Joanna Whaley is now the first openly transgender woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, a history-making victory in Downriver. Unofficial results show Whaley, a Democrat, won the race for state House District 2 by nearly 25 percentage points, defeating Republican opponent Ron Ko...
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Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson is joining Local 4 for a one-on-one interview Wednesday night. The live interview with Local 4’s Ty Steele will begin at 7:40 p.m. on Nov. 4. This will be Benson’s first interview as governor-elect. Related --> Michigan has named its next governor. H...
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What to know: Detroit’s Christmas tree has officially arrived. The 70-foot Norway spruce is now in place at Campus Martius Park, kicking off the city’s holiday season. The tree traveled 226 miles from Mesick, Michigan, where it grew on Elaine Zinger’s property. The tree has a spe...
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Democrat Jocelyn Benson won the race for governor, while Abdul El-Sayed won the race for US Senate. Also securing wins were Eli Savit for attorney general and current Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for Secretary of State. Democrats romped to victories in the open House seat in the 10t...
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Eli Savit defeated Republican Doug Lloyd in the race to become Michigan's next Attorney General. He will replace Dana Nessel in 2027.
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PONTIAC, Mich. After Pontiac voters overwhelmingly approved a $75 million bond proposal to improve the citys roads and road facilities, city leaders say residents could begin seeing construction as soon as next spring. The proposal passed with more than 70% support, clearing the ...
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Voters made history Tuesday, electing candidates who will become the first to hold some of the nations highest offices. The victories crossed barriers of race, religion, gender and sexual orientation, changing not only which party holds power, but who has historically had the opp...
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A lucky player could win an estimated $835 million in Wednesdays Powerball drawing and secure the games second largest prize of the year. Wednesdays grand prize, which could also be paid in the United States as a one lump-sum payment of $357.9 million before taxes, trails the $1....
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What to know: Blue lights stand out immediately against nighttime red taillights and traffic signals. The human eye perceives blue wavelengths as brighter and sharper in the dark. Distinguishes police cruisers from fire trucks, ambulances, and utility vehicles. Holiday travelers ...
government
The votes are in, and America’s political landscape is shifting. After months of intense campaigning, voters have delivered their verdict on the direction of the country. Tom Llamas, the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, joined Local 4 Wednesday evening to break dow...
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There's a new mayor-elect in Hamtramck after 37 untabulated votes were officially counted in October. Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers voted to certify the updated election results. Last month, the board was ordered by a judge to certify the results. While it was a...
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Michigan joined several states nationwide experiencing a Democratic wave on Election Day, as voters elected Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as the states first Muslim U.S. senator and chose the first all-female ticket for the governors office, with Democrat Jocelyn Benson and running mat...
