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South Lyon Theatre continues to reinvent itself after more than 75 years

The South Lyon Theatre has been a community gathering place for more than 75 years. Now, it is moving beyond movies and finding new ways to keep its doors open. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Historic South Lyon Theatre continues to transform The historic theater, which fi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Lincoln Park Days festival brings community together while funding year-round programs

Lincoln Park Days is back at Youth Center Park, bringing carnival rides, live music, food and fun to the community and raising money that supports local programs throughout the year. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Lincoln Park Days returns with rides, music and community impa...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Rouge River fish surveys, ambush bugs, and Raptors on the River | Brother Nature

The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toi...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Detroit business owner opens community event space after 12 years and a $50K grant

After more than a decade of hard work, a Detroit business owner has opened the doors to a new community gathering space on the city's east side. Johnnie Meeks officially cut the ribbon on Ideal Rental Space alongside Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, crediting a $50,000 Motor City Ma...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Trump’s Lake Ontario rename isn’t unprecedented. The Great Lakes have had many names

President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America during a feud with Canada . Can Great Lakes names actually be changed? It has happened before. The Great Lakes region has been home to dozens of tribes and hundreds of thousands of ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Detroit mayor leaves event through back door amid questions over social media controversy

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield left an event Friday through a back door before Local 4 could ask her about a controversy involving social media posts, her former partner and police Chief Todd Bettison, despite giving the city a heads-up that we wanted to speak. The departure and qu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Mini bike rider critically injured after colliding with vehicle on Detroit’s east side

A man riding a mini bike was critically injured after he collided with a vehicle in Detroit. The incident occurred on Friday around 1:24 p.m. near Chandler Park Drive and Dickerson Street. Police said the mini bike was traveling west on Chandler Park Drive when it struck a vehicl...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Police investigate incident at Ambassador Bridge; 1 person in custody

Police are investigating an incident at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, with one person in custody. Windsor police said on Friday (Aug. 28) there is no risk to public safety. The investigation remains active, and traffic disruptions are possible at the bridge while police work ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Windsor police conducting active investigation at Ambassador Bridge; suspect in custody

The Windsor Police Department said officers are conducting an active investigation at the Ambassador Bridge. Right now, details are limited as to what's happening, but they said one suspect is in custody and there is no risk to public safety. Police say to expect delays and possi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Warren man charged after he was caught peeping through girl’s bathroom window

Justin Moore, 22, of Warren, has been charged after police said he was caught peeping through a girl’s bathroom window. Update: Warren police arrest registered sex offender accused of spying on teen through bathroom window Warren police said officers responded to a 911 call at ab...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Man posing as San Francisco 49ers player charged with defrauding dozens of women

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud after posing as NFL players. According to court documents, 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love and 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan created fictitious investments to defraud numerous women in Oregon, Washingt...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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I-94 lane closures in Macomb County: What drivers need to know

Drivers traveling on I-94 in Macomb County should expect lane closures this weekend as crews continue resurfacing work. The Michigan Department of Transportation said the work is taking place on eastbound and westbound I-94 between North River Road and Masonic Boulevard. On Satur...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Brooklyn Haitian restaurant owner says the end of TPS is 'worse than COVID' for business

At least 5,000 Haitian immigrants in New York City and roughly 300,000 across the country have lost their ability to work legally in the U.S. after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. Businesses that depended on those workers are now struggling to...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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64 percent of online shoppers are using AI to help find products, study shows

A new Ryder study has found that 64 percent of online shoppers are using AI tools to help find and compare products prior to purchase. The study looked at more than 1,100 shoppers and found consumers are putting more value on convenience, delivery speed and flexible return option...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Tipping fatigue getting to you? This survey says you're not alone

U.S. consumers are cutting back on gratuities or skipping them altogether, according to a recent survey. The survey, done by Popmenu, said many believe tipping practices have become ridiculous. 44 percent of those asked said they have been tipping less this year than last. RELATE...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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AG Nessel asks MPSC to cut DTE's proposed $474 million rate hike by 71%

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a briefing, asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to take a massive cut from DTE's latest rate hike request. In April, DTE asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a $474 million rate hike request , just month...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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2 workers at Germany's Frankfurt Airport die from what is known as 'airport malaria'

Two workers at Germanys Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria believed to have been spread by a mosquito brought into the country via an aircraft. A total of six employees became infected with what is known as airport malaria, Fraport, the company that operates th...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Two Georgia women sentenced in fraud scheme, stealing millions from Amazon

Two Georgia women have been sentenced in a fraud scheme in which prosecutors say they stole close to $10 million from Amazon. Brittany Hudson was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison this week, while her partner Kayricka Wortham was sentenced in 2023. Hudson and her ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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What to know about Blake Farms’ annual Sunflower Festival

Starting Friday, Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill is holding its annual Sunflower Festival. The cider mill, located on Armada Center Road in Armada, will host a variety of activities, including DIY workshops with sunflowers, U-pick opportunities and live music. See all activities h...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Fired Stars and Stripes journalists accuse Pentagon of retaliation

