to purchase equity in neighborhood businesses. As those businesses grow and generate profits, resident-shareholders receive dividends and build wealth.\n\n\n\nInstead of development happening to communities, development happens through communities. Residents own part of the growth they help create. This model solves two problems simultaneously. Detroit’s small businesses need flexible, non-extractive capital that helps them grow without crushing them under debt. Detroit residents need access to wealth-building, so they are not just consumers but investors with a financial stake in local business success. That creates a powerful feedback loop. Residents invest in local businesses, incentivizing them to shop locally. Stronger demand improves business survival and growth, strengthening return on investment and wealth creation for residents. The community becomes more stable, and the city’s fiscal position improves as businesses generate profits, jobs and tax revenue. \n\n\n\nThis is what poverty elimination as a growth strategy should look like. \n\n\n\nThe public policy implications are significant. Instead of public funds subsidizing development where private investors capture the equity, the government subsidizes low-income residents in purchasing equity in local businesses, reducing their reliance on government support. Tax revenue generated by growing businesses offsets the subsidies. \n\n\n\nThe long-term goal is an anti-poverty strategy that can become revenue-neutral, or even revenue-generating. If local businesses grow, they create jobs and tax revenue. If residents build wealth, their reliance on government assistance declines. Government can reduce public assistance expenditures while gaining revenue from stronger local economies. That is a hand up, not a handout, as Barry Goldwater once said. \n\n\n\nMayor Sheffield’s statement on Mackinac Island was important because she said what many economists, neighborhood leaders and residents have long understood: Poverty elimination is not just a moral imperative; it is an economic opportunity. If Detroit wants to rise higher, it does not need another strategy that asks low-income residents to wait for prosperity to trickle down. It needs a model that powers growth by empowering those historically excluded from it. \n\n\n\nIn the more than half-century since JFK asserted, “We choose to go to the moon,”  it has been too often lamented that we can figure out how to play golf on the moon but not solve poverty on Earth. Perhaps Detroit is in prime position to take one small step for its people but one giant leap for mankind. \n\n\n\nToinu (Toy-new) Reeves is a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Michigan with a focus in macroeconomics, international trade and finance, currently researching local option sales taxes. He serves on the City Council’s Equitable Development Task Force and is presently a candidate for State Senate in District 3.  ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/poverty-elimination-wealth-strategy-detroit-neighborhoods/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Toinu Reeves","publishDate":"2026-06-19T10:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsheffield-at-mackinac.jpg%3Ffit%3D799%252C533%26ssl%3D1","slug":"op-ed-poverty-elimination-is-a-growth-strategy-now-detroit-needs-a-wealth-building-strategy"},{"id":"yrc7nn","title":"Man accused of sexual assault with ex-girlfriend's daughter","excerpt":"Denzielle Burt was charged in 2025 for sex crimes against a child under 13, and a month later, after he made bond, he’s now accused of doing the same to his girlfriend’s young daughters. Burt is facing those new charges in court.","content":"Denzielle Burt was charged in 2025 for sex crimes against a child under 13, and a month later, after he made bond, he’s now accused of doing the same to his girlfriend’s young daughters. Burt is facing those new charges in court.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-cek7wxxyhzs8sdu1","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:56:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fc1kdvwi14j198w10%2F6uznz3zuqcluz52i.jpg","slug":"man-accused-of-sexual-assault-with-ex-girlfriends-daughter"},{"id":"cfhpl3","title":"Wonderful Monday evening in Metro Detroit gives way to a beautiful Tuesday","excerpt":"Southeast Michigan will dry out and see clearing skies to round out Monday and go through Tuesday.Temperatures tonight will slowly fall through the middle to lower 60s into the late evening hours.Overnight low temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s with light winds. Skies will be mainly clear...","content":"Southeast Michigan will dry out and see clearing skies to round out Monday and go through Tuesday.Temperatures tonight will slowly fall through the middle to lower 60s into the late evening hours.Overnight low temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s with light winds. Skies will be mainly clear overnight, leading to a sunny start to Tuesday.We’ll see plenty of sun throughout the day tomorrow with a northerly breeze and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s.This is a tad below our normal high for this time of year, 81°, and highs will stay a little cool in the 70s for Wednesday, too.Southeast Michigan will start Wednesday with some sun before cloud cover increases. Rain looks to move in during the afternoon as a low-pressure system moves into the region.Rain chances will carry on and off into Thursday before sunshine returns Friday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/23/wonderful-monday-evening-in-metro-detroit-gives-way-to-a-beautiful-tuesday/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:20:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fca1250b5-d87c-4585-92a7-57249f84652a%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"wonderful-monday-evening-in-metro-detroit-gives-way-to-a-beautiful-tuesday"},{"id":"e89tfp","title":"Trump endorses John James for Michigan governor in 2026 race, calls him ‘America first’ leader","excerpt":"President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in his campaign for Michigan governor, calling him a strong candidate who can deliver results for the state.Trump announced his endorsement on Truth Social on Monday (June 22), describing James as an “America First Congressman” and highligh...","content":"President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in his campaign for Michigan governor, calling him a strong candidate who can deliver results for the state.Trump announced his endorsement on Truth Social on Monday (June 22), describing James as an “America First Congressman” and highlighting his background as a West Point graduate, combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, businessman, and current member of Congress.“It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan,” Trump wrote.Trump said James would focus on growing the economy, cutting taxes and regulations, promoting domestic manufacturing, expanding energy production, securing the border, supporting the military and veterans, protecting elections, and defending gun rights.“John James has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Michigan — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote.James responds, outlines campaign prioritiesJames, who represents Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, thanked Trump for the endorsement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying the support would help energize his campaign.“Your endorsement is igniting a movement across Michigan, and we are ready to win!” James wrote.James said his campaign would focus on lowering taxes, reducing energy costs, auditing government spending, increasing election security, improving public safety, and giving parents more control over education decisions.James also criticized Democratic leaders, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, accusing their policies of driving up costs and hurting Michigan families. He said his campaign would work to make Michigan “prosperous, safe, affordable, and educated again.”Thank you, President Donald J. Trump. The greatest President of my lifetime.Your endorsement is igniting a movement across Michigan, and we are ready to win!Together, we will send Mike Rogers to the United States Senate, protect our Republican held U.S. House seats, and Make… pic.twitter.com/GwoWw7dgMq&mdash; John James (@JohnJamesMI) June 22, 2026Benson campaign fires backThe Benson for Governor campaign responded to the endorsement, saying it demonstrates James is aligned with Trump’s agenda.“Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James is just more proof for voters that James will put his own extreme agenda ahead of what’s right for Michigan,” campaign manager Nikki Goldschein said in a statement.The Benson campaign said Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson is focused on affordability and real solutions for Michigan residents, arguing that voters will face a choice between what it called “more political games” and a focus on the state’s residents’ needs.The endorsement comes as the race for Michigan governor begins to take shape ahead of the November 2026 election.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/trump-endorses-john-james-for-michigan-governor-in-2026-race-calls-him-america-first-leader/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:37:22.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fe1a66b8f-abaa-43cd-9114-e0f19f497206%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"trump-endorses-john-james-for-michigan-governor-in-2026-race-calls-him-america-first-leader"},{"id":"z0a329","title":"Bailey Zimmerman arrest warrant issued after alleged drunken rampage at Albuquerque casino resort","excerpt":"Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman faces an active arrest warrant in New Mexico following an alleged incident at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.According to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the incident occurred on May 27, when Zimmerman arriv...","content":"Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman faces an active arrest warrant in New Mexico following an alleged incident at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.According to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the incident occurred on May 27, when Zimmerman arrived at Sandia Resort and Casino to perform at the venues amphitheater.Surveillance video described in the affidavit shows Zimmerman appearing intoxicated throughout the afternoon.OTHER ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but very unwell, shows canceled through AugustDuring a sound check, he allegedly swung a guitar and struck the ground twice, threw two drum cymbals onto the stage, pushed over part of a drum set, tossed microphones, attempted to kick a microphone stand, and shoved one of his guitarists.When Zimmerman left the stage area, the affidavit states he kicked a black box, spat toward a Sandia security officer, and threw a water bottle down a staircase. He also allegedly complained about the color of the SUV provided for his transportation and initially refused to get inside.Zimmerman canceled his concert that night. According to the affidavit, Sandia Resort and Casino determined that he and his staff needed to leave the property. He initially refused to board the vehicles arranged to take him to the airport, prompting a response from Sandia Police. He eventually boarded a bus and was escorted off the premises.On the same day, Zimmerman posted on Instagram, citing illness as the reason for canceling the show. \"Y'all know there's nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you, so it's so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight's (5/27) and Saturday's (5/30) shows. I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I'm not able to give you all the show you deserve,\" said Zimmerman in the post. \"I hate letting y'all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger.\"\"We will be announcing the rescheduled dates as soon as possible, and all tickets will be honored for the new dates.\"The following day, May 28, Sandia housekeeping and security discovered damage to Zimmerman's hotel room. According to the affidavit, officers found a damaged TV, a broken phone, damage to a coffee table, damage to two chairs, two chairs missing from the room, a hole in the wall, damage to other walls, and several carpet stains.OTHER ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artistThe total damage was assessed at over $16,000.Investigators also found that Zimmerman had charged more than $400 in alcohol to the room without paying the bill. The affidavit states that Sandia Resort and Casino staff and Sandia Police made multiple attempts to contact Zimmerman and his staff by phone and email with no response.The arrest warrant, signed June 18, lists no bond and designates a no-bond hold. Zimmerman faces one count of criminal damage to property, a fourth-degree felony under New Mexico law, and one count of falsely obtaining services, a misdemeanor.In this article, we used artificial intelligence to help us convert a news report originally written by Jason Lamb. When using this tool, both Jasonand the NewsChannel 5 editorial team checked all the facts in the article to make sure it is fair and accurate before we published it. We care about your trust in us and where you get your news, and using this tool allows us to convert our news coverage into different formats so we can quickly reach you where you like to consume information. It also lets our journalists spend more time looking into your story ideas, listening to you and digging into the stories that matter.This story was originally published by Jason Lamb with the Scripps News Group station in Nashville, Tenn.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/bailey-zimmerman-arrest-warrant-issued-after-alleged-drunken-rampage-at-albuquerque-casino-resort","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:09:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"bailey-zimmerman-arrest-warrant-issued-after-alleged-drunken-rampage-at-albuquerque-casino-resort"},{"id":"wolsxn","title":"World's-first AI-designed vaccine successfully tested in humans","excerpt":"In todays Health Alert, researchers have reached a major milestone in vaccine development. Scientists in the United Kingdom have successfully tested the world's first vaccine designed using artificial intelligence. World's-first AI-designed vaccine successfully tested in humansThe vaccine is inte...","content":"In todays Health Alert, researchers have reached a major milestone in vaccine development. Scientists in the United Kingdom have successfully tested the world's first vaccine designed using artificial intelligence. World's-first AI-designed vaccine successfully tested in humansThe vaccine is intended to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses, including some that could emerge in the future.This is a fascinating development because artificial intelligence was used to design the vaccine's key component rather than relying solely on traditional laboratory methods. Researchers analyzed genetic information from many different coronaviruses and used AI to identify features those viruses have in common. The goal was to create a vaccine that targets the entire family of viruses instead of just one specific strain. What's especially exciting is that this vaccine has now completed its first human safety trial and was found to be safe and well tolerated. Researchers also saw immune responses against multiple coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as related viruses that could potentially jump from animals to humans in the future. It's important to emphasize that this is still early research. The vaccine is not yet available to the public, and larger studies are needed to determine how well it protects people from illness. But it represents a potentially important step toward broader, more proactive pandemic preparedness.Could artificial intelligence change the future of vaccine development and help us respond faster to future outbreaks?Potentially, yes.One of the biggest challenges in vaccine development is time. Traditionally, researchers identify a virus, study it, determine which parts of it should trigger an immune response, and then develop and test a vaccine. That process can take years. AI may help accelerate some of those early steps by analyzing enormous amounts of genetic and biological data much faster than humans can alone. What's particularly promising here is the idea of creating so-called \"universal\" vaccines. Instead of chasing each new variant after it appears, researchers are trying to identify features shared across entire families of viruses and build protection against them before the next outbreak occurs. That said, AI is not replacing scientists. Human researchers still design studies, conduct clinical trials, and carefully evaluate safety and effectiveness. We should think of AI as a powerful new tool that may help speed discovery and improve preparedness. The science still has to prove itself through rigorous testing.If these larger trials continue to show positive results, this could represent an entirely new approach to preventing future pandemics and protecting global public health. ","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/health/ask-dr-nandi/worlds-first-ai-designed-vaccine-successfully-tested-in-humans","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Dr. Partha Nandi","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:58:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"worlds-first-ai-designed-vaccine-successfully-tested-in-humans"},{"id":"3pc7iq","title":"Detroit teachers begin voting on tentative agreement with DPSCD","excerpt":"A tentative agreement between Detroit school teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing excitement for teachers. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit teachers begin voting on tentative agreement with DPSCDThe recent deal between the two comes with increased pay...","content":"A tentative agreement between Detroit school teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing excitement for teachers. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit teachers begin voting on tentative agreement with DPSCDThe recent deal between the two comes with increased pay and added benefits, including more defined schedules and even language that addresses the use of artificial intelligence.Voting on the tentative agreement begins Monday at 7 p.m. and lasts through Wednesday. If passed, the contract would last two years, and more details would be made public.This contract not only focused on money, its not only about money. This contract focused on members and how to improve their working conditions,\" Lakia Wilson, the president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, said.Wilson said this is the result of a lot of effort on both sides to make teachers have a competitive contract in line with other districts.The Detroit Federation of Teachers is also negotiating on behalf of para-professionals. The district is reserving comment until a final contract is approved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroit-teachers-begin-voting-on-tentative-agreement-with-dpscd","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:57:34.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"detroit-teachers-begin-voting-on-tentative-agreement-with-dpscd"},{"id":"cff0fa","title":"A Detroit family visited 19-year-old’s grave for years. Then a stranger’s headstone appeared","excerpt":"The family of 19-year-old Roland Moore says they spent years visiting his gravesite, believing he was buried alone, until they learned a decade later that another person had been placed in the same grave.Moore was killed in 2011. His family says they routinely visit his headstone at Gethsemane Ce...","content":"The family of 19-year-old Roland Moore says they spent years visiting his gravesite, believing he was buried alone, until they learned a decade later that another person had been placed in the same grave.Moore was killed in 2011. His family says they routinely visit his headstone at Gethsemane Cemetery, located near the Coleman A. Young International Airport, marking holidays, birthdays and the anniversary of his death.In 2021, Moore’s sister, Carlessta Bell, said she arrived at the gravesite and saw a new headstone placed directly in front of her brother’s marker — for a woman the family does not know. The woman also died in 2011.“When I came one day, this is what I saw, and I’m like, hold on, if this is his head — why is this so close?” Bell said.Bell said cemetery management told her their family had authorized a double grave and that Moore and the woman had been buried in the same grave on the same day. Bell said she later heard the same explanation from Butler Funeral Home, which the family used to arrange Moore’s burial at Gethsemane.Local 4 previously investigated Butler Funeral Home after co-owner Charita Butler was caught on a voicemail telling an employee to give a man someone else’s ashes during a family dispute over his late wife’s remains.“I went into Butler, and I said it’s a mistake that went on at the cemetery,” Bell said. “They said my brother’s in a double grave and they just shut me off real quick.”Bell said her family never would have knowingly had him buried with someone else. She provided a cemetery work order she filled out the same day, reporting that Moore’s grave had been disturbed. She also provided Moore’s interment record and paperwork the family signed with Butler Funeral Home. The family said none of the documents mention a double grave.Bell said neither the cemetery or funeral home ever showed documentation proving the family approved a shared grave.Butler Funeral Home told Local 4 the family would have had to sign a form authorizing a double grave burial. Charita Butler said Gethsemane would not bury someone in a double-depth grave without a signed authorization and that the funeral home typically brings that form to the cemetery along with payment.However, the cemetery was not able to provide that record.In a statement, Butler Funeral Home said the $900 paid to Gethsemane matched the cost of a double-depth grave and that any accompanying forms are the cemetery’s responsibility to maintain.“Upon Roland Moore’s death in July 2011, Butler Funeral Home made arrangements with his next-of-kin Mamie Moore, his mother, in accordance with Michigan’s right of disposition law, who chose to have her son buried in a double depth grave at Gethsemane Cemetery. The Statement of Funeral Goods and Services you provided indicates a payment of $900 for “Gethsemane”, which conforms to the amount for a double depth grave in effect at the time. Any cemetery forms indicating that the grave was double depth would have been--as in all burials—transported to the cemetery at the time of Mr. Moore’s interment. The cemetery is responsible for maintaining records of its interments and interment ownership rights.As indicated on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services you provided, the $900 cemetery charge was considered a “cash advance.” This means that for the convenience of grieving families, cemetery charges are sometimes, as in this case, placed on the funeral bill. But the funeral home is merely acting as a pass-through entity for the convenience of the family. The charge, and any accompanying forms, are the cemetery’s, and the funeral home does not maintain those records. That’s the cemetery’s responsibility.”Butler Funeral HomeCrystal Perkins, director of the City of Detroit General Services Department, also said in a statement that the amount paid reflects the cost of a double grave. Perkins added that because of the age of the records and the fact that cemetery operations have been managed by multiple contractors over the years, the city cannot definitively verify what information may have been communicated to the family at the time of purchase.“The City of Detroit extends its sympathies to the Moore family and understands the concerns raised regarding this matter.Following a review of the available records, we can confirm that the amount paid for the burial plot reflects the cost associated with a double-depth burial space. However, due to the age of the records and the fact that cemetery operations have been managed by multiple contractors over the years, we cannot definitively verify what information may have been communicated to the family at the time of purchase.We acknowledge that historical recordkeeping practices have not always been as accurate or consistent as they should have been. As a result, there are limitations to the information that can be verified today.Based on our review, Mr. Moore was interred first, and a second burial subsequently occurred within the same plot. The issue came to light when a headstone associated with the second burial was installed in 2021, prompting questions from the family regarding the status of the burial space.The City remains committed to reviewing all available records and working with the family to provide as much information as possible regarding the circumstances surrounding this matter.”Crystal Perkins, City of Detroit General Services Department DirectorLocal 4 also asked the city if there were documents to show the family of the woman buried with Moore had authorized a double grave. Perkins said the cemetery is still sorting through records to determine if the cost that family paid matches the cost of a double grave, but said the family has not reached out with concerns about her grave.Gethsemane Cemetery has been the subject of previous investigations and litigation.In 2023, Local 4 spoke with dozens of families that said headstones were moved or misplaced.Attorney Mark Rossman filed a class-action lawsuit in 2021 after a police investigation found multiple bodies in locations different from where above-ground markers indicated they would be. No one was charged, and the city was later granted immunity, while several cemetery management companies filed for bankruptcy, Rossman said.After speaking with more than a hundred families, he said he was able to get a settlement for just two plaintiffs.“We went down into the crypt, and we reviewed their documents going back years and years, and it was abysmal,” Rossman said. “It was files that were upside down and missing. It was like going into your great-grandfather’s basement and looking through his old files everywhere.”Rossman said one common concern raised by families was that they were not allowed to watch their loved one’s burials. Moore’s family said that was also their experience.“It hurts,” Bell said. “Because we would have never buried him in that cemetery had we known they had all this going on.”“In order to really determine where all of the bodies were, we were prepared to do a sonar investigation of the site. Because when we saw the records room, we knew that there was no way that could be pieced together effectively and that’s exactly why people were getting the run around,” Rossman said.The family said the discovery has raised new questions.“We are still grieving but to have to think that – is this my brother in the grave? Why is he in a double grave? There’s just so many questions and they don’t have any answers,” Bell said. Gethsemane Cemetery is no longer selling burial plots, and the current management company only maintains the grounds.Perkins said families with questions regarding their loved one’s gravesites at Gethsemane can reach out to alewea@detroitmi.gov.Rossman said families can help protect themselves by making pre-arrangements with a cemetery — even if they cannot prepay — including choosing a cemetery and reviewing terms and conditions in advance.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/a-detroit-family-visited-19-year-olds-grave-for-years-then-a-strangers-headstone-appeared/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:58:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F0f98230b-c8c4-4e80-99a2-6c3665345edc%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"a-detroit-family-visited-19-year-olds-grave-for-years-then-a-strangers-headstone-appeared"},{"id":"elgr7w","title":"Armed 19-year-old man shot multiple times by officer after foot pursuit in downtown Detroit","excerpt":"A 19-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times by a police officer during a foot pursuit in downtown Detroit following an investigation.The incident occurred on Monday (June 22) in the area of Farmer and Bates streets.Police said officers arrested a 19-year-old individual at a...","content":"A 19-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times by a police officer during a foot pursuit in downtown Detroit following an investigation.The incident occurred on Monday (June 22) in the area of Farmer and Bates streets.Police said officers arrested a 19-year-old individual at approximately 6:24 p.m. after determining the person was armed with a weapon.During the arrest, police said another individual who had been with the group began walking away from the area. Officers said they then observed that the individual was armed and attempted to take the person into custody.Police said the suspect fled on foot, prompting officers to pursue the suspect. During the chase, police said an officer fired shots from a department-issued handgun after fearing for his safety and the safety of the public.Police said the suspect was struck multiple times and was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he is receiving treatment. Officials did not immediately release information about the suspect’s condition.A weapon was recovered at the scene.Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public.The incident remains under investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/armed-19-year-old-man-shot-multiple-times-by-officer-after-foot-pursuit-in-downtown-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr, Noelle Friel, Mondrae Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:15:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F05d36553-7607-41da-bc5a-e1bc2e0e3f8b%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"armed-19-year-old-man-shot-multiple-times-by-officer-after-foot-pursuit-in-downtown-detroit"},{"id":"t14225","title":"Thieves steal air conditioning units from Center Line neighborhood, leaving residents without cool air","excerpt":"Thieves have stolen at least 4 air conditioning units from a Center Line neighborhood, leaving residents without a way to cool their homes as summer temperatures climb. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Thieves stealing Center Line neighborhood's air conditioning unitsPolice say the thefts happ...","content":"Thieves have stolen at least 4 air conditioning units from a Center Line neighborhood, leaving residents without a way to cool their homes as summer temperatures climb. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Thieves stealing Center Line neighborhood's air conditioning unitsPolice say the thefts happened at Kramer Homes Co-op, where cut wires, empty pads, and exposed copper are all that remain where the units once sat. Investigators believe the thieves are targeting the units for the copper inside. Maggie Demos, a Kramer Homes resident, said she learned her unit was gone after a call from a maintenance worker.\"I get a call around noon, and they tell me that the maintenance man noticed that my a/c was stolen,\" Demos said. Demos said her neighbor's unit was also taken.\"They stole the whole thing, and they also took my neighbors,\" Demos said. Replacing a stolen unit is not cheap. Demos said she is facing a significant expense to restore cooling to her home.\"I was looking at $3,500 for a new one. I might get a used one, but it's very expensive,\" Demos said.Demos has since purchased a window AC unit for temporary relief, but said she struggles to understand why someone would take such a risk.\"I mean, you can do anything. You can DoorDash on your bike. You don't have to steal copper. If you would've knocked on my door and asked me for some money, I would have given it to you. Just don't take my stuff, I work hard,\" Demos said.Neighbor Reilly McShane said the thefts have put the community on edge.\"It's really concerning to me,\" McShane said. McShane said the timing hit close to home.\"Mine was just replaced within the last year, so yeah, very concerning,\" McShane said.Center Line is not the only community dealing with the problem. Warren police said they are investigating 2 similar cases from earlier this month.Kramer Homes management said the co-op will increase security patrols and is asking residents to report any suspicious activity to police.Anyone with information is asked to call Center Line police.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/thieves-steal-air-conditioning-units-from-center-line-neighborhood-leaving-residents-without-cool-air","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Peter Maxwell","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:55:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fbd%2Faa%2F002fe49243c2bc89184f5f7091bf%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-4-05-14-pm.png","slug":"thieves-steal-air-conditioning-units-from-center-line-neighborhood-leaving-residents-without-cool-ai"},{"id":"26yr9z","title":"Fans react as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the NBA","excerpt":"University of Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is reportedly leaving Ann Arbor to become head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, sending shockwaves through the Wolverines community just months after the team's national championship run. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Fans react as Dusty...","content":"University of Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is reportedly leaving Ann Arbor to become head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, sending shockwaves through the Wolverines community just months after the team's national championship run. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Fans react as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the NBAMay led Michigan to a national title in just his second season with the program, finishing with a record of 64 wins and 13 losses.The news is still rippling across campus, where students are reacting with a mix of pride and disappointment. Watch Alex Crescenti's report on May reportedly leaving: Dusty May leaving Michigan to take head coaching job with Dallas MavericksSaul Johnson-Green, a U-M grad student, said, \"I was gonna say they just won the title. We gotta bring that guy back, right? Come on. What's going on here, guys?\" For recent graduate Layi Olusanya, 26, the championship was the highlight of his senior year, making the news all the more difficult to process, \"It's like, darn. I was speechless. It hasn't sunk in yet. I don't know how to react to it fully.\" U-M student Aidan Sullivan said he will miss what May brought to the program.Sullivan said, \"I'm gonna miss him. I love the energy he brought to the team. He was confident, passionate about the game but he never flaunted it.\" For others, the reaction is more bittersweet.Grad student Nikki Opeodu said, \"I think he did a good job coaching our team. We got a championship. So happy for him. If it's a good career move, I wish him the best.\" May's reported departure could also have significant implications for guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, both of whom had announced they would forego the NBA Draft and return to Ann Arbor. It remains unclear whether either player will still return without May at the helm.Sullivan addressed the players directly, \"We love you, Trey. We love you, Elliott. I was there watching the national championship. I saw how happy you guys were. Let's keep running it back  keep playing the game you love. We'd love to have you in the Maize and Blue. And Trey, you're a Michigan man. Stay here in Michigan.\"So far, the University of Michigan has not commented on reports that May is leaving.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/washtenaw-county/fans-react-as-dusty-may-reportedly-leaves-michigan-for-the-nba","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Randy Wimbley","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:41:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fba%2Fb4%2Fe631e9514ebabb3de8c5e3395a2a%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-5-15-48-pm.jpg","slug":"fans-react-as-dusty-may-reportedly-leaves-michigan-for-the-nba"},{"id":"yqt724","title":"Ford Fireworks bring Americans and Canadians together amid political tension","excerpt":"When residents of Windsor, Ontario, are asked about the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, many start by saying \"politics aside.\" At the Ford Fireworks, some say there are no politics  only goodwill between the two nations. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Ford Fireworks bring Americans an...","content":"When residents of Windsor, Ontario, are asked about the relationship between the U.S. and Canada, many start by saying \"politics aside.\" At the Ford Fireworks, some say there are no politics  only goodwill between the two nations. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Ford Fireworks bring Americans and Canadians together amid political tensionMonday morning, workers cleaned up the waterfront and got ready to welcome a large crowd on the Canadian side of the border as the two countries prepared to hold the annual simultaneous celebration.\"I think it'll be quite busy tonight. I think a lot of people in Windsor come to it and kind of depend on it, so it should be good,\" Olivia Birch, a Windsor resident, said. The celebration comes despite political tension that, among other things, has kept the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening.\"I think, from what's happening, there's a lot of divide, but this is the Detroit River and this fireworks is for the both of us,\" Windsor resident Nicole Rubino said. Some Canadians point to recent policies by President Donald Trump's administration as points of contention for the neighboring economies.\"Ever since he became in power, the tension is there and our relationship has declined quite a bit,\" John Van Wylick, a resident of Ottawa, said.Others, including some Detroiters, see American and Canadian citizens as one and the same.\"Politics is what it is, but in terms of everyday reality, we have no gripes with Canadians. You're more than welcome in our country. I understand why there might feel (like) some tension, and we hope that we would feel welcome in Canada, and we have,\" Detroit resident Elisa Torres said. \"Emotionally, I find it's kind of cool to live somewhere where everybody's the same; we just have some water between us,\" Julia Conlon, a Walkerville resident, said.Dave McCagherty traveled from London, Ontario, and it was his first time attending the Ford Fireworks. He claimed a premium viewing spot early in the day and saw the event as a chance to build bridges that go beyond the physical ones that cross the river.\"There's always been a spirit of comradery, and it will return,\" McCagherty said. \"I think it's time to celebrate our partnership, United States and Canada, and recognize that what's going on isn't part of what our history is, and we want to be here to celebrate Canada, United States, see the great fireworks in the wonderful place of Windsor, Ontario.\" Watch more coverage leading up to the fireworks show below: Ford Fireworks show is tonight in downtown DetroitBrian Hines, from LaSalle, Ontario, also had his spot staked out early.\"Been watching these for years, my whole life, different ways, but the last 10 or so, we get a room here and we do this,\" Hines said.Hines said the fireworks bring everybody together and draw plenty of Americans to Windsor.\"A lot of Americans come over here because there's not... a lot of places you can be right at the water's edge to watch the fireworks. The place is full of Americans. (Someone) asked me... 'oh, you got your spot again, eh?'\" Hines said. With sweeping views of the Detroit skyline, Hines and many others were ready to take it all in  watching the fireworks and reflecting on the relationship between the two countries.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/ford-fireworks-bring-americans-and-canadians-together-amid-political-tension","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:31:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ff7%2Fdc%2F822afb034b478394161fc0b970c4%2F47411245-oliva-birch-canadian.png","slug":"ford-fireworks-bring-americans-and-canadians-together-amid-political-tension"},{"id":"gsvqoe","title":"Judge blocks use of federal tool to check voter citizenship status","excerpt":"A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administrations election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to th...","content":"A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administrations election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to the program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, aggregated Americans sensitive personal data in a way that could result in voters being wrongly purged from voter rolls.All in all, the federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote, Sooknanan said in an order explaining the decision. This Court cannot stand idly by while that happens.RELATED STORY | USPS proposes rule requiring states to share voter lists for mail-in ballotsShe said Congress had expressly prohibited the government from centralizing Americans personal identifying information and that the federal agencies that created the SAVE program knew that the database violates those statutory protections.The decision is a major legal setback for President Donald Trump in his efforts to use federal agencies to encourage a nationwide crackdown on noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls. The modified SAVE system, which critics had referred to as an unlawful centralized federal database of voter information, had been a key pillar of the second election executive order the Republican president signed earlier this year. The ruling leaves its future uncertain.RELATED STORY | Trump signs order to tighten rules around mail-in voting, setting up likely legal challengesIts amazing how hard the Left will fight to stop us from solving problems they insist do not exist, James Percival, general counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, said of the ruling in a social media post.Calls to the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security were not immediately returned.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/judge-blocks-use-of-federal-tool-to-check-voter-citizenship-status","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:04:39.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-blocks-use-of-federal-tool-to-check-voter-citizenship-status"},{"id":"dexenf","title":"Millions of honeybees escape into Texas neighborhood after semitrailer crash","excerpt":"Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload t...","content":"Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible. The county is located east of Houston and borders Louisiana.No bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. Officials haven't identified the owner of the hives.Christie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | CDC activates emergency response for New World ScrewwormThey just help each other, thats what they do, Ray said. The beekeeping community is a great community.Chris Moore, owner of Moore Honey, along with his son and several employees, joined the effort to help the bees, but he estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives will survive. It mostly depends on how many queens remain alive after the crash, he said.The potential impact on a beekeeping business following a loss like this depends on the size of the apiary. Moore pointed out that the keeper is losing not only the hives but also the revenue they could be generating.Its a big loss, Moore said. \"Any time you lose that many in one shot, its a big loss.It's common for large beekeeping operations to move hives around the country to provide commercial pollination for agriculture in places like California and to follow blooming seasons throughout the South and the Midwest for honey production.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Diver captures rare footage of great white shark in Mediterranean SeaThe hives that crashed Sunday had only traveled a few miles on a trip to North Dakota when the truck driver took a wrong turn and ended up in a neighborhood with narrow roads, Moore said. The driver was trying to navigate a tight corner when the trailer fell over.Other local keepers have put out catch boxes to collect remaining strays, but it will likely take a while for the insects to clear out of the area, Moore said.In April, a crash involving a truck full of bees slowed interstate traffic near Knoxville, Tennessee.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/science-and-tech/animals-and-insects/millions-of-honeybees-escape-into-texas-neighborhood-after-semitrailer-crash","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:28:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"millions-of-honeybees-escape-into-texas-neighborhood-after-semitrailer-crash"},{"id":"4cgv0f","title":"Author Desiree Cooper on her new book, ‘Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors’ | American Black Journal","excerpt":"Host Stephen Henderson catches up with award-winning author and journalist Desiree Cooper to talk about her new book titled, &ldquo;Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.&rdquo; The book explores the experiences of Black Detroiters navigating summer fun in the city&rsquo;s public spaces...","content":"Host Stephen Henderson catches up with award-winning author and journalist Desiree Cooper to talk about her new book titled, &ldquo;Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.&rdquo; The book explores the experiences of Black Detroiters navigating summer fun in the city&rsquo;s public spaces.\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tThe collection of essays, poems and drawings examines the struggles, joy and resilience of African Americans whose summer memories were often clouded by racism. Several Detroiters contributed to the anthology, including Henderson. ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/author-desiree-cooper-on-her-new-book-black-summers-growing-up-in-the-urban-outdoors-american-black-journal/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-18T20:56:31.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FStephen-Desiree-2-Shot.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","slug":"author-desiree-cooper-on-her-new-book-black-summers-growing-up-in-the-urban-outdoors-american-black-"},{"id":"z3uuld","title":"Filmmaker pays tribute to long-closed LGBTQ space  with ‘Heaven in Detroit’","excerpt":"In the 1980s and early 1990s, Club Heaven was the underground after-hours spot where people in the Black LGBTQ community came to feel like they belonged. \n\n\n\nLocated on Woodward and Seven Mile, across the street from the historically gay neighborhood of Palmer Park, the club was a place where peo...","content":"In the 1980s and early 1990s, Club Heaven was the underground after-hours spot where people in the Black LGBTQ community came to feel like they belonged. \n\n\n\nLocated on Woodward and Seven Mile, across the street from the historically gay neighborhood of Palmer Park, the club was a place where people could forget about their worries, dance and find community. \n\n\n\nAnd as house and techno music were talking over Detroit nightlife, Club Heaven was the place to catch DJ Ken Collier on the turntables, his unique sets leading him to be known as the “Godfather of House.” \n\n\n\nMore than 30 years after the club closed its doors, Chris “Inpaq” Sutton, a filmmaker and broadcast studio manager for nonprofit LGBT Detroit, directed and co-wrote the short film, “Heaven in Detroit: A Sanctuary of Sound.” The movie follows Marcus Love, a young, Black gay man dealing with the recent loss of his mother. Looking to have a fun night in Detroit, Marcus goes out to Club Heaven on its final night and finds his new chosen family. \n\n\n\nSutton and producer/co-writer Miles Reuben are hosting a film premiere at 6 p.m. Friday at event space The Riverside, 8711 Grand River. The event will include a screening of the film, a panel discussion with the cast, crew and people from the Club Heaven community, a vogue performance honoring Detroit ballroom culture and a dance party celebrating the music and legacy of Club Heaven and Detroit house music. \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for $17. \n\n\n\nNext, “Heaven in Detroit” can be seen at Moondog Cafe on June 27 at the Pride Month event Drop: The Drama-Silent Film Soundtracks. Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees can watch four short films, with DJ sets in between each screening. Tickets begin at $10. \n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit spoke with Sutton about his research for the film, finding the right cast to tell the story and the lack of queer spaces in Detroit. \n\n\n\nDetroit filmmaker Chris “Inpaq” Sutton directed and co-wrote the short film, “Heaven in Detroit: A Sanctuary of Sound,” which premieres Friday at The Riverside. Credit: Chris Sutton\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: When did you first learn about Club Heaven? \n\n\n\nSutton: I first heard about Club Heaven when I started to enter the LGBT Detroit space, and at that time, LGBT Detroit was KICK. This was around 2011. Being someone who was born and raised in Detroit and being someone who identifies as Black and gay, I was searching for community. I was in my 20s, I was trying to find a space where I could belong. I literally stumbled into the KICK offices when they were located in Midtown, and one of the most immediate things that caught my attention was it was a very intergenerational, Black LGBT collective that was from the city and really honored a lot of the safe spaces that we had in the city. They would really talk about just how, in the late 80s and 90s, there were so many spaces, so many clubs, just places where our community could come together, find chosen family, find good music, dance and it was just so fascinating to me. One of those main spaces was Club Heaven, and they would talk about how it was an after-hours club and they would be there from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. I just wanted to know more, and what I found out soon after is that KICK started off as a magazine in 1994 and executive director A. Nzere Kwabena showed me the first issue of the magazine. The cover photo is photographed in Club Heaven by Chris Cushman, and it’s one of the members of the (Detroit Black and LGBTQ ballroom house) the House of Charles. That started my obsession with Club Heaven, which has now led into a film.\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: What was your research process like? \n\n\n\nSutton: Being in that KICK space, a lot of the staff, board members and even folks who were just guests in the space were familiar or were a part of Club Heaven. One of the pivotal people was Damon Percy, who is the archival producer on “Heaven in Detroit.” I met Damon through KICK around that same time, and he was a member of the House of Charles. He would tell me his experiences being at Club Heaven, being a part of House of Charles and how it was this iconic moment in the Black LGBT community. That also led into sharing stories around Ken Collier, who was the resident DJ (at Club Heaven) and the “godfather” of Detroit house music. \n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: When did you get the idea to turn all that you learned about Club Heaven into a film? \n\n\n\nSutton: It was around 2017, 2018 and it’s something where the stars aligned. I just finished working as a cinematographer and editor on a web series for (Detroit musician and filmmaker) Ahya Simone called “Femme Queen Chronicles.” So, after that project wrapped and we did the film festival circuit, just the bug of being motivated to tell more stories was in me. Like, “What’s the next thing I want to work on?” At that time, I was further diving into the Detroit queer club scene and I knew that there were some important stories to tell. \n\n\n\nAnd also, I felt like Detroit was transitioning at that moment. A lot of the folks who left the city were coming back, downtown was coming back and we were out of bankruptcy. But I always felt like we can’t forget the rich history of this city. That made me feel like there was a powerful story to be told, and it really drew me to a story about Club Heaven. The location where Club Heaven used to exist, on the corner of Seven Mile and Woodward, is the Winans megachurch that’s been sitting vacant for like 20 years. There’s a message in that because I believe the Black church is an important cornerstone of our community. There is such an investment in the Black church, but I also feel that there are other places that are spaces of worship. I feel like spaces where we dance and celebrate one another and love one another, those are also sanctuaries. Those shouldn’t be pushed aside or forgotten. \n\n\n\nThe first person I talked about doing the film with was Damon Percy, who’s on the board of Detroit Sound Conservancy, which has been doing incredible work of continuing the legacy of Club Heaven and the history of Detroit music. At that time, Detroit Sound Conservatory was restoring the original Club Heaven speakers. I was figuring out how to piece things together, and right when I thought I had everything ready to go, COVID happened in 2020. That ignited this understanding that, “life is short. You never know what tomorrow’s going to bring, you got to make the most out of it now.” I was like, “OK, this is the time to do it, so that pushed me to apply for the Detroit Narrative Agency fellowship. I was selected, and here we are now.\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: How did you find your cast? \n\n\n\nSutton: We did a casting call and we had a ton of people who submitted. My producer, Miles Reuben, was an integral part of connecting me to so much talent in front of and behind the camera, and that helped me get through the casting process. Me, Miles and our team have worked on several other projects, so we had people that we knew who were hungry and ready to be in this film. What’s beautiful about this film is that this is truly a film that’s led predominantly by Black, queer Detroiters. \n\n\n\nWe have DJ Tone who stars as DJ Mix and really embracing the role of (the late) Ken Collier in the film, because we really wanted to recognize the people who were a part of building Club Heaven for what it was. To have DJ Tone in that role, that’s really powerful because he’s been a pioneer in the DJ scene locally. \n\n\n\nOur leading character in the film is Marcus, who’s played by Jalen (White). The lead character is just coming back to Detroit after losing his mother and he’s staying with his best friend/roommate. He’s a 20-year-old who basically lost the only person that was an anchor in his life. I knew I wanted someone who had the vulnerability to play those two dualities like, “I’m gonna go out and party,” but also have the opportunity to connect to the sensitivity of dealing with grief and dealing with losing a parental figure. Our lead, Jalen, was the perfect example of that. He had this vulnerability about himself that really connected with me because the lead character is inspired by my own journey. I lost my mom in 2022. I knew what helped me get through a lot of my grief was finding community in these safe spaces, and one of those safe spaces was going out to the club. \n\n\n\nActor Jalen White plays main character Marcus Love, a Black gay man looking to have a fun night at Club Heaven while dealing with the loss of his mother. Credit: Chris Sutton\n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: How did working on this film help you through the grieving process? \n\n\n\nSutton: I don’t deal with grief really well. I’m very much like, “OK, this happened. I need to just push through it.” And sometimes, you can’t push through grief. Doing this film gave me space to look the grief in the eyes and say, “I’m gonna try to make something beautiful out of it.” And another thing that’s actually kind of interesting is the anniversary of my mom’s passing (was on Wednesday), and I have this premiere on Friday. I think the universe works in a lot of wild ways. Some of this was planned, some of it wasn’t planned, but it just reminds me how important the story is to me personally and how important the story is to the community. \n\n\n\nBridgeDetroit: With Club Heaven closing back in the 1990s and Spot Lite closing at the end of this month, why do you think there aren’t many queer spaces in Detroit? \n\n\n\nSutton: That’s a conversation I have quite often professionally and personally. For a lot of, especially intentional Black queer movements, so often they don’t have the physical space to provide the programming, to provide opportunities to build community in-person. We’re really lucky here at LGBT Detroit to have three buildings, but even that is an ongoing thing for us because, as any institution, it takes a lot of hard work to keep these spaces open. We lost the Woodward (Bar and Grill), which was a Black, LGBT staple in our community. That was kind of like my Club Heaven coming into the scene, and we lost that in 2022 to a fire. LGBT Detroit hosted a community conversation around what does that mean for our community to lose one of the only spaces that was predominantly a Black, queer safe space, and I think some people just thought, “Well, somebody will open something else,” or “We’ll just go into spaces that are not intentionally Black and queer and we’ll just try to make room.” For me personally, it’s not the same after we lost the Woodward and Club Heaven. To be honest, losing Spot Lite, that’s gonna leave a big void as well. \n\n\n\nSometimes, these are the only spaces where so much of our community can just feel seen and be free. And when we lose those spaces, where do the people go? So, with this film, I want to continue this conversation around how we protect our safe spaces. ","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/heaven-in-detroit-film-lgbtq-club/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Micah Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:35:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimpaq-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D683%252C1024%26ssl%3D1","slug":"filmmaker-pays-tribute-to-long-closed-lgbtq-space-with-heaven-in-detroit"},{"id":"br0fro","title":"Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on her family’s legacy, her priorities for the city and more | American Black Journal","excerpt":"Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield for a wide-ranging interview about her family’s legacy in Detroit, their influence in the labor movement, and her historic victory as the City of Detroit’s first woman mayor. Portions of the conversation will be shown in the upcom...","content":"Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield for a wide-ranging interview about her family’s legacy in Detroit, their influence in the labor movement, and her historic victory as the City of Detroit’s first woman mayor. Portions of the conversation will be shown in the upcoming Detroit PBS special “Destination Detroit.”\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThis story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\tMayor Sheffield reflects on the people who inspired her political career, the challenges Detroit faces, and her prioities for the city.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-mayor-mary-sheffield-on-her-familys-legacy-her-priorities-for-the-city-and-more-american-black-journal/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Detroit PBS","publishDate":"2026-06-18T19:17:47.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMary-Sheffield.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","slug":"detroit-mayor-mary-sheffield-on-her-familys-legacy-her-priorities-for-the-city-and-more-american-bla"},{"id":"bul7tt","title":"Crowds gather for 2026 Ford Fireworks in Detroit","excerpt":"For some people, the Ford Fireworks are a show. For others, they’re a tradition that starts long before the first firework ever hits the sky.","content":"For some people, the Ford Fireworks are a show. For others, they’re a tradition that starts long before the first firework ever hits the sky.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-3asvk0v8lnhax896","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:43:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fk5bvbk4blp34rq7t%2F1u8uex4n6l449ogs.jpg","slug":"crowds-gather-for-2026-ford-fireworks-in-detroit"},{"id":"ngr1i2","title":"Mr. Andrew David Ashley Jr. Obituary (2026) - Detroit, MI - O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home - Detroit - Legacy obituary","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOOC1hZEFTWTk1aElFR3NqZVV0SGQ0YVNPakpwTjdpMWxBWUxZa2lhV2Q5Z253cFFyREN4VUM3ZmJmX1BVWU1manhSSUFYQkJfcGVCTFd0ekM4dFJQdlpkTkNnTTNzbEVNWGwyUWVIanEwa1BwVmxxWHJsWWluZTJjbHB3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Andrew David Ashley Jr. Obituary (2026) - De...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOOC1hZEFTWTk1aElFR3NqZVV0SGQ0YVNPakpwTjdpMWxBWUxZa2lhV2Q5Z253cFFyREN4VUM3ZmJmX1BVWU1manhSSUFYQkJfcGVCTFd0ekM4dFJQdlpkTkNnTTNzbEVNWGwyUWVIanEwa1BwVmxxWHJsWWluZTJjbHB3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Andrew David Ashley Jr. Obituary (2026) - Detroit, MI - O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home - Detroit</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Legacy obituary</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOOC1hZEFTWTk1aElFR3NqZVV0SGQ0YVNPakpwTjdpMWxBWUxZa2lhV2Q5Z253cFFyREN4VUM3ZmJmX1BVWU1manhSSUFYQkJfcGVCTFd0ekM4dFJQdlpkTkNnTTNzbEVNWGwyUWVIanEwa1BwVmxxWHJsWWluZTJjbHB3?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:41:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mr-andrew-david-ashley-jr-obituary-2026-detroit-mi-oh-pye-iii-funeral-home-detroit-legacy-obituary"},{"id":"7dzht","title":"Enrico Digirolamo Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE5qenQ3YmlZdzVLclEwMTJ3dWY0NDFLc3hHVVI3S3FkbFdkLVpLNkVDdjdQZ3NLbU9tQVRCT2J3ZkJ5d0VhNjgzdHRHSlN5Wm1tVFEzR3lwNWhlNnBpUHJz?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Enrico Digirolamo Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE5qenQ3YmlZdzVLclEwMTJ3dWY0NDFLc3hHVVI3S3FkbFdkLVpLNkVDdjdQZ3NLbU9tQVRCT2J3ZkJ5d0VhNjgzdHRHSlN5Wm1tVFEzR3lwNWhlNnBpUHJz?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Enrico Digirolamo Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE5qenQ3YmlZdzVLclEwMTJ3dWY0NDFLc3hHVVI3S3FkbFdkLVpLNkVDdjdQZ3NLbU9tQVRCT2J3ZkJ5d0VhNjgzdHRHSlN5Wm1tVFEzR3lwNWhlNnBpUHJz?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:57:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"enrico-digirolamo-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"nlypek","title":"Mississippi opens inquiry after police shoot and kill one-year-old during shoplifting call","excerpt":"Calls for justice are growing after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by police responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.Police reportedly fired into the car of a shoplifting suspect. The officer alleged the vehicle was accelerating toward him at the time o...","content":"Calls for justice are growing after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by police responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.Police reportedly fired into the car of a shoplifting suspect. The officer alleged the vehicle was accelerating toward him at the time of that the deadly shooting. The family of the toddler is now seeking an independent autopsy after his death.Their attorney Benjamin Crump questioning the police response, saying, \"They were called over a box of diapers, and a family now has to bury their baby. You cannot put those two things next to each other and call it reasonable policing!\"Kohen's mother, Vellesiya Wiley, was a passenger in the vehicle. She says the car was not moving toward the officers and added she held the toddler up so officers would know there was a baby in the car, just before the shots were fired. Her emotions evident as she said, \"I watched my baby take his first breaths, and watched my baby take his last breath.\"RELATED STORY | A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police sayThe officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative leave. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has promised transparency as they gather evidence, including security and police body camera video of the incident. The MBI says it will release that video only after the investigation is complete.Civil Rights attorney Van Turner called for the video to be released immediately, saying, \"We don't have to wait six to nine months, they can release the body cam footage of the officers. The officers had body cams on. We know if their lives were in danger because we can tell from the body cam footage.\"The driver of the car was critically injured during the shooting, though her injuries are not considered life-threatening. Vellesiya Wiley has not been accused or charged with shoplifting following the incident.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/mississippi-opens-inquiry-after-police-shoot-and-kill-one-year-old-during-shoplifting-call","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jay Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:16:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mississippi-opens-inquiry-after-police-shoot-and-kill-one-year-old-during-shoplifting-call"},{"id":"e2nzk7","title":"Dr. Roger Manela Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTFB6blpqZnlYNHVfMHN1WjNvY1FhOUV6c2YwZUtKTGRnemFVdGJSYnpybWlaX28ybzliYS1KaVRMcXozX0hJdU85UEhlRGMwSnNhZm0wUU56VjVUUzlUNjc4?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Roger Manela Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTFB6blpqZnlYNHVfMHN1WjNvY1FhOUV6c2YwZUtKTGRnemFVdGJSYnpybWlaX28ybzliYS1KaVRMcXozX0hJdU85UEhlRGMwSnNhZm0wUU56VjVUUzlUNjc4?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Roger Manela Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTFB6blpqZnlYNHVfMHN1WjNvY1FhOUV6c2YwZUtKTGRnemFVdGJSYnpybWlaX28ybzliYS1KaVRMcXozX0hJdU85UEhlRGMwSnNhZm0wUU56VjVUUzlUNjc4?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:57:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dr-roger-manela-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"ky2awr","title":"Mahmoud Abbasi Obituary | Rahman Funeral Home | Detroit, MI - Tribute Archive","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9WeXFidXZ5Q0ZsbVpfSUdZTW51cm80WlRZQXV2c3VUa2xZU1BhM2pqcVgyRUtrN08tYXdOZklDT0ZicmRRcEdnWkpOdElvYVpiaVpIRDFrcndpRlhJN05UZmNhcVpzNkZ0dW5XalJ2a256TjA?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mahmoud Abbasi Obituary | Rahman Funeral Home | Detroit, MI</a>  <fon...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9WeXFidXZ5Q0ZsbVpfSUdZTW51cm80WlRZQXV2c3VUa2xZU1BhM2pqcVgyRUtrN08tYXdOZklDT0ZicmRRcEdnWkpOdElvYVpiaVpIRDFrcndpRlhJN05UZmNhcVpzNkZ0dW5XalJ2a256TjA?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mahmoud Abbasi Obituary | Rahman Funeral Home | Detroit, MI</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Tribute Archive</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9WeXFidXZ5Q0ZsbVpfSUdZTW51cm80WlRZQXV2c3VUa2xZU1BhM2pqcVgyRUtrN08tYXdOZklDT0ZicmRRcEdnWkpOdElvYVpiaVpIRDFrcndpRlhJN05UZmNhcVpzNkZ0dW5XalJ2a256TjA?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:25:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"4238-4th-st-detroit-mi-48201-realtorcom"},{"id":"woimxu","title":"GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m. - Bless You Boys","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxNSk9OU3A1X0RLbHdKVFdncUhmVU01RHUzdzFKbk42eU9rVE1ha2xZRkg1djFpbkpnOEM0NGNUSUdhVG5ScVVLSW9kMnRlM3U0TmFOSnNrRlJleFlEZW02WDktMVI5c016bmNJZDV4d0M3Y1VEeDlxTWNBckV5LTBJSGE1QkJ1Q1pSdnB6UGtVc3B1TjJjN3cxVktpUU9oS2ZhTUNtNnRZQzNzSTJZLU5CbzNUQllhQQ?...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxNSk9OU3A1X0RLbHdKVFdncUhmVU01RHUzdzFKbk42eU9rVE1ha2xZRkg1djFpbkpnOEM0NGNUSUdhVG5ScVVLSW9kMnRlM3U0TmFOSnNrRlJleFlEZW02WDktMVI5c016bmNJZDV4d0M3Y1VEeDlxTWNBckV5LTBJSGE1QkJ1Q1pSdnB6UGtVc3B1TjJjN3cxVktpUU9oS2ZhTUNtNnRZQzNzSTJZLU5CbzNUQllhQQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Bless You Boys</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxNSk9OU3A1X0RLbHdKVFdncUhmVU01RHUzdzFKbk42eU9rVE1ha2xZRkg1djFpbkpnOEM0NGNUSUdhVG5ScVVLSW9kMnRlM3U0TmFOSnNrRlJleFlEZW02WDktMVI5c016bmNJZDV4d0M3Y1VEeDlxTWNBckV5LTBJSGE1QkJ1Q1pSdnB6UGtVc3B1TjJjN3cxVktpUU9oS2ZhTUNtNnRZQzNzSTJZLU5CbzNUQllhQQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-20T17:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"gamethread-detroit-tigers-vs-chicago-white-sox-110-pm-bless-you-boys"},{"id":"prsyg7","title":"Justin Verlander’s rough Detroit return takes another hit - Larry Brown Sports","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOSXdlOXlBX0FpdEQ3V2Y0cTNvaUFCdzV5Ukotam4xQ0JfVUZ3U2UyTWJXcGRMWi1NaUQ1aDhQcDNXc203TWhVcWtHLXY0Z3FjZ0VUUEZKRHFwYVEwY3NFUU55S2otSGswTHBKZE9ZWEtWMGdrUkVGc1lMRndIRmtQSGNlZjNIWm9YVW55N09GdWFFOG5NZEdrZlcyaEo3SmlTNXc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Justi...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOSXdlOXlBX0FpdEQ3V2Y0cTNvaUFCdzV5Ukotam4xQ0JfVUZ3U2UyTWJXcGRMWi1NaUQ1aDhQcDNXc203TWhVcWtHLXY0Z3FjZ0VUUEZKRHFwYVEwY3NFUU55S2otSGswTHBKZE9ZWEtWMGdrUkVGc1lMRndIRmtQSGNlZjNIWm9YVW55N09GdWFFOG5NZEdrZlcyaEo3SmlTNXc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Verlander’s rough Detroit return takes another hit</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Larry Brown Sports</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOSXdlOXlBX0FpdEQ3V2Y0cTNvaUFCdzV5Ukotam4xQ0JfVUZ3U2UyTWJXcGRMWi1NaUQ1aDhQcDNXc203TWhVcWtHLXY0Z3FjZ0VUUEZKRHFwYVEwY3NFUU55S2otSGswTHBKZE9ZWEtWMGdrUkVGc1lMRndIRmtQSGNlZjNIWm9YVW55N09GdWFFOG5NZEdrZlcyaEo3SmlTNXc?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-20T10:39:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justin-verlanders-rough-detroit-return-takes-another-hit-larry-brown-sports"},{"id":"xfgl0u","title":"Fireworks stand puts on an explosive show in Oklahoma","excerpt":"An Oklahoma fireworks stand went up in flames over the weekend, according to the Broken Arrow Fire Department.Officials received the call just before 9 p.m. Firefighters quickly brought the scene under control and extinguished the blaze in about 20 minutes.RELATED STORY | Fourth of July fireworks...","content":"An Oklahoma fireworks stand went up in flames over the weekend, according to the Broken Arrow Fire Department.Officials received the call just before 9 p.m. Firefighters quickly brought the scene under control and extinguished the blaze in about 20 minutes.RELATED STORY | Fourth of July fireworks to return to Mount Rushmore despite wildfire riskThere are no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is not yet known.