Fire crews are responding to a massive fire at an apartment complex on Webb Street on Detroit’s west side Thursday morning. According to residents at the scene, the fire broke out at the Russell Woods apartment complex around 5 a.m. By 5:30 a.m., large flames could be seen emanating through the r...
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Southeast Michigan is in for a continued stretch of quiet fall weather, with plenty of sunshine, dry conditions and mild afternoon temperatures. A ridge in the jet stream will keep storm systems away from the Great Lakes through the weekend, while clear skies allow temperatures t...
government
Q. How do I apply for an accessible absentee ballot? A. Voters with print disabilities may apply for an accessible electronic absentee voter ballot that can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to the local clerk. The absentee request form is available in Large Prin...
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The DHC says too few tenants qualified for mortgages. Some tenants say the agency’s own blunders blocked them from homeownership. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit Housing Commission pauses home sales as tenants struggle to qualify...
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Detroit fire crews are on scene battling a large fire at a two-story apartment building on the city's west side early Thursday morning. The fire is on Webb St. near La Salle Blvd., which is near the Durfee Innovation Society and Central High School. The Detroit Fire Department te...
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A crash involving a semi-truck has shut down all westbound lanes of I-94 at M-59 in Chesterfield Township Thursday morning. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Drive Map , the crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. The accident occurred near North River Road, c...
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With less than two weeks until Election Day, many Michigan voters say affordability remains their top concern, from the cost of filling up their gas tanks to paying for groceries. During Wednesday night's U.S. Senate debate, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed addr...
government
In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Voters in Lenawee County will see local proposals, including city, township, and school district-specific proposals...
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson faced questions about education in a debate. In the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV and moderated by morning co-anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp, the candidates answered questions on topics...
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked in a debate about their stance on data centers. In the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV and moderated by morning co-anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp, the candidates answered quest...
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Voters in Commerce Township and the Village of Wolverine Lake are facing a major choice at the ballot box this November. Proponents say an $18.6 million dollar bond proposal would fund a major expansion of local non-motorized pathways and would connect neighborhoods to schools, p...
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Michigan Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faced off in what was a largely on-topic debate with limited interruptions, covering key issues including the economy, trade, tariffs, gas prices and conflict in the Middle East. The debate, held inside the 7 News Detroi...
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Students going to class at Ferndale Middle and High Schools may see some increased police presence after school officials say they discovered a threatening message in the restroom....
