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Warren neighbors rush to help after crash involving mini bike leaves 3 children injured

Residents in a Warren neighborhood are shaken after a crash involving a mini bike and a vehicle left three children injured Sunday afternoon. Neighbors who witnessed the aftermath say they immediately jumped into action, helping comfort the children and provide aid while emergenc...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

Escaped horse hit by car, killed, in Detroit

Officers were dispatched to the area of Evergreen and Lyndon early Sunday morning. Officers observed an auto accident involving a horse. The horse suffered fatal injuries....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 28, 2026

business

Man killed when flea market customer hits vendor with vehicle

A vendor at the County Line Flea Market in Warren was killed Saturday when a fight broke out over an item return. Witnesses say the vendor and a customer were arguing, it spilled outside and the customer used a van to crush the vendor into the wall of the business....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 28, 2026

schools

Warren man hit by car during driving lesson

Sources say that a 63-year-old Warren man was killed Sunday evening while giving a driving lesson. He was allegedly run over by the student driver.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

A year after devastation, Grand Blanc Township church to rebuild

Monday marks one year since the deadly shooting and devastating fire at a Grand Blanc Township church. It left four people dead and several others injured. Now, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on McCandlish Road is rebuilding. “We have an active shooter at the chu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

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Foggy mornings, sunny afternoons before rain returns to Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit has sunshine in the forecast, but you may still need to allow extra time for your morning commute. Chance of foggy morning commute Another round of fog could develop across Southeast Michigan late Sunday night into Monday morning after patchy, and in some places den...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

7 shot, 3 dead outside afterhours location in Detroit Sunday morning

Three men are dead and four others were wounded following a shooting Sunday morning. Police said an altercation led to an exchange of gunfire before 7:30 a.m. on Prest Street. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the address where the shooting occurred had previously been on p...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

Mass shooting in Detroit tied to 'cellphone' dispute, community details violence

Three people are dead and four others were injured after a fight turned deadly at a home on Detroit's west side near Prest Street and Eaton Avenue. Community Violence Intervention leaders say the dispute may have started over a cellphone. Detroit police say a ShotSpotter alert ca...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

safety

7 shot, 4 dead outside afterhours location in Detroit Sunday morning

Three men are dead and four others were wounded following a shooting Sunday morning. Police said an altercation led to an exchange of gunfire before 7:30 a.m. on Prest Street. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the address where the shooting occurred had previously been on p...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 27, 2026

safety

7 shot, 3 killed in mass shooting at Detroit home

A fight at what police described as an afterhours strip club erupted into an unspeakable act of violence as seven people were shot on Sunday morning on the city’s west side. It happened just before 7:30am at the corner of Eaton and Prest streets when a 911 call came in. Initial r...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 27, 2026

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Thousands unite at Detroit Zoo for Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Thousands of people gathered at the Detroit Zoo Sunday morning for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, each carrying a personal story but sharing one common goal — more research and a cure for the disease that affects millions of families worldwide. A community united by loss For...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 27, 2026

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Detroit Dream Skating Academy

Jamie Sherrod sits one-on-one with Angela Blocker-Lloyd, Co-Founder of Detroit Dream Skating Academy, to discuss representation in figure skating and teaching the sport to kids in Detroit....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 27, 2026

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Okema T. Moore talks Detroit Black Film Festival

Jamie Sherrod sits down with NAACP Image Award nominated PGA producer and award-winning director Okema T. Moore to discuss the Detroit Film Festival.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 27, 2026

News

2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China

Two giant pandas on loan from the Chinese government as part of Beijings long tradition of panda diplomacy have arrived at Zoo Atlanta, according to CNNs team at the zoo. The pandas a male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang arrived on a FedEx flight Sunday from Chengdu,...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

safety

Horse struck and killed while running loose on Detroit's west side

A horse running loose on Detroit's west side was struck and killed by a vehicle early Saturday morning, according to police. Members of Detroit's horse community are now calling for accountability. Ronald Bradley was driving home just past midnight Saturday when he spotted the ho...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

safety

3 dead, 4 others injured after shooting at after-hours spot in Detroit, police say

Three people have died and four others were injured Sunday morning after a shooting at an after-hours spot in Detroit, police say. The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. in the area of Eaton Avenue and Prest Street, which is near Greenfield Road and Grand River Avenue. Watch the ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

business

Theory & Thread is more than just another resale and consignment shop

Theory & Thread is a womens and teen consignment boutique offering a curated mix of designer resale clothing, accessories, and unique fashion finds. To learn more, visit https://www.theoryandthreadresale.com/...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

