A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in Redford Township. At around 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, Redford Township police officers responded to the area of Glendale and Woodbine, where they found a man in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a h...
Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period ends Sunday ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, but some local jurisdictions will continue offering early voting on Monday. A new change in Michigan election law allows local jurisdictions to extend early voting through the Monday befor...
Multiple people were killed and several more injured in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant.
4Warn Weather - Scattered rain and thunderstorms have been moving through the region throughout Saturday thanks to a low pressure system to the southwest. Slow to move eastward, this system will bring Southeast Michigan more chances for rain overnight and into Sunday. Although ma...
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said. The shooter was among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference. Police were still trying to determine th...
President Donald Trump knows the world hangs on his every word. Now he wants you to pay for it. The social media posts of the world's most powerful man are going on sale Saturday when his Truth Social business begins offering sneak peeks of them to Wall Street traders willing to ...
A bomb detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing at least three people, including the bomber, Russian state media said, citing local officials. At least 21 people were also injured when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in M...
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on "The Sopranos," told The Associated Press that he learned of his...
A boil water advisory is in effect for all Village of Holly water customers after a high-pressure water main break Saturday disrupted service and reduced water pressure in parts of the community....
On Sunday, August 2, Spotlight on the News will interview Dr. Stan Humphries, Co-Founder of the new Democracy Test Kitchen , a non-partisan, civic engagement, voter information platform free to the public. Why is this transparent and action-oriented election tool being launched i...
One of the golfers playing at this week's Rocket Classic accidentally ended up in Canada a mistake many metro Detroiters have made in the past. On Tuesday night, Michael Kim shared a story on X that he always goes to a "solid Korean bbq restaurant" when he's in Detroit. He invite...
A giant dome built from more than 100,000 recycled bottle caps is one of the standout attractions at this year's Belle Isle Art Fair, turning discarded materials into a colorful, large-scale art installation with a message about sustainability. See the full story in the video bel...
A 22-year-old Livonia man faces multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted Detroit officers by discharging a fire extinguisher during three separate incidents tied to street takeovers and drag racing investigations....
Suren, an 18-year-old camel who spent most of her life at the Detroit Zoo, has passed away after a compassionate euthanization. According to the Detroit Zoo, Suren has experienced increasing discomfort and mobility challenges from osteoarthritis. Her animal care and veterinary te...
Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating "safely." Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks i...
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Faced with a narrow path to winning control of the U.S. House, Democrats are seeing fresh opportunity in a northeast Ohio congressional seat where the Republican incumbent is facing mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out dispute with his ex-wi...
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A man died after being found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle early Saturday morning in Redford Township. Police believe the shooting was targeted and are asking for the public's help identifying those responsible....
Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 33 civilians in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, authorities said. The strikes follow a major Russian attack two days earlier that killed at least 10...
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, Kuwait said it responded to a new round of drone attacks from Iran while a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Mea...
Hundreds of veterans and their families gathered at Washtenaw Community College for Vet Fest, a one-stop event designed to connect veterans with services and resources they may not know are available. Now in its fifth year, the event brings together key organizations and support ...
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan , a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here . The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Michigan Public Service C...
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This story also appeared in Planet Detroit This article first appeared on Planet Detroit and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Overview: Michigan regulators approve air quality permit for Marathon Petroleum’s Southwe...
A family of eight in West Michigan was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a burning home. According to police, Kristopher “Kris” Karolkiewicz shot and killed his wife, Amanda “Mandy” Karolkiewicz, 39, and their six children before taking his own life. Related --> Ottawa ...
A senior dog named Lucy was left severely injured after the Livonia family said she was attacked by another dog before the Fourth of July weekend. The family is still searching for answers. The incident has cost the family $15,000 in emergency veterinary care and left them emotio...
In case you missed it -- the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic this week. The new bridge connects I-75 in Detroit to Highway 401 in Ontario. The Detroit Regional Chamber called it “the most consequential infrastructure project in the state.” ---> Why the Gordie H...
A 7-year-old Detroit boy got a birthday surprise from his favorite rapper after losing both his arms in a dog attack earlier this year. Romell Frazier Jr. got a birthday call from Kendrick Lamar and a surprise invitation to come visit the rapper in Los Angeles at his 7 th birthda...
Residents in a Taylor neighborhood had their garbage sitting out for nearly a week before it was finally collected. Bob Trezona and his neighbors say trash is supposed to be collected every Monday. But when we spoke with Trezona on a Friday evening, the garbage was still sitting ...
It’s the final weekend of campaigning for the Democrats running to take on Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in November.
A boat on the water in Harrison Township exploded, injuring four people. Two of them remain hospitalized as of Friday night.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed have several campaign events ahead of Tuesday’s primary as tensions heat up. Tonight, Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed was stumping in Dearborn just days before voters decide whether he or Congresswoman Haley Steven...
A Detroit-area woman says nearly her entire sneaker collection was stolen from a Public Storage unit in Oak Park days after she moved her belongings there. The storage facility is located at 8 Mile and Greenfield roads. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Woman says about 250 p...
