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The economic impact of 9/11 25 years later

Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah recounts his experience working inside the Bush administration in the chaos of the 9/11 terror attacks.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

schools

Belleville High School marching band celebrates 100 years with 380+ alumni

Football usually takes center stage on Friday nights, but the marching band stole the show at Belleville High School as hundreds of alumni returned to celebrate the band program’s 100th anniversary. More than 380 former band members attended, with more than 200 picking up their i...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 12, 2026

safety

‘Everyone was scared’: Detroit Chamber CEO recalls chaos in Washington on 9/11

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah vividly remembers looking from his Washington office and seeing something that seemed impossible: the Pentagon on fire. Baruah was working at the U.S. Commerce Departme...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 12, 2026

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Arab Americans 25 years after 9/11

Osama Siblani, publisher of the Arab American News, opens up about his personal experience with a surge in Islamophobia following 9/11, and the attempt on his life made just hours after the towers fell....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

safety

How has policing changed in the US since 9/11

Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad reflects on his experience working with Homeland Security in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, and how that tragic day changed policing in America....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

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Somber Farmington ceremony honors those who died on 9/11

In Metro Detroit, it was a somber gathering in Riley Park, but in a way it was comforting for people to be together. For those who were alive and remember the horrors of that day and the weeks that followed, it’s something you never forget, as nearly three thousand people were ki...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

safety

Romulus Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Headquarters, Honors 9/11 Victims

City officials, first responders and community members gathered Friday in Romulus to break ground on a new public safety headquarters that will serve both the city's police and fire departments. Before the ceremony focused on the future, attendees paused to remember the thousands...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 12, 2026

government

$5K reality check: Experts say Trump's promise of midterm checks would strain the economy

President Trump on Friday once again promised each American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections. "When I say something, I mean it! The $5,000 Dividend will happen because the People of our Country deserve it. VOTE REPUBLICAN," ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 12, 2026

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How the Plymouth Fall Festival became a beloved Michigan tradition

Every fall, thousands of people gather in downtown Plymouth for the Plymouth Fall Festival, a community tradition featuring food, entertainment, family-friendly activities and support for area organizations. ---> Plymouth Fall Festival returns with a weekend lineup of fun Accordi...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 12, 2026

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9/11 survivor shares his story

Stanley Praimnath spoke today, telling his story as a survivor of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

safety

Federal court throws out Trump order forcing Michigan coal plant to stay open

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chr...

Planet DetroitSep 11, 2026

parks

Detroit crews clear hundreds of trees, debris one week after tornado

Cleanup efforts continue across five Detroit communities after a severe tornado damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the city’s east side. The hardest-hit areas include McDougall-Hunt, Islandview, West Village, Indian Village, East Village, and Pingree Park, as we...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

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25 Years After 9/11 with Beth Murphy

25 Years After 9/11: Personal Stories, Unanswered Questions, and the Next Generation. On this special, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Leiberman reflects on being at the Pentagon moments after the plane hit, and hears from those whose lives were forever altered that day. Jon si...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

Local

Ford Field unveils new fan experiences ahead of Detroit Lions season

Ford Field is rolling out several new features for the upcoming Detroit Lions season, including premium seating, interactive experiences, new merchandise options and a virtual reality ride. Kara Agby, director of partnership marketing and naming rights, led a tour of the new addi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

Local

Here's a look at the improvements made to Ford Field ahead of the Lions season opener

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions are taking on the New Orleans Saints to kick off the season. Fans heading to the big game at Ford Field will see improvements made during the off-season. Local 4 photojournalist Joel Deaner was there to check it out. You can watch the full report in t...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

safety

Spontaneous combustion? What caused Livonia’s large mulch fire

A large mulch fire sent huge plumes of smoke into the sky over Livonia on Friday morning, prompting fire crews to shut down 7 Mile Road as they worked to extinguish the blaze. The fire involved a large pile of mulch. Crews responded and worked to put out the fire, which produced ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

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Former Oakland County first responders reunite 25 years after rushing to Ground Zero

A 9/11 memorial in Pontiac brought together former and current first responders Friday to mark 25 years since the attacks including several Oakland County Sheriff's Office deputies who drove through the night to help at Ground Zero. Ten officers from the Oakland County Sheriff's ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

safety

Mississippi police make arrest in Tasia Fortune case after death ruled homicide

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned house last month, following the state medical examiner ruling her death a homicide. Last night, the medical examiners offic...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Livonia homeowner gets resolution from DTE months after storm damage

A Livonia homeowner says he's been waiting for a DTE Energy repair to his yard for months following a major storm in May. Dave Pietrowski said a tree in his yard fell during the storm, starting the issue. "There was a matching tree right here and what happened was the tree fell d...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Meredith Whalen’s legacy lives on through scholarship for young women

