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Pedestrian killed in crash at Gratiot near Hall Road in Clinton Township
The crash caused Gratiot to be closed south of Hall Road for an hours-long investigation. It was reopened just before 9 a.m.
safety
Mackinac Bridge reopens following crash, multiple injuries reported
The Mackinac Bridge reopened to traffic Wednesday morning after a crash. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reported the crash just before 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 23. The crash caused the bridge to close for hours. The bridge reopened to traffic just before 8 a.m. Accord...
safety
Pedestrian crash in Clinton Township closes Gratiot
Video by SkyFOX. A large response of emergency vehicles are at Gratiot near Hall Road Wednesday morning.
News
Ban on White House press access stays in place while judge considers the case
A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit over press access to the White House but did not immediately rule from the bench, which means the Trump administration's bans on major media outlets will stay in effect for now while a high-profile First Amendment case pla...
parks
Road inside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to close for 2 weeks in October
The National Park Service said a road at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will close for two weeks in October. According to the NPS, Sand Point Road will close east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore bounary from Oct. 1-14 for a culvert replacement project. During the clos...
business
One ingredient, multiple meals: Versatile foods that stretch your grocery budget
How often do you buy a vegetable, spice, or bag of lettuce that gets used once, forgotten about, and thrown away? With grocery prices weighing heavily on family budgets, shoppers are looking for ways to spend less and cook smarter and that often means rethinking what goes in the ...
government
Kamala Harris says midterms could be 'stopgap' on Trump and urges Dem unity for El-Sayed in Michigan
Campaigning in Michigan for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed , former Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that the midterm elections offer a potential stopgap halfway through Donald Trump's turbulent second presidency. And she urged Democrats not to be undone by a b...
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‘Mojo in the Morning’ radio host, wife Chelsea talk cancer journey on ‘Local Blend’ podcast
Mojo from the “Mojo in the Morning” radio show and his wife, Chelsea, met up with Karen Drew to talk about health, their relationship, and Chelsea’s cancer journey on the “Local Blend” podcast. ---> Check out all the episodes of the Local Blend podcast here. It’s been a year sinc...
government
Detroit Council urging inspections of Munoz Realty’s entire portfolio
The City Council is urging Detroit’s building department to inspect all residential and commercial properties owned or managed by a long-criticized landlord operating under a legal settlement to resolve fines and subpar conditions at hundreds of properties. Detroit Council Member...
Local
Speed date a Documenter and get involved in Detroit
’Tis the season for a new job or extra money. Join us for a local media networking event Oct. 1. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Speed date a Documenter and get involved in Detroit...
Local
Cool today before sunshine and warmer weekend weather
Temperatures remain below average today, with highs only reaching the 60s across Metro Detroit. A weak cutoff low moving through the Ohio Valley is helping push moisture westward across the southern part of the forecast area. That will keep mostly cloudy skies in place through at...
safety
Roundabouts are coming to Wayne County communities: Here's what drivers need to know
Wayne County communities are preparing to add more roundabouts to their roads, with Canton Township leading the way and a regional plan identifying additional intersections across the area where the traffic circles could reduce crashes. Watch the full story from 7 News Detroit Tr...
Local
Quality Behavioral Health named in $18.8M federal case alleging Medicaid fraud, forced labor
The federal government is seeking to seize nearly $18.8 million in cash, bank funds, and precious metals as part of a civil forfeiture case alleging a Detroit-area behavioral health provider defrauded Medicaid and used forced labor involving people receiving treatment. The compla...
government
2 accused of threatening Michigan elected officials, including Dearborn mayor, state supreme court
Two Metro Detroit residents are facing charges after they allegedly threatened elected officials, including the Dearborn mayor and the Michigan Supreme Court. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges filed against Alicia Choucair and Anthony Dekinderen on Sept. 21. Thre...
safety
We asked Detroit mayor about police chief's call with activist. Here's what she said
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declined to comment when asked whether Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison acted appropriately during a recorded phone call with activist Jahdante Smith. The call, recorded in August, is now part of an investigation by Detroit’s Office of Inspector Gen...
Local
More than a statue: Celebrating 68 years of the Spirit of Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit is an iconic piece of the city. Created to be a representation of hope and the “spirit of man,” the statue has become a nationally recognized landmark. Similar to the RenCen, it’s featured in logos, websites, merchandise and more. Unlike the RenCen, the Spir...
schools
Oak Park teacher killed by drunk driver remembered by students, staff, and community
Oak Park High School is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher killed by a drunk driver last week, as students, staff, and parents remember the lasting impact. Oak Park Schools identified Dwayne Harvey, 59, as the teacher killed Thursday night at the intersection of 8 Mile and Co...
