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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

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

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

Greektown businesses look to rebound as $20M redesign nears completion

A portion of Brush Street that runs through the neighborhood reopened to traffic Friday, marking a major milestone in a project that has been years in the making. “It’s been about eight years from the time we started meeting with architects to do a vision, and today, opening up B...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 26, 2026

Increased beef imports still haven't brought relief for high consumer prices

The government has imported thousands of pounds of beef, but prices for consumers have remained stubbornly high. The Farm Bureau Federation tracked ground beef prices at 41 grocery stores across 22 states. It found the average price only dropped $0.16 a pound, from $7.29 to $7.13...

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

Trump's AI empire, a ballroom under scrutiny, and a 9-year-old's $118K mistake

On this episode of Catch Me Up, Jon Leiberman digs into a new Washington Post analysis tying the Trump family's business empire to the AI boom and the possible conflicts between the president's personal investments and his administration's AI policy. Plus: CNN, MS NOW and Politic...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 25, 2026

AAA study: Owning and operating a new car now costs nearly $13,000 a year

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, AAA says the sticker price is only part of the cost drivers need to consider. AAAs 2026 Your Driving Costs study finds the average annual cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $12,863, or $1,071.92 per month. Watch Alicia Smith's video re...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 25, 2026

Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's coast as Nolo takes aim at Hawaii

Residents of Mexicos Pacific coast piled sandbags to protect beachfront shops and evacuated homes, while Hawaiis Big Island braced for potentially catastrophic flooding as two separate storms threatened their shores on Thursday. Hurricane Polo poured bands of heavy rain across Me...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Apple begins lease program for phones and other devices

Apple will now let you lease your iPhone just like a car. The company is trying to entice more customers with leasing options for some phones, watches, computers and iPads. Its latest phone models can cost as much as $2,000. Leases for phones will start at about $18 a month, but ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

These 4 businesses are coming to Partridge Creek mall this fall

The Mall at Partridge Creek is welcoming four new tenants this season — including a new restaurant concept — that management says will “bring fresh energy” to the Macomb County shopping center. The open-air mall, located off Hall and Romeo Plank roads in Clinton Township, is home...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 24, 2026

How to shop smarter for dietary supplements

Nearly 60% of Americans now take dietary supplements, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open looking at 25 years of data. With so many options on store shelves, knowing which ones you actually need, and which ones are worth your money, can be a challenge. Shopper...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Aldi expands prepared food offerings with new meal line

In the ongoing quest to stretch grocery budgets, Aldi is introducing new options. The discount grocery chain has rolled out a line of fresh, ready-made meals. The lineup includes single-serving and family-sized options priced from $8 to $15. The meals will begin appearing in some...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe and laid off 900...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Previously banned media outlets regain White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have regained access to the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to restore press credentials to news organizations immediately. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Ban on White House press access stays in place while judge co...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Costco opening 10 new US locations in October and November

Costco announced plans to open 10 new U.S. locations this fall, including five set to open next month. Costco currently operates 690 U.S. locations across 47 states. The company will open stores in October in Lee's Summit, Missouri; The Colony, Texas; Amherst, New York; Lawrence,...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 23, 2026

DNR & partners rescue 27 lake sturgeon stranded in Upper Peninsula river channel

The Michigan DNR and several other partners have rescued more than two dozen lake sturgeon that were stranded in low-water conditions in the Upper Peninsula. According to the DNR, crews worked with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO)...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 23, 2026

One ingredient, multiple meals: Versatile foods that stretch your grocery budget

How often do you buy a vegetable, spice, or bag of lettuce that gets used once, forgotten about, and thrown away? With grocery prices weighing heavily on family budgets, shoppers are looking for ways to spend less and cook smarter and that often means rethinking what goes in the ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 23, 2026

Peloton is releasing its cheapest treadmill yet as it bets on running for a turnaround

Peloton is launching its cheapest treadmill yet, in the hope that runnings surging popularity will spur sales. The fitness equipment maker announced Tuesday it will soon release a $2,195 treadmill called the Tread Flex. Thats about $1,000 cheaper than its current lineup, and also...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

New owner plans $8-10M renovation to restore Detroit's historic Hotel Yorba

A new owner has plans to restore Hotel Yorba, a landmark building in southwest Detroit that the city ordered vacated last year. Kahlil Assad purchased the hotel, located at the corner of Hubbard Street and West Lafayette, for $1.8 million. He estimates the building will need roug...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Soulja Boy to headline Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford Motor Company

Soulja Boy will be headlining this year’s Hob Nobble Gobble, presented by Ford Motor Company. The Hob Nobble Gobble is a fundraiser for The Parade Company, with support from 2,000 guests of all ages to produce America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White. Produced by...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 22, 2026

Despite AI boom, consumers remain wary of using it to shop

Heading into a major shopping season, you might expect consumers to be leaning on artificial intelligence. The reality is more complicated. A recent survey found that many customers still have concerns about the technology. Just 43% of consumers said they believe AI will make hol...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Gluten-free flour and pizza mix recalled over hidden wheat risk

Gluten-free flour, bread mix and pizza mix products have been recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat gluten. GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix. The company says people with celiac dis...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Livestream: Detroit Economic Club holds meeting with Sen. Peters joining

The Detroit Economic Club is meeting Tuesday, and Sen. Gary Peters will join. The meeting is set to begin at 12 p.m. on Sept. 22. More information about the meeting can be found here. You can watch the event live when it begins in the video at the top of this article....

