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MDOT: Westbound I-696 traffic shifting back to newly reconstructed lanes this weekend
Starting this Friday night, westbound traffic will close for the weekend so crews can begin opening up the newly reconstructed westbound lanes.
Driverless cars hit the streets of downtown Detroit as Waymo begins its fully autonomous phase
Driverless cars are now navigating the streets of downtown Detroit. Waymo, a ride-hailing service similar to Uber or Lyft, has launched its fully autonomous test phase.
New details revealed in body camera footage after man allegedly lures students during recess
BB Williams, 48, is charged with attempted kidnapping for allegedly trying to lure children at a Warren school. Bond set at $250,000.
Shelby Township homeowners push for M-53 sound barrier as officials dispute responsibility
Some Shelby Township homeowners who live along M-53 say traffic noise has become so intense that they can no longer comfortably enjoy their own backyards, prompting renewed calls …
Michigan parents and educators say Count Day is key to securing adequate and equitable school funding
In Michigan, each student represents $10,000 in state funding, making Count Day a critical step in ensuring the funding process is working.
Milford Village Council cancels Flock camera contracts, but police chief eyes future LPR technology
During a meeting Monday night, the Milford Village Council voted unanimously to cancel a $36,500 contract that operated 10 Flock Safety cameras.
Dutch Girl Donuts opens a second location in Detroit's North End, bringing fresh donuts closer to more fans
Dutch Girl Donuts, a Detroit bakery serving fresh donuts and hometown nostalgia for generations, has opened a second location in the city's North End.
4-year-old girl dies after family is struck by train in Ecorse; mother and sister remain hospitalized
A 4-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old sister remain hospitalized, fighting for their lives, after a train struck the family near Ecorse High School.
Bloomfield Township police crack down on illegal e-motos after multiple teen incidents
Bloomfield Township police are stepping up enforcement against the use of e-motos by teenagers, warning that the vehicles are not electric bicycles but are legally considered moto…
Eastpointe police searching for woman after severely neglected dog abandoned outside Aldi
Eastpointe police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who investigators believe may have information about a severely neglected dog found abandoned outside an Ald…
Eastpointe schools seek $99 million bond for upgrades, campus consolidation plan
Eastpointe Community Schools is asking voters to decide on a $99 million bond proposal this November that district leaders say would address aging buildings and reshape how some s…
Interviews: What Jocelyn Benson and John James say on the issues shaping Michigan
As the race for Michigan governor heats up, both candidates are hoping to earn your vote by winning on the most important issues facing our state.
Mother, 2 children in hospital after second train strikes family crossing tracks in Ecorse
A 32-year-old Ecorse mother and her 2 children are hospitalized after a second train struck them while crossing tracks near Ecorse High School.
Michigan absentee ballot returns up 30% since 2022 with 4 weeks until Election Day
More than 201,000 Michigan voters have cast their absentee ballot with four weeks left until Election Day, which is up 30% since this time in 2022 , according to the state.
Oakland County father charged after 4-week-old baby found with broken arm and fractures
An Oakland County man has been charged with child abuse after first responders found his newborn son with a broken arm, multiple fractures and bruising.
Former Detroit assistant principal sentenced in child sexual assault case
A former assistant principal at a Detroit school has been sentenced in a sexual assault case involving a minor at his home.
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears has been named the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year. The fourth-year player was selected on Monday by the conference’s coaches and a media pa…
The Lions have the NFL's worst defense and coach Dan Campbell has no quick fixes
Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have serious defensive issues. He's just not sure about the best way to help his team overcome them.
Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midterms
Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit later this month.
South Lyon little free library vandalized twice
Vandals have hit the little free library at McHattie Park in South Lyon twice this year, breaking the handmade doors that hold free books for children.
6 months missing: Father says DPD 'didn't protect' daughter after domestic violence call
A father called Detroit police in March, reporting that his daughter was the victim of domestic violence. The responding officers would leave Caitlin Tressler's home without ever …
Ann Arbor City Council formally opposes Proposal E, a push to replace DTE
Ann Arbor City Council voted to formally a citizen-led ballot initiative on the November ballot that would establish a board to explore replacing DTE with a publicly owned electri…
Metro Detroit Weather: Frost advisory to start the morning
A chilly start to the day with temps in the 30s in several areas to get started. Sunshine and southerly winds will boost the temps back into the 60s.
Supreme Court declines First Amendment case of students forced to remove ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a First Amendment appeal from two middle school students who were ordered to remove sweatshirts emblazoned with the words “Let’s Go…
Pontiac nonprofit in need of donations after beetle infestation in pantry
A beetle infestation wiped out the food pantry at a Pontiac nonprofit that serves dozens of women and children daily.
Beyond what you can see: Metro Detroit walk highlights realities of living with lupus
A Metro Detroit lupus walk brought patients, families and supporters together while highlighting the often invisible challenges of living with the disease.
9-year-old girl struck by e-moto while getting off school bus in Farmington Hills
A 9-year-old girl was hit by an e-moto while getting off her school bus in Farmington Hills, raising questions about what police can enforce as e-bikes, e-motos and similar electr…
Lansing police investigating possible serial killer following 5 unhoused men's deaths along River Trail
Lansing police are examining whether 5 deaths along the River Trail, all involving unhoused men, could be connected to a single killer.
Four juveniles detained after stolen car plows into Ypsilanti Township house
"It felt like a bomb went off": Residents recount the terrifying moment a stolen vehicle smashed into their Ypsilanti Township home.
Retired Detroit Tigers in-game announcer receives life-saving kidney transplant
Longtime Detroit sports announcer Bobb Vergiels, known for his work with the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines, is preparing to return to the microphone after …