News
Federal complaint alleges Medicaid fraud, forced labor by Quality Behavioral Health CEO
The federal government is seeking to seize nearly $19 million in bank funds, cash, and precious metals linked to Quality Behavioral Health, alleging the organization’s CEO used Medicaid beneficiaries as forced labor and submitted claims for services that were not provided. The al...
government
Ann Arbor residents push for safer bike infrastructure at city council meeting
Several Ann Arbor residents spoke during Tuesday night's city council meeting about ongoing safety concerns on city roadways. Although the topic was not on the agenda, residents urged the council to move forward with a proposed infrastructure project that would add a bike lane do...
safety
Mayor Sheffield questioned over police chief investigation
The OIG confirmed the probe into the chief had to do with actions relating to the social media posts made by Jahdante Smith, a local activist who said his phone was confiscated after taking the call from Bettison. Smith says he received the photos from Marvin Walker, Sheffield's ...
Local
Record gas prices hit Metro Detroit
Over near Detroit Metro Airport, a BP station is looking at around $6 a gallon. If the DTW location sounds familiar, that’s because it’s been the focus of state investigations in the past as they were accused of inflating prices. And while nearby gas stations have regular marked ...
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Metro Detroit gas prices continue to climb as drivers feel pain at the pump
Gas prices have hit record levels across Metro Detroit and consumer protection watchdogs are out to make sure drivers aren’t being taken advantage of. Meantime, many commuters are just making the best of it....
News
Trump meets Zelenskyy, suggests a Ukraine deal on Russia's war could be close
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump and said he trusted that the White House can help end Russia's 4-year war on his country even as attacks from both sides keep escalating. "I hope that we will end this war, and President T...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly weighing a possible presidential run
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is talking about her political future. The 36-year-old progressive Democrats says she will wait until after the midterms to decide whether she will run for president in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez gave an interview to the New York Times, di...
safety
Oakland County teacher killed in crash: Here’s everything we know so far
A beloved Oak Park High School math teacher was killed in a crash after police said a 19-year-old driver disregarded a traffic signal and was intoxicated. As an Uber driver, Dwayne Harvey, 59, was driving a Buick Enclave with a passenger near 8 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway on T...
safety
Driver in Grand Rapids dies in car crash after allegedly fleeing from ICE agents
One man is dead after attempting to flee from ICE agents in Grand Rapids and crashing his car.
Local
New Detroit Red Wings season brings bobbleheads, giveaways, and more
Big things are coming to Little Caesars Arena for the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings season. Promotions The Hockeytown 101 promotional schedule includes a bobblehead series commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Red Wings’ 2002 Stanley Cup championship. Door giveaways Oct. 4: Serge...
government
What Pontiac is doing to cut down on gun violence after 3 shootings in 10 days
The Pontiac City Council is set to vote Tuesday night on a resolution that would create a gun violence prevention task force, a move council members said is aimed at finding solutions to keep residents safe. The vote comes months after the council declared gun violence a public h...
schools
Michigan parents got Facebook message saying son was lost. What video shows about his bus dropoff
Josh and Gabrielle Mitroka say their son’s first day riding the school bus turned into a frightening ordeal — one that has left the 6-year-old too scared to ride again. On Sept. 1, a bus driver for Airport Community Schools dropped Joshua off in the wrong subdivision in Newport, ...
News
New Boston woman sentenced to 5 years for $4.6M child modeling fraud scheme
A 46-year-old New Boston woman was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving fictional child modeling events. Chanise Coyne pleaded guilty to wire fraud and admitted to obtaining more than $4.6 million from a l...
parks
2 Michigan Supreme Court candidates lack valid law licenses, state bar records show
Two candidates running for the Michigan Supreme Court are not licensed to practice law in Michigan, according to the State Bar database. Jody White and Tom Howe, both running under the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan, have been actively campaigning on platforms of integrity, fai...
business
Peloton is releasing its cheapest treadmill yet as it bets on running for a turnaround
Peloton is launching its cheapest treadmill yet, in the hope that runnings surging popularity will spur sales. The fitness equipment maker announced Tuesday it will soon release a $2,195 treadmill called the Tread Flex. Thats about $1,000 cheaper than its current lineup, and also...
safety
13-year-old for vehicle thefts in Metro Detroit
A string of crimes were reported over the weekend in Pontiac and Waterford Township, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office believes the crimes are related....
Local
Fall is the right time to plant: What Metro Detroit gardeners should do before winter
As summer fades and fall colors take over, local gardeners say now is actually one of the best times to get planting. Madison Sweeney, manager at Fogler's nursery, said the season is far from over. "It's almost like a time for rejuvenating your garden. But there's definitely stil...
