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Worker shot and killed inside Goodfellas Wear clothing store in Detroit

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed inside a clothing store in Detroit, and the killer remains at large. Ali Aoun was found shot inside Goodfellas Wear on Woodward near Chicago Boulevard. A source says Aoun's father reached out to another employee to check on his son after he s...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Local

Fifth Third Bank's merger with Comerica frustrates local customers

This past weekend, Fifth Third officially converted 600,000 customer accounts over from Comerica Bank. For several local customers, the merger has turned into massive frustration. 7 News Detroit spoke with some of those customers, as well as Fifth Third Bank leadership, about the...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth pairs hospitality with social good

Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth is set on 200 acres and is a former Seminary turned into a hotel. It’s known for wedding venues and meeting spaces -- and its profits go to fund local and global non-profit causes. “This day is about packing lunches and meals for Leo’s Soup Kitchen...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Vacant Southwest Detroit school building transformed into early childhood center

A former school building in Southwest Detroit is getting a new life as a center for infants, toddlers and their families. Starfish Family Services and Brilliant Detroit have partnered to renovate the building next to the former Saints Andrew and Benedict Church. The newly renovat...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Keego Harbor eyes downtown development on former Roosevelt Elementary school site

Over the summer, Keego Harbor residents and business owners were asked to fill out a survey to understand the community's vision for the former Roosevelt Elementary School property with many wanting it to be something the city has never had: a downtown. Keego Harbor Interim City ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Local

Detroit's University District opens historic homes to the public this weekend

DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit's University District is hosting its 2026 Home Tour on Saturday, giving the public a look inside some of the city's most historic properties. Six homeowners will open their doors to the community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing the unique architec...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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What to know about Europe’s push to compete in space

Key figures from Europes space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continents ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States. The two-day International Space Summit that started Wednesday gathers officials, a...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

safety

'ICE' operation in New Baltimore prompts police response

According to police, the possibility of multiple people sought by federal law enforcement fleeing on foot near the school prompted the alert to schools. A photo taken by witness Chris Stellman at Festival Park on St. Clair Drive showed several individuals in handcuffs alongside f...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Lake Orion mom accused of leading police on chase with kid in the car

Marisa Calliea was arrested in southwest Wyoming on Monday after traveling there with her son Liam amid a custody dispute, reports the Cowboy StateDaily. A Flock camera in Northville registered a hit on Calliea's GMC Terrain she was driving, after failing to show at the arranged ...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Country club fire guts historic Lochmoor in Grosse Pointe Woods

On Thursday morning, SkyFOX flew over the site which revealed the full scope of the fire's devastation once daylight set in. Large sections were completely gutted with the roof gone and largely just rubble remaining at the historic site, much of which withstood a century. The all...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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WXYZ Editorial: Reading opens imaginations and opportunities for children

A child's future can be shaped by many things. A caring teacher. A supportive family. A community that believes in them - or something as simple as a book. That's why everyone at Channel 7 and The Spot Detroit 20, are so proud to support our " If You Give A Child A Book " campaig...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

parks

Royal Oak hiker missing after Isle Royale National Park trip

The search is intensifying for a Royal Oak man who went missing after a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Craig Berg, 70, arrived on the remote Lake Superior island Aug. 27 and was expected to leave Sept. 5. His family last heard from hi...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Oil prices leap to their highest since May and drag Wall Street lower

Oil prices keep climbing as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude, and they leaped Thursday to their highest levels since before the summer. That worsened worries about inflation and cranked up pressure within the bond market, helping to send stocks lower agai...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

business

Omaha Steaks trims down its menu as high beef prices squeeze American consumers

Omaha Steaks is slashing its menu and expanding its retail footprint as beef prices continue to soar. The business will trim its offerings from 500 items down to about 120 and put more focus on cheaper cuts of meat, as consumers are now paying about 27% more for beef than they di...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Macomb County man dies after being struck by lightning in Florida

A Macomb County man has died Tuesday after he was struck by lightning in Florida. According to WDIV Local 4’s affiliate in Florida , a 20-year-old Shelby Township man was found unresponsive on a walking path behind a hotel in the area of 700 Bloom Street in Osceola County, Florid...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

Seat belts and a flight attendant call button from the doomed United Airlines Flight 93. A purse filled with keys and a wallet recovered from the World Trade Center site. The telephone that sat on U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson's desk when his wife, Barbara, called from a hijac...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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The big and growing business of ICE ankle monitors

