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Henry Ford Health offers new sleep apnea implant for patients who can't tolerate CPAP

Millions of Americans live with sleep apnea and don't know it. If you snore, wake up tired, or fight fatigue through the day, you could be one of them. For those who can't tolerate CPAP the first-line treatment Henry Ford Health is now offering a newer surgical implant called Gen...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

EPA power plant emissions rollback challenged by former officials in both parties

When the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency was rolling back Biden-era limits on climate pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants and proposing to eliminate nearly all remaining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from such faci...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Why are judicial races in Michigan separated by incumbency?

There are 18 incumbent judges running for 18 “incumbent” seats in Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court in November. Outlier Media · Laura Herberg · Why are judicial races in Michigan separated by incumbency?...

Outlier Media (Detroit)Sep 18, 2026

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Detroit women lead fight against decades of pollution in Southwest neighborhoods

This story was originally reported by Ebony JJ Curry of The 19th . Meet Ebony and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy . DETROIT — Joyce Collins has buried nearly her entire immediate family. Her father died in 1992 after cancer spread to his bones. Her old...

Planet DetroitSep 18, 2026

Local

A new generation is picking up tennis in Detroit

Tennis is having a moment in Detroit. The signs are showing up in different places: new tournaments and leagues, new courts, the return of professional tennis to the area, and a waitlist for the city’s youth lessons. Nationally, tennis participation reached a new high last year, ...

BridgeDetroitSep 18, 2026

government

Midterm voting picks up amid massive shifts in voting districts

Election day is still 6 weeks away, but the first midterm ballots have already been cast. Early, in-person voting is now officially underway in Virginia, while voters in South Dakota, Idaho and Minnesota can file absentee ballots. You never know whats going to happen in the comin...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from White House for 'fake news'

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning three major news outlets from the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are subject to the ban, accusing them of reporting "fake news." "Media Outlets shouldnt be able to constantly w...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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100 gallons of crude oil leaks in Sterling Heights, impacting traffic

About 100 gallons of crude oil leaked near a Sterling Heights gas station Friday. The leak happened near the BP gas station near Mound and 18 Mile roads. The right two northbound lanes on Mound Road closed as crews worked to contain the leak. Officials say the leak involves a 16-...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Uber driver killed, passenger ejected in Oak Park crash

A 19-year-old driver is in custody after police say he ignored a traffic signal in an Oak Park intersection, resulting in a fatal traffic crash Thursday night. According to police, the crash occurred around 11 p.m. after the 19-year-old, who was driving a Dodge Charger, collided ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Grand Blanc Township church to be rebuilt nearly 1 year after deadly mass shooting, fire

Nearly a year after a deadly shooting and devastating fire, a church in Grand Blanc Township is set to be rebuilt. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on McCandlish Road was under attack on Sept. 28, 2025 . Four people died, and several others ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

business

Parents charged after 3-year-old shot and killed at Pontiac apartment

The parents of a 3-year-old Pontiac boy who was shot and killed last week are now facing charges over failing to safely store the gun. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced the charges Friday against Kasharae Kristine Herron, 31, and Michael Duriel Lacy, 40. Their 3-...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Voices: Supporting Detroit’s urban farms boosts city’s resilience

Eight in 10 Americans live in urban areas and rely on their local communities for food access. In Detroit, urban farming has evolved from a grassroots effort into a cornerstone of the city’s infrastructure. It has become a thriving movement, transforming vacant lots into agricult...

Planet DetroitSep 18, 2026

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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial explains decision that led to mistrial

A man who served on the jury in Lindsay Clancys murder trial released a statement explaining why he would not join the other 11 jurors in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Michael Pguy Desronvil was identified as the lone holdout juror. His refusal to dismiss the c...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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FAA set to roll out AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports, reports say

The Federal Aviation Administration could start using an AI tool to help with air traffic control as soon as Monday, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The software is called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. It's designed to help a...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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New rule could make getting green card harder for immigrants using public benefits

A new Trump administration immigration policy that gives federal officials broader discretion to consider an immigrants use of public benefits when deciding whether to grant a green card or visa took effect Friday. The changes expand how immigration officials apply the long-stand...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

parks

About 100 gallons of crude oil leak near Mound, 18 Mile roads in Sterling Heights

About 100 gallons of crude oil have leaked in Sterling Heights on Friday. Sterling Heights city officials said crude oil surfaced near Mound and 18 Mile roads on Sept. 18, impacting parts of the parking lot and Mound Road. The pipeline operator shut down pressure to the 16-inch l...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

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Michigan Supreme Court sends Oxford school shooter case back to appellate court for review

