Why Are So Many People Getting Their News From Influencers and Social Media?
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Social media specialist Ethan Lloyd breaks down the impact conservative activist Charlie Kirk had on young adults, who are turning to non-traditional media for news.

Mayor Duggan touts budget surplus, proposes reserve fund
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We're not talking about chump change here; this is a $60 million budget surplus, and it's beneficial for the residents, the administration, and the person who will succeed him.

New report on Oxford school shooting response critiques first responders
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There was no findings of neglect or dereliction of duties by first responders, but there was however, a "breakdown in command in coordination, communication and training" it claimed.

The threat of political violence
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We also discussed swatting, which is when someone makes a prank call to 911 and reports a fake emergency. The caller provides a real address, and police show up in full force.

Oakland University prepares for Charlie Kirk vigil
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Charlie Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot once while speaking at Utah Valley University last week. Authorities say the suspected gunman, had recently drifted toward more radical political views online. A bullet casing found was engraved with the phrase "Hey, fascist! Catch," a cryptic mix of anti-fascist and meme-driven rhetoric.

Stagecrafters presents 'Tuck Everlasting' at Baldwin Theatre
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You can catch 'Tuck Everlasting' at Baldwin Theatre now through September 28th. For more information visit www.stagecrafters.org

Suspects in court after Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion
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Four employees of the Oxford Center, a Troy medical facility where a boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion, are due in court for their preliminary examinations on Monday. The center's employees are accused of ignoring safety measures when operating the chambers.

Police investigate 2 U-Hauls through businesses
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Police are currently in Royal Oak Township and Detroit investigating after U-Haul trucks were smashed into two businesses. It is unclear if the suspected smash-and-grabs are related.

THE INTERVIEW | Kirk?s Killing Raises Warning: Violent Extremism as Expression Means Social Upheaval
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Hilary Golston spoke with Hal Kempfer, a former Marine intelligence officer, who says the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a stark reminder of what happens when anger curdles into action. Kempfer warns that if violent extremism becomes the only way Americans express themselves, the country could slip into a state of social upheaval, echoing earlier chapters of domestic strife from the Civil War to the unrest of the 1960s. He says Kirk, despite his polarizing views, represented a commitment to civil discourse and that the loss of even controversial voices through violence raises urgent questions about how to confront radicalization and protect the public square.

Lions fans tailgate at Eastern Market prior to home opener
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Tailgating has changed a bit since last year, but fans still packed the area to celebrate the Lions home-opener Sunday.