The owner says he has had the boat for about four years and has never experienced any problems. This was the first time they had taken it out on the water this year....
Plymouth Township is grappling with a wave of board departures after Trustee Mark Clinton submitted a resignation letter citing what he describes as the "deceitful nature" of township leadership. Clinton's resignation is the third this year and comes less than halfway through his...
A large family is dead in central Ukraine. The missile that killed them wasn't even Russian. It came from a supply chain that now runs through Moscow, Pyongyang, and Tehran. Parents Artem and Olena Voronov and at least three of their children died when a ballistic missile fired b...
The Detroit Lions wrapped up day three of training camp Friday, with running back Jahmyr Gibbs sitting out for the third consecutive day and two defensive players leaving practice for injury evaluations. Defensive tackle Alim McNeil left the field midway through practice to be ev...
This week on Catch Me Up, we investigate the latest in the fast-moving outbreak of Ebola in Africa. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has expanded by thousands of cases in the last week and has become the fastest-growing such outbreak in the Democratic Republic o...
A Howell man has gone to extraordinary lengths for his pet capybara building her a custom room, a personal swimming pool and helping her amass hundreds of thousands of social media followers. Steve Spisz describes his nearly 4-year-old capybara, Daisy, as a bit of a diva. Watch J...
Federal prosecutors are requesting the dismissal of an indictment charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected the Justice Departments conclusion that problems with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stemmed from a flawed renovation rather than vandalism. I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on th...
Michigan’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, and voters will decide which Democratic candidate will vie for the seat being left vacant by a retiring Gary Peters....
As part of his agreement, additional charges of tampering with evidence, felony murder and unlawful imprisonment were dismissed. Emotional impact statements were made, starting by Barbara Bennett, one of London's grandmothers. She said that London left her with beautiful memories...
Sterling Heights City Council is calling for greater oversight of the city’s Flock license plate reader program, demanding a full year of LOGS as privacy concerns continue to grow across Metro Detroit. The city operates 24 Flock cameras that capture license plates and vehicle inf...
More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group announced Friday. The United College Athletes Association said as part of the push, m...
A Monroe bartender saved a 6-year-old boy who was choking inside the Mall of Monroe, and nearly two weeks later, the boy's tearful mother came back to thank him in person. The incident happened Saturday, July 18, shortly after 4 p.m. Security cameras at Dirty Birdie, a sports bar...
Several Metro Detroit police departments are investigating the distribution of anti-Semitic pamphlets around communities in Oakland County. Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Berkley, and Southfield were among the cities that reported finding flyers that included Nazi swastikas over the...
Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents....
The Rocket Classic brings some of the best golfers in the world to Detroit each year, but one member of the course may be getting just as much attention as the pros. Meet Blu: the Detroit Golf Club's official golf course dog. Watch Carli Petrus' video report below: Detroit Golf C...
Three Planned Parenthood health centers in Michigan have permanently closed — two in metro Detroit and one in Lansing — leaving thousands of patients scrambling for care. The closures were announced Thursday and took effect immediately. Planned Parenthood of Michigan cited federa...
The Saline River is at the center of a new permit request connected to a data center under construction in Saline Township. Oracle and OpenAI, the companies behind the data center, filed a permit request with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, known a...
A Livonia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly spraying a fire extinguisher at Detroit police officers three separate times. Zachary Robert Stacer, 22, was charged with two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, three counts of felonious assault and five...
The People Mover’s connection to the Ford Motor Company isn’t what you might think. It wasn’t just made to connect the RenCen to the Joe Louis Arena (RIP). What’s a people mover, anyway? Before diving in, it helps to know what a people mover actually is. A people mover is a drive...
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustain...
A family is asking for help finding Mike Wutzke, 54, who relatives say has been missing out of Detroit since Saturday, July 25, 2026. He’s without his phone, wallet, or life-saving medication. The family says the last direct contact came in a brief, alarming phone call to Wutzke’...
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Arizona authorities released the full text of two anonymous messages sent following the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, including a ransom demand and a second note claiming she had died. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Jan. 31 and is believed to have been abducted fr...
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A man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in Redford Township. At around 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, Redford Township police officers…
Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period ends Sunday ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, but some local jurisdictions will continue offer…
Multiple people were killed and several more injured in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant.
4Warn Weather - Scattered rain and thunderstorms have been moving through the region throughout Saturday thanks to a low pressure system to …
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police sai…
President Donald Trump knows the world hangs on his every word. Now he wants you to pay for it. The social media posts of the world's most p…
A bomb detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing at least three people, including the bomber, Russian state media said, c…
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos,"…
A boil water advisory is in effect for all Village of Holly water customers after a high-pressure water main break Saturday disrupted servic…
On Sunday, August 2, Spotlight on the News will interview Dr. Stan Humphries, Co-Founder of the new Democracy Test Kitchen , a non-partisan,…
One of the golfers playing at this week's Rocket Classic accidentally ended up in Canada a mistake many metro Detroiters have made in the pa…
A giant dome built from more than 100,000 recycled bottle caps is one of the standout attractions at this year's Belle Isle Art Fair, turnin…
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