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Michigan primary election today: Voter guide
The primary election is today, Aug. 4. Michiganders will be picking which candidates will go head-to-head in November to be the next governor.
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2026 Michigan U.S. House District 13 Democratic primary election results
Here’s where you’ll find the results for the 2026 Michigan U.S. House District 13 Democratic primary election. Here are the results:
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2026 Michigan U.S. House District 10 primary election results
Here’s where you’ll find the results for the 2026 Michigan U.S. House District 10 primary election. Here are the results:
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2026 Michigan U.S. House District 11 Democratic primary election results
Here’s where you’ll find the results for the 2026 Michigan U.S. House District 10 Democratic primary election. Here are the results:
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Here’s how to check if you’re registered to vote in Michigan
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Michigan voters must register to vote before casting their ballot on Aug. 4. Voters can do so before Election Day or the day of. Here’s what you need to know: Am I registered to vote? To check your registration status, visit the Michig...
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2026 Highland Park Mayor Primary Election Results
Here’s where you’ll find primary election results for the 2026 Highland Park Mayor race. Here are the results:
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How to view your sample ballot before voting in the 2026 Michigan primary election
Before voting in the Michigan primary election, voters can view their sample ballot. Primary Election Day in Michigan is on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Here’s what to know: How do I see a sample ballot for the 2026 primary election? To see your sample ballot for the 2026 August primar...
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2026 Primary Election Results for Oakland Schools Regional Enhancement Millage
Here’s where you’ll find primary election results for the Oakland Schools Regional Enhancement Millage. Here are the results:
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Your Michigan 2026 primary election voter guide
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Key races on the ballot are the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, as well as various congressional, state senate, and state house races. Here’s what to know before you head to the polls for Primary Election Day: When is Primary Elec...
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2026 Primary Election Results for Detroit Community Schools Operating Millage
Here’s where you’ll find primary election results for the Detroit Community Schools Operating Millage. Here are the results:
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2026 Primary Election Results for Wayne County Public Transportation Millage
Here’s where you’ll find primary election results for the Wayne County Public Transportation Millage. Here are the results:
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Detroit Jazz Festival announces 2026 lineup, new Hart Plaza-focused format
The Detroit Jazz Festival will return to downtown Detroit over Labor Day weekend with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in jazz, along with changes designed to improve the festival experience for attendees. The festival, now in its 47th year, announced its full 2026 li...
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White Lake man charged with sexually exploiting 14-year-old after Southfield police investigation
A White Lake man has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor, Southfield police said. The Southfield Police Department, in partnership with the Oakland County Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force, announced...
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Men charged after alleged armed carjacking of Cadillac Escalade in Grosse Pointe Woods
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they carjacked a rented Cadillac Escalade at gunpoint in Grosse Pointe Woods before fleeing and crashing another vehicle. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Robert Bates, 37, of Detroit, and Skylar...
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Detroit father, sons rebuilding after house fire destroys family home of 15 years
A Detroit father and his two teenage sons are trying to rebuild after a house fire destroyed the home they’d lived in for nearly 15 years. Ronald Antczak has been raising his sons, 14-year-old Ronald Jr. and 13-year-old Ryan, on his own since their mother died three years ago. Th...
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Lake St. Clair charter captain saves 3 fishermen from sinking boat
Just in the nick of time, a charter fisherman and his clients are credited with saving three other fishermen from a sinking boat. It happened in the middle of Lake St. Clair on Sunday....
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Harrison Twp. captain saves three from sinking boat
It was a case of being in the right place at the right time. This all happened Sunday morning. The southern channel of the lake near the Detroit River was pretty empty, but luckily for these guys, Captain Zach Gaza was out fishing for musky and was able to save the day....
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Stevens and El-Sayed crisscross Michigan ahead of primary election
It is Primary Eve, and the candidates in the hottest race in the country are campaigning down to the wire. Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are crisscrossing Michigan in a bid to be the one taking on Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in November....
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Many Michiganders file lawsuits against Taco Bell & Taylor Farms after contracting Cyclosporiasis
Two people have died in the state of Michigan amid the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, and as cases continue to rise, many lawsuits are being filed against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms. Watch Megan's report below Many Michiganders file lawsuits against Taco Bell & Taylor Farms after contr...
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Countdown to the Michigan Primary
On Tuesday night, many offices across the state will be counting primary votes to see who will advance to the general election in November. And all eyes around the country are on the Democratic Senate contest here in Michigan....
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White Lake man accused of grooming Southfield teen into sexual relationship
A 23-year-old White Lake man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly grooming a 14-year-old girl into a sexual relationship, and investigators believe she's likely not the only one. Watch Brett Kast's report below White Lake man accused of grooming Southfield teen into ...
