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DTE, Consumers Energy sue Michigan over new campaign finance restrictions
What to know: Major Michigan utilities are suing: CMS Energy, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, DTE Electric and DTE Gas filed a federal lawsuit Nov. 5 challenging Michigan’s new campaign finance law. The lawsuit targets Proposal 2: Approved by Michigan voters Nov. 3, the ballot init...
business
Taylor candy store warns businesses after customer allegedly uses fake $50 bill
A Taylor candy store owner is warning other local businesses to be cautious after he says someone used a counterfeit $50 bill to buy candy Wednesday night. WATCH full report here: Taylor candy store warns businesses after customer allegedly uses fake $50 bill Steve Sikora, owner ...
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Michigan environmental news: Monroe County nuclear plant alert sent in error
Monroe County sends Fermi 2 alert by mistake; officials say no emergency Some Monroe County residents received an emergency alert Thursday morning about the Fermi 2 nuclear plant, but officials say it was sent by mistake and no emergency exists. Michigan State Police said the she...
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Sterling Heights explores passenger rail connection to downtown Detroit and beyond
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. Could a passenger train soon connect Sterling Heights to downtown Detroit? City leaders are pushing to explore the concept. Inside Sterling Heights City Hall, research is underway exploring whether a passenger train could directly connect the city to downt...
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Washtenaw County deputies won't be charged in deadly January shooting of unarmed man
No criminal charges will be filed against Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies who are accused of shooting and killing John Jenuwine in January.
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Sumpter Township police millage passes by 96 votes, saving department from deep cuts
What to know: Voters in Sumpter Township narrowly passed a police millage in the November general election by just 96 votes. The millage had previously failed in the primary election. Township officials warned that if it failed again, the department was at risk of closing. Townsh...
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Dylan Larkin banner taken down at Little Caesars Arena
The Detroit Red Wings took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. However, all eyes are on the spiraling Dylan Larkin drama. Wings fans FOX 2 spoke with have a lot of feelings about the situation....
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Democrats expected to push for tougher data center regulations
The lawmakers FOX 2 spoke with say they are still wrapping their heads around what the new legislation could look like. But some AI companies are already making their own policy changes in response to Washington’s new direction. OpenAI released a new series of data center commitm...
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Detroit restaurant owner, Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles, charged in Michigan tax case
What to know: Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles owner Ronald Bartell, 44, of Detroit, is facing felony charges over alleged violations of Michigan tax law. The business, Kuzzo’s LLC, is also charged alongside Bartell, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Bartell and the ...
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Eastpointe massage parlor shut down after police find alleged illegal sexual services
What to know: B&W Comfort Spa on Kelly Road in Eastpointe is facing complaints from neighboring businesses over suspected illegal activity and alleged sexual solicitation. The massage parlor is located in a strip mall alongside a hair salon, clothing store, and day care center. N...
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Future of data centers in question as Midterm Election results slam AI industry
Democrats are looking to push tougher regulations on data centers just two days after regaining control of Congress and state lawmakers are following suit. Meantime, the AI industry is trying to regain its footing after a sharp reaction on Wall Street following Tuesday's midterm ...