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Mother, 2 children injured after being struck by moving train near Ecorse High School, police say
A woman and her two children were struck by a moving train near Ecorse High School over the weekend, a spokesperson with the city’s police department said Monday.
Long Lake Road closure begins in Troy, drivers brace for delays and detours
A major road closure is now underway in Troy, and drivers who regularly use Long Lake Road are preparing for weeks of detours and travel disruptions.
Metro Detroit geriatric consultant urges families to plan ahead for aging parents before a crisis
As America’s population ages, many adult children find themselves unexpectedly responsible for caring for their parents after a medical emergency, fall or diagnosis.
Metro Detroit Weather: The cool sunshine continues
Another dry and sunny week ahead with a few chilly mornings. Look for highs to reach the mid 60s with patchy frost possible Tuesday morning.
Shorter FAFSA arrives as new federal borrowing limits raise college affordability concerns
Families preparing for college are facing one of the biggest federal financial aid shakeups in years.
Good Samaritan killed while trying to help crash victims on the Lodge Freeway
A person who stopped to help people involved in a crash on the Lodge Freeway was struck and killed over the weekend, according to Michigan State Police.
Detroit-area entrepreneur turns her van into a rolling jewelry store called Divine Crystal
A metro Detroit woman has turned her van into a rolling jewelry store, and it's drawing crowds on Mason Street in Dearborn.
Oakland County investigating alleged misuse of Flock camera data by former deputy
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a former deputy who allegedly misused Flock surveillance data without authorization, raising new questions about who has acces…
Judge orders counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in Hamtramck's mayoral race decided by 11 votes
Nearly a year after Hamtramck voters chose their next mayor, one of Michigan's closest elections is still being fought in court.
Sinkhole discovered under northbound Telegraph in Taylor forces road closure
The Michigan Department of Transportation shut down northbound Telegraph between Eureka and Pennsylvania Friday evening after crews found a sinkhole dropped the roadway 3 to 4 fee…
Nightmare on Auburn Road to give downtown Utica businesses a boost
Nightmare on Auburn Road is expected to draw thousands of people Saturday for a day of Halloween activities.
'We just want the smell to go away': Wixom neighbors battle persistent compost odors
Wixom residents in the Hillsborough subdivision say there's an occasional stench coming from a nearby composting facility.
Detroit police homicide detective charged with OWI after wrong-way crash captured on surveillance video
Surveillance video shows Detroit Homicide Detective Lariah Stevens driving the wrong way on Vernier Road before crashing into another vehicle and then leaving the scene on foot.
Pollution-sensitive greenside darter fish missing for over 100 years found again in Michigan's Rouge River
A fish species so sensitive to pollution it vanished from the lower Rouge River more than 100 years ago has been found again — and environmental groups say it is a sign that decad…
Mother of five fights her way out of homelessness with help from COTS Detroit
7 News Detroit's Carolyn Clifford is lifting the voice of one Detroit mother who says a COTS Detroit program changed the path of her entire family.
Michigan Supreme Court ruling removes 20,000 names from state's sex offender registry
A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling has led to the removal of more than 20,000 people from the state's sex offender registry.
MDOT to close part of Telegraph Road in Taylor after sinkhole discovered under pavement
MDOT found a sinkhole under Telegraph Road in Taylor, closing the stretch between Eureka and Pennsylvania for weeks.
Sterling Heights police arrest woman accused of lighting DTE utility poles on fire
Sterling Heights police arrested a 38-year-old Pittsfield Township woman who is accused of setting DTE utility poles on fire.
Grosse Pointe Farms Haunted Garage turns Halloween tradition into fundraiser for local schools
A Halloween display that started as a hobby at a Grosse Pointe Farms home has grown into a community tradition that helps support local schools.
Detroit man faces 14 felony charges, including murder, in deadly west side after-hours party shooting
A 25-year-old Detroit man has been charged with 14 felonies, including murder, after prosecutors say an argument over a missing cell phone escalated to mass gunfire.
Thousands expected at Pontiac's American Speed Festival as M1 Concourse unveils new attractions
Thousands of motorsports fans are expected to descend on M1 Concourse this weekend for the sixth annual American Speed Festival
Dutch Girl Donuts opening 2nd location on Tuesday, Oct. 6
Dutch Girl Donuts will officially open its second location in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 6. It will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays to start.
Spotlight on the News: The who, what, where, when & why of Michigan's Proposal 1 & 2
On Sunday, October 4th, Spotlight on the News will interview Eric Lupher, President of the non-partisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan about its analysis of Proposals 1 and…
Ask Dr. Nandi: Knowing your risks as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing your personal risk can help you make informed choices about screening and prevention.
What to know about testicular cancer after ABC News' Will Reeve reveals diagnosis, treatment
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year. His cancer spread to his lymph nodes, but he has successfully completed treatment.
Watch Detroit Pistons preseason games on The Spot - Detroit 20 starting Oct. 5
The Detroit Pistons unveiled the 2026-27 broadcast schedule, featuring 71 games with free, over-the-air broadcasts on The Spot - Detroit 20.
Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned ahead of Red Wings' season-opening game against Rangers
Simon Edvinsson remained unsigned as a restricted free agent the day before the Detroit Red Wings were to open the season at home against the New York Rangers.
Detroit man charged with murder in mass shooting that left 3 dead, 4 injured
A suspect arrested in connection with the mass shooting at an illegal after-hours club that left three dead and four others injured over the weekend has officially been charged.
PWHL Detroit reveals full 2026-27 schedule with 13 games at Little Caesars Arena
PWHL Detroit has revealed its full schedule for the inaugural season, with 13 games at Little Caesars Arena in 2026-2027.
Habla Detroit creates space for people to learn, practice and reclaim Spanish
For some Latinos, Spanish was a language they grew up with. For others, it was lost across generations. A Detroit community is helping some reclaim it and reconnect with a key par…