Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson recently embarked on an affordability tour, but repeatedly fielded questions on data centers Benson’s husband works for a company bringing a data center to Michigan but recently changed rolls Democratic rival Chris Swanson has run a notably positive...
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose slightly, state health officials reported on Wednesday, with more than 3,700 cases reported.On July 15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 3,762 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 3,309 on July 14. Of those reported...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis rose to 3,762 as of Wednesday morning. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan jumps to 3,309, MDHHS saysThat's up from 3,309 reported on Tuesd...
Adams County, Colorado, health officials have confirmed one case of active tuberculosis at an Aurora immigration detention center, but health officials said Tuesday the company that runs the facility has failed to provide the legally required access needed to complete the investigation and determ...
Michigan is slated to receive $436,605 as part of a recent settlement awarded to 42 states in connection to 23andMe’s 2023 data breach compromising the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and nearly 163,000 Michiganders.The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company announced the brea...
The Detroit Red Wings are looking for a new general manager after announcing a "leadership transition" this morning.
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir this fall, publisher Little, Brown and Company told The Associated Press.Promise Me, America, which Biden says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection, is scheduled to come out Nov. 17.RELATED STOR...
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson recently embarked on an affordability tour, but repeatedly fielded questions on data centers Benson’s husband works for a company bringing a data center to Michigan but recently changed rolls Democratic rival Chris Swanson has run a notably positive...
Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few days apart late last year using different telescopes. It's the dimmest planet ever dir...
The Detroit Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is out as the team's GM and executive vice president.The post on the WXYZ Facebook page garnered dozens of comments within the first few minutes.Below are some of the comments from followers on our page.Maleesha MacRury: "Wise move. ...
Steve Yzerman will no longer be the Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced on Wednesday.Yzerman will continue working with the Red Wings as senior advisor to Governor and CEO Chris Ilitch.The Detroit Red Wings made the announcement of the change...
Steve Yzerman is out as the Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager, and will transition to a new role within the team. Related: Fans react to news that Steve Yzerman is out as Red Wings GMThe Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Yzerman will serve as a senior advisor to t...
An Oakland County man arrested on multiple child porn charges after deputies discovered explicit images of children during a welfare check on his mother was sentenced on Tuesday.Matthew Brockway Kliewer, 42, of Pontiac, pleaded no contest in May to six counts of aggravated possession of child sex...
A large section of Northwest Detroit is waking up without power this morning.
The groundbreaking for the all-new Detroit City FC stadium in Corktown is set for Wednesday afternoon. Officials from the club, City of Detroit and others will gather for the event.The club acquired the land near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and 20th St., which was the former Southwest Detro...
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing the r...
One day after the Department of Homeland Security told Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to temporarily halt most traffic stops, President Donald Trump said ICE agents should continue making stops.We have to get them out, Trump wrote on social media, referring to people in the U.S. illeg...
The Detroit school board approved a new two-year contract for teachers Tuesday that increases their salaries, includes new language on AI use, and gives more money for teachers to participate in professional development. More than 5,000 people belong to the Detroit Federation of Teachers, inc...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as he seeks Senate confirmation to permanently lead the Justice Department.Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April, when he replaced Pam Bondi after she faced bipartisan criticis...
An air quality alert is in place for Metro Detroit with a designation of unhealthy for some the next couple days.
A mother is pleading for the return of an irreplaceable keepsake.In the overnight hours between July 5th and July 6th, a thief broke into Sky Lafrance’s car and stole her checkbook wallet, which also contained an urn necklace of her grandmother and the gold cross necklace she gave Lafrance.The Li...
More details are emerging about the early Wednesday morning shooting on I-96 near Outer Drive.
Alan Longstreet has the forecast.
We'll keep the heat another day with the afternoon heat index making a run at 100 or above for many.
Temperatures in the 90s continue to blanket most of Michigan on Wednesday.
After the shooting, the victim drove to the Detroit Fire Department on W. Seven Mile Road where he honked his horn until firefighters came outside and rendered aid.
A brand-new athletic facility is now open in Sterling Heights and city leaders say it's designed to bring the community together through recreation, competition and accessibility.The new athletic hub features pickleball courts, table tennis, adaptive programming and more. It's all part of the cit...
Oil changes that once cost $20 or $30 are now running drivers $80 to $100 or more. For some, the bill could be even higher depending on what's under the hood.Two factors are driving the increase.First, the rising price of motor oil, the lubricating fluid that protects your car's engine from wear ...
One person has died and two others were injured early Wednesday morning after police say a suspect fired shots into their vehicle on eastbound I-96 in Detroit.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred around 12:51 a.m. near Bentler Street, just east of Outer Drive. Police say the ...
Metro Detroit is facing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and poor air quality today as both a Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert remain in effect across Southeast Michigan.Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, and when combined with the high humidity, heat index values wil...
1 person is dead and two others have been hospitalized after a shooting on the freeway overnight, Michigan State Police tells us. Watch Ryan Marshall's report from 7 News Detroit at 6 a.m. 1 dead, 2 injured after overnight shooting on I-96The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday on east...
Detroit City Council approved a legal settlement with a long-criticized landlord who owns nearly 300 properties and has racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in blight tickets. After a lengthy discussion, council members on Tuesday signed off on the settlement in a lawsuit against Gaston ...
The City of Detroit is paying a $5.8 million legal settlement to a man who spent 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. The agreement, approved Tuesday by Detroit City Council, will bring a conclusion to a 2018 lawsuit filed by Detroiter Aaron Salter. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s O...
Local police aren’t trained to enforce immigration law and are not required to. Outlier Media · Koby Levin · Shelby Township police turned dozens of migrants over to Border Patrol
Detroit police are at the site of an early morning shooting scene on the freeway.
It’s not too hot to upgrade your skills! Get online to apply for a job or join a free workshop. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Stay inside, get online and learn something: Get involved in Detroit
A 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire while sitting on the front porch of a home.The shooting occurred at 8:51 p.m. on July 7 in the 20200 block of Lindsay Street on Detroit’s west side.According to the Wa...
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 25-year-old Detroit man during a dispute outside Chrysler Elementary School has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and two felony firearm counts in the case.Prosecutors allege that Kevin Flagg, 43, of Detroit fatally shot Devin Burns — ...
State health officials warn air quality could reach unhealthy levels as early as Wednesday, with haze likely visible in the sky. It is the first statewide wildfire smoke alert of the summer, and officials warn it could last for multiple days.7 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Dave Rexroth is track...
A 43-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chrysler Elementary School janitor earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges against Kevin Flagg in the death of 25-year-old Devin Burns, also ...
The Saline Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a critical tax abatement for Oracle's massive data center project during a meeting Tuesday night.The 12-year abatement would reduce the tech companys real and personal property taxes by 50%. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Saline To...
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