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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

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Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a win over the Lions

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium. Its Josh Allens house. The quarterback quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thu...

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

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I-96 drivers begin to see relief in Livonia with traffic shift

There's light at the end of the tunnel for one of metro Detroit's biggest highway projects. The Michigan Department of Transportation hit a major milestone in the M-14/I-96 Reconstruction Project that started in May 2024. Westbound I-96 traffic, between Levan Road and I-275, shif...

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

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Sports fans spending nearly $1,900 a year for tickets, merch and streaming

The NFL season has kicked off, and the MLB postseason is days away, but following all of your favorite teams just keeps getting more expensive. Sports fans are spending an average of $1,899 on their teams this year, according to a survey by debt settlement company National Debt R...

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

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Northville Victorian Festival returns this weekend; Here's everything you need to know

Northville's Victorian Festival returns this weekend, bringing an estimated 25,000 people to historic downtown for live music, arts and crafts, family activities, and a celebration of the city's history. The festival, now more than three decades old, began in 1989 when the Chambe...

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

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Drier Friday before rain returns to Metro Detroit

4Warn Weather - High pressure to the north will keep Southeast Michigan dry for most of the day today. A low pressure system moving in from the Plains will bring the chance for rain this evening and widespread rain this weekend. Today’s highs will be near normal in the low 70s. W...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

I-275 NB reopened at Ecorse after crash

The freeway was closed from Ecorse to Michigan Avenue, according to MDOT for about three hours.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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I-275 NB closed due to crash

Cleanup continues on I-275 after a crash at Ecorse, which has left the freeway closed.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Detroit gas station owner convicted after 42 kilograms of fentanyl found in stash house

A Detroit gas station owner was convicted of multiple federal crimes after authorities found more than 42 kilograms of fentanyl, a pill press and other drug-manufacturing materials at a Detroit stash house. Barry Willis, 58, of Clinton Township, was convicted Monday (Sept. 14) of...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Farmington Hills officer acquitted after accusations involving police cadet

A Farmington Hills police officer accused of criminal sexual conduct has been acquitted of all charges. Officer Michael Rybinski was accused of trying to kiss and grope a police cadet with the Farmington Hills Police Department. Rybinski faced more than 15 years in prison if conv...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

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Vehicle crashes into Washington Township Tim Hortons, causing significant damage

A vehicle crashed into a Tim Hortons in Washington Township, causing significant damage and forcing it to remain closed. The crash occurred on Thursday (Sept. 17) at the Tim Hortons at 13240 32 Mile Road. Officials said no one was injured. The store was closed when the crash occu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

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US trade war pushes Canada toward European Union

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the European Union, lobbying to make Canada the first "associate member" of the E.U. to seek better trade opportunities with European countries. It follows what Canada has called unfair treatment from the Trump Administration, includin...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Driver rescued from Detroit River after crashing through fence at Dingell Park

A driver was rescued from the Detroit River on Thursday after police said he drove through a fence at Dingell Park and crashed into the water. The crash happened around noon. Emergency crews pulled the driver from the river and took him to a hospital, police said. Local officials...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

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Gas prices near $5 a gallon in metro Detroit are squeezing DoorDash and gig workers

Gas prices pushing $5 a gallon across metro Detroit are hitting gig workers especially hard particularly those who drive for companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. DoorDashers picking up groceries at local Dash Marts say high gas prices are cutting into their bottom lines. They...

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

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National Toy Hall of Fame inductees & nominees

FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan and FOX 2 Executive Producer Dylan Dulberg take a break from Lions-Bills to discuss the nominees for the National Toy Hall of Fame, and discuss the inductees and what they consider a toy....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public a...

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

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Trail camera captures promising signs of an expanding Florida panther population

New footage of rare Florida panthers is a promising sign that the endangered species might be getting more of a foothold. The video, captured by a trail camera, shows a mother and three young cubs at a nature reserve in Fort Myers. That's further north of where the endangered cat...