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Strikes kill 4 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Strikes across Ukraine killed at least four people overnight and on Sunday, officials said, hours after Moscow rejected German calls to ease off its escalation toward NATO. Russias top diplomat on Saturday brushed off whats believed to have been the first face-to-face meeting wit...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 27, 2026

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More sunshine & seasonable temperatures to end the weekend in Metro Detroit

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Seasonable temperatures. Patchy dense fog possible in the morning. High: 72. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Patchy dense fog possible overnight. Low: 50. MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Patchy dense fog possible in the morning. High: 73. MONDAY NIGHT: M...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 27, 2026

government

El-Sayed, Rogers face voter opposition to data centers in crucial Senate race

This story also appeared in Planet Detroit This article first appeared on Planet Detroit and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Check out Planet Detroit’s 2026 Voter Guide to look up your races, compare candidates on ...

BridgeDetroitSep 27, 2026

safety

How an Auburn Hills test track crash became a nearly $900 million jury award

A school field trip in Auburn Hills left two children seriously hurt. It’s been three years since the horrible crash, and a jury has decided to award a family hundreds of millions of dollars. A jury has awarded roughly $897 million to a family of a child severely injured when a h...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 27, 2026

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Sunday sunshine takes over in Metro Detroit after patchy fog

Metro Detroit gets another dose of pleasant early fall weather for the rest of the weekend, although some early risers may encounter fog before the sunshine takes over Sunday. Saturday night will remain mostly clear and cool across Southeast Michigan. Temperatures will fall into ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 27, 2026

safety

Motorcycle crash on I-75 near Davison

Motorcycle crash on I-75 near Davison. Michigan State Police say the motorcycle was speeding when it struck another vehicle.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 26, 2026

Local

Metro Detroit mom of five says hormone therapy and peptide treatments changed her life

A Metro Detroit mom of five says hormone therapy and peptide treatments made a difference in her health after years of chronic stress, autoimmune disease and persistent fatigue even while maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. Jacqueline Chenoweth, 44, is a personal trainer at...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

safety

Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn on trial in wife’s killing

Caleb Flynns murder trial has it all: testimony about a secret affair between church members, thousands of deleted texts, lies to the FBI and curiously silent pet dogs. What the trial doesnt have is the murder weapon. The absence of the firearm used to fatally shoot Ashley Flynn ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

business

Costco says it used tariff refunds to cut prices on everyday goods

Costco leaders said earlier this week that the company received a $184 million tariff refund from the federal government after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trumps tariff policy was illegal. Costco said the government refunded $174 million to the company, along with an...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

government

Ocasio-Cortez downplays 2028 speculation, stresses 2026 elections

Days after raising speculation about her 2028 prospects in a New York Times interview, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is focused on helping Democrats including herself win reelection in 2026. Ocasio-Cortez has recently been the subject of speculation about a possible...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

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Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, calls it 'Trump Strait'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House before leaving for a college football game. Iran offered this week to reop...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

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Powerful nor’easter slams Northeast, leaving thousands without power

More than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, the effect of a powerful noreaster expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Forecasters warned of gale winds that could down trees and heavy rain that could put roads underw...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

government

Biden calls on Democrats to turn out amid 'dark days'

Former President Joe Biden is urging Democrats to get out and vote. Biden appeared alongside former first lady Jill Biden while receiving a service award from Planned Parenthood. In remarks delivered Thursday, Biden said the country is going through dark days, but encouraged vote...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

News

Survey finds most single Americans doubt they’ll find 'the one'

Less than half of single Americans believe theyll ever find the one, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults, half single and half in relationships, revealed just 41% of single respondents are confident theyll find the one. But theyre not alone: a fifth of those alrea...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

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White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV dodges miracle question with a smile

Might a helping hand from Pope Leo XIV partly explain the Chicago White Soxs improbable return to the playoffs? No comment, the pontiff replied with a beaming smile when a reporter on his plane to France asked whether the surprise sprung Thursday by the long-suffering team was mi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 26, 2026

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Sunshine and seasonable temperatures this weekend in Metro Detroit

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High: 71. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies and cool. Low: 51. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Seasonable temperatures. High: 72. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 50. MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High: 73. After plenty of sunshine to end the work w...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 26, 2026

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From residents to homeowners: 67 Detroiters receive deeds through buy back program

Sixty-seven Detroit residents will go to bed Friday as homeowners after completing the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back program, which helps people living in land-bank-owned homes purchase those properties. The program is not a free pass to homeownership. Participants must ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 26, 2026

safety

10 guns, hundreds of pills, $16K seized during search warrant at Macomb County home

Hundreds of oxycodone and amphetamine pills, several weapons with multiple rounds of ammunition, and cash were seized following a search warrant at a Shelby Township home last week, leading to at least one arrest. Detectives with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and Warren Poli...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 26, 2026