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging the public to prioritize fireworks safety.Always check that fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase those labeled for consumer use. When lighting fireworks, keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby.Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks  even sparklers. Always light fireworks one at a time and never use them while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Nearly 15,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworkrelated injuries in 2024.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Are glow sticks, Silly String and drones alternatives to fireworks?Fireworks are also a source of environmental dangers, including pollution and wildfires.Some safety advocates recommend alternatives such as glow sticks, Silly String, noisemakers, and drones for safer celebrations.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/fireworks-stand-puts-on-an-explosive-show-in-oklahoma","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:08:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fireworks-stand-puts-on-an-explosive-show-in-oklahoma"},{"id":"371pyx","title":"Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate won’t have to testify at upcoming hearing","excerpt":"Efforts by Tyler Robinsons defense team to compel a key witness to testify at his upcoming preliminary hearing failed Monday.Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah college campus last September. A preliminary hearing scheduled for the week of J...","content":"Efforts by Tyler Robinsons defense team to compel a key witness to testify at his upcoming preliminary hearing failed Monday.Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah college campus last September. A preliminary hearing scheduled for the week of July 6 is set to determine whether there is enough evidence against the suspect to proceed to trial.Judge Tony Graf ruled in a hearing held remotely on Monday, denying the defense teams efforts to subpoena Robinsons former roommate, Lance Twiggs, to attend the hearing.RELATED STORY | What we know about Tyler Robinson, the suspect arrested in killing of Charlie KirkThe roommate, who investigators said had a romantic relationship with Robinson, is the source of several key pieces of evidence in the prosecutions case. Prosecutors have said that Robinson confessed to Twiggs and exchanged messages about the shooting.Prosecutors plan to present a recorded statement from Twiggs at the preliminary hearing. The suspects defense team argued that they should have the opportunity to cross-examine Twiggs, who now lives out of state. But the judge ruled that the purpose of the hearing would not be to decide on Robinsons guilt but rather to determine if there is sufficient evidence to move the case forward.The preliminary hearing is limited to determining probable cause and is not a discovery device. The state is constitutionally permitted to rely on reliable hearsay to establish probable cause, Graf said. The defendant has failed to identify specific anticipated testimony that is reasonably likely to negate probable cause.RELATED STORY | Read the text messages prosecutors say suspected Charlie Kirk shooter sent his roommateRobinson attended Mondays hearing remotely from jail with his camera turned off.Mondays hearing left several pending issues unresolved. The issues include the defenses efforts to exclude cameras from the courtroom and the defenses arguments that prosecutors should be sanctioned for speaking to the media about the case. A new hearing will take place on Friday to address those arguments.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspects-roommate-wont-have-to-testify-at-upcoming-hearing","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:05:03.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"charlie-kirk-shooting-suspects-roommate-wont-have-to-testify-at-upcoming-hearing"},{"id":"455ehb","title":"Paul H Keyes Obituary - The Detroit News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1fdHR5T1FVaE13bk5TZU1aTWw1MksyQ3Myb1RLUFMtUTVOMHhjRWtvTE9taVRJek9pZmNXNmI1Y0xLaEctdHBZVGFIMHZwX2NnWnlQNVZoVW1oY191OTdn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Paul H Keyes Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1fdHR5T1FVaE13bk5TZU1aTWw1MksyQ3Myb1RLUFMtUTVOMHhjRWtvTE9taVRJek9pZmNXNmI1Y0xLaEctdHBZVGFIMHZwX2NnWnlQNVZoVW1oY191OTdn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Paul H Keyes Obituary</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Detroit News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE1fdHR5T1FVaE13bk5TZU1aTWw1MksyQ3Myb1RLUFMtUTVOMHhjRWtvTE9taVRJek9pZmNXNmI1Y0xLaEctdHBZVGFIMHZwX2NnWnlQNVZoVW1oY191OTdn?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-19T13:50:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"paul-h-keyes-obituary-the-detroit-news"},{"id":"t9cwh6","title":"Here’s who won $3,000 Gardner White gift card giveaway during 2026 Ford Fireworks","excerpt":"The winner of the $3,000 Gardner White gift card giveaway was announced during our 2026 Ford Fireworks show.The winner was randomly selected and announced at the end of our Ford Fireworks special, around 10:55 p.m. Monday, June 22.Here’s the lucky winner:Theresa Gallagher, of Canton TownshipAnd i...","content":"The winner of the $3,000 Gardner White gift card giveaway was announced during our 2026 Ford Fireworks show.The winner was randomly selected and announced at the end of our Ford Fireworks special, around 10:55 p.m. Monday, June 22.Here’s the lucky winner:Theresa Gallagher, of Canton TownshipAnd in case you missed it, Jerry Harris won our 2026 Super Singer competition!","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/heres-who-won-3000-gardner-white-gift-card-giveaway-during-2026-ford-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"ClickOnDetroit Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:57:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FHJ2D4ZS6QRC4FFZZBYVKLPU7XA.png","slug":"heres-who-won-3000-gardner-white-gift-card-giveaway-during-2026-ford-fireworks"},{"id":"1p7ahc","title":"Watch: Replay of full 2026 Ford Fireworks show in Detroit","excerpt":"Did you miss the 2026 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront? Or do you just want to watch them again?We’ve got you covered! You can watch the entire show in the video above.","content":"Did you miss the 2026 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront? Or do you just want to watch them again?We’ve got you covered! You can watch the entire show in the video above.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/23/watch-replay-of-full-2026-ford-fireworks-show-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Derick Hutchinson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:43:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F7dcbb9bf-ab7e-4064-a400-222843e4a7d3%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"watch-replay-of-full-2026-ford-fireworks-show-in-detroit"},{"id":"7elrcm","title":"Detroit police shoot man carrying an assault-style rifle in downtown Detroit, investigation underway","excerpt":"A young man is in critical condition after being shot by police following an encounter involving an assault-style rifle in downtown Detroit.Update: Armed 19-year-old man shot multiple times by officer after foot pursuit in downtown DetroitPolice said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat...","content":"A young man is in critical condition after being shot by police following an encounter involving an assault-style rifle in downtown Detroit.Update: Armed 19-year-old man shot multiple times by officer after foot pursuit in downtown DetroitPolice said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.The incident occurred on Monday (June 22) when police said an officer spotted the individual carrying the rifle, and police approached him.At some point during the encounter, police said an officer fired their weapon, striking the man.Officials said the individual was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital for treatment and remains in critical condition.Officials said the investigation is ongoing and emphasized that their priority is ensuring the community’s safety and the safe return of teens and young people home.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/detroit-police-shoot-man-carrying-an-assault-style-rifle-in-downtown-detroit-investigation-underway/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:59:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZCCGHELRH5H6PGIN7IL4QPEDKI.jpg","slug":"detroit-police-shoot-man-carrying-an-assault-style-rifle-in-downtown-detroit-investigation-underway"},{"id":"ve48jr","title":"Fireworks Cam Zone: Watch Ford Fireworks from 4 views at once","excerpt":"The Ford Fireworks are back, and that means another year of the Fireworks Cam Zone!Just like last year, we’re offering the Fireworks Cam Zone as part of our coverage of the 2026 Ford Fireworks.We got lots of positive feedback from you, the viewers, when we tried it for the first time during last ...","content":"The Ford Fireworks are back, and that means another year of the Fireworks Cam Zone!Just like last year, we’re offering the Fireworks Cam Zone as part of our coverage of the 2026 Ford Fireworks.We got lots of positive feedback from you, the viewers, when we tried it for the first time during last year’s fireworks. So we’re bringing it back!On the Fireworks Cam Zone page, you’ll be able to watch the fireworks from four different angles, all on the same screen!When the evening of June 22 arrives, just click the link below and choose the Fireworks Cam Zone live stream option below the main video player.Click here to visit the Fireworks Cam Zone page.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/fireworks-cam-zone-watch-ford-fireworks-from-4-views-at-once/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Derick Hutchinson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:55:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FNIG7PIEXKBBA3HVYAYUMISGGVI.png","slug":"fireworks-cam-zone-watch-ford-fireworks-from-4-views-at-once"},{"id":"elmo0l","title":"Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east","excerpt":"An outbreak of tornadoes killed at least two people and left a path of destruction in Illinois and Indiana on Sunday after a tornado earlier in the day killed a person in Kansas.Nearly three dozen tornado reports were logged by the Storm Prediction Center in Illinois and Indiana, as supercell thu...","content":"An outbreak of tornadoes killed at least two people and left a path of destruction in Illinois and Indiana on Sunday after a tornado earlier in the day killed a person in Kansas.Nearly three dozen tornado reports were logged by the Storm Prediction Center in Illinois and Indiana, as supercell thunderstorms roared across the region.In Illinois, Sundays tornadoes piled onto what had already been a record-active year for them in the state. The 149 tornadoes recorded as of June 17 broke the states previous record high for a year of 142 set in 2024, Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford said.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the MidwestSundays tornadoes were part of a more widespread outburst of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds across the Midwest and Plains that knocked out power to tens of thousands. A continuous path of wind damage from southwest Kansas into Oklahoma was caused by a long-lived and powerful thunderstorm cluster called a derecho, a preliminary report from the National Weather Service said.And the threat isnt over on Monday. Tornado chances are low, but the overall storm threat will shift east to cover many more people across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.Deadly tornadoes hit Illinois, KansasAt least two people were killed Sunday in rural Jefferson County, Illinois, around 90 miles southeast of St. Louis, according to county Sheriff Jeff Bullard.Both victims died in separate mobile homes that were destroyed about two to three miles apart, Bullard said. A third home was completely leveled and five other people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Bullard said.The storms damaged at least 20 homes in the county, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Hertenstein said. Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.Earlier Sunday, one person was also found dead in Sedgwick County, Kansas, after a manufactured home was blown off its foundation by an EF2 tornado, the county said in a statement and the National Weather Service later confirmed.Tornadoes also tore through southern Indiana. Around 30 homes were damaged in Gibson County, Sheriff Bruce Vanoven told CNN. Some were completely destroyed, including the house and barn at a farmstead that lost everything, he said.The nearly 100-year-old Blythe Chapel in Owensville, Indiana, was also destroyed.RELATED STORY | El Nio is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costlyWhile Gibson Countys tornado siren system was activated, some sirens in Owensville and Princeton did not sound due to old age. Those are being replaced with new sirens, and the system is being updated so that it can be activated directly by the National Weather Service, according to Vanoven.None of the areas where sirens malfunctioned had tornado damage, he said.The storm tore through a retirement community in neighboring Warrick County, Sheriff Mike Wilder told CNN. Two roofs collapsed at the Park Place Apartments in the town of Newburgh, trapping a woman who had to be rescued by emergency officials, Wilder said. The woman and two others suffered minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene.Also in Newburgh, a woman visiting her parents at a different apartment complex witnessed debris flying everywhere and watched from her car as a tornado ripped through a parking lot and pool.It was like, boom  200 yards from my vehicle, as I sat there with my car in reverse, ready to pull off, KaLisha Puckett told CNN. She said firefighters knocked on her parents door at Bell Pointe Apartments to prepare them to evacuate because of damage to their roof.Farther west, the derecho produced wind gusts over 80 mph when it first erupted Sunday evening in southwest Kansas. The storms then raked through western and central Oklahoma after midnight Monday morning with wind gusts topping 100 mph.In El Reno, Oklahoma, six homes were damagedthree reduced to piles of rubble by the storms, city spokesperson Lyndsay Bayne told CNN. There were no reported injuries, and the city has secured hotel accommodations for three families that required shelter.About 100 miles northwest, in Woodward County, Oklahoma, a BNSF train derailed just after midnight during a powerful thunderstorm. About a mile-long stretch of train cars were blown over, county Sheriff Keith Frutiger told CNN. He was unsure if the train was in motion when the incident occurred.Some of the toppled cars had hazmat placards, but no leaks were reported, he said. Hazmat teams were called to help right those cars, according to Frutiger.Storm threat pushes East on MondayThe same storm system will flare up another round of potentially damaging storms in the East and South on Monday, although the risk of tornadoes is low.Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the major cities in a Level 2 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms. Damaging wind gusts that could down trees and knock out power in spots are the main threat.Heavy rain could also trigger flash flooding and slow down travel from the Mid-Atlantic to the Southern Plains. The downpours will stay north of areas ravaged by floods along the Gulf Coast last week.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/weather/tornadoes-kill-3-in-the-midwest-plains-as-storm-threat-shifts-east","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Briana Waxman, Chris Dolce, Hanna Park, Kate S. Petersen","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:24:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tornadoes-kill-3-in-the-midwest-plains-as-storm-threat-shifts-east"},{"id":"59nsmu","title":"Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Walz over immigration enforcement","excerpt":"A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to harass and retaliate against them.In a ruling unsealed Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz found the dominant purpose of the subpoenas ...","content":"A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to harass and retaliate against them.In a ruling unsealed Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz found the dominant purpose of the subpoenas was to coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration law and to harass and retaliate against them for failing to do so.The subpoenas were served in January as part of an investigation into whether Walz and other officials obstructed or impeded law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | 'Organized brutality:' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz condemns ICE's immigration crackdownThe subpoenas, which seek records, were sent to the offices of Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties.The judge ruled that there appeared to be extremely weak to nonexistent connections between the information sought in the subpoenas and any possible criminal violation. The subpoenas seek materials that largely if not entirely relate to constitutionally protected conduct, the judge wrote, noting that Minnesota has the legal right not to devote its resources to enforcing federal immigration law.The Justice Department is not conducting a criminal investigation, the judge wrote, but is instead using the grand jury process for other (unlawful) purposes.The evidence that the subpoenas were issued for unlawful reasons is overwhelming, the judge said, arguing that the Justice Department has struggled  without success  to identify a single plausible investigatory justification for them.Walz, in a statement, called the ruling a victory for the rule of law and our democracy.The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing criminal investigations into the Presidents political opponents, said Walz, the 2024 Democratic nominee for vice president. This case was just one example of that, but we are seeing daily reminders of this administrations lawlessness  in Minnesota and around the country. We all must continue to seek justice and uphold the rule of law.Ellison said it should disturb every American that Donald Trump is weaponizing the criminal justice system against people he disagrees with.The subpoenas a politically motivated retaliation against our city for lawfully standing up to ICE and fighting for our residents, Her said in a statement, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Frey said the investigation was never about justice, law, and order, but the absence of it.\"IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he is no longer seeking a third termSubpoenaing political opponents because they spoke on behalf of their constituents violates the core tenets of our democracy and human decency, he said.Frey also observed that criticizing government action is not a crime.One of the defining strengths of our democracy is the ability to challenge those in power without fear of retribution. Elected officials have both the right and the responsibility to speak honestly about how government decisions affect the people they serve, he said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/immigration/judge-blocks-doj-subpoenas-targeting-walz-over-immigration-enforcement","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:42:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-blocks-doj-subpoenas-targeting-walz-over-immigration-enforcement"},{"id":"5k0lpq","title":"A summer of art: Check out these exhibits at Detroit’s cultural institutions","excerpt":"For more than 25 years, Olayami Dabls has invited Detroiters into his world of African art, jewelry and colorful outdoor installations through the Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum on the city’s west side. \n\n\n\nSo, the 77-year-old artist was surprised when the co-directors of the Museum of Contempora...","content":"For more than 25 years, Olayami Dabls has invited Detroiters into his world of African art, jewelry and colorful outdoor installations through the Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum on the city’s west side. \n\n\n\nSo, the 77-year-old artist was surprised when the co-directors of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), Jova Lynne and Marie Madison-Patton, contacted him a year ago to ask if he wanted to showcase his work in their space. \n\n\n\n“Jova would come by and look at the exhibits, but never said anything to me about someday doing A, B, C or D,” Dabls told BridgeDetroit. “It’s gonna be hard to come down from this excitement.”\n\n\n\nThe result is the exhibition, “Olayami Dabls: Detroit Cosmologies,” which runs until July 12. The display is the first comprehensive retrospective of Dabls’ career, spanning 45 years and featuring his paintings, sculptures, installations, archival materials and public works. “Detroit Cosmologies” was one of four exhibits MOCAD debuted when it reopened in April after an eight-month renovation project. The others are “This Side of The River,” the first comprehensive museum exhibition dedicated to Detroit-based fiber artist Carole Harris; artist and educator Martha Mysko’s first solo museum exhibition, “Retail Therapy;” and French artist Loris Gréaud’s exhibit, “Cortical: Smoke+Mirrors.” \n\n\n\n“Smoke+Mirrors” closed on June 14, while “This Side of the River” and “Retail Therapy” will be on display until Sunday. \n\n\n\nThe offerings at MOCAD are part of a full slate of shows at Detroit’s cultural institutions this summer, such as the 60th anniversary exhibit, “Luminosity” at the  Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum’s latest exhibit, “The Amplification Project: Women Artists of The Arab Diaspora.” \n\n\n\nIn an email to BridgeDetroit, Lynne said Dabls, Harris and Mysko were the right artists to kick off MOCAD’s new chapter because they represent a distinct part of Detroit’s cultural and artistic landscape.\n\n\n\n“At a moment when we were thinking carefully about what it meant to reopen — not just physically, but symbolically — we wanted to foreground artists whose practices embody experimentation, rigor, care and a deep commitment to community and cultural memory,” she said. \n\n\n\nThe museum’s large renovation project included installing a new HVAC system, front-facing windows and a new roof. \n\n\n\nAn art installation is one of the many features of the exhibition, “Olayami Dabls: Detroit Cosmologies,” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD). The display is the first comprehensive retrospective of Dabls’ career, who is the founder of Dabls Mbad African Art Museum. Credit: Daniel Ribar\n\n\n\nMOCAD also introduced new community-centered spaces, including the Learning Studio geared toward younger visitors and students, and the Knight Community Commons, a gathering space where people can host lectures, performances, meetings and informal gatherings, Lynne said. \n\n\n\nWhen it comes to Dabls’ exhibit, she added that the artist is a “foundational force in Detroit’s cultural history.” \n\n\n\n“His work has shaped the visual and spiritual landscape of the city for decades, and honoring his practice was also a way of acknowledging the generations of Black artists and cultural workers who built creative ecosystems here long before institutions fully recognized them,” Lynne said. \n\n\n\n‘A part of Detroit’s cultural and artistic landscape’ \n\n\n\n“Detroit Cosmologies” showcases works from Dabls’ early days as an artist, such as “Feeling,” a collage from 1985 that features two men and two women sitting on a bench against a gray backdrop. The piece was made for the Wright Museum when Dabls was serving as its first curator and artist-in-residence, according to MOCAD. The exhibition also includes installations dangling with beads Dabls has collected over the years and murals done in his signature style of intricate patterns, bright colors and sprinkles of broken glass. \n\n\n\nDabls said his work, which often consists of pieces made of iron, wood, rocks and mirrors, is a metaphor for the differences between African and European art over the past 500 years. \n\n\n\n“I got that concept from studying the history of my (African) people,” he said. “They use metaphors to solve very serious differences between two people, because when you use a metaphor, you’re removing this disagreement from two people. You’re moving into an arena where you can talk about it without involving the people actually involved. And that’s the way this exhibit has been presented.” \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Lynne said Harris’ exhibit “engages materiality, abstraction, and process with such sensitivity and depth.” \n\n\n\n“This Side of The River,” is the first comprehensive museum exhibition dedicated to Detroit-based fiber artist Carole Harris.  Credit: Daniel Ribar\n\n\n\n“Her practice invites viewers into a space of contemplation and emotional resonance, offering a quiet but powerful meditation on memory, transformation, and form,” she said. \n\n\n\nHarris told BridgeDetroit that “This Side of The River,” explores Black people’s history with the Detroit River and Windsor through abstract art and quilting. \n\n\n\n“It (the river) was once a destination on the Underground Railroad, as travelers were on their way to Canada,” she said. “They had to come through Detroit on the way to Canada, so in essence, Detroit was kind of the destination as well. I often do work about the city, and this was just another way of addressing that.” \n\n\n\nFamily and music are also themes in the exhibit and Harris’ overall body of work, which goes back to the 1970s. Her first solo exhibition took place in 1977 at Gallery 7, a former Detroit art space dedicated to Black artists that was founded by acclaimed artist Charles McGee. \n\n\n\nOne of the pieces in the exhibit is , “Playing on the Edge,” which features a large piece of black fabric surrounded by quilted squares of multicolored patterns. \n\n\n\nHarris said she hopes museum visitors leave with a new appreciation for fiber art as well as the works of Dabls and Mysko. \n\n\n\n“MOCAD is a very special place,” she said. “MOCAD is one of several institutions that I’m exhibiting in this year, but it’s probably the most significant because it’s in my hometown and I have not had a show of this magnitude and the scope here in the city. I was very pleased and honored that they asked me.” \n\n\n\nCelebrating 60 years of history  \n\n\n\nAt the Wright Museum, “Luminosity,” is still on display. The exhibit opened last year for the institution’s 60th anniversary and runs until July 19. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography and more, “Luminosity” consists of more than 60 artworks from present-day and late Detroit artists, as well as works from the museum’s archive.\n\n\n\nFor the exhibition, the Wright Museum worked with Vera Ingrid Grant, an Ann Arbor-based curator who has produced several national and international exhibitions, said Lance Wheeler, the Wright’s vice president of learning and engagement. \n\n\n\n“Luminosity” celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and consists of more than 60 artworks from present-day and late Detroit artists, as well as works from the museum’s archive.  Credit: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\n\n\n\nThe museum put out a call for artists and then Grant and Jennifer Evans, the vice president of exhibitions and collections, selected the 30-plus artists who are in the show, he said. Some of those include Terrell Anglin, Sydney James, Elonte Davis, and Jonathan Harris, as well as late artists like Harold Neal and Glanton Dowdell. \n\n\n\nWheeler said it was important to honor Detroit artists who have passed because with the living artists showcasing art regarding the present and the future, the museum couldn’t forget about the artists of the past. \n\n\n\n“Mentioning those artists who were icons and legacy artists…helps to build a foundation, and so, it’s always important to remember what direction we’re going into the future,” he said. “We have individuals who paved the way for young artists, but also just Black culture as a whole, and that’s why they’re incorporated in this exhibition.” \n\n\n\nAlso on display is “The Bias Inside Us” which runs until July 12. The exhibition and community engagement project is from the Smithsonian’s Traveling Exhibition Service and explores the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is interactive, Wheeler said, featuring scenarios where visitors have to make certain decisions and deal with the consequences. \n\n\n\n“We all know that bias is a human trait and we all have it, but it’s really not the first thought that you have; it’s the second decision that dictates what those biases are,” he said. “This exhibition helps us first to recognize the influence and impact on our own behavior, and then it also challenges us to play an active role in how we show up in the world.” \n\n\n\nTo accompany the exhibit, the Wright Museum will host an event from 11 a.m. to1 p.m. on June 27 titled “Bias in health: Race, access and care.” Audiences will consider how race, socioeconomic status and systemic structures influence who receives care, how care is delivered and the quality of that care through guided discussions and reflective engagement, according to the Wright Museum’s website. \n\n\n\n“The Bias Inside Us” is an interactive exhibit that explores the social science, psychology and consequences of implicit bias. Credit: Science Museum of Minnesota\n\n\n\nHighlighting Arab women artists \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, the Detroit Historical Museum recently opened its latest exhibit, “The Amplification Project: Women Artists of the Arab Diaspora,” which focuses on migration, inheritance and life among different cultural geographies from Arab women artists connected to Michigan. \n\n\n\nRunning until Sept. 13, the display is a collaboration between the museum and The Amplification Project, a worldwide digital archive documenting art, photography, literature and other forms of media shaped by forced migration, displacement and cultural survival.\n\n\n\n“It allows artists who are involved in refugeehood to preserve their artworks, to have their own archive, to have a legacy,” said project co-founder Biba Sheikh. \n\n\n\n“Women Artists of the Arab Diaspora” features several artists, such as Leila Abdelrazaq, Malak Cherri, Ibaa Ismail, Razaan Killawi and Marguerite Dabaie. \n\n\n\n“She (Marguerite Dabaie) has a series of illustrations and comics talking about generational trauma, growing up in a place that you don’t belong and can never belong and feeling like you only could belong to Palestine,” she said. “It’s very smart.” \n\n\n\nIn addition to comics, the exhibit features an array of mixed media, like paintings, installations, film, poetry and recorded narration inspired by hakawati, a centuries-old tradition of Arabic oral storytelling, according to the museum website. \n\n\n\nSheikh wants museum visitors to know that women of the Arab diaspora are people just like everyone else. \n\n\n\n“I want to create events and exhibitions that people remember for the rest of their life,” she said. “I hope that they will delve into it in a way that’s not touristic, not just like a person walking through the rooms of a hotel, but really reading the texts and trying to decipher what the exhibition is about.”","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-cultural-art-institutions-summer-2026/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Micah Walker","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FOlayami-Dabls-1-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C684%26ssl%3D1","slug":"a-summer-of-art-check-out-these-exhibits-at-detroits-cultural-institutions"},{"id":"itksr1","title":"Officer involved shooting in downtown Detroit","excerpt":"During the arrest, police say another person from the group began walking away from the scene. The suspect was armed, according to authorities, and began fleeing the scene on foot.","content":"During the arrest, police say another person from the group began walking away from the scene. The suspect was armed, according to authorities, and began fleeing the scene on foot.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-fgc8rx9x4w4zvegx","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:31:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fw0aakv2z0d0244q8%2Fsue03d8yoj0t8c29.jpg","slug":"officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-detroit"},{"id":"8cwtb2","title":"Belle Isle reaches max vehicle capacity for Ford Fireworks","excerpt":"Belle Isle has reached max capacity and is closed to vehicles, park officials announced.The island is closed to vehicles, but bikes and pedestrians can still enter.The announcement was made just after 6 p.m. on Monday.","content":"Belle Isle has reached max capacity and is closed to vehicles, park officials announced.The island is closed to vehicles, but bikes and pedestrians can still enter.The announcement was made just after 6 p.m. on Monday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/belle-isle-reaches-max-vehicle-capacity-for-ford-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:47:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FPHF5Q2OXU5AWHMWEODVJKT23AI.jpg","slug":"belle-isle-reaches-max-vehicle-capacity-for-ford-fireworks"},{"id":"vvugju","title":"Super Singer competition: 4 finalists compete live during 2026 Ford Fireworks","excerpt":"We’re down to the final four contestants in our Super Singer competition, and it’s time for you to help us pick a winner!Detroit’s longtime, best-loved singing competition returned this year, and the four finalists will perform live for you during our presentation of the Ford Fireworks on June 22...","content":"We’re down to the final four contestants in our Super Singer competition, and it’s time for you to help us pick a winner!Detroit’s longtime, best-loved singing competition returned this year, and the four finalists will perform live for you during our presentation of the Ford Fireworks on June 22, 2025.We have narrowed down the pool of contestants to four finalists:Jazmine Young, of DetroitJannah G, of Auburn HillsJerry Harris, of PontiacNathan Gardner, of Canton TownshipAll four will sing LIVE on stage Monday, June 22, and then you’ll vote to determine the winner.Voting will open around 9:40 p.m. Monday -- right after the fourth and final performance of the night.Click here to visit the voting page.Click here to view the full terms and conditions.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/contests/2026/06/22/super-singer-competition-4-finalists-compete-live-during-2026-ford-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"ClickOnDetroit.com Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:55:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F3CD5XYWE65HCDIX7PYIHMBBAZQ.png","slug":"super-singer-competition-4-finalists-compete-live-during-2026-ford-fireworks"},{"id":"fkgpa9","title":"Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina","excerpt":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)  Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup.The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another standout performance, one that began with frustration after missin...","content":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)  Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup.The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another standout performance, one that began with frustration after missing a penalty kick and ended in pure elation with another victory.Messi, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored both goals in his teams 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. That gave him 18, six days after his first-ever hat trick in the tournament had matched Germany striker Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 World Cup goals.Beyond anything Im so happy for the win, Messi said. It was huge, tough and difficult. It would allow us to be relaxed to whats ahead. All matches in this World Cup are very even, very intense. Im enjoying this moment and craving to enjoy with my teammates.The first goal against Austria came in the 38th minute and two days before his 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the sixth consecutive World Cup game in which Messi has scored  joining France striker Just Fontaine and Brazil great Jairzinho as only players to do so.That was about a half-hour after he missed a penalty kick with a chance to match the record.There were moments when I was really angry about missing the penalty, but I was able to make up for it, said Messi, who has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards as the best player in Europe.Argentina advanced to the knockout round by winning its first two group games. Messi also scored all of his team's goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.Messi added his 18th World Cup goal in the waning seconds of stoppage time when he shot one through several defenders after the first attempt was turned away by goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.I knew it wasnt going to be easy, Messi said in translated remarks. The way things are going in the World Cup, the way its being played, its a very even game. No one is giving away anything.The goal record became Messi's alone in the first half when he caught Schlager leaning the wrong way after Thiago Almada let Facuno Medinas pass go by him and directly onto Messi's left foot from about 20 yards.I have no more words to talk about Leo,\" Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter.As the ball went into the net on the record 17th goal, Messi ran toward a corner and thrust his right arm into the air to celebrate the mark with the decidedly pro-Argentina crowd among the 70,649 fans in the sold-out home of the NFLs Dallas Cowboys.Someone who is 39 years old and can score two goals, and five goals overall at the beginning of the World Cup, well, that makes a difference,\" Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said through an interpreter. We knew that he is on a level of his own, and Lionel Messi showed us today that hes one of the best, and he is the best.There had been a gasp from those same fans when Messi missed the penalty kick in the ninth minute.His left-footed attempt went just wide of the right post. He is now 4 of 7 on penalty kicks in regulation play at the World Cup with misses in three consecutive tournaments.Klose played in 24 World Cup matches for Germany, which wrapped up his fourth tournament by winning the 2014 final 1-0 in extra time over Messi and Argentina.In an interview published on June 12, Klose said he expected Messi to break the scoring record.With the larger field of competing teams there are more games and so more chances to score goals. And I assume Argentina and France will go far,\" Klose told German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung. \"Thats perfectly OK, the record will be broken eventually anyhow and Messi is welcome to be the one who does it. Im a big fan of Messi, always have been. Messi is a genius.Messis hat trick in the previous game, in his 200th international appearance, came 20 years to the date of his World Cup debut in Germany, when he also scored. Monday was his FIFA-record 28th match in the tournament.The penalty kick came after Lautaro Martinez was running free in the box and was tackled from behind by Xaver Schlager and Stefan Posch, the defender playing with a broken jaw.Play continued for more than a minute with Martinez still on the ground near the goal. When the game was stopped for him, officials reviewed the play and called the penalty.Messis father has been undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, the family said in a statement last week while not providing any specific details. The 68-year-old Jorge Messi has played a key role in his third sons soccer career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field.Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria, and said after that match his tears came following some tough days not related to soccer.___AP Sports Writer James Ellingworth in Duesseldorf, Germany, contributed to this report.___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lionel-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-with-his-17th-goal-for-argentina","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"By STEPHEN HAWKINS","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:37:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lionel-messi-becomes-top-scorer-in-world-cup-history-with-two-more-goals-for-argentina"},{"id":"5jitsn","title":"Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's match","excerpt":"The Iranian national football team left a handwritten note in its locker room following its group stage match against Belgium on Sunday.The note stated that the players came to the United States with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity.RELATED STORY | Visa denials, high ticket pric...","content":"The Iranian national football team left a handwritten note in its locker room following its group stage match against Belgium on Sunday.The note stated that the players came to the United States with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity.RELATED STORY | Visa denials, high ticket prices, Ebola shadow 2026 World CupThey also thanked Los Angeles for its hospitality.In its final line, the note read:May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations.Irans national team now travels to Seattle for its final group stage match against Egypt on Friday, June 26. A win would boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the USAfter Sundays match, Iranian national team player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said he doesnt want to focus on recent challenges, and that the squad is now concentrating on recovery and preparing for the trip to Seattle.We hope to get there as soon as possible to adapt, he said. We dont ask for much. We just ask for the same procedure as all the other 47 teams. Hopefully, we can bring everyone who is involved and help us with us.The teams home base has been in Tijuana, Mexico, rather than Arizona, where they were originally scheduled to stay  the result of travel restrictions affecting the team. The Iranian Football Federation has said in recent days that it plans to file a complaint with FIFA over the situation.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/iran-football-team-leaves-note-of-gratitude-and-peace-following-sundays-match","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kelly Broderick","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:34:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"iran-football-team-leaves-note-of-gratitude-and-peace-following-sundays-match"},{"id":"by6sst","title":"Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP)  Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.Davis died in hi...","content":"NEW YORK (AP)  Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.Davis died in his Manhattan apartment, weeks after being hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue, his publicist Aliza Rabinoff said.To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations, the statement read.Many artists mourned his passing on Monday. Carlos Santana called him a visionary. Michael Bubl said the music executive believed in people and their dreams. Patti Smith thanked Davis for a half century of love and support.Unlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, Davis' might only seemed to grow, spanning multiple genres and labels. Into his later years, he was directing the careers of everyone from Barry Manilow to American Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. And his exclusive pre-Grammys gala, held the Saturday night before the Sunday award show every year since 1975, continued to be an institution.Clives talent has always been seeing and hearing what other people dont, former President Barack Obama said in a video message played at this years gala. A Brooklyn backgroundClive Jay Davis was born on April 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, where he grew up in the Crown Heights neighborhood. His father was an electrician and traveling salesman. He attended New York University and then Harvard Law School, eventually landing a job as an in-house lawyer at Columbia Records.Davis always had a knack for business, and by 1967, became president of the company, just seven years after being hired as an attorney. He cited attending the Monterey International Pop Festival that year as pivotal; it eventually led him to bringing Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Neil Diamond and many other groups to the label  bringing a counterculture spirit to a company that had resisted rock n roll.Davis took big swings in the music industry, particularly in his support for Black artists, beginning when he signed Gamble and Huffs Philadelphia International Records in 1971.In 2015, the NAACP recognized Davis for his groundbreaking work by presenting him with the Vanguard Award. And last summer, Davis was presented with the Apollo Theaters Apollo Legacy Award and inducted onto its Walk of Fame. An unrivaled careerHis success stories were staggering, with Houston a crowning achievement and devastating tragedy: Davis signed her to his Arista record label when she was just a teen and turned her into America's reigning pop princess.Houston racked up multiple No. 1 hits and became one of the top-selling artists in pop history before drug abuse hobbled her career. She died in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2012, hours before she was to appear at Davis' annual pre-Grammy Awards gala. He had been convinced she was turning her life around.Maybe I should have been more skeptical, Davis wrote in his 2013 memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life, but Ive always been optimistic, and I felt hopeful. It felt like old times.He also launched the career of multiplatinum, multiple-Grammy winner Keys  and was quick to note other talents he signed, including Joplin and Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears and other all-timers, as he so often put it.I signed Patti Smith, the great Renaissance woman ... I signed Lou Reed ... I signed the Grateful Dead, he proudly touted in an interview with The Associated Press in 1999.He also signed the then up-and-coming producer Sean Diddy Combs to a label deal with his Bad Boy Records. Under Davis, the label would have some of its biggest successes, most notably with late rap icon the Notorious B.I.G. That was long before the hip-hop mogul Diddy would be incarcerated, convicted of violating the federal Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for any sexual crime. An exec who built lifelong careersDavis didn't simply have an eye for new talent  he also knew how to keep veterans relevant, decades after their first hit. Aretha Franklin, whose legend was made at Atlantic Records, flourished in her later years at Arista, as did Luther Vandross, who made his last albums for another Davis label, J Records.It was Davis who conceived of the 1999 album Supernatural, which paired guitar god Santana with some of the day's hottest talents. The record won a record-tying eight Grammys and gave Santana more success than he had ever enjoyed in his decades-long career.And he had middle-aged star Rod Stewart trade in his rock hits for standards from The Great American Songbook. The album, released in 2003, sold millions and was so successful it spawned four titles in all.Davis didnt always make the right choices; he turned down a chance to sign up Meat Loaf. And he and his collaborators didnt always agree.He and producer David Foster fought bitterly over the arrangement for Houstons all-time hit, a cover of Dolly Partons I Will Always Love You. Davis won that fight  and the song was published with its iconic a cappella intro.And Manilow strongly objected to recording I Write the Songs, noting that he didnt even write the song, a Bruce Johnston ballad that became a signature hit for Manilow, who would have similar latter-day success mining the music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.He's just brilliant at picking ideas he thinks the public will connect, raved Manilow, who had worked with Davis since he was a budding singer at Columbia Records. But not an infallible figureDavis also had his struggles. Though he became president of Columbia Records in 1967 after joining the label in 1960 as a lawyer, by 1973 he was gone in a bitter fallout. The label accused him of mismanagement of funds and he was fired. Although Davis says he was later cleared, it wasn't the end of his problems; he later was indicted on tax evasion charges, pleaded guilty to one count and had to pay a $10,000 fine.However, Davis would declare victory: He says Columbia gave him the money to start Arista to resolve the dispute, and the label would become a huge success with artists like country superstars Brooks & Dunn, sassy R&B group TLC, Babyface, Houston, Franklin and others.The label had huge success with a debut act  Milli Vanilli. But the male pop duo would become the embarrassment of the industry when, after winning a Grammy, it was revealed that they weren't actually singing their songs (Davis blamed the debacle on the label's European division, which he said signed them; the group was later stripped of its best new artist Grammy).In 1999, as Arista was celebrating its 25th anniversary, Davis faced another crisis: The label's then-parent company, BMG Entertainment, a division of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, wanted him to retire; most of its executives were eased out by 60, and Davis was in his mid-60s.In 2000, despite support from his superstar roster, the company ousted him in favor of producer and songwriter Antonio L.A. Reid, who would later become chairman of Island/Def Jam. Still, Davis' successes were manyHowever, instead of severing its ties with Davis, BMG helped him launch J Records in what BMG has described as the largest record company startup ever created. Vandross was one of his initial artists, along with forgettable acts like the boy-band O-Town.J Records was a success from the start, though, and only grew in stature with the arrival of a young singer named Keys, a piano-playing singer-songwriter with powerful pipes and dramatic R&B songs. Keys' albums would go on to sell millions and win several Grammys.His influence grew even more when Davis was tapped for BMG's U.S. division.He became a key backer of the careers of the winners of American Idol, guiding many albums to platinum status. The show's link to Sony BMG came through a deal between Davis and 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by Idol creator Simon Fuller.In 2007, however, Davis disagreed with the direction of Clarkson's My December, and she publicly criticized him. The album was a flop, and she later apologized.In 2008, Sony BMG replaced Davis as chairman and chief executive officer of the BMG label group, giving him the title of chief creative officer.He was serving as worldwide chief creative officer at Sony Music Entertainment up until his death. A love-filled personal lifeIn his memoir, Davis confirmed longtime rumors that he was bisexual and had been living with a man in recent years.Do I feel I could have been similarly attracted to a woman? Davis wrote. The answer is yes.He is survived by his four children, sons Fred, Doug and Mitchell, daughter Lauren, and his eight grandchildren Austin, Charlie, Matthew, Hayley, Harper, Sloane, Billie and Cody, two great grandchildren, cousin Jo Schuman and partner Greg Schriefer.His family shared a loving statement on Monday.Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clives greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives.___This story has been corrected. Houston died in Beverly Hills, not Los Angeles.___Former AP writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody was the main writer of this obituary.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/obituaries/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY and MARIA SHERMAN","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:11:38.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94"},{"id":"lbcb3z","title":"Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids","excerpt":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","content":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/working-parents-work-kids-balance-survey","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:03:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwork-life-balance-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"majority-of-working-parents-say-they-take-care-of-work-related-tasks-when-theyre-with-their-kids"},{"id":"gvtlr2","title":"MDHHS director stepping down","excerpt":"Hertel led the division for several years while serving under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, including during the pandemic. While she will be tackling a new chapter in her career, it's unclear where her next position will be. \n\n\nAmy Epkey has been promoted to acting director of the agency. She will assum...","content":"Hertel led the division for several years while serving under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, including during the pandemic. While she will be tackling a new chapter in her career, it's unclear where her next position will be. \n\n\nAmy Epkey has been promoted to acting director of the agency. She will assume the role on July 1.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-jvfql3359hpn1yzx","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:39:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fnd6goo18tji10ug3%2F3l1dn9ixx8ubmuoj.jpg","slug":"mdhhs-director-stepping-down"},{"id":"ad9yn4","title":"Detroit man charged after allegedly burning, torturing a raccoon, posting video online","excerpt":"Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit, in connection with burning and torturing a raccoon. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:44 a.m., at a residence in the 12000 block of Washburn Street, where it is alleged that Montgomery tortured and ...","content":"Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit, in connection with burning and torturing a raccoon. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:44 a.m., at a residence in the 12000 block of Washburn Street, where it is alleged that Montgomery tortured and burned a raccoon. It is further alleged that Montgomery posted a video on social media depicting the raccoon being burned alive. An investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to the 38-year-old man’s arrest on June 20, 2026.Officials said more complete facts and evidence will be placed on the record in court at the preliminary examination. Montgomery has been charged with one count of animals, killing/torturing, third degree. He was arraigned on June 22 in the afternoon at the 36th District Court and received a $20,000 personal bond with a GPS tether. The probable cause conference is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and the preliminary examination is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/detroit-man-charged-after-allegedly-burning-torturing-a-raccoon-posting-video-online/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:23:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F231b1d8d-0250-4182-b7e1-e48db9769ae3%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"detroit-man-charged-after-allegedly-burning-torturing-a-raccoon-posting-video-online"},{"id":"k5jhc7","title":"France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths","excerpt":"France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave combining daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country  the largest in the E...","content":"France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave combining daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country  the largest in the European Union  is entering unrelenting conditions that aren't forecast to ease before Friday.Meteo France called the heat wave exceptionally intense, similar to the August 2003 heat wave, but with a still uncertain duration. France introduced a heat watch warning system after that heat wave, when the highest temperatures in over half a century caused an estimated 15,000 deaths, many of older people in apartments and retirement homes without air conditioning.RELATED STORY | Record-breaking El Nio possible, bringing extreme weather, experts warnEurope is the worlds fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing at twice the speed as the global average since the 1980s, according to the European Unions Copernicus Climate Change Service.Human-caused climate change is tied to increasing extreme weather, and U.N. climate agency projections say the next five years should shatter more heat records.A country with little air-conditioning sweltersMultiple towns in western and central France experienced their hottest night ever Sunday to Monday, Meteo France said.Paris baked through its hottest night for June, not getting below 24.2 C (75.5 F). The French capital broke another June record with 37.7 C (99.9 F) recorded Monday afternoon.The weather service warned of even hotter nights: This will continue through the end of the week, with heat levels never before recorded across more than three-quarters of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.The heat wave worsened air quality in Paris as it causes the formation of ozone that traps pollution. The air quality monitoring agency in the Paris region said pollutants were likely to exceed the recommended threshold.In a country without widespread air-conditioning, people tried to adapt. Education minister Edouard Geffray said 1,352 schools were closed on Monday due to the heat, while several thousand adjusted their schedules, with students released earlier and classes relocated in air-conditioned rooms.Deaths are reported in rivers and a parked carA growing swath of France, spreading on Monday to more than half its regions, was under a red alert for heat, with areas forecast to suffer highs past 40 C and nights not dropping below 20 C.Broadcasts on the Paris transport network urged commuters to hydrate. Medical specialists warned of the potentially deadly combination of drinking alcohol in extreme heat. Authorities cracked down on alcohol consumption in public.Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in rivers, despite warnings about currents and other dangers.Two children, aged 2 and 4, were found dead on Monday in their familys car in a parking lot in the southern town of Carpentras, French media reported, quoting the public prosecutors office. Government messages warned parents not to leave children unattended in cars.Heat warnings spread in EuropeIn the United Kingdom, the weather office issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, saying temperatures could exceed 37 C (99 F) in the shade and could rise to 40 C in parts of England and Wales.The Met Office said extreme temperatures could cause heat-sensitive equipment to fail, including power and mobile phone services.Over the last four years, more than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes, and most of those were preventable, the World Health Organizations Europe office said this month. The above-average temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Earths climate is now 'out of balance,' new global report warnsThe EU monitoring agency found that in Europe and globally, 2024 was the hottest year on record and the continent experienced its second-highest number of heat stress days.Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.The burning of gasoline, oil and coal, plus deforestation, wildfires and many kinds of factories, release heat-trapping gasses that cause climate change.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/weather/france-sizzles-in-punishing-heat-that-is-already-causing-deaths","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:59:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"france-sizzles-in-punishing-heat-that-is-already-causing-deaths"},{"id":"14zhcn","title":"US stocks drift near their records in mixed trading after oil prices fall","excerpt":"U.S. stocks are drifting near their records Monday after trading resumed following a three-day weekend for Wall Street.The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, coming off its 11th winning week in the last 12, and pulled 1.7% below its all-time high set early this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1...","content":"U.S. stocks are drifting near their records Monday after trading resumed following a three-day weekend for Wall Street.The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, coming off its 11th winning week in the last 12, and pulled 1.7% below its all-time high set early this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 131 points, or 0.3%, as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1% lower.In the oil market, prices eased following talks over the weekend between the United States and Iran on their war. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said they created a \"good foundation for a successful final deal.\"RELATED STORY | US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since MarchAn end to the war could clear the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers and allow for the undisputed resumption of deliveries from the Persian Gulf. Iran's military had said Saturday that it closed the Strait of Hormuz again, though U.S. Central Command has disputed that.The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil fell 2.8% to $78.29, closer to its roughly $70 price from before the war. Benchmark U.S. crude oil fell 2.3% to $74.14 per barrel.The lower oil prices, though, did not pull down Treasury yields in the bond market. Yields have been climbing because of speculation that the Federal Reserve may have to hike interest rates this year in order to keep a lid on inflation, which has been accelerating because of expensive oil caused by the Iran war. Economists expect a report on Thursday to show a measure of inflation for U.S. consumers sped up to 4.1% in May from 3.8% in April.The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.49% from 4.46% late Thursday and from just 3.97% before the war.Traders are betting on a nearly 90% chance the Fed will raise its federal funds rate at least once by the end of the year, with a small minority calling for four increases. That's up from the 57% chance seen just a week ago, according to data from CME Group.RELATED STORY | Consumer confidence dented with gas prices around $4.50 and inflation still elevatedHigh yields in bond markets worldwide caused by worries about inflation have already been threatening to slow economies and undercut prices for all kinds of investments. High yields particularly hurt investments seen to be the most expensive, which raises the pressure on companies that have soared in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology.SpaceX fell 10.4% to drop toward $165. It's heading toward a third straight loss following a big three-day run since its ballyhooed debut on the U.S. stock market, when it initially sold its stock at $135 per share.Elsewhere on Wall Street, AbbVie climbed 5.4% after saying it agreed to buy Apogee Therapeutics and its potential treatments for patients with dermatologic, respiratory and other related inflammatory and immunological diseases. Apogee Therapeutics soared 46.7% following the announcement of the deal, valued at roughly $10.9 billion.In stock markets abroad, the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 rose 0.6% after Keir Starmer said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks.In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.5% and ended at another all-time high, led by AI stocks. South Korea's Kospi gained 0.7% to its own record, helped by AI-related companies.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/us-stocks-drift-near-their-records-in-mixed-trading-after-oil-prices-fall","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:55:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-stocks-drift-near-their-records-in-mixed-trading-after-oil-prices-fall"},{"id":"5q6xl","title":"Rochester considers new rules for e-bikes, bikes on downtown sidewalks to protect pedestrians","excerpt":"City leaders in Rochester are weighing a proposal to regulate bikes, e-bikes, and motorized devices on certain downtown sidewalks and to create a “pedestrian safety zone.”The ordinance, presented to the Rochester City Council by police Chief George T. Rouhib Jr., of the Rochester Police Departmen...","content":"City leaders in Rochester are weighing a proposal to regulate bikes, e-bikes, and motorized devices on certain downtown sidewalks and to create a “pedestrian safety zone.”The ordinance, presented to the Rochester City Council by police Chief George T. Rouhib Jr., of the Rochester Police Department, would require riders to dismount and walk their bikes or devices along a stretch of Main Street from Second Street to Romeo Road.“It’s based on the complaints that we get from business owners and citizens,” the chief told council members as he outlined the plan in a city council meeting.Some pedestrians told Local 4 they support adding regulations.“I do think you shouldn’t be blasting through downtown on an e-bike,” Sarah said. “ It’s like common sense. You shouldn’t be blasting through on any kind of bike because you might crash into somebody.”The proposal is aimed at improving safety for people on foot and reducing conflicts on sidewalks, the chief said, calling them narrow.“The bottom line is they’re way too narrow,” the chief said during the meeting.A rough measurement along one portion of Main Street showed the sidewalk to be just over 14 feet wide, but obstacles such as planters, signs, and patio areas further limit the space available for bikes and pedestrians to navigate.Emily, who walks downtown with her children, said she hopes the change is approved.“Yeah, especially because they’re kids, they’re a little harder to see, so it’s really scary with them when people are going really fast,” Emily said.Not everyone is on board. One woman Local 4 spoke with off-camera said she opposes the plan, arguing the proposed zone is too long to require riders to walk their bikes rather than ride them.The draft ordinance includes fines of up to $100 for a first offense. It also specifies that the rules would not apply to people with disabilities who rely on motorized devices for mobility.A city hall staff member said the proposal is expected to come back before the City Council next month.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/rochester-considers-new-rules-for-e-bikes-bikes-on-downtown-sidewalks-to-protect-pedestrians/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Khalil Maycock","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:01:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Ffdeb7720-83e2-44bb-9a55-3bc54b919a76%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"rochester-considers-new-rules-for-e-bikes-bikes-on-downtown-sidewalks-to-protect-pedestrians"},{"id":"4cu098","title":"Why Rochester Road in Troy is such a mess right now -- and when drivers can expect relief","excerpt":"Construction on Rochester Road in Troy is creating major headaches for drivers and nearby businesses, with two separate projects running simultaneously just miles apart.Two projects, one big impactThe larger of the two projects is a reconstruction of Rochester Road between Sylvanwood and Barclay ...","content":"Construction on Rochester Road in Troy is creating major headaches for drivers and nearby businesses, with two separate projects running simultaneously just miles apart.Two projects, one big impactThe larger of the two projects is a reconstruction of Rochester Road between Sylvanwood and Barclay -- the current phase of a multi-year effort that also covered Sylvanwood to South Boulevard last year. The project is funded through a combination of a $22 million federal and Michigan Department of Transportation grant and approximately $5.6 million from the City of Troy.The work includes widening the road and creating a concrete boulevard. All lanes are expected to reopen by the end of 2026, with full restoration finishing in 2027.A few miles south, near Big Beaver Road, crews are replacing concrete slabs on Rochester Road from I-75 to Torpey Road. That work began in earlier this month and is expected to wrap up by early August 2026.Long Lake intersection closureOn June 17, the city closed the intersection of eastbound Long Lake Road at Rochester Road for at least three weeks to allow for paving. Westbound Long Lake Road remains open.The city said it weighed several options before moving forward with a full closure, ultimately determining it was the most efficient path forward.“A partial closure would have significantly extended the construction schedule, so a full closure was chosen as the most efficient option to minimize overall disruption to motorists, residents, and businesses,” the city said in a statement.Businesses feeling the pinchFor businesses along Rochester Road, the timing is painful -- and for some, the lack of advance notice made it worse.Grant Vandekerkhoff, store manager at The HoneyBaked Ham Company on Long Lake Road, said foot traffic has dropped dramatically since the closure began.“We’ll go sometimes hours and see like three people in total,” Vandekerkhoff said.He said he found out about the closure almost by accident.“There was no warning about it. I was driving to work one day -- actually the day before it was supposed to close down -- and I just saw the sign that said, ‘Hey, we’re closing this on the 17th.’ I said, what? Why?” Vandekerkhoff said.He’s not asking for the work to stop, just more communication going forward.“Just more heads up so then we can plan an attack for it instead of having to play immediate defense,” Vandekerkhoff said.A gas station owner with multiple locations along Rochester Road told Local 4 the construction is also severely hurting his business, as many drivers are taking detours and avoiding the area altogether.Drivers frustrated, but hopefulCommuters in the area say the disruptions are affecting their daily routines.“My GPS, any time I want to take I-75, I can’t take it from here. I have to go all the way to the 14 Mile,” said Masud Hossain.