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Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program A Detroit man was reunited with his stolen dog after 6 months when a microchip led Macomb County Animal Control back to the owner.

A Detroit man has been reunited with his stolen dog after six months β€” and Macomb County Animal Control says the happy ending came down to one small thing: a microchip.

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Stryker hit by cyberattack linked to Iranian-affiliated hacker group, experts warn of growing threat Michigan-based medical technology giant Stryker was hit by a cyberattack that caused a global disruption to its operations, with an Iranian-affiliated hacker group claiming responsibility.

Michigan-based medical technology giant Stryker was hit by a cyberattack that caused a global disruption to its operations, with an Iranian-affiliated hacker group claiming responsibility.

11.03.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1 dies of electrocution, another injured after attempted utility theft in Detroit A person was electrocuted to death and another person was hospitalized in Detroit Wednesday afternoon, police say.

Breaking News: A person was electrocuted to death and another person was hospitalized after what police believe was an attempted utility theft in Detroit Wednesday afternoon.

11.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Upset, heartbroken': Man fatally shot on Detroit's west side, police searching for suspect Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed on the city’s west side Tuesday.

Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed on the city’s west side Tuesday. Family members identified the victim as Rich Peeples.

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Nino Salvaggio opens first Wayne County store on Schoolcraft College campus in Livonia Nino Salvaggio opens its first Wayne County store on Schoolcraft College's campus, giving students hands-on learning experience inside the market.

A new Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace has opened on the campus of Schoolcraft College in Livonia, the brand's first location in Wayne County, as part of a unique partnership designed to connect students with real-world experience.

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Wixom neighbors worry new elementary school will worsen traffic on two-lane Maple Road Wixom neighbors fear a new elementary school on Maple Road will worsen traffic. A public meeting is set for tonight at 7 p.m. at Wixom City Hall.

A new school is set to open in Wixom in 2027, and some residents say the city's roads aren't ready for the traffic that will come with it.

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Is Michigan's bottle bill kicking the can down the road? Some want it gone. This year marks 50 years since Michigan’s landmark bottle bill β€” the law that tacked a 10‑cent deposit onto eligible cans and bottles, refunded when you return them at the store.

This year marks 50 years since Michigan’s landmark bottle bill β€” the law that tacked a 10‑cent deposit onto eligible cans and bottles, refunded when you return them at the store.

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Spring break travelers face long TSA lines as partial government shutdown cuts airport staffing TSA staffing shortages tied to a partial government shutdown are causing long security lines at airports. Here's what to know before you fly.

Some travelers heading out for spring break are waiting in security screening lines for hours at airports across the country as a partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security continues to impact TSA staffing.

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Shelby Township police launch 'Operation Safe Zone' to crack down on drivers who pass school buses Shelby Township police are targeting drivers who illegally pass stopped buses along 23 Mile Road between Schoenner and Hayes, an area officers say is their biggest concern for school bus safety.

Shelby Township police are targeting drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses along a stretch of 23 Mile Road between Schoenner and Hayes, an area officers say is one of their biggest concerns for school bus safety.

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Detroit Water and Sewerage Department prepares for severe storms, residents brace for flooding A Detroit neighborhood is no stranger to flooding, staying prepared as severe storms threaten the area, all the while city crews and a local plumber offer tips to help residents protect their homes.

A Detroit neighborhood is no stranger to flooding, staying prepared as severe storms threaten the area, all the while, city crews and a local plumber offer tips to help residents protect their homes.

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A look inside Macomb County's emergency dispatch center, the third largest in Michigan Macomb County is home to the third-largest emergency dispatch center in the state of Michigan. The center has a bird’s eye view and the ability to help half the county instantly.

Macomb County is home to the third-largest emergency dispatch center in the state of Michigan.

10.03.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A jury has convicted Dale Warner of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Warner.

STORY: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/lenawee-county/dale-warner-convicted-of-second-degree-murder-in-death-of-wife-deeΒ 

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Michigan lawmakers push to regulate license plate reader data amid privacy concerns Michigan state lawmakers are pushing to regulate automatic license plate readers after years of debate over the surveillance technology in metro Detroit communities.

Michigan state lawmakers are pushing to regulate automatic license plate readers after years of debate over the surveillance technology in metro Detroit communities.

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GLWA CEO faces questions as Novi boil water advisory continues following water main break Novi residents are still under a boil water advisory after a major water main break over the weekend left thousands without water for two days.

Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Suzanne Coffey joined Monday's Novi City Council meeting, where she faced tough questions from residents and city leaders who say there needs to be accountability after multiple major water main breaks in the last decade.

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GLP-1 analysis suggests people regained 60% of weight lost after stopping drug GLP-1 drugs have become powerful tools for weight loss.Β A new review looked at what happens a year or more after people stop taking them.