Local
Detroit Red Wings unveil new food, merch and fan experiences for centennial season
The Detroit Red Wings are ready to welcome fans back to Little Caesars Arena and this season, there's more to look forward to than just the action on the ice. The team is rolling out a number of new food, merchandise, and fan experience additions as it continues celebrating its c...
business
New owner plans $8-10M renovation to restore Detroit's historic Hotel Yorba
A new owner has plans to restore Hotel Yorba, a landmark building in southwest Detroit that the city ordered vacated last year. Kahlil Assad purchased the hotel, located at the corner of Hubbard Street and West Lafayette, for $1.8 million. He estimates the building will need roug...
schools
Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages
The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died....
Local
Detroit deadly stabbing raises fears about violence against women
Many in Detroit have seen a lot of people stopping by, paying their respects and taking pictures of this memorial for Wix right outside of Chipotle where she worked. Her story hit home for many, including a woman who had a disturbing encounter in the same area....
Local
Deadly Detroit stabbing raises concerns for women's safety in the city
The stabbing death of 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix, who was on break while working at Chipotle, raised many concerns in the community, including violence against women....
News
Clarkston twins beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma, head off to college
Emma and Sofia Ego are heading into their next big chapter — freshman year at the University of Michigan . But before they could get there, the identical twins from Clarkston each had to fight the same battle: Hodgkin’s lymphoma. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Eac...
safety
Mayor Sheffield says ‘calm down’ to reporter amid chief’s investigation
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield spoke briefly to reporters to address the investigation into Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison that involves social media photos of her....
government
Mayor Sheffield tells reporter to ‘calm down’ amid chief’s investigation
Mayor Sheffield reiterated her confidence in Chief Bettison, and then told a reporter to “calm down” and said she had no further comment when asked a follow-up question about the photos at the center of the inspector general's investigation....
Local
Go 4 It: Detroit Zoo’s recycling challenge turns old electronics into gorilla conservation
The Detroit Zoo has been collecting old electronic devices since 2019 — and with help from Local 4, the effort is gaining new momentum this September. The zoo’s “Gorillas on the Line” initiative encourages residents to drop off used electronics like iPhones, iPads, AirPods and ga...
government
Former VP Kamala Harris campaigns with US Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit
The 2026 Midterm Election is now over 40 days away, and Democratic Michigan US Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed got a boost from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who campaigned with him Tuesday afternoon....
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Former VP Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed
Harris sat alongside Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and listened to health providers and medical professionals share their concerns regarding Black maternal health issues....
government
St. Clair Shores pauses Flock camera program amid privacy concerns over data sharing
St. Clair Shores City Council voted Monday to cover the city's Flock cameras for the next six months while officials reevaluate their contract and what role, if any, the license plate readers should play going forward. The move comes after months of debate over privacy, policing ...
News
Looksmaxxing celebrity Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Clavicular, the controversial looksmaxxing livestreamer, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts. The infamous internet personality, whose real name is Braden Peters, was also charged in the criminal complaint, filed earlier this month in Orleans, Massachusetts, district cour...
business
Soulja Boy to headline Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford Motor Company
Soulja Boy will be headlining this year’s Hob Nobble Gobble, presented by Ford Motor Company. The Hob Nobble Gobble is a fundraiser for The Parade Company, with support from 2,000 guests of all ages to produce America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White. Produced by...
government
Ann Arbor revisits deer management as residents, animal advocates weigh in
The debate over how to manage Ann Arbor's deer population is back in the spotlight as city leaders prepare to discuss concerns about deer numbers in neighborhoods across the city. The issue is set to be addressed during Tuesday night's Ann Arbor City Council meeting, where offici...
government
7 Brew Coffee in Roseville draws traffic complaints from nearby businesses and residents
Roseville business owners and residents are raising concerns about traffic congestion around a 7 Brew Coffee location on Gratiot near 12 Mile Road, and tonight they plan to bring those concerns directly to city council. See the full story from Roseville Reporter Peter Maxwell in ...
safety
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declines comment on OIG investigation into Bettison call with activist
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declined to comment when asked whether Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison acted appropriately during a recorded phone call with activist Jahdante Smith. The call, recorded in August, is now part of an investigation by Detroit’s Office of Inspector Gen...
schools
Waterford School District launches 'Visioning Forward' initiative amid projected enrollment decline
The Waterford School District has launched an initiative called "Visioning Forward" in response to data projecting a decline of 500 students over the next five years. Superintendent Adam Martin said the district is not in crisis, but sees an opportunity to plan ahead. See the ful...
News
USPS law enforcement arm adds more security guards at postal facilities. Some are armed
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is bolstering security at postal facilities across the country, deploying armed and unarmed guards at key locations. The USPIS, which is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, said the guards are being deployed alon...
government
How Detroit school board candidates would address chronic absenteeism
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit The five people elected to the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election will help shape the district’s continued strategy to address high rates of chronic absenteeism . It’s a tough task. The district has steadily reduced the numbe...