What to know: Republican nominee John James and Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson will face off in the 2026 Michigan governor’s race. The debate is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. WDIV-Local 4 anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp will moderate. On Thursday, Republican...
parks
President Donald Trump used a Western campaign swing on Wednesday to pitch Republicans as vigilant supporters of gun rights and to defend his acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One. At an evening rally in Montana, Trump hewed close to the kind of attack lin...
business
Eight states have filed consumer protection lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company deceived parents and harmed children through its ChatGPT chatbot. The lawsuits were filed separately in state courts by the attorneys general of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkans...
government
Election officials across the state have begun testing voting machines to ensure they are working properly ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. As required by Michigan law, pre-election testing of voting machines is open to the public, allowing voters an opportunity to observe t...
Local
An 18-year-old Detroit man is out on bond after disturbing allegations he assaulted his sister and stabbed her dog with a pocketknife.
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Millions of Americans are reviewing their health coverage as open enrollment season begins, but some healthcare experts say a federal law designed to protect patients from surprise medical bills may be having an unintended side effect: contributing to higher healthcare costs. The...
schools
Despite months of opposition from residents, Van Buren Township officials approved plans Wednesday for a controversial Google data center campus, clearing the way for a project that is already under construction and expected to bring years of development activity to the area. The...
safety
A rollover crash investigation is underway in Highland Park near the Detroit border Thursday morning.
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Scattered light showers expand into Southeast Michigan late this afternoon and linger into early Friday morning. This will not be a steady washout, but occasional showers could interrupt outdoor plans. A strong cold front moves through Friday, bringing gusty winds and much chilli...
government
Vice President J.D. Vance will be in Michigan on Thursday with fewer than three weeks before the Nov. 3 election. According to officials, Vance will hold a rally for Republican candidates at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe. Watch below: Coverage from Vance's previous visit...
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For more than 150 years, Yates Cider Mill has been pressing apples into a tradition that Michigan families return to every fall. The mill, which recorded its first cider pressing in 1874 and is recognized as the oldest cider mill in Michigan, draws generations of visitors for fre...
safety
What to know: A reward is available for information leading to an arrest in the fatal shooting. The shooting happened Tuesday, Oct. 13, shortly before 7 p.m. on Detroit’s east side. The shooting occurred near Chalmers Street and East Warren Avenue. Four people were sitting inside...
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A 24-year-old man facing animal abuse charges for allegedly striking a dog multiple times while on a walk in the area of 15 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue has accepted a plea deal in the case. Bradley Allen, of Sterling Heights, pleaded no contest to a 93-day misdemeanor count of ...