Canton Township native was killed in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, at age 23. Meredith Whalen had many talents. The Canton Township native was an accomplished equestrian, played the piano, and gave back to her community. At 23, she was living out her dreams in...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

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Former Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson responds to hazing, sexual abuse allegations

Former University of Michigan hockey coach Gordon “Red” Berenson is speaking out after 16 former players filed a federal lawsuit alleging they were hazed and sexually abused while playing for the Wolverines. Berenson, who coached the Michigan Wolverines hockey team for more than ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

schools

Canton Township teacher finds unique way to teach 9/11 to students who never lived it

Christopher Belch has been teaching history, civic, and social studies at Canton High School for nearly 20 years. He’s found a unique way to help his students understand just how surreal and devastating Sept. 11 was. “I think a lot of times when we go through history, we think ab...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 11, 2026

parks

Rochester event honors the fallen on 9/11

Our sense of safety, rattled by shock, horror and fear. 9/11 killed thousands, wounded many others and emotionally scarred millions. But it also sparked unity and respect, particularly for those who ran toward the danger that day, 25 years ago. Tonight, a special service to honor...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Waterford woman grows tree descended from oaks at the September 11 memorial

A Waterford woman has spent nearly a decade tending to a tree she calls a living piece of history one that traces its roots back to the September 11 Memorial. Since 2016, Julie Ogg has been growing what she calls her 9/11 tree, a swamp white oak descended from the trees that surr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

safety

Ross Fire in Texas grows to more than 90K acres, with more hot weather forecast

A massive wildfire in North Texas is still burning more than two weeks after it started. The Ross Fire has torched more than 90,000 acres since it ignited on August 24, destroying over 150 structures and disrupting schools. It grew quickly during its initial days, crossed water b...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Pentagon survivor shares 9/11 story at Clinton Township ceremony on 25th anniversary

A Pentagon survivor stood before a crowd in Clinton Township on Friday the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks to share what he witnessed firsthand when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Larry Powell was the keynote speaker at C...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

safety

Car flies off I-75, nearly hits Madison Heights family's home

A family movie night in Madison Heights was interrupted Thursday evening when a car traveling on I-75 veered off the interstate and crashed into a family's yard. Madison Heights police say the vehicle was traveling on I-75 between 12 and 13 Mile when it veered from the interstate...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

Local

State Senator Damoose reflects on 9/11 25 years later

State Senator John Damoose was inside the Pentagon when terrorists struck it on September 11, 2001. He spoke with FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan about surviving the attack, the days following 9/11, and what we should all remember 25 years later....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Buying a used electric vehicle? Don't skip this crucial battery check

Used electric vehicles may look like a bargain, but experts say you should be doing your homework before you buy. The biggest thing to check? Battery health. RELATED STORY | Gas prices are driving a new interest in EVs, retailers say Consumer Reports says battery condition can ha...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in a threat to shipping

Yemen s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured the island of Mayun at the entrance of the Red Sea, a key alternative for shipping Saudi oil and other exports since Iran has been targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The island's seizure was confirmed by a senior military offi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

business

Shoppers are turning to international markets for deals on grocery staples

Looking to cut costs on your grocery bill? Experts say you may want to check out International supermarkets. They said that shoppers may find lower prices on some staples while discovering new ingredients and flavors. RELATED STORY | One in five Americans are using their personal...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

safety

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had said the 64-year-old...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Michigan economist shares harrowing escape from World Trade Center 3 on 9/11

The chilling and terrifying attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are being remembered once again on the 25th anniversary on Friday. Among the survivors from Michigan is a prominent economist who escaped after being inside one of the towers before it was destroyed at the World Trade Center ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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More than 2 million Ricky Joy sour candies recalled over choking hazard

More than 2 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy have been recalled because of a choking hazard. The 1.85-fluid-ounce bottles contain sour liquid candy that is dispensed through a rollerball top. Federal officials say the rollerball can detach from the bot...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

parks

Dan Campbell reflects on visiting Ground Zero after 9/11 attacks as member of the Giants

On Friday, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reflected on his time in New York after the Sept. 11 attacks. Campbell was a member of the New York Giants after being drafted by the team a couple of years earlier, and said that being in the city and visiting Ground Zero was "som...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan. MSU gives tips to help protect trees

The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. According the MDARD, a population of spotted lanternfly was confirmed near Niles in Berrien County, making it the first confirmed population in Sou...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

business

Hawaii tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Kauai after Hurricane Lowell

Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaiis most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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America's supplement habit: 80 percent of adults are taking at least one

A new Pew Research Center study has shown that Americans are taking more and more supplements. The study found that roughly 8 in 10 adults say they are currently taking at least one supplement for their health. The most commonly used supplements are vitamins and minerals such as ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026