What to know: Ramzi Braham of Bloomfield Township faces a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Police said Braham allegedly yelled at customers, claimed he was a terrorist, and referenced explosions inside a 7-Eleven. The incident occurred at the store at 4890 W. Maple Road in Bl...
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Early voting begins Saturday across Detroit, giving voters their first chance to cast ballots in person ahead of Election Day. The start of early voting comes as Michigan remains firmly in the national political spotlight, with former President Barack Obama scheduled to campaign ...
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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. today for all Southeast Michigan counties except Lenawee County. Fog may reduce visibility during the morning commute, so allow extra time on the roads and use low-beam headlights. Fog will be a recurring concern through Monday morn...
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Michigan’s next governor will inherit a literacy crisis. In 2015, half of Michigan’s third graders were proficient or better in English language arts. By 2026, that number had fallen to just 38.2% — the lowest in the history of the M-STEP. That means more than six out of ten thir...
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In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Two proposals will appear on the November ballot for all Michigan voters. Propo...
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Two recent train crashes involving vehicles are raising new concerns about railroad crossing safety across southeast Michigan. On Thursday morning, an Amtrak train headed to Chicago from Pontiac collided with a Priority Waste truck near the border of Wayne and Westland in the are...
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The Ann Arbor City Council has formally adopted a Bill of Rights for people experiencing homelessness. The resolution outlines protections for unhoused residents, including access to emergency medical care and the ability to use certain public spaces without being targeted becaus...
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A Metro Detroit mother who lost her 3-year-old daughter in a tragic school accident nearly a decade ago says her family is reliving that pain after learning the attorney who represented them in a wrongful death lawsuit has been disbarred and ordered to pay restitution. The State ...
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What to know: A leak from a tank trailer in Toledo, Ohio, prompted an emergency response. Hundreds of residents were ordered to evacuate, while others were told to shelter in place. Dozens of people were taken to the hospital. Officials have not released details about their condi...
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The race for governor in Ohio is making national headlines tonight, driven by a controversial attack ad from Trump-endorsed candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The multi-million dollar ad features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, accusing her of lying about ...
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What to know: Shooting in Midtown: One person was shot in the leg in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. When: Thursday, Oct. 22, at about 9:30 p.m. Where: The 700 block of West Willis Street. Victim’s condition: The victim was listed in stable condition and taken to a local hospital...
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What to know: Parishioners at St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy Catholic Church are fighting to preserve weekend masses after two Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring proposals would eliminate Saturday and Sunday services. The potential loss of weekend masses threatens a Forgotten Harve...
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A recent survey shows that the majority of Midwesterners wouldn’t have enough money to cover their living expenses if they lost their job.
