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Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in Metro Detroit on Friday

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe. High: 82. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65. SATURDAY: Cloud cover in the morning will give way to some late day sunshine. Co...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

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Record diesel prices threaten higher grocery and delivery bills

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher tr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

1 dead after residential fire causes partial collapse in Troy

One person died after a residential fire that caused part of the structure to collapse in Troy. The Troy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:58 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 3), after receiving a report of flames and smoke coming from a residential structure at Troy Villa. Firefighters ar...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

Warren men arrested in ‘Operation By The Bell’ child exploitation investigation

Two Warren men have been arrested and charged following a joint investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexually abusive material, Warren police and the Michigan State Police said. The Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led the i...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

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Michigan lifting lane restrictions for Labor Day weekend travel

Lane restrictions will be removed during Labor Day weekend on most Michigan roads and bridge projects. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said 60% of Michigan’s road and bridge projects will have lane restrictions lifted to ease traffic delays for the holiday weekend. Ninety-one out of 15...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

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More strong storms possible Friday after damaging winds tear through Metro Detroit

Southeast Michigan is cleaning up after another day of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damage across the region Thursday, including an area of concentrated damage on Detroit’s east side that the National Weather Service plans to survey Friday. Severe thunderstorms raced ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

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Passenger Recovery brings peer support and creative recovery programs to Downriver

After spending 25 years touring as a musician, Chris Tait found a new calling: helping other artists and community members navigate recovery from addiction. Now, Tait’s nonprofit, Passenger Recovery, is expanding its work Downriver with a new location on Oak Street in Wyandotte. ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

parks

Belle Isle Park crews begin cleanup after severe storm damage

Belle Isle Park is beginning cleanup efforts after severe storms caused significant damage across Detroit on Thursday. Park officials said crews were already working to assess and remediate damage at the park following the storm. Officials described the damage on Belle Isle as ex...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

Canton police crack down on kratom, 7-OH sales as legal questions remain

Canton police are cracking down on shops selling kratom and highly concentrated 7-OH products. Canton Police said an inspection with MDARD and MSP at a Canton-area tobacco shop on August 28, 2026, uncovered hundreds of kratom and 7-OH products, along with hundreds of THC products...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

FOX 2 viewers share video/photos of the storm

All of Southeast Michigan was under a tornado threat late Thursday. The National Weather Service issued warnings for the entire region, ending the alert by 4:45 p.m. The warnings stretched along the I-96, I-275, and US-23 highways....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

NWS to survey Detroit's east side for potential tornado

Detroit is assessing widespread storm damage including what could be the first tornado to hit the city since 1997. The storm knocked out stoplights at roughly 100 intersections across the city, brought trees crashing into multiple homes and left one man injured the only known inj...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 4, 2026

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Severe storms leave tree on Detroit home

There were some other trees down in the neighborhood but nothing of this magnitude. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of households are without power.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

business

Metro Detroiters cleanup from widespread storm damage

DTE Director of Operations Jerry Tullio spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon, saying 80% of customers impacted by the first wave of the storm can expect to see service restored by the end of the day on Thursday. As of 2:40 p.m., 110,000+ customers lacked power. The most...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

Local

FOX 2 Sports Wrap: The debut of the weekly football picks!

FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to debut their weekly football picks. They also preview Michigan and Michigan State's seasons, talk about the other teams they're watching in college football this season, and enjoy a golf shot going awry...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 4, 2026

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Possible tornado on Detroit’s east side could be city’s first since 1997

The National Weather Service will survey damage Friday in parts of Detroit and nearby communities after a powerful line of thunderstorms moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon, producing radar indications and damage consistent with a possible tornado. The survey is e...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 4, 2026

business

DOJ revives federal gun rights restoration program for the first time in over 30 years

For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a program giving people a path to restore their federal gun rights. The DOJ made the program active last month, reviving a law that had existed for decades before Congress discontinued it in the...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 4, 2026

safety

Severe storms leave widespread damage across Metro Detroit

Severe storms moved across Metro Detroit, leaving downed trees, downed power lines, structural damage, and fires in communities statewide. Local 4 crews captured storm damage on Thursday (Sept. 3) in several communities as emergency responders assessed the impact. In Rochester, a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

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GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell’s return

House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnells staff have told him they are hoping the senator who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14. Althoug...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

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Canton Township plans first roundabout at Palmer and Sheldon intersection

Drivers in Canton Township will see a major change at one of the community’s congested intersections in 2027, with the Township planning to install the area’s first roundabout. Township officials plan to replace the four-way stop at Palmer and Sheldon roads with a roundabout, a m...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

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Tree falls on Detroit home with man, newborn baby inside during severe storm

A tree fell onto a home on Detroit’s west side, severely damaging the roof while a man and a newborn baby were inside. The storm damage was reported on West Parkway Street on Thursday (Sept. 3), where a large tree came down and caved in much of a home’s roof. The mother of the wo...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

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Dealing with trauma from job loss

