If he's confirmed to be the next director of National Intelligence, one of Jay Clayton's roles will be to ensure that Americans are able to vote legally without roadblocks.But during his confirmation hearing, Clayton repeatedly hesitated to say that there was no widespread fraud ...
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.Suspending a search is o...
There's been a surge in hospitalizations due to wildfire smoke in Michigan, according to Trinity Health's Dr. Laurie Dixon. The air quality is bad enough that it's impacting both those with preexisting conditions as well as healthy people....
Rachel Buyle spends 6 hours a day, 3 times a week, in her bandage room. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Sterling Heights woman with rare skin disorder hopeful for life-changing power chair"It's routine, it's not always easy," Buyle said. The 36-year-old, who was born and raised i...
A first-of-its-kind Catholic revival event is coming to Detroit on July 22, bringing thousands of Catholics together for a full day of worship, speakers, prayer, a concert and a massive Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: C...
John Mellencamp's concert at Pine Knob has been canceled due to hazardous air quality, the venue announced on Thursday.
Surgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit have performed what the health system says is the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair, a breakthrough they believe could help make heart surgery less invasive for some patients.The procedure was performed o...
John Mellencamp’s scheduled performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Thursday, July 16, has been canceled due to poor air quality in southeast Michigan.Venue officials said the decision was made based on guidance from public health authorities as smoke from wildfires continued t...
Several Oakland County communities are dealing with the aftermath of a major water system disruption that triggered water restrictions, boil water advisories and multiple water main breaks. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Oakland County communities face water main breaks, boi...
Hazy skies and the smell of smoke have settled over Metro Detroit and much of Michigan as wildfire smoke continues to drift into the region.It’s unhealthy for everyone -- including your pets.The American Veterinary Medical Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
The Michigan build up to April 3rd and 5th of next year is in full swing! Thats when the nations premier college basketball championship tips-off at Detroits Ford Field. But the lead up to the big event is the 2027 NCAA Mens Final Four Fan Jam. Its a mobile marketing fan experie...
Thick wildfire smoke from fires in Minnesota and Canada blanketed the Grosse Pointes Thursday, forcing public pools to close early and outdoor workers to wrap up their shifts ahead of schedule.The hazy conditions along Lakeshore Road prompted officials and businesses across the G...
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed metro Detroit on Thursday, but crowds still filled the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Art Fair.Many attendees wore masks to protect themselves from the hazy conditions. Festival organizers also took step...
An Epstein survivor told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that her road to justice has been made more difficult by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.Dani Bensky said her attorneys submitted 350 names to the Department of Justice in December ahead of its re...
Developers are pushing hard to build a massive data center on Milford Road in Lyon Township, dubbed Project Flex, and are preparing to submit their fourth application this week.Nancy Hopkins lives within a half mile of the proposed project and has been advocating against it with ...
Some of the world's most powerful and precise aircraft are getting ready to take over the Michigan skies this weekend.The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns to Willow Run Airport featuring military jets, historic warbirds and a rare appearance from the Royal Air Force Red Arr...
The smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is a serious health risk, with many people wondering what's actually in the smoke we're breathing.Thats a great question because many people think wildfire smoke is simply burnt wood in the air. But its actually much more compl...
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Brittany Harris, director for Heroes' Alliance - and student, Savannah Lane, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the solar electric cars built by their Detroit middle and high school students. This event aims to showcase student innovation, teamwork, and sustainability in act...
Canadian wildfires have pushed hazardous air quality towards Detroit; smoke can be dangerous for eye health. Local 4 spoke to Christopher Sesi, an Ophthalmologist at Shanbom Eye Specialist in Berkley. He said this is a good time to take a break from your contact lenses. Contacts ...
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizensh...
The Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices are closing early on Thursday due to the hazardous air quality conditions.The offices at 1200 N. Telegraph in Pontiac and 1151 Crooks in Troy closed around 3:30 p.m. on July 16 after smoke from the Canadian wildfires blankete...
Three of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced on July 16 that it...
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose again, state health officials reported on Thursday, with more than 4,300 cases reported.Update: Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 3,700 cases, and restaurants are changing how they operateOn July 16, the Michigan Department of Health and ...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The city of Detroit plans to fix thousands of old and clogged sewer lines for free to help reduce sewage backups in homes and...
The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident....
A West Bloomfield man is facing a federal charge for his alleged role in a scheme to get millions of dollars in investment funds for a proposed sports complex in Romulus.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, was charged with one count of wire fraud. He is the operator of Motown Sports Group Hold...