“It sucks for us. I live right next to it and it’s such a pain to get anywhere on Long Lake,” said Jacob Egelski.“They say it’s the state flower and it really does ring true,” said Chris Estrada.Despite the frustration, residents say they’re hoping for a quick resolution.“I’m hoping this pain will be over soon,” Hossain said.“I hope it’s over as quick as possible,” Egelski said.City acknowledges the inconvenienceThe City of Troy says it understands the burden the project is placing on the community and is committed to finishing on time.“We are aware that the Rochester Road Project has been an inconvenience to many, and we continue to work diligently to ensure it will be completed in a timely manner, with the ultimate goal of providing a safer, improved road for travel,” the city said.In the meantime, drivers are advised to seek alternate routes where possible.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/why-rochester-road-in-troy-is-such-a-mess-right-now-and-when-drivers-can-expect-relief/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jacob Nagel","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:42:43.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F604ccbf3-db39-4ea3-bc69-9b9fa1de4d04%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"why-rochester-road-in-troy-is-such-a-mess-right-now-and-when-drivers-can-expect-relief"},{"id":"ilqamd","title":"Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29","excerpt":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","content":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-29","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:26:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftay-keith-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-at-29"},{"id":"trx7ya","title":"Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up","excerpt":"Pope Leo XIV said Monday that wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed, urging governments to strengthen resources to combat hunger after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries.Addressing the governing body of the U.N. World Food Program in Rome, Leo p...","content":"Pope Leo XIV said Monday that wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed, urging governments to strengthen resources to combat hunger after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries.Addressing the governing body of the U.N. World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need.Echoing a warning first voiced by late Pope Francis during a WFP visit a decade ago, Leo criticized political and administrative barriers that slow humanitarian aid while military spending continues unhindered.\"Whereas forms of aid and development projects are obstructed by involved and incomprehensible political decisions, skewed ideological visions and impenetrable customs barriers, weaponry is not,\" he said. \"In effect, conflicts are 'fed' more readily than people are nourished.\"RELATED STORY | Pope Leo XIV: Not in my interest to engage Trump over Iran warThe appeal comes as funding for food assistance has dropped sharply  by about 59% since 2022  even as needs have surged, according to a recent WFP report.There was some positive news on funding last week, with the United States pledging $800 million to the WFP. The agency said the contribution will help more than 38 million people in at least 37 countries at a time of unprecedented global need.Still, the WFP's more than $10 billion appeal for 2026 remains severely underfunded.For years, the U.S. Agency for International Development was the backbone of humanitarian aid worldwide. But last year, the Trump administration abolished the agency, cutting $60 billion in overall assistance. Under a reset in December, the U.S. has restored funding to the WFP and announced $218 million in assistance to UNICEF.RELATED STORY | Pope to traffickers of migrants: Stop, repent or face God's wrathLeo warned that today's crises  from conflict to climate and economic strain  have become \"persistent realities,\" arguing that the global system is no longer simply failing but reproducing the conditions behind hunger.He described a fractured international order marked by mistrust, with countries prioritizing national interests over cooperation even as hunger fuels instability, migration and conflict.Warning that the stakes go beyond humanitarian relief, the pope urged leaders to place human dignity at the center of decision-making.\"Every human person possesses an inherent and inalienable dignity that remains intact regardless of circumstance, condition or social status,\" he said.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-warns-wars-are-fed-faster-than-people-as-aid-money-dries-up","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:49:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"pope-leo-xiv-warns-wars-are-fed-faster-than-people-as-aid-money-dries-up"},{"id":"rthup4","title":"5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"Five people are said to have been arrested, accused of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a Trump administration official.The pool, which recently underwent $15 million in renovations, has drawn criticism after algae started to grow in the water. The new blue coating ...","content":"Five people are said to have been arrested, accused of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a Trump administration official.The pool, which recently underwent $15 million in renovations, has drawn criticism after algae started to grow in the water. The new blue coating at the bottom of the pool also appeared to begin peeling in some areas.In addition to the five arrests, a senior administration official said five other people were issued federal citations and 14 police reports have been filed. That includes an incident Trump described in a Truth Social post, in which he alleged someone used a blade to slash a section of the pool.Yet Trump administration officials have provided no charging documents or other records to corroborate such claims, and D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department told Scripps News it played no part in the arrests.The Department of the Interior and U.S. Park Police did not respond to multiple Scripps News inquiries about the situation.Meanwhile, at least one alleged vandal maintains he did nothing wrong, suggesting he only sought to touch one of the pieces of the coating that had already peeled off.RELATED STORY | Why has the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems?Trump also alleged that chemicals had been illegally placed in the water and that new grass around the pool had been damaged.Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced! Trump wrote.RELATED STORY | 'Residual algae' coats part of newly opened Reflecting PoolTrump's allegations are failing to sway area residents.Anne Culbert, a dental hygienist in Alexandria, Virginia, claimed the president was \"just pointing fingers that sombody's doing nefarious things.\"\"I'm sorry, it's the climate  just ill-advised techniques and things,\" she added.In a statement to Scripps News, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which received the no-bid contract for the new Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coating, said the areas in need of repair make up a very small part of the 7-acre project.These repairs can not be made until the pool is drained, the company said. As soon as its feasible for the Park, the pool will be drained and AIC will be back to make those needed repairs as part of the warranty.On Monday, the Cultural Landscape Foundation, a D.C.-based nonprofit that earlier this spring sued to challenge the renovation project, filed an update alerting the court to the latest controversies.\"This is the foreseeable result of Defendants decision to bypass the consultative process required by law and which must occur before the government can alter our nations most sacred spaces,\" the filing noted.The organization asked the judge to consider the case on an expedited basis given the ongoing problems.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/5-arrested-after-vandalism-reported-at-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jacob Gardenswartz","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:38:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"5-arrested-after-vandalism-reported-at-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"bwmpku","title":"Cool evening temperatures follow clearing skies for fireworks displays in Metro Detroit","excerpt":"Skies continue to clear out this afternoon, leaving us with a picture-perfect fireworks forecast.I guess if you have to complain about the weather, it will be a little chilly with temps dipping to the low to mid 60s by 10 p.m.Tuesday Tuesday brings sunshine and temps in the upper 70s. Our average...","content":"Skies continue to clear out this afternoon, leaving us with a picture-perfect fireworks forecast.I guess if you have to complain about the weather, it will be a little chilly with temps dipping to the low to mid 60s by 10 p.m.Tuesday Tuesday brings sunshine and temps in the upper 70s. Our average high is now 82 degrees.WednesdayChance of storms returns Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Otherwise, a stable, less humid first week of summer.Find the latest forecast from the 4Warn Weather team hereRemember to download the free 4Warn weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation. Just search your app store under WDIV, and it’s right there, available for both iPhones and Androids! Or click the appropriate link below.Download for iPhoneDownload for Android","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/22/cool-evening-temperatures-follow-clearing-skies-for-fireworks-displays-in-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kim Adams","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:37:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fe8d9ff1d-1821-40b4-8c02-ffb83024b6c0%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"cool-evening-temperatures-follow-clearing-skies-for-fireworks-displays-in-metro-detroit"},{"id":"a178zp","title":"Detroit police shooting leaves suspect in the hospital, investigation ongoing","excerpt":"One person is in the hospital after a police shooting in Detroit.","content":"One person is in the hospital after a police shooting in Detroit.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-shooting-leaves-suspect-hospital-investigation-ongoing","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:08:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimg_2780-scaled.jpg","slug":"detroit-police-shooting-leaves-suspect-in-the-hospital-investigation-ongoing"},{"id":"5wyx60","title":"World Cup watch party in West Bloomfield","excerpt":"Moments ago, a big matchup got underway.\n\n\nTwo-time World Cup winners France are taking on underdog Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.","content":"Moments ago, a big matchup got underway.\n\n\nTwo-time World Cup winners France are taking on underdog Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-31jkidhrajgj4w9o","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:59:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ffo5i6fkeog6jq9n8%2Fgheozqalf34bnq7x.jpg","slug":"world-cup-watch-party-in-west-bloomfield"},{"id":"730t28","title":"Semi truck crash closes eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Township","excerpt":"A collision between a Penske rental truck and a commercial tractor trailer has closed all eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Charter Township Monday afternoon.The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the crash between Metro Parkway and Crocker Boulevard around 1:40 p.m. The Harrison To...","content":"A collision between a Penske rental truck and a commercial tractor trailer has closed all eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Charter Township Monday afternoon.The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the crash between Metro Parkway and Crocker Boulevard around 1:40 p.m. The Harrison Township Fire Department and Macomb County Sheriff’s Office both responded to the scene.Police and fire crews have not confirmed what caused the crash or whether injuries have been reported, however based on aerial footage it appears the Penske truck rear-ended the semi truck. Check back for more updates as this story develops.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/semi-truck-crash-closes-eastbound-lanes-of-i-94-in-harrison-township/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:51:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FI5X45ABVJND6NOF5HKJSLYEXAM.jpg","slug":"semi-truck-crash-closes-eastbound-lanes-of-i-94-in-harrison-township"},{"id":"5mfs87","title":"How road construction led this Michigan woman to winning a $1 million lottery prize","excerpt":"A Michigan woman rerouted to a new store after running into road construction, here she won a $1 million lottery prize.The St. Clair County woman won the prize by playing the Michigan Lottery’s King Cashword instant game.The 70-year-old woman chose to remain anonymous.“Almost every day I walk to ...","content":"A Michigan woman rerouted to a new store after running into road construction, here she won a $1 million lottery prize.The St. Clair County woman won the prize by playing the Michigan Lottery’s King Cashword instant game.The 70-year-old woman chose to remain anonymous.“Almost every day I walk to the store down the road to get a King Cashword ticket, but this day it was too hot to go for a walk, so I decided to drive instead,” said the woman. “There was a lot of construction going on near the store that made it hard to get to, so I ended up going to a different store.”The woman scratched her ticket later that night, her son was her first call.“He told me to sit down because he thought I was going to have a heart attack” the woman said. “I had to go to the store to scan my ticket because I needed to see proof that this was real. Winning is amazing and life changing.”The woman bought her winning ticket at Speedy Q Markets, located at 2020 Water Street in Port Huron. She recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the prize. The woman chose to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With her winnings, she plans to buy a new house and a new car.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/how-road-construction-led-this-michigan-woman-to-winning-a-1-million-lottery-prize/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:50:18.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F5PRHQVSE6VBS7M4VR3QXH2XYIY.png","slug":"how-road-construction-led-this-michigan-woman-to-winning-a-1-million-lottery-prize"},{"id":"paqb14","title":"Reservations available for 'Freedom Plane' historical documents tour at The Henry Ford","excerpt":"As part of America's 250th anniversary in 2026, a traveling exhibition from The National Archives will visit metro Detroit this summer.Related: See more coverage of America 250 from WXYZ hereThe \"Freedom Plane National Tour\" will be at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation from July 9-26. ...","content":"As part of America's 250th anniversary in 2026, a traveling exhibition from The National Archives will visit metro Detroit this summer.Related: See more coverage of America 250 from WXYZ hereThe \"Freedom Plane National Tour\" will be at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation from July 9-26. Reservations are now open and more information is available here.In all, seven historical documents that were part of our nation's founding will be on display for the public to see. The display will be free and open to the public.You can see the documents and details about each document from the National Archives below.William Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 1823 \"By the time the Second Continental Congress met in May 1775, armed conflict between British soldiers and American rebels had already been fought at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. Congress appointed George Washington of Virginia to coordinate a unified American war effort as the commander in chief of the Continental Army.In a final attempt to prevent all-out war, Congress communicated its grievances directly to King George, but the king declared that the colonies were in a state of rebellion. As the months wore on, public opinion in the colonies shifted further toward independence.On July 2, 1776, Congress adopted a resolution declaring independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was issued on July 4 and circulated in newspapers. Washington ordered the Declaration of Independence to be read aloud to his troops.Decades later, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams commissioned engraver William J. Stone to make an exact replica of the Declaration of Independence in 1820. Approximately 200 copies were produced in 1823; fewer than 50 are known to still exist, including this one.On loan from David M. Rubenstein\"Articles of Association, 1774 \"Leaders in the American colonies assembled in Philadelphia in September 1774 to address their grievances against Parliament.On October 20, 1774, the First Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Association, a nonimportation, nonexportation, and nonconsumption agreement between the colonies urging all colonists to boycott British goods.The Articles of Association is the first documented instance of the American colonies coordinating policy together, and was signed by 53 delegatesRecords of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, National Archives\"George Washingtons, Alexander Hamiltons, and Aaron Burrs Oaths of Allegiance, 1778 \"George Washingtons troops were encamped at Valley Forge, PA, during the harsh winter of 17771778. In February 1778, Congress ordered all Continental Army officers to swear an oath of allegiance. Oath takers swore 'the United States of America, to be Free, Independent and Sovereign States, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great Britain.'Oaths were then signed and witnessed. Approximately 1,200 oaths survive in the National Archives, including these three signed by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr.War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, National Archives\"Treaty of Paris, 1783 \"After eight long years of war, the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, formally recognizing the United States as an independent nation. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay negotiated with Great Britain on behalf of the United States and achieved British recognition of American independence and the delineation of land boundaries that allowed for Americas westward expansion. The last page of the treaty bears the signatures of the American negotiators and that of David Hartley, who represented Great Britain.\"David Brearleys Secret Printing of the Constitution, 1787 \"Once the United States was free and independent, individual states retained most governing powers under the Articles of Confederation. Concerns over their effectiveness soon became evident. The new nation badly needed to pay off its war debts, and there was no method to collect taxes. A supermajority of states was required to pass most laws.A constitutional convention was called in 1787 to address these challenges. Delegates met at Philadelphia in Independence Hall, where they scrapped the Articles of Confederation and created a new system of government under the United States Constitution.Two printings of the draft of what eventually became the Constitution were provided to the delegates. This copy belonged to New Jersey delegate David Brearley Jr., and includes Brearleys handwritten annotations as the delegates debated.\"State Delegation Votes Approving the Constitution, 1787 \"For four months, delegates to the Constitutional Convention discussed what the new government should look like. Their debates, arguments, and resolutions are reflected in the conventions voting records. This page documents the vote on the final text of the Constitution. Eleven of the 13 states voted because Rhode Island did not send delegates to the convention, and two of New Yorks three delegates had already departed, thus leaving the delegation without a quorum.Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, National Archives\"Senate Markup of the Bill of Rights, 1789 \"After the Constitution was ratified by the states and became the supreme law of the land, Representative James Madison proposed a series of amendments. Several states advocated for additional protections for individual liberties.This is the U.S. Senates markup of what became the Bill of Rights. On September 25, 1789, Congress passed these 12 amendments, and they were sent to the states for approval. Articles 3 through 12 were ratified in 1791, ensuring such basic American freedoms as the right to freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and freedom of assembly.Records of the United States Senate, National Archives\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/america-250/reservations-available-for-freedom-plane-historical-documents-tour-at-the-henry-ford","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Max White","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:36:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fed%2F04%2Fb3ac8dec45ed8439130b87e02f63%2Fwilliam-stone-engraving-of-the-declaration-of-independence-1823-copy.jpg","slug":"reservations-available-for-freedom-plane-historical-documents-tour-at-the-henry-ford"},{"id":"dxk94q","title":"DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in","excerpt":"Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.Court decisions on Friday and into next month are poised to revive question...","content":"Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.Court decisions on Friday and into next month are poised to revive questions over Bidens mental acuity during his presidency  and even in the years before.The Justice Department is set to provide about two hours of recordings of Biden speaking to writer Mark Zwonitzer to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee in the next three weeks, unless a court steps in to block the move, which would be unusual.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordingsBefore the House committees request for the tapes is resolved, the conservative Heritage Foundation already won a judges initial endorsement last week for the public release of the tapes.The foundation hasnt yet received the recordings or transcripts of them, however, because Biden is appealing. A federal trial-level judge has already paused the release of the tapes for three weeks, to allow the appellate court in DC time to weigh in.DC District Judge Dabney Friedrich  siding with the Heritage Foundation on Friday after listening to the tapes for herself  wrote that the Justice Department was within its abilities to decide to release the tapes now. She also said the Justice Department plans to redact parts of the tapes, and she decided that Bidens privacy arguments largely overlook the Departments recent redactions and reasonings.Friedrich agreed that Bidens interest in keeping the tapes private was somewhat diminished by the publication of his resulting memoir, Promise Me, Dad, among other reasons.After the latest round of redactions, the Zwonitzer materials contain no mention of highly sensitive topics like illness or death, nor do they mention any non-public persons, including members of Bidens family, Friedrich wrote Friday. The remaining materials largely contain Bidens discussion of foreign policy  including his references to what may have been classified material in his possession  and his decision not to run for President in 2016.Heritage has sought the tapes for years, believing that Biden is captured in the recordings being forgetful and losing his train of thought well before he became president.Conservatives have also sought to review the findings of special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated Biden speaking to the ghostwriter about foreign affairs and examined whether Biden illegally disclosed classified details in the conversations. Hur noted in his final report that Biden conversed with Zwonitzer in a way that was painfully slow and revealed the former vice president struggled to remember things or even read his own notes.Whether President Biden did, in fact, leak classified information, whether President Biden was in fact impaired, and whether senior Members of the Biden-Harris Administration covered up Bidens apparent cognitive decline is and will continue to be a salient issues in the upcoming 2026 Election, lawyers for the Heritage Foundation wrote to Friedrich on Friday afternoon as they push to get the tapes quickly.RELATED STORY | House oversight chair questions Biden's health following stage 4 cancer announcementThe Justice Department during Bidens presidency resisted turning the tapes over to groups that requested them, but the agency has changed course in recent weeks under Trump.A separate court case in which Biden is fighting to prevent the tapes from being handed over to Republican lawmakers could be resolved soon as well. Bidens lawyers have repeatedly argued that he deserves privacy for parts of conversations that Hur didnt previously make public, and that the Justice Departments transparency is motivated by the Trump administrations animosity toward Biden.Rep. Jim Jordan, who now chairs the House Judiciary Committee, has been attempting to gain evidence collected from Bidens ghostwriter for years.Most recently, the Justice Department agreed it would wait another three weeks to provide Jordan the recordings as the court fights continue.Federal judges have rarely intervened when the Justice Department, in the executive branch, agrees to provide information or evidence in its possession to Congress.Separate audio recordings of Biden being interviewed by Hur in 2023 have already been released publicly. More heavily redacted versions of the Biden-Zwonitzer transcripts from 2017 have also previously been made public.It was in Bidens interviews with prosecutors that he forgot the years of his vice-presidential term and the year of his son Beaus death.Hur ultimately declined to charge any crime, concluding that a jury likely would see the then-president as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory and struggle with determining whether Biden had the presence of mind in 2017 to willfully and improperly share classified details.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/doj-may-be-able-to-release-potentially-embarrassing-biden-audio-recordings-unless-courts-step-in","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Katelyn Polantz","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:47:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"doj-may-be-able-to-release-potentially-embarrassing-biden-audio-recordings-unless-courts-step-in"},{"id":"tl7izi","title":"Dusty May leaving Michigan to take head coaching job with Dallas Mavericks, per reports","excerpt":"After leading Michigan to a national championship this past season, head coach Dusty May is taking a job to be the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN and Field of 68. Watch our Alex Crescenti's video report:  Dusty May leaving Michigan to take head coaching job with Dallas Mave...","content":"After leading Michigan to a national championship this past season, head coach Dusty May is taking a job to be the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN and Field of 68. Watch our Alex Crescenti's video report:  Dusty May leaving Michigan to take head coaching job with Dallas MavericksMay leaves Michigan with a 64-13 record in two seasons with the Wolverines, leading Michigan to the Sweet Sixteen in 2024-25 and a National Championship in 2025-26, the school's first since 1989. He also helped lead Michigan to a 2025 Big Ten tournament championship and a Big Ten regular season title this past season. Michigan's 37-3 record last season was the best in school history, with Michigan becoming the first team in 50 years to complete conference road play undefeated (10-0).Under NCAA rules, all players on Michigan's roster  including returning scholarship players, transfers and high school commits  get a 15-day window to enter the transfer portal. That window opens five days after the news is officially announced by the University of Michigan, if the coach is an external hire.7 News Detroit has reached out to a program spokesperson on the reports, and we have yet to hear back. The program has yet to announce the departure as of Monday morning (June 22).Athletic Director Warde Manuel said at Michigan's victory celebration in April that May had agreed to a new deal that would keep him at Michigan for \"many years to come.\" Per Front Office Sports, that extension was not signed as of last week.Per ESPN, Michigan is working to hire Michigan assistant coach Mike Boynton as an interim head coach. Boynton has been an assistant under May, and previously worked as the head coach at Oklahoma State (2017-24), where he led the Cowboys to a 119-109 record and an NCAA tournament appearance in 2021. Boynton notably recruited and coached Pistons all-NBA point guard Cade Cunningham back when he was at OSU.Before taking the job at Michigan, Dusty May was the head coach at Florida Atlantic for six seasons, leading the Owls to the Final Four in 2022-23.Before taking the head coaching job at Florida Atlantic, May worked as an assistant coach at the University of Florida, Louisiana Tech, the University of Alabama Birmingham, Murray State University. His first assistant coaching job was with Eastern Michigan University in 2005. An Indiana native who went to high school in Bloomfield, May was a student assistant under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight at Indiana University. Watch our previous coverage of May INTERVIEW: Dusty May soaks in Michigan's national championship parade Dusty May after Michigan's national title: 'Now we turn the page to Detroit!' Dusty May chose Michigan over Louisville because of fit","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/dusty-may-leaving-michigan-to-take-head-coaching-job-with-dallas-mavericks-per-reports","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Kellen Voss","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:24:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dusty-may-leaving-michigan-to-take-head-coaching-job-with-dallas-mavericks-per-reports"},{"id":"9x62d4","title":"Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three liberal justices...","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three liberal justices dissented.Prosecutors had been preparing to try the man, Pedro Hernandez, for a third time. His first trial ended in a mistrial.The unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed Hernandez murder and kidnapping conviction in the second trial because of how the judge had answered a question from jurors.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had called the basis for overturning the conviction a slender reed that essentially ignored a five-month-long trial with 66 witnesses.The justices agreed, in an unsigned opinion, that federal courts should not second-guess state courts under a 1996 federal law that was intended to reduce federal court oversight of state criminal trials.The Second Circuit exceeded its authority in holding that Hernandez is entitled to relief, the court wrote, referring to the New York-based appeals court,Hernandez, 64, has been serving a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | US Marshals find 200 critically missing children during 6-week operationHernandez admitted to the crime under police questioning, but his lawyers say he confessed falsely because of a mental illness that sometimes made him hallucinate. They emphasized that the admission came after police queried him for about seven hours before reading him his rights and recording the interview. Hernandez then repeated his confession on tape, at least twice.Etan vanished while walking to his downtown Manhattan school bus stop on May 25, 1979. Hernandez worked at a nearby convenience shop at the time, but the Maple Shade, New Jersey, resident didnt become a suspect until 2012.Etan was among the first missing children ever to appear on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his disappearance became National Missing Childrens Day.Hernandez already has been tried twice. A jury deadlocked in 2015, and then a different panel of jurors convicted him at a 2017 retrial.During deliberations, the 2017 jurors asked a complicated question: If they decided Hernandez didnt confess voluntarily when he hadnt been read his rights yet, must they disregard his other confessions? The then-judge responded simply, the answer is no. The jury went on to convict.In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jurys question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-reinstates-conviction-in-1979-disappearance-of-etan-patz","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:16:39.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-reinstates-conviction-in-1979-disappearance-of-etan-patz"},{"id":"1z87np","title":"Juneteenth in the D: Where to celebrate the legacy of freedom","excerpt":"As Detroit commemorates Juneteenth, a historic corridor once known as a thriving center of Black commerce and community will come alive with music, art, entrepreneurship and celebration. \n\n\n\nLed by Black Leaders Detroit in partnership with Marygrove Conservancy and local community organizations, ...","content":"As Detroit commemorates Juneteenth, a historic corridor once known as a thriving center of Black commerce and community will come alive with music, art, entrepreneurship and celebration. \n\n\n\nLed by Black Leaders Detroit in partnership with Marygrove Conservancy and local community organizations, the Juneteenth Jubilee will bring residents, business owners, artists and community leaders together on June 19-20 for an event focused on honoring the past while investing in the future.\n\n\n\nThe event will activate the Dexter Corridor through a series of cultural, educational and entrepreneurial experiences designed to celebrate Black freedom, achievement and economic empowerment. \n\n\n\nOrganizer Sharea Ayers of Black Leaders Detroit says the weekend is intended not only to commemorate Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S., but also to highlight the continued importance of supporting Black-owned businesses and strengthening community connections.\n\n\n\n“Our goal is to create spaces where culture, commerce and community intersect. This celebration is about recognizing the legacy of the Dexter Corridor while creating opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creatives and residents to thrive,” said Ayers. \n\n\n\nThe festivities begin Friday with The Liberation Link Up: Artistically Black, an upscale networking event at Marygrove Conservancy that will bring together more than 200 entrepreneurs, artists, professionals and community members for an evening of live music, curated cultural experiences and meaningful connection. \n\n\n\nIn addition, the event will host a community-driven $5,000 grant competition, empowering attendees to help choose a Detroit-based business of African descent to receive funding. The selected competitors will be revealed live on stage at the event.\n\n\n\nThe celebration continues Saturday with Jubilee on the Block: Family Day in the Dexter Corridor, a free community gathering featuring local businesses, entertainment, family-friendly activities and opportunities for residents to engage with organizations working to revitalize and invest in the neighborhood. \n\n\n\n“Saturday is really honoring the legacy of black businesses on Dexter, this is where the first Black-owned bookstore was, as well as the Ed Davis auto dealership, who was the first African-American to own a new car dealership.” \n\n\n\nTogether, the events aim to showcase both the rich history and promising future of one of Detroit’s most significant Black business corridors.\n\n\n\nTickets for the liberation and registration for the jubilee are both available here. \n\n\n\n\nTake a look at what else is going on in the city:\n\n\n\nJuneteenth at Wilson: The Stories of Us\n\n\n\n\nHost: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, presented by Huron-Clinton Metroparks\n\n\n\nDate/Time: Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, 1801 W. Jefferson Ave.\n\n\n\n\nDetroit Caucus Juneteenth Celebration\n\n\n\n\nHost: Detroit Caucus\n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday, June 20, from  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Delores Bennett Playground, 444 Smith St.\n\n\n\n\nJuneteenth 2026\n\n\n\n\nHost: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\n\n\n\nDate/Time: June 19, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave.\n\n\n\nFeatured programming includes Silent Yoga, a treasure hunt, musical performances, a film discussion on “Barry Farms,” a bike ride, quilting workshops, children’s arts and crafts, a book giveaway and dance and dining experiences. \n\n\n\n\nJuneteenth Freedom Fest Weekend at Eastern Market\n\n\n\n\nHost: Juneteenth Freedom Fest Weekend\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 20\n\n\n\nLocation: Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2934 Russell St.\n\n\n\n\nJuneteenth Celebration at Rouge Park\n\n\n\n\nHost: Community Juneteenth Celebration\n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday, June 20, from  12 – 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Joy and Spinoza Green Space at Rouge Park\n\n\n\n\n\nEditor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Sharea Ayers’ name. \n\n\n\nMariam Kebe is an intern for BridgeDetroit through Report for America’s Local News Internship Program.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/juneteenth-events-detroit/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Mariam Kebe","publishDate":"2026-06-18T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F53791675283_c7c872e8fa_o.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C682%26ssl%3D1","slug":"juneteenth-in-the-d-where-to-celebrate-the-legacy-of-freedom"},{"id":"c5e2h6","title":"Man dies after being pulled from Livingston County lake","excerpt":"A Howell man has died after being pulled out of Briggs Lake in Livingston County.Police from the Green Oak Township were dispatched to the area of Briggs Lake for a report of a man found in the water at around 1 p.m. on June 21.Authorities say they conducted a water rescue along the shoreline on ...","content":"A Howell man has died after being pulled out of Briggs Lake in Livingston County.Police from the Green Oak Township were dispatched to the area of Briggs Lake for a report of a man found in the water at around 1 p.m. on June 21.Authorities say they conducted a water rescue along the shoreline on the 51-year-old man. Life-saving measures were initiated immediately and continued upon the arrival of Livingston County EMS, say police.The man was transported by an ambulance to a local area hospital.Authorities say the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.Preliminary information the man had been paddle boarding on Briggs Lake when he fell from the board into water.This incident is currently under investigation by the Green Oak Township Police Department.Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Green Oak Township Police Department.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-livingston-county-lake/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:25:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FMBPTFM7K45FOBICB6DPSPQU3LY.png","slug":"man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-livingston-county-lake"},{"id":"g5low2","title":"Trump-endorsed candidate holds slim lead in Colombia's election","excerpt":"A polarized Colombia gave conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella a razor-thin lead in a runoff election that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling partys progressive candidate.De la Espriella, a business owner and lawyer who earned U.S. President Donald Trumps endo...","content":"A polarized Colombia gave conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella a razor-thin lead in a runoff election that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling partys progressive candidate.De la Espriella, a business owner and lawyer who earned U.S. President Donald Trumps endorsement despite never having run for office, led progressive lawmaker Ivn Cepeda, taking 49.7% of the votes, with 99.9% of the results released by electoral authorities. Cepeda, Petros ally, earned 48.7% support. Election officials have not formally announced a winner.A victory by de la Espriella is expected to usher in policies that will reverse the agenda of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, including a controversial plan to hold parallel peace negotiations with illegal armed groups. Petro's protg, lawmaker Ivan Cepeda, had pledged to push forward that strategy and other social reforms if he won Sunday's vote.The election was colored by people's fears of a renewed internal conflict.I will govern for all Colombians,\" de la Espriella, nicknamed The Tiger, told thousands of supporters as he stood behind bulletproof glass in the northern city of Barranquilla on Sunday night. But his conciliatory tone changed as he spoke.Pack your bags and prepare to exercise the opposition, he added. Make no mistake, Mr. Cepeda. You already know how fiercely the tiger roars.Speaking from Bogota after the vote count was tallied, Cepeda told supporters that his campaign considers the count unofficial and non-binding and that his team will challenge results from more than 30,000 voting stations. No recount has flipped the results of a presidential election in Colombian history.We will not allow ... the rollback of the social gains we have achieved, Cepeda said. We will not allow democracy to be violated.Petro also vowed to challenge the outcome. Sundays winner will begin a four-year term Aug. 7.The two candidates pitched voters widely different strategies to prevent the South American country from experiencing the nonstop violence, such as car bombs, kidnappings, disappearances and forced displacements, that Colombians lived with in previous decades.De la Espriella, 47, promised a heavy-handed approach to crime-fighting, including drug trafficking. He also said he plans to end Petros attempts to establish dialogues with multiple armed groups  an effort that has largely failed  and build mega-prisons, emulating Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's aggressive policies. Those tactics have lowered homicide rates in the Central American country but have fueled accusations of human rights abuses.De la Espriella holds dual Colombian and U.S. citizenship. He's a Trump supporter and a member of the Republican Party.He Won, BIG! Trump said on his social media platform.Its always the same violence'Yolanda Hernndez, who recycles trash for a living, voted for Petro in 2022, but cast her ballot for de la Espriella this time. While she acknowledged that Petro was unable to deliver on promises meant to help the poor because of congressional gridlock, she said Colombia cannot afford another four years under his vision for the country.We want change in Colombia because its always the same violence, always the same thing, Hernndez, 49, said. (Petro) said he was going to lower the cost of services, that he was going to lower the price of food, and everything is more expensive.Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said Sunday's result shows the country has not shifted overwhelmingly or decisively against Petro's project or for de la Espriella's outsider iron fist showmanship. Freeman added that the result also underscored Colombia's regional divisions.Its regional not just ideological polarization; or rather, the two overlapping, he said. Ironically, de la Espriella's iron-fist message performed best in the core of the country, not the periphery, which bears the brunt of Colombias violence.Colombias illegal groups have more than 27,000 members.Last year, authorities recorded 14,780 homicides, the most since at least 2015, driven by clashes among illegal armed groups. Among those killed was conservative presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/trump-endorsed-candidate-holds-slim-lead-in-colombias-election","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:10:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-endorsed-candidate-holds-slim-lead-in-colombias-election"},{"id":"9pcqc4","title":"The 68th Ford Fireworks: Here’s where you can watch them","excerpt":"Summer officially kicks off in the Motor City on Monday with the 68th Ford Fireworks.“I say this every year: this show is going to be bigger and better than we’ve ever done it,” Tony Michaels, president and CEO of the Parade Company, said Thursday. “We do that every single year.”If you’re plannin...","content":"Summer officially kicks off in the Motor City on Monday with the 68th Ford Fireworks.“I say this every year: this show is going to be bigger and better than we’ve ever done it,” Tony Michaels, president and CEO of the Parade Company, said Thursday. “We do that every single year.”If you’re planning to come downtown to watch the Ford Fireworks on Monday, you’ll need to arrive early. This year, spectators will have plenty of places to choose from.Traditional viewing locations, including Hart Plaza, Belle Isle and Spirit Plaza, will once again be available.Belle Isle will open to vehicle traffic at 2 p.m. Monday. Pedestrians and cyclists can access the island throughout the day. Visitors should remember that a Recreation Passport is required to enter Belle Isle, and stopping on the MacArthur Bridge to watch the fireworks is prohibited.Erma Henderson Park on Jefferson Avenue, a new viewing location this year, has a capacity of 1,500 people and serves as a less-crowded alternative to other downtown viewing spots.Officials recommend visitors:Arrive early. Many viewing locations are expected to fill up during the afternoon, and access could be restricted by 6 p.m.Bring chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Most parks are also pet-friendly.Expect heavy traffic and street closures throughout downtown. Detroit police may also implement additional traffic restrictions.Consider using the People Mover, DDOT buses or the QLine instead of driving directly to the riverfront. Parking lots will be available, but visitors should be prepared to pay and may want to bring cash.The city will also begin enforcing its newly implemented curfew Monday night for unaccompanied minors ages 17 and younger. The curfew begins at 8 p.m. and remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.For those unable to make the trip downtown, the 68th Ford Fireworks will air live on Local 4 and stream on Local 4+ beginning at 8 p.m. Monday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/the-68th-ford-fireworks-heres-where-you-can-watch-them/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jay Scott Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:45:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Ff256d277-e965-4085-8571-6e18e7053c58%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"the-68th-ford-fireworks-heres-where-you-can-watch-them"},{"id":"gft3fs","title":"Detroit school board adopts $1.1B budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism","excerpt":"This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nSign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit district school board voted Tuesday night to adopt a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27...","content":"This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nSign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit district school board voted Tuesday night to adopt a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes attendance efforts, mentorship for students, and school security.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit Public Schools Community District budget also raises pay for all employees, adds nine more school counselors, hires about 12 more assistant principals, and gives teachers funding for classroom supplies so that families don’t have to bear the cost.\n\n\n\nThe budget includes $13.9 million for efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, which is defined as a student missing 10% or more of days in a school year. The money will pay for attendance agents, financial incentives for middle and high school students who have perfect attendance, wraparound services, and yellow bus service pilots for students at four high schools.\n\n\n\nChronic absenteeism has long been an issue in Detroit. DPSCD has outpaced the rest of the state in reducing chronic absenteeism since the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\n\n\nStill, 60.9% of DPSCD students were chronically absent in 2024-25.\n\n\n\nThe budget keeps DPSCD’s current programming and staffing without any major changes and is based on predicted 3% enrollment growth, or about 1,478 more students. The district estimates a $12.9 million increase in state funding and will spend the final $31.4 million allocation of the literacy lawsuit settlement funds.\n\n\n\nHowever, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said last month that after the next school year, the district will face financial uncertainty.\n\n\n\nAfter the $94.4 million settlement runs out, the district will have to make tough decisions about which programs and staff it can afford to keep.\n\n\n\nDPSCD will also begin relying on a voter-approved property tax to cover operating costs, meaning if rates fall, the district will receive less money. There is also ambiguity about the fate of federal dollars and whether future state funding will continue to include the same weighted funding levels for students from impoverished families.\n\n\n\nIn the long term, DPSCD will need to consider phasing out more small and underutilized schools to reduce costs, Vitti said.\n\n\n\nThe district sped up the closures of four small schools at the end of this school year to save funds. Thurgood Marshall Elementary-Middle will close earlier than expected for the same reason at the end of 2026-27.\n\n\n\nOnce specific state grants end, the district also needs to prepare to cut some mental health supports, nurses, or security guards hired this school year, administrators said.\n\n\n\nEarlier this year, DPSCD received a surplus of $10.3 million in one-time state mental health and school safety funds.\n\n\n\nSome of those dollars went toward hiring more school resource officers, guards, and piloting upgraded security checkpoints after two incidents involving students bringing weapons to classrooms.\n\n\n\nMichigan districts are required to adopt annual budgets by June 30, though state allocations may change. The district will make a budget amendment in the late fall to reflect any changes in state funding.\n\n\n\nHannah Dellinger covers Detroit schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. You can reach her at hdellinger@chalkbeat.org.","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-public-schools-budget-adopted/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit","publishDate":"2026-06-17T17:38:52.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvitti-in-classroom.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C686%26ssl%3D1","slug":"detroit-school-board-adopts-11b-budget-that-prioritizes-security-reducing-chronic-absenteeism"},{"id":"1e6gnc","title":"Parking, where to watch, street closures: Your guide to the 2026 Ford Fireworks","excerpt":"The Ford Fireworks will be held on Monday, June 22, in Downtown Detroit.Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Coverage of the 2026 Ford Fireworks will begin at 8 p.m. with pre-show events.Here’s what you need to know:Where to watchHere are public viewing sites for the Ford Fireworks:Hart Pl...","content":"The Ford Fireworks will be held on Monday, June 22, in Downtown Detroit.Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Coverage of the 2026 Ford Fireworks will begin at 8 p.m. with pre-show events.Here’s what you need to know:Where to watchHere are public viewing sites for the Ford Fireworks:Hart PlazaSpirit PlazaErma Henderson Park (new this year)Belle Isle (viewing from the MacArthur Bridge is not permitted) Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza and Erma Henderson Park All three locations will open to the public at 2 p.m. on June 22 and will remain open until capacity is reached. Erma Henderson Park has a capacity of 1,500 people. Admission to all three sites is free. All three locations are weapon-free zones.The following are not permitted at these locations: Tents, alcohol, drones, pets, or contraband (weapons, knives, etc.)Flames, fires or cooking of any kindPersonal or consumer fireworksReserving an area in excess of the number of people currently in the group Belle IsleBelle Isle will be closed on June 22 until 2 p.m., when the island will open for vehicular and pedestrian access.Park officials will allow up to 3,000 vehicles until the traffic capacity is reached. Pedestrians and bicyclists will continue to have access after the vehicle capacity is reached. To receive updates on when the island is full, text GEM to 80888. Drivers will need the Recreation Passport affixed to your vehicle to enter the island. The passport, which is only needed for vehicles, may be purchased at the entrance for $15. The passport is $12 for out-of-state and international visitors for the day. Entry is free for pedestrians and bicyclists.Belle Isle Park officials issued these reminders: Alcohol consumption is prohibited on the island No tents and canopies are allowed on Sunset Point From 2 - 4 p.m., all vehicles will be directed to the paddock area except those with valid ADA placards RV parking will be located on the paddock area near the Casino Consumer fireworks are prohibited on the island. Watch from homeThe fireworks show will be broadcast live on Local 4 and Local 4+, which is available for free, even outside the Detroit area.Watch the 68th annual Ford Fireworks live when it begins here with pre-show coverage at 8 p.m. and the fireworks show at 10 p.m.We’re offering viewers a chance to watch the fireworks from four different angles at once with our Fireworks Cam Zone.Click here to try it out!ParkingMetered parkingDetroit will not enforce parking meters across the city after 5 p.m. on June 22. However, drivers are advised to check parking restrictions.Motorists will be ticketed for: Improper parking (vehicles within 20 feet from crosswalk; within 15 feet from an intersection; within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device; and within 15 feet of a fire hydrant)Parking in front of fire hydrants and bus stops, or blocking driveways and alleys Parking in designated zones, such as handicap zones (without proper credentials), fire lanes, no parking zones or no standing zones Parking garagesThe following city-owned garages will be available to the public:Ford Underground Garage, 30 E. Jefferson Ave, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.; cost is $10 Eastern Market Garage, 2727 Riopelle Street, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; cost is $5 The city is prohibiting tailgating and fireworks viewing from any parking facility.Street, freeway closuresThe following traffic changes will go into effect at approximately 6 p.m. on June 22: No northbound or southbound traffic will be allowed on Woodward Avenue beginning at Park and Witherell. Motorists may cross Woodward at John R/Clifford, Grand River, and State/Gratiot All streets south of Fort and west of Woodward will be closed All streets south of Congress and east of Woodward will be closed Beginning at 6 p.m., freeways may begin to close Public TransitDDOT busFrom 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 22, the following routes will end at the Bricktown People Mover Station on Beaubien between Lafayette and Congress. #5 Van Dyke/Lafayette #6 Gratiot #9 Jefferson #40 Russell #52 Chene #67 Cadillac/Harper DDOT personnel will assist passengers at the Bricktown and Times Square stations to assist passengers beginning at 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., the Woodward (#4) and Dexter (#16) routes will end at the Rosa Parks Transit Center. For full reroute information, visit this DDOT page or call (313) 933-1300. Detroit People MoverThe Detroit People Mover will operate from 6:30 a.m. until 12 a.m. Due to early closures at Huntington Place, Millender Center and Renaissance Center, trains will not stop at these stations after 2 p.m.; all other stations remain open. Rides are always free. DDOT transfers from the Rosa Parks Transit Center should board at Times Square Station or the Bricktown Station for east-side layovers. For more information, visit thepeoplemover.com or call (313) 224-2160. Q-Line The Q-Line will have a shortened route on June 22. Beginning at 6 p.m., trains will only stop at Woodward Avenue and State Street. Park closuresThe following parks are closed on June 22:Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut (closed in their entirety)AB Ford Park, 100 Lenox Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater Dequindre Cut, between Eastern Market and Atwater StreetDennis Archer Greenway Gabriel Richard Park, 7130 E. Jefferson Ave. Lakewood East, 14578 Riverfront Blvd. Maheras-Gentry Park, 12550 Avondale Mariner Park, 14700 Riverside Blvd. Milliken State Park/Harbor Mt. Elliott Park, 110 Mt. Elliott   Owens Park, 8430 E. Jefferson Ave.Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, 1801 W. JeffersonRiverside Park, 3085 W. Jefferson Ave.Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater Stockton Park, 9250 Dwight ","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/parking-where-to-watch-street-closures-your-guide-to-the-2026-ford-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:19:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FFUDRJNM5I5DBROWW5WT7CHJVRQ.JPG","slug":"parking-where-to-watch-street-closures-your-guide-to-the-2026-ford-fireworks"},{"id":"j4j9ak","title":"‘He’s supposed to be here’: Loved ones gather to remember Detroit man killed in police chase collision","excerpt":"The family of 48-year-old Remeious Washington came together Friday evening for a vigil after he was killed in a crash during a Warren police chase early Thursday morning.It was a night relatives said was supposed to be a family Juneteenth celebration that he was helping to plan.Washington’s siste...","content":"The family of 48-year-old Remeious Washington came together Friday evening for a vigil after he was killed in a crash during a Warren police chase early Thursday morning.It was a night relatives said was supposed to be a family Juneteenth celebration that he was helping to plan.Washington’s sisters, Shachetra Washington and Khadijah Caldwell, said they’re still trying to process the loss of their brother, who they described as the heart of their family.“He’s supposed to be here, and it’s just unreal. I still feel like I’m waiting on him to get here,” Caldwell said.Caldwell said Washington was known for taking care of others, calling himself selfless when it came to those he cared about. “He would want to do something, and he’d say, ‘Come go to this concert with me, you didn’t have to have anything,’” Caldwell said. ”He bought the ticket already. That’s how he was.”Washington was killed just before 2 a.m. Thursday (June 18) at 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road, when a fleeing vehicle involved in a police pursuit ran a red light and t-boned his car as he pulled over for sirens, according to Warren police.Investigators have said five juveniles were in the vehicle. Four were arrested after running from the crash, and police believe the group is connected to at least 15 vehicle-related crimes reported in Warren in the two days before the crash.Washington’s family said the youngest in the vehicle was 11 years old.“I have a 9-year-old son. So for an 11-year-old to be in that car, they could’ve lost their lives,” Caldwell said.As loved ones remembered Washington as a son, brother, and uncle, Shachetra Washington said she’ll miss his smile and the way he greeted people.“His favorite saying was ‘Hello world,’ so we’re just going to miss everything about him,” Washington said.Washington and Caldwell said three of the juveniles who were arrested were arraigned Friday and are expected back in court next week. Police have not announced an arrest of the fifth juvenile.Washington’s family created a GoFundMe. You can view it here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/hes-supposed-to-be-here-loved-ones-gather-to-remember-warren-man-killed-in-police-chase-collision/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz","publishDate":"2026-06-20T02:48:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F68bfd346-a39a-4abc-8eab-0c4df322c9a2%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"hes-supposed-to-be-here-loved-ones-gather-to-remember-detroit-man-killed-in-police-chase-collision"},{"id":"ld95y9","title":"Detroit gears up for Ford Fireworks Show","excerpt":"It is the night many have been waiting for as people pack Belle Isle for the Ford Fireworks Shot in Detroit.","content":"It is the night many have been waiting for as people pack Belle Isle for the Ford Fireworks Shot in Detroit.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-6ienzx70kp31w2on","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:56:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fa7ytghxshvmecjlz%2F6m72e87fdwdcw6xd.jpg","slug":"detroit-gears-up-for-ford-fireworks-show"},{"id":"yq2q3u","title":"S.S. Badger adds overnight sailings across Lake Michigan this summer","excerpt":"Want to sail across Lake Michigan under the stars? Here's your chance. The Lake Michigan car ferry is offering overnight crossings this summer between Michigan and Wisconsin.The S.S. Badger will offer the special overnight sailings from Ludington to Manitowoc and back from June 20 through Sept. 1...","content":"Want to sail across Lake Michigan under the stars? Here's your chance. The Lake Michigan car ferry is offering overnight crossings this summer between Michigan and Wisconsin.The S.S. Badger will offer the special overnight sailings from Ludington to Manitowoc and back from June 20 through Sept. 1.The ship will leave Ludington at 8:45 p.m. ET and arrive at 11:45 p.m. CT in Wisconsin. It will then depart Manitowoc at 1:30 a.m. CT and arrive back in Ludington at 6:30 a.m. ET.Officials said the overnight sailings are also 20% off.Tickets cost $89 for adults, $44 for children and you can get staterooms for $61. Vehicles are $102","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/s-s-badger-adds-overnight-sailings-across-lake-michigan-this-summer","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:28:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ss-badger-adds-overnight-sailings-across-lake-michigan-this-summer"},{"id":"56alxn","title":"Ilitch Companies announced as PWHL investor ahead of Detroit season","excerpt":"The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced on Monday that Ilitch Companies and Canada-based Kilmer Sports Ventures have recently been named strategic partners of the league. The move marks a significant investment in the league — and its first outside investors — at a time when the P...","content":"The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced on Monday that Ilitch Companies and Canada-based Kilmer Sports Ventures have recently been named strategic partners of the league. The move marks a significant investment in the league — and its first outside investors — at a time when the PWHL is picking up significant momentum heading into its third season, which will welcome four new teams including in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose.“The PWHL’s rise has been one of the most compelling stories in professional sports, and we are proud to be part of that story,” said Chris Ilitch, CEO of Ilitch Companies, in a news release. “Investing in the PWHL means an opportunity to broaden the game’s reach, connect with new fans, and create pathways for athletes for generations to come.”Since its launch in 2023, the league has grown its sponsorship portfolio by 35% and increased online merch sales by more than 50% year-over-year, according to the PWHL.Kilmer Sports Ventures, the sports and entertainment division of Toronto-based investment firm Kilmer Group, has also made recent investments into the Tempo — Canada’s first WNBA franchise — and the French professional football club, AS Saint-Étienne.“Hockey is in our DNA as Canadians, and that passion brought us to the PWHL as its first Canadian investor,” said Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures and one of Canada’s most prominent sports investors, according to the PWHL. “Building world-class women’s sports organizations that inspire the next generation of athletes, fans, and leaders is how you create something that truly lasts...”Mark and Kimbra Walter, whose initial investment helped launch the PWHL, will continue to oversee league operations alongside the PWHL Advisory Board. With the edition of the four new teams, the 2026-27 season will be comprised of 12 teams in total: Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver, Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/ilitch-companies-announced-as-pwhl-investor-ahead-of-detroit-season/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:04:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FCT4OKHLYDFH7HO3YZ63C7GCADA.jpg","slug":"ilitch-companies-announced-as-pwhl-investor-ahead-of-detroit-season"},{"id":"k97rui","title":"Dallas Mavericks hiring Michigan basketball Head Coach Dusty May, AP source says","excerpt":"The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn’t compl...","content":"The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn’t completed.May and the Wolverines won the NCAA championship with a 69-63 victory over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. They opened the NCAA Tournament by becoming the first team ever to score at least 90 points in five consecutive games.That came three years after May led Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance. The Owls returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.The 49-year-old May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as president of basketball operations and alternate governor of the Mavericks.He comes to the NBA with a chance to mold 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. Veteran star Kyrie Irving is also on the roster for now after missing the entire 2025-26 season following an ACL year in March of last year.May began his college coaching career as an assistant at Murray State in 2005-06. He then served on staffs at UAB, Louisiana Tech and Florida before getting his first head coaching job at Florida Atlantic.The Owls went 35-4 during their dream season in 2022-23, which ended with a 72-71 loss to San Diego State in the national semifinals after Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beating shot for the Aztecs.“I was a fan of Dusty’s when he was at FAU,” said Yaxel Lendeborg, who played for May at Michigan and is widely expected to be a lottery pick in the first round of Tuesday’s NBA draft. “And now, after playing for him, I’m a bigger fan. I have so much respect for Dusty May, I can’t even tell you.”Lendeborg said at last month’s draft combine that he felt like May ran Michigan’s program like an NBA program in many ways.“He taught us a lot of things that are being used in the NBA now,” Lendeborg said. “A lot of schemes, a lot of switching and stuff. And his offense was very much a pro-style offense. We played fast-paced, physical, all of that. ... I’ve gained so much knowledge from him as far as those actions and just those little communication keys.”May’s rise in coaching has been meteoric, particularly after the last four seasons.He took over at Florida Atlantic in 2018 and had four consecutive seasons of finishing just over .500 - before striking gold in the 2022-23 season, going 35-4 and taking the Owls on that improbable Final Four run.He went 25-9 at FAU the following season, then went to Michigan and brought the Wolverines back to prominence. Michigan went 27-10 two seasons ago before the run to the championship.May’s record in his last four college seasons was 124-26, an .827 winning percentage that was third best in all of major college men’s basketball over that span behind Houston’s Kelvin Sampson (.861) and Duke’s Jon Scheyer (.832).___AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Arlington, Texas, contributed to this report.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/06/22/dallas-mavericks-are-hiring-michigan-basketball-head-coach-dusty-may-ap-source-says/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:38:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F2WGLO5OQ7NDRVHO7EQO4JAR2V4.jpg","slug":"dallas-mavericks-hiring-michigan-basketball-head-coach-dusty-may-ap-source-says"},{"id":"aqhb4r","title":"Detroit police searching for suspects in teen takeover, drag race in Midtown","excerpt":"Detroit police are searching for those behind a drag race and burnout mob that disturbed the Midtown area Saturday night.","content":"Detroit police are searching for those behind a drag race and burnout mob that disturbed the Midtown area Saturday night.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-searching-suspects-teen-takeover-drag-race-midtown","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Charlie.Langton@fox.com (Charlie Langton)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:45:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F46710315198.jpg","slug":"detroit-police-searching-for-suspects-in-teen-takeover-drag-race-in-midtown"},{"id":"sp3iec","title":"Northern Michigan teen set fire to home before assaulting owners, police say","excerpt":"A Traverse City 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault and arson that happened over the weekend.","content":"A Traverse City 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault and arson that happened over the weekend.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/northern-michigan-teen-set-fire-home-before-assaulting-owners-police-say","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:35:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhul-hayden.jpg","slug":"northern-michigan-teen-set-fire-to-home-before-assaulting-owners-police-say"},{"id":"izgw8l","title":"17-year-old speaks out following shooting","excerpt":"Michael Skowronski sits down with Charlie Langton to discuss life following a shooting that left the teen unable to compete in wrestling.","content":"Michael Skowronski sits down with Charlie Langton to discuss life following a shooting that left the teen unable to compete in wrestling.