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New York bar Ray's officially opens Detroit location in Parker's Alley

A new bar has officially opened in Detroit's Parker Alley. The bar is called Ray's and aims to be a hometown bar, expanding to Detroit as its fourth location. The bar is a partnership between New York-based Authentic Hospitality, and NoHo Hospitality, which operates several bars ...

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

Find your voice and tell your story: Get involved in Detroit

Now is your chance to join the city’s compost program. And park, beach and creek cleanups are still happening. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Find your voice and tell your story: Get involved in Detroit...

Outlier Media (Detroit)Sep 2, 2026

2 dead, 15 possibly missing after flash flooding rips through Grand Canyon

At least two people are dead and around 15 are unaccounted for after flash flooding ripped through Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona over the weekend. The body of a 46-year-old man was found near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, park officials said. His identity and t...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 31, 2026

Vice President JD Vance speaks at Sterling Heights political event on Monday

Michigan Republicans and Vice President JD Vance arrived in Sterling Heights Monday to kick off a political campaign as the midterms quickly approach. The event, hosted by MAGA Inc., took place at a manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights on Monday afternoon. WATCH THE FULL SP...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 31, 2026

15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says

About 15 people may be missing at the Grand Canyon after a flash flood tore through the national park, destroying footbridges and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers and campers, according to park officials. The park service said a previous figure of 20 missing or unaccoun...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Disc Golf World Championships bring 300 athletes from 26 countries to Milford, Michigan

The PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships are underway in Milford, Michigan, marking the fourth time the event has been held in the state and the tournament's 44th edition overall. Nearly 300 athletes representing 26 countries are competing at Kensington Metro Park this...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Lincoln Park Days festival brings community together while funding year-round programs

Lincoln Park Days is back at Youth Center Park, bringing carnival rides, live music, food and fun to the community and raising money that supports local programs throughout the year. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Lincoln Park Days returns with rides, music and community impa...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

Rouge River fish surveys, ambush bugs, and Raptors on the River | Brother Nature

The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toi...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 28, 2026

Great Labor Day sales at Lowe's, Home Depot, Macy's, Wayfair and more

With a trade war intensifying between the U.S. and Canada, some appliances and electronics could soon get more expensive. But Labor Day sales already rolling out could help if you buy what you need now. RELATED STORY | Whirlpool hikes prices again as Iran War, inflation shake app...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

Vice President JD Vance to speak at Sterling Heights political event Monday

Michigan Republicans and Vice President JD Vance will be in Sterling Heights Monday as they kick off a political campaign as the midterms quickly approach. The event hosted by MAGA Inc. will take place at a manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights. In attendance, along with Van...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

El-Sayed campaigns across Metro Detroit as Michigan Senate race heats up

The Michigan race for U.S. Senate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed continues to heat up. The contest is drawing national attention and is one of several races that will help decide the balance of the Senate in 2027....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 26, 2026

Candidates hit the campaign trail as Senate race heats up

Abdul El-Sayed is getting ready to speak here at Farmington Hills Manor. It shows that now that we’re past the primaries, El-Sayed and his opponent, Mike Rogers, are out vying for this important Senate seat....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 26, 2026

DOJ shuts down China-sponsored hacking tools that targeted federal agencies

The Department of Justice says it has disrupted an long-running campaign by China-backed hackers to access computer systems for at least seven federal agencies or institutions. Affected entities include NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health...

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

Tarik Skubal to start against the Tigers Friday when Dodgers visit Detroit

Tarik Skubal will make his return to the Comerica Park mound this week when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Detroit Tigers. Skubal will pitch on Friday night during game one of the three-game series. Detroit traded Skubal to the Dodgers on Aug. 1, and his last start in Detroit w...

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

Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in over 40 states by end of 2026

Over 66 million Americans receive health care through Medicaid, and new work requirements tied to President Donald Trump's signature legislation are expected to take effect in more than 40 states by the end of the year. The changes stem from the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump ...

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

Max Clark, pitching staff help Tigers end six-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Rays

Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Clark's homer, the second of his career, gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fifth...

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

Dolly Parton dies at 80: Her genuine spirit lives on

Music journalist Gary Graff interviewed Dolly Parton many times -- and said her genuine nature will always be remembered: 'You felt like you were Dolly Parton's friend'...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 25, 2026

Founders Day brings free admission to national parks nationwide

The National Park Service is celebrating Founders Day on Tuesday with free admission to national parks nationwide. On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation creating the National Park Service. The day recognizes the agencys conservation and preservation effort...

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

Overdose prevention specialist shares how to save a life with Narcan

Too many Michigan families are affected every year by overdose deaths and emergencies. International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on Aug. 31. This year marks the 20th anniversary of that campaign. Jonathon Maxgay, overdose prevention specialist with the Alliance of Coaliti...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 24, 2026

US expands sanctions on Iran, puts other countries on notice

The Trump administration on Monday launched Operation Economic Outcast, a sweeping new sanctions campaign on what officials called "Economic D-Day." Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the effort as a sustained campaign targeting Iran's financial connections around the wor...

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

National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25

August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 23, 2026

Warren family honors teen lost to choking game with park bench, nonprofit

A Warren family is channeling grief into action after losing their 13-year-old to a deadly social media challenge. The city of Warren dedicated a bench at Butcher Park in his memory, and the family has launched a nonprofit aimed at helping other kids stay safe online. Justin Bern...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 21, 2026

Disc Golf World Championship returns to Michigan | Brother Nature

The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 21, 2026

Tarik Skubal in line to start against the Tigers when Dodgers visit Detroit

Tarik Skubal will likely make his return to the Comerica Park mound next weekend when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Detroit Tigers. Skubal is set to start Saturday for the Dodgers against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Dodgers using a six-man rotation, that sets up for Skuba...

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

Milford horse stable owner asks judge to return 38 horses seized by Oakland County

The owner of a Milford horseback riding stable is asking a judge to order Oakland County to return 38 horses seized last week following complaints about the animals’ care. Oakland County Animal Control removed the horses from High Vibe Trail Rides after receiving multiple complai...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 21, 2026

Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics faces final hurdles: Lawsuit, Legislature

The days and weeks ahead are crucial to the outcome of a ballot drive to ban campaign contributions by Michigan’s monopoly utilities . Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters If approved, the Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics ballot proposal could ban DTE Energy and Consumers En...

Planet DetroitAug 20, 2026

Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is making its official debut

Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The $1.6 billion-plus plan for redeveloping Detroit’s increasingly desolate Renaissance Center and then building a unique amenity-packed riverfront...

BridgeDetroitAug 18, 2026