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Semi overturns into Pine Lake along Pine Lake Road in Oakland County; driver suffers injury
A semi-truck overturned and crashed into Pine Lake, spilling a small amount of fuel into the water and prompting a hazardous materials response, police said. The crash occurred on Monday (Aug. 3) around 6:24 p.m. on Pine Lake Road between Seminary Drive and Indian Trail in West B...
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Sunny skies welcome Metro Detroit voters before midweek rain arrives
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures will settle across Southeast Michigan Monday night as a stretch of quiet summer weather continues. Temperatures will fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s overnight, with light winds and low humidity making for a cool and pleasant start to...
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Semi-truck crashes into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield; fuel spill prompts cleanup
Police are investigating after a semi-truck rolled into Pine Lake, spilling fuel into the water and prompting an extensive cleanup operation. Update: Semi overturns into Pine Lake along Pine Lake Road in West Bloomfield; driver suffers injury The crash occurred on Monday (Aug. 3)...
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Primary Election: Reviewing Metro Detroit millages on the ballot
FOX 2 was at the Jason Hargrove Transit Center off 8 Mile as transportation is a big issue in the 2026 midterms.
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Metro Detroit voters weigh key millage proposals ahead of Election Day
Election Day is fast approaching and all eyes are on the heated Democratic Senate race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. However, there are other issues on the ballot that deserve equal attention....
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Waterford Twp. mother and baby found dead in bathtub from apparent drowning
Tragedy in Oakland County after a mom and her infant son were found unresponsive inside a bathtub at their Waterford apartment Friday night.
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Mother and baby found dead in apparent drowning
A neighbor says Desiree Samone Wheeler got out of her vehicle with two of her kids. They said hello, and the family went inside their apartment. But around 10:30 Friday night, EMS arrived, and neighbors knew something was wrong....
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Ukraine's paradox: It can now strike further into Russia, but its heart is still dangerously vulnerable
In its 5th summer of war, Ukraine is facing a paradox: As it becomes more capable of striking deep into Russia, it's becoming less capable of protecting its own cities. It's the best of times for making Russians inside Russia pay a price for this war, both economically and in ter...
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Gibraltar police arrest barricaded suspect after domestic violence, child abuse investigation
Police are investigating a reported domestic violence and possible child abuse incident after officers responded to a residence in Gibraltar. The incident occurred on Monday (Aug. 3) when the officers from Gibraltar Police Department said they were dispatched at approximately 1:5...
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Workers clean fuel leak after semi-truck flips in Pine Lake
Workers are cleaning a 'small amount' of fuel that leaked into Pine Lake after a semi-truck overturned on Monday evening, the West Bloomfield Chief of Police tells us. Chopper 7 shows workers cleaning gas leak on Pine Lake Semi-truck driver flips vehicle on Pine Lake, no injuries...
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Semi-truck tips into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, first responders on scene
A semi-truck crashed on its side in Pine Lake Monday evening in West Bloomfield, with first responders on scene.
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Man arrested in Gibraltar on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse after barricading himself in home
A man was arrested in Gibraltar on Monday after barricading himself in home following reports of domestic violence and possible child abuse. Chopper 7 shows the police presence in the area Chopper 7 shows heavy police presence after arrest following barricade situation in Gibralt...
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Detroit nonprofits team up to donate backpacks, school supplies to families in need
As Metro Detroit families prepare for the first day of school, two nonprofits are teaming up to ease the financial burden of back-to-school shopping by donating backpacks filled with supplies to families in need. Watch Jeffrey's report below Non-profit running school supply drive...
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Plymouth Township residents demand answers after they say county ditching project backfired
Plymouth Township residents say a Wayne County ditching project meant to fix flooding has instead created new safety problems, and months of complaints have gone unanswered. Watch Christiana's report below Attempt to fix flooding creates new problems in Plymouth Township Homeowne...
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Why some of Michigan’s county names are basically fiction
Have you ever noticed Michigan’s county names are all over the place? Michigan’s 83 counties carry names that range from presidential tributes to geographic descriptions to words that were simply invented. Famous, important people Some of Michigan’s counties honor well-known figu...
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Shops on Six opens on Detroit's west side, providing local marketplace for entrepreneurs
Detroit's west side has a new community marketplace where residents can shop for fresh groceries and products from local entrepreneurs. Watch Demetrios' report below Shops on Six opens on Detroit's west side, providing local marketplace for entrepreneurs Shops on Six officially o...
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2 killed, 2 injured in Oak Park shooting at scene of house party
Two people were fatally shot, and two more victims wounded in Oak Park Monday morning. A male and female were found dead inside the home, in the age range of 18-19, police said. Two women are hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. Police said that it is unclear whether th...