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-3ueupjned7gprxlm","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:32:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fz1imrgyqgzogo8vn%2F0hxzx3ibfddv862w.jpg","slug":"17-year-old-speaks-out-following-shooting"},{"id":"4j75mk","title":"Dusty May leaving Michigan Basketball to coach Mavericks","excerpt":"The University of Michigan had hoped to keep May around for many more years after he helped bring the school its first basketball title in decades.\n\n\nBack in April during the city's parade celebrating the championship, athletic director Warde Manuel said the school and May had agreed to a deal th...","content":"The University of Michigan had hoped to keep May around for many more years after he helped bring the school its first basketball title in decades.\n\n\nBack in April during the city's parade celebrating the championship, athletic director Warde Manuel said the school and May had agreed to a deal that would keep him as the basketball coach for \"many years to come.\"\n\n\n\"Dusty and I have already reached an agreement,\" Manuel said in a remark that resulted in a standing ovation as well as chants of \"Dusty!\" from the crowd that had gathered at the Crisler Center.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-k4qgdcy8x5jqclfi","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:30:48.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fteg4uud7o4y9fhlg%2F4ekecw9ch6lu64op.jpg","slug":"dusty-may-leaving-michigan-basketball-to-coach-mavericks"},{"id":"5m4he4","title":"Here’s what’s next for AI in schools","excerpt":"This year, the Michigan Department of Education released a formal AI guidance for schools, placing a focus on AI literacy as a new essential skill.The guidance aims for students to understand privacy, data protection, equity, accessibility, and for students to critically evaluate and oversight AI...","content":"This year, the Michigan Department of Education released a formal AI guidance for schools, placing a focus on AI literacy as a new essential skill.The guidance aims for students to understand privacy, data protection, equity, accessibility, and for students to critically evaluate and oversight AI outputs.As schools navigate new policies, educators say students should have a choice too.In July, students from Ypsilanti Community Schools will take part in America’s youth AI festival, a national event with a focus on how young people can help shape the future of technology.Students Jeancia Mazama, Lamarea Tooson, and the superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools, Alena Zachery-Ross, joined Local 4 Live to tell us what they think.You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/heres-whats-next-for-ai-in-schools/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:09:05.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F3dd92faf-a391-46af-a04d-26d515965fad%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"heres-whats-next-for-ai-in-schools"},{"id":"cef9ps","title":"'More than hockey.' Nonprofit bringing adaptive hockey experience to Troy in July","excerpt":"Hockey Mentors for Special Players, a nonprofit that provides free adaptive skating and hockey opportunities to people with disabilities and veterans, is hosting two events this summer.The organization was founded by Wyatt Lucas, and on Thursday, June 25, they're hosting a Media vs. Veterans Sled...","content":"Hockey Mentors for Special Players, a nonprofit that provides free adaptive skating and hockey opportunities to people with disabilities and veterans, is hosting two events this summer.The organization was founded by Wyatt Lucas, and on Thursday, June 25, they're hosting a Media vs. Veterans Sled Hockey Showcase.It runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Suburban Ice in Rochester Hills, and features media personalities from across the area taking on military veterans in a fun, beginner-friendly adaptive hockey experience.This event is about bringing people together in a meaningful and memorable way, Lucas said. Sled hockey creates an equal playing field where everyone can experience the challenge, teamwork, and excitement of the sport. We hope this event helps shine a light on adaptive athletics and the incredible athletes and veterans in our community.The showcase will help promote Hockey Mentors' largest annual event, which is taking place on Saturday, July 11 in Troy.That event brings together 250-300 people at Buffalo Wild Wings arena in Troy. The adaptive skating experience is for children and adults with disabilities.\"This event is designed to provide a fun, supportive environment where participants can get on the ice, build confidence, and enjoy the game of hockey. Whether its your first time skating or you have experience, everyone is welcome,\" the event information reads.Those who participate will have access to adaptive skating support, sled hockey opportunities for those with mobility challenges, open adaptive ice for skating and hockey activities, meal and refreshments, exhibition scrimmages and more.For more information, you can register for the event here.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/more-than-hockey-nonprofit-bringing-adaptive-hockey-experience-to-troy-in-july","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:02:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"more-than-hockey-nonprofit-bringing-adaptive-hockey-experience-to-troy-in-july"},{"id":"vud82j","title":"Rainy start gives way to perfect weather for the Ford Fireworks","excerpt":"A soggy start to the day is impacting the morning commute across Southeast Michigan as widespread showers continue through the early morning hours. Some of the heavier downpours may contain an occasional rumble of thunder and locally heavy rainfall, reducing visibility and creating ponding of wat...","content":"A soggy start to the day is impacting the morning commute across Southeast Michigan as widespread showers continue through the early morning hours. Some of the heavier downpours may contain an occasional rumble of thunder and locally heavy rainfall, reducing visibility and creating ponding of water on area roadways. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use caution on wet roads.The good news is that conditions will steadily improve as the morning progresses. The widespread, steady rain will transition to lighter showers before ending around lunchtime. Drier air moves in this afternoon, setting the stage for a pleasant evening across Metro Detroit. The forecast could not be much better for those heading downtown for the Ford Fireworks tonight. Skies will gradually clear this afternoon, with temperatures reaching around 73 degrees. It will be breezy through the daylight hours, but tapering off tonight. By fireworks time, temperatures will settle into the 60s under mostly clear skies, making for comfortable viewing conditions along the Detroit River.Quiet weather remains in place through tonight and Tuesday, with slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures continuing through the middle and latter part of the workweek. Afternoon highs will generally remain in the 70s, providing a comfortable stretch of summer weather.Our next opportunity for rain arrives Wednesday night into Thursday as another system moves through the Great Lakes. After that, the forecast turns much more summer-like heading into the weekend.Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected to return Friday and continue through the weekend, with highs climbing back into the 80s. If you’re looking to spend time by the pool, at the lake or enjoying outdoor activities, the upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a great one across Southeast Michigan.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/rainy-start-gives-way-to-perfect-weather-for-the-ford-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles, Ashlee Baracy","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:56:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F3269364f-18d3-4673-bd1f-4eda2aa219f7%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"rainy-start-gives-way-to-perfect-weather-for-the-ford-fireworks"},{"id":"db1xfh","title":"Content creator hopes for acceptance into Streamer U","excerpt":"Karlon Sanders sits down with Ronia Shamona to talk about his journey as a streamer, and how he hopes to get into the very popular Streamer U, hosted by Kai Cenat.","content":"Karlon Sanders sits down with Ronia Shamona to talk about his journey as a streamer, and how he hopes to get into the very popular Streamer U, hosted by Kai Cenat.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gjd8msqk64y317ih","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:25:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F7laxl3pk0waiz9s5%2Fy5707adonrxzl03a.jpg","slug":"content-creator-hopes-for-acceptance-into-streamer-u"},{"id":"nx2gb9","title":"PWHL announces Ilitch Companies will be among first outside investors","excerpt":"The Ilitch family will be one of the first two outside investors into the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), the league announced Monday morning.Ilitch Companies, along with Kilmer Sports Ventures, will be the first two strategic partners and outside investors since the league was establi...","content":"The Ilitch family will be one of the first two outside investors into the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), the league announced Monday morning.Ilitch Companies, along with Kilmer Sports Ventures, will be the first two strategic partners and outside investors since the league was established in 2023.The new PWHL Detroit team will play at Little Caesars Arena, and Ilitch Companies CEO Chris Ilitch was there for the team announcement, and was there for the team's first draft pick announcement last week at the Fox Theatre.The league is owned by Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers and more.Kilmer Sports Ventors is lead by Larry Tanenbaum, who is the chairman emeritus of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which is the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and more.The PWHL's rise has been one of the most compelling stories in professional sports, and we are proud to be part of that story, Ilitch said in a statement. Investing in the PWHL means an opportunity to broaden the games reach, connect with new fans, and create pathways for athletes for generations to come. Our organization has long believed in the power of hockey to bring communities together and open doors for the next generation. From supporting youth and amateur hockey for nearly 60 years to investing in the future of womens professional hockey, we are proud to help advance the game at every level.Kimbra and I are incredibly proud of what the PWHL has accomplished in a short time and are excited about what it can achieve moving forward, Walter said in a statement. As we continue building the PWHL for the long term, were thrilled to welcome Kilmer Sports Ventures and Ilitch Companies as partners. They bring tremendous experience in professional hockey and a deep commitment to womens sports, and they share our vision for the future as we continue growing the league.\"Mark and Kimbra Walter, alongside the PWHL Advisory Board, will continue to oversee league operations and strategic direction.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/pwhl-detroit/pwhl-announces-ilitch-companies-will-be-among-first-outside-investors","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:28:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"pwhl-announces-ilitch-companies-will-be-among-first-outside-investors"},{"id":"jz4387","title":"US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talks","excerpt":"U.S.-Iran negotiations are underway, with officials from both countries and mediating nations Pakistan and Qatar reporting good progress following the first high-level talks over the weekend in Switzerland.Vice President JD Vance was on site as negotiations kicked off. Other key members of the US...","content":"U.S.-Iran negotiations are underway, with officials from both countries and mediating nations Pakistan and Qatar reporting good progress following the first high-level talks over the weekend in Switzerland.Vice President JD Vance was on site as negotiations kicked off. Other key members of the US delegation include envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law.RELATED STORY | What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy  and TrumpThe talks produced a roadmap for the next 60 days of negotiations, a new high-level committee to help oversee the talks and assist with dispute resolution, and a new line of communication aimed at avoiding incidents and miscommunication regarding the Strait of Hormuz.Several major issues remain on the table. Key topics include the future of Iran's nuclear program, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential unfreezing of billions of dollars' worth of Iranian assets.The two sides are already showing differences in priorities. The U.S. wants to focus early on Iran's nuclear program. Iran's president said over the weekend that Iran will not give up uranium enrichment  though it is worth noting there are civilian uses for uranium enriched at low levels. Iran wants to keep the early focus on Lebanon and the continued conflict with Israel.RELATED STORY | US-Iran agreement signed; key issues remain unresolved as negotiations advanceThe memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran last week is supposed to apply to regional allies and fighting in Lebanon. However, continued conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group, threatens to derail the peace talks.Over the weekend, Iran claimed it closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to continued fighting. However, a website that tracks movement through the Strait reported near-normal levels of shipping traffic on Sunday.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/us-and-iran-begin-nuclear-negotiations-with-both-sides-reporting-progress-after-opening-talks","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Stephanie Liebergen","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:23:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-and-iran-begin-nuclear-negotiations-with-both-sides-reporting-progress-after-opening-talks"},{"id":"877h4a","title":"Local nonprofit seeking artists to paint educational storm drain murals in Troy","excerpt":"The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is searching for five local artists to create murals above storm drains in the city of Troy to help inspire curiosity about where storm water goes and its impact on local waterways.The program aims to educate residents about the importance of keeping pol...","content":"The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is searching for five local artists to create murals above storm drains in the city of Troy to help inspire curiosity about where storm water goes and its impact on local waterways.The program aims to educate residents about the importance of keeping pollutants out of our sewers and storm water, as it is fed directly into the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair. Each mural can range in size from 3-by-3 feet to 3-by-5 feet and should feature the colors provided, which will include green, blue, yellow, black and white paint.Each muralist will receive a $500 stipend and all materials needed for the project. Interested artists must submit their storm drain design here by the July 31 deadline to be considered.The paint should last up to eight years, according to the CRWC, however the city of Troy will have permission to remove the murals after five years if it chooses. “During removal, the municipality will use a fine mesh cover on the storm drain to capture the paint chips as a best management practice,” a CRWC spokesperson wrote Monday in response to inquiry it received about the project on social media. “We hope that by bringing these messages into communities it will help spark curiosity, care and ownership over storm drains so that less pollutants will find their way from homes into our rivers.”The CRWC is also leading a Storm Drain Stewards project in Madison Heights this summer to discourage illegal dumping, and is currently seeking 10-15 volunteers to help stencil storm drains with the phrase: “No Dumping, Drains to River.” That project, sponsored by Pure Oakland Water (POW) kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, with a stenciling event at Rosie’s Park, 1111 East Farnum Ave., Madison Heights.Fore more information about the Storm Drain Stewards program and how to apply, visit crwc.org/stormdrainstewards.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/local-nonprofit-seeking-artists-to-paint-educational-storm-drain-murals-in-troy/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:41:38.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F5MIYYL2RJFCPXE4TSW6IE44M4M.jpg","slug":"local-nonprofit-seeking-artists-to-paint-educational-storm-drain-murals-in-troy"},{"id":"h2qbj0","title":"Michigan gas prices down 73 cents since last month, hit lowest price point since April","excerpt":"While oil and gas prices still remain high as negotiations with the United States and Iran enters a new phase, gas prices in Michigan hit their lowest average since April last week.Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.01 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down 73 cents from this time l...","content":"While oil and gas prices still remain high as negotiations with the United States and Iran enters a new phase, gas prices in Michigan hit their lowest average since April last week.Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.01 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down 73 cents from this time last month but up 72 cents from this time last year. Metro Detroit's average sits at $4.12 per gallon, down 13 cents since last week but up 83 cents since last year. Watch Ryan Marshall's report below Michigan gas prices down 73 cents since last month, hit lowest price point since AprilMany drivers we talked to overnight believe that lower prices overall are good, but they are still not satisfied. Its not enough. I mean, Im happy that its coming down. But, its still not dispute. Like, cause Im a driver and yes it does help a little bit. But, like I said before, its still not enough,\" said Joseph Moore, a Farmington Hills resident. \"(We're) making sure we put the bare minimum in gas just to get home, to work and then to the store at night. And then, you know, making sure we have enough money left over to buy dinner,\" said Amanda Ebel, also from Farmington Hills. I mean, this is nothing. Basically, price means I demand better. I mean, its been many many years not more like than $2.50. Could be maybe eight, nine years. Been small,\" said Sab Bhatti from Taylor.While the decline in gas prices for some drivers is great, they know that more certainly has to be done. We'll keep tracking gas prices as the summer continues.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/michigan-gas-prices-down-73-cents-since-last-month-hit-lowest-price-point-since-april","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ryan Marshall","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:59:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F2e%2F96%2F1b8bfa16450da5108ec1f438bf24%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-7-51-41-am.png","slug":"michigan-gas-prices-down-73-cents-since-last-month-hit-lowest-price-point-since-april"},{"id":"tqg01o","title":"Chaotic drag race scene in Detroit has police investigating","excerpt":"Martin Luther King and 2nd Ave. in Midtown on Saturday night the scene was chaotic: Cars burning rubber in circles with passengers hanging out of the window.","content":"Martin Luther King and 2nd Ave. in Midtown on Saturday night the scene was chaotic: Cars burning rubber in circles with passengers hanging out of the window.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-yczx6rrjbze7908p","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:25:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F74ov3rxrfdw8a5zb%2Fep9qt7t3caxszq18.jpg","slug":"chaotic-drag-race-scene-in-detroit-has-police-investigating"},{"id":"tfob8","title":"Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100","excerpt":"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, once hailed as a maestro for directing a booming economy but who later received some of the blame for the housing bust and financial meltdown that occurred after he left office, has died, according to his wife, Andrea Mitchell. He was 100.Greenspan ...","content":"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, once hailed as a maestro for directing a booming economy but who later received some of the blame for the housing bust and financial meltdown that occurred after he left office, has died, according to his wife, Andrea Mitchell. He was 100.Greenspan served five terms as Fed chairman under four presidents, starting with Ronald Reagan, who nominated him in 1987. His term under George W. Bush expired in 2006. His eighteen-and-a-half year tenure is the second longest as head of the nations central bank.His death was announced in a statement by Mitchell, a correspondent for NBC News and his wife for 29 years.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, says hikes may be coming later this yearAlan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinsons Disease, Mitchell said in her statement.He was a giant of a man who helped shape the U.S. economy for decades under presidents of both parties, but was always honest in acknowledging his mistakes, she said.Born in New York City, Greenspan taught economics in the 1950s at New York University, his alma mater, while he was chairman and president of economic consulting firm Townsend-Greenspan & Co. that he helped run for 21 years. He served as the director of domestic policy research with Richard Nixons 1968 presidential campaign and was a part-time adviser to him after he took office.In 1974, the final year of the Nixon administration, Greenspan became chairman of the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers and stayed throughout the tenure of President Gerald Ford. He returned to his economic consulting work after Fords 1976 defeat and continued until his appointment to the Fed.Two months into Greenspans tenure, the stock market suffered its largest one-day percentage decline, when the Dow plunged 22% on October 19, 1987, a day that became known as Black Monday. The next day, Greenspan announced that the Fed was ready to serve as a source of liquidity to support the economic and financial systems. His assurance helped the market begin to make a relatively quick recovery.During his time at the Fed, the US economy experienced one of the strongest peacetime economic expansions in its history. Unemployment fell below 4%, the stock market reached what were then record highs, and the federal government began running budget surpluses rather than deficits.After the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000, the economy slipped into a recession in 2001 and was further shaken by the September 11 terrorist attacks. That prompted Greenspan and the Fed to cut its key interest rate to levels previously unheard of then, eventually reaching 1%.Many economists say that those low rates helped inflate the housing bubble, encouraging investors to give mortgages to borrowers who would not previously have qualified for home loans. People also criticized the Fed for not exercising better oversight of the mortgage market during those go-go years.Greenspan dismissed talk of a housing bubble while he was in office, saying that while individual local markets might be overpriced, there was no evidence of a nationwide bubble.But when home values collapsed nationwide and foreclosures and bank failures soared in the fall of 2008, he testified before the House Oversight Committee that he was in a state of shocked disbelief.He said that while he had tried to warn about the riskiness of some of the home loans, the economic damage wrought by the bursting of the bubble had turned out to be much broader than anything I could have imagined.He later testified that the low interest rates he and the Fed set did not cause the housing bubble or the ensuing crisis and he believed he had been right 70% of the time when he was in office.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/obituaries/alan-greenspan-former-head-of-federal-reserve-dies-at-100","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Chris Isidore","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:53:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"alan-greenspan-former-head-of-federal-reserve-dies-at-100"},{"id":"gr9qp9","title":"Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced","excerpt":"For years, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance argued against deals that provided financial concessions to Iran, saying that giving the regime money fuels terror. But now the agreement theyve reached to end the war with Tehran is poised to hand the r...","content":"For years, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance argued against deals that provided financial concessions to Iran, saying that giving the regime money fuels terror. But now the agreement theyve reached to end the war with Tehran is poised to hand the regime billions.For the better part of a decade, Trumps central indictment of former President Barack Obamas Iran nuclear deal was simple: Giving Tehran access to frozen assets enriched a dangerous regime and got the United States little in return.Trumps current secretary of state and vice president went even further, co-sponsoring legislation as senators that argued Iranian frozen funds could not be safely released because the money, even with rules governing its use, could end up being utilized in a dangerous way.Now, all three are backing an agreement that spells out US commitments to potentially release those funds and lift sanctions on Tehran but leaves specific details on Irans nuclear program to future negotiations.RELATED STORY | What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy  and TrumpAdministration officials have downplayed the significance of the written document and said the movement of any money will be performance-based. They also have said the atmosphere of this deal is different from previous ones because the US has degraded Irans military.We have great confidence that were going to be able to see if they try to fund terrorist organizations, Vance said Thursday.However, the signed memorandum of understanding nevertheless embraces the same type of incentivized financial relief that Trump, Rubio and Vance spent years warning would enrich a nation they described as the worlds leading state sponsor of terrorism.Under the terms of the 14-point memorandum of understanding formally signed and released by the White House on Wednesday, the US undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the implementation of this MOU, to terminate all types of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions, and to immediately issue waivers for the sale of Iranian oil.The Trump administration has vehemently argued that its agreement is stronger than Obamas Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, despite many analysts and critics arguing it appears to give Iran significant concessions.Significantly, a number of Republican senators, including those who typically stay quiet, have openly questioned the terms of Trumps Iran negotiations.Roger Wicker, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he was concerned that the memorandum of understanding negotiates away the victories of the war and that the plan for a $300 billion reconstruction fund would make the financial incentives in the JCPOA look like a pittance by comparison. The administration said the US would not contribute to that fund.Trump has long criticized the JCPOA, from which he withdrew the US in 2018, in large part because it gave Tehran sanctions relief and access to frozen assets.In an op-ed in September 2015  ahead of the deals implementation  then-candidate Trump castigated the JCPOA for the prospect of lifting all nuclear related sanctions and handing Iran a windfall of $150 billion, which will no doubt fund terrorism around the world.It appears we wanted a deal at any cost, he wrote.RELATED STORY | Why Trump's blunt talk makes it harder to know how a deal with Iran could goAs recently as 2016, Trump argued that Obama had made a basic mistake by relieving pressure on Tehran before obtaining stronger concessions. We took the sanctions off, we got nothing for that, Trump said at a conservative summit in Denver. Its like 101, Trump, The Art of the Deal.Why did Pres Obama remove sanctions against Iran prior to negotiating rather than completing successful negotiation & then remove sanctions? Trump tweeted in 2014.Trump also repeatedly argued that giving Iran access to frozen assets made the regime stronger and enriched a government he described as a sponsor of terrorism.During a 2016 presidential debate, Trump called the Iran deal a one-sided transaction in which the United States was giving back $150 billion to a terrorist state  really the No. 1 terrorist state, adding that weve made them a strong country from really a very weak country.Earlier that year, he told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that the United States had rewarded the worlds leading state sponsor of terror with $150 billion and we received absolutely nothing in return. Trump returned to the theme repeatedly, saying in 2015 on CNN that we shouldnt have given their money back and arguing in 2019 that Obama had paid $150 billion for a short-term agreement.I would have made a deal not from desperation. I would have doubled and tripled up the sanctions and I would have made a much better deal, Trump added.It was not only the current president, but members of his Cabinet who criticized the JCPOA, as well as an agreement under former President Joe Biden that would have given Iran access to $6 billion in frozen assets for humanitarian purchases in exchange for the release of five detained Americans. Those assets were refrozen shortly after the release of the Americans, in response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.In September 2015, then-Sen. and presidential candidate Rubio condemned the JCPOA, arguing that Iran will immediately use the money it is receiving in sanctions relief to begin to build up its conventional capabilities and that it will establish the most dominant military power in the region outside of the United States and it will raise the price of us operating in the region.That same month, he published a list of Ten Things That Every American Should Be Concerned About In The Iran Deal. Four of the points addressed sanctions relief, including the argument that With Billions in Sanctions Relief, Iran Will Boost Terror and Threaten the Middle East.In August 2023, 26 Senate Republicans, including then-Sen. Vance, sent a letter to then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken and then-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denouncing the use of the funds in the detainee deal and expressing concern they were attempting to sidestep Congress and pursue other pathways to financially compensate Iran in an attempt to renegotiate a successor to the ill-fated 2015 nuclear deal.Any agreement with the Iranian regime that entails financial reward for malign behavior is wholly unacceptable, they wrote.In December 2023, Vance and Rubio co-sponsored legislation led by Sen. Tim Scott to freeze the Iranian funds in Qatar. That bill argued that given the fungible nature of money, funds released to Iran for so-called humanitarian purposes cannot be reliably prevented from funding future terrorist attacks, especially when the Government of Iran has explicitly acknowledged their willingness to use any and all monetary gains to support the ideology of their regime.A senior administration official said it would be moronic to compare terms of the MOU to the legislation sponsored by Vance and Rubio because of the military action against Iran and the conditions on the release of the money. State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott said that Rubio and the entire administration is 100% in lockstep behind President Trump.In July 2024, just after becoming Trumps pick for vice president, Vance told Fox News that if you want to check Iran, one way to do it is to withdraw their oil money, which of course, Joe Bidens been bad about.Under Trumps newly negotiated MOU, the US will immediately issue waivers for the sale of Iranian oil.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/trumps-iran-agreement-embraces-sanctions-relief-a-policy-he-and-his-team-once-denounced","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Andrew Kaczynski, Jennifer Hansler","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:38:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trumps-iran-agreement-embraces-sanctions-relief-a-policy-he-and-his-team-once-denounced"},{"id":"jzhvu9","title":"Grand opening for newly renovated Oak Park Woods in Shepherd Park set for Monday","excerpt":"The City of Oak Park is inviting community members to join city officials on Monday at the grand opening of Oakland County’s newest park, Oak Park Woods.Located on the northern 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park, at Northfield Boulevard and Church Street, the newly renovated space features a full...","content":"The City of Oak Park is inviting community members to join city officials on Monday at the grand opening of Oakland County’s newest park, Oak Park Woods.Located on the northern 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park, at Northfield Boulevard and Church Street, the newly renovated space features a fully refurbished playground and play areas; more gathering space and seating including a picnic shelter, updated pavilion and warming kitchen; redeveloped green space, a new restroom building and more.City and Oakland County Parks officials sought input from residents in 2023 for the park’s preliminary design. The project was supported by $3.25 million in funds from Oakland County Parks’ Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, including $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and $750,000 in Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement fund. Additional Oakland County Parks’ capital improvement funding was later added for a total investment of $6.2 million, according to the county.A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at 24198 Church St., featuring food, games, activities and more.Other Oakland County Parks that have received funding from the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan include Catalpa Oaks in Southfield, Lyon Oaks in Lyon Township and Wixom, Red Oaks in Madison Heights, and Waterford Oaks in Waterford Township.For more information about the program, visit oak.gov.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/grand-opening-for-newly-renovated-oak-park-woods-in-shepherd-park-set-for-monday/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:28:33.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F4MQ4NQ64VBCOPLDAUVQT7A6OVE.png","slug":"grand-opening-for-newly-renovated-oak-park-woods-in-shepherd-park-set-for-monday"},{"id":"om7xdo","title":"Morning 4: Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for disruption — and more news","excerpt":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for neighborhood disruptionThe homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighbo...","content":"Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for neighborhood disruptionThe homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighborhood complaints in Birmingham is speaking publicly for the first time, apologizing for the disruption while disputing several characterizations of the event.In a statement released on Facebook on Friday (June 19), the homeowner (who wants to remain anonymous) acknowledged that guests leaving the June 13 gathering caused significant traffic congestion and inconvenienced nearby residents.Read more.Booms, complaints, safety risks: July 4 is approaching, but Sterling Heights wants more say over fireworksIndependence Day is just a couple of weeks away, and while it is generally a time to celebrate America, it also brings many safety hazards and noise, which the city of Sterling Heights is working to address.“Every single year we get hundreds of phone calls from our residents calling for noise complaints,” Dale Dwojakowski, the city’s assistant city manager, said on Friday. “Their house is literally shaking.”The city has launched an initiative called “Safe Celebrations Start Local,” which supports state legislation in Lansing that would give cities greater local authority to establish fireworks regulations.Read more.Man accused of removing serial number from rifle had Oxford shooter’s phrase written on gun, feds sayA Macomb County man accused of removing the serial number from his rifle was allegedly infatuated with mass shooters, including the Oxford High School shooter.A criminal complaint was unsealed on June 17, alleging Eleazareli Maycock, 20, had purposely removed or altered the serial number on a firearm. The investigation began in May when the FBI received information that Maycock allegedly made threatening statements on YouTube. On May 22, authorities went to Maycock’s house in Macomb and interviewed him. In the interview, he admitted to possessing a Savage Arms .22 caliber rifle.Read more here.AAA: Gas prices in Michigan drop to lowest rate since AprilGas prices in Michigan are continuing to trend down, with prices across the state averaging about 18 cents lower than they were a week ago.AAA reports that drivers are paying around $4.01 per gallon for regular unleaded — roughly 73 cents less than they were this time last month, but still 72 cents higher than they were in June of last year.That amounts to around $60 on average for a full 15-tank of gas, or about $9 more than the highest price reported in August 2025.Read more here.Weather: Rainy start gives way to perfect weather for the Ford FireworksA soggy start to the day is impacting the morning commute across Southeast Michigan as widespread showers continue through the early morning hours. Some of the heavier downpours may contain an occasional rumble of thunder and locally heavy rainfall, reducing visibility and creating ponding of water on area roadways. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use caution on wet roads.The good news is that conditions will steadily improve as the morning progresses. The widespread, steady rain will transition to lighter showers before ending around lunchtime. More Local HeadlinesNational HeadlinesWorld HeadlinesSports Headlines","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/morning-4-birmingham-pool-party-homeowner-breaks-silence-apologizes-for-disruption-and-more-news/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:35:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FJSPM6XPKMNDU3EUTW3QHD4X5N4.png","slug":"morning-4-birmingham-pool-party-homeowner-breaks-silence-apologizes-for-disruption-and-more-news"},{"id":"uhl900","title":"A list of state laws and local ordinances you need to follow this fireworks season","excerpt":"Fireworks season is here, and if you're thinking about celebrating with your own display, there are state laws and local ordinances you need to followIf not, it could cost you fines of up to $1,000 for each violation. These riles are designed with safety in mind, so whether you're new to lighting...","content":"Fireworks season is here, and if you're thinking about celebrating with your own display, there are state laws and local ordinances you need to followIf not, it could cost you fines of up to $1,000 for each violation. These riles are designed with safety in mind, so whether you're new to lighting off your own fireworks or it's a tradition, here are some rules you need to follow so your celebration is a safe one. Watch Tony Geftos' report below A list of state laws and local ordinances you need to follow this fireworks seasonBefore the booms, there are the beeps, as people shell out cash for fireworks they can light off themselves. I mean, just speaking honestly as a man, theres just something about watching stuff shoot up into the sky and explode,\" Blaze Slade.Slade is from Livonia. Every Fourth of July, he heads up north after stocking up at Pro Fireworks in Westland.I found myself really missing it and really missing the cheerfulness of the Fourth of July, so last year, I decided to come by here when I got a coupon,\" Slade said.State law said Michigan Consumer Fireworks  the kind that move or explode  can be set off between 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. from June 29 through July 4th. The next dates you can set off fireworks are September 5 and 6, before Labor Day.You know, it used to be, back in the day, youd have to sign a waiver saying, Im going to take this out of state and light it off somewhere where its legal. That doesnt happen anymore,\" I said to Bernie Brosnan, a Canton Fire Department fire inspector. A list of state laws and local ordinances you need to follow this fireworks season That doesnt happen anymore, no,\" Brosnan replied.Brosnan has examples of novelty fireworks, fountains and sparklers that can be bought and lit any time of the year. Even those, he said, can be dangerous.Any time we have more risky behavior, were going to see more injuries,\" Brosnan said.There's also a risk of a firework igniting a fire that gets out of control.If weve had dry weather, you know, theres going to be a bigger chance for fire. If theres high winds, theres a chance for, you know, the fireworks going in places we werent expecting,\" Brosnan said.To help prevent emergencies, each municipality can enforce its own ordinances on top of the state consumer firework laws. Canton Township the same as Michigan's; fireworks can not be on public, school or church property, or someone else's property without their permission.No one under 18 can buy, possess or light them, and you can not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.One tip that I have is you should always have a bucket and a hose,\" Brosnan said. \"In terms of safe disposal, this is a nice staging place for used fireworks.If you follow the rules, you can enjoy the holiday activities safely, without the risk of breaking a rule.I think its just enjoying it. Just enjoying all the, you know, the laughter, celebrating, you know, with everybody around,\" said Chelsea White, a Farmington Hills resident.Before you light up the night, check the date and time to make sure your display is on the up and up. Where Your Voice Matters","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/a-list-of-state-laws-and-local-ordinances-you-need-to-follow-this-fireworks-season","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:26:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F74%2F98%2F3ccca508433fb82a4f0d58c1cdf6%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-22-at-6-55-24-am.png","slug":"a-list-of-state-laws-and-local-ordinances-you-need-to-follow-this-fireworks-season"},{"id":"b7tiyt","title":"Oakland County man says Jax Kar Wash attendant caused car damage, company denies responsibility","excerpt":"An Oakland County man said his car was hit with over $600 worth of damage at a car wash, and he is asking for answers. The company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a similar story about this happening to a man in Chester...","content":"An Oakland County man said his car was hit with over $600 worth of damage at a car wash, and he is asking for answers. The company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a similar story about this happening to a man in Chesterfield. On Feb. 24, Steve Rotenberg said he was pulling up for his regular car wash at Jax Kar Wash in West Bloomfield Township. As he waited in line, he noticed the car in front of him was having issues on the conveyor.“I am probably maybe eight feet behind them,” he said. He was on the tracks at a Jax Kar Wash location in West Bloomfield Township. Rotenberg says the attendant motioned for the car in front of him to back up. “He puts his hand into the car, grabs the wheel and turns the wheel to adjust it because she obviously couldn’t figure it out and then she backed up again,” Rotenberg said. Inching closer, Rotenberg says things got worse. “She hit my car, so I immediately put it in park,” he said. Rotenberg told Local 4 that he immediately got out and asked what happened.“He looks at me like ‘deer in the headlights’ and doesn’t say anything,” Rotenberg said about the attendant’s reaction. After the two cars went through the wash, he says they pulled over and exchanged information.He went back inside and spoke to the manager. “He was like, ‘let’s look at the video.’ You can see exactly the same thing I just told you happened on the video,” Rotenberg said. “You can see his grabbing the wheel and turning it and she backs up again.”Rotenberg went and got an estimate of the damage. It totaled $650. He also went and filed a police report. He got the car fixed soon after. Around the same time, the family of the person in the car that hit Rotenberg’s car reached out, and they met up. “We were negotiating, and he gave me half the money,” Rotenberg said about what was given to him from the family. But Rotenberg still wants the other half of what he paid to have it fixed. He says he even wrote a letter. “I wrote, ‘To Whom it May Concern, I was in an accident at your location. I was hit waiting for the vehicle in front of me to proceed. The vehicle backed into me. Your attendant told them to back up twice,’” Rotenberg said, describing the letter. He says the manager at that location offered him a year-long free membership. “I said I am sorry, it sounds like to me that you’re admitting guilt, but I don’t want another membership. I want the money to replace what it’s just cost me to repair my vehicle,” he said. Local 4 reached out to Jax. “After a thorough review of all available information — including documentation related to the February incident — we determined that this was a customer-to-customer collision involving two guests at our West Bloomfield location,” the company said. “A Jax team member was present and provided directional guidance to the drivers involved. However, as is always the case, each driver retained full control of and responsibility for their vehicle. The collision occurred when one driver failed to follow the team member’s directions. Based on our site manager’s account of the incident and our internal review, the driver of the Porsche accepted responsibility for the collision. We have requested a copy of the official police report and will review it upon receipt. Our review of the available facts did not find evidence that Jax or any Jax team member caused or contributed to the collision. The two parties subsequently reached a direct settlement, with compensation provided by the at-fault driver. Regarding the customer’s later request for additional compensation: our records show that request was first raised on June 15, 2026 — several months after the February incident. Upon receiving it, the site manager reached out to the customer on June 17, 2026, and left a voicemail to discuss the matter further. We also note that the customer returned to and continued using Jax locations following the incident, visiting 12 times in the months that followed. Jax serves millions of customers each year across our locations, and incidents of this nature are rare. When concerns are raised, we take them seriously. We review the facts carefully and work to ensure every situation is handled fairly.We are committed to continuous improvement in both our operations and our customer experience. That includes strengthening our escalation protocols so that customer concerns are reviewed and addressed promptly through a dedicated customer contact form on our website that gives customers a direct avenue to submit concerns and reach our support team when needed. The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our highest priorities. We remain committed to earning and maintaining their trust at every location.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/oakland-county-man-says-jax-kar-wash-attendant-caused-car-damage-company-denies-responsibility/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:20:51.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fc6698f53-4bb4-4d53-bb18-15d965663e6e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"oakland-county-man-says-jax-kar-wash-attendant-caused-car-damage-company-denies-responsibility"},{"id":"ebd4pk","title":"Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming bid to succeed him","excerpt":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.Starmer says he wi...","content":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour party chooses a new leader  with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.Burnham confirmed in a social media post that I will put myself forward as part of this process. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was considered his main rival for the top job, said he will back Burnham.It was Burnham's victory in a special parliamentary election last week that triggered Starmer's decision to resign. After nearly a decade out of Parliament as the mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham returns to Westminster and will be sworn in as a lawmaker later on Monday.Only members of Parliament can stand for the party leadership.Streeting's statement makes it more likely that Burnham will be selected without a leadership contest.Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure. His statement comes the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the countrys economy and politics.After weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the governments flagging fortunes. He led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024, but since then his popularity and that of the party have plummeted.A new leader in place within weeksStarmer made the announcement outside his official 10 Downing St. residence, the spot where he delivered his first speech as prime minister two years ago.His voice choked with emotion near the end of the brief statement, which was watched by a group of staff, Cabinet ministers and scores of journalists.The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election, Starmer said. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.He said he spoke to King Charles III, Britain's constitutional monarch, to inform him of the decision.Starmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham's special election victory.Its unclear whether Burnham, who is due to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Monday, will now face a coronation or a challenge. Starmer said nominations for a leadership contest will open on July 9, and the new leader will be in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer break on Sept. 1.If Burnham is the only candidate, the change could come by mid-July.Starmer struggled to fulfill election pledgesStarmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living. He has been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as the U.K. ambassador to the United States.Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in even before an announcement, linking Starmers potential exit to two of his recurring bugbears: immigration and renewable energy.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT, Trump posted on his social media platform.Starmers initially warm relationship with the president has soured in recent months over issues including the Iran war, which the U.K. didnt join.He won praise on the world stageIn contrast to missteps on the domestic front, Starmer has won praise for his international role, notably in rallying European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russias invasion, and working to mitigate the economic and political turmoil unleashed by the Iran conflict.A NATO summit in Turkey next month may be his last foray on the world stage as Britain's leader.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmers legacy.It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years, she said on X. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.While many Labour lawmakers have rallied behind Burnham, some have said that Starmer had been treated unfairly. London legislator Neil Coyle railed on X against the prospect of an utter stitch-up & the media circus being rewarded.When the next leader cannot change Trump, Iran, Ukraine, Putin, Musk, broadcast editorial & algorithm bias overnight theyll bay for his blood too. Better keep that guillotine sharp, he wrote.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/europe/starmer-announces-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-bid-to-succeed-him","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:13:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"starmer-announces-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-bid-to-succeed-him"},{"id":"mh7qla","title":"Downtown Detroit prepares for 2026 Ford Fireworks with large crowds anticipated","excerpt":"Barricades and fences are already set up as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the area Monday night for the annual fireworks show. Watch reports from Megan Lee and Carli Petrus below Your guide to the 2026 Ford Fireworks: Parking, viewing areas and more Downtown prepares for 20...","content":"Barricades and fences are already set up as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the area Monday night for the annual fireworks show. Watch reports from Megan Lee and Carli Petrus below Your guide to the 2026 Ford Fireworks: Parking, viewing areas and more Downtown prepares for 2026 Ford Fireworks, large crowds anticipated Detroit City Council approved an ordinance this week extending the city's curfew for minors during the fireworks. The curfew is now from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Previously, the curfew started at 10 p.m. Web Extra: Watch our live interview with Chief Bettison on security preps for fireworks Web Extra: Chief Bettison speaks to WXYZ's Carli Petrus on fireworks safety preps during 8 a.m. showThe change comes after several weeks of so-called \"teen takeovers\" and violence. Last year, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman were shot as the annual fireworks were going off.Minors must be with their parent or a guardian after 8 p.m. if they choose to watch the fireworks within the curfew boundary. Parents of children found in violation would face a $250 fine.Alton Ross, a retired Detroit firefighter who spent years bringing his daughters to the summertime tradition, said the city is prepared for the large crowd.\"They look forward to it, they know it's a big event, and DFD is always ready,\" Ross said. Ross said he understands the reasoning behind the updated curfew.\"They shouldn't be down here running around to do whatever they want to do. I think that's the real reason for the curfew and people are looking at it different ways,\" Ross said.He added that the responsibility ultimately falls on families.\"We want the parents to be responsible for your kids, that's it,\" Ross said.Jarren Grabke is excited to bring his young daughter to the show for the first time.\"I mean I had a curfew. I came home when the lights came on, time to go home,\" Grabke said. \"Seeing everything through her eyes for the first time, brings back my own memories,\" Grabke said.If you are planning to attend, the city says to arrive early, as sections of Woodward will be closed and spots like Hart Plaza will be packed.Gilbert Nesbitt, general manager of Experience ZUZU, an Asian fusion restaurant just a short distance from Hart Plaza, said his team is ready for the rush.\"We expect an early crowd for people to get positioning for the fireworks,\" Nesbitt said. \"Our patio is open and ready to rock for the fireworks,\" Nesbitt said.Nesbitt said the restaurant is bringing in additional staff to handle the increased demand.\"We are going to schedule heavier than a normal Monday. Anticipating heavy traffic and I want to be able to serve as many guests in that time frame,\" Nesbitt said.Click here for all of the details on how to prepare for the fireworks.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/downtown-detroit-prepares-for-2026-ford-fireworks-with-large-crowds-anticipated","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Megan Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:53:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ffc%2F4d%2Fbfe332784aa3a150fae0d7a43c69%2Fimg-0102.jpeg","slug":"downtown-detroit-prepares-for-2026-ford-fireworks-with-large-crowds-anticipated"},{"id":"2630pm","title":"Priority Health outdoor fitness spaces","excerpt":"Jill Nelson, from Priority Health, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss with Ronia Shamona how being healthy is made easier through public outdoor gyms and fitness spaces.","content":"Jill Nelson, from Priority Health, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss with Ronia Shamona how being healthy is made easier through public outdoor gyms and fitness spaces.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-nnltcj82dseta7ke","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:23:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fngxxm0b7xfiq9app%2Fupugjeew7n4mvjyt.jpg","slug":"priority-health-outdoor-fitness-spaces"},{"id":"mluyr9","title":"Michigan health director Elizabeth Hertel stepping down from position","excerpt":"Hertel led the division for several years while serving under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, including during the pandemic. While she will be tackling a new chapter in her career, it's unclear where her next position will be.","content":"Hertel led the division for several years while serving under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, including during the pandemic. While she will be tackling a new chapter in her career, it's unclear where her next position will be.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-health-director-elizabeth-hertel-stepping-down-from-position","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:21:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2Fwjbk_elizabeth-hertel_041521.jpg","slug":"michigan-health-director-elizabeth-hertel-stepping-down-from-position"},{"id":"dk28ve","title":"Man says car damaged at West Bloomfield Township Jax Kar Wash, company says it was a customer-to-customer collision","excerpt":"An Oakland County man is asking for answers tonight after he says his car was hit with over $600 worth in damages at a Jax Kar Wash. The car wash company says they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision. The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a similar story about this happe...","content":"An Oakland County man is asking for answers tonight after he says his car was hit with over $600 worth in damages at a Jax Kar Wash. The car wash company says they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision. The man reached out to our Local 4 after we covered a similar story about this happening to a man in Chesterfield. On Feb. 24th, Steve Rotenberg said he was pulling up for his regular car wash. As he waited in line, he noticed the car in front of him was having issues on the conveyer.“I am probably maybe eight feet behind them,” he said. He was on the tracks at a Jax Kar Wash location in West Bloomfield Township. Rotenberg says the attendant motioned for the car in front of him to back up. “He puts his hand into the car, grabs the wheel and turns the wheel to adjust it because she obviously couldn’t figure it out and then she backed up again,” Rotenberg said. Inching closer, Rotenberg says things got worse. “She hit my car, so I immediately put it in park,” he said. Rotenberg told Local 4 that he immediately got out and asked what happened.“He looks at me like ‘deer in the headlights’ and doesn’t say anything,” Rotenberg said about the attendant’s reaction. After the two cars went through the wash, he says they pulled over and exchanged information.He went back inside and spoke to the manager. “He was like, ‘let’s look at the video.’ You can see exactly the same thing I just told you happened on the video,” Rotenberg said. “You can see his grabbing the wheel and turning it and she backs up again.”Rotenberg went and got an estimate of the damage. It totaled $650. He also went and filed a police report. He got the car fixed soon after. Around the same time, family of the person in the car that hit Rotenberg’s car reached out and they met up. “We were negotiating and he gave me half the money,” Rotenberg said about what was given to him from the family. But, Rotenberg still wants the other half of what he paid to have it fixed. He says he even wrote a letter. “I wrote, ‘To Whom it May Concern, I was in an accident at your location. I was hit waiting for the vehicle in front of me to proceed. The vehicle backed into me. Your attendant told them to back up twice,’” Rotenberg said, describing the letter. He says the manager at that location offered him a yearlong free membership. “I said I am sorry, it sounds like to me that you’re admitting guilt, but I don’t want another membership. I want the money to replace what it’s just cost me to repair my vehicle,” he said. Local 4 reached out to Jax. “After a thorough review of all available information — including documentation related to the February incident — we determined that this was a customer-to-customer collision involving two guests at our West Bloomfield location,” the company said. “A Jax team member was present and provided directional guidance to the drivers involved. However, as is always the case, each driver retained full control of and responsibility for their vehicle. The collision occurred when one driver failed to follow the team member’s directions. Based on our site manager’s account of the incident and our internal review, the driver of the Porsche accepted responsibility for the collision. We have requested a copy of the official police report and will review it upon receipt. Our review of the available facts did not find evidence that Jax or any Jax team member caused or contributed to the collision. The two parties subsequently reached a direct settlement, with compensation provided by the at-fault driver. Regarding the customer’s later request for additional compensation: our records show that request was first raised on June 15, 2026 — several months after the February incident. Upon receiving it, the site manager reached out to the customer on June 17, 2026, and left a voicemail to discuss the matter further. We also note that the customer returned to and continued using Jax locations following the incident, visiting 12 times in the months that followed. Jax serves millions of customers each year across our locations, and incidents of this nature are rare. When concerns are raised, we take them seriously. We review the facts carefully and work to ensure every situation is handled fairly.We are committed to continuous improvement in both our operations and our customer experience. That includes strengthening our escalation protocols so that customer concerns are reviewed and addressed promptly through a dedicated customer contact form on our website that gives customers a direct avenue to submit concerns and reach our support team when needed. The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our highest priorities. We remain committed to earning and maintaining their trust at every location.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/man-says-car-damaged-at-west-bloomfield-township-jax-kar-wash-company-says-it-was-a-customer-to-customer-collision/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:44:38.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fc6698f53-4bb4-4d53-bb18-15d965663e6e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"man-says-car-damaged-at-west-bloomfield-township-jax-kar-wash-company-says-it-was-a-customer-to-cust"},{"id":"ulx5me","title":"Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon for first time since 2022","excerpt":"For the first time in nearly four years, tennis star Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon later this month. This is not a drill.@serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies' singles at #Wimbledon as a wild card. pic.twitter.com/1vHnDEQ4xm Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 20...","content":"For the first time in nearly four years, tennis star Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon later this month. This is not a drill.@serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies' singles at #Wimbledon as a wild card. pic.twitter.com/1vHnDEQ4xm Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2026Williams, a seven-time winner of the event, accepted a wild card to compete at the event in London. Wild cards are given to players who don't have the ranking to automatically qualify for the tournament.Williams, 44, played her last singles match at the U.S. open in 2022, where she went on to lose in the third round. After that, she decided to step away from professional tennis and has not competed since.In addition to competing in singles, Williams also announced earlier this month that she will be competing in doubles at Wimbledon alongisde her sister Venus.RELATED STORY | Serena Williams making Grand Slam return with sister Venus at WimbledonThe sisters last played doubles together at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost in the opening round. But the last time they played doubles at Wimbledon was in 2016 when the duo went on to win the title.Although Serena has played little competitive tennis since announcing her retirement in 2022, Venus, 45, has remained active on the WTA Tour. She last competed at the Mutua Madrid Open in late April in both singles and doubles.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/serena-williams-to-make-singles-return-at-wimbledon-for-first-time-since-2022","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:24:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"serena-williams-to-make-singles-return-at-wimbledon-for-first-time-since-2022"},{"id":"1rn1ji","title":"EyesOn Design car show celebrates 39 years of Father's Day tradition and vision charity","excerpt":"The 39th annual EyesOn Design car show at Ford House brought together 175 carefully selected vehicles under this year's theme of power and elegance  but for one father and son, the event represents something far more personal than a love of automobiles.Steve Pasteiner has served as a judge and an...","content":"The 39th annual EyesOn Design car show at Ford House brought together 175 carefully selected vehicles under this year's theme of power and elegance  but for one father and son, the event represents something far more personal than a love of automobiles.Steve Pasteiner has served as a judge and announcer at EyesOn Design since the event began. His youngest son, Eric, has volunteered alongside him every year since the inception of the show. For the Pasteiners, the annual event has become a nearly four-decade Father's Day tradition.\"Some of the favorite memories are helping them work on cars, you know, growing up, you know, running tools for them, holding this, or actually... getting the hands dirty and working alongside of them,\" Eric Pasteiner said.Steve Pasteiner said his son's passion for cars took root early.\"I have pictures on my phone that I carry of when he was five, six years old, and standing next to one of the cars that we both loved and he grew up with, and that love prevails,\" he said.Beyond the Father's Day tradition, EyesOn Design carries a deeper charitable mission. Christos Rostemis, a member of the event's Vehicle Selection Committee, said the show raises awareness and funding for the visually impaired.\"It's just a wonderful charity that brings people out and aware of the things that visually impaired people can do. We also have, the charity helps visually impaired people to see better. We're doing symposiums that unite the sensors on cars with sensors that can be used to help people see in the future,\" Rostemis said.One of the show's most distinctive features involves visually impaired participants  called visioneers  who judge the vehicles by touch.\"We have visioneers that come through and judge the cars. They're visually impaired. They judge them with gloved hands, and that is a unique part of our show. They judge them by feel. It's an amazing thing to watch,\" Rostemis said.Around 50 judges participated this year, including seven visually-impaired award winners across several categories. Donations are collected through ticket sales and sponsorships, while participating vehicles are invited exclusively by the selection committee based on the annual theme.Steve Pasteiner said the cause resonates deeply with him.\"Sight is probably the greatest treasure that we have, you know,\" Steve Pasteiner said.Eric Pasteiner echoed that sentiment, calling for greater public awareness of the event.\"People need to be more aware of this event just to get more cars, more people, more donations in order to help the visually impaired is absolutely fantastic,\" Eric Pasteiner said.For the Pasteiners, the day ends the same way it begins  together.\"I get to hang out with this guy, and then when it's over, I still have the cart, we can ride around and look at cars together and appreciate that part of it too,\" Steve Pasteiner said.To self-nominate a vehicle for next year's showcase, visit eyesondesign.org.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/eyeson-design-car-show-celebrates-39-years-of-fathers-day-tradition-and-vision-charity","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Faraz Javed","publishDate":"2026-06-21T18:33:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"eyeson-design-car-show-celebrates-39-years-of-fathers-day-tradition-and-vision-charity"},{"id":"yv6l7b","title":"Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden","excerpt":"A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position, New York City Po...","content":"A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position, New York City Police said.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New York Knicks revel at NBA victory parade as joyous fans fill the streetsPolice did not say how far the man fell, but said he was in Section 300. They declined to release his name.The man was with his wife, according to police. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The rock band Goose was performing. In a statement on Facebook, the band said it was deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/man-falls-to-his-death-during-rock-concert-at-madison-square-garden","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-21T18:06:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"man-falls-to-his-death-during-rock-concert-at-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"y1x3h0","title":"Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday","excerpt":"U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Ki...","content":"U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom, Trump said in a post on Truth Social, although it remains unclear if the US president knows something definitively or if he is just jumping in on the commentary.Britains PA Media reported that Trump has not spoken to Starmer since the leaders saw each other at the G7 summit in France earlier this week.In his social media post, Trump criticized Starmer, the leader of the U.K.s centre-left Labour Party, saying ineffective policymaking would be behind his political demise.He failed badly on two very important subjects  IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY, Trump wrote, adding, (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!).RELATED STORY | Kier Starmer vows to fight in a Labour leadership showdown for UK prime ministerTrump has repeatedly urged the British government to reverse its freeze on issuing new oil and gas exploration licenses in the North Sea, and he has criticized the UKs wind farms.Though he was once nicknamed the Trump whisperer on account of his apparent ability to keep the president on-side, Starmer has recently been subject to a deluge of scolding from his American counterpart regarding the war in Iran.In response to Trumps claim, a Downing Street spokesperson directed CNN to Starmers most recent statement made Friday where he said, Theres more to do, and thats what Im focused on, what I was elected to do, which is to serve my country, adding that there was nothing more to add at this time.British Business Secretary Peter Kyle told BBC on Sunday that Starmer was reflecting on political realities this weekend, adding he would do what is in the best interests of the country.U.K. media is widely reporting Starmer will stand down Monday, with support swinging behind Andy Burnham, the outgoing Manchester mayor who won a recent by-election.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/trump-says-starmer-will-resign-amid-speculation-uk-pm-could-quit-as-soon-as-monday","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Charlotte Reck","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:45:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trump-says-starmer-will-resign-amid-speculation-uk-pm-could-quit-as-soon-as-monday"},{"id":"gvib2o","title":"Flood Law talks Huron Valley lawsuits","excerpt":"The Flood Law firm has filed multiple lawsuits due to the conditions at Huron Valley. Attorneys Todd Flood and Maura Battersby break them down.","content":"The Flood Law firm has filed multiple lawsuits due to the conditions at Huron Valley. Attorneys Todd Flood and Maura Battersby break them down.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-828zbiu2w3wbjfu3","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:14:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftnsva2g860zjji0m%2Fzszay5h68vxkfehg.jpg","slug":"flood-law-talks-huron-valley-lawsuits"},{"id":"k9ygeh","title":"Detroit man charged for allegedly burning raccoon alive and posting it on social media","excerpt":"A man has been charged for allegedly burning a raccoon alive in Detroit.","content":"A man has been charged for allegedly burning a raccoon alive in Detroit.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-man-charged-allegedly-burning-raccoon-alive-posting-social-media","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:06:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimg_1137.jpg","slug":"detroit-man-charged-for-allegedly-burning-raccoon-alive-and-posting-it-on-social-media"},{"id":"y8jrm9","title":"Detroit produced 'Say Grace' now streaming","excerpt":"Producer of the film, Deborah Lane Spencer, sits down with Brandon Hudson to discuss her streaming hit, \"Say Grace.\" The movie is available to stream on all platforms.","content":"Producer of the film, Deborah Lane Spencer, sits down with Brandon Hudson to discuss her streaming hit, \"Say Grace.\" The movie is available to stream on all platforms.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-77wbwuflvd1zoi35","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:36:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fz9m5zc3y27w04mis%2Fylvpuregp6un6p67.jpg","slug":"detroit-produced-say-grace-now-streaming"},{"id":"sqdxil","title":"Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100","excerpt":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","content":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-100","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:33:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-543295204.jpg","slug":"alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-at-100"},{"id":"g4omp","title":"Detroit's Ilitch Companies invests in PWHL as league comes to the city","excerpt":"The PWHL has its first outside investors, and one of them is Detroit's Ilitch Companies.","content":"The PWHL has its first outside investors, and one of them is Detroit's Ilitch Companies.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/detroits-ilitch-companies-invests-pwhl-league-comes-city","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:21:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimg_6305-scaled.jpg","slug":"detroits-ilitch-companies-invests-in-pwhl-as-league-comes-to-the-city"},{"id":"5v681t","title":"Ford Fireworks to light up Detroit sky tonight","excerpt":"It's a big night for Detroit! The Ford Fireworks are expected to draw large crowds downtown for the annual display along the river.","content":"It's a big night for Detroit! The Ford Fireworks are expected to draw large crowds downtown for the annual display along the river.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-6mp5czxmo8da9wos","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:00:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fei286qygkrfr1ykq%2F0dwv1lrbovlyxy5d.jpg","slug":"ford-fireworks-to-light-up-detroit-sky-tonight"},{"id":"ojs0jh","title":"Man accused of removing serial number from rifle had Oxford shooter’s phrase written on gun, feds say","excerpt":"A Macomb County man accused of removing the serial number from his rifle was allegedly infatuated with mass shooters, including the Oxford High School shooter.A criminal complaint was unsealed on June 17, alleging Eleazareli Maycock, 20, had purposely removed or altered the serial number on a fir...","content":"A Macomb County man accused of removing the serial number from his rifle was allegedly infatuated with mass shooters, including the Oxford High School shooter.A criminal complaint was unsealed on June 17, alleging Eleazareli Maycock, 20, had purposely removed or altered the serial number on a firearm.The investigation began in May when the FBI received information that Maycock allegedly made threatening statements on YouTube.On May 22, authorities went to Maycock’s house in Macomb and interviewed him.In the interview, he admitted to possessing a Savage Arms .22 caliber rifle.Maycock showed the rifle to the authorities, who found that the gun’s serial number had been removed. He gave the gun to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.In an interview on June 9 at Maycock’s home, he said he bought the rifle at a Dunham’s Discount Sports store in Sterling Heights in February. He said the rifle was new when he purchased it.Authorities noticed that the rifle’s serial number had been intentionally scratched off. Federal investigators determined the removal of the serial number was not accidental because it was placed in an area of the rifle that wouldn’t be damaged from normal wear and tear.The rifle also had writing on the stock that read, “There is no God,” along with a star surrounded by a circle.Federal authorities said the Oxford High School shooter said the same phrase, “There is no God,” in a video the night before the mass shooting in November 2021. Federal authorities also said Maycock allegedly praised other mass shooters on his YouTube account, including the comment, “I will be the next Brenton Tarrant trust me.” Maycock referred to the man who carried out a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019.Maycock faces one federal charge of receipt or possession of a firearm with a removed, obliterated or altered serial number.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/man-accused-of-removing-serial-number-from-rifle-had-oxford-shooters-phrase-written-on-gun-feds-say/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Samantha Sayles","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FWW7H6L2XOFAOBPW34LLL7BCX64.png","slug":"man-accused-of-removing-serial-number-from-rifle-had-oxford-shooters-phrase-written-on-gun-feds-say"},{"id":"q5cuus","title":"Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","content":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/felony-warning-issued-arrests-reported-reflecting-pool","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:07:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281941634.jpg","slug":"felony-warning-issued-as-arrests-reported-at-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"x4vzd1","title":"The 68th annual Ford Fireworks set for Monday","excerpt":"The City of Detroit has announced street closures, parking restrictions, transportation changes and public safety measures ahead of the annual Ford Fireworks on Monday, June 22.","content":"The City of Detroit has announced street closures, parking restrictions, transportation changes and public safety measures ahead of the annual Ford Fireworks on Monday, June 22.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/68th-annual-ford-fireworks-set-monday","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:14:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8r55h5b8k9kt5twv%2Fyjgolnyeufldd79a.jpg","slug":"the-68th-annual-ford-fireworks-set-for-monday"},{"id":"7zxbw8","title":"Dads celebrate Father's Day at \"Eyes On Design\"","excerpt":"Thousands spent Father’s Day heading to Grosse Pointe Shores to experience one of the world’s most unique automotive design events, and it’s all for a great cause","content":"Thousands spent Father’s Day heading to Grosse Pointe Shores to experience one of the world’s most unique automotive design events, and it’s all for a great cause","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-v6v7e59u24pxzwpe","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:02:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftx2643ykqmuq86rj%2F8ws03ly988tq7zt8.jpg","slug":"dads-celebrate-fathers-day-at-eyes-on-design"},{"id":"z2h4ld","title":"The 68th annual Ford Fireworks set for Monday","excerpt":"City of Detroit Announces Street Closures, Parking and Transportation Options","content":"City of Detroit Announces Street Closures, Parking and Transportation Options","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-u9f22lif7zh0g5aq","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:56:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8r55h5b8k9kt5twv%2Fyjgolnyeufldd79a.jpg","slug":"the-68th-annual-ford-fireworks-set-for-monday"},{"id":"api8ei","title":"Celebration of life planned for longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee","excerpt":"A celebration of life has been planned to honor longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee, who died this week at the age of 68.Lee was a fixture in the citys music scene.Posts across social media mourned the loss of Lee, whose clients included the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dutch Girl Donuts, The Sch...","content":"A celebration of life has been planned to honor longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee, who died this week at the age of 68.Lee was a fixture in the citys music scene.Posts across social media mourned the loss of Lee, whose clients included the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dutch Girl Donuts, The Schvitz, Dakota Inn Rathskellar and more.\"This guy was my publicist for over 20 years. He was more than that, though. He was funny, kind, sarcastic, and cool. He remembered my childrens names and what they all were doing, and was such a great support person for the Detroit community. We will all miss you, Matty Lee. My condolences to your family,\" musician Julianne Ankley wrote on social media.The celebration of life will take place Wednesday, July 1 at Cadieux Cafe on Detroit's east side. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and there will be tributes from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. After that, there will be live music.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/celebration-of-life-planned-for-longtime-detroit-music-publicist-matt-lee","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:41:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"celebration-of-life-planned-for-longtime-detroit-music-publicist-matt-lee"},{"id":"ne3esx","title":"Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales","excerpt":"Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others. He did n...","content":"Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others. He did not specify the target of the attack.He later wrote on social media that local gas stations would halt all sales to non-state companies and individuals for an undefined period.Fuel will be sold only to government agencies that ensure the functioning and security of the Republic of Crimea, Aksyonov said. I ask everyone to remain calm and to only trust official sources of information.Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted fuel supplies to Crimea in recent weeks, triggering the worst energy crisis in the region since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.RELATED STORY | Ukraine's 'Highway of Death': How drones are strangling Russia's southern supply lineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement Sunday that a Crimean oil depot, as well as an oil transport facility in Russias southern Krasnodar region were among the targets. He described the attacks as part of Ukraines long-range sanctions against Russias energy infrastructure.Russia understands only strength, and our long-range strength is certainly working for peace, he wrote.Russian officials in Krasnodar reported earlier Sunday that a drone strike sparked a fire at a Black Sea oil terminal in the village of Chushka. They said that Ukrainian attacks struck a ferry, killing one person.Motorists struggle to find fuelThe Crimean peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but the current crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.At the end of May, authorities restricted the sale of gas to 20 liters (5 1/3 gallons) per vehicle owner per week, using prepaid coupons. Those were snapped up immediately following their release on an official messaging app channel, and motorists lined up for hours, waiting to refuel.Social networks have been abuzz with requests and advice on where to find fuel, and authorities launched a hotline for tourists in the area who have found themselves trapped.Some motorists bring their own gas from Krasnodar and elsewhere via the Kerch bridge, but they are restricted to carrying 100 liters (about 26 1/2 gallons) per vehicle. Some speculators are selling gas at double the market price.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | 'If Ukraine burns, Moscow burns': Zelenskyy makes good on his warning with massive drone strikeIn a rare public acknowledgment, the Kremlin has recognized the scope of the problem and promised to address the issue quickly.However, Ukraines successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscows advances recently have ground to a near halt. On June 11, Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine reached its 1,569th day, surpassing the duration of World War I.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/europe/ukrainian-attacks-prompt-russian-held-crimea-to-halt-civilian-gasoline-sales","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:37:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ukrainian-attacks-prompt-russian-held-crimea-to-halt-civilian-gasoline-sales"},{"id":"tzcei0","title":"Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden","excerpt":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","content":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-falls-his-death-during-goose-concert-msg","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:23:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1000061103.jpg","slug":"man-falls-to-his-death-during-goose-concert-at-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"28p5fv","title":"‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures","excerpt":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","content":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/show-your-stripes-day-cities-had-most-higher-than-average-temperatures","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:16:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgirls-cooling-off-gettyimages-2277374518.jpg","slug":"show-your-stripes-day-these-cities-had-the-most-higher-than-average-temperatures"},{"id":"md3smq","title":"Libraries, Book Lovers & More","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with local libraries, authors and fellow book lovers about some popular picks this summer.","content":"Sydnee chats with local libraries, authors and fellow book lovers about some popular picks this summer.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-rselkg0liokrc1fn","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:16:08.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Frup4te9budb14i6d%2Fscrnhfec6qoefu54.jpg","slug":"libraries-book-lovers-more"},{"id":"8ed6n5","title":"'Eat the Cake' with Annie Cathryn","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with Chicago-based author, Annie Cathryn about her newest release 'Eat the Cake' and what's next in her writing journey.","content":"Sydnee chats with Chicago-based author, Annie Cathryn about her newest release 'Eat the Cake' and what's next in her writing journey.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-lmpokklb3nokfouq","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:55:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fko75u6wftcf1wmn4%2Fq5fm1vl3bigyznp8.jpg","slug":"eat-the-cake-with-annie-cathryn"},{"id":"ou6yr0","title":"What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump","excerpt":"With an agreement signed and further talks set to commence, the US war with Iran is at a halt, at least for now, and President Donald Trump is telling Americans they have won.YOURE WELCOME! Trump wrote on Thursday in a post on his social media platform, where he also ticked through benefits of hi...","content":"With an agreement signed and further talks set to commence, the US war with Iran is at a halt, at least for now, and President Donald Trump is telling Americans they have won.YOURE WELCOME! Trump wrote on Thursday in a post on his social media platform, where he also ticked through benefits of his memorandum of understanding to keep negotiating with Iran for the next 60 days.OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON (THE WORLD WILL BE SAFE!), THE STOCK MARKETS ARE ROARING, JOBS ARE AT RECORDS, AND PRICES ARE DROPPING (AFFORDABILITY!). OUR COUNTRY IS STRONG, SAFE, AND RESPECTED LIKE NEVER BEFORE, Trump said.But an objective analysis of what has changed after more than 100 days of the conflict, in which 13 American service members lost their lives along with more than 7,500 civilians in the region, suggests a more nuanced story than the one Trump put in all caps.RELATED STORY | Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehrans nuclear programHere are some of the big numbers and trends that draw a fuller picture of how the war affected the US:The sticker price of the war is around $40 billion, but the total price is much higherThe conflict cost the Department of Defense is about $40 billion, according to preliminary numbers from an upcoming analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.The figure includes cost of munitions, destroyed equipment and damage to bases, but does not incorporate operational costs that were already factored into the departments more than $1 trillion fiscal year 2026 budget, Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS, told CNN.The Pentagon has submitted a request for $80 billion in supplemental funding, two US government sources told CNN. Less than $20 billion of that total request is related to immediate needs from the Iran war, according to one source, who added that the figure does not include costs like repairs to facilities and US basing in the region.That includes around $26 billion spent on munitionsMunitions were the largest expenditure, Cancian said, adding that there was a high use of weapons that were long-range, highly sophisticated and expensive.For example, a Tomahawk missile costs around $2.5 million, and the US used about a thousand of them, according to Cancian.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Pentagons 2027 budget proposes big spending on munitions for Iran conflict, but officials mum on cost of warThe war put a strain on the US stockpile of weaponsExperts and officials tell CNN that the military used significant portions of key missile inventory. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act earlier in June to force defense companies to manufacture more weapons.The daily cost of the war waned as it went on with less frequent strikes and decreased use of expensive weapons, according to CSIS, which estimated that the first 100 hours of the war cost $3.7 billion. On day 12, the cumulative cost was around $16.5 billion, the think tank found.While the Defense Department bore the brunt of the expenses, the conflict cost other agencies, such as Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs, $1 billion, according to CSIS preliminary numbers. Approximately $165 million of that was related to higher fuel prices, Cancian said.Gas prices are still upThe war drove the price of gas up, a bitter pill for Trump, who has made reliance on fossil fuels drilling a key part of his agenda. But while the US has been the top oil and gas producer for years, the market is complex and worldwide. Gas prices rose from an average of less than $3 per gallon around the country to well more than $4 during much of the war.Now that oil traffic is set to flow again through the Strait of Hormuz, look for prices to come down. But it will likely take time. The US average was $3.97 a gallon on Friday. On Thursday, it dropped below $4 for the first time since March 30.According to an energy cost tracker from Brown University, American households have spent more than $253 more than what they would have paid if there was no war.Diesel is up even more, which has a knock-on effectEveryday Americans have been feeling the pinch of gas prices, but farmers and shippers have been feeling the pinch from diesel. The average price was about $3.80 before the war started. It is over $5 as of June 15, which is down from earlier in the war.Brown Universitys energy cost tracker found that due to the increased price, Americans spent nearly $27.1 billion extra for diesel.The war also drove up the price of fertilizer, which could have a long-term effect on farming.The strategic petroleum reserve is at its lowest level since 1983The nations emergency reserve of oil, kept in salt caverns in the gulf coast, has been depleted both by the Biden administration as a result of Russias war on Ukraine and the Trump administration as a result of Trumps war on Iran. As CNNs Matt Egan reported, the reserve is now at its lowest level since 1983, when it was first being filled during the Reagan administration.The world has lost 1.15 billion barrels of oil supplyOil hasnt been coming out of the Middle East for nearly four months. All told, the world lost 1.15 billion barrels of oil supply during the war, according to Kpler.So, the world has been taking crude from just about everywhere else it can get some.Venezuela and Brazil ramped up production. The United States sent loads of jet fuel to Europe and diesel to Australia. The Trump administration de-sanctioned hundreds of millions of barrels of Russian and Iranian oil. And 32 countries coordinated the largest release of emergency oil stockpiles in history.That still wasnt enough. So oil companies started drawing from their own supplies to satisfy their customers demand.The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are running out of oilA critical oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, which pipes fuel all around the United States, just hit its operational stress level  the equivalent of when the coffee drops below the spigot and you need to tip the urn to get the last bits of sludge into your mug. Much of what collects at the bottom of an oil tank is unusable gunk, making it hard to maintain pressure in the pipes to get oil out to customers.The US Energy Information Administration reported last week that Cushing had just 20 million barrels of oil left in its tanks. Thats a problem that Trump acknowledged Wednesday at the G7 in Versailles.You want to see bedlam? Trump said. We run out of reserves in about four weeks.Inflation is upTrump has struggled to find a compelling political argument to explain why his policies have helped drive up prices. He has at times said the idea of affordability is a hoax. More recently, he said, I love the inflation, arguing it could be much worse and that when the war ended its going to come down like a rock.But theres a difference between inflation coming down, which means prices dont rise as quickly, and prices actually falling.Annual inflation was over 4% for the first time in three years, driven by those energy prices, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thats far from the highs of the Covid years, but double what the Federal Reserve generally wants to see before it lowers interest rates. The persistently high inflation helps explain why the Fed declined to cut rates last week, as Trump wants, despite now being led by his hand-picked Chairman Kevin Warsh.But prices are now rising faster than the average American paycheck grew over the past year. In other words: Inflation ate your pay raise in April and May, the first time that had happened since 2023.Consumer confidence is up a tick, but still near historic lowsThere is some evidence of optimism among Americans. After three consecutive months falling, consumer sentiment rose in June, according to a long-running survey conducted by the University of Michigan. But it is still well below historic averages.The general lack of confidence is not just a result of the war, as CNNs Bryan Mena wrote.Stocks are upMarket indices dipped in the immediate aftermath of the war, but Trump can continue to brag (and repeatedly has) that markets have continued to set records despite the war. Americans might be generally pessimistic about the economy in part as a result of inflation and rising gas prices caused by the war, but investors remain committed. Add in some big ticket IPOs from SpaceX and in the AI sector and, despite the war, people who feel good about their 401k balance if theyre lucky enough to have one.Bonds are way downBonds have been selling off because of growing inflation concerns because of rising gas prices during the war. That sent the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield to its highest level in more than a year in May, before it fell back a bit.The 10-year yield influences consumer loan rates, including credit cards, auto loans and home mortgages.Mortgage rates are way upThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.47% last week, down from 6.52% the previous week, which was near the years high, according to Freddie Mac. Higher bond yields have pushed mortgage rates higher, keeping the housing market frozen and preventing people who cant afford the American Dream from achieving it.Rates may continue to rise: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in his first meeting as chair last week said that the central bank would make a stronger push to get price hikes in check. The market now expects the Fed to hike rates later this year, potentially raising mortgage rates along with it.Trumps approval rating is down. But it was already extremely lowThe president has a committed core of supporters, but most of the country disapproves of how hes handling his job. As a result, his rating was already dipping below 40% before the war started. Just 38% of Americans approved of Trumps job performance in February. That figure is at 37%, as of June 15, according to CNNs Poll of Polls.Trumps handling of the war and of the economy are similarly under water, according to a recent Fox News poll, in which 31% of registered voters approved of his handling of the economy and 35% approved of his handling of Iran.The-CNN-Wire &  2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy-and-trump","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Zachary B. Wolf, David Goldman, Kaanita Iyer","publishDate":"2026-06-21T13:15:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy-and-trump"},{"id":"t9xbhc","title":"Guide: What Michigan voters need to know about PFAS ahead of the midterms","excerpt":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nPFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is the umbrella term for an alphabet soup of chemicals, which exist in dozens of common household items, fr...","content":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nPFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is the umbrella term for an alphabet soup of chemicals, which exist in dozens of common household items, from cookware to clothing to food packaging. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      The regulation of PFAS contamination in Michigan could shift due to proposed regulatory rollbacks by the Trump administration and the outcome of the midterm election. \n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team monitors seven compounds across state agencies. The Michigan Legislature is considering a Democratic-backed package of bills to regulate PFAS testing, ban products containing the chemicals, and provide relief to impacted farmers. The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of PFAS standards rescinds federal limits on four of six PFAS compounds that were set during the Biden administration.\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Submit public comment on EPA's PFAS destruction guidanceThe Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comments on interim PFAS destruction and disposal guidance until June 29, 2026, which is relevant to how Michigan addresses PFAS contamination in drinking water systems.\n       Comment on Michigan's 2026 Clean Water Act integrated reportEGLE is accepting public comments on the Draft 2026 Clean Water Act Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Integrated Report until July 13, 2026, which will address water quality issues including PFAS and other contaminants affecting Michigan communities.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n       Attend EPA's virtual hearing on PFAS rollbacksThe EPA is holding a virtual hearing from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 7 on proposed changes to federal PFAS regulations.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Great lakes PFAS Action Network\n       Clean Water Action of Michigan\n       Oscoda Citizens for Clean Water\n       Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch for votes on the state House Democrats' PFAS bill package addressing testing, product bans, and farmer relief, and the outcome of midterm elections that could determine whether environmental legislation advances.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nIn general, the substances support the water- or grease-repellent function we’ve come to expect from these items. They’re known as “forever chemicals” because their strong chemical bonds don’t break down in nature, and can build up in the human body. \n\n\n\nTheir effect on human health is still being studied, but existing research suggests PFAS are linked to various cancers and other diseases, including kidney and testicular cancer. \n\n\n\nMichigan amended its drinking water rules to include PFAS limits in August 2020, making it among the first states to do so. The federal government issued stricter PFAS standards in 2024 that the Trump administration now proposes to roll back.Here’s where PFAS regulations and legislation stand as Michigan heads into midterm elections that could tip the vote on environmental laws. \n\n\n\nMichigan’s PFAS standards\n\n\n\nThe Trump administration’s proposed rollback of PFAS standards last month rescinded federal limits on four of six PFAS compounds that were set during the Biden administration. The rollback also allowed for water systems to delay compliance with the remaining two standards.\n\n\n\nIn Michigan, the state monitors seven PFAS compounds, and the federal ruling has no effect on that work, according to Abigail Hendershott, executive director of the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team, which works across seven state agencies. What’s more, the state has stricter standards than at the federal level. \n\n\n\nAt the same time, Michigan has looser standards for most of the PFAS compounds for which the Trump administration is dropping limits altogether. \n\n\n\nThis will impact Michigan communities contaminated with the chemicals affected by the federal rollback, as Planet Detroit reported last month. \n\n\n\nIn 2024, Planet Detroit reported that PFAS were detected in 59 southeast Michigan water systems. In the Great Lakes Water Authority, which serves much of Metro Detroit, none were detected in treated water, but untreated, “raw” source samples did have detectable amounts.\n\n\n\nThe PFAS Action Response Team’s Hendershott said: “There is no reason to be worried about Michigan’s municipal public water supplies in the state.” \n\n\n\nThe concern with PFAS is their ubiquity in modern life, she said. Unlike problematic substances found in industrial settings, PFAS “are in our houses.” \n\n\n\nMichigan lawmakers back PFAS bills\n\n\n\nWhen U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) served in the U.S. House of Representatives, she sponsored multiple pieces of PFAS cleanup and regulation legislation. \n\n\n\nIn January, U.S. Reps. Haley Stevens, Debbie Dingell, Hillary Scholten, and Rashida Tlaib, all Michigan Democrats, were among the lawmakers who introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate PFAS as a hazardous chemical under the Clean Air Act. No action has been taken on the bill. \n\n\n\nIn April, state House Democrats introduced a package of bills addressing various concerns around PFAS, including testing, relief for impacted farmers, and a prohibition on the manufacture, sale and distribution of products containing the chemicals. The bill package has yet to be taken up. \n\n\n\nPFAS allies, education\n\n\n\nBesides the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team, nonprofits working in this area include the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, the Environmental Working Group, the Sierra Club, and others. \n\n\n\nThe week of Sept. 21, 2026 is PFAS Awareness Week in Michigan.\n\n\n\nEvents are planned around the state addressing knowing which fish are safe to eat, and consumer product awareness and education about avoiding foam deposits on Michigan waterways, which can contain the chemicals, Hendershott said.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/guide-pfas-regulation-midterms/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Nancy Derringer","publishDate":"2026-06-15T21:07:10.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP23153690482424.jpg","slug":"guide-what-michigan-voters-need-to-know-about-pfas-ahead-of-the-midterms"},{"id":"ig9bi4","title":"Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program","excerpt":"U.S. Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehrans nuclear program, build out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The framework was signed last week, and now top Ame...","content":"U.S. Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehrans nuclear program, build out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The framework was signed last week, and now top American and Iranian negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security.RELATED STORY | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, stalls Switzerland talks with USYet only days after signing the agreement, it is being stress-tested after fighting escalated in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah  and by the subsequent announcement by Irans military that it had again closed the vital waterway that transits one-fifth of the worlds traded oil and natural gas. A renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered on Saturday, appeared to be holding up.Separate meetings kick off firstVance first sat down for talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir, who has served as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran throughout the conflict.Whats up, man! Good to see you, Vance said as he warmly greeted Munir, who serves as Pakistan's army chief.Sharif met separately with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who is leading Tehran's delegation, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.Mediators from Qatar were also on hand at the mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.Rafael Grossi, chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines of the gathering. The agency had monitored the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated between the U.S. and Iran under the Democratic Obama administration. Trump, a Republican, withdrew the U.S. from the agreement in 2018.Irans main focus during the negotiations will be the ongoing war between Israel and Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told Irans state news agency.Iran is insisting that the deals implementation start with the part of the deal that calls for a cessation of all wars, including between Israel and Hezbollah. Baghaei said the U.S. has been unable or unwilling to hold Israel to the ceasefire.Iranian officials were to hold their own meetings with Pakistani and Qatari mediators before a planned four-way meeting that would include the U.S. negotiating team.Iran is cautiously approaching the negotiations given its previous experience with the U.S. negotiations on the nuclear issue, which twice in the past year have been interrupted by massive strikes against the country. The implementation of any document is more important than its signing, Baghaei said Sunday.But Irans president added that Iran will maintain its right to a nuclear program.What is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, according to Irans state media.A delayed meeting is now back onVance had originally been slated to be on the ground at the Brgenstock resort near Lucerne on Friday, but his departure from the United States was delayed after fighting escalated in Lebanon and Iranian officials canceled plans to attend the talks.U.S. Central Command disputed Irans claim that it had once again shuttered the strait and said U.S. forces continued to monitor the situation to ensure traffic continues to flow through the waterway. Vance has said that millions of barrels of oil have moved through the strait in recent days.Vance departed the U.S. just after Iranian state TV said Irans negotiators had arrived in Switzerland.The vice president was joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, for Sunday's talks. Witkoff and Kushner were on the ground in Switzerland ahead of Vance to begin sifting through the technical details of the nuclear talks.RELATED STORY | Why Trump's blunt talk makes it harder to know how a deal with Iran could goVance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, arrived at Emmen Air Base outside Lucerne just before 6 a.m. local time, according to his office.While Vance said he planned to be in Switzerland for just a day or two, leaving much of the detailed negotiations to be spearheaded by Witkoff and Kushner, his role in the talks has heightened scrutiny of the vice president at a time when hes actively considering a 2028 presidential campaign.The deal has stirred much controversyTrump and Vance have come under searing criticism from parts of their own party for the deal, with Republican hard-liners unfavorably likening it to a nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration that Trump and the GOP have insisted did nothing to actually terminate Irans nuclear program.The agreement signed by Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian immediately allows Tehran to sell its oil freely and paves the way for Iran to tap into billions of dollars in assets that are currently frozen. It also calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, believed to be buried under nuclear sites that were targeted in U.S. strikes last summer.The agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without a charge, but does not preclude future fees imposed by Iran. Trump made his own threat on Saturday to levy U.S. tolls on the strait if there is no deal with Iran in 60 days, insisting in a social media post that the money would be for services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.The Trump administration has been working to reassure global markets that the Iran war has been merely a blip on oil prices, as Americans have complained the conflict resulted in hiking gasoline prices ahead of peak summer travel months. After the White House announced the deal a week ago, oil futures dropped almost 8%  and markets are expected to closely track the progress of talks when they open for trading on Sunday evening.Further complicating matters, neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the deal between the U.S. and Iran, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in the initial days after the agreement between the U.S. and Iran killed 47 people in Lebanon, as well as four Israeli soldiers.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/vance-and-iranian-officials-arrive-in-switzerland-to-launch-talks-on-tehrans-nuclear-program","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:18:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"vance-and-iranian-officials-arrive-in-switzerland-to-launch-talks-on-tehrans-nuclear-program"},{"id":"l5gbcn","title":"AAA: Gas prices in Michigan drop to lowest rate since April","excerpt":"Gas prices in Michigan are continuing to trend down, with prices across the state averaging about 18 cents lower than they were a week ago.AAA reports that drivers are paying around $4.01 per gallon for regular unleaded — roughly 73 cents less than they were this time last month, but still 72 cen...","content":"Gas prices in Michigan are continuing to trend down, with prices across the state averaging about 18 cents lower than they were a week ago.AAA reports that drivers are paying around $4.01 per gallon for regular unleaded — roughly 73 cents less than they were this time last month, but still 72 cents higher than they were in June of last year.That amounts to around $60 on average for a full 15-tank of gas, or about $9 more than the highest price reported in August 2025. The most expensive averages reported by AAA were in Metro Detroit ($4.12), Ann Arbor ($4.12), Jackson ($3.95), with the least expensive averages reported in Grand Rapids ($3.83), Traverse City ($3.84), Marquette ($3.90).In Metro Detroit, the current average is around 13 cents less than last week, but still 83 cents more than this time last year.Domestic gasoline supply decreased from 215.1 million barrels to 214.2 million, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), while gasoline demand increased from 8.73 million barrels per day to 9.21 million.Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/aaa-gas-prices-in-michigan-drop-to-lowest-rate-since-april/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:39:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F24YVHCQJZVCPBIZGXUOXLQOSLY.jpg","slug":"aaa-gas-prices-in-michigan-drop-to-lowest-rate-since-april"},{"id":"sc11bv","title":"Only 1 week left to vote in Michigan’s 2026 ‘I Voted’ sticker contest","excerpt":"Michiganders have one more week to cast ballots for their favorite sticker designs in the state’s official “I Voted” sticker contest for the November 2026 general election.More than 2,000 designs were submitted for this year’s contest — four times as many entries that the states received in the i...","content":"Michiganders have one more week to cast ballots for their favorite sticker designs in the state’s official “I Voted” sticker contest for the November 2026 general election.More than 2,000 designs were submitted for this year’s contest — four times as many entries that the states received in the inaugural 2024 competition.From those submissions, members of the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force selected 30 semifinalists per category.The contest includes three divisions: elementary and middle school students in grades K-8, high school students in grades 9-12, and a general category open to Michigan residents of all ages. Three winning designs will be selected from each category, and the winning stickers will be distributed to local election clerks statewide for use at polling locations during the November election.Voters can select up to three favorite designs in each category, with voting open until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.Winners will be announced later this summer and will receive recognition from the Michigan Department of State.Additional information about voting in Michigan is available here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/22/only-1-week-left-to-vote-in-michigans-2026-i-voted-sticker-contest/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Sherman, Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-22T09:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FLF5KQMJ6VNFPRKADBX2ON7SQX4.jpg","slug":"only-1-week-left-to-vote-in-michigans-2026-i-voted-sticker-contest"},{"id":"iwy26z","title":"Commerce Township son reclaims late dad’s 1978 Trans Am on Father’s Day road trip","excerpt":"A simple Facebook photo turned into something far more meaningful for an Oakland County family — a chance to bring home a piece of someone they lost.Aaron Jeneary, of Commerce Township, posted an old photo of a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in a Facebook group last month, hoping to find a similar car to ...","content":"A simple Facebook photo turned into something far more meaningful for an Oakland County family — a chance to bring home a piece of someone they lost.Aaron Jeneary, of Commerce Township, posted an old photo of a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in a Facebook group last month, hoping to find a similar car to buy. His father, Mike Jeneary, had owned the car before selling it years earlier. What Aaron didn’t expect was to find the actual car — still out there, seemingly frozen in time, now owned by a man in Massachusetts.“Boom. There it is. I can not believe it,” Aaron said.Spotting the carThe crack in the front spoiler gave it away. Aaron compared his old photo of the car with the one posted online and noticed an unmistakable detail.“I look at my photo and I look at his and the front spoiler has the same crack shape as mine does… Is this my car?” he said.Mike Jeneary passed away in March after a nine-year battle with cancer and Aaron posted the photo a month after.The Massachusetts owner wasn’t planning to sell to just anyone. But once he heard Aaron’s story, his mind changed.“He wasn’t going to sell it to the general public, but once I found it he was like okay, I’m only going to sell this to you,” Aaron said.A Father’s Day road tripOn Father’s Day, Aaron and his two grandfathers hit the road — headed east, not just to retrieve a car, but to reclaim a piece of family history. Along the way, they’ll swap old stories, share laughs and relive memories tied to the man they’re both making the trip for.Aaron says he has little doubt about who made all of this happen.“This was him. And the fact that I get to take my grandfathers on Father’s Day to do this was perfect,” he said.He says sliding behind the wheel of that Trans Am will feel like his dad is right there beside him.The family expects to return to Michigan with the car this upcoming week. Stay with us for photos and the full story when they get back.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/commerce-township-son-reclaims-late-dads-1978-trans-am-on-fathers-day-road-trip/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:28:22.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F4b1d4730-84f0-4b5d-96ad-34dbce1126d3%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"commerce-township-son-reclaims-late-dads-1978-trans-am-on-fathers-day-road-trip"},{"id":"qf3f6c","title":"After multi-million dollar renovation, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool awash in algae... and controversy","excerpt":"As the nation prepares for a red, white and blue July 4 celebration, the White House is responding to a problem of a different hue: a verdant Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rife with algae.At Trumps urging, federal officials this spring undertook a renovation project aimed at beautifying the hi...","content":"As the nation prepares for a red, white and blue July 4 celebration, the White House is responding to a problem of a different hue: a verdant Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rife with algae.At Trumps urging, federal officials this spring undertook a renovation project aimed at beautifying the historic pool on D.C.s National Mall.But just weeks after the projects completion, twin controversies have the Trump administration on defense over both the process and outcomes of the renovation.RELATED STORY | Why has the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems?Since Trump first announced the renovation project on April 23  something he said he undertook after hearing from a German friend who complained the water was dirty, filthy and sad  the president has brought up the project to reporters, unprompted, at least 10 additional times.During remarks in the East Room on May 4, for example, Trump lambasted previous estimates that the renovation would cost hundreds of millions of dollars, insisting he could do it better and more cheaply.I think we can do it for about $1.9 million, Trump said, also announcing the pool would be coated in a new, waterproof membrane in the color American Flag Blue.This will last for at least 50 years and you'll never have a leak, Trump said.Since Trumps announcement, the cost of the project has ballooned to more than $15 million dollars, federal contracting records show. And though work on the coating was completed on June 3, the pool today is less blue than green, rife with algal growth thats drawn mockery from Trumps critics.It's awful, like the rest of everything else theyre doing, Jackie Leddone, a Northern Virginia resident visiting the pool, told Scripps News Friday.Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are now probing the procurement process for the projects construction, as the two firms that received no-bid contracts reportedly had potential ties to Trump and his associates. The White House has denied playing a role in the contracting process, even as Trump has said publicly that one contract was given to a firm hed worked with previously.Its not easy being greenAlgae in the reflecting pool is nothing new, especially after renovations; algal blooms have plagued every Lincoln Reflecting Pool reopening since 1922, the U.S. Department of the Interior noted Wednesday, pointing specifically to algal growth following the pools last renovation in 2012.Indeed, the shallow, warm water provides a perfect environment for the photosynthetic microorganisms, ecological experts told Scripps News.This is the normal succession of algal community development during the warm season, Rosalina Stancheva Christova, who researches algal taxonomy and ecology at George Mason University and runs the schools Algal Ecology Lab, told Scripps News in an interview.On Tuesday, Christova took water samples from the pool to study under the microscope. Her findings confirmed her expectations: at this point, the vast majority of the growth in the pool is standard green algae, also known by the scientific nameDesmodesmus. Such algae are not toxic to humans and have benefits to other wildlife.It's normal,\" Christova said. This algae, they grow, they are needed, they are very important for the ecosystem.Even still, the Trump administration is going to great lengths to try to clean the water.On Friday, nearly a dozen National Park Service workers and other contractors were seen tending to the pond  vacuuming algae from the bottom and using advanced nanobubbler technology to pump ozone into the water to kill the growth.Previously, crews were seen dumping bins of hydrogen peroxide into the pool as a means of clarifying it, something experts told Scripps News was unlikely to do much at current quantities.We would actually need large trucks coming in and dumping the hydrogen peroxide into the reflecting pool, Jason Davison, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Catholic University of America, told Scripps News.RELATED STORY | Blue coating peels at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after $14.7M renovationIt's not shocking that they tried to do it. It was more surprising that they were going to the hardware store and using gallon bottles, he added.And even as the algae may be harmless to humans, the remediation efforts could change the water such that harmful organisms are more likely to grow, Davison said. Moreover, crews were seen pumping out the algae-filled water into city municipal drains, which could ultimately end up in local waterways and harm marine ecosystems.We won't know what type of water is actually being discharged, which could have profound impacts as well, he said.Contract questions Even before the new pool coating was installed and algae bloom began, concerns were raised about the process by which the renovation contracts were doled out.Rather than go through the typical, months-long federal procurement process  which involves conducting environmental and permitting reviews and soliciting bids from multiple firms  the Trump administration opted to award firms working on the Reflecting Pool no-bid contracts.Atlantic Industrial Coatings L.L.C. was awarded a $14.7 million contract to repair cracks in the pool and install the new coating, records show, while Greenwater Services (also known as Green Water Solutions L.L.C.) received $1.7 million for the nano bubble water remediation system.Officials justified the bidless contracts by invoking regulations allowing no-bid awards in situations of unusual and compelling urgency, as the administration insisted the work had to be completed ahead of the July 4 semiquincentennial celebrations.A May lawsuit by the D.C.-based nonprofit Cultural Landscape Foundation sought to halt the work, arguing the administration circumvented federal laws requiring public notification of the project and mandating input from other federal agencies before work began. The Trump administration pushed forward with the renovations, completing the coating before a judge had issued any definitive ruling on the matter.On Thursday, images and videos posted to social media appeared to show the new, blue coating peeling up from the bottom in spots. Davison said such problems were likely when a project of this scale was pursued at such a rapid pace.It is a rush job, he told Scripps News. Not having the design engineers, the environmental scientists involved is one of the main reasons why we're seeing this failure of the coating.And according to reporting from theNew York Times, as well as public comments from Trump himself, the firms behind the construction had ties to the president.Trump initially said he personally consulted with three companies to install the new coating, ultimately choosing one whod worked on the swimming pool at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia.I have a guy whos unbelievable at doing swimming pools, Trump told reporters on April 23. He looked at it. He called me up. He said, Sir, we can do something on it.In a subsequent Truth Social post on May 12, however, Trump suggested he had no connection to the firm. I didnt give out the contract, Interior did, to a contractor I did not know, and have never used before, he wrote.Representatives for Atlantic Industrial Coatings did not respond to an inquiry about how it obtained the Reflecting Pool contract or its past work on Trump-owned properties.Multiple Trump associates and allies, meanwhile, are reportedly tied to Greenwater Services: per theNew York Times, David Schutzenhofer, the general manager of Trumps Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, helped recruit the firm. And Green Water Solutions was recently revealed to be tied to John J. Cafaro, a Trump donor and neighbor to the presidents Mar-a-Lago, Florida, club.Representatives for Schutzenhofer, Cafaro and the Bedminster club did not respond to inquiries from Scripps News.Sharon Yauger, vice president of marketing for Greenwater Services, shared a statement and documentation about the company's \"patented NanoBubble Ozone Technology\" with Scripps News via email, but otherwise declined to speak to the Reflecting Pool project, deferring to the Interior Dept.Representatives for the Interior Dept. did not respond to multiple inquiries about the renovation, the contracting process, the algal growth or apparent peeling of the coating.The White House, in a statement, insisted it did not play any role in the selection process of the Greenwater contract.This contract was awarded by the Department of Interior, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in an email. The medias continued attempts to fabricate conflicts of interest are irresponsible and reinforce the public's distrust in what they read.Still, Democratic lawmakers are investigating. Sen. Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Atlantic Industrial Coatings CEO Curtis Wood in mid-May, seeking information about how his firm received the Reflecting Pool contract.Trump, for his part, posted about the situation late Friday, suggesting there had been real problems with Vandalism at the pool.The algae is 75% gone, and the condition will soon be completely remedied, Trump wrote.In a subsequent post Saturday evening, Trump suggested \"multiple individuals\" had been arrested at the pool for alleged vandalism. One, three-time Olympic canoeist David Carter Hearn, vehemently denies any wrongdoing, suggesting he was only investigating the peeling paint.The president went on to announce officials would \"probably be forced to release and drain much of the water\" in order to complete repairs.But for some visiting the pool earlier in the week, the situation had already become something of a national joke.It's just, you know, it looks bad, Forest Stone, who grew up in D.C. but now lives in Upstate New York, told Scripps News. It's kind of a joke, it's something to laugh at.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/after-multi-million-dollar-renovation-national-mall-reflecting-pool-awash-in-algae-and-controversy","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jacob Gardenswartz","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:05:39.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F1e%2F95%2F002e43f44d129d86a0b8a926ff17%2Freflection-pool-desmodesmus-bloom-06162026-40x-23rr.jpg","slug":"after-multi-million-dollar-renovation-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-awash-in-algae-and-controvers"},{"id":"gypr8s","title":"Metro Detroit ends Father’s Day with rain","excerpt":"4Warn Weather - Most of Sunday was pleasant across Southeast Michigan. The day started with bright sunshine before cloud cover increased throughout the day. As a low pressure system moves through the Ohio Valley, we’ll see not just clouds but also rain overnight and into Monday.Rain will overtake...","content":"4Warn Weather - Most of Sunday was pleasant across Southeast Michigan. The day started with bright sunshine before cloud cover increased throughout the day. As a low pressure system moves through the Ohio Valley, we’ll see not just clouds but also rain overnight and into Monday.Rain will overtake Southeast Michigan throughout the evening. A few rumbles of thunder are possible but nothing severe is expected.By the late-night hours, we’ll be seeing showers across the area.Between midnight and 6 a.m. we could see pockets of heavy rain.Showers will linger into Monday morning.Rain is expected to taper off midday.By this time, most will have picked up around 1″ of rain, but those closer to the southern state border could see closer to 1.5″ of rain. North of Detroit we’ll see lesser amounts.Clouds will decrease, giving way to some sun Monday afternoon. After starting the day in the mid 50s, highs will reach the lower 70s. Great weather is expected for the Ford Fireworks show in Detroit. You may want to bring a light jacket if you’ll be heading toward the waterfront early and staying late.Tuesday will be beautiful with mostly sunny skies and highs near 80°. We’ll turn a bit warmer to end the week.Southeast Michigan will see the next chances of rain Wednesday and Thursday.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/22/metro-detroit-ends-fathers-day-with-rain/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:45:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FOADYX3LJ2VG5LGU2A6FR74QS2M.jpg","slug":"metro-detroit-ends-fathers-day-with-rain"},{"id":"ntbd0g","title":"Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know","excerpt":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","content":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/summer-solstice-2026-when-is-what-know","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:12:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2221208563.jpg","slug":"summer-solstice-2026-when-is-it-and-what-to-know"},{"id":"pdhdd1","title":"Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in Michigan","excerpt":"Michigan's strawberry season has been a bumpy one, but Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada is giving berry lovers a reason to celebrate  at least for a few more days. Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in ...","content":"Michigan's strawberry season has been a bumpy one, but Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada is giving berry lovers a reason to celebrate  at least for a few more days. Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in MichiganThe farm is hosting its 10th annual Strawberry Festival, and visitors are showing up hungry. Sorin Kovaci arrived with ambition, picking 10 pounds of strawberries through the farm's U-pick program. Laslie Haver and her niece Susan Pattee were gearing up to do the same.When asked what makes the perfect strawberry, the answers came quickly.\"The color, the taste,\" Kovaci said.\"Medium size,\" Haver said.\"Fresh. On Sale,\" Pattee said. Shoppers across the region have noticed strawberry prices fluctuating at grocery stores. Blake's Farms Operations Manager Brent Christensen said several factors are driving the volatility.\"There's so much that goes into it. Weather events, tariffs, fertilizer prices, fuel prices. They ship the berries from a long ways away, whether it's California or out of country, play a factor in what you're paying at the grocery store,\" Christensen said.Michigan's growing season added its own complications. Christensen said the state's strawberry crop struggled this year due to excessive rainfall in April followed by multiple frost events.\"Yeah, the strawberry crop in general in Michigan has really struggled this year. There was a ton of water early in the month of April, and that caused issues with roots being super wet. And then we dealt with many frost events across the whole entire state. Cold temperatures when the plants are in flowering cause issues. It can stress the plant significantly. It can kill the flowers,\" Christensen said. Despite those challenges, Christensen said Blake's Farms is not experiencing a shortage. The main location has up to 20 acres of strawberries, with 30 acres across all of the farm's properties.\"Here at Blake Farms, there's absolutely no shortage. We have up to 20 acres here at this main location. Across all of our properties, it's 30 acres. We have great crops. You might be seeing at your local farms a little bit smaller size or a little less quantity available on the shelves right now,\" Christensen said.For those worried that smaller berries mean less flavor, Christensen offered some reassurance.\"A lot of people actually say that the smaller they are, they actually have a little bit more sugar, a little bit sweeter. So some people prefer them small. Me, myself, I like a big, nice, juicy berry, though,\" Christensen said.Beyond the festival, Blake's Farms runs an educational program for children called Appleseed's Camp, which teaches kids how to grow crops, including strawberries. Lauren Pilett, the farm's Director of Marketing, said the program reflects a core value of the business. \"And that's a fun way to get kids excited about nutrition and the agricultural and all that stuff at a young age. And it's something that we're really passionate about here at Blake's Family,\" Pilett said.With the season winding down, Christensen urged anyone thinking about visiting to act fast.\"The season's short. We only have about 10 days left in the season. Hurry out. You're going to miss it if you don't,\" Christensen said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/macomb-county/blakes-orchard-strawberry-festival-draws-crowds-amid-tough-growing-season-in-michigan","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Faraz Javed","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:46:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fb7%2F05%2F4c1e91424f8d9a30f02a562ee659%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-20-at-3-37-25-pm.png","slug":"blakes-orchard-strawberry-festival-draws-crowds-amid-tough-growing-season-in-michigan"},{"id":"xbkfmk","title":"Kraft works on TSA-compliant ranch after World Cup fans pack bottles","excerpt":"Visitors to the United States for this years FIFA World Cup have been enjoying ranch dressing  but it has apparently caused issues at airports.According to the Transportation Security Administration, some tourists have been leaving bottles of ranch dressing in their carry-on luggage, violating re...","content":"Visitors to the United States for this years FIFA World Cup have been enjoying ranch dressing  but it has apparently caused issues at airports.According to the Transportation Security Administration, some tourists have been leaving bottles of ranch dressing in their carry-on luggage, violating regulations that ban liquids larger than 3.4 ounces on planes.Are you kicking around the idea of flying home with your favorite dip? If youre traveling within the U.S., make sure to keep your carry-on sauces to 3.4 ounces or less and place any larger containers in your checked bags, TSA said in a statement, adding it does not advise chugging the condiment in the screening line.RELATED STORY | World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccers national storylinesIn response to the advisory, Kraft said it is working on a TSA-compliant way for travelers to carry ranch dressing onto planes.Some visitors leave with souvenirs. Others leave with Americas favorite dressing. Introducing Kraft TSA Compliant Ranch, a travel-friendly way to bring the taste of America home, Kraft said in an Instagram post, teasing potential travel-sized bottles.RELATED STORY | Is it genius or just provocative? Heinz launches its first-ever ketchup smoothieA YouGov poll taken earlier this year found ranch was the only salad dressing that a majority of Americans said they had in their homes. Only 39 percent said they had Italian dressing. The only condiments more popular than ranch were ketchup, peanut butter, mayonnaise, mustard, jam or jelly, honey, and barbecue sauce.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/life/food-and-drink/kraft-works-on-tsa-compliant-ranch-after-world-cup-fans-pack-bottles","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Justin Boggs","publishDate":"2026-06-20T18:27:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kraft-works-on-tsa-compliant-ranch-after-world-cup-fans-pack-bottles"},{"id":"wr1xna","title":"Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports","excerpt":"More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.","content":"More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/teething-toy-sold-amazon-recalled-choking-reports","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T17:24:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2FA-1182460%2Fluyzdwiul9gz0uw2.jpg","slug":"teething-toy-sold-on-amazon-recalled-after-choking-reports"},{"id":"2anyx7","title":"Michigan man will ‘breathe easier’ after winning $1 million lottery prize","excerpt":"A Michigan man says he can ‘breathe easier’ after winning a $1 million prize from the Lottery.The man won the prize by winning the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker instant game.The Calhoun County, 46, man chose to remain anonymous.“I don’t play the lottery a lot, but whenever I feel like buyi...","content":"A Michigan man says he can ‘breathe easier’ after winning a $1 million prize from the Lottery.The man won the prize by winning the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker instant game.The Calhoun County, 46, man chose to remain anonymous.“I don’t play the lottery a lot, but whenever I feel like buying a ticket, I’ll buy one,” the man said, “When I saw it was a $1 million winner, I freaked out, it feels like I can breathe again.”The man bought his winning ticket at Lakeview Liquor, located at 2497 Capital Avenue Southwest in Battle Creek.He recently visited Lottery headquarters to claim the prize. The man chose to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000 rather than annuity payments for the full amount. With his winnings, he plans to buy a new car and then save the remainder.