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DTE provides update on power restoration efforts following Thursday storms

DTE Energy provided an update on power restoration efforts after storms swept through Metro Detroit Thursday. As of Friday morning, more than 250,000 customers are without power. Related --> Nearly 250,000 still without power across Metro Detroit Friday as severe storms continue ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in Metro Detroit on Friday

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe. High: 82. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65. SATURDAY: Cloud cover in the morning will give way to some late day sunshine. Co...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

More strong storms possible Friday after damaging winds tear through Metro Detroit

Southeast Michigan is cleaning up after another day of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damage across the region Thursday, including an area of concentrated damage on Detroit’s east side that the National Weather Service plans to survey Friday. Severe thunderstorms raced ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

Severe storms leave tree on Detroit home

There were some other trees down in the neighborhood but nothing of this magnitude. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of households are without power.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

FOX 2 Sports Wrap: The debut of the weekly football picks!

FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to debut their weekly football picks. They also preview Michigan and Michigan State's seasons, talk about the other teams they're watching in college football this season, and enjoy a golf shot going awry...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

Possible tornado on Detroit’s east side could be city’s first since 1997

The National Weather Service will survey damage Friday in parts of Detroit and nearby communities after a powerful line of thunderstorms moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, producing radar indications and damage consistent with a possible tornado. The survey is e...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

Dealing with trauma from job loss

Dr. Kimberly Nelms stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live while in-town to speak about trauma from being unemployed. Nelms says her purpose is to help those who are experiencing difficulty due to losing their job. Tune in to learn how she says anyone can bounce back from being laid off....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Graduates have concern about job market due to AI

Dr. Debra Mrock joins Fox 2 Detroit Live to speak with Brandon Hudson about how the workforce is changing, and how more people are being laid off due to artificial intelligence....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Livernois Art on the Avenue returns to Detroit's Avenue of Fashion this Saturday

DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Art on the Avenue is returning to Detroit's Livernois corridor this Saturday after a hiatus, celebrating the stretch of galleries and creatives that have made the Avenue of Fashion a hub for arts and culture. The free event runs from noon to 7 p.m. along Liv...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

DTE Power Outages: Hundreds of thousands impacted by storm

Already reeling from one round of storms the previous evening, people all around the region were without power in the early evening. From Southern Wayne County to Northern Oakland County, all the way west on the I-96 corridor in Livingston County and Michigan Avenue in Ann Arbor ...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Taking prostate health seriously

Men's health advocate, David Williams, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the importance of men getting screened for prostate cancer and other life changing conditions....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Leland tenants still waiting for compensation as Detroit bankruptcy fight continues

It’s been nearly 4 months since tenants were moved out of the Leland, and the questions of if, when, and how they would be compensated after this ordeal came down to two words on Thursday: Adequate Protection. Last Thursday, August 27 , federal bankruptcy Judge Maria Oxholm grant...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

Metro Detroit severe weather aftermath

The latest bout of bad weather that hammered Southeast Michigan has moved on with hundreds of thousands without power, several now-concluded tornado warnings, and a lot of cleanup....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Storms knock out power for more than 200K DTE customers across Metro Detroit

Strong storms knocked out power for more than 200,000 DTE Energy customers across Metro Detroit Thursday, leaving neighborhoods dark, streets blocked by debris, and residents scrambling to clean up the damage. Downed power lines, snapped trees, and piles of debris were reported a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

One of Detroit’s famous Boblo boats is finally open again

A boat many people thought was finished is making a major comeback in Detroit. The SS Ste. Clair has opened its doors as a floating museum . For those who grew up riding it to Boblo Island, the return is personal. The Ste. Claire is a beloved piece of Detroit history -- and now a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

WXYZ-TV to host U.S. Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed

WXYZ-TV is proud to be hosting a U.S. Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates have agreed to the debate, which will air on WXYZ on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Broadcast live from our studios at Broadcast House in Detroit, the debate will ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Wayne County tornado warning: What you need to know

Wayne County is under a tornado warning until 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing multiple tornadoes were located at 3:47 p.m. along a line from near West Bloomfield to Dixboro to near Saline. It was moving southeast at 45 mph, according to the National ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

RTA to expand express bus service between Detroit and Ann Arbor

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan announced Thursday that it will be expanding its express bus service between Detroit and Ann Arbor beginning next week. Citing increased rider demand, the RTA says it will add new weekday and weekend pickup and drop-off times t...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

National Weather Service confirms tornado in St. Clair County on Wednesday Evening