Dr. Kimberly Nelms stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live while in-town to speak about trauma from being unemployed. Nelms says her purpose is to help those who are experiencing difficulty due to losing their job. Tune in to learn how she says anyone can bounce back from being laid off....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

government

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

business

17-year-old Detroit designer has line at PacSun

Fashion designer, Langston Howard, stops be Fox 2 Detroit Live to tell Brandon Hudson all about his clothing line that's in PacSun stores nationwide! Learn how the 17-year-old took his passion for fashion and turned it into his reality!...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

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Lenawee County judge rules John Skelton will stand trial for murder of three sons

A Lenawee County district judge ruled Thursday that John Skelton will stand trial for the murder of his three sons — Andrew, Alexander and Tanner — who disappeared during Thanksgiving in 2010 and have never been found. District Judge Laura J. Schaedler issued her ruling saying pr...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Graduates have concern about job market due to AI

Dr. Debra Mrock joins Fox 2 Detroit Live to speak with Brandon Hudson about how the workforce is changing, and how more people are being laid off due to artificial intelligence....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

business

Storm leaves thousands of Detroiters in the dark

Severe storms have left thousands of Detroit residents without power, struggling in hot, dark homes as food spoils by the hour. DTE Energy has more than 2,600 storm response team members working to restore power to impacted customers, and another 800 out-of-state workers are en r...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Livernois Art on the Avenue returns to Detroit's Avenue of Fashion this Saturday

DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Art on the Avenue is returning to Detroit's Livernois corridor this Saturday after a hiatus, celebrating the stretch of galleries and creatives that have made the Avenue of Fashion a hub for arts and culture. The free event runs from noon to 7 p.m. along Liv...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

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DTE Power Outages: Hundreds of thousands impacted by storm

Already reeling from one round of storms the previous evening, people all around the region were without power in the early evening. From Southern Wayne County to Northern Oakland County, all the way west on the I-96 corridor in Livingston County and Michigan Avenue in Ann Arbor ...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

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Ex-analyst Mark Sanchez plans guilty plea ahead of trial stemming from fight

Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges ahead of a trial stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records filed Thursday. A motion asks for a guilty plea and sentencing hearing for Sa...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Taking prostate health seriously

Men's health advocate, David Williams, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the importance of men getting screened for prostate cancer and other life changing conditions....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Leland tenants still waiting for compensation as Detroit bankruptcy fight continues

It’s been nearly 4 months since tenants were moved out of the Leland, and the questions of if, when, and how they would be compensated after this ordeal came down to two words on Thursday: Adequate Protection. Last Thursday, August 27 , federal bankruptcy Judge Maria Oxholm grant...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

schools

Back-to-school nutrition for the entire family

Health expert Vince Rountree sits down with Brandon Hudson to talk about the nutrition choices that can impact your family's daily lives.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

government

Data center concerns have Lenox Township residents demanding transparency

Concerns over data centers have residents of Lenox Township banding together and demanding transparency from their local leaders. It’s a story that’s becoming common in rural communities in Michigan and across the country. Residents pouring into board meetings to have their voice...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Metro Detroit severe weather aftermath

The latest bout of bad weather that hammered Southeast Michigan has moved on with hundreds of thousands without power, several now-concluded tornado warnings, and a lot of cleanup....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 3, 2026

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Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ as he refuses to say when it will end

Vice President JD Vance could provide neither a timeline for the Iran war to end nor a date when gas prices might sink below pre-war levels during a White House appearance Thursday, suggesting instead it was up to Iran to conclude the conflict that began with joint US-Israeli air...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026

Local

Storms knock out power for more than 200K DTE customers across Metro Detroit

Strong storms knocked out power for more than 200,000 DTE Energy customers across Metro Detroit Thursday, leaving neighborhoods dark, streets blocked by debris, and residents scrambling to clean up the damage. Downed power lines, snapped trees, and piles of debris were reported a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

safety

Building collapses during severe storms on Detroit’s east side

A building collapsed during severe storms on Detroit’s east side, prompting police to establish a perimeter around the site. The incident occurred on Thursday (Sept. 3) near Concord Avenue and St. Paul Street. The building is on a corner and appeared vacant. Multiple Detroit poli...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

safety

Police oversight board won’t end virtual public comment

In the wake of public backlash from community members, the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners won’t pursue the elimination of virtual public comment at meetings. District 1 Commissioner Henrietta Ivey — who proposed the controversial motion last week — motioned during Thursday...

BridgeDetroitSep 3, 2026

Local

One of Detroit’s famous Boblo boats is finally open again

A boat many people thought was finished is making a major comeback in Detroit. The SS Ste. Clair has opened its doors as a floating museum . For those who grew up riding it to Boblo Island, the return is personal. The Ste. Claire is a beloved piece of Detroit history -- and now a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 3, 2026

News

John Skelton bound over for trial in alleged murder of his 3 sons

John Skelton will stand trial for the alleged murder of his three sons, a judge ruled on Thursday. After nearly two weeks of hearings, a judge determined there was enough evidence to bind Skelton over to circuit court. Skelton's sons Tanner, Alexander and Andrew disappeared on Th...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 3, 2026