The man who was behind a proposed 451-acre $3 billion sports village near Detroit Metro Airport is now facing federal fraud charges over the project.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, from West Bloomfield, was arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud.Bardwell is the chairman and CEO ...
Here is a look at how some Michigan landmarks look covered in hazardous air.Click below for related stories --> Detroit ranked as having the worst air quality in the world -- see interactive map--> Air quality alert in Wayne County: Canadian wildfire smoke is so dense, you can’t ...
The American Heart Association(AHA) warns smoke exposure from the Canadian wildfires heart problems or worsen existing ones.Smoke from Canada wildfires has rapidly drifted into Michigan, bringing hazardous air quality for residents.Studies have linked smoke exposure to an increas...
Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her kids to live alone, has entered a no contest plea to child abuse charges in the case.She will be sentenced on September 12, 2026. In a press release, the Oakland County Prosecutor's office says that under the terms of a plea a...
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the pre...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leav...
The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years has pleaded no contest to child abuse charges.Kelli Bryant, 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse on Thursday, July 16. In February ...
The city is distributing free masks, offering refuge and urging residents to take precautions amid hazardous air quality conditions. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed are providing updated guidance for Detroiters concerned about the poor air qua...
Detroit is experiencing its worst air quality Thursday since record-keeping began due to thick wildfire smoke. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Record-breaking air pollution is sending Metro Detroit residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems and forcing those with as...
Only 25 theaters in the country are able to show ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX the way it was filmed. Michigan has one of those theaters.
THURSDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 91.THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Continued hazy and smoky due to wildfire smoke. Low: 69.FRIDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 9...
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shift...
The 36th District Court will be closed through Friday due to poor air quality conditions.The court is closed from 1:30 p.m. on July 16 through Friday, July 17.Felony arraignments will continue as scheduled, court officials said. All other court proceedings will be suspended durin...
The Detroit Red Wings released their 2026-27 regular season schedule, the team's 101st season in the NHL.Detroit will open the regular season at home on Oct. 6 in an Original Six matchup against the New York Rangers.The NHL goes to an 84-game season this year, expanding the seaso...
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Local 4 has received numerous complaints regarding auto employees working under hazardous air quality conditions.Canadian wildfire smoke spread across Metro Detroit this week, with July 16 being under a hazardous air quality alert. Many businesses across the area have closed, and...
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlight...
by Koby Levin, Outlier Media June 27, 2023 Worried about staying healthy in Detroit as Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the area? A cheap and simple, do-it-yourself air purifier can help. Inhaling smoke isn’t good for you. An air quality alert for Wayne County and much of Michi...
The U.S. Navy is investigating after a Blue Angels jet conducting a flyover above Pensacola Beach in Florida, Wednesday, flew close to the beach crowded with beach-goers....
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be forma...
Construction is underway in Downtown Detroit for the Par 3 in the D, a one-of-a-kind event in Downtown Detroit that will be part of Rocket Classic week.You can watch the Par 3 in the D live on Channel 7 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28The event will put some of the world's best golf...
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Ac...
The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is closed to the public on Thursday and Friday due to hazardous air quality conditions from the Canadian wildfire smoke.Officials said all court operations will be closed to the public from 12:30 p.m. on July 16 through Friday, July 17.All i...
Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show on the White House lawn pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy charges.Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, an...
Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."...
Deteriorating air quality from Canada’s wildfires has prompted Michiganders across the state to avoid the outdoors on Thursday, with much of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. experiencing similarly steep declines.The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is EPA’s tool for communicating with ...
It's the midpoint of the year, and financial experts say now is a good time to reassess your finances and make adjustments before 2026 ends.A recent Bankrate survey found nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings at all, but experts say a few small changes now can help yo...
How bad is the air quality in Wayne County? To put it in perspective, the Detroit Metro Airport cannot be seen by our skycam on Thursday.Detroit is ranked as having the worst air quality in the world, with hazardous air quality all across Metro Detroit.Related --> Detroit ranked ...
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the hospitalized cases have more than doubled in the past week.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis jumped to 4,312 as of Thursday morning. WATCH OUR PREVIOUS COVERAGE MDHHS releases new recommendations for cyclosporiasis amid spike in cases Local restaurant det...
Wildfire smoke smothers Detroit with some of the unhealthi...
Two more of Brad Pitts children have applied to legally drop his surname.The stars daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited personal reasons for requesting the cha...
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