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August 1, 2025
23-year-old Canton man charged in fatal shooting of teen sister
The Canton man was carelessly playing with handguns in the presence of two minors, police said.
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August 1, 2025
French-American bistro The Statler closes temporarily in Detroit for full revamp
Downtown Detroit French-American bistro The Statler abruptly shuttered with owners announcing the space will be redesigned.
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August 1, 2025
GM shifts EV battery focus to energy storage for AI firms
The Detroit automaker's decision to deploy new and used batteries for storage systems keeps production moving even if EV demand is low.
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August 1, 2025
Nearly 2 dozen Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts. See the list of place to avoid
County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.
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August 1, 2025
Electric vehicles to hit Woodward with Clean Cruise in Royal Oak
The Clean Cruise is inspired by the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Instead of gas-powered hot rods, EVs will be the ride of choice.
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August 1, 2025
NMU students play key role in solving 39-year-old CSC cold case. Here's what happened
Northern Michigan University students reviews 39-year-old evidence and helped point to a Wisconsin man as a suspect.
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August 1, 2025
Hazel Park man faces murder charges in gas station shooting that left 2 dead, 2 injured
A man and woman were fatally shot and two other women were injured in a shooting at a gas station on Puritan St.in Detroit.
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August 1, 2025
Where to watch Dead & Company's concert in IMAX: See list of locations
Dead & Company will celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with concerts in San Francisco Aug. 1-3. You can watch in IMAX or stream...
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August 1, 2025
Search for New Jersey man at Grand Canyon continues 1 week later
Thomas Gibbs, 35, was last heard from on July 22. On July 28, his Tesla Cybertruck was found at the Grandview Point parking lot on the South...
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August 1, 2025
Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker encourage ALS charity donations at Milford Concert in the Park
Milford residents got a surprise July 31 when musicians Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker attended the city's free concert series.
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August 1, 2025
Oakland County man wins $2 million on instant lottery ticket
A Colossal Cashword ticket purchased at the USA 2 GO Quick Store located at 8355 Grand River Road in Brighton won one of the game's top priz...
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August 1, 2025
Weekend weather expected to be great. Where the water's warmest in Michigan
Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes water temperatures are mostly in the 70s and 80s this weekend.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers among big losers at MLB trade deadline: Experts react
Detroit Tigers remade their pitching staff at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but "didn’t do anything this week to up their World Series odds."
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August 1, 2025
Watch as Detroit Coast Guard crew hoists stranded boaters to safety
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August 1, 2025
Michigan is home to more than 400 breweries. 5 along Lake Michigan to try on International Beer Day
August is here and so is International Beer Day on Aug. 1.
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August 1, 2025
Cooler, clear this weekend. Will the Canadian smoke go away? What the map shows
Hazy conditions are forecast to continue into the weekend, along with sunny skies and cooler, comfortable highs.
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August 1, 2025
Wayne County sued for inmate suicide at new jail
Virgil-Dan Brown III was one of two inmates who died by suicide in the new Wayne County Jail within a month of the move to the facility.
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August 1, 2025
Starbucks is closing 'pickup' locations. Are any Michigan locations affected?
The company said it's not moving away from mobile ordering, which accounts for 31% of transactions.
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August 1, 2025
Good Samaritan with gun gets free BBQ for life, other freebies after Walmart stabbing
Northern Michigan is celebrating a man with a gun who took down the Walmart stabbing suspect, yet showed restraint in not pulling the trigge...
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August 1, 2025
Is it legal to fish there? What Michigan law says about beaches, streams, railroad bridges
Michigan anglers can use public lakes and streams, but it's important to know what's legal or not before dropping a line.
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August 1, 2025
Time is running out: Martin Lawrence's comedy tour is almost over, how to buy tickets
Tickets are still available for the final four shows of Martin Lawrence's comedy tour. Here's how to secure yours.
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August 1, 2025
3 critically injured after amusement park ride snaps in Saudi Arabia: Reports
The "360 Big Pendulum," located in the Al Hada district of Taif, collapsed violently while in operation, according to reports.
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August 1, 2025
An abandoned baby. A murdered family. Now, a suspect is wanted.
The suspect, 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, was placed on the state's most wanted list.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris dismisses idea of Tarik Skubal window, calls it 'an illusion'
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal becomes a free agent after the 2026 season. The Tigers aren't expected to sign Skubal to a contract...
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August 1, 2025
Tropical Storm Gil expected to become a hurricane Friday: See tracker
Tropical Storm Gil is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the Pacific on Friday, Aug. 1, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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August 1, 2025
Damany Head, Pontiac business leader and literacy advocate dies, at 48
Damany Head led the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce and was a father of three.