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 22, 2026

Michigan company that owns 54 Wendy's locations files for bankruptcy protection

One of the largest U.S. franchisees for Wendy's has filed for bankruptcy protection after the restaurant chain tried to terminate its franchise agreement. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendys restaurants in 15 states, said in a statement last week it intends to k...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Workers should brace for biggest health insurance cost jump in decades

Employers are bracing for double-digit increases in healthcare costs, and small businesses could face the biggest squeeze. A new survey from consulting firm Marsh shows employers expect health benefit costs to rise 8.2% per employee in 2027 the highest increase since 2003. Withou...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Mother stabbed and killed behind downtown Detroit Chipotle restaurant

A 34-year-old mother was stabbed to death behind a downtown Detroit Chipotle restaurant while on a smoke break during the final 30 minutes of her shift, and her family is now speaking out about the woman they say had turned her life around. Jaqouya Wix was attacked Sunday afterno...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Study: Housing aid costs more, but serves few additional families

A housing program in Hawaii is getting more expensive, but not necessarily helping more people. A new study from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization found that the program is facing growing financial pressure as rising rents make it increasingly expensive to h...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Christian McCaffrey joins elite company with his 100th career touchdown

Christian McCaffrey put himself in some elite company with two short touchdown runs. McCaffrey's two 1-yard TDs in a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday made him the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era to reach 100 career touchdowns and the third player ever with ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Paramount reportedly reaches deal to settle case challenging Warner buyout

Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the companys buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, a person familiar with the matter told the AP. Th...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Wasps showing up in bigger numbers across metro Detroit this fall, experts say

Wasps are showing up in bigger numbers across metro Detroit this fall and pest experts say some of the nests forming in residential yards are large enough to pose a serious danger. Rochester Cider Mill owner Trevor Barkham said the insects have become a persistent problem at his ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Vitrine Fshion Week

Jamie Sherrod sits down with Susan Rogal, Owner of Vitrine in Plymouth, to discuss fashion week and the store's upcoming fashion show.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Mbappé partnership signals On’s growing challenge to Nike

French football star Kylian Mbapp has signed a new sponsorship deal with sportswear brand On, following the end of his roughly 20-year relationship with Nike. The Swiss-based company announced Friday that Mbapp will become a global ambassador for On and work directly with Ons pro...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent

This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan A new state audit shows that-one third of $182.5 million spent to boost worker skills went to orientation for new hires instead. The audit also criticized the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for its regional oversight, sayi...

BridgeDetroitSep 19, 2026

Truckers hit hard by skyrocketing Diesel prices

They say it’s pretty brutal and these prices are high enough to affect their business. A lot of them are just filling up for what they need — not all the way if they don’t have to. Some of these trucks only get around 5 miles a gallon if they’re hauling something heavy. Remember ...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Parents charged after 3-year-old shot and killed at Pontiac apartment

The parents of a 3-year-old Pontiac boy who was shot and killed last week are now facing charges over failing to safely store the gun. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced the charges Friday against Kasharae Kristine Herron, 31, and Michael Duriel Lacy, 40. Their 3-...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

CEOs now earn 325 times more than workers, report says

Americas chief executives are getting paid more than ever. A report from the Economic Policy Institute found that CEO pay at the top 350 companies rose 14% in 2025 to an average of $28 million. That means CEOs now make roughly 325 times as much as a typical worker. In 1965, CEOs ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Toys ‘R’ Us comeback: Retailer opening 120 new stores this holiday season

Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the country this holiday season as the toy retailer continues to expand its U.S. presence. The new locations will bring the total number of Toys R Us stores in the U.S. to 160. This is a major moment for Toys R Us as we signif...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

7-Eleven customers can fill almost any container with Slurpees on Saturday

Start looking for your craziest containers. 7-Eleven is bringing back a fan-favorite tradition on Saturday. Customers can bring almost any container to fill with a Slurpee for less than $2. The company says unusual items such as popcorn buckets or fish bowls are allowed. RELATED ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Warren Buffett cedes Berkshire Hathaway chairmanship after decades at helm

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the $1 trillion conglomerate for more than 50 years. Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately, the company said Friday. His son, Howard, will...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Sports fans spending nearly $1,900 a year for tickets, merch and streaming

The NFL season has kicked off, and the MLB postseason is days away, but following all of your favorite teams just keeps getting more expensive. Sports fans are spending an average of $1,899 on their teams this year, according to a survey by debt settlement company National Debt R...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Store brands are winning over shoppers and challenging big names

Your favorite name brand may be losing ground to the store brand. A new report says private-label products like Costco's Kirkland, Walmart's Great Value, and Target's Up & Up are grabbing a bigger share of shoppers' wallets. The trend extends beyond groceries, with store-brand pr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026