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WXYZ 7 Detroit 2h ago

Hearing set for Monday in recall effort against Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward

by Heather Catallo

A hearing has been set in the recall effort that’s underway against Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 5h ago

4 people rescued from Detroit River after boat overturned

Four people on the Detroit River were rescued late Tuesday morning after their boat overturned, 7 News Detroit has learned.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 11h ago

Ongoing construction work on Telegraph causing delays, traffic backups for drivers

by Ryan Marshall

Ongoing work on Telegraph Road in Dearborn has been causing delays and big traffic backups for drivers, especially those who are trying to get to the airport.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 21h ago

Frustration grows in Pontiac neighborhood over repeated flooding, lack of answers

by Carolyn Clifford

Residents in one historic Pontiac neighborhood say they are fed up — dealing with repeated flooding and sewer backups, while struggling to get clear answers from those in charge.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 18h ago

Pontiac educators rally at school board meeting as contract dispute reaches 294 days

by Jolie Sherman

Pontiac teachers, secretaries and paraeducators rallied before Monday's school board meeting as their contract dispute reaches 294 days without an agreement.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 22h ago

University of Detroit Mercy students design new assistive technology to help people with disabilities

by Demetrios Sanders

University of Detroit Mercy students are creating custom assistive technology to improve mobility and quality of life for people with disabilities.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 22h ago

South Lyon implements new e-bike ordinance to address safety concerns and reckless riding on trails

by Christiana Ford

South Lyon leaders passed a new ordinance restricting e-bikes in downtown areas and limiting speeds on trails to address growing safety concerns.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

Ceddanne Rafaela's tie-breaking two-run single helps Red Sox to 8-6 Patriots' Day win over Tigers

Pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run infield single in the seventh inning and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’…

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

'We're very upset': Pontiac teachers working without contract plan to voice concerns at school board meeting

by Brittany Toolis

Educators in Pontiac are demanding answers, and tonight, they;ll be out in full force at the Pontiac School Board meeting to raise awareness over their contract dispute.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

DTW testing new parking system that would show open spots in McNamara Terminal Garage

by Kellen Voss

Detroit Metro Airport is testing a new parking system in the McNamara Terminal Garage that uses lights to indicate whether there are parking spaces available.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

Detroit Riverfront Fish Fest will include free fishing for kids, chance to see sturgeon

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and other organizations are partnering for the Riverfront Fish Fest in Detroit in May.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

Gas prices in Michigan down 15 cents from last week, down eight cents in metro Detroit

by Kellen Voss

Gas prices are down 15 cents across the state of Michigan from last week, the American Automobile Association reports.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 2d ago

Detroit police investigating triple fatal shooting following car crash

by WXYZ Web Team

Detroit police say they are investigating a triple fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 2d ago

Popular Upper Peninsula waterfall site closed through Fall for repairs and improvements

One of the most scenic waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula will be closed through the late fall due to improvements and repairs.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA’s longest home postseason skid

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons .

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 5h ago

Detroit Zoo announces birth of 3 North American river otter pups

The Detroit Zoo announced that three healthy North American river otter pups were born to Kalee and Gus.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 1d ago

Trailblazing former WXYZ general manager inducted into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame

by Jolie Sherman

Jeanne Findlater, the first woman in the country to lead a television news station in a top 10 market, is now a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.

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WXYZ 7 Detroit 12h ago

Travel experts share tips as gas and jet fuel prices drive up summer vacation expenses

by Tony Geftos

Higher gas and jet fuel prices mean summer vacations will cost more than they did last year, but travel experts have tips to help save money.

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