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Frost advisory issued for SE Michigan; gardeners urged to protect plants
National Weather Service Detroit Most of Southeast Michigan will experience temperatures reaching the low 30s overnight Oct. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Gardeners are advised to cover their plants or bring them indoors to prevent damage or death. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for 10 counties across the southernmost part of the state, extending north along the state's eastern edge into the Thumb. The frost advisory is in effect from 3-8 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
Frost advisory issued for SE Michigan; gardeners urged to protect plants
Most of Southeast Michigan will experience temperatures reaching the low 30s overnight Oct. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Gardeners are advised to cover their plants or bring them indoors to prevent damage or death. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for 10 counties across the southernmost part of the state, extending north along the state's eastern edge into the Thumb. More: When do clocks fall back?
Frost advisory issued for SE Michigan; gardeners urged to protect plants
Most of Southeast Michigan will experience temperatures reaching the low 30s overnight Oct. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Gardeners are advised to cover their plants or bring them indoors to prevent damage or death. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for 10 counties across the southernmost part of the state, extending north along the state's eastern edge into the Thumb. More: When do clocks fall back?
Man hospitalized after shooting in Westland
A 21-year-old Inkster man was shot near Wayne Road Plaza in Westland on the evening of Oct. 16. He was in a nearby hospital receiving medical care as of Saturday afternoon. Police arrived on the scene of the reported shooting just before 7 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound to his torso. Officers provided medical aid until the Westland Fire Department arrived to transport him to a hospital, according to the Westland Police Department.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Westland
A 21-year-old man is hospitalized after a shooting in Westland. Police say the incident was not a random attack. A 21-year-old Inkster man was shot near Wayne Road Plaza in Westland on the evening of Oct. 16. He was in a nearby hospital receiving medical care as of Saturday afternoon. Police arrived on the scene of the reported shooting just before 7 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound to his torso.
'No Kings' protesters in Michigan have new message: get out and vote
Dozens of "No Kings" protests held across Michigan Saturday aimed to boost voter participation on this year's midterm elections that will determine control of U.S. Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. Previous "No Kings" demonstrations targeted the actions of President Trump and his administration, but these events have a different goal: bringing people out to vote, organizers said.
Oakland County commissioners stall on ICE enforcement policy
Oakland County commissioners won't vote on a proposed policy banning federal immigration civil enforcement on county property without a warrant. A petition to bring a vote failed by 11-7 during the Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, Oct. 15.
Oakland County commissioners stall on ICE enforcement policy
Oakland County commissioners stall on ICE enforcement policy Ben Warren, The Detroit News Updated Thu, October 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM EDT Oakland County commissioners won't vote on a proposed policy banning federal immigration civil enforcement on county property without a warrant. A petition to bring a vote failed by 11-7 during the Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, Oct. 15.
When is the next full moon? What Michigan skywatchers can see
Michigan residents hoping to catch a full moon will have to wait until the evening of Sunday, Oct. 25 or the very early morning of Monday, Oct. 26. In Detroit, the moon is expected to rise around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, reaching near-full illumination just after midnight. The next night, Monday, Oct.
Romulus High School cancels homecoming over threat
Romulus school officials cited credible information about an alleged threat when they decided to cancel Romulus High School's Homecoming football game tonight against Dearborn Heights District 7, the school district announced on Facebook. Students reported the threat to district officials ahead of the game, according to the Oct. 9 statement from Romulus Community Schools superintendent Benjamin P.
Explosive device found at Chelsea gas station
Police and the bomb squad removed a suspicious device found near a Speedway gas station in Chelsea this morning. An explosive object found near a Speedway gas station in Chelsea was removed on Oct. 9 after it was reported by employees this morning as a possible pipe bomb. A Speedway employee reported a possible pipe bomb on the property in a call to the Chelsea Police Department around 7:30 a.m., police said.
Girl, 4, dies after being struck by train in Ecorse; 2 others critical
A 4-year-old girl who had been struck by a train in Ecorse on Sunday, Oct. 4, has died, according media reports. She was one of three victims who were struck near Salliotte and 5th street around 6:30 p.m., according to Fox 2 Detroit . The other victims, a 10-year-old girl and her 32-year-old mother, were in critical condition.
