Families in a one-mile radius of a HAZMAT incident in northern Toledo have been ordered to evacuate. Video from overnight shows a haze in the air near the area of the Sterling Pipe and Tube Facility. Watch the latest update from Sara Molina in Toledo in the video below HAZMAT incident forces evac...
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Dense fog is impacting parts of Southeast Michigan this morning, with the most widespread visibility concerns closer to the Ohio state line. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Monroe and Lenawee counties until 10 AM. Clear skies and light easterly to southeasterly winds are dr...
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Toledo Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a hazardous materials release at Sterling Pipe and Tube, 1050 Progress Ave near Enterprise Blvd in North Toledo....
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Menopause is something every woman will experience -- but for many, the changes that come with it can be surprising and sometimes misunderstood. Local 4’s Karen Drew sat down with Dr. Carrie Leff, a menopause specialist, for the ‘Local Blend’ podcast. They talk about HRT, weight ...
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Free transportation services for students and seniors visiting two Detroit cultural institutions would be on the horizon for Wayne and Oakland county residents if Nov. 3 voters pass an operating millage request. The “Yes to Our Story” campaign from the Detroit Historical Society ...
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As of Oct. 20, 2026, if you still need to register to vote, you must do it at Detroit City Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave. #200 Detroit, MI 48226. Here’s what to do. Step 1. Check your registration First, verify if you are already registered by putting your information into https...
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Curious by nature, this Detroiter finds learning and her work with Documenters “empowering.” Outlier Media · Dana Stuckey · Meet Carole Hawke-Diop, this month’s featured Detroit Documenter...
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A hazmat scene is unfolding in Toledo causing an evacuation for residents Wednesday morning.
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Ohio officials have issued evacuation orders overnight for residents within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials spill in northern Toledo, near the Michigan-Ohio border. It’s not yet clear what sort of hazardous materials were released, however officials have called it a ch...
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Homeowners, teens, job seekers and people without medical insurance have a bunch of resources on offer this week. Outlier Media · Dan Ignacio and Lynelle Herndon · Fix up your home, care for yourself and community: Get involved in Detroit...
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked during a debate how they would address high gas prices in the state. In the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial debate, hosted by WDIV and moderated by morning co-anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp, the can...
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What to know: El Hadji-Losany Doumbouya of Ypsilanti faces a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a criminal complaint filed Oct. 19 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The charge follows an Oct. 15 search at a home on ...
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked during a debate how they would manage SNAP benefits in the state. One in eight Michiganders live in poverty. As of Oct. 1, Michigan pays 75% of the cost of running SNAP, up from 50%. The state will also ha...
