Power outage at Ford Field postpones Michigan girls flag football championship

A power failure at Ford Field forced organizers to postpone the Michigan girls high school flag football championship, which was scheduled to feature 15 teams from across the state.

Teen shot, killed by Fraser police officer during dispute
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A 15-year-old boy was killed after being shot by a Fraser police officer during an alleged domestic incident at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday night.  Police said they were called to the 17000 block of Breezeway, a small road near Kelly and 13 Mile, for a domestic dispute.

Fraser teen killed by police during domestic incident

During the interaction with police, the boy was shot. He was transported to a local hospital in “grave" condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports

The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.

Red-tailed hawk attacks bald eagle over food in woman's yard

A woman in Erie caught these two birds of prey fighting over their food, and she did so completely by accident.

Three dead, one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

Three climbers from a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak.

Ford factory drivers defending their racing title
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It's the first time Ben Barker and Dennis Olsen have taken on Detroit's technical track. And according to the IMSA racers, contact with the course's barriers is not uncommon.

Detroit among the rare few cities to host an Indy race
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It's a tight technical course with quick turns and little room for error. The Detroit Grand Prix is just around the corner and both the current racers as well as the league's legends are excited to see the rubber meet the road.

Hélio Castroneves talks driving 'the jewel of Detroit'
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They call him 'Spider-Man' because of his his climbing the fence after his victories on the race track, Hélio Castroneves did that more than once on Detroit's track.

Endangered missing advisory issued for Warren 13-year-old

A 13-year-old Warren boy is missing, police say, and are asking for anyone who has seen him to call911. Kh'Mari Kyree Bridges was last seen in the area of 12 Mile and Hoover, according to an endangered missing flyer from the state.

Wildfire risk grows in Northern Michigan as drought conditions persist

In addition to a lack of rain in the forecast, past ice storms have left wood scattered across Northern Michigan, providing a dangerous combination of ingredients for potential wildfires.

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

Driver crashes into DTW Evans terminal, offers bizarre statement
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The 67-year-old Metro Detroit man crashed into the Detroit Metropolitan Airport Evans terminal Friday, making it the second crash at DTW in a year. 

Ex-Melvindale police officer sentenced to jail in excessive force cases
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Matthew Furman was sentenced Friday for his part in a pair of excessive force cases - but not before receiving a tongue-lashing by the judge.

These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data

America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.