The breakdown: MDOT plans a $40 million, two-year reconstruction of five miles of Rochester Road, from M-59 to Tienken Road, beginning in spring 2027; downtown Rochester is excluded. The two phases will leave just one lane open at a time, first between M-59 and the Clinton River Bridge in 2027, t...
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Consumer Reports found more than 600 reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission this year involving Millie Moon diapers. Parents described redness, swelling, blisters, peeling, bleeding and other painful infant skin reactions, some of which required medical care. Many pare...
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A six-month investigation culminated in a massive drug bust after seizures and arrests on Tuesday.
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The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion. Jacob Misiorowski brings his record-setting heat to the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night ...
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A man has died, and another was injured in a shooting on Detroit’s west side early Friday morning. The shooting happened on Buchanan Street near I-96 and Warren Avenue just before 2 a.m. on Oct. 23. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with multiple gunshot woun...
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Halloween procrastinators still have options if they need a costume at the last minute without spending a lot of money. Thrift stores in Canton Township are helping shoppers create affordable and unique costumes using secondhand clothing, accessories and seasonal items. WATCH VID...
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Early voting begins Saturday across Detroit, giving voters their first chance to cast ballots in person ahead of Election Day. The start of early voting comes as Michigan remains firmly in the national political spotlight, with former President Barack Obama scheduled to campaign ...
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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. today for all Southeast Michigan counties except Lenawee County. Fog may reduce visibility during the morning commute, so allow extra time on the roads and use low-beam headlights. Fog will be a recurring concern through Monday morn...
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In addition to choosing Michigan’s next governor, senator, and other local officials, voters will decide on several proposals in the November 2026 general election. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Two proposals will appear on the November ballot for all Michigan voters. Propo...
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What to know: Ramzi Braham of Bloomfield Township faces a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Police said Braham allegedly yelled at customers, claimed he was a terrorist, and referenced explosions inside a 7-Eleven. The incident occurred at the store at 4890 W....
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Michigan’s next governor will inherit a literacy crisis. In 2015, half of Michigan’s third graders were proficient or better in English language arts. By 2026, that number had fallen to just 38.2% — the lowest in the history of the M-STEP. That means more than six out of ten thir...
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Two recent train crashes involving vehicles are raising new concerns about railroad crossing safety across southeast Michigan. On Thursday morning, an Amtrak train headed to Chicago from Pontiac collided with a Priority Waste truck near the border of Wayne and Westland in the are...
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The Ann Arbor City Council has formally adopted a Bill of Rights for people experiencing homelessness. The resolution outlines protections for unhoused residents, including access to emergency medical care and the ability to use certain public spaces without being targeted becaus...
