Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed metro Detroit on Thursday, but crowds still filled the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Art Fair.Many attendees wore masks to protect themselves from the hazy conditions. Festival organizers also took steps to keep artists...
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A crash has closed all the westbound lanes of I-94 at 12 Mile Road in Macomb County.The freeway was closed on Thursday (July 16) as emergency crews responded to the scene. Officials have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or whether anyone was injured.Traffic is backed up ...
If he's confirmed to be the next director of National Intelligence, one of Jay Clayton's roles will be to ensure that Americans are able to vote legally without roadblocks.But during his confirmation hearing, Clayton repeatedly hesitated to say that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 elect...
Detroit police have released new information in the case of a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy who was shot at, but not hit, and are asking for the public’s help locating a woman connected to both that incident and a brutal 2022 attempted murder.The shooting occurred Tuesday (July 14) afternoon near...
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.Suspending a search is one of the hardest...
There's been a surge in hospitalizations due to wildfire smoke in Michigan, according to Trinity Health's Dr. Laurie Dixon. The air quality is bad enough that it's impacting both those with preexisting conditions as well as healthy people.
Rachel Buyle spends 6 hours a day, 3 times a week, in her bandage room. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Sterling Heights woman with rare skin disorder hopeful for life-changing power chair"It's routine, it's not always easy," Buyle said. The 36-year-old, who was born and raised in Sterling Height...
A first-of-its-kind Catholic revival event is coming to Detroit on July 22, bringing thousands of Catholics together for a full day of worship, speakers, prayer, a concert and a massive Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: Catholic revival e...
John Mellencamp's concert at Pine Knob has been canceled due to hazardous air quality, the venue announced on Thursday.
Surgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit have performed what the health system says is the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair, a breakthrough they believe could help make heart surgery less invasive for some patients.The procedure was performed on 60-year-old Pat...
John Mellencamp’s scheduled performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Thursday, July 16, has been canceled due to poor air quality in southeast Michigan.Venue officials said the decision was made based on guidance from public health authorities as smoke from wildfires continued to create hazardou...
Several Oakland County communities are dealing with the aftermath of a major water system disruption that triggered water restrictions, boil water advisories and multiple water main breaks. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Oakland County communities face water main breaks, boil water advisorie...
Hazy skies and the smell of smoke have settled over Metro Detroit and much of Michigan as wildfire smoke continues to drift into the region.It’s unhealthy for everyone -- including your pets.The American Veterinary Medical Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency both warn that wi...
The Michigan build up to April 3rd and 5th of next year is in full swing! Thats when the nations premier college basketball championship tips-off at Detroits Ford Field. But the lead up to the big event is the 2027 NCAA Mens Final Four Fan Jam. Its a mobile marketing fan experience touring the e...
Thick wildfire smoke from fires in Minnesota and Canada blanketed the Grosse Pointes Thursday, forcing public pools to close early and outdoor workers to wrap up their shifts ahead of schedule.The hazy conditions along Lakeshore Road prompted officials and businesses across the Grosse Pointes to ...
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed metro Detroit on Thursday, but crowds still filled the streets of Ann Arbor for the annual Art Fair.Many attendees wore masks to protect themselves from the hazy conditions. Festival organizers also took steps to keep artists...
An Epstein survivor told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that her road to justice has been made more difficult by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.Dani Bensky said her attorneys submitted 350 names to the Department of Justice in December ahead of its release of the Epst...
Developers are pushing hard to build a massive data center on Milford Road in Lyon Township, dubbed Project Flex, and are preparing to submit their fourth application this week. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Project Flex data center eyes final Lyon Township approval amid pushbackNancy Hop...
Some of the world's most powerful and precise aircraft are getting ready to take over the Michigan skies this weekend. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns with military jets, warbirds and the Red ArrowsThe Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns to Willow ...
The smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is a serious health risk, with many people wondering what's actually in the smoke we're breathing.Thats a great question because many people think wildfire smoke is simply burnt wood in the air. But its actually much more complicated than that....
Brittany Harris, director for Heroes' Alliance - and student, Savannah Lane, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the solar electric cars built by their Detroit middle and high school students. This event aims to showcase student innovation, teamwork, and sustainability in action. Several hand...
Canadian Wildfire has pushed hazardous air quality towards Detroit, that smoke can be dangerous for eye health.Local 4 spoke to local Christopher Sesi an Ophthalmologist at Shanbom Eye Specialist in Berkely.Contact lens can trap wildfire smoke particles directly onto the eyeball, long time contac...
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registeri...
The Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices are closing early on Thursday due to the hazardous air quality conditions.The offices at 1200 N. Telegraph in Pontiac and 1151 Crooks in Troy closed around 3:30 p.m. on July 16 after smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketed Metro Detroit, ...
Three of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced on July 16 that it’s investigating ...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose again, state health officials reported on Thursday, with more than 4,300 cases reported.Update: Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 3,700 cases, and restaurants are changing how they operateOn July 16, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (M...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press The city of Detroit plans to fix thousands of old and clogged sewer lines for free to help reduce sewage backups in homes and prevent alleys f...
The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident.
A West Bloomfield man is facing a federal charge for his alleged role in a scheme to get millions of dollars in investment funds for a proposed sports complex in Romulus.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, was charged with one count of wire fraud. He is the operator of Motown Sports Group Holding, Inc. and sev...
The man who was behind a proposed 451-acre $3 billion sports village near Detroit Metro Airport is now facing federal fraud charges over the project.Kenneth Bardwell, 66, from West Bloomfield, was arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud.Bardwell is the chairman and CEO of Motown Sports ...
Air quality continues to be a concern Thursday with the haze, smell and breathing conditions at dangerous levels for those spending long periods of time outdoors.
Here is a look at how some Michigan landmarks look covered in hazardous air.Click below for related stories --> Detroit ranked as having the worst air quality in the world -- see interactive map--> Air quality alert in Wayne County: Canadian wildfire smoke is so dense, you can’t see DTW--> Metro ...
The American Heart Association(AHA) warns smoke exposure from the Canadian wildfires heart problems or worsen existing ones.Smoke from Canada wildfires has rapidly drifted into Michigan, bringing hazardous air quality for residents.Studies have linked smoke exposure to an increased risk of sudden...
Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her kids to live alone, has entered a no contest plea to child abuse charges in the case.She will be sentenced on September 12, 2026. In a press release, the Oakland County Prosecutor's office says that under the terms of a plea agreement, Bryant ...
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years has pleaded no contest to child abuse charges.Kelli Bryant, 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse on Thursday, July 16. In February 2025, Bryant was ...
The city is distributing free masks, offering refuge and urging residents to take precautions amid hazardous air quality conditions. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed are providing updated guidance for Detroiters concerned about the poor air quality caused by on...
Detroit is experiencing its worst air quality Thursday since record-keeping began due to thick wildfire smoke. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Record-breaking air pollution is sending Metro Detroit residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems and forcing...
Only 25 theaters in the country are able to show ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX the way it was filmed. Michigan has one of those theaters.
THURSDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 91.THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Continued hazy and smoky due to wildfire smoke. Low: 69.FRIDAY: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke. Mix of sunshine and clouds. Continued hot. High: 90.The smoke from ...
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