Wildfire smoke poses a health risk to everyone, but certain individuals are more susceptible to illness. Detroit is experiencing the highest air quality index values in its recorded history in July 2026 due to smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. That’s according to the Michigan Depar...
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Deteriorating air quality from Canada’s wildfires has prompted Michiganders across the state to avoid the outdoors on Thursday, with much of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. experiencing similarly steep declines.The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is EPA’s tool for communicating with the public about ...
It's the midpoint of the year, and financial experts say now is a good time to reassess your finances and make adjustments before 2026 ends.A recent Bankrate survey found nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings at all, but experts say a few small changes now can help you finish the year...
How bad is the air quality in Wayne County? To put it in perspective, the Detroit Metro Airport cannot be seen by our skycam on Thursday.Detroit is ranked as having the worst air quality in the world, with hazardous air quality all across Metro Detroit.Related --> Detroit ranked as having the wor...
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the hospitalized cases have more than doubled in the past week.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis jumped to 4,312 as of Thursday morning. WATCH OUR PREVIOUS COVERAGE MDHHS releases new recommendations for cyclosporiasis amid spike in cases Local restaurant details precautions ...
Two more of Brad Pitts children have applied to legally drop his surname.The stars daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited personal reasons for requesting the change.This is the l...
Detroit has been ranked as having the worst air quality in the world on Thursday after Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Michigan.Here’s the list of the top five cities with the worst air quality, as of 11 a.m. on July 16, according to IQAir:Detroit, USAToronto, CanadaMinneapolis, USAChicago, USA...
How bad is the air quality today in Ann Arbor? The smoke is so thick that you can’t even see Michigan Stadium from our live camera.The air quality index in Ann Arbor on Thursday, July 16, 2026, is in the “hazardous” range -- right around 350 as of the late morning.You can take a look at the smoke...
State regulators approved two key environmental permits on Wednesday that are vital for Enbridge Inc.’s Great Lakes Tunnel Project to move forward.Enbridge first submitted permit applications for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project to state and federal regulators in April 2020. The project, approved b...
A Wayne County woman says her “legs gave out” after she found out she won a $395,479 Lucky 7s Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.The 78-year-old woman has chosen to remain anonymous.The woman says says the cashier picked out the Lucky 7s game, but when she took it to the scanner the mach...
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is covering Michigan on Thursday.A 4Warn Weather Alert was issued Thursday, July 16, as wildfire smoke continues to blanket Southeast Michigan, giving Metro Detroit the worst air quality in the world.Watch the livestream at the beginning of this article for a liv...
Wildfire smoke poses a health risk to everyone, but certain individuals are more susceptible to illness. Detroit is experiencing the highest air quality index values in its recorded history in July 2026 due to smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. That’s according to the Michigan Depar...
A Rochester Hills woman waited one year to claim her $1 million Powerball prize, cashing in just hours before the prize was set to expire.Theresa Lynchosky, 63, matched the five white balls (08-12-45-46-63) in the July 14, 2025 to win the prize.Lynchosky says she plays online regularly and knew s...
A creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.The event will be held Tuesday, July 21, at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills.Gesher human services offers the program for people to explore fine arts, phot...
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks or even months to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about...
The US Coast Guard is calling attention to the dangers and penalties of hoax distress calls using radio, phones and social media.
A groundbreaking mission that explored Pluto and distant solar system objects in unprecedented detail has awakened from its longest sleep ever and its 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometers) from Earth.NASAs New Horizons spacecraft went into a planned hibernation mode on August 7, 2025, and w...
On July 18, more than 200 boats and 1,600 sailors will set off from the black river and head up to Mackinac Island for the Bayview Mackinac race.The competition is the world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race.The race is considered a Michigan tradition, running for its...
Planet Fitness will be opening their doors at over 115 locations for free for anyone with or without membership needing indoor exercise access amid unhealthy air quality alerts.Locations will include every Michigan gym and select gyms in Indiana and Ontario, Canada.According to Planet Fitness loc...
After Canadian wildfires, smoke is impacting air quality in Michigan.Recent weather updates --> 4Warn Weather Alert extended as Detroit experiences some of the world’s worst air quality.Air quality updates --> Metro Detroit enveloped in smoke amid ongoing Canadian wildfires.Alec Kownacki, meteoro...
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government's ability to f...
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for our area as the Canadian wildfires continue - and Detroit has the worst breathing conditions in all of the world.
Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain, sending emergency crews scrambling to rescue people from the rising waters before sunrise Thursday and setting off urgent warnings from forecasters: Move to higher ground now!The National Weather Service in San Antonio said ...
Ask Claude to make a pamphlet critical of President Donald Trump or Britain's King Charles III, and Anthropic's chatbot would oblige.Prompted to do the same for Thailand's king, Saudi Arabia's crown prince or China's leader, and the artificial intelligence model declined.It is a key finding from ...
Residents in Orion Township, Auburn Hills and part of Rochester Hills are being asked to limit their water usage after a power outage at a pump station, which is leading to reduced water pressure. Watch Randy Wimbley's report from the Noon show Power outage at pump station leads to water restrict...
Plans for a cigar bar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus have been scuttled.
Plans for a cigar bar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus have been scuttled.
The current US Senate candidate and former health director for the City of Detroit and head of Wayne County HHS shared some colorful cyclosporiasis comments.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Michigan begins statewide testing of election equipment ahead of August primaryAs communities across the state prepare for early voting to begin this month for the Aug. 4 Primary, e...
Both Greenfield Village and the Belle Isle Aquarium announced closures on Thursday as a result of the hazardous air quality stemming from ongoing wildfires in Canada.The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation — including the Freedom Plane exhibit — the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen ...
President Donald Trump will address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern on elections and voting machines, calling it "really, really big news."The speech will take place in the East Room of the White House. The 9 p.m. Eastern time slot is traditionally reserved by presidents for their most impor...
The smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario has moved its way into metro Detroit with a cold front that pushed it into the area.Detroit has the worst air quality in the world on Thursday morning, and the smoke is expected to hang around for the next couple of days.It's also forced the cancellati...
As communities across the state prepare for early voting to begin this month for the Aug. 4 Primary, election officials have begun conducting mandatory pre-election testing of voting machines to ensure all goes smoothly.Michigan’s early voting period begins July 24, allowing voters who may be una...
This story also appeared in Planet Detroit This article first appeared on Planet Detroit and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Overview: Michigan faces an air quality alert through at least Thursday as sm...
Dr. John Frith talks about limiting our activities and using N95 masks while Metro Detroit endures smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Smoke from wildfires near the Minnesota-Ontario border in Northern Ontario has moved into Michigan and other parts of the country. Watch Ryan Marshall's report from the Noon show Detroit has the worst air quality in the world from Canadian wildfire smoke, IQAir saysThat smoke has given Detroit th...
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on changes to rules limiting ownership of television stations.Current rules prohibit any company from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households.The ownership cap was established to promote competition and prevent monopolization of the airwaves....
The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting U.S. allies in the region...
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.
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to move through SE Michigan giving us some of the worst breathing conditions in the world.
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