After the second round of severe weather moved through the region on Wednesday that brought a Tornado Warning to parts of St. Clair County, the National Weather Service has determined that a Tornado did touch down in part of the county. According to the National Weather Service i...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

Make the Most of Labor Day Weekend

It’s Labor Day Weekend! Whether you’re looking forward to an extra day off or searching for one last summer outing, here’s what’s happening around Metro Detroit. Arts, Beats, & Eats Royal Oak This festival for all-ages celebrates art, food, and music from Friday, September 4th th...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

More than 116,000 without power across metro Detroit after storms, DTE says

More than 116,000 people are without power across metro Detroit following storms on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Severe storms rolled through the area, and 113,371 people are without power, as of 12 p.m. Thursday, according to the DTE Outage map. Watch below: Storms brin...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

More than 90,000 without power after severe storms move through Metro Detroit

More than 90,000 DTE Energy customers are without power Thursday morning after severe storms brought powerful winds and torrential rain to the Metro Detroit area, causing flash flooding, downed power lines and tree limbs throughout the region. While the most intense thunderstorms...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

3 men sentenced in shooting death of 6-year-old Detroit boy killed by stray bullet

Three men were sentenced to prison for their roles in the shooting death of 6-year-old Rylee Love, who was killed by a stray bullet while playing in his bedroom. Demontrel Wilson, Deonate Cherry and Terrance Blue were sentenced in connection with the July 27, 2025, shooting near ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

Severe winds, large hail leave damage north of Metro Detroit, more storms possible

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds and hail as large as tennis balls across portions of Southeast Michigan Wednesday evening, while most of Metro Detroit escaped the storms following one of the hottest days of the summer. The most intense thunderstorms remained generall...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

After years of renovations, Detroit's historic Boblo boat opens as a floating museum

One of Detroit's most beloved pieces of history is welcoming visitors again. The S.S. Ste. Claire, one of the original vessels used to carry families to and from Boblo Island, has opened its lower deck as a floating museum at Riverside Marina, 150 St Jean, Detroit. Built in 1910,...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 2, 2026

Bedrock tells Detroiters its RenCen plan is ‘the only path forward’

Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Representatives of Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm made a forceful pitch for their $1.6 billion Renaissance Center redevelopment plan at the proposa...

BridgeDetroitSep 2, 2026

SMART to deploy 'cooling vehicles' across Metro Detroit amid extreme heat

SMART will be sending ‘cooling vehicles’ to six locations across Metro Detroit to help residents stay safe during Wednesday’s extreme heat. The paratransit vehicles will be made available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 to anyone seeking relief from the heat, with no SMART pass or...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 2, 2026

DraftKings hosting free gas giveaway in Detroit on Wednesday

DraftKings fans in Detroit will have a chance to fill up their gas tank for free on Wednesday as part of a nationwide promotion to celebrate the start of football season. The DraftKings Gameday promotion will kick off at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. at the Sunoco gas station on L...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 2, 2026

Detroit will lose nearly an hour and a half of daylight in September

With fall on the horizon and the calendar flipping to September, we continue to lose daylight each day with earlier sunsets. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, when we fall back and the sun really begins to set early. Before that happens, we'll continue to lose daylight...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 2, 2026

Metro Detroit’s storm chances continue midweek amid hot, humid weather

The second day of September will feel more like the middle of summer across Metro Detroit. Temperatures are expected to climb into the lower 90s Wednesday as high humidity pushes heat indices into the upper 90s to 100 degrees. The combination of heat, humidity and an approaching ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 2, 2026

Fake flyer promising free groceries sends hundreds to Detroit market

Hundreds of people lined up at Mike's Fresh Market on Livernois Avenue on Detroit's west side, expecting to receive free groceries only to find out the giveaway was never real. Watch Carli's story in the video player below: Fake flyer sends hundreds to Detroit market for fake giv...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Prost! Here are 2026 Oktoberfest events in metro Detroit

As we move through September, the colors will start to change on the trees, the air starts to get a little crisp, and many people will look to get outside and celebrate Oktoberfest in metro Detroit. The annual German festival in Munich, Germany is celebrated at breweries througho...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Hot and humid to kick off September in Metro Detroit

September 1st marks the start of meteorological Fall, yet it’s feeling much more like the heart of Summer across Southeast Michigan. Afternoon highs today will reach the low 90s. When the humidity is factored in, it will feel more like the mid 90s to near 100° this afternoon into...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 1, 2026