A man was struck by a car on Detroit’s east side, and police are looking for more information. The crash happened near E Grand Boulevard and Frederick Street just before 10 p.m. on Oct. 26. Detroit police said a man in his 40s was struck by a car and shared a photo of him on Nov. 4. Police said t...
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Key facts: The bond passed with 68% of the vote and will not raise homeowners’ overall tax rate Six brand-new school buildings are planned, along with major renovations district-wide Work will roll out in four phases over approximately 20 years, with construction expected to begi...
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In May, a Beverly Hills dad was struck and killed by an 86-year-old driver while he was walking across 14 Mile Road and Bates in Birmingham. Now, the driver is not being charged in his death – and his family is fighting for answers. On the morning of May 11th, dad to two Jerry Dr...
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A Scripps News viewer from the Detroit area texted this question to us when it became clear Democrats would control both the U.S. House and Senate next year: What accountability measures will be put in place to ensure ICE agents who abuse their authority/violate constitutional ri...
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Change is on the horizon in Washington. Democrats swept both the House and Senate in Tuesday's elections, positioning the party to take control of Congress in January for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. The days of the House of Representatives functioning as...
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What to know: Jocelyn Benson is preparing to become Michigan’s next governor. She currently serves as Michigan’s Secretary of State. Her main priority is lowering the cost of living. She says residents need relief from rising everyday expenses. She plans to address housing afford...
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Voters made their power bills a ballot issue in Tuesday's midterm elections, and the AI industry felt it. Democrats flipped the governor's offices in Texas, Ohio and Georgia. All three winners campaigned on pausing or reining in the massive data centers that power artificial inte...
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Michigan voters have approved Proposal 2, a ballot initiative aimed at limiting the political influence of large government contractors and expanding campaign finance transparency. Supporters say the measure will help reduce the role that major corporations, including utilities s...
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Pennsylvania health officials have reported the sixth confirmed measles-associated death in the state. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the individual was an unvaccinated resident of Jefferson County. As of Nov. 4, the Department of Health has confirmed measles...
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What to know: Muhith Mahmood is officially Hamtramck’s new mayor. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers certified his victory on Wednesday. The election dispute lasted more than a year. The controversy began with the November 2025 election, which initially declared Adam Alharbi th...
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Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin says his party's sweeping victories in Tuesday's midterm elections represent a rejection of President Donald Trump's agenda. In an interview with Scripps News, Martin said voters turned to Democrats, giving them control of Congres...
