What to know: Abraham Lincoln popularized “Michigander” in an 1848 House speech mocking Michigan politician Lewis Cass. Historical records favored “Michiganian” starting in the 1870s, keeping the two terms in competition for over a century. Michigan lawmakers voted unanimously on Nov. 2, 2017, to...
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What to know: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are competing in one of the country’s most closely watched U.S. Senate races. El-Sayed rallied Monday with former Democratic primary opponent Mallory McMorrow. He focused on the rising cost of living, saying groceri...
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What to know: John Lashawn Benson, 21, of Oak Park, was charged in connection with the Oct. 30 fatal shooting at a Spirit Halloween in Madison Heights. Police say Benson and Anthony Thompson, 21, of Detroit, argued near the store entrance before Benson allegedly shot Thompson sev...
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DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Residents are concerned about a proposal to bring a concrete recycling operation to Detroits west side, fearing the project could increase dust, noise, and truck traffic in nearby neighborhoods. Sterling Heights-based DVM Utilities is seeking approval for a ...
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Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, Mich. Two people were safely rescued Monday after a seaplane began taking on water shortly after landing on Orchard Lake, according to police. The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Orchard Lake Police Chief Jeffrey Gomez said the plane landed on the lak...
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Trick-or-treating may be over, but one Redford Township resident is still looking for a treat. Pablo the pig has an appetite for pumpkins, and his owner, Derek Bias, is asking the community to donate leftover ones for Pablo to enjoy. WATCH VIDEO REPORT BY 7 NEWS DETROIT'S TONY GE...
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Police were called out to the scene on Saturday where they found a woman on the ground in her driveway with three dogs attacking her. Officials say the dogs were upset that a stray puppy had been brought into the home so they attacked their owner....
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What to know: Detroit police are investigating the reported theft of highly valuable jewelry from a woman’s hotel room at MGM Grand Detroit. The incident occurred on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at MGM Grand Detroit, near Third Street in downtown Detroit. Police located a woman who repo...
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The race for governor is down to the wire ahead of Election Night. Republican John James ran against Democrat Jocelyn Benson for the seat in Lansing.
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The reaction from an unlikely endorsement continues to dominate the campaign trail hours before Election Day.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) A 5-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after a shooting on Detroit's east side on Halloween night. Police say the girl was still in her trick-or-treat costume when bullets flew into her family's home, striking her in the chest. 7 News Detroit reporter Rand...