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

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Drying out into Friday before widespread rain moves into Southeast Michigan

High pressure to the north will help to bring us a brief break in the rain. A low-pressure system moves in from the Plains this weekend, bringing widespread showers to the Great Lakes. Light drizzle and mist are possible overnight as temperatures fall into the 50s across most of ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

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Concussion concerns: Why female athletes may face higher risk

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States, up to 3.8 million young athletes suffer a concussion. Studies show female athletes face higher concussion rates than males in several sports, raising new questions about how to better pro...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

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Temple Israel reopens in West Bloomfield six months after March 12 attack

Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has reopened following a terrorist attack that targeted the synagogue six months ago. On March 12, a man deliberately rammed his truck into the building, barely missing children and teachers in the early childhood rooms. The FBI classified the att...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Higher gas prices have yet to change driving habits for many Michiganders

With gas prices continuing to rise, are Michiganders changing their habits? Some people carpool, combine errands or use public transportation. But many Michigan drivers say they are not changing their routines. When we asked viewers in March whether they were doing anything diffe...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Homebuilder sues city of Inkster, Mayor Byron Nolen, over harassment and extortion claims

A complaint filed against the City of Inkster, Mayor Byron H. Nolen, Buccilli Group LLC, and Carolyn Taylor Wilson, accuses the mayor of attempting to extort a homebuilder and subjecting her to severe sexual harassment. The 126-page complaint was filed on behalf of Annapolis Poin...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

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Michigan Rosie the Riveter receives congressional medal at 102

June Marheineke of Rochester, Michigan, has a new piece of hardware — one she’ll cherish forever. On Thursday, the 102-year-old was presented with the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal for her contributions during World War II. “Overwhelmed is not the right word,” Marheineke ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

New tech in Detroit for emergency responses

Out at Michigan Central, DFD teamed up with a company called Miovision for this 90-day pilot program. Take a look at the video because you want to see us in that fire truck. For now, only a few trucks and intersections around Corktown are outfitted with the technology....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 17, 2026

business

Store brands are winning over shoppers and challenging big names

Your favorite name brand may be losing ground to the store brand. A new report says private-label products like Costco's Kirkland, Walmart's Great Value, and Target's Up & Up are grabbing a bigger share of shoppers' wallets. The trend extends beyond groceries, with store-brand pr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

business

Record gas prices force metro Detroit drivers and businesses to make tough choices

Rising fuel prices are forcing metro Detroit drivers and businesses to make tough decisions as gas prices surge overnight and Michigan diesel hits a record high. According to AAA Michigan, the average price for regular unleaded is now $4.75 a gallon up from $4.54 on Wednesday and...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Iconic Detroit deli near Corktown plans to reopen under new ownership this fall

DETROIT (WXYZ) A beloved Detroit deli is making a comeback. Hygrade Deli on Michigan Avenue is targeting a reopening before the end of October under new ownership, more than nine months after it closed its doors. Demetrios Sanders has the story in the video below: Iconic Detroit ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Officials: Dangerous intersection report not accurate representation

We see it every day – from fender benders to deadly crashes – our roadways can be a scary place to travel. Now a local law firm has come out with its annual list of the most dangerous intersections in our area....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Community Comment: Feedback on "Let's Talk" in Detroit & TV-7 book campaign

Our editorial about taking our "Lets Talk" community engagement forum to Bakers Keyboard Lounge on the westside of Detroit prompted these comments. Tom Rempel made this simple but correct observation: Iconic place! Catherine Guy wrote: Ive lived in Ferndale for over forty years a...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Drivers making sacrifices due to soaring gas prices

Across the country and right here in Michigan, gas prices continue to rise. Today’s AAA national average is $4.43. But right here in the Mitten State, expect to pay more. Today’s AAA Michigan average is $4.75 a gallon for regular unleaded. It’s got many drivers asking: Where is t...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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As mortgage rates climb, the US housing market is slowing down

Mortgage rates in the U.S. climbed to their highest level since January 2025, and new home construction declined, adding to concerns about a housing market slowdown in the U.S. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 6.95% this week , up from 6.76% last ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Redford Township homeowner fights to keep longtime skeleton display up year-round

A Redford Township homeowner is pushing back after receiving a notice that his year-round skeleton display violates a new township ordinance — and the debate has taken on a life of its own online. Adam Pierson, a disabled veteran, has lived at the home on Beech Daly Road for abou...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

Local

Priority Waste reports progress after months of service complaints

Priority Waste says it is making progress after months of complaints about missed and delayed trash pickups, broken-down trucks and customer service problems across Metro Detroit. In a video released Thursday, CEO Aaron Johnson apologized to residents who experienced service fail...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Savannah Bananas bring sold-out Banana Ball show to Comerica Park this weekend

The Savannah Bananas are coming to Detroit and the demand says it all. Nearly 200,000 fans entered a lottery for tickets to this weekend's sold-out stop at Comerica Park enough to fill the stadium five times over. The Party Animals take on the Firefighters in a matchup with playo...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Detroit Fire Department testing technology to turn traffic lights green for fire trucks

Fire trucks race through intersections every day to put out fires or help get someone to a hospital. The Detroit Fire Department is now testing technology that will trigger green lights to switch on when a truck comes through an intersection. “With this technology, it should make...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 17, 2026