The Michigan Supreme Court has remanded Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley’s case back to the Court of Appeals this week to review whether a lower court erred in its decision to sentence the teen to life without parole. Crumbley, who was 15 years old when he fatally shot f...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Berkley police cruiser

An Oak Park man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after hitting a Berkley police cruiser already at the scene of a fatal suspected drunk driving crash. Video: Berkley police...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Trump admin approves sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration has approved a potential multi-billion-dollar sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that would bolster the Gulf allys military, even as it threatens to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. The US State Department announced th...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

business

CEOs now earn 325 times more than workers, report says

Americas chief executives are getting paid more than ever. A report from the Economic Policy Institute found that CEO pay at the top 350 companies rose 14% in 2025 to an average of $28 million. That means CEOs now make roughly 325 times as much as a typical worker. In 1965, CEOs ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of auction

Revenge has rarely been so stylish. A striking black dress worn by the late Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sothebys, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000. First, the revenge dress, as it has become known,...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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3 US cities picked to host first women’s volleyball World Cup in North America

Three cities in the United States were selected as sites for the 2027 women's volleyball World Cup, the new name for the world championships, the sport's international governing body announced Thursday. The 32-nation tournament will be played in North America for the first time A...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Local

A new era in Buffalo: Bills open stadium with spectacle and scoring burst

In opening the Buffalo Bills' new stadium, rookie coach Joe Brady was more interested in seeing his team put on a clinic rather than a show. Turns out, Brady got to see both in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the Bills' first regular-season game at Hig...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Explaining gas price rises in Michigan

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan is an oil analyst and is predicting more increases in diesel and regular gasoline. He said local problems with refineries and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving hikes everywhere, especially in the Middle East....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

business

Toys ‘R’ Us comeback: Retailer opening 120 new stores this holiday season

Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the country this holiday season as the toy retailer continues to expand its U.S. presence. The new locations will bring the total number of Toys R Us stores in the U.S. to 160. This is a major moment for Toys R Us as we signif...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Is your smart home spying on you?

How much does your home know about you? All the internet-enabled smart appliances are useful, but are they putting your privacy at risk? Here’s what security experts at Consumer Reports discovered when they tested smart appliances and what you should do to keep your information p...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Another DC institution battles Trump over putting his name on building

Another DC institution is fighting to stop President Donald Trump from permanently planting his name on the front of their building. The US Institute of Peace and its ousted board members on Thursday asked a federal appeals court for emergency relief to prevent the administration...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Ask Dr. Nandi: Blood test could spot deadly pancreatic cancer sooner

Pancreatic cancer is often called a silent killer, with a very low five-year survival rate of 14%. But theres hope on the horizon. A new blood test may help doctors spot pancreatic cancer earlier. See the full story from Dr. Partha Nandi in the video below Ask Dr. Nandi: Blood te...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about the new flu vaccine and when to get your shot

The end of summer is near and that means flu season is not far behind. This year, theres a new vaccine option. This years flu vaccines are trivalent. That just means theyre made to protect against three influenza viruses. That includes two types of influenza A H1N1 and H3N2 along...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

business

7-Eleven customers can fill almost any container with Slurpees on Saturday

Start looking for your craziest containers. 7-Eleven is bringing back a fan-favorite tradition on Saturday. Customers can bring almost any container to fill with a Slurpee for less than $2. The company says unusual items such as popcorn buckets or fish bowls are allowed. RELATED ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Flights briefly halted at Reagan National after pilots report drone near runway

Flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were stopped for about 20 minutes on Wednesday night after two pilots spotted a drone flying over the active runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. We saw, like, a drone or something that went flying by, prob...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

Local

DIA announces return of annual Ofrendas exhibition for el Día de Muertos

The Detroit Institute of Arts announced that its annual Ofrendas exhibit celebrating el Da de Muertos will return later this month. The DIA said this year's exhibition features ten ofrenda altars created by artists from communities across Michigan. The exhibition invites people t...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Case against University of Michigan over Sherrone Moore investigation records dismissed

A lawsuit filed alleging the University of Michigan violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act by withholding records related to the investigation and termination of former football coach Sherrone Moore has been dismissed, according to court records. The lawsuit was filed in...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

business

Warren Buffett cedes Berkshire Hathaway chairmanship after decades at helm

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the $1 trillion conglomerate for more than 50 years. Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately, the company said Friday. His son, Howard, will...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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CDC delay leaves some children waiting for updated COVID-19 vaccines

Theres a delay in COVID-19 vaccines for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not made the newest COVID-19 vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children program. The program provides free shots to uninsured children in the United States. About half o...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 18, 2026