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White House says spike in U.S. energy prices linked to Iran conflict will be temporary
The White House said rising energy prices linked to tensions with Iran are expected to be temporary.
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Detroit Pistons look to snap losing streak amid playoff race pressure
The Detroit Pistons are trying to stop a recent losing streak as the team approaches the final stretch of the NBA regular season.
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Teddy Bridgewater returns to Detroit Lions as veteran quarterback depth
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly returning to the Detroit Lions after the team lost backup QB Kyle Allen in free agency.
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Detroit police investigate fatal shooting after man found dead inside vehicle near Lodge Freeway
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle near the Lodge Freeway service drive with apparent gunshot wounds.
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Man shot and killed on Detroit’s west side Police investigating
Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s west side after a man was found shot on Plymouth Road.
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1 dead, 2 injured in early morning shooting on Detroit’s west side
Detroit police are investigating a shooting on the city’s west side that left one man dead and two others hospitalized.
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1 dead, 2 injured in early morning shooting on Detroit’s west side
Dearborn Heights police arrest suspects accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles
Democratic senators demand urgent hearings on the Iran conflict
Security guard shoots suspect during confrontation in hospital parking lot near Detroit
Detroit Lions reportedly sign center Cade Mays in free agency move
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Update World Says Goodbye: Fans Honor Chuck Norris and His Lasting Legacy
Fans across the globe are paying tribute and sharing memories as they say goodbye to Chuck Norris, honoring a legacy that shaped generations.
Detroit
Update Man shot and killed on Detroit’s west side Police investigating
Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s west side after a man was found shot on Plymouth Road.
Politics
Update Trump backs congressional hopeful Ed Gallrein in Kentucky House race
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a Republican primary challenge for a Kentucky House seat currently held by Representative Thomas Massie.
Politics
Update White House says spike in U.S. energy prices linked to Iran conflict will be temporary
The White House said rising energy prices linked to tensions with Iran are expected to be temporary.
Sports
Update Detroit Pistons look to snap losing streak amid playoff race pressure
The Detroit Pistons are trying to stop a recent losing streak as the team approaches the final stretch of the NBA regular season.
Sports
Update Teddy Bridgewater returns to Detroit Lions as veteran quarterback depth
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly returning to the Detroit Lions after the team lost backup QB Kyle Allen in free agency.
Detroit
Update Detroit police investigate fatal shooting after man found dead inside vehicle near Lodge Freeway
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle near the Lodge Freeway service drive with apparent gunshot wounds.
Sports
Update Former Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone says goodbye to Detroit after signing with Buccaneers
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone published a farewell message to the city after leaving the team in free agency to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Update Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in Metro Detroit late Tuesday into Wednesday
Forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms could impact Metro Detroit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Detroit
Update 1 dead, 2 injured in early morning shooting on Detroit’s west side
Detroit police are investigating a shooting on the city’s west side that left one man dead and two others hospitalized.
Detroit
Update Dearborn Heights police arrest suspects accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles
Police in Dearborn Heights arrested two suspects accused of breaking into vehicles in a residential neighborhood.
Politics
Update Democratic senators demand urgent hearings on the Iran conflict
Several Democratic senators are calling for immediate congressional hearings on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and U.S. forces.
Detroit
Update Security guard shoots suspect during confrontation in hospital parking lot near Detroit
A suspected car break-in ended in a shooting involving a hospital security guard at a Metro Detroit hospital parking lot.
Sports
Update Detroit Lions reportedly sign center Cade Mays in free agency move
Reports indicate the Detroit Lions have added offensive lineman Cade Mays as part of their early free agency roster moves.
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Traffic incident on I-96 Incident
Reported on I-96 near EB I-96 Fowlerville Rd/Grand St/Exit 129 Go to. Updated Apr 17, 9:45 AM. Lanes may be blocked and congestion can build quickly.
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Traffic incident on M-14 Closure
Reported on M-14 near WB M-14 at I-96 Go to. Updated Apr 17, 2:52 PM. Detours may be required and delays are likely.
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I-75
Active disruptions: 1
1 incident
Traffic incident on I-75
Updated Apr 17, 9:35 AM
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Active disruptions: 3
3 incident
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Updated Apr 17, 1:11 PM
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Active disruptions: 6
4 incident + 1 closure + 1 lane restriction
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Updated Apr 17, 2:52 PM
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2 incident
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Updated Apr 17, 11:35 AM
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Active disruptions: 4
4 incident
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Updated Apr 17, 12:50 PM
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2 incident
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Updated Apr 17, 9:15 AM
Lodge Freeway
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Traffic incident on I-96 Lane restriction
EB I-96 after Flowerville Exit 129 has the left lane blocked due to a crash
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54°F
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Last updated: Apr 17, 4:56 AM
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59°F
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62°F
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64°F
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66°F
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Daily Forecast
Friday
68° / 53°
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
Widespread fog before 9am. Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 8 mph.
Saturday
69° / 38°
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Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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50° / 31°
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A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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49° / 39°
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Sunny, with a high near 49.
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday
68° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Weather Alerts
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Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:46AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI Moderate
Dense Fog Advisory
Effective: Apr 17, 12:46 AM | Expires: Apr 17, 8:00 AM
Dense Fog Advisory for Midland; Bay; Huron; Saginaw; Tuscola; Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne; Lenawee; Monroe. Active from Apr 17, 2:46 AM until Apr 17, 10:00 AM. Reduced visibility is likely and may slow highway travel.
Source: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Driving Weather Note
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