Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked during a debate how they would manage SNAP benefits in the state. One in eight Michiganders live in poverty. As of Oct. 1, Michigan pays 75% of the cost of running SNAP, up from 50%. The state will also have to pay more fo...
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Dense fog is impacting parts of Southeast Michigan this morning, with the most widespread visibility concerns closer to the Ohio state line. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Monroe and Lenawee counties until 10 AM. Clear skies and light easterly to southeasterly winds are dr...
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Toledo Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a hazardous materials release at Sterling Pipe and Tube, 1050 Progress Ave near Enterprise Blvd in North Toledo....
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Menopause is something every woman will experience -- but for many, the changes that come with it can be surprising and sometimes misunderstood. Local 4’s Karen Drew sat down with Dr. Carrie Leff, a menopause specialist, for the ‘Local Blend’ podcast. They talk about HRT, weight ...
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Free transportation services for students and seniors visiting two Detroit cultural institutions would be on the horizon for Wayne and Oakland county residents if Nov. 3 voters pass an operating millage request. The “Yes to Our Story” campaign from the Detroit Historical Society ...
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As of Oct. 20, 2026, if you still need to register to vote, you must do it at Detroit City Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave. #200 Detroit, MI 48226. Here’s what to do. Step 1. Check your registration First, verify if you are already registered by putting your information into https...
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Curious by nature, this Detroiter finds learning and her work with Documenters “empowering.” Outlier Media · Dana Stuckey · Meet Carole Hawke-Diop, this month’s featured Detroit Documenter...
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A hazmat scene is unfolding in Toledo causing an evacuation for residents Wednesday morning.
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Ohio officials have issued evacuation orders overnight for residents within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials spill in northern Toledo, near the Michigan-Ohio border. It’s not yet clear what sort of hazardous materials were released, however officials have called it a ch...
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Homeowners, teens, job seekers and people without medical insurance have a bunch of resources on offer this week. Outlier Media · Dan Ignacio and Lynelle Herndon · Fix up your home, care for yourself and community: Get involved in Detroit...
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Families in a one-mile radius of a HAZMAT incident in northern Toledo have been ordered to evacuate. Video from overnight shows a haze in the air near the area of the Sterling Pipe and Tube Facility. Watch the latest update from Sara Molina in Toledo in the video below HAZMAT inc...
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked during a debate how they would address high gas prices in the state. In the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial debate, hosted by WDIV and moderated by morning co-anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp, the can...
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What to know: El Hadji-Losany Doumbouya of Ypsilanti faces a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a criminal complaint filed Oct. 19 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The charge follows an Oct. 15 search at a home on ...