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August 1, 2025
Small plane makes emergency landing on M-28 in UP. What police say happened
Police said the plane's engine "blew," forcing the pilot to find a landing spot.
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August 1, 2025
Puppet Karaoke in Detroit started small and 'grew into something crazy'
Puppet Karaoke Detroit has developed a tightly knit following because of its monthly rotating shows throughout metro Detroit.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers grade for Charlie Morton trade: Did better starter get pushed to bullpen?
The Detroit Tigers traded for veteran starter Charlie Morton, then moved rookie Troy Melton to the bullpen to create a spot in the starting...
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers achieved two big goals at trade deadline: grabbing arms, keeping prospects
The Tigers bolstered not only their bullpen but their rotation, improving their playoff chances without giving up any of their top prospects...
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August 1, 2025
Long-absent Doobie Brother Michael McDonald will be with band when it returns to Pine Knob
The lineup of Doobie Brothers founders Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Michael McDonald released a new album, "Walk This Road,...
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August 1, 2025
Doobie Brothers inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
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August 1, 2025
Detroit still facing 'Mammoth' problem with long-vacant department store
A freeze on demolishing the massive department store on the city's west side could lift as soon as Aug. 7, but legal fights continue.
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August 1, 2025
Smashburger returns to metro Detroit with DTW location
Denver-based Smashburger returns to metro Detroit, opening a location inside DTW's McNamara Terminal.
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August 1, 2025
Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for July 31, 2025
Check your tickets for Michigan daily lottery draw games here.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Lions first-half observations vs. Chargers: Sloppy start, but key backups pop
Kyle Allen started at QB over Hendon Hooker and threw two first-half interceptions for the Detroit Lions in their preseason opener vs. the C...
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers grade for Kyle Finnegan trade: Closer, but not David Bednar or Ryan Helsley
From 2023-25, Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan ranks third in MLB with 86 saves (in 105 chances), trailing only Emmanuel Clase and Josh...
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Lions vs LA Chargers in Hall of Fame Game live updates: Follow for 2025 NFL opener
The Detroit Lions open the 2025 NFL preseason with a matchup against the LA Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
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July 31, 2025
Detroit Tigers trade former first-round pick Matt Manning to Philadelphia Phillies
New Detroit Tigers OF prospect Josueth Quinonez — acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for Matt Manning — is hitting .287 in Dominican Re...
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July 31, 2025
Detroit Tigers trade for starter Charlie Morton in last-minute deal with Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers right-hander Charlie Morton has a 5.42 ERA with 48 walks and 101 strikeouts in 101⅓ innings in 23 games (17 starts) with the...
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July 31, 2025
Police: 1 dead in shooting outside Royal Oak apartment; suspect in custody
A person was fatally shot outside a Royal Oak apartment on Thursday, July 31. Police arrested a suspect at the scene.
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July 31, 2025
Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to foul Michigan's air into Saturday at least
Some 600 wildfires are burning throughout Canada at the moment, including 430 fires burning out of control.
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July 31, 2025
Federal cuts lead to nearly 100 layoffs at Michigan State University Extension
Nearly 100 MSU Extension staff are losing their jobs due to cuts to a federal program meant to educate low-income families about healthy lif...
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July 31, 2025
Detroit Tigers grade for Paul Sewald trade: Veteran generates whiffs, but he's not healthy
Here's how Evan Petzold, the Detroit Tigers beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, evaluates the Paul Sewald trade ahead of the 2025 trade...
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July 31, 2025
'Make it work mentality' culture at DC airport questioned after fatal crash
As hearings unfold into the fatal January plane-helicopter collision near D.C., investigators say the FAA ignored clear safety warnings.
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July 31, 2025
Detroit clerk expects nearly 18% turnout, 60k absentee ballots for August primary election
Detroit elections department expects to post results starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 for the primary election.
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July 31, 2025
Detroit Tigers trade for Codi Heuer from Texas Rangers, assign him to Triple-A Toledo
To trade for reliever Codi Heuer, the Detroit Tigers sent cash considerations to the Texas Rangers. Heuer has been assigned to Triple-A Tole...
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July 31, 2025
Coast Guard rescues 3 people near Middle Island on Lake Erie. What we know
All three people who were aboard the boat were in stable condition.
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July 31, 2025
MSU students, faculty and alumni perform fight song in unique style. See the video
Michigan State University students, alumni and professors band together and perform the fight song with elementary classroom instruments.
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July 31, 2025