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/michigan-man-will-breathe-easier-after-winning-1-million-lottery-prize/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:23:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZL6CONIG5BHCXGXSIQSBK445VY.png","slug":"michigan-man-will-breathe-easier-after-winning-1-million-lottery-prize"},{"id":"ymjqj7","title":"1 in critical condition after car lost control and struck a tree in Oakland Township","excerpt":"A Northville woman is in critical condition after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree.Responders arrived at around 5 p.m. on June 20 on East Gunn Road east of Cook Court, for a reported injury crash.Preliminary investigation indicates the 77-year-old woman was driving a 2016 Volvo X...","content":"A Northville woman is in critical condition after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree.Responders arrived at around 5 p.m. on June 20 on East Gunn Road east of Cook Court, for a reported injury crash.Preliminary investigation indicates the 77-year-old woman was driving a 2016 Volvo XC70 traveling eastbound on East Gunn Road, when she approached a curve and attempted to pass other vehicles at a high rate of speed.Authorities say as the woman moved around traffic she swerved to avoid a bicyclist traveling westbound on East Gunn Road when she lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and struck a tree.According to police the women was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by emergency responders. The woman was transported to Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. A 12-year-old female passenger from Bruce Township was not injured in the crash.Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident. The crash remains under investigation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/1-in-critical-condition-after-car-lost-control-and-struck-a-tree-in-oakland-township/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jenny Marchi","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:02:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FVTJU2PO7LZBHLPJ24KT3KXT4CU.jpg","slug":"1-in-critical-condition-after-car-lost-control-and-struck-a-tree-in-oakland-township"},{"id":"4xnki1","title":"Father’s Day begins with sunshine, patchy fog, ending with rain in Metro Detroit","excerpt":"Summer has officially arrived.Astronomical summer began at 4:24 a.m. Sunday with the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The season’s arrival comes with a fitting forecast across Southeast Michigan — sunshine, comfortable temperatures and plenty of opp...","content":"Summer has officially arrived.Astronomical summer began at 4:24 a.m. Sunday with the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The season’s arrival comes with a fitting forecast across Southeast Michigan — sunshine, comfortable temperatures and plenty of opportunities for families to celebrate Father’s Day outdoors before rain arrives later tonight.For many families, Father’s Day begins with church services, brunches and morning gatherings. Weather conditions will cooperate nicely through the first half of the day, except areas of patchy dense fog north of M-59. The morning’s sunshine will give way to increasing clouds and temperatures climbing through the 60s.By brunch time, readings will be approaching 70 degrees under a mix of sunshine and clouds. Light winds and comfortable humidity levels should make for ideal conditions on restaurant patios, golf courses and parks.The afternoon remains favorable for Father’s Day cookouts, backyard gatherings and family outings.Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s across Metro Detroit, several degrees below average for the first day of summer. While clouds continue increasing throughout the afternoon, most locations stay dry until evening.The biggest forecast concern arrives after sunset.Showers begin developing Sunday evening before becoming more widespread overnight. A few thunderstorms are also possible. The steadiest rainfall is expected between roughly 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., especially south of Interstate 69.Rainfall totals of one-half inch to one inch are expected across much of southern Lower Michigan, with isolated amounts approaching 1.5 inches possible closer to the Ohio border. Localized ponding on roads and brief urban flooding may occur where heavier downpours develop.For families planning Father’s Day dinners outdoors, conditions should remain largely cooperative through early evening, but having an indoor backup plan is recommended for celebrations lasting later into the night.MondayThe rain continues into Monday morning before gradually tapering off and ending around midday.That timing is especially important as hundreds of thousands of people prepare for the Ford Fireworks, one of the region’s signature summer traditions.Many spectators will begin claiming viewing spots Monday morning along the Detroit River in both Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor. Early birds may encounter cloudy skies, damp pavement and lingering showers.By afternoon, conditions steadily improve as the rain exits and skies begin to brighten. Temperatures will climb into the middle 70s with a northeast breeze.By the time the fireworks begin shortly after 10 p.m., weather conditions are expected to be dry and cool.Temperatures should fall from around 70 degrees at 8 p.m. to the middle 60s by showtime. Skies are expected to become mostly clear, providing excellent viewing opportunities from both sides of the river.Spectators may want a light jacket or hoodie, as temperatures will likely fall into the lower 60s by 11 p.m.The overall message for the start of summer: enjoy Father’s Day plans during the daylight hours, prepare for night rain, and look forward to improving conditions for Monday night’s Ford Fireworks celebration.Share your weather and holiday photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/21/fathers-day-begins-with-sunshine-patchy-fog-ending-with-rain-in-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-21T11:06:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FDDAFB7EH5FBS5P3A54MCK2W5HA.jpg","slug":"fathers-day-begins-with-sunshine-patchy-fog-ending-with-rain-in-metro-detroit"},{"id":"za1v8c","title":"GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to return June 30 after mysterious months-long absence","excerpt":"New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30, a political consultant to the congressman said Thursday.Kean, who represents a battleground district in this year's midterms, has missed more than 1...","content":"New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30, a political consultant to the congressman said Thursday.Kean, who represents a battleground district in this year's midterms, has missed more than 100 votes and hasn't been spotted in Washington or his district, stirring a mystery that carries potential national consequences.RELATED STORY | Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized; cause undisclosed\"Congressman Kean is eager to return to in person work on June 30 and resume a full schedule,\" said Kean political consultant Harrison Neely in a text. He plans to be fully transparent regarding the nature of his health issue and you should expect to hear from him in person June 30th.\"Keans office has said he is still running for reelection and is set to face Democratic Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett in the state's premier contest in November.The district is among the most closely watched in this year's election. In the past two midterm elections, the seat changed party hands, with Kean winning in 2022 over Democrat Tom Malinowski, who had defeated Republican Leonard Lance in 2018.Kean last voted in the House on March 5, but his absence wasnt explained. In April, his social media account posted that he had been dealing with a personal medical issue and his doctors expected him to recover.On Primary Day this month, President Donald Trump endorsed Keans reelection, without mentioning his absence, and the same day, Kean said in a statement he expected to return to work in a matter of weeks.RELATED STORY | House GOP huddle for retreat at Trump hotel in Florida amid governing challengesHe hasn't explain what the medical issue was.Kean comes from a long line of public servants, stretching 250 years to the countrys founding when one of his ancestors became New Jerseys first leader since independence. His great-grandfather was a senator, his grandfather was a congressman and his father is the former two-term governor, Tom Kean Sr.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/congress/gop-rep-tom-kean-jr-to-return-june-30-after-mysterious-months-long-absence","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-20T17:54:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"gop-rep-tom-kean-jr-to-return-june-30-after-mysterious-months-long-absence"},{"id":"5fubeu","title":"Gunfire rocks Chicago’s South Side, 12 hurt in holiday weekend violence","excerpt":"At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said.The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people, both male, in critical condition following the shooting late Friday, police...","content":"At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said.The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people, both male, in critical condition following the shooting late Friday, police said in a news release. One suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh.The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47. They were being treated at four hospitals.RELATED STORY | A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police sayPolice said another man suffered unknown injuries and refused medical treatment.Police initially responded to a call of one person shot, and found a woman with two gunshot wounds to her back and a man with four graze wounds to his back. Both were listed in fair condition.Detectives were investigating.Further information was not immediately available.Police reported at least 21 people shot in the city since Friday evening, resulting in four deaths.The shootings happened on Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. Earlier Friday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center on the South Side.RELATED STORY | The way police respond to mass shootings has changedPastor Donovan Price, a local advocate for gun crime victims, told CBS News that seeing a mass shooting like this on the holiday is a tragedy.It should be celebrating, he said. Fireworks should not turn into gunshots.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/gunfire-rocks-chicagos-south-side-12-hurt-in-holiday-weekend-violence","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-20T15:18:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"gunfire-rocks-chicagos-south-side-12-hurt-in-holiday-weekend-violence"},{"id":"gtwck7","title":"Guide: The future of Michigan’s clean energy law","excerpt":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nIt’s been nearly three years since Michigan passed the Clean Energy and Jobs Act, landmark legislation that aims to transition the state’s electricity generation to 10...","content":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nIt’s been nearly three years since Michigan passed the Clean Energy and Jobs Act, landmark legislation that aims to transition the state’s electricity generation to 100% renewable sources by 2040. \n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      The outcome of clean energy legislation and upcoming utility planning decisions will directly affect how much Metro Detroit residents pay in electricity bills and how utilities invest in renewable energy. \n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The Michigan Public Service Commission regulates utilities and will review DTE and Consumer’s Energy resource plans this year. The governor appoints MPSC members, and the Legislature can pass or repeal energy laws.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       July 16, 2026 Commission Meeting (MPSC) — Jul 16, 1:00 PM · Details Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Citizens Utility Board of Michigan\n       5 Lakes Energy\n       Michigan Climate Action Network\n       Michigan Environmental Council\n       Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    DTE Energy and Consumers Energy will submit integrated resource plans to the Michigan Public Service Commission this year, the first evaluation of Michigan’s progress toward carbon-neutral electricity under the Clean Energy and Jobs Act.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nThe midterm elections in November will play an important role in how this transition to a clean energy future plays out. \n\n\n\nLegislators can repeal or pass new laws, and the state attorney general has historically intervened in utility rate hike cases to advocate on behalf of residents. \n\n\n\nMichigan’s governor appoints members of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), the body that regulates Michigan’s utilities and the energy they generate. \n\n\n\nThe 2023 legislation is a major step forward for Michigan – but it’s just the start of addressing affordability, reliability, and sustainability concerns that have plagued Michigan’s energy grid for decades, said Ben Poulson, state government affairs director at the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. \n\n\n\n“We are digging out of a very giant hole,” he said. \n\n\n\nIn 2023, before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill package into law, DTE Energy entered a settlement agreement with Attorney General Dana Nessel and 20 other intervenors to significantly boost its clean energy output and reduce its carbon emissions. \n\n\n\nThat included plans to shutter its coal-fired plant in Monroe several years earlier than previously planned. \n\n\n\nDTE has also invested in more sustainable energy facilities, like solar and wind farms.\n\n\n\nIn 2024, at the behest of the MPSC, DTE took the first steps toward planning for a future with greatly reduced natural gas demand thanks to increasing electrification. \n\n\n\nThe Clean Energy and Jobs Act gives the MPSC the tools it needs to hold utilities accountable to the state’s climate goals, Poulson said. \n\n\n\n“The 2023 clean energy law really did a lot in order to help our regulators hold utilities accountable, instead of approving energy resources and integrated resource plans that make utilities the most money,” he said. \n\n\n\nRecent legislation called “Project Lighthouse” seeks to repeal the state’s clean energy mandates and more. State Rep. Pauline Wendzel (R-39th District), the bill package’s sponsor, called the 2023 requirements “arbitrary” and said they help large investor-owned utilities instead of everyday ratepayers. \n\n\n\nPoulson said repealing the green energy requirements would lead to higher bills for residents.\n\n\n\n“We will likely see utilities arguing that they need to build more expensive projects that deliver larger returns to their shareholders instead of delivering energy resources that lower energy bills,” Poulson said. \n\n\n\nThe repeal legislation as proposed would also void rate hikes the MPSC approved in the last several years for DTE and Consumers. Analysis by 5 Lakes Energy and Evergreen Action found that Project Lighthouse would increase residential utility bills in the long term.\n\n\n\nPoulson said that’s because Project Lighthouse goes beyond the recent clean energy provisions.\n\n\n\n“It repeals a lot of programs that we have been using to lower energy (waste) and lessens the accountability that we have on utility companies here in the state,” he said. \n\n\n\nThe repeal legislation passed the state house last month, but likely won’t pass the Senate. \n\n\n\nMichigan’s progress towards carbon neutral electricity generation will be evaluated for the first time this year. The largest utilities in the state, DTE Energy and Consumer’s Energy, plan to submit integrated resource plans to the Michigan Public Service Commission in 2026. \n\n\n\nUtilities submit those plans every few years to demonstrate their plan to meet energy needs of customers and the state’s regulations for energy generation and use – including the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. It’s an opportunity for the commission to use its new tools, Poulson said. “Those cases, as well as addressing data center regulation in the state of Michigan, are two very big tests of the MPSC holding the utilities to our climate goals.”","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/clean-energy-jobs-act-2026-midterms/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Elinor Epperson","publishDate":"2026-06-15T18:15:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDTERouge-1-1024x683.jpeg","slug":"guide-the-future-of-michigans-clean-energy-law"},{"id":"w9vl8f","title":"Author Chat with Anna J","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with author, Anna J. Anna is well-known in the literary world for her amazing storytelling in thriller/suspense but now she's dipping her toe into a new genre.","content":"Sydnee chats with author, Anna J. Anna is well-known in the literary world for her amazing storytelling in thriller/suspense but now she's dipping her toe into a new genre.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-71lhkhqtjgd8mv02","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:54:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fpfp78i5f2dzt0ur1%2Ft829rtb88mklgtwr.jpg","slug":"author-chat-with-anna-j"},{"id":"ixtljm","title":"Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, stalls Switzerland talks with US","excerpt":"Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happen there.Key...","content":"Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that while its negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happen there.Key mediator Pakistan, meanwhile, said the technical-level talks will begin on Sunday in Brgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatari mediators also participating.In Tehran's first salvo, Irans joint military command said the strait had been closed, citing the Israeli attacks and U.S. bad faith and clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war. Its statement on state television warned that if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned.Shortly after that, the state broadcaster announced that Irans negotiating team was going to Switzerland, a trip that had been originally planned for Friday. State media said the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others.Iran's team departs for talks as uncertainty growsForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagahei, however, signaled that little might happen until Iran feels the U.S. is living up to the deal.This trip is therefore about demanding that the other side fulfill its obligations, he said, adding that negotiations toward a final agreement will begin only once key commitments are upheld. If they are not, he said, then the memorandum of understanding as a whole will be jeopardized.In Washington, Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the top U.S. negotiators  Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff  were already in Switzerland and have been working through technical details of the anticipated negotiations on Irans nuclear program.Vance told Fox News that he expects to leave for Switzerland sometime the next couple of days but acknowledged that its always a delicate coordination dance.As part of efforts to revive the direct talks, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Araghchi in Tehran earlier Saturday, according to officials in Islamabad who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the of the issue.Meanwhile, the global economy braced for more uncertainty.Shortly after Iran's announcement, which it did not address, the U.S. military said commercial ship traffic continued through the strait on Saturday, with 55 merchant ships transiting, moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.It was not clear when in the day they had transited.Ships began transiting after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week, a milestone that has left plenty of questions unanswered.RELATED STORY | US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forwardIsraeli attacks in Lebanon kill at least 16Earlier Saturday, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement there. Seven people remained trapped under the rubble after the strikes hit the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, Lebanons National News Agency said.The death toll in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah has now surpassed 4,000, Lebanons health ministry later announced.Mediators were scrambling to halt the fighting between Israel and the militant Hezbollah group after a heavy exchange on Friday killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers.An Israeli military official said Hezbollah had fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight. The official spoke anonymously in line with regulations. Israel's army said it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets and militants in southern Lebanon, including Hezbollah command centers.On Friday, the Israeli ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, said Israel remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire if Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases hostilities.On Saturday, Hezbollah said it had committed to the ceasefire but blamed Israel for violating it several times Friday night. A statement by the group's military wing said it would abide by the ceasefire but would also repel attacks by Israeli troops.The conflict could sink the US-Iran dealHezbollah and Israel went to war two days after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are signatories to the deal, which calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for the country's sovereignty to be respected.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep Israeli forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon, which Iran says is also a condition of the deal.A new round of U.S.-backed talks between the Lebanese government and Israel is expected to take place in Washington next week.RELATED STORY | Trump and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, including $300B for Iran's reconstructionFighting continues near the Israel-Lebanon borderA strike on Barish village killed four members of a family: parents and two children. In Arab Salim village, a body was pulled from a destroyed house, and in Doueir and Kfar Rumman villages, drone strikes killed a person on a motorcycle and a Lebanese soldier. Nine people were killed in strikes in Qannarit, Sohmor and Shehour villages.Smoke rose into the sky over southern Lebanon and Israeli jets flew low over the coastal city of Tyre. Residents told The Associated Press they were relieved that Tyre had been spared in recent days, but now they were reminded that the war is not over.Our entire lives would change if theres a ceasefire, said one resident, Hussein Khoshman.Netanyahu's office did not immediately comment on ceasefire efforts.Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said Israeli forces were operating in a forward defense zone and would continue doing so.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-stalls-switzerland-talks-with-us","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:56:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-stalls-switzerland-talks-with-us"},{"id":"hjkcys","title":"Jubilee on the Block to be held June 20 in Detroit","excerpt":"Family, friends and neighbors will gather in Detroit's Dexter Corridor on Saturday, June 20, for Juneteenth Jubilee.The free block party, which is part of the Freedom Weekend celebration, will take place from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and include music, a classic car show, Taste of Freedom Bake-off, resour...","content":"Family, friends and neighbors will gather in Detroit's Dexter Corridor on Saturday, June 20, for Juneteenth Jubilee.The free block party, which is part of the Freedom Weekend celebration, will take place from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and include music, a classic car show, Taste of Freedom Bake-off, resources and so much more.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/about-us/as-seen-on/jubilee-on-the-block-to-be-held-june-20-in-detroit","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:52:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"jubilee-on-the-block-to-be-held-june-20-in-detroit"},{"id":"9afrfr","title":"About 250,000 Michigan tax filers are still waiting for their refunds -- here’s why","excerpt":"Although tax season ended two months ago, roughly 250,000 filers are still waiting for their refunds.The Michigan Department of Treasury reports roughly 95 percent of returns filed on time have been processed.Since the filing season opened January 26, more than 5.12 million individual income tax ...","content":"Although tax season ended two months ago, roughly 250,000 filers are still waiting for their refunds.The Michigan Department of Treasury reports roughly 95 percent of returns filed on time have been processed.Since the filing season opened January 26, more than 5.12 million individual income tax returns have been processed and more than $3.43 billion in refunds issued with an average refund of $901.That means about five percent of filers — an estimated 250,000 people — are still waiting for their refunds.Previous coverage --> Waiting on a Michigan tax refund? Here’s why it may be stuck in ‘pending review’New system, new headachesThe source of many delays traces back to November, when the Treasury retired its 40-year-old mainframe and switched to GenTax, a tax processing platform made by Fast Enterprises.Melissa “Missy” Snyder, division administrator in the Individual Income Tax Division, says the overhaul was long overdue, but that doesn’t mean it came without growing pains.“We came off a mainframe system that was 40 years old,” Snyder said. “When you transition from something that’s four decades old, there’s a lot that comes with it — not just the technology. There’s training, there’s learning curves, there are interfaces with other groups like IRS files that we get.”Snyder compared the transition to upgrading from an outdated device to the latest smartphone.“The best analogy I can give is we went from a flip phone to an iPhone 15,” she said.Why returns are getting flaggedTreasury officials say the new system is significantly more sophisticated than its predecessor and that’s part of why so many returns are being held up.The upgraded platform performs detailed, line-by-line evaluation of returns, flagging discrepancies the old mainframe may have missed. Missing data fields, mismatched information or math that doesn’t add up can all trigger a manual review.“So, the delays that people are experiencing are related to either incomplete, incorrect or information that just doesn’t make sense,” Snyder said. “It might be complete on the form, but the math isn’t math-ing as we’re trying to work through the returns.”The new system also introduced stronger fraud protections, something Snyder says was a driving reason for the upgrade.“One of the major changes that we made with this technology update is a lot of support to prevent fraud,” she said. “We have to be conscious of people’s identities being stolen, tax preparer credentials being stolen. When the initial return doesn’t pass that eye test, if you will, we will stop and we will ask for more information.”David Yesh, a retired Navy Reserve officer from the Detroit area, filed his Michigan return electronically on March 18. Weeks passed with no refund and no explanation.“I filed my return and it was accepted 64 days ago,” Yesh said during a mid-May interview. “I don’t know, 30 or so days ago I called to find out where it was. Couldn’t talk to a live person, but I got a message that my return was still under review — with no explanation about what it was being under review for.”Yesh said he was told his return would be completed by May 13. When that date came and went, the automated message remained unchanged.“On May 13, I called, I got the same message,” he said. “May 14, I call, same message saying that my review will be completed by May 13.”Yesh, who says he’s been filing Michigan taxes for 50 years, including three years while stationed in Japan, called the lack of communication the most frustrating part.“If the state made an error, they need to own up to it, communicate what the problem is and what’s being done to fix it,” he said. “If it is just a problem with my return, then be able to communicate with me and let me know what error you found or what information you need to resolve that error.”State lawmakers taking noticeYesh isn’t alone. State Rep. Erin Byrnes, D-Dearborn, says her office has fielded complaints from roughly 15 constituents in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights who are still waiting on refunds, it’s a number she calls unprecedented.“By the time we got to about five, the alarm bells started to ring,” Byrnes said. “Then it became 10, and then it got up to 15. We’ve been talking with other offices throughout this time period and we’re far from the only office. A lot of state reps are seeing this issue.”Byrnes says she understands the real-world financial impact of delayed refunds.“You’re banking on it — quite literally,” she said. “Months later, you’re still left waiting and you don’t really have any answers, and that’s not acceptable. We know that folks are being squeezed financially right now on a variety of fronts.”Byrnes says her office has been in contact with Treasury but describes the process as challenging.“We definitely need more communication from the Treasury Department, and we need to get a handle on this software system,” she said. “We know that other states are using the same software, and we’re trying to figure out why Michigan is struggling so much.”27,000 erroneous letters sentCompounding the confusion: Treasury acknowledged sending approximately 27,000 incorrect notices to taxpayers.Snyder says the letters incorrectly suggested taxes were owed when they weren’t which stemmed from the result of a data-pull error during processing.“The payments themselves were correct,” Snyder said. “They were accounted for on the financials, but when the letter was generated to the taxpayers, it pulled in the wrong data element. The letters themselves were wrong.”Bob Doyle, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of CPAs, says the erroneous letters created a ripple effect for tax professionals across the state.“There was these erroneous notices that were sent out to taxpayers,” Doyle said. “Of course, the first thing they’re going to do is call their CPA. That’s definitely how we’ve gotten involved in ensuring Treasury understands the issues.”Doyle says the Michigan Association of CPAs has since been working closely with Treasury to address ongoing issues — and is already looking ahead.“Meeting more regularly is what we’ve started to do,” he said. “We’re working on how we can better use language in letters that explains the situation better. We’ll continue to ensure that the next deadlines coming up are smoother for our members.”Overloaded phone lines — repeat callers to blame?For taxpayers trying to get answers by phone, the frustration is real. But Treasury says part of the problem is a small group of repeat callers tying up the lines.In April, Treasury found that just 65 people accounted for 11,000 calls to its phone line — with some individuals getting through 14 or 15 times.“When you start breaking that number down, it blocks everybody else,” Snyder said. “They’re constantly eating up a phone line.”A new phone system is expected to go live in July, Snyder said.In the meantime, Treasury recommends taxpayers check the status of their return through the e-service portal at michigan.gov, where they can also view any letters sent to them, send a message and request a callback.To get to the e-service portal, click here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/about-250000-michigan-tax-filers-are-still-waiting-for-their-refunds-heres-why/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Shawnte Passmore","publishDate":"2026-06-21T09:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F1bf00d0d-faad-4df4-a558-0ffe00f1a0bc%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"about-250000-michigan-tax-filers-are-still-waiting-for-their-refunds-heres-why"},{"id":"x7pe0m","title":"Oklahoma Arby’s employee accused of giving herpes to a customer","excerpt":"Many have heard claims of retaliatory restaurant workers spitting in customers food, and hope its just a gross, urban legend.But in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, a former Arbys manager is charged with felony poisoningaccused of spitting in a womans food and, as a result, giving her herpes.WATCH: Sp...","content":"Many have heard claims of retaliatory restaurant workers spitting in customers food, and hope its just a gross, urban legend.But in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, a former Arbys manager is charged with felony poisoningaccused of spitting in a womans food and, as a result, giving her herpes.WATCH: Spit in food? McCurtain Co. Arbys employee accused of giving herpes to customer: Spit in food? McCurtain Co. Arbys employee accused of giving herpes to customerI love Arbysnot anymore, said Jennica Church.After a long night of bartending, Church stopped at an Arbys in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.It was taking a little bit of time, Church recalled. I thought they were mad at me because it was about to close.RELATED STORY | After three decades, McDonalds fried apple pies are making a comebackChurch said she had a little history with Amanda Hendricks, the manager at the time, but nothing major.  She went home, ate, and shared sandwiches with her father-in-law and grandmother-in-law.Church lives in a home with her husband, kids, and paternal grandparents. After that night, Churchs mouth flared up, and that had never happened.A doctor later diagnosed her with herpes.Because Broken Bow is a small town, word travels fast. Church says Hendrix had been bragging about spitting in Churchs sandwiches, and Churchs daughter heard about it.According to the affidavit, Broken Bow police officers say they pulled cameras from Arbys and saw Hendricks spit in the food. Hendricks is charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure.A warrant has been issued for her arrest.Church and her family filed a lawsuit against Hendricks, Arbys and their affiliated restaurant groups, claiming the incident has caused extreme anxiety, emotional distress and fear of infection. Church fears it will impact her work in the service industry.RELATED STORY | Chick-fil-A franchisee sued for religious discrimination after denying worker Saturdays offIf I go out to each and see someone with a big thing on their face, I dont want them serving me food, she said.The fallout is tough for Churchs mother-in-law, Patricia Dollarhite, to discuss.My son was sitting at my table, eating breakfast and he wanted a kiss, and he could not get one, so you bet Im angry, said Dollarhite. I see what its doing to my grandchildren, my son, my husband. I dont want to kiss my husband. He ate the food! Because he hasnt had an outbreak, doesnt mean he doesnt have it.The family attorney, Will Blocker, says he is floored that it appears to be acceptable behavior. He said no other employees who witnessed the spitting did anything to stop it.They let it go all the way out the door and my client now has a communicable disease, he said. That has to be a culture deeper than Arbys in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Maybe its Flynn Restaurant Group and all 300 stores they own. I dont know, but we are going to find out.We reached out to Arbys for comment and have not heard back yet.This article was originally produced by Erin Christy for the Scripps News Group station in Tulsa.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/crime/oklahoma-arbys-employee-accused-of-giving-herpes-to-a-customer","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:30:45.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"oklahoma-arbys-employee-accused-of-giving-herpes-to-a-customer"},{"id":"2ze15s","title":"World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccer’s national storylines","excerpt":"Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States opening win over Paraguay. He chose to play for the U.S. where he was born instead of England where he grew up or Nigeria where his pare...","content":"Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States opening win over Paraguay. He chose to play for the U.S. where he was born instead of England where he grew up or Nigeria where his parents came from. Or Yasin Ayari, who picked Sweden over his fathers native Tunisia, a decision that came into focus as Sweden defeated the North African team 5-1 with two goals from Ayari.And theres Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old standout who switched national teams from France to Morocco just weeks before the tournament kicked off.The World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada is the biggest melting pot in the tournaments history. Decades of migration are reflected in the rosters of major European teams like France, England and Germany. Meanwhile, many teams in Africa and the Caribbean rely heavily on their diaspora, made easier by a relaxation of FIFAs eligibility rules.RELATED STORY | Despite Pulisics absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout roundDozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born. Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart  or their ambition.Players from France are everywhereNearly 100 players at this World Cup were born in France, but only 23 of them play for the French national team. The others  France-born players with family ties worldwide  make up significant parts of the squads of Algeria, Cape Verde, Congo, Ghana, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Morocco and Tunisia.Bouaddi, one of the top performers in Moroccos 1-1 draw with Brazil, was born in France and nurtured at top-tier club Lille. He played for France at the youth level and was captain of Frances under-21 team as recently as March, but switched to Morocco, where his family came from, just in time for the World Cup.\"Im very proud of my decision and very happy to represent my country, Morocco, he said before the tournament. My family is happy and I hope great things will come in the upcoming competitions.Moroccan soccer federation president Faouzi Lekjaa personally visited Bouaddi at his home and met with the president of Lille to outline the North African kingdoms soccer ambitions and the professional environment it offers, according to Moroccan state television.Morocco, which in 2022 became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, relies heavily on players from its diaspora in Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. It has 19 foreign-born players in its 26-man squad.Defender Achraf Hakimi was born in Madrid and Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz played one game for Spain before his FIFA switch to Morocco was processed in 2024.A complex choice for the children of immigrantsSome of the biggest profiles of soccer had to make a choice. Kylian Mbapp was eligible to play for Cameroon or Algeria because of his family background but chose France where he was born and raised. Spains Lamine Yamal could have played for Morocco, his fathers homeland.Brothers Dsir and Gula Dou took separate paths. Both were born in France but Dsir plays for France while Gula chose to represent Ivory Coast, where their father is from.RELATED STORY | A behind the scenes look at the digital brains of the World CupTheyre not the only brothers who have ended up on separate World Cup teams. John Souttar represents Scotland while his brother Harry plays for Australia. Nico and Iaki Williams were born in Spain to Ghanaian parents and while Nico chose to play for Spain, Iaki picked Ghana.Tunisia tried to recruit Ayari, the Sweden midfielder who plays for Brighton in the Premier League, for its national team based on his fathers Tunisian background. However, his father, Azzouz Ayari, pushed back. He told Swedish media that he felt his son should represent the country in which he was born and raised.I am an immigrant, but my children, no. Yasin is a Swede, with Tunisian background, Azzouz Ayari told newspaper Aftonbladet. I want him to play for Sweden because I want him to feel that he is giving back to the country that really took care of him.Sweden fans wont argue with that decision. Ayari scored twice in the teams opener against Tunisia but muted his celebrations out of respect for his fathers home country.Birthright citizen Balogun chose the US over EnglandBaloguns two goals in the 4-1 win against Paraguay made him  and his background  more widely known to the American public. He played for England at youth level, except for a brief stint with the U.S. under-18 team, but switched to represent the United States in 2023.That was possible because of birthright citizenship rules in the U.S.  Balogun was born in New York, while his Nigerian parents were visiting.Balogun has cited the passion of U.S. soccer fans that he experienced while visiting a training camp in Florida in March 2023 as part of the reason why he decided to represent the United States. When they found out he was in Florida, many fans urged him to play for the U.S. national team. He also met with U.S. team officials.Ive always said the fans gave me so much motivation and showed me so much support. The most important thing has always been to be able to repay that, Balogun said after the Paraguay game last week. I just want to continue to show the fans I made the right decision.\"Whether he could have gotten a place in the highly competitive England squad is unclear. At the time, then-England coach Gareth Southgate said they were monitoring his progress but couldn't promise anything.FIFA sets the rulesSwitching nationalities is nothing new in soccer. Some of the sports biggest stars represented multiple countries, including Ferenc Pusks, who was the leader of Hungarys Mighty Magyars in the 1950s but played for Spain at the 1962 World Cup.That Spain squad also included Puskss Real Madrid teammate Alfredo Di Stfano, whose international career started with his native Argentina.In modern soccer, FIFA intervened in 2004 amid concern Brazilian players were being naturalized with a passport too easily by other countries, including Qatar.A clear connection with the country was insisted on, which could be two years of residence or a grandparent born there.FIFAs then-president Sepp Blatter later aimed to stop this farce warning that at a 32-team World Cup you will have 16 full of Brazilian players.The residence demand on players aged 18 or over became five years in 2008, and a proposal at the 2011 FIFA Congress by the United Arab Emirates to cut it to three was rejected.Dual- or multiple-national players have been cap-tied by FIFA to any team they represented in a senior competitive game. Those who played only in friendlies or at youth level could apply to switch.FIFA eased its rules in 2020 to allow more eligibility changes, but players are locked to a nation if they play at a finals tournament of the World Cup or continental championship.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/world-cup-melting-pot-how-migration-is-rewriting-soccers-national-storylines","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:40:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"world-cup-melting-pot-how-migration-is-rewriting-soccers-national-storylines"},{"id":"agu9ss","title":"Progressive resolves Canton woman’s issue after Local 4 reaches out because she was double-billed for months","excerpt":"A Canton woman says she was getting double billed by Progressive for several months this year. She says she reached out to the insurance company multiple times for answers and was not getting anywhere. LaShara Peake-Lewis reached out to Local 4 for help and now Progressive tells her they are clea...","content":"A Canton woman says she was getting double billed by Progressive for several months this year. She says she reached out to the insurance company multiple times for answers and was not getting anywhere. LaShara Peake-Lewis reached out to Local 4 for help and now Progressive tells her they are clearing her balance. For months, Peake-Lewis opened up her Progressive app to see a nearly $500 bill due. The double bill covered a car she drove and one she didn’t, she says. That all changed on Friday when she got a phone call.“Who was it from and what did they tell you?” Local 4 asked Peake-Lewis. “Progressive,” Peake-Lewis said. “After going through this since Dec. 31, they called me and they said they were going to resolve the issue … they zeroed it all out.”“So, now, when you log in, does it say zero for your balance?” Local 4 asked. “It’s cleared,” Peake-Lewis said. That all happened this week after Local 4 reached out to Progressive about her situation, but Peake-Lewis says the issue dates back to the end of last year when she turned in her old lease. “I gave Progressive a call and it was an ‘add and delete’ - I told them I was turning in my lease and picking up my other lease and they put it on my insurance, took the other one off, supposedly, and I drove off with my car,” Peake-Lewis said. LaShara had been leasing a Ford Explorer, but was trading it in for a new lease, a Bronco. She had done this process in the past and assumed everything was fine. That’s until Feb. 16 came. “I got a notification that I was getting two bills and two payments were coming out of my account,” Peake-Lewis said. “So, when I looked at it, two premiums were coming out.”She says one premium was for the old Explorer she was no longer leasing and the other was for the Bronco. She called Progressive.“They were like, ‘Oh, they didn’t cancel it or they didn’t take it off your policy,’” she said. She asked the insurance company what could be done.They told her to stop the auto-pay, so she did. Then, they canceled the policy entirely and restarted her with a brand new policy for the Bronco, she said. “I went through - signed all the paperwork, 20 forms and all that and I said, ‘Ok, so, am I good? Are we good with the new one? There’s nothing owed on the last one? We’re good, that’s taken care of?’ She said, ‘you’re good,’” Peake-Lewis said. March 25 came around and she says she received the same notification.She called and they said she hadn’t turned a form, despite her having filled out the paperwork she’d been given. She says she then signed that extra form and expected all to finally be fine. “Then, I get a final bill from a collection agency on June 1,” she said. “Wait a minute? This was a mistake that started out with Progressive - why am I being held responsible for a mistake that Progressive made? So, I got fed up and called you.”She’s grateful it’s resolved now, but she says it’s been a hassle she didn’t need. “Money is tight in this day and age – inflation is high. Everything cost more and every dime literally counts and it was very stressful,” she said. Progressive tells Local 4 they have come to a resolution with Peake-Lewis, but can’t give details about specific policy holders.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/progressive-clears-canton-womans-balance-after-local-4-reaches-out-because-she-was-double-billed-for-months/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Kyla Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-21T01:56:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2F24H6UFZRFZFC5DOXAL364E2LZE.jpg","slug":"progressive-resolves-canton-womans-issue-after-local-4-reaches-out-because-she-was-double-billed-for"},{"id":"ei0mqz","title":"Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say","excerpt":"Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.","content":"Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-cost-new-home-builders-say","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:45:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2246595764-scaled.jpg","slug":"government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-to-cost-of-new-home-builders-say"},{"id":"6h20y5","title":"Three hikers die from heat at Grand Canyon in separate incidents","excerpt":"The National Park Service confirmed that three people died from heat-related illnesses in two separate incidents last week at Grand Canyon National Park.Officials said both incidents involved hikers found on trails within the park. The first death occurred June 12 and involved a 72-year-old man w...","content":"The National Park Service confirmed that three people died from heat-related illnesses in two separate incidents last week at Grand Canyon National Park.Officials said both incidents involved hikers found on trails within the park. The first death occurred June 12 and involved a 72-year-old man who died due to extreme heat along the South Kaibab Trail. The second incident involved a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman on the North Kaibab Trail.RELATED STORY | El Nio is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costlyThe National Park Service said rescue efforts were underway before the hikers died.According to park officials, daytime temperatures can exceed 109 degrees in shaded parts of some trails in June. The National Weather Service reported a high temperature of 88 degrees on June 12 and 90 degrees on June 16 at a nearby weather station.Park rangers advise visitors to avoid hiking between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the summer due to dangerous temperatures.Hiking up the South Kaibab Trail during the summer months is extremely strenuous and potentially dangerous due to intense heat, minimal shade and no water sources, the park service said in a statement. Similarly, the Tonto Trail between The Tipoff and Havasupai Gardens offers no water and very limited shade.RELATED STORY | Body of woman found after flash flooding in Grand CanyonFrom 2007 through 2025, there have been 227 deaths reported at the national park, according to park data.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/three-hikers-die-from-heat-at-grand-canyon-in-separate-incidents","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Justin Boggs","publishDate":"2026-06-20T12:08:20.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"three-hikers-die-from-heat-at-grand-canyon-in-separate-incidents"},{"id":"jy1472","title":"Why has the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems?","excerpt":"Amid the Iran War, the Russia/Ukraine conflict and domestic inflation concerns, President Trump is also maintaining focus on a topic closer to home.But after a Reflecting Pool renovation project cost north of $15 million, some area residents are not pleased with the result.As was often the case b...","content":"Amid the Iran War, the Russia/Ukraine conflict and domestic inflation concerns, President Trump is also maintaining focus on a topic closer to home.But after a Reflecting Pool renovation project cost north of $15 million, some area residents are not pleased with the result.As was often the case before the renovation began, the pool is currently rife with green algae growth.A researcher at George Mason University who tested the water this week shared images of the microscopic lifeforms with Scripps News.And there are some signs the new blue coating may already be peeling.\"It is a rush job,\" said Jason Davison, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Catholic University of America. \"Not having the design engineers, the environmental scientists involved is one of the main reasons why we're seeing this failure of the coating.\"Davison says such issues are common when projects are rushed ahead of typical timelines.MORE ON THE POOL | 'Residual algae' coats part of newly opened Reflecting PoolFederal contracting records show two firms were awarded no-bid contracts to complete the renovation, without going through the typical procurement process.Federal officials have said the speed was necessary to ensure work was completed before the July 4 holiday.\"Ideally, what would have happened is that we would have planned this out, and that's what the bidding process includes,\" Davison said.RELATED STORY | Behind the tarp: Trumps name erased from Kennedy Center after judge's orderOn Friday, National Parks Service workers were seen vacuuming up the algae, and using advanced nanobubbler technology to pump ozone into the pool and kill the growth.Meanwhile, there are allegations from Democratic lawmakers of potential impropriety following New York Times reporting that firms involved in the construction had ties to President Trump.The Department of the Interior didnt respond to multiple inquiries about the contracting process  or about the new algae growth.And in a statement to Scripps News, the White House insisted it did not play any role in the selection process of the contracted firms.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/why-has-the-lincoln-memorials-reflecting-pool-developed-such-visible-problems","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jacob Gardenswartz","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:22:56.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"why-has-the-lincoln-memorials-reflecting-pool-developed-such-visible-problems"},{"id":"vlra0","title":"Guide: What cumulative impact legislation would mean for Michigan communities","excerpt":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nMichigan environmental advocates have pushed for years for legislation to address the problem of cumulative impacts in overburdened communities like Southwest Detroit ...","content":"This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election.\n\n\n\nMichigan environmental advocates have pushed for years for legislation to address the problem of cumulative impacts in overburdened communities like Southwest Detroit that are affected by pollution from multiple major polluters as well as smaller operations and mobile emissions sources.\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n   Civic Action Toolbox\n  \n    Why it matters\n    \n      Michiganders experience experience pollution from multiple sources, but state regulators are limited in their ability to consider cumulative impacts when issuing permits. \n    \n  \n  \n    Who's making public decisions\n    \n      The Michigan Legislature holds the authority to pass cumulative impact legislation (SB 479 and HB 4742) that would give EGLE the power to consider combined pollution sources in permit decisions.\n    \n  \n  \n    Upcoming Meetings\n    \n       Public Hearing for the Proposed Reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Individual Permit for Enbridge Energy-Line 5-Straits of Mackinac (NPDES Permit No. MI0060278) (EGLE) — Jun 18, 6:00 PM · Details Google · Outlook\n       Notice of Public Hearing for a proposed data center in Van Buren Township, Wayne County. Site Name; 82-10385 Haggerty Rd-Van Buren Twp, Application No. HQH-Q48N-1818Y (EGLE) — Jun 16, 6:00 PM · Details Google · Outlook\n    \n  \n  \n    Civic Actions: What You Can Do\n    \n       Submit public comment on Michigan's 2027 air monitoring planEGLE is accepting public comments until June 23, 2026 on the Draft 2027 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Review, which determines how the state monitors air quality across communities.\n       Write a letter to the editor or op-edShare your perspective with a broader audience by submitting a letter to the editor or opinion piece to your local paper.\n       Register to voteMake sure you're registered and ready to vote on the issues and candidates that affect your community.\n    \n  \n  \n    Organizations to Follow\n    \n       Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice\n       Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision\n       Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition\n       Ecology Center\n    \n  \n  \n    What to watch for next\n    Watch whether the Michigan Legislature schedules hearings for the reintroduced 2025 cumulative impact bills (SB 479 and HB 4742), which have not yet been heard in committee.\n  \n  \n    \n      \n      This matters to me\n    \n  \n  \n    Are you taking action? Let us know.\n    \n      \n      \n      \n        \n        Submit\n      \n    \n    Thank you! Your response has been recorded.\n  \n  \n    Civic resources compiled by Planet Detroit\n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency defines cumulative impacts as “the totality of exposures to combinations of chemical and nonchemical stressors and their effects on health, well-being, and quality of life outcomes.”\n\n\n\nFor example, in the area around the Kemeny Recreation Center in Southwest Detroit, 45 air pollution sources exist within 3 miles, according to Planet Detroit’s air quality tracker.\n\n\n\nFour facilities have high priority air quality violations in this area, two have recent violations, and 39 facilities are in compliance, according to the EPA database tracking enforcement and compliance actions for facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act.\n\n\n\nDetroit has received an F for air quality in the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report for several years. \n\n\n\nAir pollution sources like Marathon Petroleum continue to apply for permits in Southwest Detroit. \n\n\n\nState Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) said at a 2025 press conference that state regulators look at pollution sources in isolation when granting air quality permits.\n\n\n\n“But that’s not how it works in the real world,” he said. “As we all know, we do not breathe one source of pollution at a time, and we experience the health harms of all the combined pollution we breathe.”\n\n\n\nMichigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) spokesperson Josef Stephens previously told Planet Detroit the agency doesn’t have the statutory authority to to consider a cumulative impact analysis that would look at “all the ways a person may be exposed to pollutants.”\n\n\n\nTo obtain a state pollution permit, a facility must model toxic air emissions and show these meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, a process that allows the agency to look at the aggregate impact of certain pollutants, Stephens said. \n\n\n\nCumulative impact legislation remains out of reach in Michigan\n\n\n\nFormer state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) introduced the Protecting Overburdened Communities Act (HB 5901) in 2024 to prevent companies from obtaining new permits or facility expansions in environmentally overburdened communities. This bill did not pass out of committee. \n\n\n\nState Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) and state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) reintroduced versions of this legislation (SB 479 and HB 4742) in 2025. The bills would require EGLE to consider cumulative impacts from multiple pollution sources, including industrial facilities and truck traffic, when reviewing permit applications. Neither bill has had a hearing.\n\n\n\nAt the federal level, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) reintroduced cumulative impact legislation in 2023 that would require the EPA to analyze cumulative impact in permitting under the Clean Air and Clean Water Act. \n\n\n\nUnder the law, the agency would be required to deny permits unless the applicant could demonstrate a reasonable certainty of no harm to the community or vulnerable populations. This legislation did not pass out of committee.\n\n\n\nEight states have cumulative impact legislation in place — California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina — according to the Environmental Defense Fund.\n\n\n\nMichiganders should support cumulative impact legislation, even if they feel relatively safe, because laws like New Jersey’s provide transparency and cumulative impact assessments that shed light on pollution risks, Nick Schroeck, dean at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, previously told Planet Detroit.\n\n\n\n“I don’t think any of us are really safe,” Schroeck said. “To the extent that we can provide more data and more transparency, I think that will help the public at large to understand the benefits and also the costs of the way that we have been doing business.”","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/guide-cumulative-impact-legislation-michigan/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Brian Allnutt","publishDate":"2026-06-15T16:21:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FFishingPole-1-1024x683.jpeg","slug":"guide-what-cumulative-impact-legislation-would-mean-for-michigan-communities"},{"id":"n4xmwk","title":"DoorDash driver from Troy loses account access and earnings in phone scam","excerpt":"A 72-year-old Troy man is locked out of his DoorDash account and cut off from several thousand dollars in earnings after a scammer called him while he was on a delivery run, posing as a DoorDash fraud department representative. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Doordasher targeted by scammers\"I...","content":"A 72-year-old Troy man is locked out of his DoorDash account and cut off from several thousand dollars in earnings after a scammer called him while he was on a delivery run, posing as a DoorDash fraud department representative. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Doordasher targeted by scammers\"I feel kind of hopeless,\" the man said. The man and his wife asked not to be identified, citing privacy concerns. He said he had just picked up an order from a nearby Chipotle and was on his way to a Taco Bell when his phone rang, and the caller ID displayed \"DoorDash.\"\"The gentleman who called, saying... he works in the Fraud Department,\" he said.Troy Police said the incident happened on Friday, June 12. According to police, the scammer told the man his account was compromised and that they needed the card information on his DoorDash Crimson Card  a debit-style card where earnings are deposited after every dash.Police say the dasher provided the information.\"Once they [the scammer] did that, he [the DoorDasher] realized he didn't have access to his own debit account,\" Troy Police Dept. Sgt. John Julian said. Julian said while he has not seen this specific type of scam before, scams in general are becoming increasingly more common. He urged people to recognize the warning signs before it is too late.\"Unfortunately, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated; they want you to think emotionally, before you have time to think critically. They put you under a time pressure, make you fearful,\" Julian said.DoorDash provided a statement on the incident: We know scammers are always trying to target hard-working people, including Dashers, and it's why we're working hard to combat it. Here's what Dashers need to know: DoorDash will NEVER contact you to ask for your password, verification codes or sensitive information like bank details over phone, text or email. Period. If someone does or you think it's suspicious, hang up and report it directly through the app immediately.This type of scam can happen when a scammer places an order and then calls the dasher through the app, which can make the call appear as if it is coming from DoorDash. However, DoorDash does play a warning before connecting these calls.The man, who had been dashing for five years, said he is now uncertain whether he will recover the money.\"I not only have no access to my payments in the Crimson account. Worse than that, my login to the DoorDash platform is disabled,\" he said.Julian offered this advice to anyone who receives a suspicious call:\"Just slow down, verify independently, talk to someone you trust, and run that information by them,\" Julian said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/doordash-driver-from-troy-loses-account-access-and-earnings-in-phone-scam","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jolie Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:42:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F71%2F65%2F068b3b8f4fb7b7e7256696438f4f%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-6-40-42-pm.jpg","slug":"doordash-driver-from-troy-loses-account-access-and-earnings-in-phone-scam"},{"id":"mbuecj","title":"Man killed in Ferndale e-bike crash was riding on sidewalk, prompting calls for safety reforms","excerpt":"A 33-year-old Ferndale man killed in a crash involving a county vehicle was riding his e-bike on the sidewalk when he was struck, according to sheriff's deputies. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Ferndale e-bike death sparks calls for safety reformsThe truck driver was attempting to turn into...","content":"A 33-year-old Ferndale man killed in a crash involving a county vehicle was riding his e-bike on the sidewalk when he was struck, according to sheriff's deputies. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Ferndale e-bike death sparks calls for safety reformsThe truck driver was attempting to turn into a private driveway when the e-bike rider took evasive action but landed under the truck, deputies said. The victim was not wearing a helmet. PREVIOUS STORY: E-bike rider hit and killed by truck in Ferndale E-bike rider hit and killed by truck in FerndaleThe crash is now drawing attention from safety advocates, bike shop managers, parents, and state lawmakers who say Michigan's e-bike laws and infrastructure are overdue for an overhaul.John Hall, manager of Sullivan's Continental Bike Shop in Hazel Park, said the dangers of e-bikes are something he addresses with every customer who walks through the door.\"As soon as you enter this shop, you see a sign that talks about safety. What's on that sign? We don't service E-motorcycles,\" Hall said.Hall said drivers who ignore bike lanes put riders at serious risk, and he strongly encourages helmet use. He also pointed to design flaws in existing infrastructure.\"The way the bike lane is set up on Woodward, traffic can come from the right in the bike lane. I personally have had a few situations where the party pulling out doesn't even look to the right,\" Hall said.When asked what he tells customers looking to buy an e-bike, Hall did not mince words.\"If it's a kid, I try to talk them out of it,\" Hall said.Peter Gordon, a parent and e-bike customer at JC Wakes, said his 14-year-old son wears a motocross-style helmet and practices safety every day.\"We can discern which helmet to use, and we go with this kind,\" Gordon said.Gordon said his concern goes beyond his own family.\"My concern is not necessarily them. My concern is others, and so safety is always my top priority with them,\" Gordon said.State Sen. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, is calling on Michigan to pass updated e-bike laws, including universal statewide standards rather than allowing individual communities to set their own rules. \"If you talk to anybody in law enforcement, like Sheriffs or Chiefs, they know that our 50-year-old laws on mopeds and motorbikes are outdated,\" Bellino said.Bellino also weighed in on helmet laws. \"Helmet laws are controversial, but do you see a place for them? Yeah. Minors. Yup. They don't have the right to go out and be an organ donor,\" Bellino said.The family of the man killed in the Ferndale crash is choosing not to comment at this time.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/man-killed-in-ferndale-e-bike-crash-was-riding-on-sidewalk-prompting-calls-for-safety-reforms","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Simon Shaykhet","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:13:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F48%2F60%2Fc3ef990a4e9aa5f642576b6c2c96%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-9-44-06-am.png","slug":"man-killed-in-ferndale-e-bike-crash-was-riding-on-sidewalk-prompting-calls-for-safety-reforms"},{"id":"d3rcnk","title":"Rain moves into Metro Detroit on Father’s Day","excerpt":"4Warn Weather - Although Southeast Michigan will be dry for most of Sunday, the next system moving into the region will bring later-day rain to the area.Tonight we’ll see spotty showers, maybe hear a few rumbles of thunder, but we’ll be dry by midnight. Clouds will decrease overnight with lows fa...","content":"4Warn Weather - Although Southeast Michigan will be dry for most of Sunday, the next system moving into the region will bring later-day rain to the area.Tonight we’ll see spotty showers, maybe hear a few rumbles of thunder, but we’ll be dry by midnight. Clouds will decrease overnight with lows falling to the low and mid 50s.Winds turn light tonight, shifting to the south tomorrow around 5 mph. Afternoon highs tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 70s. We’ll start Father’s Day, and the first day of Summer, with some sunshine, but you’ll notice clouds increase throughout the day. We look to stay dry through most of the day, so any plans you have to go to church or grill out for lunch, etc. will be good to go. Most of us will be ok to be outdoors into the evening as well.As a strong low pressure system moves eastward into the Ohio Valley, rain will move into the Great Lakes region. Scattered rain will be possible in the evening hours before widespread rain arrives by sunset. Rain will continue, especially for those closer to I-94 and southward, overnight into Monday morning.We look to dry out Monday morning, giving way to dry conditions for the Ford Fireworks. After reaching the mid 70s in the afternoon, temperatures Monday evening will fall through the 60s, so you may want to bring a jacket.Tuesday will be sunny and warm with highs near 80°.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/20/rain-moves-into-metro-detroit-on-fathers-day/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Christina Burkhart","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:16:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZSNJY4TIDVHSZOZV3JCPZBET5U.jpg","slug":"rain-moves-into-metro-detroit-on-fathers-day"},{"id":"ot3c2l","title":"Detroiters fill Hart Plaza and the riverfront to celebrate Juneteenth with music and community","excerpt":"Detroiters celebrated Juneteenth Friday from the riverfront to the heart of downtown, with two major festivals drawing crowds to Hart Plaza and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Hundreds celebrating Juneteenth in Downtown DetroitThe Hart of Detroit Festiva...","content":"Detroiters celebrated Juneteenth Friday from the riverfront to the heart of downtown, with two major festivals drawing crowds to Hart Plaza and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Hundreds celebrating Juneteenth in Downtown DetroitThe Hart of Detroit Festival featured live music, cultural programming, and vendors from Black-owned businesses.Musical artists took the stage as the celebration was set to continue until midnight.Joe Willie, an attendee at the festival, said, \"I love to see my people out celebrating being free... I'm loving it.\" Tahjee Washington, another attendee, said, \"Music brings everybody together, so I'm glad this was an event that was held on this day.\" June 19 honors the day the last enslaved people in America were set free.Silver Moore, a Detroit resident, said, \"We are celebrating Black people in this country, our freedom and our culture, and what better place to do that than Detroit, which I consider the capital of Blackness in America.