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Michigan students form multi-university alliance to lobby lawmakers on college affordability
Students from across Michigan are forming a new statewide organization aimed at making higher education more affordable by taking their concerns directly to state lawmakers.
Officials search Pontiac lake in connection with 2018 cold case murder
Officials have conducted a search of a lake behind Pontiac's Carriage Place Apartments that is connected to a 2018 cold case.
Spirit of Detroit wears orange jersey for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
The Spirit of Detroit was unveiled wearing an orange jersey on Friday as the city recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Shooting along I-94 on Detroit's east side leaves 1 injured, freeway shut down
Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning along I-94 on Detroit's east side.
Metro Detroit Forecast: Warm again with storm chances
Warmer weather continues today with showers and storms. Chances get started after 4 pm and linger into Saturday afternoon.
Sentencing Friday for Michael Lopez in murder of Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said
A jury has found Michael Lopez guilty in the murder of Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said in 2024. Jury deliberations began late Tuesday morning in the trial.
Lyon Township set to welcome back colorful skies with annual kite festival
This weekend you can expect a sky full of color in Lyon Township as the annual Kite Festival returns. It’s an event that they’ve held for 17 years now and they say it’ll be fun fo…
Major closures coming to I-75 and I-96 this weekend; here's what to know
Drivers heading around metro Detroit and to Downtown Detroit for a variety of events this weekend are being reminded about full closures on two highways.
Crews extinguish large fire at DTE power plant in St. Clair County
Overnight, fire crews battled a massive fire at a DTE Energy power plant in East China Township in St. Clair County.
Police searching for missing Brownstown Township man with dementia who could be in danger
Police are looking for a missing Brownstown Township man with dementia who could be in danger. Michigan State Police issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for Leslie Russell Peter…
Data center site plan denied in Allen Park after voting was postponed three times
The Allen Park Planning Commission voted to deny a proposed site plan for a 26-megawatt data center, Thursday night.
Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 2-year-old girl last seen in Port Huron
Police are searching for a missing 2-year-old girl who was last seen in Port Huron and could be in danger.
Priority Waste promises trash pickup deadlines as complaints pile up
Lincoln Park city leaders are now threatening financial penalties for Priority Waste, outlined in the company's contracts. Meanwhile, Priority Waste promises trash and yard waste …
Teen takeover threat disrupts Detroit youth baseball league at Stoepel Park
A teen takeover threat is forcing Detroit's Rosedale Grandmont Baseball to reschedule games at Stoepel Park Saturday.
Partner testifies in trial of former Warren officer James Burke, blood alcohol evidence revealed
Testimony continues in the trial of former Warren officer James Burke, accused in a 2024 crash that killed two men.
Crime Stoppers offers $2,500 reward in search for missing Eastpointe teen Noah Winters
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $2,500 cash reward for information in the disappearance of 17-year-old Noah Winters, an Eastpointe teenager who has not been heard from si…
Variety Bike Night returns to UWM Field, presenting bikes to dozens of kids
Variety's Bike Night is returning to UWM Field in Utica once again, this year giving 150 kids a brand new bicycle.
WXYZ Editorial: The Brightest & Best graduates of 2026; take a bow!
Channel 7 proudly continues one of its longest-running traditions: honoring Metro Detroit’s Brightest & Best high school seniors.
Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know about research showing GLP-1s may lower breast cancer risk
In today’s Health Alert, popular GLP-1 medications may do more than help women lose weight or manage diabetes. A recent study shows they may also help lower the risk of breast can…
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reportedly requests trade
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested to be traded. That's according to SportsNet's Elliotte Friedman, and later reported by The Athletic's Max Bultman.
Family carries on father's mission to restore Franklin's historic 1929 Mack fire truck
A 1929 Mack fire truck that served the Detroit Fire Department, the Detroit Zoo, and the Franklin-Bingham Farms Fire Department is at the center of a community restoration effort .
Detroiter Mark Rieth buys back Atwater Brewing 6 years after sale to Molson Coors
Detroit's Atwater Brewery is back in the hands of its former owner, Mark Reith. On Thursday, the Detroit businessman announced he has entered into an agreement to reacquire the br…
Exclusive bodycam video shows harrowing moments after deadly EF-3 tornado in Union City
The Branch County Sheriff's Office released exclusive body camera footage to 7 News Detroit showing the extent of the desperate search and rescue efforts after a deadly EF-3 torna…
Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law out for season with torn knee ligament in offseason workout
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament, Dan Campbell told the media on Thursday
Knight, Coyne Schofield, Muller among PWHL stars eligible to be signed by Detroit
Seattle’s Hilary Knight, Minnesota’s Kendall Coyne Schofield, Boston’s Alina Muller, and Ottawa’s Brianne Jenner headline a group of stars eligible to be signed by the PWHL's four…
2 historic Michigan lighthouses to split $120K in preservation grants
Two historic Michigan lighthouses – one in Grand Haven and the other in the Upper Peninsula – will split $120,000 in grants.
Detroit Bird Alliance hosting Pheasant Flock Party Saturday at Brewery Faisan
The Detroit Bird Alliance and Brewery Faisan are honoring the city's "most charismatic avian resident" this weekend with a Pheasant Flock Party.
Detroit chef included on James Beard Foundation's 'ones to watch' list; event planned for September
The James Beard Foundation is hosting a special event with a Detroit chef who is part of its TasteTwenty class.
Metro Detroit Forecast: Getting warmer today
The sunshine continues with more cloud cover and highs back in the 80s. Rain chances increase Friday and Saturday as the "Muggy Meter" climbs.
We challenged a local chef to make dinner with $10 of dollar store ingredients
If you're looking for big savings with a small budget, we got you covered! I'm taking on a challenge at the dollar store, thanks to an email from a viewer.