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Metro Detroit non-profit says it needs dock-height box truck to help keep its food rescue program running
A nonprofit that helps feed hundreds of Metro Detroit families each week is asking the community for help — not for food, but for a truck. Eagles Helping Hands, which runs food rescue pick-ups and free community distributions, says it is in critical need of a dock-height box truc...
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Two deaths linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday. Two people have died among the cyclosporiasis caseload, which in total has climbed to over 11,000 cases confirmed. According to the state health department, there have been 1...
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Redford Township woman loses $1,800 to phone scammers who posed as cleaning service clients
A Redford Township woman who runs a house cleaning business says scammers drained roughly $1,800 from her bank account after posing as potential clients over the phone. Watch Tony's report below Redford Township woman loses $1,800 to phone scammers who posed as cleaning service c...
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Metro Detroit clerks report strong turnout ahead of primary election
Voters turned out in full force across metro Detroit for early voting, and now, were getting more insight into whats happening along with what clerks are experiencing ahead of Election Day. I heard from stakeholders in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. On West Grand Boulevard,...
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Families demand answers after 2 teens killed, two injured in Oak Park overnight shooting at birthday party
It began as a birthday celebration and pajama party for a group of teenagers, but ended in tragedy for two families Monday morning when gunfire erupted at a short-term rental home in Oak Park. Two teens were shot and killed, and two others were injured, according to police . Fami...
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Detroit police want help finding missing 15-year-old girl
Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit. Dayhanna Barbin left her residence on the 8400 block of Stahelin on Aug. 2 and failed to return home. She was last seen wearing a a white shirt, black pants and black sandals. Barbin is 15 years ...
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Federal election monitors in Michigan: What they’ll be doing during Tuesday’s primary
Federal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice will be in Michigan for Tuesday’s primary election as part of a broader deployment across the country. For the 2026 primary election season, the DOJ says it is sending federal election monitors to 15 jurisdictions acro...
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FBI investigates cyberattacks on water systems across seven states, Michigan among those hit
Nine Michigan water systems were targeted in a cyberattack, state officials confirmed. The state joins at least six others affected by a coordinated series of attacks on water and wastewater infrastructure. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said...
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Attacks on water systems could disrupt services for consumers, first responders and the military
Cyberattacks have been reported on local water facilities across at least seven states, marking one of the broadest escalations in attacks on critical utilities in several years. First came 30 reported attacks in Minnesota, then another nine in Michigan over the weekend. All targ...
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25 states sue Trump administration over latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs , calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February. The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, chargin...
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Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know....
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Ribbon Farms 4-H Club chicken coop targeted again, surveillance video captures second attempt
New surveillance video shows two people attempting to break into the Ribbon Farms 4-H Club chicken coop in Grosse Pointe Park nearly a month after 22 chickens and two geese were stolen from the non-profit. Watch Peter's report below Ribbon Farms 4-H Club chicken coop targeted aga...
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Warren woman sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over alleged Cyclospora illness linked to lettuce
A Warren woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Taco Bell and produce supplier Taylor Farms, alleging she became seriously ill after eating food containing lettuce contaminated with the parasite that causes Cyclospora infection. Kimberly Harris filed the complaint Friday (July...
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Need free school supplies? Here’s how Detroit parents can get back-to-school gear for their kids.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit One thing we know about Detroit: During back-to-school season, people go all out to make sure the city’s youth can return to the ...
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Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election will decide nominees for US Senate, governor, Congress and more Outcomes will hinge on turnout from key voting blocs and show whether millions in outside spending made a difference Local races of interest include two competitive US House primari...
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Ann Arbor woman dies in crash after running into freeway after an argument
An Ann Arbor woman died in a crash after running out of a car during an argument onto M-14. Brighton troopers say they responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on westbound M-14 near Wagner Road at around 11 p.m. on August 2. According to preliminary inve...
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Trump signs executive order establishing Military Spouse Commission opening direct line with military families
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office Monday, establishing the Military Spouse Commission to advise the president on policies affecting military spouses and families....
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Why a tiny island in Lake Erie got hammered with rain
What drove the surge in rainfall that hit Kelleys Island in Lake Erie this summer? An early-July event dumped 17 inches of water in just six hours during an historic event....
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Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
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Ann Arbor woman killed after being struck by Jeep while running onto M-14
The 45-year-old pedestrian was traveling home with a friend when the two got into an argument and demanded to be let out onto the highway. She then ran across the roadway and was hit and killed by a Jeep....
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Blood pressure hubs offer easy access to ‘know your numbers’
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. But many people have no clue they’re part of that club. That’s because the only way to know you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Left untrea...
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Michigan AG Nessel highlights voter rights and how to report intimidation
Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the state’s primary election, and state officials are urging anyone who hasn’t cast a ballot yet to go in informed — and confident about their rights. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is reminding voters that intimidati...
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