Ford Kentucky Plant surprise UAW strike could affect current progress
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The UAW strike at the Ford Kentucky Plant, which involves around 9,000 workers, could affect the economy and the outcome of the ongoing strike in Michigan. Shawn Fain, the Union Chief, will be making a public announcement on Facebook Live Friday morning.

Accidental shooting by 9-year-old injures little brother, 4, in Detroit
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A 4-year-old boy was shot by his older brother who was playing with a gun in a tragic accident. Police say the victim is expected to recover.

WWII veteran from Michigan laid to rest after nearly 80 years
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A World War II veteran from Flint, Staff Sgt. Max Thurston, was killed in combat in Germany on Nov. 4, 1944. He was 19 years old. On July 7, nearly 80 years later, Thurston's remains were fully accounted for and returned to his family. He was laid to rest in Holly on Oct. 12.

Casino workers gear up for potential strike
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Workers at Detroit's three casinos met Thursday as they weighed a potential strike against MGM, Greektown, and Motor City Casino.

Ford 'quite surprised' by UAW's strike escalation
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On Wednesday, the UAW dropped a bomb on Ford when it walked out of negotiations and called on the automaker's largest and most important plant in America to go on strike.

Detroit growing a little greener with latest crop of trees
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The greening of Detroit continues to push forward along the city's goal of planting 75,000 trees in five years. The partnership between the city, DTE, and several other local environmental groups helped plant 8,000 trees in 2022 and plan to scale up their plantings in the years to come.

Detroit 4-year-old shot by 9-year-old brother
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A 4-year-old boy was shot in the cheek by his 9-year-old brother on Larchmont Street in Detroit Thursday.

25-year-old on a mission to interview WWII veterans
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Rishi Sharma has been on a journey since high school to meet and film interviews with veterans of World War II. Now at age 25, his popular YouTube channel sports many of those discussions. The impact has been wide-reaching.

Carpenters train building with Mass Timber
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Specialized wood products are spurring a new style of building in Michigan. It's called Mass Timber and it's growing in popularity as a replacement for steel and concrete in structures.

Freedom Boat Club sees record number of women joining
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Freedom Boat Club said it is seeing an increase in women joining the club, which provides not only maintenance and storage but networking opportunities for its members.

UAW strike expands • Driver with 21 violations causes fatal crash • Controversial pit bull ban reversed

On Thursday's News Hit: - 8,700 more UAW members have joined the strike. - A suspect accused of causing a fatal crash on the Lodge has at least 21 driving violations on his record. - Grosse Pointe Shores backpedaled on a decision to ban pit bulls.

UAW strike expands to Ford Kentucky Truck Assembly
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In a surprise announcement Wednesday night, 8,700 UAW members at the Ford Kentucky Truck Assembly were called to join the strike. Usually, picket line additions are announced on Friday.

Girl overcoming the odds in cancer fight
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