GLP-1 drugs have become powerful tools for weight loss. A new review looked at what happens a year or more after people stop taking them.

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Union City church damaged by tornado plans to help fund home repairs A restored Steinway piano sits at the altar of First Congregational Church. Pastor Aaron Rieder said it has filled the sanctuary with music since the 1800s.

A historic church in Union City that was caught in the path of Friday’s storm is focused on helping neighbors pick up the pieces despite its own challenges.

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Teen's video exposes nail booby trap on Clinton Township gravel path, sparking neighborhood outrage A 14-year-old's video of hundreds of nails hidden in a gravel strip sparked outrage after a nearby homeowner allegedly placed them to keep kids off county-owned property.Β 

A 14-year-old Clinton Township boy captured video of hundreds of nails scattered across a gravel strip he rides his e-bike on nearly every day β€” a booby trap neighbors believe was placed by a nearby homeowner to keep kids off the path.

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'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims Following Friday's tornadoes, the gym at Union City High School transformed into a massive, well-organized logistical hub. The sheer volume of donations in such a short amount of time is staggering.

Members of the Union City community are rallying around their neighbors who were hit hard by Friday's storms, which included several tornados.

09.03.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Why did it happen again?': Water main break leaves Novi residents and businesses frustrated Residents and business owners in Novi are dealing with the aftermath of a water main break, the second disruption in less than six months, as the leader of GLWA prepares to meet with city leaders.

Residents and business owners in Novi are dealing with the aftermath of a water main break, the second disruption in less than six months, as the leader of the Great Lakes Water Authority prepares to meet with city leaders Monday night.

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Teen killed in ATV crash two days after his 15th birthday; father recalls final safety warning James Dylan Burkett loved to fish, ride all-terrain vehicles and was β€” by his father's account β€” head over heels for his girlfriend. Two days after he turned 15, he was dead.

James Dylan Burkett loved to fish, ride all-terrain vehicles and was β€” by his father's account β€” head over heels for his girlfriend. Two days after he turned 15, he was dead.

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Rising Michigan gas prices force rideshare drivers, workers to make tough financial decisions Michigan gas prices jumped 60 cents in a week. Drivers, rideshare operators, and fuel-dependent workers say they're being pushed to their limits.

Michigan gas prices have surged 60 cents over the past week and are now 75 cents higher than they were at the start of the year, squeezing commuters, rideshare drivers, and workers whose livelihoods depend on fuel.

09.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'People deserve answers': GLWA CEO speaks on recurring water main breaks along 14 Mile "This repeated, unprecedented number of water main breaks that are now putting people out of water for long periods of time, we've got to do things differently," GLWA CEO Suzanne Coffey said.

A 48-inch water main burst early Saturday morning near 14 Mile and Drake Road on the border of West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills, sending water into streets and homes and leaving residents frustrated over what they say is a recurring problem.

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Ohio State president resigns after admitting to 'inappropriate relationship' OSU announced that President Ted Carter has resigned after telling trustees that he had an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business.

OSU announced that President Ted Carter has resigned after telling trustees that he had an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business.

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Officials on the western side of the state are mobilizing relief efforts for people hit hard by last week's deadly storms.

STORY: https://www.wxyz.com/news/relief-efforts-underway-in-branch-and-cass-counties-following-fridays-stormsΒ 

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Don't forget to set your clocks ahead before turning in tonight!

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Matthew Tkachuk has hat trick, Panthers beat Red Wings to end 4-game losing streak Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Jeanne Findlater, first woman to lead a major market TV station in the US, reflects on career Jeanne Findlater became vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV in 1979, making history as the first woman in the U.S. to lead a TV station in the top 10 markets β€” Detroit was No. 7.

Jeanne Findlater became vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV in 1979, making history as the first woman in the U.S. to lead a TV station in the top 10 markets.

07.03.2026 02:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Storms rip through Michigan, tearing off roofs and downing trees Powerful storms ripped across Michigan on Friday, tearing the roof off a home improvement store and parts of a storage building, and knocking down trees as tornado warnings were issued.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center Friday evening due to the significant wind damage and possible tornadoes in southwestern Michigan.

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Maybury Farm in Northville is giving visitors a hands-on look at Michigan maple syrup tapping Maybury Farm in Northville offers wagon rides, tree tapping, and syrup tastings during Michigan's maple syrup season every weekend in March.

Maple syrup season is in full swing in Michigan, and Maybury Farm in Northville is inviting visitors to see exactly how it's made β€” from identifying the right trees in the woods to watching fresh sap drip into buckets.

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Detroit police officer suspended, arrested after woman says he stole intimate images from her phone A Detroit police officer is suspended and under investigation after a woman says he stole intimate videos and photos from her phone while she was in custody.

A Detroit police officer is suspended and under investigation after a woman says he stole intimate videos and photos from her phone while she was in custody.

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