Many people have been excited to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge for the first time. But for one Windsor-area woman, the anticipation was about more than simply getting from one country to another. She wanted to walk across the new span. And she had been waiting a long time. Rita Georg...
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Detroit Free Press Marathon organizers announced a new half marathon running through the city in the spring. According to organizers, the inaugural Motor City Half, presented by MSU Federal Credit Union, will take place April 25, 2027. The new race comes amid a rise in popularity...
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The Detroit Pistons unveiled the 2026-27 broadcast schedule, featuring 71 games with free, over-the-air broadcasts on The Spot - Detroit 20. According to the team, all four preseason games will also air on The Spot - Detroit 20. Earlier this year, The E.W. Scripps Company announc...
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GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) One year after a devastating attack destroyed a Grand Blanc Township church and claimed four lives, community members are looking ahead with a renewed sense of hope. Leaders, church members, mental health advocates and residents gathered Monday ...
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The 2026 General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3, with several major state and federal races on the line in Michigan. Check out everything our Michigan Voter Guide below. Key Dates and Deadlines Michigan's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4 Michigan's 2026 general elect...
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Multiple gunshots were fired at front door of the residence at about 5:30 a.m. this morning.
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Taylor Swift broke records at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, as she is known to do. The pop powerhouse received the inaugural Artist Director Honors on Sunday night, becoming the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Previously, she was tied with Beyonc for the title, with 30 VMA...
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Monday marks one year since a Grand Blanc Township church was under attack, leaving four dead and several others injured. Background The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on McCandlish Road was under attack on Sept. 28, 2025. A gunman crashed his...
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A Detroit man accused of abandoning his 1-year-old son in his car has pleaded guilty. Orlander Murnell Linson, Jr., 35, was charged with second-degree child abuse and leaving a child in a car, resulting in physical harm. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Linson a...
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Michigan’s 50-year-old bottle deposit system is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The decline is renewing debate over the policy. Independent grocers say the current system is costly, time-consum...
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With gas prices averaging $4.50 per gallon, President Donald Trump is significantly rolling back fuel economy requirements for new vehicles a move that could lower car prices but mean more frequent trips to the gas station. The national average fuel economy for a new vehicle curr...
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An Eastpointe man who pleaded no contest to threatening a school over his child’s snack time was sentenced on Thursday. David Scott, Jr., 44, was initially charged with possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, making an intentional threat to commit an act of violence agai...
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The investigation into the Dearborn man began when investigators learned he allegedly distributed illicit content on the internet and enticed others to commit self-harm, according to Michigan State Police....