Defendant in Terrion Arnold kidnapping-robbery case pleads guilty
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in the alleged robbery and kidnapping plot linked to former Detroit Lion cornerback Terrion Arnold. Boakai Hilton was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. Hilton pleaded to three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with a firearm, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm.
5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searches
Members of the public fill the meeting of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 30, 2026 in Pontiac. Flock camera opponents have shown up at county board meetings to protest the use of the cameras and argue their use should be discontinued because of possible abuse.
3 Detroit cops accused of wrongdoing in incidents outside city
A Detroit Police Department detective has been charged with driving the wrong way in Harper Woods and crashing into a vehicle while drunk, authorities said Monday, bringing to three the number of Detroit officers charged in recent months with alleged wrongdoing.
Defendant in Terrion Arnold kidnapping-robbery case pleads guilty
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in the alleged robbery and kidnapping plot linked to former Detroit Lion Terrion Arnold. Boakai Hilton was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday, according to the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. Hilton pleaded to three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with a firearm, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm.
Belleville woman charged with arson is a suspect in other utility pole fires
Kasheia Eitia Lewis-Strauss, 38, is also a suspect in a series of recent utility pole arsons in Auburn Hills and a building fire in Ypsilanti. A Belleville woman, a suspect in other utility pole arsons, was charged with setting a utility pole on fire and felonious assault Monday. On Oct. 1, Sterling Heights firefighters responded to a report of downed utility wires near a Dollar Tree on Hall Road, according to the Prosecutor's Office.
Ex-Oakland sheriff's employee investigated for Flock immigration searches
A Flock camera watches over Highland Road, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Waterford Township. A former Oakland County sheriff's employee could face criminal charges after conducting dozens of searches of a Flock database after he was no longer employed by the agency. The employee performed at least 58 immigration-related searches of Flock license plate reader data in February 2026, according to audit logs analyzed by The Detroit News using data from USA Today.
Michigan included in PepsiCo recall of 120,000 cases of Gatorade
More than 120,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled by PepsiCo due to undeclared color dyes, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Michigan is one of 37 states affected by the recall. The voluntary recall covers 28-ounce Gatorade products in the Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero products, which were found to contain the additives Yellow No. 5 or Yellow No. 6, according to the FDA. The recall was initiated by PepsiCo on Sept.
Absentee ballots arriving in Michigan voters' mailboxes. What to know
Election clerks across Michigan have begun mailing absentee ballots to more than 2 million voters across the state with just under six weeks to go until Election Day. Michigan has a "no-excuse" absentee voting policy, which means that any registered voter can request that a ballot be mailed to them, regardless of their ability to go to the polls in person.
Eastpointe latest in metro Detroit to end use of Flock cameras
EASTPOINTE — The city became the latest Metro Detroit community to terminate its Flock Safety contract, citing concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of search tools at a council meeting Tuesday. The City Council voted 4-1 to end the contract with Flock, the Atlanta-based technology company known for its automated license plate readers , cameras that capture images of license plates and compile them into a searchable database.
Eastpointe officers used Flock access improperly, chief says
Two Eastpointe police officers allegedly misused their access to Flock Safety search tools and one received "severe discipline," the department said, the day after the city terminated its contract with the Atlanta-based surveillance technology company. The department opened internal investigations into the two officers after USA TODAY reporters flagged unusual search activity by the officers in audit logs that were made public through records requests.
Eastpointe officers used Flock access improperly, chief says
Two Eastpointe police officers allegedly misused their access to Flock Safety search tools and one received "severe discipline," the department said, the day after the city terminated its contract with the Atlanta-based surveillance technology company. The department opened internal investigations into the two officers after USA TODAY reporters flagged unusual search activity by the officers in audit logs that were made public through records requests.