One private company is benefiting financially from ICE increasingly using GPS ankle monitors to track immigrants awaiting legal proceedings instead of a less expensive smartphone app. B.I. Incorporated won a contract in September 2025 initially valued at $1.02 billion to provide ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Live Sept. 11 events in Detroit: Schedule of memorials and ceremonies

Friday marks 25 years since thousands of Americans lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, including a reported 42 people with close ties to Michigan. Here is a look at remembrance ceremonies happening across metro Detroit....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Fight between LSU and the SEC might be over as LSU sets roster for the season

The fight between LSU and the Southeastern Conference might be over for now. This comes after the LSU football team filled out its roster for the season. This ends any possibility of adding players who played for the NFL or went to NFL training camps this summer. RELATED STORY | ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

government

Appeals court keeps block in place on Trump’s mail voting restrictions

An appeals court on Thursday upheld a block on President Donald Trumps executive order limiting mail voting, a decision that comes as the Supreme Court considers the same case and states have already started sending out ballots for the high-stakes midterm elections. The three-jud...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Surprise under the hood: Boa constrictor found in Wisconsin family's car

What started as a typical Sunday evening for a Milwaukee-area family quickly turned into a shocking discovery over Labor Day weekend: a four-foot boa constrictor hiding under the hood of their car. When it first moved, I literally screamed and jumped and said, No, that is alive, ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Report finds sharp increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths across the US

Deaths from ectopic pregnancies are rising across the U.S., with the sharpest increases occurring in states with strict abortion bans. A ProPublica analysis found nearly 200 women died from ectopic pregnancies between 2020 and 2025 nearly double the number recorded during the pre...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

business

Whitmer to Enbridge CEO: Line 5 pipeline is a ‘ticking time bomb’ for Great Lakes

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer penned a letter to Enbridge Inc.’s CEO on Wednesday, calling on the Canadian energy company to begin pursuing alternatives to its plan to replace the aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac with a tunnel under the lakebed. “Every day, oil continues ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests

Its something every dog owner knows but now we have the science to prove it: Dogs really can tell when were happy or sad. Scientists have scanned the brains of dogs to reveal how they process various human expressions, including happiness, sadness, anger and fear, according to a ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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How to save money on sports gear and make your equipment last longer

For Andrew Cheney, tennis is a family tradition. His parents introduced him to the sport, and now he's passing it down to all three of his kids. "Actually when all three were born, I had Penn balls in the little baby crib," Cheney, of Scottsdale, Arizona, said. With an entire fam...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month, and we dedicate the entire show to the topic of aging and caregiving in the African American community. This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Area Agency on Aging President ...

BridgeDetroitSep 10, 2026

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Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii's western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths

Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts while on Lanai, a cargo port where much of the island's food and supp...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Bush recalls chaos and fear of 9/11 during rare public conversation

Former President George W. Bush gave rare insight into his experience on Sept. 11, 2001, as the U.S. came under attack by al-Qaida. Appearing with Condoleezza Rice, who served as his national security adviser, Bush spoke Wednesday from his presidential center two days before the ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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The Coming Q-Day: US states largely unprepared as quantum computing threats loom

In an inconspicuous building on the western edge of Boston, scientists are using lasers to separate atoms and develop one of the most powerful machines ever created. Once fully operational, it could be able to create new, lifesaving medicines. It could also become the most devast...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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The AI boom and tariff uncertainty are pushing copper prices to record highs

Tightening global copper supply, robust demand from the AI boom and uncertainty over tariffs are all whipping up a frenzy for the red metal. Its sending prices soaring to their highest levels ever. Copper futures traded in New York settled at $6.89 per pound on Wednesday, their h...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot hang up their astronaut suits at NASA

The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are stepping away from spaceflight. NASA announced Wednesday that Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will no longer serve as active astronauts but will continue to support the moon ex...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Your Metro Detroit Weekend GO Guide

Here’s your weekly GO Guide to what’s happening across Metro Detroit this weekend. Arts and Apples Festival Rochester | Friday - Sunday Rochester Municipal Park will become a 30-acre celebration of creativity. Browse work from more than 200 fine-art exhibitors, enjoy tasty eats a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

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Trump announces $500 refunds for nearly 1 million 'Obamacare' enrollees

President Donald Trump announced that his administration will send $500 refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans who he says were overcharged for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, commonly referred to as Obamacare. Trump said the payments stem from...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps

The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, a loss for Republicans trying to maintain control of the House in the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision appears to clear the way for use of...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Earth logs hottest August ever as global heat blows past climate threshold

Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Nino, according to the European climate service Copernicus. August's sizzle also helped push the ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026