\" Shoppers at the festival were also able to support Black-owned businesses.Penny Fombi, owner of Goddess Beads, said, \"To see that everybody is supported and keeping the money flow within our people is great.\" Across town at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, residents gathered along the Detroit Riverfront for a separate Juneteenth celebration that also featured Black-owned business vendors.Damia Taylor, an attendee at the riverfront event, said, \"It's a great day to get out and celebrate our freedom, what our ancestors have done, and look forward to the future of what we're going to do with our community.\" Sirrita Darby, owner of Elevated Sillage, was among the vendors at the riverfront celebration.Darby said, \"Being a person here and being a vendor and giving back to the community and extending the economy. That is what Juneteenth is about.\" This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/detroiters-fill-hart-plaza-and-the-riverfront-to-celebrate-juneteenth-with-music-and-community","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tiarra Braddock","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:06:07.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F8f%2Fec%2F748542fa4c6e8a90c489394d3929%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-6-01-12-pm.jpg","slug":"detroiters-fill-hart-plaza-and-the-riverfront-to-celebrate-juneteenth-with-music-and-community"},{"id":"18sicu","title":"Helping first-time homebuyers in Detroit","excerpt":"If you’re thinking about buying a home but don’tknow where to start, there’s help available. The fourth annual Detroit Homebuyers Fair took place Saturday at Huntington Place.Thanks in part to this program, Gail Gibson was able to buy her first home two years ago. “It helped me with the down paym...","content":"If you’re thinking about buying a home but don’tknow where to start, there’s help available. The fourth annual Detroit Homebuyers Fair took place Saturday at Huntington Place.Thanks in part to this program, Gail Gibson was able to buy her first home two years ago. “It helped me with the down payment and it was a lot that I couldn’t afford,” Gibson said. The grandmother now lives at 7 mile and Algonac on the city’s east side. She says when her rent was about to go up, she started thinking about home ownership. “I had to get a lender and meet the requirements. I had to take a first-time homeowner class and I had to have fairly decent credit,” Gibson said. The Detroit Homebuyers Fair helps people get mortgage-ready and gets them familiar with down-payment assistance programs. “The services include pulling credit counseling, helping them with a mortgage and taking the fear out,” said Dina Harris, the CEO and founder of National Faith Homebuyers Program. From banks to lenders, to realtors and housing counselors, the goal is to help Detroiters build generational wealth. “It changes their mindset, it strengthens who they are and gives them a solid foundation,” Harris said. “It’s a good feeling to own your home, it’s a really good feeling,” Gibson added.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/helping-first-time-homebuyers-in-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Priya Mann","publishDate":"2026-06-20T17:17:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FZDNRK6VHXVAC3LNDAQMTKNPTUI.jpeg","slug":"helping-first-time-homebuyers-in-detroit"},{"id":"w73kuo","title":"TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple","excerpt":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","content":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tsa-world-cup-fans-pack-bags-ranch","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:17:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffifa-world-cup-travel-fox-news-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-sounds-alarm-after-world-cup-fans-pack-their-bags-with-american-staple"},{"id":"r87kas","title":"The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday","excerpt":"Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.","content":"Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/juneteenth-history-federal-holiday","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T14:21:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjuneteenth-celebrations.jpg","slug":"the-history-of-juneteenth-and-how-it-became-a-federal-holiday"},{"id":"em02ax","title":"Michigan QB Bryce Underwood hosts youth football camp in Saline","excerpt":"Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood wasn’t just a player at a recent youth football camp in Saline — he was a coach. Underwood teamed up with FlexWork Sports to run the camp, teaching kids the basic skills they need to succeed on and off the field.The camp gave kids a chance to learn from someon...","content":"Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood wasn’t just a player at a recent youth football camp in Saline — he was a coach. Underwood teamed up with FlexWork Sports to run the camp, teaching kids the basic skills they need to succeed on and off the field.The camp gave kids a chance to learn from someone who has played at the next level — a reminder that anything is possible.Participant Daaron Tocco said the motivation to play college football someday is already there.“Oh yeah. A lot,” Tocco said when asked about the work it takes to play at the next level.That goal starts on the practice field — with reps, grit and the everyday hard work that builds a player. Underwood says he attended camps like this one growing up, so hosting one himself feels surreal — a true full-circle moment.“It’s a blessing for me to be out here, you know giving back to the community,” Underwood said. “I played in the area at Belleville High School. Just giving back and showing love to the kids, that’s a blessing for me.”Throughout the day, kids ran drills, snapped photos with Underwood and asked the kind of questions that show they’re dreaming big.“Honestly just being here it’s… I’m just grateful to be here,” said participant Kevin Alcox.More than a football campParents watching from the sideline say the event is about more than football — it’s a way for kids to connect, make friends and build confidence.“My son’s done another one of these camps and he noticed when he looked on his phone there was a text message from a kid he met at another camp and said, ‘Hey, are you going to be here?’” said parent Meilan Han.Events like this build bonds — friendships that start on the field and last long after the final whistle.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/michigan-qb-bryce-underwood-hosts-youth-football-camp-in-saline/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Amaya Kuznicki","publishDate":"2026-06-20T16:12:27.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fgmg%2FKJ5OJOCPFFBIXJ4KNUN4WPS26Y.jpg","slug":"michigan-qb-bryce-underwood-hosts-youth-football-camp-in-saline"},{"id":"5il5wm","title":"Wyandotte recycling center mural painted over after city says it lacked proper approval","excerpt":"A colorful mural of flowers and smiley faces that brightened the Wyandotte Recycling Center has been painted over by city crews after officials said the project did not go through the required review and approval process. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Wyandotte mural painted over after city ...","content":"A colorful mural of flowers and smiley faces that brightened the Wyandotte Recycling Center has been painted over by city crews after officials said the project did not go through the required review and approval process. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Wyandotte mural painted over after city says it lacked proper approvalThe woman who created it  a city employee in her 70s who used her own money and time off  is now concerned about her job.The mural, which featured bright colors and the words \"Let's Recycle\" on a normally brown brick wall, had been in place since the middle of May. It quickly became a favorite among residents who visited the recycling center. And when word spread that it could be removed, community members launched a petition to save it, collecting hundreds of signatures.\"It cheers people up,\" said Bonnie Pawlik, a resident who appreciated the artwork. Jason Adkins, who visits the recycling center weekly or every other week, said he noticed the mural and had no complaints.\"I noticed there was a mural painted on it. It looked nice. It looked fine,\" Adkins said. When news of the potential removal spread online, Adkins said he was puzzled by the opposition.\"I saw something online about somebody complained about it. I don't know why they would complain about it. I don't know who it was bothering,\" Adkins said.Despite the community support, city crews painted over the mural this week. In a statement, the city acknowledged the public's reaction. <i>The City of Wyandotte has received comments and inquiries regarding the mural that was recently painted on the Recycling Center building.</i> <i>We recognize that many residents appreciated the artwork and have expressed disappointment that it has been removed. We appreciate the community's passion for public art and the thoughtful feedback that has been shared.</i> <i>The removal of the mural was not based on its artistic merit or message. Rather, the action was necessary because the project did not go through the review and approval process required by the Wyandotte Zoning Ordinance. Under City ordinance, murals on public property must first be reviewed by the Planning Commission, which then provides a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Those required steps were not completed prior to the mural being painted.</i> <i>City ordinances and established procedures exist to ensure transparency, public input, and consistent decision-making regarding projects on public property. The City has an obligation to follow those requirements regardless of the circumstances.</i> <i>The City appreciates the public's interest in this matter and remains supportive of opportunities to enhance our community through public art when pursued through the appropriate review and approval process.</i>Wyandotte resident Mark Sciacca said he understands why the city acted.\"I mean, protocol, I guess, is good,\" Sciacca said. But Sciacca also suggested the situation could have been handled differently.\"So, instead of painting over it maybe somebody could've went to some kind of appeal board in the city if there is such. Could've been appealed,\" Sciacca said.Pawlik also questioning why the mural warranted removal at all.\"Seriously, who cares what the back of the building is painted like, unless it says something mean or something. But if it's nice, who cares,\" Pawlik said. The city said it remains supportive of public art projects when they move through the appropriate review and approval process. Coworkers of the woman who painted the mural say she is now worried about what the controversy could mean for her future as a city employee.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/wyandotte-recycling-center-mural-painted-over-after-city-says-it-lacked-proper-approval","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Carli Petrus","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:59:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F35%2Feb%2Fa0d4a4474611be7e8940a13a3daa%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-5-55-52-pm.png","slug":"wyandotte-recycling-center-mural-painted-over-after-city-says-it-lacked-proper-approval"},{"id":"71w018","title":"Westland opens $12M Nankin Square park and amphitheater with free Friday concerts","excerpt":"Westland is opening a new $12 million park and amphitheater, transforming a former blighted property into a community space with rock climbing, nature trails, and a concert venue. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Westland opens $12M Nankin Square park and amphitheater with free Friday concertsThe...","content":"Westland is opening a new $12 million park and amphitheater, transforming a former blighted property into a community space with rock climbing, nature trails, and a concert venue. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Westland opens $12M Nankin Square park and amphitheater with free Friday concertsThe soft launch on Friday, June 19, 2026, features a Guns N' Roses tribute band taking the stage at 6 p.m., along with food trucks. Free concerts are planned for most Friday evenings through the end of August. The official ribbon cutting for Nankin Square is set for Friday, June 26.Mayor Kevin Coleman said the project  built on the site of a former Service Merchandise store  was designed to serve the entire community.\"It was a vacant lot. Our vision was to make this a community space so everybody could enjoy it,\" Coleman said. Mayor Coleman said Westland ranks among the top 10 cities in Michigan by population, making a development of this scale a natural fit.\"Arts and culture and entertainment and, obviously, nature and play, it's important to the quality of life of people,\" Coleman said.The project drew grant funding from county, state, and federal sources. Of the $12 million total, $8.5 million came from the city's Tax Increment Finance Authority.Alex Garza, Westland's chief business development officer, helped oversee the planning and development of Nankin Square, which is named after the original township.\"You don't really see something like this happen when all levels of government are divided on an issue like this, but they all came together to make something possible here in the City of Westland,\" Garza said. \"The transformation is truly remarkable.\" Westland resident Marlena McCree said she plans to make the most of the free weekly events.\"Every Friday. I will be here every Friday, then. I can walk from my apartment straight here, so that's going to be great,\" McCree said. Livonia resident Preston Whisman said the new space is a welcome addition to the area.\"It's good for the community, though. Gives people something to do,\" Whisman said. Livonia resident David Matthis and Westland resident Tika Harris both noted that the city's identity has shifted since the decline of its mall.\"Mostly, Westland was known for the mall, and the mall died,\" Matthis said. \"Right, it's only like 8, 10 stores in there now,\" Harris said. Mayor Coleman said the investment is already generating broader economic interest in the city.\"We're seeing a lot of interest in Westland. Actually, a lot of our commercial properties are getting bought up right now,\" Mayor Coleman said.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/westland-opens-12m-nankin-square-park-and-amphitheater-with-free-friday-concerts","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Tony Geftos","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:53:25.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fb3%2F60%2Ff98e45614a2599dec367b9dc7b46%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-5-28-27-pm.jpg","slug":"westland-opens-12m-nankin-square-park-and-amphitheater-with-free-friday-concerts"},{"id":"euvfrd","title":"Algonac's legacy: How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America","excerpt":"The roar of an engine across the water is a familiar sound today  but more than a century ago, it was something entirely new, and it was built right here in southeast Michigan. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in AmericaThe sights an...","content":"The roar of an engine across the water is a familiar sound today  but more than a century ago, it was something entirely new, and it was built right here in southeast Michigan. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in AmericaThe sights and sounds of summer on Lake St. Clair are unmistakable, but long before recreational boating became a favorite pastime, southeast Michigan was helping write the blueprint.It began in 1874 with a young boat builder named Christopher Smith. George Burgess, director of the Algonac-Clay Township Maritime Museum, said Smith's impact on the sport cannot be overstated.\"Chris is known as the father of recreational boating,\" Burgess said. Fast forward to the 1900s  as automobiles transformed transportation on land, Smith was helping turn boating into recreation on the water. Smith started building fast, affordable runabout boats for the masses, creating the company famously known as Chris-Craft. \"Chris Smith basically followed Henry Ford's model of building,\" Burgess said.In the 1920s, Smith created an assembly line  but for boats  and was able to build roughly 1,000 per year by the end of the decade. \"Basically, it made it available to the average person, and again, that's why it became recreational boating because Chris was able to bring the price down to where people were able to afford it,\" Burgess said. Today, the Algonac-Clay Township Maritime Museum preserves that history.\"There's a story for everything,\" Burgess said.In St. Clair Shores, boating remains a major part of the local economy, which includes 7 marinas and over 2,700 boat slips. Pete Beauregard owns Colony Marine on Lake St. Clair. \"It's a multi-billion-dollar business if you add up all the ancillary things that come with boating,\" Beauregard said. \"It's a community. It's not just a product. It's a lifestyle.\" At Freedom Boat Club, getting out on the water has become easier than ever. Instead of owning a boat, members can reserve one and spend a day out on the lake.\"We just are able to give everyone access to boating, so if you weren't boating before, you're boating now,\" Taylor Kayne, general manager of Freedom Boat Club, said. For boat owners like the Ritchlin family, being out on the water is a way of spending time with one another.\"This is just an opportunity for us to spend more time with our kids and our family together. You've got to try and lure the kids in with something, and recreational boating is a great way to do it,\" Sean Ritchlin said. Louisa Ritchlin echoed that sentiment.\"Our kids are looking forward to taking their friends out, spending lots of time on the water, fishing, and tubing, and just getting to hang out with friends and enjoying full family time,\" Louisa Ritchlin said. The history and lifestyle of recreational boating continues to shape life on Lake St. Clair  and across the nation. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. 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Neighbors told Local 4 “more than 150 people” flooded their quiet street and cars blocked streets and driveways. They also described public intoxication and le...","content":"What was supposed to be a private pool party at a Birmingham home turned into what neighbors described as “total chaos” over the weekend. Neighbors told Local 4 “more than 150 people” flooded their quiet street and cars blocked streets and driveways. They also described public intoxication and lewd behavior in front of families and children.Birmingham Police told Local 4 they were called multiple times Saturday to a home on Westchester Way, south of Maple. The backyard pool was rented out to the owner’s friend.Update: Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for neighborhood disruptionThe rental appears to have originally been intended for about 40 guests at a cost of roughly $180 per hour. But as the afternoon progressed, police said the crowd grew far beyond that.Police Chief Scott Grewe said officers first responded around 4 p.m. At that time, there were approximately 50 to 60 people at the home, and no laws were being violated.Over the next several hours, however, the gathering continued to expand. Police received several calls between about 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and officers returned to the home “four or five times.”By the evening, police estimated the crowd had grown to a couple of hundred people.Local 4 spoke with nearly a dozen residents, all of whom requested anonymity. Several said the neighborhood became gridlocked, with partygoers parking in private driveways, using the church parking lot across Maple and driving over lawns.“People were parking in people’s driveways and in the church parking lot,” one neighbor said.A few other neighbors were upset with the police response, saying, “Our entire neighborhood got taken over. They should be ashamed.”Some neighbors said children were outside as they witnessed what they described as public intoxication and sexually explicit behavior.Two neighbors recalled seeing women dancing on cars and partially exposing themselves as they “walked wearing a thong.” “She kinda went to adjust herself and ... that’s an image you can’t get out of your head. There’s kids around here,” they said.Another couple said they witnessed two women engaging in a sexual act.Police said resources were stretched at the time because officers were also handling a serious injury crash on Woodward Avenue.But around 8 p.m., officers said they determined the party had gotten out of hand as noise complaints continued. They said they shut the party down. The crowd had reportedly dispersed by approximately 9:30 p.m.Police told Local 4 they issued parking tickets and cited both the host and the homeowner for noise violations. Police also arrested one visitor from outside Birmingham for driving with a suspended license. Investigators are also looking into a hit-and-run involving a parked vehicle that occurred during the evening.“I have no opinion on short-term rentals, but to me it was a safety issue,” one neighbor said, who was upset with the response from police. Police said they have addressed neighbors’ concerns immediately and plan to remain in communication with residents. Police added that the city plans to review what happened.“This is the first of its kind in Birmingham as it relates to a pool being used, but it’s just like the short-term rentals and the concerns with those,” Grewe said.Local 4 visited Birmingham City Hall and left messages with both the city manager and deputy city manager seeking comment. Our requests have not yet been fulfilled. The homeowner later told Local 4 that he had allowed a friend to host the event and said he was unaware of any illegal activity: “I’m aware that some of my neighbors are upset about a pool party this past Saturday at my home. While my neighbors may be annoyed, I am not aware of any illegal activity and from what I understand, the noise level at the party was within the appropriate levels. I will address things with my neighbors privately to ensure we are aligned on expectations for our community. Unfortunately, some of the responses I’ve received from neighbors have been condescending and with perceived racial undertones. This will not be tolerated. Nor will the apparent doxing that has taken place on Internet forums such as Facebook, where my name, my daughter’s name, my address, my telephone number and the school my children attend were publicized - as well as encouragement to contact news forums such as WDIV. This is textbook harassment. I have informed the Birmingham police of this behavior and intend to pursue all legal remedies available.”The Birmingham City Commission and Planning Board are scheduled to hold a joint meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Department of Public Services facility located at 851 S. Eton Road. Short-term rentals are on the agenda, and police said the Westchester Way incident will likely be discussed.Related --> Birmingham city officials approve tougher rules for short-term rentalsNeighbors told Local 4 they have spoken with roughly 50 residents who are concerned about short-term rentals and say anger has only intensified since Saturday’s incident. Previous short-term rental incident in BirminghamOn April 11, a party at an Airbnb on East Lincoln in Birmingham ended in gunfire. Police said the gathering had been advertised on social media. Witnesses reported hearing an argument followed by multiple gunshots, and shell casings were recovered at the scene. Video from nearby homes showed several people fleeing.Officers located one person with a handgun who had run from the house, and several others were detained for questioning.Three men — Larry Hunter, Jaelin Johnson and Malik Jerome Albert Parker — were later charged with assault with intent to murder.The city of Birmingham is investigating a pool rental associated with a party that took place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the 300 block of Westchester Way. Following a review of this emerging type of residential rental activity, city officials determined that renting a private residential pool to a third party violates zoning regulations governing single-family residential properties. Multiple citations are being issued to both the property owner and the individual who rented the pool and hosted the event. The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/21/birmingham-neighbors-outraged-after-rented-pool-prompts-police-response-renews-short-term-rental-debate/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Erika Erickson","publishDate":"2026-06-20T16:04:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fee4270a3-f479-4835-acb3-e6ad7bd3c5d1%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"birmingham-neighbors-outraged-after-rented-pool-prompts-police-response-renews-short-term-rental-deb"},{"id":"6swux7","title":"Mary Ann Katherine Boyer - Detroit Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1FUkxocnR3eFNPRE5UR3VmNFRQa0pVRkF0c1A1Q28wRnJjbGhsa0o3aFlEaW45RGdhQkZETEtMZloyMDRFY2puMHhUN1AwMXRRXzBQRjVFaw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Ann Katherine Boyer</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1FUkxocnR3eFNPRE5UR3VmNFRQa0pVRkF0c1A1Q28wRnJjbGhsa0o3aFlEaW45RGdhQkZETEtMZloyMDRFY2puMHhUN1AwMXRRXzBQRjVFaw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Ann Katherine Boyer</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Detroit Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1FUkxocnR3eFNPRE5UR3VmNFRQa0pVRkF0c1A1Q28wRnJjbGhsa0o3aFlEaW45RGdhQkZETEtMZloyMDRFY2puMHhUN1AwMXRRXzBQRjVFaw?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-20T07:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mary-ann-katherine-boyer-detroit-free-press"},{"id":"7ztkdy","title":"Despite Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round","excerpt":"The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisics absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time ...","content":"The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisics absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time. The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16.Pulisic, who plays for AC Milan and has 33 goals in 87 international appearances, missed Fridays match because of a calf injury.Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, gave the Americans a 2-0 lead in the 43rd minute off a set piece. Freeman headed in a deflected shot by Sergio Dest for his first career World Cup goal. The goal was confirmed after a video review.RELATED STORY | Hollywood ending: US storms past Paraguay as World Cup returns to LAThe U.S. took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute after a run down the left sideline by Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12.Balogun directed a centering pass towards striker Ricardo Pepi, who started in place of Pulisic. The ball never reached Pepi, deflecting off Australia defender Cameron Burgess and into the Socceroos net for an own-goal.MORE WORLD CUP NEWS | A behind the scenes look at the digital brains of the World Cup","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/despite-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:41:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"despite-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout-round"},{"id":"x17ln4","title":"2150 Bagley St Unit 12, Detroit, MI 48216 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOZTJSdXlLdzUzenFpazFwV0M0SDg4eXRmWlA4ekNhUFN3NUFDWkcxa1pxVkplZmtNUE14NVRMUFdTOHFiWWtCMFJfMVNRU094cTRhV01qWFp2d0tveDlFSU5RY1Vyd2FLVG80bUpKdWlSMkJoczd0WVJueHp3M0xpUFcybHN0MFBZdnpUajlsQmc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">2150 Bagley St Unit 12, Detro...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOZTJSdXlLdzUzenFpazFwV0M0SDg4eXRmWlA4ekNhUFN3NUFDWkcxa1pxVkplZmtNUE14NVRMUFdTOHFiWWtCMFJfMVNRU094cTRhV01qWFp2d0tveDlFSU5RY1Vyd2FLVG80bUpKdWlSMkJoczd0WVJueHp3M0xpUFcybHN0MFBZdnpUajlsQmc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">2150 Bagley St Unit 12, Detroit, MI 48216</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Realtor.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOZTJSdXlLdzUzenFpazFwV0M0SDg4eXRmWlA4ekNhUFN3NUFDWkcxa1pxVkplZmtNUE14NVRMUFdTOHFiWWtCMFJfMVNRU094cTRhV01qWFp2d0tveDlFSU5RY1Vyd2FLVG80bUpKdWlSMkJoczd0WVJueHp3M0xpUFcybHN0MFBZdnpUajlsQmc?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Detroit, MI\"","author":"Google News - \"Detroit, MI\"","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:00:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"26-things-to-do-in-metro-detroit-this-weekend-june-19-21-hour-detroit-magazine"},{"id":"o88vjx","title":"Romulus gas station near DTW accused of price gouging, AG launches investigation","excerpt":"A BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is accused of charging up to 72% more than its competitors, prompting an investigation from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.According to a petition filed by Nessel’s office, the AG received a “volume of complaints” from consume...","content":"A BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is accused of charging up to 72% more than its competitors, prompting an investigation from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.According to a petition filed by Nessel’s office, the AG received a “volume of complaints” from consumers in recent years about inflated prices at the BP station.It’s located at the corner of Middlebelt and Wick Roads in Romulus, across the street from the airport rental car return lots. It’s operated by William Bazzi of M-Twelve Fuels, LLC.“With the price of everything already squeezing families, the last thing Michiganders and our visitors who are rushing to return a rental car need is to be taken advantage of at the pump,” Nessel said. “Allegations of marking up prices, here by as much as 72% over the average, call for a vigorous investigation.”Prices far above competitorsOn Tuesday morning, the BP was charging $5.89 per gallon for cash and $5.99 for credit.By comparison, a Sheetz down the road was at $3.48, a Marathon at $3.99, and nearby Shell and Mobil stations were at $4.07.Nessel’s office received more than 16 complaints about the station in 2025 and 2026.An investigator from the Michigan Department of Attorney General purchased fuel from the station back in April for $5.24 per gallon, while data from GasBuddy showed nearby stations charging between $3.79 and $3.99 per gallon.The department has continued comparing the station’s rates to competitors in recent weeks, reporting a “gross disparity ranging from 22% to 72% more than its competitors for similar gasoline.”Drivers frustratedMany drivers say they already know to avoid the station. David Church of Romulus put it plainly.“He’s always got the gas prices really, really, really high. It’s just absolutely ridiculous,” Church said.Lavonne Fuller of Redford said she doesn’t even stop for gas there.“I never get gas from here. I just come to the shop,” Fuller said.Church has a direct message for the owner.“Lower the prices. You know, just because you are by the airport doesn’t mean you have to skyrocket the price,” he said.Prices dropped after station employee confrontedLocal 4 visited the station on Tuesday to speak with owner William Bazzi, but was immediately kicked out after being told the owner wasn’t there.About an hour later, prices dropped — from nearly $6 per gallon to $5.14 for cash.This is also not the gas station’s first run-in with state investigators.The Attorney General launched a similar investigation into the same location in 2023, when the station was believed to be under different ownership. In April, Local 4 also followed up on complaints from frustrated drivers.The court granted Nessel’s request to investigate, and the Attorney General’s office is in the process of issuing Civil Investigative Subpoenas related to the matter.If you believe a gas station is price gouging, you can file a complaint with the AG’s office here.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/romulus-gas-station-near-dtw-accused-of-price-gouging-ag-launches-investigation/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Jeff Jewell","publishDate":"2026-06-20T09:00:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F77d4351f-956a-460a-9863-d39cdeda1bc2%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"romulus-gas-station-near-dtw-accused-of-price-gouging-ag-launches-investigation"},{"id":"ukgk9z","title":"ICE drops plans for Romulus detention center, DHS moves to sell the property","excerpt":"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not convert a Romulus warehouse into a detention center, and the Department of Homeland Security now plans to sell the property, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: ICE drops plans for Romulus dete...","content":"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not convert a Romulus warehouse into a detention center, and the Department of Homeland Security now plans to sell the property, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: ICE drops plans for Romulus detention center, DHS moves to sell the propertyDHS acquired the vacant warehouse in February for just over $34 million and announced plans to transform it into an ICE detention facility. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in conjunction with the city of Romulus, filed a lawsuit in March against the federal government to block the conversion, arguing the facility was ill-equipped and too close to homes and schools.This week, Nessel announced federal officials scrapped the plans.\"My office will keep this lawsuit active until we have a signed agreement committing that DHS and ICE will never use this Romulus warehouse as a detention center and will list the property for sale,\" Nessel said. \"They cannot come into Michigan, break our laws, disrupt our communities and expect us to sit on our hands.\" Previous coverage: Nessel, city of Romulus file lawsuit over proposed ICE detention facility Nessel, city of Romulus file lawsuit over proposed ICE detention facilityA DHS Spokesperson provided the following statement: \"From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so. These heinous criminals, once arrested, should be removed at lightning speed, not housed on American soil at the taxpayers expense. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize EXISTING detention space with our state and county partners.Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party Jim Runestad says he's disappointed by the decision.\"This is what the Democrats want. They want as many illegal immigrants into the nation as they possibly can get. And I understand their motives for doing that. Do I like this? No. Because there's so many people that need to be deported,\" he said.Neighbors living near the warehouse say the decision was the right one, regardless of political affiliation. Debra Singal, who has lived in the neighborhood for decades, expressed concern when the plans were first announced, saying a facility the size of a small prison next door would harm the community.\"This is not the place to do this type of thing,\" Singal said. Not here.She said the news brought her relief.\"I feel like I can breathe,\" Singal said. Previous coverage: ICE facility plan in Romulus sparks concern as officials tout economic impact ICE facility plan in Romulus sparks concern as officials tout economic impactAnother neighbor, Sabrina Jatta, is also relieved.\"I know there's a place for everything, but that wasn't the place,\" Jatta said. That building was not equipped for them to put people, humans in that building. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement: The proposed ICE detention center in Romulus was widely opposed by the local communities... I commend the efforts of Attorney General Nessel, Romulus Mayor McCraight, and our state and federal lawmakers for putting a stop to this facility and ensuring Michiganders have a say in what happens in their own backyards.Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight released the following statement: We want to thank DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for listening to us and taking into consideration the issues that would have made this the wrong location for a detention facility. \"Romulus will be in a better position to grow and continue to thrive with this decision. \"The Citys position should not be confused with opposition to responsible enforcement of our countrys laws. Instead, the facilitys proximity to residential neighborhoods, schools, and wetlands made it the wrong location. Locating a facility like this in our community would have been an incredible burden on our already limited public safety resources and a violation of our zoning ordinance. \"We thank Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for assisting the City in taking this legal action. Attorney General Nessel worked side by side with Romulus from day one in our joint effort to resolve this matter. \"And we thank the many citizens and leaders who stayed in regular contact with us during this time, including the Romulus City Council, State Representatives Miller, DeSana, and Wegela, State Senator Camilleri, U.S. Representatives Dingell and Talib, and U.S. Senator Slotkin. \"While this situation is not completely resolved, we are optimistic that it will soon be complete.\"___________This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/ice-drops-plans-for-romulus-detention-center-dhs-moves-to-sell-the-property","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Ruta Ulcinaite","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:21:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F98%2F9f%2Fa4534dc94c0ca5bcfb6df120ac5e%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-19-at-4-24-10-pm.png","slug":"ice-drops-plans-for-romulus-detention-center-dhs-moves-to-sell-the-property"},{"id":"n8dboy","title":"Police chase in Warren involving juveniles ends in crash, killing innocent driver","excerpt":"An innocent driver died early Thursday morning after a car fleeing police ran a red light and slammed into another car, driven by a Detroit man who was trying to get home.Remeious Washington, 48, of Detroit, was killed at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road at approximately 1:58 a...","content":"An innocent driver died early Thursday morning after a car fleeing police ran a red light and slammed into another car, driven by a Detroit man who was trying to get home.Remeious Washington, 48, of Detroit, was killed at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road at approximately 1:58 a.m. on June 18.His family said he was just six minutes from home.Chase begins with ski masks, suspicious drivingPolice say officers on routine patrol attempted to pull over a silver Dodge Ram near Fairfield and Georgiana streets after spotting multiple occupants wearing ski masks while driving through neighborhoods.When the Dodge reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr, the driver t-boned Washington’s vehicle as he was in the process of moving over.Suspects flee on foot; four juveniles arrestedAfter the crash, five juveniles jumped out of the truck and took off. Four were then arrested.Investigators believe the group is responsible for at least 15 vehicle-related crimes that were reported throughout Warren within the last 48 hours.Washington was transported to a local hospital by the Detroit Fire Department, where he was later pronounced dead.The crash remains under active investigation by the Warren Police Department Detective Bureau and the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.‘He was the heartbeat of all of us’Washington’s sisters, Shay Washington and Khadijah Caldwell, described a man who was the anchor of their family — a dog dad, an uncle to all their kids and the one who always kept everyone together.“He was the muscle. The strong. You know, the heartbeat of all of us,” Caldwell said.“He was just lovable, happy. Every time you saw him, he had a smile,” Shay Washington said.The family says Washington was minutes from his front door when he was killed.“He was a victim. A victim that was following the law. Six minutes away from home,” Caldwell said.Beyond their grief, the family is pressing Warren Police with questions about why the chase continued into a busy intersection.They are also frustrated by how long it took officers to render aid to Washington after the crash.“How long was the chase going to go? When was some backup going to say, ‘OK, let’s fall back because we are coming into a busy intersection where there could be innocent lives at stake?’” Caldwell said.The family says responsibility lies with both the juveniles in the truck and the officers who pursued them.“We want these kids to be where they’re supposed to be. We want these parents to be responsible for their children, but we also want the people that’s supposed to protect us to protect us,” Caldwell said.Warren Police have not announced charges or the ages of the juvenile suspects. This story will be updated as information becomes available.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/police-chase-in-warren-involving-juveniles-ends-in-crash-killing-innocent-driver/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Lauren Kostiuk, Erik Yettaw","publishDate":"2026-06-20T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F17f91ca2-5c0c-4bad-9c4b-869783a788d4%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"police-chase-in-warren-involving-juveniles-ends-in-crash-killing-innocent-driver"},{"id":"nogyhi","title":"Horror Book Chat with Cherree","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with fellow horror/thriller book lover, Cheree. The duo touch base on their love for the spooky words and what's their favorite shelf picks.","content":"Sydnee chats with fellow horror/thriller book lover, Cheree. The duo touch base on their love for the spooky words and what's their favorite shelf picks.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ut57c24c66nz4i72","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:51:23.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbofzil7lfnjh7ps3%2Fzq6z08xwr6s2rsuv.jpg","slug":"horror-book-chat-with-cherree"},{"id":"y54v3b","title":"How a Birmingham pool party reignited short-term rentals regulation debate","excerpt":"A debate over short-term rentals in Birmingham has reignited after a rowdy pool party left neighbors frustrated. Neighbors have also complained that police didn’t shut down the party sooner, despite reports of public intoxication, traffic backups, and cars blocking driveways.Update: Birmingham po...","content":"A debate over short-term rentals in Birmingham has reignited after a rowdy pool party left neighbors frustrated. Neighbors have also complained that police didn’t shut down the party sooner, despite reports of public intoxication, traffic backups, and cars blocking driveways.Update: Birmingham police admit pool party should have been shut down earlier after citations issuedBirmingham Police told Local 4 they were called multiple times Saturday to a home on Westchester Way, south of Maple. The backyard pool was rented out to the owner’s friend.Police Chief Scott Grewe said officers first responded around 4 p.m. and found about 50 to 60 people there, but said no laws were being violated at the time.Previous coverage --> Birmingham neighbors outraged after rented pool prompts police response, renews short-term rental debateNeighbors, however, said the gathering quickly escalated and the neighborhood became gridlocked as more people arrived. At a joint meeting of the Birmingham City Commission and Planning Board Monday evening, residents said they called police only to be told there was nothing officers could do. Police said the crowd continued to grow through the evening — reaching what officers estimated was a couple of hundred people — and officers returned to the home “four or five times” between about 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. before shutting the party down around 8 p.m. Police said the crowd dispersed by about 9:30 p.m.Alicia Birach, who lives near a separate Airbnb where police said a party ended in gunfire in April, said the latest incident underscores what she views as a gap between enforcement agencies.“I think in that meeting they just conceded that what was happening was illegal, but there was a disconnect between police and code enforcement and that’s on the city to connect those pieces,” she said.Police told Local 4 they issued parking tickets and cited both the host and homeowner for noise violations. One visitor from outside Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license, and investigators are reviewing a reported hit-and-run involving a parked vehicle.The homeowner, in a statement provided to Local 4, said he allowed a friend to host the event and was not aware of illegal activity. He also alleged some neighbor complaints carried “perceived racial undertones” and said his family was being harassed online through doxxing, adding he had notified police and intended to pursue legal action.Mayor Clinton Baller said the city is reviewing the police response. Birmingham officials have been weighing additional regulation of rental properties, including a possible ban on short-term rentals in residential areas. The city of Birmingham is investigating a pool rental associated with a party that took place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the 300 block of Westchester Way. Following a review of this emerging type of residential rental activity, city officials determined that renting a private residential pool to a third party violates zoning regulations governing single-family residential properties. Multiple citations are being issued to both the property owner and the individual who rented the pool and hosted the event. The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.Birmingham Police Department","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/how-a-birmingham-pool-party-reignited-short-term-rental-regulation-debate/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Noelle Friel","publishDate":"2026-06-20T09:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fee4270a3-f479-4835-acb3-e6ad7bd3c5d1%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"how-a-birmingham-pool-party-reignited-short-term-rentals-regulation-debate"},{"id":"ko4v9g","title":"Kier Starmer vows to fight in a Labour leadership showdown for UK prime minister","excerpt":"Labours Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to challenge embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.Starmer said he planned to fight for his job, but a growing nu...","content":"Labours Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, won a special election for a seat in Parliament and signaled Friday that he will use it to challenge embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.Starmer said he planned to fight for his job, but a growing number of colleagues urged him to make a dignified exit.There is this sense of collective movement, former Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast. Andy Burnham is going to become prime minister. Keir Starmer is going to be leaving office.Burnham decisively won the seat of Makerfield in northwestern England over Rob Kenyon of the anti-immigration party Reform UK. The result cements the status of Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, as the top contender to replace Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country. Burnham won almost 55% of the 45,510 votes cast for a field of more than a dozen candidates, over 9,000 more than runner-up Kenyon.Burnhams acceptance speech left no doubt that he wants to lead the country, and not just be one of the more than 400 Labour lawmakers in the 650-seat House of Commons.Everyone knows that politics isnt working,\" he said. \"Everyone can feel that the country isnt where it should be. Tonight could, just could, be the turning point.Starmer congratulated Burnham, writing on X that voters chose Labours campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate.But the prime minister insisted he would fight any attempt to oust him.I will run, I will stand, if there is a Labour leadership contest, Starmer said. \"Ive said repeatedly Im not going to walk away from that.RELATED STORY | UK slaps social media ban on children under 16, including TikTok and YouTubeBurnham says he's the candidate of changeBurnham has led Manchester since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged. He is pledging to repeat his signature brand of Manchesterism on a national scale.Burnham said he would work to ensure that the name Makerfield is forever synonymous with bringing about the change this country needs.He told supporters and campaign workers on Friday that \"we are going to lay out a new path for Britain.We need an economy that works for everybody, not a few in far-off places from here, he said. We have an opportunity to turn the tide, to make the country feel like its working again, to make people see that politics can make a positive difference, to make people feel hope again.Earlier, in his victory speech, he said Labour had a final chance to change\" and win back voters' trust.But it is a chance now, from this result tonight, to build a new politics based on unity and hope, turning away from the path that takes us to a divided, dark politics of the kind we see in the United States, he said.Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester, said defeating Reform UK strengthens Burnhams claim to be Labours biggest asset.The narrative he can bring is, No one else could have won that seat. I won that. I bring something unique. I bring an ability to renew our appeal, Ford said.Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.I voted Andy Burnham because I dont believe Keir Starmer has done a good job,\" said Ernest Sherman, 70. \"So I voted tactically knowing that Andy Burnham has a chance to replace Starmer. So it will still be Labour, but he will have different views.Labour is in power but unpopularStarmers popularity has cratered since he led the center-left Labour Party to a landslide election victory in July 2024.He has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living, and been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as the U.K. ambassador to the United States.Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party, and facing a rising Reform UK, which consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls. The Nigel Farage -led party has rapidly gained ground in post-industrial northern England areas like Makerfield, some 200 miles northwest of London.Burnhams resounding victory gives Labour new hope of stopping the Reform tide. Farage acknowledged he was disappointed, no question about it, with the result.Labour's dismal performance in Mays local elections spurred scores of lawmakers to demand Starmers resignation. Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary in May, saying that where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Streeting has said he will run in a leadership contest if there is one.Then Josh Simons, the Labour lawmaker for Makerfield, stepped down to trigger a special election and give Burnham the chance to return to Parliament.Britains parliamentary system allows governing parties to change leaders midterm, with the winner becoming prime minister without the need for a national election. Under Labour rules, a lawmaker can challenge the leader if they have backing from a fifth of the partys House of Commons lawmakers  a number that stands at 81.Burnhams victory piles pressure on Starmer to quitBurnham will head to London to be sworn in as a lawmaker as soon as Monday. Hes likely to seek a meeting with Starmer to argue that the prime minister should exit gracefully and set a timetable for his departure.Burnham's supporters wasted no time in urging Starmer to go. Labour lawmaker Louise Haigh, a Burnham ally, said Starmer should consider an orderly and managed transition.Andy wont be doing anything rash or hasty, she told Sky News. Im really hopeful the prime minister and Andy can come to an agreement.Starmer insisted on Friday that he was elected on a mandate for change and would carry on with it. Earlier this week he suggested that he could offer Burnham a Cabinet post, an idea rebuffed by Burnham's allies.Despite his stubborn determination, Starmer could be forced out if several members of the Cabinet tell him the game is up and quit, or threaten to quit, in protest. Tthere could then be a leadership contest, or a coronation, depending on whether other potential candidates think Burnham has an unassailable lead.When things begin to slide away from a prime minister, they begin to slide away very, very quickly,\" said Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London.Over the weekend there will be all sorts of talks behind closed doors, mainly I suspect people trying to persuade Keir Starmer ... that the game is up.\"","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/europe/kier-starmer-vows-to-fight-in-a-labour-leadership-showdown-for-uk-prime-minister","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-19T21:18:58.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kier-starmer-vows-to-fight-in-a-labour-leadership-showdown-for-uk-prime-minister"},{"id":"agcotq","title":"Tigris, new Hi-Fi listening bar, café and soundroom, is opening in Detroit Saturday","excerpt":"Detroit's Mexicantown will be welcoming a new addition to its music and hospitality scene on Saturday with the opening of Tigris, a Hi-Fi listening bar. Located at 2545 Bagley Street, the bar is described as a \"space designed for communal consciousness and creative discovery through music,\" accor...","content":"Detroit's Mexicantown will be welcoming a new addition to its music and hospitality scene on Saturday with the opening of Tigris, a Hi-Fi listening bar. Located at 2545 Bagley Street, the bar is described as a \"space designed for communal consciousness and creative discovery through music,\" according to their press release.Tigris will operate as a caf during the day before opening its soundroom and changing over to a cocktail bar at night.Guests during an evening experience will be able to choose from a Middle Eastern-inspired cocktail menu, light fare, non-alcoholic offerings and enjoy a custom sound system designed by Detroit-based Bing Audio.They'll also feature a large vinyl collection and guest DJ performances, including tomorrow, when Detroit DJ Peter Croce will perform a set from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.Check out more here.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/tigris-new-hi-fi-listening-bar-cafe-and-soundroom-is-opening-in-detroit-saturday","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Darin Baydoun","publishDate":"2026-06-19T20:51:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F56%2Fd3%2F889639244f54b0d247e612662925%2Fscrl-0059.jpeg","slug":"tigris-new-hi-fi-listening-bar-caf-and-soundroom-is-opening-in-detroit-saturday"},{"id":"2z6k31","title":"James Burrows, director of 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85","excerpt":"James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as Cheers, Taxi,\" Friends and Will and Grace, died Friday. He was 85.His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he passed away peacefully toda...","content":"James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as Cheers, Taxi,\" Friends and Will and Grace, died Friday. He was 85.His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family. No location or cause of death was provided.Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.Burrows got his start in television relatively late at age 35 in 1974, directing episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and Laverne & Shirley.He co-created Cheers, directing 243 of the 273 episodes, as well as all 246 episodes of Will and Grace.He also helmed multiple episodes of such hits as Frasier, Friends and Mike & Molly, and the pilots of Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory.When I direct a television show, I try to reach that sweet spot where the best script meets the best performance and the best chemistry between performers, Burrows wrote in his 2022 memoir Directed by James Burrows.\" Hitting that exact moment, where these factors land in combination, results in the sweetest and most enduring laugh.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72His family said, \"Burrows understood that great comedy was never simply about laughter. It was about humanity, connection, and truth. That understanding became the foundation of a career that forever changed television.\"But beyond his remarkable achievements, Burrows will be remembered for something even greater: his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him. He possessed a rare ability to make everyone better and was known for remembering every person he met by name, making colleagues at every level feel seen, valued, and appreciated, the family statement said.Born James Edward Burrows on Dec. 30, 1940, in Los Angeles, he moved to New York when he was 5 years old. He spent five years in the Metropolitan Opera Childrens Chorus until his voice started to change. He attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art.His father was writer, director and producer Abe Burrows, whose Broadway hits included Guys and Dolls and Can-Can. The elder Burrows also mentored Larry Gelbart, future creator and producer of the TV show M(asterisk)A(asterisk)S(asterisk)H.The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardis and Gallaghers and meeting celebrities who attended his fathers New Years Eve parties.After earning a bachelors degree from Oberlin College, Burrows attended the graduate program of the Yale School of Drama, where his classmates included actor-comedian Robert Klein, playwright John Guare and film director John Badham.At Yale, he was required to take directing classes and he got hooked.Burrows first sitcom experience was as Burl Ives dialogue coach on O.K. Crackerby! which was directed by his father and ran for one season on ABC in 1965.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95From there, he was an assistant on The Patty Duke Show. He moved back to New York and worked for Broadway producers Lee Guber, Frank Ford and Shelly Gross. He first met actor Moore while working on the Broadway production of Holly Golightly, an adaptation of Breakfast at Tiffanys that was directed by his father.Burrows eventually worked as a stage manager for various road productions, where he met such actors as Hugh OBrien, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Julie Harris.By 1974, after working in dinner theater and summer stock, he turned on his television and saw Moores eponymous TV show. He wrote her a letter asking if there was any opening small or smaller at her production company that he could fill, according to his memoir.Moores husband and business partner, Grant Tinker, invited Burrows to Los Angeles to direct an episode of the comedy. He apprenticed for MTM Enterprises, which had four sitcoms on the air at the same time.Burrows cited his theater background for learning how to give actors direction and block out scenes. Hes credited for being one of the first sitcom directors to increase the typical multi-camera television shoot from three to four cameras.The common thread between Burrows shows were the bonds between friends and unrelated families, whether it was the motley crew of regulars meeting at the bar in Cheers or the drivers working toward a better life in Taxi or the 20-somethings sharing the same apartment building in Friends.The best sitcoms transcend the screen and reach out and grab the audience by the throat and by the heart, Burrows wrote in his memoir.He relished discovering new acting talent while directing more than 75 pilots that were picked up as series.Having directed over a thousand shows means that almost any night you can turn on your television or go online and find a show that I directed. Im very proud of that, he wrote in his memoir.In 2019, Burrows was an executive producer on live productions of All in the Family and The Jeffersons with famous actors re-creating episodes of those 1970s comedies.Burrows was married in 1997 to Debbie Easton, whom he met when she worked as a hairstylist on Frasier. Daughters Kat Schatzow, Ellie Gluck and Maggie Burrows, who followed her father into directing, are from his first marriage to Linda Solomon, who died in 2004. His stepdaughter Paris is from his wifes previous marriage. He has a sister, Laurie Burrows Grad, and seven grandchildren.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/obituaries/james-burrows-director-of-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-19T20:46:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"james-burrows-director-of-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85"},{"id":"4pj0au","title":"Father’s Day weekend brings rain chances to Metro Detroit","excerpt":"After a stretch of hotter and more humid weather earlier this month, Metro Detroit is settling into a much more comfortable pattern for Juneteenth celebrations, Father’s Day activities, and one of Detroit’s biggest annual events.Temperatures through the weekend will run slightly below normal, wit...","content":"After a stretch of hotter and more humid weather earlier this month, Metro Detroit is settling into a much more comfortable pattern for Juneteenth celebrations, Father’s Day activities, and one of Detroit’s biggest annual events.Temperatures through the weekend will run slightly below normal, with highs mainly in the 70s and overnight lows dipping into the 50s. While scattered showers will occasionally interrupt outdoor plans, there will also be plenty of dry hours for festivals, cookouts, and family gatherings.For those heading out Friday evening for Juneteenth celebrations, conditions look pleasant overall. Temperatures will gradually fall through the 70s and into the 60s after sunset. West winds around 10 to 20 mph will ease during the evening, and most communities will remain dry. A few isolated showers could develop, mainly over the Thumb, but widespread rain is not expected.By late Friday night, clouds will increase, and a few scattered showers may develop overnight and into daybreak Saturday. Overnight lows will settle into the lower and mid 50s, making it a cool night by mid-June standards.SaturdaySaturday will bring a chance of rain, but most of the day will be dry. Scattered showers are expected to develop at times, especially from late morning through the afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, particularly across the Saginaw Valley and Thumb, where atmospheric moisture and instability will be slightly higher.High temperatures will reach the mid and upper 70s. West winds of 5 to 15 mph will add to the comfortable feel. Outdoor events should be able to continue, but anyone spending extended time outdoors may want to keep rain gear nearby and have a backup indoor option.The good news is that rainfall amounts look generally light for most locations, with many communities receiving little more than brief interruptions.SundayThe pattern remains favorable for outdoor plans through much of Father’s Day, which is Sunday, with the better chance for widespread rain arriving after many celebrations have concluded.Father’s Day morning should begin dry with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Clouds will gradually increase through the day, but much of Southeast Michigan is expected to remain rain-free through the afternoon. High temperatures will climb into the mid and upper 70s, with light winds creating comfortable conditions for golf outings, backyard cookouts, restaurant patios, parks, and family gatherings.Rain chances increase Sunday evening and overnight, especially south of I-94 and closer to the Ohio border. Showers become more likely after sunset, and a few communities could pick up meaningful rainfall before daybreak Monday.MondayAttention then turns to Monday and the Ford Fireworks along the Detroit River.Showers may linger early Monday morning, but forecast trends suggest conditions will improve through the afternoon and evening as the system moves away. Skies should gradually clear, and temperatures are expected to reach the lower to mid 70s.For the hundreds of thousands expected to line the Detroit River in Downtown Detroit and Windsor, conditions during the fireworks display shortly after 10 p.m. appear favorable. Temperatures will likely fall into the lower 60s by showtime, with light winds and generally dry weather expected.Those planning to attend should consider bringing a light jacket or sweatshirt. After several cool nights, riverfront locations may feel noticeably chillier than in recent weeks, especially when sitting outdoors for several hours waiting for the show to begin.Through the workweekLooking ahead, temperatures will run a few degrees cooler than normal for much of next week. Additional opportunities for showers and thunderstorms may return by the middle of the week, but no prolonged periods of heavy rain or extreme heat are expected.For now, Southeast Michigan residents can look forward to a weekend featuring comfortable temperatures, manageable rain chances, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors.Share your weather photos with Local 4 at MIPics.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/06/20/fathers-day-weekend-brings-rain-chances-to-metro-detroit/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Ron Hilliard","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:11:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F35221939-b73a-4e7c-b178-43688cf20ec1%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"fathers-day-weekend-brings-rain-chances-to-metro-detroit"},{"id":"3ojx5l","title":"President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet","excerpt":"JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP)  President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robins egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder l...","content":"JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP)  President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robins egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly of the plane painted navy blue with a red stripe above it. The plane's left side, where the president boards, features the presidential seal, while the tail of the aircraft has a massive American flag on it.This plane was transformed into a flying White House at a level of luxury that nobody has ever seen before, Trump said from inside the massive Joint Base Andrews hangar, as a couple hundred assembled Air Force personnel looked on. He spoke after stepping off the new plane in a dramatic flourish, as his signature tune God Bless the USA played.He confirmed that he would be taking the new jet to the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, next month and indicated he would be returning to China at some point, presumably a reference to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that China is hosting in November. His return from the Group of 7 summit in France this week was the last planned trip aboard the old Air Force One, he said.Now, when we land at airports in London and in Germany and different places, nobody tops this one, and thats the way we have to have it for our country, Trump said, noting that the colors and the design were to my taste, I will say.\"He added that the new Air Force One will do a flyover during the July 4 celebrations next month.The gift from Qatar is serving as a bridge aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive. That is currently slated for 2028.The administration formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar last year to be used as the presidential airplane, despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign government. Trump has insisted in the past that he would not fly around in the Qatari jet once he leaves office and said it would instead be donated to a future presidential library.Trump on Friday said the U.S. was in a little bit of a logjam as they awaited the delivery of the new jets directly from Boeing, which had originally been scheduled for 2024 but have been delayed. He recalled asking the emir of Qatar for use of one of their planes.\"See, a normal president wouldnt do this. A normal president wants to stay away from aircraft,\" Trump said Friday. But our country has to be represented properly.The Air Force said in a news release Friday that any plane deemed Air Force One must meet rigorous security requirements and that the Qatari plane was modified under a disciplined engineering approach that prioritized these exact core capabilities above all else. The Air Force also said much of the previous head of state interior layout of the plane was kept intact.The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.Trump's efforts to reimagine the presidential airplane date back to his first administration, when he directed that an incoming fleet of new jets would adopt a color scheme that was nearly identical to that of his personal airplane. Then-President Joe Biden reversed the decision in March 2023 as an Air Force review suggested that the darker colors could increase costs and delay delivery of the new jets, but once Trump returned to office, he returned to his desired colors for the plane.Other government jets that carry other top administration officials will also use the similar red, white and navy color scheme, the Air Force said earlier this year.An Air Force spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive plans, told The Associated Press that the two current planes, known as VC-25As, will not be retiring. Instead, they will remain in the fleet until the new Boeing planes, referred to as VC-25Bs, come into service, the spokesperson said.It is unclear how the older jets will be used but the spokesperson said that both the Qatari jet as well as the VC-25As will be available for use and the Presidential Airlift Group will select the appropriate aircraft for each mission based on operational requirements.___This story has been updated to correct the name of the air base to Joint Base Andrews, not Andrews Air Force Base, its former name.___Kim reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Konstantin Toropin contributed to this report from Washington.