Three staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication, sued the Pentagon and top officials on Thursday. The trio, including the outlets editor-in-chief, claimed they were illegally pushed out over personal statements protected under the First Amendment. The Pentagon last ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Man charged with 20 felonies in fatal shooting of girlfriend at Dearborn Heights home

A 35-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, and 18 other felonies stemming from the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at her Dearborn Heights home on Tuesday. Officers were called to the 5400 block of Huron Street shortly after 10 a.m. on Tu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Woman and man found dead in Macomb County home

A woman and a man were found dead in an apparent domestic incident at a home in New Haven Friday morning. According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 59400 block of Laine Lane after receiving a report of a domestic situation involving a hu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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OAG releases report on Michigan voter rolls; read the details

The Michigan Office of Auditor General released a report on Friday that said Michigan's voter rolls are secure and accurate. The report was sent to the leaders of both the State House and State Senate, and is required by state law. According to the report, the agency conduct an e...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Crews begin removing Confederate statues from Virginia's Capitol Square

Crews could be seen working to remove three Confederate-linked statues from Virginia's Capitol Square on Friday morning after a state senator introduced legislation to remove them earlier this year. Watch: Virginia senator proposes removing Confederate statues from Capitol Square...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Warren man arraigned on 18 felonies for child pornography

A 46-year-old Roseville man is facing multiple felonies in connection to his alleged possession and distribution of child pornography. According to prosecutors, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Paul Joseph Vizzaccero, II, after receiving a tip fro...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Prediction market Kalshi partners with The Weather Company on climate trading

Kalshi is expanding it's reach once again. The company has announced it's joining forces with The Weather Company in an effort to expand the weather trading business. According to the announcement, they will use enterprise-grade weather data feeds to verify outcomes on climate-pr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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McDonald’s bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets for limited time

Spicy Chicken McNuggets will return to McDonald's next week for a limited time. The fan favorite is seasoned with aged cayenne and chili peppers. Customers also will be able to order McDonalds Mighty Hot Sauce. When the spicy nuggets debuted in 2020, they sold out within two week...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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North Carolina teen critically ill after contracting infection from brain-eating amoeba

A teen in central North Carolina is critically ill after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of warm freshwater, according to state health officials. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said on Aug. 27 that the teen has been infected with...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Spotlight on the News: The tug-of-war on tariffs; who's winning, who's losing?

On Sunday, August 30, Spotlight on the News will interview Professor Erik Gordon, J.D., of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Dr. Gordon will discuss the current tug-of-war on tariffs between the United States, Canada, Iran, and other foreign c...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Updated COVID-19 shots cleared as health groups urge vaccination

The Food and Drug Administration approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the JN.1-lineage XFG variant of the virus. The mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech are approved for adults 65 and older and others with conditions that put them at risk for serious i...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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DNR: Here's how Michiganders can live with black bears after metro Detroit sighting

It's been more than three months since there were two extremely rare black bear sightings in metro Detroit . Now, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is explaining how Michiganders can live with black bears. Andy Henion, a communications representative for the DNR, said ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Study links lower early-life sugar intake to reduced cancer risk

Less sugar early in life could lead to better health decades later. A new study published in the journal PNAS found that adults who consumed less sugar during their first 1,000 days of life had lower risks of several cancers, including liver, breast and prostate cancer. Researche...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back

Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal anti-crime task force in Memphis fatally shot an armed 20-year-old man in the back, according to an autopsy report obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, contradicting police accounts that said the man was facing the troo...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlook. In his first high-profile...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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📸 See photos of the partial lunar eclipse from Local 4 viewers

Thursday night into Friday morning, the moon put on a show in Michigan. A deep partial lunar eclipse unfolded over Metro Detroit late Thursday, Aug. 27, into early Friday, Aug. 28, with Earth’s shadow eventually covering about 96 percent of the moon’s visible disk. At its peak sh...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone may arrive with $2,000 price tag

In just a few days, Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone. The debut, expected next week, would be the first major product event under the tech giants new CEO, John Ternus, who takes over for Tim Cook on Sept. 1. RELATED STORY | Some iPhone owners could get up to ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026

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Marathon swimmer Jim ‘The Shark’ Dreyer lugs 250 cannonballs for 22 miles

Earlier this month, one man didn’t just go for a swim; he made a big splash with the challenging marathon he undertook. 62-year-old Jim Dreyer lugged 250 cannonballs — each one representing the nation’s 250th anniversary. And he went the distance, swimming 22 miles. That’s not ju...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Sterling Heights starts food compost program

Here’s something that might surprise you -- the average Michigander spends nearly $800 a year on food they never eat. For a family of four, that number jumps to about $3,000. And it’s not just hitting your wallet; all that wasted food ends up in a landfill, where it releases harm...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 28, 2026

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Trump appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

The Trump administration is appealing a judges ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots. The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a fed...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 28, 2026