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The Detroit Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with hands-on safety training, live music, free food, games, and activities for Detroit residents.   This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety…highlighting the importance of safely charging and using everyday devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Residents can also sign up to have smoke alarms installed in their homes by DFD for free. 

The Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Walk is a community celebration for those living with T1D and the research advancements we've all worked together to achieve. It's where dedicated families, friends and companies raise money to improve the lives of those living with T1D, until it is no longer a threat. Join walkers from all over the country and help create a world without T1D.

Alex and Erin are gearing up for the Banned Together Book Festival in honor of Banned Book Week. The event kicks off Saturday, October 10 in Downtown Ferndale.  Tickets: https://bannedtogetherbookfest.com

Jamie Sherrod sits down with SuVon Treece, Co-Founder of Artistic Experssions Gallery, to discuss the grand opening of its news space in Downtown Royal Oak. 

Jamie Sherrod sits down with Brooke Bendix, Licensed Psychotherapist and Founder of Therapyology, to discuss warning signs of deep depression and suicidal thoughts, and how to respond with care. 

Jamie Sherrod sits down with Arthur White from the Detroit Opera House to discuss The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration. It's happening Saturday, October 10th at 8pm at the Detroit Opera House. 

A huge fire broke out at Farmer's Creamery, an Amish owned business in Mio on Oct. 2. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. 

Mixing It Up With Mixter is a podcast hosted, produced and made by the students at Mixter Institute for Transition.  These are adult students who have autism.  They are learning and developing skills that will help them land jobs and careers.  You can find Mixing it up at Mixter anywhere you get podcasts.  Dave Spencer was lucky enough to be interviewed for their latest podcast and shares his experience.

The Detroit Fire Department is hosting a fire safety week event on October 4th from noon to 3 PM at Engine 42 on W. Chicago Drive in Detroit.  Fire Marshall Don Thomas was in studio to talk about the 4th annual event. "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower" focusing on lithium-ion battery safety for everyday electronics, phones, e-bikes, and scooters. The department will be hosting a family-friendly community event to meet local firefighters, learn fire safety tips, and view equipment For more visit, detroitmi.gov/events/fire-prevention-week-kickoff.

The race for mayor in Hamtramck was decided by 11 votes in 2025. The day after the election 37 votes were found uncounted. After months of legal arguments, a judge has ordered them to be tallied, and because of the close race, the current mayor could be unseated if the difference for his opponent is more than 11 votes.  

A homicide detective with the Detroit Police Department is facing charges of allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident.  “The Detroit Police Department is aware of an incident that occurred in another jurisdiction involving one of our officers while off-duty. The officer is currently suspended while we actively review this matter. If it is determined that the officer violated the law or department policy, that individual will be held accountable. The Detroit Police Department remains committed to transparency, accountability and maintaining the public’s trust. We hold our officers to the highest standards—both on and off-duty—and remain unwavering in our commitment to the principle that no one is above the law.”

A former Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy is accused of using data from Flock cameras illegally. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said the officer was not employed at the time of the allegations. 

IN DETROIT... POLICE WANT TO CATCH A CAT-NAPPER. OR MAYBE... A CAT BURGLAR. THIS WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF WALKING INTO A PET SUPPLY STORE... PUTTING A CAT INTO A LUNCH-BOX... THEN TAKING OFF. THE STORE IS LOCATED ON WASHINGTON NEAR DOWNTOWN.

Detractors say President Donald Trump using between $2 and $25 million in tax dollars are illegal. Democrats have asked the office of Government Accounting to weigh on on the legality of ads that have aired recently all over the country promoting Trump and his policies.