Three of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced on July 16 that it’s investigating ...
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John Mellencamp’s scheduled performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Thursday, July 16, has been canceled due to poor air quality in southeast Michigan.Venue officials said the decision was made based on guidance from public health authorities as smoke from wildfires continued to create hazardou...
Hazy skies and the smell of smoke have settled over Metro Detroit and much of Michigan as wildfire smoke continues to drift into the region.It’s unhealthy for everyone -- including your pets.The American Veterinary Medical Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency both warn that wi...
Thick wildfire smoke from fires in Minnesota and Canada blanketed the Grosse Pointes Thursday, forcing public pools to close early and outdoor workers to wrap up their shifts ahead of schedule.The hazy conditions along Lakeshore Road prompted officials and businesses across the Grosse Pointes to ...
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed metro Detroit on Thursday, but crowds still filled the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Art Fair.Many attendees wore masks to protect themselves from the hazy conditions. Festival organizers also took steps to keep artists...
An Epstein survivor told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that her road to justice has been made more difficult by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.Dani Bensky said her attorneys submitted 350 names to the Department of Justice in December ahead of its release of the Epst...
Developers are pushing hard to build a massive data center on Milford Road in Lyon Township, dubbed Project Flex, and are preparing to submit their fourth application this week.Nancy Hopkins lives within a half mile of the proposed project and has been advocating against it with the group, No Dat...
Some of the world's most powerful and precise aircraft are getting ready to take over the Michigan skies this weekend. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns with military jets, warbirds and the Red ArrowsThe Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns to Willow ...
The smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is a serious health risk, with many people wondering what's actually in the smoke we're breathing.Thats a great question because many people think wildfire smoke is simply burnt wood in the air. But its actually much more complicated than that....
Brittany Harris, director for Heroes' Alliance - and student, Savannah Lane, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the solar electric cars built by their Detroit middle and high school students. This event aims to showcase student innovation, teamwork, and sustainability in action. Several hand...
Canadian Wildfire has pushed hazardous air quality towards Detroit, that smoke can be dangerous for eye health.Local 4 spoke to local Christopher Sesi an Ophthalmologist at Shanbom Eye Specialist in Berkely.Contact lens can trap wildfire smoke particles directly onto the eyeball, long time contac...
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registeri...
The Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices are closing early on Thursday due to the hazardous air quality conditions.The offices at 1200 N. Telegraph in Pontiac and 1151 Crooks in Troy closed around 3:30 p.m. on July 16 after smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketed Metro Detroit, ...
Three of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced on July 16 that it’s investigating ...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose again, state health officials reported on Thursday, with more than 4,300 cases reported.Update: Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 3,700 cases, and restaurants are changing how they operateOn July 16, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (M...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The city of Detroit plans to fix thousands of old and clogged sewer lines for free to help reduce sewage backups in homes and prevent alleys f...
A West Bloomfield man is facing a federal charge for his alleged role in a scheme to get millions of dollars in investment funds for a proposed sports complex in Romulus.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, was charged with one count of wire fraud. He is the operator of Motown Sports Group Holding, Inc. and sev...
The man who was behind a proposed 451-acre $3 billion sports village near Detroit Metro Airport is now facing federal fraud charges over the project.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, from West Bloomfield, was arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud.Bardwell is the chairman and CEO of Motown Sports ...
Air quality continues to be a concern Thursday with the haze, smell and breathing conditions at dangerous levels for those spending long periods of time outdoors.
Here is a look at how some Michigan landmarks look covered in hazardous air.Click below for related stories --> Detroit ranked as having the worst air quality in the world -- see interactive map--> Air quality alert in Wayne County: Canadian wildfire smoke is so dense, you can’t see DTW--> Metro ...
The American Heart Association(AHA) warns smoke exposure from the Canadian wildfires heart problems or worsen existing ones.Smoke from Canada wildfires has rapidly drifted into Michigan, bringing hazardous air quality for residents.Studies have linked smoke exposure to an increased risk of sudden...
Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her kids to live alone, has entered a no contest plea to child abuse charges in the case.She will be sentenced on September 12, 2026. In a press release, the Oakland County Prosecutor's office says that under the terms of a plea agreement, Bryant ...
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years has pleaded no contest to child abuse charges.Kelli Bryant, 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse on Thursday, July 16. In February 2025, Bryant was ...
The city is distributing free masks, offering refuge and urging residents to take precautions amid hazardous air quality conditions. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed are providing updated guidance for Detroiters concerned about the poor air quality caused by on...
Detroit is experiencing its worst air quality Thursday since record-keeping began due to thick wildfire smoke. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Record-breaking air pollution is sending Metro Detroit residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems and forcing...
Only 25 theaters in the country are able to show ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX the way it was filmed. Michigan has one of those theaters.
THURSDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 91.THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Continued hazy and smoky due to wildfire smoke. Low: 69.FRIDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 90.The smoke from ...
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
The 36th District Court will be closed through Friday due to poor air quality conditions.The court is closed from 1:30 p.m. on July 16 through Friday, July 17.Felony arraignments will continue as scheduled, court officials said. All other court proceedings will be suspended during the closure.The...
The Detroit Red Wings released their 2026-27 regular season schedule, the team's 101st season in the NHL.Detroit will open the regular season at home on Oct. 6 in an Original Six matchup against the New York Rangers.The NHL goes to an 84-game season this year, expanding the season by two games. T...
Local 4 has received numerous complaints regarding auto employees working under hazardous air quality conditions.Canadian wildfire smoke spread across Metro Detroit this week, with July 16 being under a hazardous air quality alert. Many businesses across the area have closed, and outdoor events w...
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
by Koby Levin, Outlier Media June 27, 2023 Worried about staying healthy in Detroit as Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the area? A cheap and simple, do-it-yourself air purifier can help. Inhaling smoke isn’t good for you. An air quality alert for Wayne County and much of Michigan advises any...
The U.S. Navy is investigating after a Blue Angels jet conducting a flyover above Pensacola Beach in Florida, Wednesday, flew close to the beach crowded with beach-goers.
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on ...
Construction is underway in Downtown Detroit for the Par 3 in the D, a one-of-a-kind event in Downtown Detroit that will be part of Rocket Classic week.You can watch the Par 3 in the D live on Channel 7 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28The event will put some of the world's best golfers on the roof o...
Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 14-year-old Maddie, who fills a room with energy when she walks in, according to the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange.MARE said that while her personality is big, Maddie's heart is even bigger.See the full story in the video below 14-year-old Maddie has a b...
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is closed to the public on Thursday and Friday due to hazardous air quality conditions from the Canadian wildfire smoke.Officials said all court operations will be closed to the public from 12:30 p.m. on July 16 through Friday, July 17.All in-person hearings...
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