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Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Almost nobody in Metro Detroit has flood insurance. Not a thin policy with a high deductible. No federal flood policy at all.

Macomb County, MI · 1d
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Metro Detroit Weekend Road Construction For Nov 6 - 9, 2026

Lansing, MI - MDOT has announced the November 6 through November 9, 2026 planned weekend and upcoming construction (I, M, US roads) locations. Please excuse this late posting as MDOT's issuing of the press release was not in time for our Friday publication. Multiple work crews may be involved in...

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

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Troy Family Aquatic Center to close for summer 2027 as city weighs facility’s future

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — A longtime summer destination for Troy families will not open next season because of failing infrastructure and much-needed repairs. The Troy Family Aquatic Center, an outdoor community pool that opened in 1991, will remain closed for the summer of 2027. City officials said it could cost at least $1 million to make the repairs needed to reopen the facility in 2028.

Troy, MI · 2d
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Flint City Council advances police, infrastructure contracts ahead of turnover

FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council members will consider several new service contracts Nov. 9, 2026, during the council’s second-to-last regular meeting before newly elected members take office. The meeting agenda includes a $350,000 annual sewer treatment contract, the purchase of six police vehicles and a new contract...

Flint, MI · 2d
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Justice Department reviews election monitor conduct in Michigan

The Michigan Secretary of State confirmed that monitors in Flint and Dearborn questioned poll workers about their training and requested copies of training materials.

Michigan · 3d

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Brothers who ran every street in Pontiac got a heroes’ welcome downtown

Aaron and Jared Barnett covered every mile of the city's 766 streets and earned keys to the city and a day named in their honor.

Pontiac, MI · 2d

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Oakland and Wayne County voters pass milage for historical museums | The Metro

This week, voters in Oakland and Wayne Counties approved the Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority Millage Proposal. It passed by a fairly wide margin in Wayne County, with 63% of voters approving it. In Oakland, about 53% of voters said ‘yes’. Macomb County was not included in...

Wayne County, MI · 3d

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Democrats flip five Oakland County seats in Lansing blue wave

OAKLAND COUNTY ― When state lawmakers convene in January, there will be five more Democrats among those representing Oakland County, after they flipped Republican seats Tuesday in what is being called a "blue tsunami." Democrats are projected to retake control of the legislature, which they lost to Republicans in...

Oakland County, MI · 1d

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Your Washtenaw County road work scheduled of Nov. 9

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers should prepare for numerous road closures and lane restrictions across multiple townships during the week of Nov. 9-15, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Several major road closures will be in effect during the week and more. All schedules are subject to change due...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

Michigan · 4d

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Employees of Ann Arbor restaurant file federal lawsuit claiming wage theft

Employees at the Anna’s House restaurant in Ann Arbor are claiming wage theft in a new federal class action lawsuit against the Grand Rapids-based chain. Former server Lauren Burke filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court, claiming the breakfast chain violated federal and state labor laws at its Ann Arbor location.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2h

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 6d

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Synagogue protests continue amid drama with new Ann Arbor law not yet in effect

“You guys have been doing this crap for 23 years,” Ann Arbor resident Noah Trobe told protesters along Washtenaw Avenue on Saturday.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Things To Do In Detroit: Hackathons, Vintage Horsepower, and Haunted Heartbreak: Why Michigan DevFest, Cool Cars Lecture, and Unlucky in Love Own Your Weekend

Metro Detroit is dialing up the energy this weekend with three standout experiences across Midtown, Greektown, and Hamtramck. Uncover rare automotive concept machinery at the Detroit Historical Museum, build next-gen AI applications at Michigan DevFest inside Hollywood Casino Hotel, and celebrate Friday the 13th with live indie rock and tarot readings at Ghost Light.

Detroit, MI · 3d

CBS Detroit

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Dearborn museum searched over possible bomb threat; nothing found

A possible bomb threat at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on Saturday night prompted facility officials to evacuate the building, according to police.

Dearborn, MI · 1d

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Ann Arbor updates construction safety provisions after worker’s death on city project

ANN ARBOR, MI — Construction worker David Reminder, 48, died when his gravel truck tipped over, crushing the cab, during work on a city road project along Miller Avenue in June 2025. City construction contract provisions related to contractor safety responsibilities now have been revised, City Administrator Milton Dohoney...

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Abdul El-Sayed calls Metro Detroit shawarma spot the best. Its owner was moved to tears

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called Amo Sami’s Shawarma the best shawarma around, leaving its co-founder in tears and bringing new attention to the Metro Detroit restaurant.

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

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Michigan Rivalry Day: Tailgate Essentials, Party Food, and a “Piss Off”

Michigan and Michigan State fans can disagree about almost anything. Today, though, we can probably agree on two things: nobody wants an empty snack table, and somebody is going to forget the serving tongs. Whether you're heading down from Flint to Ann Arbor or claiming your favorite spot on the...

Michigan · 1d

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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El‑Sayed to victory – but he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrats

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race was one of the most-watched contests in the 2026 midterm elections. As the results for this race came in, I had my eye...

Michigan · 1d

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Wayne County Lightfest 2026: Drive Through 5 Miles of Christmas Lights in Metro Detroit

Looking for a magical holiday tradition that won’t break the bank? Wayne County Lightfest returns to Hines Drive in 2026 with five miles of twinkling Christmas lights, festive displays and plenty of holiday cheer! This beloved Metro Detroit tradition is a must-do for families who love seeing the holiday season come to life.

Wayne County, MI · 1d