America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
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Michael Blackburn from Really Cool Comic Con talks with Brandon about how Really Cool Comic Con builds community and brings people together.
There is a heavy police presence at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.Police can be seen at the mall located near Evergreen Road and Michigan Avenue on July 3 at around 2 p.m.Police have not confirmed with Local 4 what happened at the mall.A witness, Weston Fantroy, told Local...
Sources are confirming to 7 News Detroit that multiple people have been shot at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. Watch our breaking news coverage: Sources say multiple people shot at Fairlane Mall in DearbornDearborn Police and Michigan State Police are on the scene. The mall has been evacuated....
Director of "Play or Get Played," Stoney Watts, joins Brandon Hudson in the studio to preview his newly released directorial debut and discuss his journey in the filmmaking industry.
The suspect accused of fatally stabbing someone inside their home before livestreaming the six-hour police standoff leading to their arrest was bound over last week on first-degree murder.Dominick Robinson, 31, has remained in custody at the Macomb County Jail on a $2 million bond since Dec. 12, ...
President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act one year ago, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Scripps News the law has helped lower Medicaid costs and reduce fraud.Oz claimed the Trump administration has prevented $42 billion in fr...
Lawmakers in Lansing have passed a $75 billion state budget with no new tax increases for the fiscal year after an overnight session.
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend urging Americans to protect themselves against mosquito bites.Federal health officials say West Nile virus cases are at a two-decade high to start 2026, with 48 cases reported through the end of Ju...
A lawsuit aiming to prevent the reopening of a nuclear power plant in Southwest Michigan was dismissed in a federal court last week.The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three environmental groups last fall in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, alleges that an exemption issue...
An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by a doctor, according to police records.A police report and body camera video reviewed by investigators with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix show that two Gilbert police officers saw signs o...
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is putting a festive spin on a classic dessert. This no-bake treat combines the flavors of tiramisu, cannoli and berry trifle into one easy-to-make dessert.Cannoli Cream Cookie Berry Trifle Whipped Cr...
President Donald Trump is returning to Mount Rushmore today to mark Americas 250th birthday with a flyover, remarks and a fireworks show.His last visit, in 2020, came during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.The president has joked in the past that ...
The Social Security Administration announced that it will issue limited-edition commemorative Social Security cards to children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.The commemorative cards will function the same as stand...
Michigan parasite cases nearly double in 3 days A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan is accelerating rapidly, state officials say. Cases nearly doubled in three days: 174 Tuesday, 228 Wednesday, more than 300 by Thursday—all tied to infections since June 22, roughly six times the state’s typical...
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of its traditional Ne...
Michigan lawmakers worked throughout the night and passed a fiscal year 2027 budget on Friday morning.Legislators from both sides of the aisle touted the passage of the $75.2 billion budget, that also includes a general fund total of $14.1 billion and a school aid budget of $19.8 billion.Todays b...
Michigan’s annual budget for next year is on it’s way to the governor’s desk for final approval after an all-night legislative session to finalize the state’s finances for fiscal year 2026-27.After missing the July 1 deadline to pass the annual budget, state legislators worked through the night t...
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
There are several metro Detroit beaches closed Friday leading into the Fourth of July weekend due to high bacteria levels.According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy's Beachguard portal, six beaches are closed as of 9 a.m. on Friday, July 3.The beaches are: St. Cla...
This holiday weekend comes with two big milestones. America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and the National Cherry Festival turns 100.The festival’s roots go back to 1910 when cherry growers held “Blessing of the Blossoms” ceremonies to honor the harvest.By 1925, it was of...
Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.It starts in 1715 — when French soldiers built Fort Michilimackinac in what is now Mackinaw Cit...
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.11-year-old girl missing after evening boat ride in Lake Erie, man found deadCrews are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing in Lake Erie. Authorities said the investig...
It’s one of the most important documents ever written. This year, it turns 250 years old.The document made us a country and gave us rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But how many of us really understand where those words came from or why they still matter today?We got a littl...
Crews are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing in Lake Erie.Authorities said the investigation began after a body was pulled from Lake Erie near Mienke’s Marina in Ohio on Thursday, July 2.After a few hours, police learned an 11-year-old girl was on a boat with the deceased man, as ...
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South D...
With July 4 falling on a Saturday this year, some organizations and businesses are closing Friday, one day ahead of Independence Day.Most nonessential federal offices, including the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will be closed Friday. Essential gover...
A child was going under. Bystanders had their phones out. A Metro Detroit man stripped down and jumped in.Alex told Local 4 his family went on a walk with their dog on June 20 when a stranger nearby noticed a child in distress in the water.“The guy says, ‘Hey, does he need help?’ And we look out,...
With fishing season in full swing, Bassmaster has unveiled its list of the 10 Best Bass Lakes in America, and Michigan is included.See more information in the video below Lake St. Clair named among top 10 best bass lakes in the U.S.In the new rankings, released on Wednesday, Lake St. Clair came i...
Several popular routes in the northern Lower Peninsula are closed during the July 4 weekend due to recent severe weather Up North.According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, extreme rainfall on Monday, June 29, caused more damage to portions of M-119, better known as the "Tunnel of Tr...
EXTREME HEAT WARNING: Most of Southeastern Michigan until 8:00 PM Thursday. Expect heat index values to go well above 100° for all of the region today, with air temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.HEAT ADVISORY: Sanilac County, MI until 8:00 PM Friday. Heat index values will soar into the mid to...
Whether you’re preparing for a summer book club or looking for a beach-day read, BridgeDetroit has got you covered with these recently released books written by Detroit authors or with a thematic connection to the city. Featured writings include historical novel, “A Fortune of Sand” by Ruta ...
The holiday weekend is officially here and local cities and municipalities are gearing up for a weekend full of fun and fireworks.That includes the big fireworks show in Clawson, happening Saturday night. But, the festivities at Clawson Park have already begun.You can see more coverage of the Fou...
A man is facing charges for allegedly making terroristic threats against an American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights.Christopher Andrew Lord, 35, was charged with false report or threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime.Police said Lord called the community center in...
U.S. Coast Guard members saved seven people from a burning boat near Detroit early Thursday morning after receiving a distress call.Just before 3 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Detroit watchstanders received a request for assistance from Joint Rescue Coordination Center Trenton about a 45-foot foot on ...
A majority of Americans are excited to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but are divided about President Donald Trumps role in the festivities, a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll finds.More than 7 in 10 Americans say they are very or somewhat excited to celebrate the nations milestone ...
A child was taken to a hospital after suffering a graze wound to the hand that police believe was self-inflicted.Police said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Thursday (July 2) in the 10200 block of Harvard Road.The child was transported to a Metro Detroit hospital for treatment. Police said t...
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, a group of more than 20 high school students from Troy traveled to Europe in June to learn about World War II firsthand and to honor fallen soldiers from their own community buried abroad.Before the trip, students at Troy Athens High School were tasked wi...
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