A Wayne County woman turned a $700 prize into a $100,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy online instant game.The 80-year-old-woman chose to remain anonymous. “I was bored one night after my husband went to bed, so I logged on to my Lottery account to play some games,”...
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Nearly 1,000 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water.As of 9:30 a.m. on July 8, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 992 cyclosporiasis cases across the state since June 22. On Tuesday, health offic...
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The Maine Democratic Party appears to be preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will drop out of the U.S. Senate race.Platner said Monday that he is weighing his next steps after a woman came forward and accused him of raping her. Platner has denied the allegation.Platner would have to...
A person standing on the Detroit River shoreline 50 years ago would hesitate to touch the water, according to the Friends of the Detroit River’s McKenzi Waliczek. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters The Detroit River has transformed dramatically as a result of cleanu...
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.Its the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republ...
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.HBO Max's emergency room series "The Pitt" was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best drama series, bes...
The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the $600 million mark.Nobody won Tuesday nights drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $604 million for Fridays drawing.The lump-sum cash option is estimated at about $266 million.RELATED STORY | Changes are coming to the Mega Millions lottery. Here's...
Thousands remain without power on day five of no electricity following severe storms
Yet another brutal heat dome is set to roast part of the United States starting this weekend as part of a major weather pattern change.The East Coast was in the hot seat last week and the West is next up for a heat dome a large area of high pressure that stalls over an area, trapping heat and dr...
A 39-year-old Detroit man is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting the mother of his children during a domestic dispute at a home on Sunday.The defendant — identified at his arraignment on Tuesday as James Henry Few IV — is employed at the C.W. Morris - J.W. Henry Funeral Home, his famil...
A Wayne County woman turned a $700 prize into a $100,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy online instant game.The 80-year-old-woman chose to remain anonymous. “I was bored one night after my husband went to bed, so I logged on to my Lottery account to play some games,”...
The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.The festival will be held at the Woodhaven Community Center on Hall and West Road off of I-75 from July 9-12.Here’s what the event will offerAll-day ride pass for more ...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is formally requesting that Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health amid speculation about the 84-year-old senators condition.McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 but has not disclosed why. Senate Republicans insist he is conscious and communicatin...
This summer, your library card can get you access to a Michigan Activity Pass for free.The pass offers over 500 partnerships and discounts at parks, campgrounds, museums and spots across the Michigan.Click here to activate the free Michigan Activity Pass and browse perks statewide.Brigette Felix ...
A mobile market is coming to Wayne County to help bring fresh food to neighborhoods in need.The Well Wayne Fresh Truck Mobile Market has been created by a partnership from Eastern Market and Wayne County.The truck will make regular stops at senior housing, woman, infant and children clinics and h...
Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.The bloody red shrimp is about half an inch long, bright red, hides in rocks during the day, and glows if you shine a flas...
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an operation Tuesday, the agency said.The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, ignored comma...
The Rocket Classic is coming to Detroit later this summer, giving Detroit-area golf fans something to look forward to, with the PGA Tour event at the Detroit Golf Club happening July 30-August 2.Here is a list of the amenities fans in attendance can look forward to: The Rocket Dream Nine, a 9-hol...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year.Well give them the right to make P...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for the publics help to locate gray foxes in the state.The DNR reports that the state has populations of the red fox and the gray fox, but says the gray fox is much more elusive. Wildlife researchers are currently working to understand the di...
Just in time for summer, Krispy Kreme and the Girl Scouts are teaming up for a sweet treat.The doughnut chain will offer three new flavors inspired by Girl Scout cookies: Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups and Coconut Caramel.The Thin Mints doughnut is a glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing, topped with ...
A gas line was damaged at the Highland Towers, 25225 Greenfield Road.
The man accused of killing a 40-year-old Sterling Heights woman in a fatal hit-and-run while driving drunk in Detroit last fall was sentenced on Tuesday to 6-15 years in prison.Cameron Lee Sims, 24, of Farmington Hills, faced five charges in connection to the Sept. 5 collision, including operatin...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press A Michigan cash aid program is expanding out of state for the first time. Rx Kids, which kicked off in Flint more than two years ago offeri...
Residents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck hit a gas main.Southfield Fire Chief Joey Thorington said a garbage truck struck a 3-inch gas main below the shutoff at Highland Towers on July 8 at around 8:30 a.m., and they weren...
Oil prices have fallen to levels seen before the Iran war, but airfares have not followed suit.According to Deutsche Bank, airfares are up 15% to 20% from a year ago, while jet fuel prices have fallen 35% since April.The consumer price index put out by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed t...
Officials say a truck on the property struck a gas line, causing the leak.
A St. Clair County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly beating and strangling his girlfriend for days. He is also accused of shooting her phone to keep her from calling 911.Michigan State Police said troopers responded to the 1200 block of Holmes Road on July 5 at around 11 a.m. for a ...
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.Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for sourceMore than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to p...
Residents of a senior living apartment building in Southfield were evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak.The Southfield Fire Department told 7 News Detroit that a garbage truck struck a gas line near Highland Towers. That's located at 25225 Greenfield Road. Officials were evacuating th...
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
Democrats are working to gain control of the Senate for the first time since 2014, but the path is steep requiring wins in 8 of 11 competitive races.It has been a dozen years since Democrats led the Senate. Half of those required wins involve defending seats Democrats already hold in Minnesota, ...
A man in his 30s is dead after being found wounded inside a car that crashed on the city's west side.
More than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received more than 700 reports of cyclosporiasis si...
It’s time for a summer reset. As adults, we often prioritize everything else: the kids’ activities, work, household chores -- and you’ve done nothing for yourself. That pattern can go on for days, weeks, or months, and then you realize you’re completely drained.But there are easy strategies to tr...
How do we take care of ourselves when we are so busy working and taking o stress and exhaustion because we are taking care of everything and everyone else? You can start with easy ways to improve mental health, from prioritizing time for hobbies to the healing powers of an hour of sound therapy, ...
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
The Detroit Pistons have traded guard Marcus Sasser to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.The deal was first reported last week by longtime NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer with The Stein Line. ESPN's Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk reported on Tuesday evening that Sas...
A man in his 30s is dead after being found wounded inside a car that crashed on the city's west side.
The intersection of Teggerdine and M-59 is what is driving one driver crazy.Mike Coffey writes, The light at the intersection of Teggerdine and M59 needs to be better timed with the addition of a left hand turn arrow for the north and southbound traffic on Teggerdine onto M59.The email goes on to...
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