Eastpointe latest in Metro Detroit to end use of Flock cameras
EASTPOINTE — The city became the latest Metro Detroit community to terminate its Flock Safety contract, citing concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of search tools at a council meeting Tuesday. The City Council voted 4-1 to end the contract with Flock, the Atlanta-based technology company known for its automated license plate readers, cameras that capture images of license plates and compile them into a searchable database.
In East Detroit, tornado recovery means rebuilding, and looking to God
DETROIT — Four days after the first tornado to hit Detroit in more than 30 years touched down on the city's east side, work by the city and residents remains, but at least one religious service took place in the stricken neighborhood. "It was quite tremendous, we've got some holes in the roof and on the inside," said Percy Henderson, bishop of Power in the Praises Church of God in Christ on Canton Street in the Islandview neighborhood.
Sterling Heights transforms drain into green space
A newly finished $1.1 million renovation of the Sterling Relief Drain will improve stormwater management and water quality in the county while adding thousands of native plants and a half-mile walking trail, experts say. Sterling Heights and Macomb County officials said the drain corridor is an example of green infrastructure, with 100 total acres of habitat restored and 5,000 trees and shrubs.
In east Detroit, tornado recovery means rebuilding, and looking to God
DETROIT — Four days after the first tornado to hit Detroit in more than 30 years touched down on the city's east side, work by the city and residents remains, but at least one religious service took place in the stricken neighborhood. "It was quite tremendous, we've got some holes in the roof and on the inside," said Percy Henderson, bishop of Power in the Praises Church of God in Christ on Canton Street in the Islandview neighborhood.
Michigan cyclosporiasis cases fall by half since last week
DETROIT - Michigan's worst outbreak of cyclosporiasis has slowed, with fewer than 200 new cases reported this week, according to numbers released Thursday by the state. The Department of Health and Human Services indicates 142 new cases of the parasitic illness were reported this week, down from 283 cases reported last week and the lowest since 71 cases were reported the week of June 21. The total number of cases reported in Michigan since late June rose to 14,510.
New Michigan cyclosporiasis cases hit 2-month low this week
DETROIT - The cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands in Michigan over the last two months appears to be slowing, according to data released by the state Department of Health and Human Services. State data shows that 190 new cases of the parasitic illness were reported this week, down from 735 cases reported last week and the lowest since 71 cases were reported the week of June 21. The total number of cases reported in Michigan since late June rose to 14,277.
Three die in adult foster care home fire in Redford Twp.
Correction: This story has been updated to correct the location of the fire. Three people were found dead inside a Redford Township adult foster care facility after a fire Saturday. The fire occurred around 6 a.m. on the 15000 block of Woodbine Avenue in Redford. Two residents escaped the home safely, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
FOX 2 claims anchor Taryn Asher fired for 'outbursts' in lawsuit filing
FOX and its Detroit affiliate WJBK have responded to former anchor Taryn Asher's sex discrimination lawsuit, claiming Asher was rightfully terminated for "unprofessional workplace behavior" and "outbursts." Asher filed a federal lawsuit in June alleging that the Southfield station discriminated against her by treating her worse than co-anchor Roop Raj and terminated her contract when she complained.
Michigan awarded $145 million in federal funds for train upgrades
The Michigan Department of Transportation will receive $145 million for rail infrastructure projects as part of a series of federal grants worth more than $5 billion nationwide, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Friday.
Michigan awarded $145 million in federal funds for train upgrades
Michigan awarded $145 million in federal funds for train upgrades Ben Warren, The Detroit News Updated Sun, August 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM EDT Michigan awarded $145 million in federal funds for train upgrades The Michigan Department of Transportation will receive $145 million for rail infrastructure projects as part of a series of federal grants worth more than $5 billion nationwide, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced today.
Three die in adult foster care home fire in Redford Twp.
Three die in adult foster care home fire in Redford Twp. Three people were found dead inside a Redford Township adult foster care facility after a fire Saturday. The fire occurred around 6 a.m. at the Tomas Woodbine Home, a residence for developmentally disabled or mentally impaired adults on the 15000 block of Woodbine Ave. in Redford. Two residents escaped the home safely and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
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