A longtime Troy police officer is facing the fight of his life after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Lt. Josh Bowers, 37, was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Oct. 10. Within days, he underwent brain surgery to have it removed. Doctors later confirmed the tumor was...
government
How secure is your vote? Multiple layers of security protect every vote cast in Michigan, from the moment a ballot enters a drop box or tabulator to the certification of final results. Absentee drop boxes are required under state law to be constructed of steel, bolted into place ...
business
What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food....
government
People in Hamtramck have no idea who to call their mayor after a recount favored the challenger a year after the 2025 mayoral election.
Local
The Archdiocese of Detroit is considering a major restructuring of its parishes, a move that could mean some churches no longer hold weekend Masses while others could close. But for Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit, the church has become more than a place to pray. It's also a place wher...
Local
Meanwhile, Lions fan Cody Delorenzo is running from Green Bay to Detroit with the game ball in honor of his wife's breast cancer journey. The movement is raising money for cancer research and resources through Henry Ford Health's Game On Cancer Initiative....
library
Here’s our weekly roundup of the illnesses spreading most in Metro Detroit communities, based on reports from local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY – Asthma flare-ups, gastrointestinal illnesses, strep throat, upper respiratory viruses, Covid, influenza, RSV. Dr. Jaime Hope -...
parks
What to know: The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning a $40 million reconstruction of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, spanning about five miles between M-59 and Tienken Road. The project is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 and continue through 2028. Major lane c...
government
Less than 24 hours after 7 News Detroit hosted Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed for a Senate debate at Broadcast House, voters in Rochester are sharing how it will impact their vote. Rochester is one of Michigan's most closely divided cities politically a reflection of the broader ...
News
Domestic violence can leave scars that last a lifetime affecting not only the person being abused, but the children and families forced to live through it. For one mother, Haven became a lifeline when her daughter was violently attacked. For Haven's CEO, the mission is personal, ...
business
KFC dumped PepsiCo last week, but its sister chain Taco Bell announced Thursday its keeping the Mountain Dew Baja Blast maker on for another decade. The Taco Bell deal is a much-needed win for PepsiCo, whose business has had rough few weeks. Not only did it lose its longstanding ...
safety
On Saturday, Oct. 17, police were called to a mobile home in Monroe, where they found 15-year-old dead and several others injured inside the burning home. Police said those who were hurt had been stabbed. A family member said the person in custody is the older brother of the vict...