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/politics/the-president/president-donald-trump-unveils-the-new-air-force-one-a-converted-qatari-jet","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"By SEUNG MIN KIM and MANUEL BALCE CENETA","publishDate":"2026-06-19T20:09:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"president-donald-trump-unveils-the-new-air-force-one-a-converted-qatari-jet"},{"id":"khts9o","title":"Holly police identify family of child caught on Ring camera, say he was safe","excerpt":"Holly police say they have located the parents of a 18-month-old child who was spotted on a Ring camera after getting out of his house.They say the child had been safe the entire time a search was underway. Officials say the child had gotten out, but his parents didn't know. However, he was home ...","content":"Holly police say they have located the parents of a 18-month-old child who was spotted on a Ring camera after getting out of his house.They say the child had been safe the entire time a search was underway. Officials say the child had gotten out, but his parents didn't know. However, he was home by the time police arrived at the scene to question his parents after they received word that he lived in the area. Watch the video report below: Holly police identify family of child caught on Ring camera, say he was safePolice say they went to the home four different times on Friday before the parents admitted it was their child. They say the parents had thought they would be in trouble for the boy getting out. Officers are still following up with the family, and the case is still under investigation.It is important to note that there were no reports of a missing child filed with law enforcement as part of the investigation.According to officials, they received a call from a homeowner in the 500 block of Elm St. saying their Ring camera system had been activated shortly before noon by a child. Officers responded to the home and canvased the area, but did not find a child.The Oakland County Sheriff's Office responded to a request for assistance by sending a K-9 and drone to the area.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/holly-police-investigating-possible-wandering-child-caught-on-ring-camera","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:51:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"holly-police-identify-family-of-child-caught-on-ring-camera-say-he-was-safe"},{"id":"8qm152","title":"Longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee dies at 68","excerpt":"Longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee has died at the age of 68. He was a fixture in the citys music scene.Posts across social media mourned the loss of Lee, whose clients included the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dutch Girl Donuts, The Schvitz, Dakota Inn Rathskellar and more.\"This guy was my publ...","content":"Longtime Detroit music publicist Matt Lee has died at the age of 68. He was a fixture in the citys music scene.Posts across social media mourned the loss of Lee, whose clients included the Detroit Jazz Festival, Dutch Girl Donuts, The Schvitz, Dakota Inn Rathskellar and more.\"This guy was my publicist for over 20 years. He was more than that, though. He was funny, kind, sarcastic, and cool. He remembered my childrens names and what they all were doing, and was such a great support person for the Detroit community. We will all miss you, Matty Lee. My condolences to your family,\" musician Julianne Ankley wrote on social media.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/longtime-detroit-music-publicist-matt-lee-dies-at-68","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"WXYZ Web Team","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:44:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"longtime-detroit-music-publicist-matt-lee-dies-at-68"},{"id":"7ivpmm","title":"'Survival Show' with Juno Dawson","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with author, Juno Dawson. Juno is a #1 Sunday Times (London) bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. Juno's upcoming release 'Survival Show' is a perfect mix of the Hunger Games and American Idol.","content":"Sydnee chats with author, Juno Dawson. Juno is a #1 Sunday Times (London) bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. Juno's upcoming release 'Survival Show' is a perfect mix of the Hunger Games and American Idol.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gwwypt2fu9p09cwr","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:48:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fyqx0hkq3ln0qsh56%2Ft1tga4oaiqjpyzft.jpg","slug":"survival-show-with-juno-dawson"},{"id":"gmif8e","title":"US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forward","excerpt":"Planned talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were called off Friday after Israel launched strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.However, Israel and Hezbollah later agreed to renew their ceasefire, setting up the possibility that the next phase of U.S.-Iran negotiations could proceed.Pres...","content":"Planned talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were called off Friday after Israel launched strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.However, Israel and Hezbollah later agreed to renew their ceasefire, setting up the possibility that the next phase of U.S.-Iran negotiations could proceed.President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding this week that started a 60-day clock for negotiators to work through the details of a broader agreement.A White House spokesperson said the negotiations have never been simple or predictable, but added that officials look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible.RELATED STORY | Trump and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, including $300B for Iran's reconstructionTrump took a sharper tone Friday on Truth Social.We didnt meet out of desperation, Iran did. They are FINISHED! Trump wrote. Well play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents!Iranian officials also indicated they expect talks to happen in the future, but said immediate negotiations were not necessary because the memorandum of understanding had already been signed.RELATED STORY | More bipartisan opposition to Trump's deal with Iran is building in Congress","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/us-news/iran-war/us-iran-talks-delayed-but-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-could-push-deal-forward","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:29:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-iran-talks-delayed-but-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-could-push-deal-forward"},{"id":"dmrs7v","title":"A behind the scenes look at the digital brains of the World Cup","excerpt":"The excitement of the World Cup's matches provides the heartbeat of the tournament, but the brains of the games can be found in Dallas.\"This FIFA World Cup is the largest, most complex, most connected technology advanced World Cup ever,\" according to Abraham Arencibia, the Vice President of Techn...","content":"The excitement of the World Cup's matches provides the heartbeat of the tournament, but the brains of the games can be found in Dallas.\"This FIFA World Cup is the largest, most complex, most connected technology advanced World Cup ever,\" according to Abraham Arencibia, the Vice President of Technology Development at Verizon.His team helped create the International Broadcast Center that stretches across 500,000 square feet of a downtown convention center. The facility is packed with a massive array of monitors, servers, switchers, and wires.\"We've deployed 80,000 miles of fiber, which is carrying all this massive data just to power this World Cup, Arencibia says. 80,000 miles of fiber, We did a little bit of math. You can go around the world 3.2 times.\"RELATED STORY | World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the USThe hub manages routing for all live broadcasts  104 games, in 16 host cities, across three countries. There are 45 to 50 cameras at each match, but not all of them are focused on the games. Some monitor out-of-bounds, offsides, and goal lines as part of Video Assistant Referee operations, alerting officials during real-time game situations and at times leading to overturned calls.Other cameras provide 9,000 hours of online content around the clock. Camille Julien-Moraud, one of the Senior Communications Managers at the facility, says In the space of a month and a half, we produce one year worth of content.Other innovations include game balls equipped with motion sensors transmitting positional data 500 times per second, digital player modeling for simulations and visual recreations, and integrated AI supporting analytics and behind-the-scenes workflows. Even the security dogs on site are robots.This World Cup is serving as a working model for the high-tech future of global sports.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/sports/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-digital-brains-of-the-world-cup","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jay Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:24:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-digital-brains-of-the-world-cup"},{"id":"tu455m","title":"Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom","excerpt":"An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.","content":"An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-fired-firm-after-viral-video-shows-him-scolding-dad-taking-young-daughters-womens-restroom","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-19T01:46:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fqt-gas-station.jpg","slug":"man-fired-by-firm-after-viral-video-shows-him-scolding-dad-for-taking-young-daughters-into-womens-re"},{"id":"mlq5g2","title":"Key Bridge collapse probe: Cargo ship engineer admits to federal safety violation","excerpt":"Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.","content":"Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/key-bridge-collapse-probe-cargo-ship-engineer-admits-federal-safety-violation","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T01:25:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2206524477.jpg","slug":"key-bridge-collapse-probe-cargo-ship-engineer-admits-to-federal-safety-violation"},{"id":"jx67tm","title":"DTE pays no federal income taxes for 12th straight year despite more than $1.5 billion profit","excerpt":"by MINNAH ARSHADMichigan Advance\n\n\n\nDTE Energy did not pay current federal income taxes for the twelfth consecutive year in 2025 despite reporting $1.54 billion in profits, according to public documents reviewed by Michigan Advance.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit-based utility, which is currently seeking a 9.7% ...","content":"by MINNAH ARSHADMichigan Advance\n\n\n\nDTE Energy did not pay current federal income taxes for the twelfth consecutive year in 2025 despite reporting $1.54 billion in profits, according to public documents reviewed by Michigan Advance.\n\n\n\nThe Detroit-based utility, which is currently seeking a 9.7% electric rate hike, has reported receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts over the last 12 years in federally mandated public reports. \n\n\n\nOf the 13 publicly traded Michigan-based companies on the Fortune 500 list, DTE Energy is the only one that reported U.S. profits but did not pay current federal income taxes in 2025. Corporations generating profits in the United States are generally subject to U.S. taxes.\n\n\n\nDTE Energy communications director Dan Miner confirmed to Michigan Advance that the company has not paid net federal income taxes since 2013, citing tax breaks from its investments in infrastructure and clean energy.\n\n\n\n“DTE Energy is one of the largest investors in Michigan, with billions of dollars invested annually to strengthen energy infrastructure, expand cleaner energy, and support economic growth across the state,” Miner said in a statement. “These utility investments generate federal tax benefits that the company passes on to its customers.”\n\n\n\nHe noted that DTE is “among the largest property tax payers” in the state.\n\n\n\n“In 2025, DTE paid more than $450 million in property taxes that fund local schools, public safety and other essential community services,” Miner said.\n\n\n\nDTE is one of several companies to benefit from President Donald Trump’s sweeping changes to U.S. tax law. \n\n\n\nThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and expanded tax cuts, which were then extended by the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed by Congress in 2025. Reuven-Avi Yonah, a law professor at the University of Michigan and former consultant to the U.S. Department of Treasury, told the Advance that Trump’s reforms are working as intended – to cut taxes for America’s wealthiest. \n\n\n\n“The big winners were the rich and multinationals,” Avi-Yonah said. \n\n\n\nDTE Energy\n\n\n\nDTE’s latest tax break comes as the company seeks a $474 million rate hike, which would increase residential customers’ bills by nearly 10%. The company announced plans to request a rate hike in February, five days after the Michigan Public Service Commission had approved a $242 million hike for the company. DTE formally submitted its latest request to the commission in April.\n\n\n\nThe MPSC, a panel appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has approved over $1 billion in annual revenue increases for DTE, the state attorney general’s office said, “despite continued reliability and affordability concerns.” DTE has said it will not request a hike for another two years if the latest request is approved.\n\n\n\nMatthew Gardner, a senior fellow at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a nonpartisan think tank, said that states generally rely on federal calculations as a starting point for their own taxation for the sake of efficiency. That means that every time Congress passes new federal tax breaks, Gardner said it can shrink state revenue as well – but states can choose to “decouple” from parts of the federal calculation. \n\n\n\nMichigan has moved to exclude some federal provisions from its calculations. \n\n\n\nOther Michigan companies \n\n\n\nAccording to ITEP, 316 companies collectively avoided paying $147 billion in federal income taxes last year partly due to the One Big Beautiful Bill. The institute found 88 profitable corporations that paid no federal income taxes at all.\n\n\n\nAmong Michigan-based Fortune 500 companies, DTE Energy stood out as the only company that reported U.S. profits while paying no current federal income taxes.\n\n\n\nThree other Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Michigan also paid no current federal income taxes in 2025, but none reported profits in the United States. Two of the three companies reported foreign profits.\n\n\n\nBorgWarner, an auto parts manufacturer in Livonia, reported a net loss in the U.S. but $701 million in foreign profits. Meanwhile, Whirlpool, a multinational home appliances manufacturer headquartered in Benton Charter Township, reported $569 million in foreign profits while garnering a net loss in the U.S. \n\n\n\nWhirlpool and BorgWarner did not respond to repeated requests by phone and email for comment. \n\n\n\nCMS Energy, the parent company of Consumers Energy, paid a tax rate of 2.59%, according to ITEP. CMS reduced its taxable income because of another Trump-era tax break called depreciation deduction, a credit widely expanded last year, which allows companies to write off expensive purchases.\n\n\n\nConsumers Energy spokesperson Matt Johnson told the Advance that its tax benefits also benefit customers. He noted that the company has a $24 billion investment plan over five years to support clean energy and infrastructure improvements. \n\n\n\n“At Consumers Energy, our investments in infrastructure improvements equate to about 75 cents of every customer dollar going directly back into securing the grid and improving reliability,” Johnson told Michigan Advance in a statement. “These infrastructure and renewable investments qualify for federal tax credits and accelerated tax depreciation provided by Congress in the Internal Revenue Code which benefit our customers and lower federal cash taxes paid to the IRS.”\n\n\n\nFuture of corporate taxes \n\n\n\nIn addition to rewriting parts of the tax code, the Trump administration has also slashed the federal workforce, including at the Internal Revenue Service.\n\n\n\n“The IRS just does not have the capacity anymore to keep up and to continue these audits of large corporations,” said Jennifer Bird-Pollan, a law professor at Wayne State University. She noted that the agency had enforced “at least some level of compliance” before 2025.\n\n\n\nWhile a new administration after Trump could bring back the full government’s workforce, other changes will be harder to reverse in the wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Bird-Pollan noted that even when Democrats have held control of Congress and the White House, they have previously opted to extend expiring tax cuts to avoid bad publicity.\n\n\n\nBird-Pollan also pointed to major political donors who have a vested interest in lowering taxes. \n\n\n\n“History suggests that once these things are in place, even if the political winds change and the opposite party is in power, it’s very difficult to impossible to undo,” Bird-Pollan said.\n\n\n\nMichigan Advance is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jon King for questions: info@michiganadvance.com.","url":"https://planetdetroit.org/2026/06/dte-pays-no-federal-income-taxes-for-12th-straight-year-despite-more-than-1-5-billion-profit/","source":"Planet Detroit","author":"Michigan Advance","publishDate":"2026-06-15T10:02:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetdetroit.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FAP17139686094813-min-1024x683.jpg","slug":"dte-pays-no-federal-income-taxes-for-12th-straight-year-despite-more-than-15-billion-profit"},{"id":"mom5zp","title":"Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for neighborhood disruption","excerpt":"The homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighborhood complaints in Birmingham is speaking publicly for the first time, apologizing for the disruption while disputing several characterizations of the event.In a statement released on Facebook on Frida...","content":"The homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighborhood complaints in Birmingham is speaking publicly for the first time, apologizing for the disruption while disputing several characterizations of the event.In a statement released on Facebook on Friday (June 19), the homeowner (who wants to remain anonymous) acknowledged that guests leaving the June 13 gathering caused significant traffic congestion and inconvenienced nearby residents.“Regardless of how the event began, I understand that many neighbors were inconvenienced, and for that I am genuinely sorry,” the homeowner said. “I value this community and want to be a good neighbor.”The homeowner said future events would include additional planning, oversight, and crowd-management measures to prevent similar issues.Police response, citations follow large gatheringThe statement comes days after the Birmingham Police Department said officers responded multiple times to a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way that eventually grew to several hundred attendees.Police previously said the gathering involved a private residential pool rented to a third party, which city officials contend violates zoning regulations for single-family residential properties. Authorities issued citations for noise and parking violations and later acknowledged the event should have been shut down sooner.Homeowner disputes rental platform claimsThe homeowner disputed reports that the gathering was connected to a short-term rental platform.“The event was not an Airbnb rental, Swimply rental, or other short-term rental arrangement,” the statement said. “It was a pool party that I let someone host.”While acknowledging attendance exceeded expectations, the homeowner said the event remained peaceful.“There were no fights, no acts of violence, and no significant disturbances among attendees,” the statement said. “The overwhelming majority of those present came to enjoy themselves responsibly and respectfully.”Homeowner questions citation timing, permit issueThe homeowner also questioned the timing of citations issued after the event. According to the statement, security personnel remained in contact with law enforcement throughout the evening and were repeatedly advised that the gathering did not violate applicable noise restrictions.“As a result, I was surprised and disappointed when citations were issued two days later, after the event had become the subject of significant public attention and media coverage,” the homeowner said.The statement further raised concerns about the city revisiting a home improvement permit issue dating back to 2024. The homeowner said the matter had not previously appeared unresolved and questioned why it resurfaced shortly after the party generated widespread attention.“I intend to work cooperatively with the City to understand and address any outstanding administrative requirements,” the statement said.Racist comments, doxxing condemnedThe homeowner also addressed social media reaction to the event, saying some criticism crossed into racist and dehumanizing language.“Criticism of the event is fair,” the statement said. “Neighbors are entitled to their opinions, and I respect their right to express concerns. However, some comments have gone beyond criticism and have included racist language and dehumanizing descriptions of attendees.”The statement also condemned the online sharing of personal information about family members, including names, addresses, and phone numbers, saying such actions create safety concerns. The homeowner said individuals had also attempted to record activity in private areas of the property shielded from public view.“Regardless of one’s views about the event, targeting family members and publishing personal information crosses a line,” the statement said.Viral video moment draws responseOne viral video from the party showed a woman dancing on top of a vehicle, prompting online criticism. The homeowner acknowledged the incident reflected poor judgment but urged people to show grace.“Many people have made mistakes or exercised poor judgment at one point or another,” the statement said. “Most are fortunate enough not to have those moments recorded, shared widely online, and broadcast across multiple news outlets.”The homeowner said accountability and fairness should both be part of the ongoing conversation surrounding the event.“I remain committed to addressing legitimate concerns about the event while also standing up for my family and ensuring that we are treated fairly throughout this process,” the statement said.Birmingham officials continue to review the incident as discussions about short-term rental regulations and enforcement procedures remain ongoing. Police have said they are evaluating their response to the gathering and reviewing policies to prevent similar situations in the future.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/birmingham-pool-party-homeowner-breaks-silence-apologizes-for-neighborhood-disruption/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-20T03:07:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F2d54083e-5aab-4c2d-bc07-3a45b6d3a46e%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"birmingham-pool-party-homeowner-breaks-silence-apologizes-for-neighborhood-disruption"},{"id":"xhzw3b","title":"Why Detroiters still use risky land contracts to buy homes","excerpt":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nA new report found about 1,000 recorded land contracts a year in Detroit over the past two decades — a sign that the potentially risky financi...","content":"Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall.  Detroit Free Press\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\nA new report found about 1,000 recorded land contracts a year in Detroit over the past two decades — a sign that the potentially risky financing tool remained a fixture in the city’s housing market even after years of economic uncertainty, when traditional mortgage lending bounced back. \n\n\n\nLand contracts are a way for residents who don’t qualify for traditional mortgages or are unfamiliar with the banking system, such as immigrants, to become homeowners, according to June findings from Detroit Future City. But land contracts can be precarious, too, since they have fewer protections than mortgages and are not as well-regulated or tracked, housing experts said, noting the need for legislative attention. \n\n\n\nThe report is one of the first steps toward policy change, said Anika Goss, CEO of Detroit Future City. \n\n\n\n“All of these issues around safe, affordable, stable housing for families, you can’t actually create the policies unless you actually have the data,” she said.\n\n\n\nA land contract is essentially a legal arrangement where a buyer makes payments to a seller over time for the purchase of a property. The researchers analyzed recorded land contracts in Detroit within the Wayne County Register of Deeds, conducted interviews and gathered focus groups. The report identified 17,688 land contract transactions in the city since 2008, but that is likely an undercount. In 2024, there were 4,309 mortgages, compared to 934 land contract deeds, according to the report. \n\n\n\nHere are three takeaways from the June report, published in partnership with Data Driven Detroit and funded by the Rocket Community Fund:\n\n\n\n\nWhile mortgages dipped after the Great Recession and then climbed in the years to follow, land contracts held steady over the past two decades. Land contracts are a “permanent fixture” of Detroit’s housing market and not just a temporary mortgage replacement during the Great Recession when lending was limited. \n\n\n\nDetroiters used land contracts for a variety of reasons, including first-time homebuyers with limited savings, debt, bad credit and an irregular income, who can’t rely on traditional financing. Others may have qualified for a mortgage, but banks did not want to give them loans for the homes they were looking to buy.\n\n\n\nLand contracts are common among immigrant populations, who may be unfamiliar with the U.S. banking system. This group is at risk for predatory sellers because of language barriers.\n\n\n\n\n“Today, where we’re seeing a lot more discriminatory and targeted policies towards foreign-born and immigrant residents, new residents to Detroit, we’re now also seeing a high concentration of land contracts in those communities, where this is a form of stable housing finance for families that may not be able to qualify for a mortgage,” Goss said.\n\n\n\nFor many Detroiters and Michiganders, land contracts, if used responsibly, may be the only way to become homeowners, said Libby Benton, director of the Michigan Poverty Law Program. They are used throughout the state, in urban and rural areas, she said. \n\n\n\n“On the flip side, this is a financial product that has very few regulations or oversight in Michigan. There’s very few federal laws that apply. The state laws are very thin,” Benton said.\n\n\n\nThe law, for instance, doesn’t require the seller to provide proof of property ownership, she said. It doesn’t require basic terms, such as names and addresses or buyers and sellers. That can lead to confusion around who is responsible for maintenance and property taxes. What’s more, a seller can use a quicker forfeiture process if the buyer falls behind on their payments, putting them at risk of eviction and losing the equity they put into the property, Benton said. \n\n\n\n“The use of these products isn’t going away, and we do need legislators to step up and work with folks to craft some thoughtful reforms to make these a safer product,” Benton said.\n\n\n\nA 2024 Pew report found that Michigan led the country in recorded land contracts from 2005 to 2022, and laws do little to protect buyers. The financing tool was most common in and around Detroit, according to Pew.\n\n\n\nBenton said key reforms include: requiring land contracts to be recorded; proof of ownership by a seller; ensuring agreements have clear language around who is responsible for what, such as insurance, property taxes and repairs, and allowing buyers time to cancel their agreement to prevent fraud.\n\n\n\nHow to get help\n\n\n\nIn 2022, the city and partners published a 32-page land contract buyer guide and accompanying website to help buyers protect themselves. For more information and resources, go to www.detroitlandcontracthelp.com.\n\n\n\nMichigan Legal Help website (funded, in part, by the Michigan Supreme Court) has a website about land contracts: michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/housing/overview-of-land-contracts. To find help by location, go to michiganlegalhelp.org/guide-to-legal-help. Call the Counsel and Advocacy Law Line (CALL) at 1-888-783-8190.\n\n\n\nReach reporter Nushrat Rahman at nrahman@freepress.com","url":"https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-land-contracts-risk-report/","source":"BridgeDetroit","author":"Nushrat Rahman","publishDate":"2026-06-17T14:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.bridgedetroit.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FIMG_0328-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C804%26ssl%3D1","slug":"why-detroiters-still-use-risky-land-contracts-to-buy-homes"},{"id":"shfz9s","title":"18-month-old Holly boy found safe with parents after Ring camera alert leads to police search","excerpt":"The 18-month-old boy who sparked a large police search after being seen wandering alone on a homeowner’s Ring camera has been found safe, according to the Holly Police Department.Police said they received a tip around 7:20 p.m. Friday (June 19) that the child may live at a home near where he was ...","content":"The 18-month-old boy who sparked a large police search after being seen wandering alone on a homeowner’s Ring camera has been found safe, according to the Holly Police Department.Police said they received a tip around 7:20 p.m. Friday (June 19) that the child may live at a home near where he was captured on camera in the 500 block of Elm Street.Officers said they had previously visited the home three times during repeated neighborhood canvassing. Police said the parents initially denied that the child in the video was theirs.After officers presented new information, police said the parents acknowledged the child had wandered away from the home without their knowledge and returned on his own. Officials said they told officers they feared getting in trouble.Officers visually confirmed the child, an 18-month-old boy, was safe and verified he was wearing the same clothing seen in the Ring camera images.Police said they are continuing their investigation with the family.“We thank the community and the media for sharing this story, which resulted in its closure,” Holly police said in a Facebook statement. “We also thank our law enforcement partners at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for the immediate response of a K9, drone, and ultimately the helicopter to search ponds and wooded areas.”Search sparked after Ring camera alertThe search began Friday morning after a homeowner received an alert from a Ring camera system at approximately 11:54 a.m. showing what appeared to be a young child walking through a driveway.Holly police Chief Jerry Narsh said the homeowner immediately contacted police after seeing the child near a roadway.“The image he saw was startling,” Narsh said earlier Friday. “It appeared to be a two to 3-year-old child in his driveway, walking toward what can be a busy road on Elm Street.”Police said there had been no reports of a missing child in Holly or the surrounding area.Officers canvassed the neighborhood, knocked on doors, reviewed camera footage, and worked with residents who joined the search after the images spread online.The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a K-9 team, a drone, and a helicopter equipped with thermal-imaging technology. Authorities also checked nearby ponds and wooded areas. The helicopter search ended without finding the child.Community response helps close casePolice thanked residents and media outlets who shared the child’s image and helped raise awareness of the search.Officials had urged anyone who recognized the child or had information to call the Holly Police Department dispatch center rather than posting tips online.“Nothing is more pressing or terrifying for both a parent or law enforcement than a lost child,” Narsh said during the search.Police said the child’s safety was the top priority and praised the officers and community members who helped find him.The investigation remains ongoing.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/18-month-old-holly-boy-found-safe-after-ring-camera-alert-leads-to-police-search/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:01:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F44739d04-de81-4da7-9f33-577e05e6b74b%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"18-month-old-holly-boy-found-safe-with-parents-after-ring-camera-alert-leads-to-police-search"},{"id":"30sm8b","title":"Metro Detroit celebrates Juneteenth with festivals, concerts, Tigers baseball, Black History events","excerpt":"Communities across Metro Detroit marked Juneteenth on Friday with festivals, concerts, educational events, and tributes to Black history, commemorating the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free.Juneteenth traces its origins to June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger...","content":"Communities across Metro Detroit marked Juneteenth on Friday with festivals, concerts, educational events, and tributes to Black history, commemorating the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free.Juneteenth traces its origins to June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation had been issued more than two years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln, but many enslaved people in Confederate-controlled states had not been informed of their freedom.More than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation that day, an event that has since become known as Juneteenth.The holiday gained renewed prominence during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and saw another surge in national recognition in recent years. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday.Detroit communities gather to celebrateAcross Detroit, residents gathered on June 19, 2026, to celebrate Black culture, history, and community.At Hart Plaza, the Hart of Detroit Festival featured live music, food vendors, art installations, and community engagement activities throughout the day. The festival began at noon and continued into the night, featuring performances by artists including Fetty Wap, Detroit rapper Kash Doll, Tone Tone, and gospel singer Kierra Sheard.Meanwhile, at historic Hamtramck Stadium, visitors celebrated the legacy of Black baseball through a community event highlighting the Negro Leagues.The festivities culminated with the inaugural Negro Leagues Prep Star Classic, featuring two teams composed of some of the top minority high school baseball players from across Metro Detroit.Hamtramck Stadium is one of only a handful of surviving Negro League ballparks in the United States. The stadium served as home to the Detroit Stars and Detroit Wolves during the 1930s and remains an important historical landmark.Tigers honor Black baseball history at Comerica ParkThe Detroit Tigers also incorporated Juneteenth celebrations into their game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park as part of the team’s “Black in Baseball” weekend.More: Detroit Tigers kick off Black in Baseball Weekend with Black Diamond Dinner, HBCU showcase, Nelly concert","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/20/metro-detroit-celebrates-juneteenth-with-festivals-concerts-tigers-baseball-black-history-events/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-20T02:36:55.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F7e99191c-70ab-4aac-b26f-1b37c2fb8a71%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"metro-detroit-celebrates-juneteenth-with-festivals-concerts-tigers-baseball-black-history-events"},{"id":"oka035","title":"Summer Fun at Troy Public Library","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with the Head of Children Services at the Troy Public Library, Keegan. Keegan shares details on some of the reading fun underway this summer at the library and some great book picks for all age groups.","content":"Sydnee chats with the Head of Children Services at the Troy Public Library, Keegan. Keegan shares details on some of the reading fun underway this summer at the library and some great book picks for all age groups.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-9hcdjj0870rf8x4q","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:41:10.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fkmmura76bue5hu5u%2Fsl4hqv14cqlda8zn.jpg","slug":"summer-fun-at-troy-public-library"},{"id":"ga9qgz","title":"Do you recognize me? Search ends for wandering toddler seen on Ring camera in Holly neighborhood","excerpt":"Police said they have finished searching a neighborhood in Holly for a missing toddler.Update: 18-month-old Holly boy found safe after Ring camera alert leads to police searchPolice were asking for the public’s help identifying the toddler captured on a homeowner’s Ring camera after an extensive ...","content":"Police said they have finished searching a neighborhood in Holly for a missing toddler.Update: 18-month-old Holly boy found safe after Ring camera alert leads to police searchPolice were asking for the public’s help identifying the toddler captured on a homeowner’s Ring camera after an extensive search failed to determine the child’s identity or whereabouts.The child, believed to be between two and three years old, was spotted walking alone on Friday (June 19) shortly before noon in the 500 block of Elm Street, according to Holly Police Chief Jerry Narsh.At approximately 11:54 a.m., a homeowner received a notification from a Ring camera showing the child walking through a driveway toward what Narsh described as a busy roadway.“The image he (the homeowner) saw was startling,” Narsh said. “It appeared to be a two to 3-year-old child in his driveway, walking toward what can be a busy road on Elm Street.”The homeowner immediately contacted police, launching a large-scale search effort involving local officers, residents, and multiple resources from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.“There is nothing more pressing or terrifying for both a parent or law enforcement than a lost child,” Narsh said. “In this case, we don’t know if the child is lost.”Police emphasized that no reports of a missing child have been filed in Holly or the surrounding area.Search effort expandsOfficers canvassed the neighborhood, knocked on doors, and spoke with residents, but were unable to identify the child or locate anyone searching for a missing toddler. Community members also joined the effort after the child’s image was shared on social media.As the search expanded, authorities requested assistance from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, which deployed K-9 teams and a drone to cover the area. Because several ponds and lakes are located nearby, searchers also checked bodies of water on foot.Officials also requested a sheriff’s office helicopter equipped with thermal imaging technology to further ensure the child’s safety. The aerial search concluded without locating the child.“The helicopter has responded and has left with negative results,” Narsh said.Few clues in imageInvestigators reviewed the available image but say it provides few clues.“We can’t tell what’s in the child’s hand or even if the child has shoes on,” Narsh said. “It’s hard to tell in the image.”Officials said they are hopeful the child may have briefly wandered away from home and returned safely without a parent or guardian realizing it.“We’re kind of hoping that perhaps this child knew how to get out of a home and get back in, and the parents were none the wiser,” Narsh said.Despite that possibility, police said they will continue searching until they can verify the child’s identity and well-being.“Our officers have a pretty good working knowledge of their community. They don’t recognize this child,” Narsh said. “Certainly no one in the area does.”How to helpThe Holly Police Department has posted an image of the child on its social media pages and is urging anyone with information to contact authorities directly rather than posting tips online.“We will update the public from that page, but we ask that people do not post tips to the page,” Narsh said. “Rather, call our dispatch center.”Tips should be directed to dispatch at 248-858-4911.“They are the most precious commodity that we have in our lives as our children,” Narsh said. “Certainly, our law enforcement officers are going to put everything into this until we have some answers.”Authorities remain focused on determining the child’s identity and confirming the child’s safety.“At this point, we are still actively searching, trying to locate the child or at least the identity of the child to determine their health and well-being,” Narsh said.Watch the full presser below","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/19/do-you-recognize-me-search-continues-for-wandering-toddler-seen-on-ring-camera-in-holly-neighborhood/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Brandon Carr","publishDate":"2026-06-19T20:43:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F2a61ba43-e9fd-4bf6-b77c-1d3a98307466%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"do-you-recognize-me-search-ends-for-wandering-toddler-seen-on-ring-camera-in-holly-neighborhood"},{"id":"jwjwpd","title":"Detroit man jailed for burning live animal","excerpt":"A Detroit man is in police custody after allegedly setting a live racoon on fire, and to make matters worse he posted video on social media.","content":"A Detroit man is in police custody after allegedly setting a live racoon on fire, and to make matters worse he posted video on social media.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-7qjj8i4pb6ew9dpz","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:34:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fdm90cutrtqf368sg%2Fnv3y2afrh6b0udak.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"detroit-man-jailed-for-burning-live-animal"},{"id":"rxb95z","title":"Dad jokes for Father's Day, from FOX 2","excerpt":"As we get ready for Father's Day, the staff at FOX 2 found some good old dad jokes to share. \n\n\nWhat's your favorite? Drop it in the comments.","content":"As we get ready for Father's Day, the staff at FOX 2 found some good old dad jokes to share. \n\n\nWhat's your favorite? Drop it in the comments.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ogaclib1ms9dte1a","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:04:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fs78clqf44yxge1b6%2Fj24ywoavg1xfy18r.jpg","slug":"dad-jokes-for-fathers-day-from-fox-2"},{"id":"c01sov","title":"Detroit Historical Society's rare car collection","excerpt":"Automotive Curator Dave Marchioni is showcasing the Detroit Historical rare car collection at the Society’s vehicle storage facility","content":"Automotive Curator Dave Marchioni is showcasing the Detroit Historical rare car collection at the Society’s vehicle storage facility","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-f9scvkeepsi7zmzn","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T23:18:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fp7os34lywa2y8g3n%2Fuvb3iu06rrqqexgo.jpg","slug":"detroit-historical-societys-rare-car-collection"},{"id":"9dgjuh","title":"Shaka Senghor: How to Be Free","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with Detroit native, Shaka Senghor. Shaka is a globally recognized resilience expert, bestselling author, and transformative thought leader whose journey from incarceration to inspiration has empowered executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and audiences around the world.","content":"Sydnee chats with Detroit native, Shaka Senghor. Shaka is a globally recognized resilience expert, bestselling author, and transformative thought leader whose journey from incarceration to inspiration has empowered executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and audiences around the world.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-0hewo4gio0fg1ekn","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T21:23:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fit5vrjv2nysd42r4%2F4guhsekofrerhp5e.jpg","slug":"shaka-senghor-how-to-be-free"},{"id":"o84e53","title":"Blood at the Root with LaDarrion Williams","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with author, LaDarrion Williams. Beyond theater, LaDarrion has directed three short films featured on YouTube and made his mark as a debut author with Blood at the Root, a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.","content":"Sydnee chats with author, LaDarrion Williams. Beyond theater, LaDarrion has directed three short films featured on YouTube and made his mark as a debut author with Blood at the Root, a New York Times and USA Today Bestseller.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-bk4iknis8robqkp8","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:49:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fj8q51io4oh24bf4w%2Foyzipp9wz0thneq1.jpg","slug":"blood-at-the-root-with-ladarrion-williams"},{"id":"hcckxa","title":"Fantasy Favorites with Gina","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Gina. Gina's go to genre is Fantasy and shares some of her favorite reads.","content":"Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Gina. Gina's go to genre is Fantasy and shares some of her favorite reads.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qjuqbo24r3xbcac5","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:41:05.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fm2enqtbjerkk1zi6%2Fe30aef6r53xkwmqi.jpg","slug":"fantasy-favorites-with-gina"},{"id":"gmryz6","title":"'The Mad Wife' with Meagan Church","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with author, Meagan Church. Meagan is the author of the instant New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel 'The Mad Wife,' as well as 'The Girls We Sent Away' and 'The Last Carolina Girl.'","content":"Sydnee chats with author, Meagan Church. Meagan is the author of the instant New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel 'The Mad Wife,' as well as 'The Girls We Sent Away' and 'The Last Carolina Girl.'","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-upv1clranjq69lr3","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:40:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fkbitp76i07qm698d%2Fu7oaszuhsdugmajl.jpg","slug":"the-mad-wife-with-meagan-church"},{"id":"y1h7t2","title":"Authors, Libraries & More","excerpt":"Sydnee chats with authors, librarians, and fellow book lovers about what's happening in the literacy world.","content":"Sydnee chats with authors, librarians, and fellow book lovers about what's happening in the literacy world.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-zvxzxi6wfnvdor0r","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:39:40.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F2r941149v1vf5smy%2Fiwgo4ght8f9tn8aj.jpg","slug":"authors-libraries-more"},{"id":"7eycbn","title":"All Things Books with the Detroit Public Library","excerpt":"Sydnee chats all things books with Detroit Public Library Assistant Director of Public Services, Christine Peele. DPL is kicking off some fun Jazz and author events all summer long.","content":"Sydnee chats all things books with Detroit Public Library Assistant Director of Public Services, Christine Peele. DPL is kicking off some fun Jazz and author events all summer long.","url":"https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qdjw0x4pwqc5njdl","source":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","author":"FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-20T20:34:21.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fnfpi55dfe4ar45xr%2F03p60pwo3zj5rd6e.jpg","slug":"all-things-books-with-the-detroit-public-library"},{"id":"nypcol","title":"‘We will never give up’: Detroit dad honors son 10 years after unsolved murder during Father’s Day weekend","excerpt":"Father’s Day is a painful reminder for Terrance Graham, a Detroit dad who says he has spent the past decade grieving his son.This Father’s Day weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Martinus Wilson, who was only 20 when he was shot and killed in Detroit. The case remains unsolved.G...","content":"Father’s Day is a painful reminder for Terrance Graham, a Detroit dad who says he has spent the past decade grieving his son.This Father’s Day weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Martinus Wilson, who was only 20 when he was shot and killed in Detroit. The case remains unsolved.Graham, 44, described his son as “very smart, articulate,” and an artist who loved music and “would help anybody.” He said Wilson was ambushed while giving coworkers a ride home from work.Detroit police said the shooting happened around 3 a.m. June 15, 2016, on Rohns Street on Detroit’s east side, when two suspects approached their parked car and opened fire. Wilson and his friend, Nathan Mosby, were killed, and another person was injured, police said.Grief, persistence, and faithThe years since his son’s killing have been defined by stages of anger and grief, but also by determination and persistence to keep his son’s memory from fading.“We are still spreading the love, we haven’t given up hope on getting justice with Martinus, but we’re utilizing other ways to let his legacy live on,” Graham said.When asked how he has managed to hold onto hope, Graham said he relies heavily on his faith.“As we have approached the 10-year mark, we just kind of dug ourselves in the peace,” he said. “Let us focus on making sure his legacy lives on, and due diligence will be served.”Graham said what he misses most is his son’s ability to brighten a room. “I miss the smile, the smile, he would just light us up,” he said. “You could never stay down around Martinus; he’d lift you up.”Father’s Day hit especially hard the year his son died. But Graham said the holiday now helps him send a message he wants other families to hear:“Continue to spread the love to your children and embrace them while they’re here,” Graham said. “We’re here today, we could be gone tomorrow.”Graham said he wants his son to know his family has not stopped and will not stop working to find the person(s) who took his son’s life.“We would never give up,” he said. “We will not stop till we get justice for you, and we will not let your passing be in vain. Your legacy will live on.”Martinus Wilson’s legacyGraham said he hopes his son’s legacy is rooted in simply spreading kindness to others.“Spreading the love, utilizing your heart to touch others and showing people that you care,” Graham said. “That’s all it takes… and you never know how impactful that may be moving on in that person’s life.”Anyone with information on who killed Martinus Wilson is asked to call Detroit Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. You can also submit a tip online here.Graham is also scheduled to speak Saturday, June 20, at a Father’s Day brunch for fathers who have lost children to homicide, called “When Fathers Weep.” It is hosted at the Helen Moore Community Center in Detroit. Click here for more information.Graham and his wife have also created the Martinus Way Foundation. Through the nonprofit, Patrice Wilson-Graham and her partners are committed to giving back. Click here to learn more about The Martinus Way Foundation.","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/19/we-will-never-give-up-detroit-dad-honors-son-10-years-after-unsolved-murder-during-fathers-day-weekend/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Erika Erickson, Erik Yettaw","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:11:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2Fccb86198-343e-48bc-a873-dfd72e94fc76%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"we-will-never-give-up-detroit-dad-honors-son-10-years-after-unsolved-murder-during-fathers-day-weeke"},{"id":"u9fbbm","title":"Spotlight on the News: Michigan's workforce development & honoring America 250","excerpt":"On Sunday, June 21, Spotlight on the News will look at the future of education and workforce development in Michigan. Our guests will include Ashley Williams Clark, Chief Strategy Officer for Detroit Future City; and Laila Bell, Vice President of Learning & Impact at The Skillman Foundation. Also...","content":"On Sunday, June 21, Spotlight on the News will look at the future of education and workforce development in Michigan. Our guests will include Ashley Williams Clark, Chief Strategy Officer for Detroit Future City; and Laila Bell, Vice President of Learning & Impact at The Skillman Foundation. Also on the program will be Dr. Carolyn Haliburton Carter, a Detroit historian, genealogist, and researcher. She'll get our audience ready to celebrate America 250 beyond the anniversary itself.Spotlight on the News, now in its 61st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/political/spotlight-on-the-news/spotlight-on-the-news-michigans-workforce-development-honoring-america-250","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Chuck Stokes","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:19:19.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"spotlight-on-the-news-michigans-workforce-development-honoring-america-250"},{"id":"ot4f9q","title":"Greektown streetscape project opens to the public just in time for summer","excerpt":"After more than a year of construction, part of Detroit's $20 million Greektown streetscape project is wrapping up, with streets reopening and a fresh look for the historic district just in time for summer. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Greektown streetscape project opens to the public j...","content":"After more than a year of construction, part of Detroit's $20 million Greektown streetscape project is wrapping up, with streets reopening and a fresh look for the historic district just in time for summer. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Greektown streetscape project opens to the public just in time for summerThe first stretch  running along Monroe Street from Beaubien to St. Antoine  is now open. Crews have been tearing down construction fences and clearing the way for pedestrians, with a focus on reducing vehicle traffic and widening the streets.\"This is so cute. Oh my God. I love it,\" said Brooke Mosley, a Detroit personal trainer who was out with a group of bikers when the streets opened. \"We were like, oh my goodness. We can ride through now! I actually am loving it. It makes me feel like I'm out of town in my town.\" Edward Wolfe visits Greektown every year with a group of friends to catch the Tigers. He says last year's visit landed right in the middle of construction, which began in March 2025, and made getting around difficult. PREVIOUS STORY: Greektown's Beaubien intersection reopens as Detroit's $20M renovation reaches milestone Greektown's Beaubien intersection reopens as Detroit's $20M renovation reaches milestone\"Last year, when we came up, it was really sad,\" Wolfe said. This year, the timing worked out differently.\"This year  we heard the streets were opening up on Friday  massive improvement right now,\" Wolfe said. \"If you're in Detroit, come down because you're going to love it.\"Detroit resident Justin Straub called the project a much-needed and modernizing renovation, comparing it to neighboring metro downtowns.\"It's going to be a great boon for the local businesses and open up a good deal of traffic,\" Straub said. For Greektown business owner Spiro Vanvakas, the reopening is a long-awaited turning point. Vanvakas has owned two businesses on the strip for 13 years and says the roughly year-and-a-half of closures cut business by more than half.\"It's been a rough time. Construction impacted business significantly. And we're excited to see what the next year brings us,\" Vanvakas said. \"We see the light at the end of the tunnel.\" He describes the strip as vibrant and hopes business will return to  or surpass  where it was before construction began.\"The street looks great, and we're excited for everyone to come and try us out,\" Vanvakas said.This is just one of three stretches set to open throughout the year. The final stretch is planned to open in November.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/greektown-streetscape-project-opens-to-the-public-just-in-time-for-summer","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"Jeffrey Lindblom","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:16:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fd5%2F1f%2F968bd1bb4bf0aff05cbf98cb28fd%2Fbrooke-mosley-detroiter.png","slug":"greektown-streetscape-project-opens-to-the-public-just-in-time-for-summer"},{"id":"9fuuw7","title":"Italy slams Trump over claim prime minister ‘begged’ for G7 photo","excerpt":"The Italian government on Friday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had begged for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America's longtime European ally had had enough of Trumps boasting and criticism.Italian Foreign M...","content":"The Italian government on Friday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had begged for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America's longtime European ally had had enough of Trumps boasting and criticism.Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly canceled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trumps claims serious and offensive toward Meloni and all of Italy.Meloni, for her part, posted a video calling Trumps claims completely fabricated\" and expressing astonishment that he would invent such things about an ally.Italy and I do not beg, she said pointedly.Trump had made the comments in an interview broadcast Friday on the La7 network. The La7 correspondent had asked Trump about Ukraine, but Trump raised Meloni and the conversation turned to their meeting during the just-concluded G7 meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France. Meloni and Trump were filmed speaking at several moments, including alone on a small sofa.According to La7, Trump said Meloni had begged him for a photo-op. Trump said he wasnt obliged to do it but that he felt sorry for her and agreed, La7 said. The broadcaster put a dubbed version of the conversation online, not the original English audio.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Zelenskyy says Putin is the obstacle to peace talks as G7 summit focuses on Russia-Ukraine warMeloni is astonished and defiantTrump's posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni  long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe  has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.He turned on Meloni in April after she refused to support his war in Iran and stood up for Pope Leo XIV when Trump lashed out at the pontiff.But Meloni's strong response on Friday suggested she no longer fears Trump's verbal attacks  attacks that could actually play in her favor in a country where public opinion of the American president has chilled, said Lorenzo Castellani, a political scientist at Rome's Luiss Guido Carli University.In some ways this was a favor to Giorgia Meloni, in the sense that she was accused until a few months ago of being a sort of Trump's vassal in Europe, he said.In her video, Meloni said she was responding to Trumps claims because certain things deserve an immediate response.\"Donald Trumps statements are completely fabricated. I am frankly stunned, she said. I dont know why the president of the United States behaves this way toward his own allies. After all, this isnt the first time this has happened.It was an apparent reference to an interview Trump gave to Italian daily Corriere della Sera in April in which he criticized Meloni's refusal to back the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. Meloni didn't respond publicly at the time. By Friday, it appeared she had had enough of his boasts and broadsides.I can only say that its a shame he doesnt show the same resolve toward the enemies of the West, toward the enemies of the United States  toward leaders with whom he, on the other hand, is much more accommodating,\" Meloni said Friday. \"But theres one thing he must remember: Italy and I do not beg.The White House did not return an immediate request for comment on Melonis remarks.Meloni had initially sought to build on longstanding strong U.S.-Italian ties when Trump began his second mandate, and had positioned herself as a bridge between Washington and the European Union. She was the lone EU head of state to attend his inauguration.But relations have frayed over the U.S. war in Iran, which Meloni has said was illegal, and Trumps position on Ukraine, which Italy strongly supports. Trump's tariffs and strong U.S. support of Israel over its war in Gaza have been other points of contention.Italian officials close ranks around MeloniBy Friday afternoon, solidarity for Meloni had poured in from across the government and political spectrum, and included a call from President Sergio Mattarella, Italys respected head of state.Whoever attacks @GiorgiaMeloni attacks all of us, posted Transport Minister Matteo Salvini.Justice Minister Carlo Nordio referenced the sacrifice of American troops in World War II in underlining the harm to U.S.-Italy relations caused by Trump.The thousands of crosses marking the graves of American soldiers who died to free us from Nazi-Fascist dictatorship did not deserve such a painful blow to our fraternal ties, Nordio said on X.Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said he didn't believe Meloni would ever beg someone for a photo, not even under threat.Tajani had been due to travel to the U.S. on Sunday to take part in an Italy-U.S. business forum in Miami during which he was to have meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a U.S. State Department announcement of the meeting.A fantastic friendship fraysMeloni and Trump had gotten off to a strong start, and the two leaders are ideologically aligned on many issues. As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.Weeks before Trumps 2025 inauguration, Meloni met Trump at his Mar-a-Lago retreat, a visit that she said went beyond expectations. It was, she said at the time, an opportunity to confirm a relationship that promises to be very solid.In the months after, Trump had praised her repeatedly, as fantastic, incredible, beautiful and a friend.But stark differences emerged over Ukraine. More recently, Meloni sharply warned against U.S. threats to take Greenland by force, saying she didnt believe Washington would go so far and that regardless Italy would never support such a move.Meloni also received support from an unlikely ally in Europe: Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Snchez, who was on Friday asked about the back and forth on the sidelines of a European Council meeting.About Meloni, first and foremost, all my solidarity,\" he told reporters. Secondly, I not only say this publicly in a response to your question, but also in private during the European Council meeting I offered her all my solidarity against this attack that is not political or personal  I really dont know how to qualify it.","url":"https://www.wxyz.com/world/italy-slams-trump-over-claim-prime-minister-begged-for-g7-photo","source":"WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-06-19T17:25:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"italy-slams-trump-over-claim-prime-minister-begged-for-g7-photo"},{"id":"aungxd","title":"Booms, complaints, safety risks: July 4 is approaching, but Sterling Heights wants more say over fireworks","excerpt":"Independence Day is just a couple of weeks away, and while it is generally a time to celebrate America, it also brings many safety hazards and noise, which the city of Sterling Heights is working to address.“Every single year we get hundreds of phone calls from our residents calling for noise com...","content":"Independence Day is just a couple of weeks away, and while it is generally a time to celebrate America, it also brings many safety hazards and noise, which the city of Sterling Heights is working to address.“Every single year we get hundreds of phone calls from our residents calling for noise complaints,” Dale Dwojakowski, the city’s assistant city manager, said on Friday. “Their house is literally shaking.”The city has launched an initiative called “Safe Celebrations Start Local,” which supports state legislation in Lansing that would give cities greater local authority to establish fireworks regulations.Current state law, adopted back in 2011, allows fireworks to be lit 11 days a year, including between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. from June 29 through July 4, and precludes cities from setting their own regulations.Dwojakowski says it’s not about banning fireworks, but things have gotten out of hand. Complaints have ranged from people lighting fireworks late at night, shooting them at others, and scaring veterans who have PTSD.“They launch fireworks pretty much throughout the entire summer, which becomes troublesome not only for the noise complaints every single night, but then how do you even police it when we have calls every single day, every single night,” Dwojakowski said. “We had well over 1,200 calls to police alone, and a lot of those indicated that they were a war veteran suffering from PTSD, and their house was literally shaking.”Sterling Heights has been in contact with the area’s six state reps and three state senators about this. Potential changes could include:Reducing the number of state-mandated days when consumer fireworks are permitted.Establishing local setback requirements for safer use.Setting reasonable limits on allowable times.Creating additional safety measures that reflect local community needs.“If there’s a rural community and people want to light off fireworks, you know, that city should be able to say, that’s fine with us, we have no problem with it,” Dwojakowski said. “But in Sterling Heights, we’re not a rural community. We’re a city of almost 140,000 people packed into 36 square miles.”“We’re just asking for some common sense,” Dwojakowski added, “Let the local municipalities have a voice in what fireworks looks like in their city. That’s all we’re asking for.”","url":"https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/19/booms-complaints-safety-risks-july-4-is-approaching-but-sterling-heights-wants-more-say-over-fireworks/","source":"WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News","author":"Jay Scott Smith, Joel Deaner","publishDate":"2026-06-19T22:47:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thedetroit.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fgraham-media-group%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Fq_auto%2Fc_thumb%2Cw_700%2Fv1%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2Fwdiv%2F361f3b03-b90f-4bc6-b039-c6f40bfae996%2Fimage.jpg","slug":"booms-complaints-safety-risks-july-4-is-approaching-but-sterling-heights-wants-more-say-over-firewor"},{"id":"to5ybx","title":"Detroit Tigers Defeat White Sox to Secure Series Victory - Akses.co.id","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE9QdEpvYW14cnV1c29fam5mRVNuTWxJeEpRYjBjRzJhOHI1V0RyN1dzYmRTSkpHSFVPMkthTVF2VzljakZEMC0zNGZEenRmSEZCZks5NnJYMGtGUkZyb2RoQUNNVlZOY251Qmc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Tigers Defeat White Sox to Secure Series Victory</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE9QdEpvYW14cnV1c29fam5mRVNuTWxJeEpRYjBjRzJhOHI1V0RyN1dzYmRTSkpHSFVPMkthTVF2VzljakZEMC0zNGZEenRmSEZCZks5NnJYMGtGUkZyb2RoQUNNVlZOY251Qmc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Tigers Defeat White Sox to Secure Series Victory</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Akses.co.id</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE9QdEpvYW14cnV1c29fam5mRVNuTWxJeEpRYjBjRzJhOHI1V0RyN1dzYmRTSkpHSFVPMkthTVF2VzljakZEMC0zNGZEenRmSEZCZks5NnJYMGtGUkZyb2RoQUNNVlZOY251Qmc?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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They each campaigned on a promise to take a harder line than their predecessors against the Trump administration's moves on the district, including its deployment of the National Guard on an ongoing, open-ended mission meant to fight crime.RELATED STORY | Mamdani defends NYC sanctuary status, vows not to cooperate with ICE operationsSpeaking at a news conference Thursday, Lewis George said she hoped she could work together with the administration as every mayor has had to work with any president of the United States, no matter their party.But, she said, she would oppose actions that threaten the city's residents.\"We are not going to be able to stand up for our autonomy and fight for D.C. statehood ultimately, by just complying in advance, Lewis George said. I have also been very clear that I will work with anyone including the president for the best interest of D.C. residents.Washington has limited autonomy and federal leaders retain significant control over local affairs, including approval of the budget and laws passed by the D.C. Council.RELATED STORY | Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifiesPresident Donald Trump further encroached on that autonomy last year when he briefly federalized the city's police force and deployed an ongoing law enforcement surge that included the National Guard. Trumps efforts to downsize the federal government also roiled the capital region, costing thousands of people their jobs. He has also been reshaping the city by renovating storied landmarks and putting his name or image on buildings.Lewis George, a self-described democratic socialist and a member of the D.C. Council, has already come under fire from Trump, who last week threatened to place the city under federal control if she won.Maybe wed take back Washington, run it on the federal basis, he said.Her main opponent, former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie, conceded the race Thursday and said he had contacted Lewis George to congratulate her.While the final certification process will continue, it is clear that the voters have chosen a different path, he said in a statement. He wished Lewis George luck in the general election and called on his supporters to continue working.Lewis George, 38 and a third generation Washingtonian, has vowed to overrule an executive order by the citys police chief permitting local law enforcement to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. 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