President Donald Trump says in an interview that the COVID-19 pandemic is 'under control.'9:48 AM, Aug 04, 2020In an interview with Axios, which aired Monday night, President Donald Trump said he again believes that his administration has the coronavirus pandemic "," despite the fact that deaths linked to the virus are currently on the rise throughout the country.When Axios reporter Jonathan Swan pointed out to Trump that deaths are on the rise, Trump said it's as "under control as much as you can control it.""(Americans) are dying, that's true, and it is what it is," Trump said. "But that...…President Donald Trump says in an interview that the COVID-19 pandemic is 'under control.'9:48 AM, Aug 04, 2020In an interview with Axios, which aired Monday night, President Donald Trump said he again believes that his administration has the coronavirus pandemic "," despite the fact that deaths linked to the virus are currently on the rise throughout the country.When Axios reporter Jonathan Swan pointed out to Trump that deaths are on the rise, Trump said it's as "under control as much as you can control it.""(Americans) are dying, that's true, and it is what it is," Trump said. "But that...WW…

Jacquelyn Martin/APSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters., D-Mich., asks a question of Customs and Border Patrol Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan during a hearing on conditions at the southern border, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)11:00 AM, May 06, 2020(WXYZ) — U.S. Sen. Gary Peters today asked the U.S. Air Force to expedite PFAS cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Peters, who is on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary...…Jacquelyn Martin/APSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters., D-Mich., asks a question of Customs and Border Patrol Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan during a hearing on conditions at the southern border, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)11:00 AM, May 06, 2020(WXYZ) — U.S. Sen. Gary Peters today asked the U.S. Air Force to expedite PFAS cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Peters, who is on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary...WW…

The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.4:37 PM, Jun 18, 2020DETROIT (WXYZ) — The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.Police say many of the murders in Detroit have stemmed from unresolved arguments that escalate to gunfire. The numbers of murders and non-fatal shootings are both higher than what was seen this time last year, police officials say.Last year, the city saw 99 criminal homicides. As of June 18, 2020, there are...…The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.4:37 PM, Jun 18, 2020DETROIT (WXYZ) — The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.Police say many of the murders in Detroit have stemmed from unresolved arguments that escalate to gunfire. The numbers of murders and non-fatal shootings are both higher than what was seen this time last year, police officials say.Last year, the city saw 99 criminal homicides. As of June 18, 2020, there are...WW…

Some inspection reports are more than a decade overdue18 high and significant hazard dams in Michigan have not submitted required inspection reports with state watchdogs, with some more than a decade overdue.6:28 PM, Aug 06, 2020(WXYZ) — 18 high and significant hazard dams in Michigan have not submitted required inspection reports with state watchdogs, with some more than a decade overdue.The revelation comes more than two months after two dams in Midland County failed, leading to thousands of homes being lost or damaged and more than $200 million in devastation.In Michigan, dam...…Some inspection reports are more than a decade overdue18 high and significant hazard dams in Michigan have not submitted required inspection reports with state watchdogs, with some more than a decade overdue.6:28 PM, Aug 06, 2020(WXYZ) — 18 high and significant hazard dams in Michigan have not submitted required inspection reports with state watchdogs, with some more than a decade overdue.The revelation comes more than two months after two dams in Midland County failed, leading to thousands of homes being lost or damaged and more than $200 million in devastation.In Michigan, dam...WW…

Copyright AdobeAdobe1:58 PM, May 06, 2020MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is suing manufacturers of disposable wipes for misleading packaging.Miller says many wipes are labeled as being "flushable" down toilets. However, they do not biodegrade like toilet paper, she says, causing significant damage and expense in sewer systems.“Particularly now, the last thing anyone needs is a major sewer back-up. These wipes are truly the scourge of sewer systems. They become almost like a rope, wrapping themselves around pumps and clogging up...…Copyright AdobeAdobe1:58 PM, May 06, 2020MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is suing manufacturers of disposable wipes for misleading packaging.Miller says many wipes are labeled as being "flushable" down toilets. However, they do not biodegrade like toilet paper, she says, causing significant damage and expense in sewer systems.“Particularly now, the last thing anyone needs is a major sewer back-up. These wipes are truly the scourge of sewer systems. They become almost like a rope, wrapping themselves around pumps and clogging up...WW…

Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...…Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...WW…

The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism. Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of suspects now accused of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.4:47 PM, Oct 19, 2020(WXYZ) — The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism.Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of...…The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism. Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of suspects now accused of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.4:47 PM, Oct 19, 2020(WXYZ) — The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism.Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of...WW…

The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. Now the whistleblower who took his concerns to the U.S. Special Counsel is speaking out again.5:20 PM, Dec 08, 2020(WXYZ) — The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. Now the whistleblower who took his concerns to the U.S. Special Counsel is speaking out again.RELATED: The 7 Investigators have also learned that the airport recently used this questionable landing system, even though they had stopped using it when the Special...…The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. Now the whistleblower who took his concerns to the U.S. Special Counsel is speaking out again.5:20 PM, Dec 08, 2020(WXYZ) — The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. Now the whistleblower who took his concerns to the U.S. Special Counsel is speaking out again.RELATED: The 7 Investigators have also learned that the airport recently used this questionable landing system, even though they had stopped using it when the Special...WW…

7:53 AM, May 11, 2020(WXYZ) — It's the most snow metro Detroit has seen in May in nearly 100 years.After a half inch of snow fell Sunday night at DTW, May 2020 is now one of the snowiest months of May on record for metro Detroit. It's not a lot of snow, but we don't see a lot of snow in May. In the 146 years of records, only eight years had measurable snowfall (0.1" or more) in May. Here are the snowiest Mays in metro Detroit:6.0" May 19235.0" May 18831.5" May 19120.5" May 20200.5" May 19020.4" May 19090.2" May 19070.1" May 20050.1" May 1954The latest snow to fall is May 21 (2.3")...…7:53 AM, May 11, 2020(WXYZ) — It's the most snow metro Detroit has seen in May in nearly 100 years.After a half inch of snow fell Sunday night at DTW, May 2020 is now one of the snowiest months of May on record for metro Detroit. It's not a lot of snow, but we don't see a lot of snow in May. In the 146 years of records, only eight years had measurable snowfall (0.1" or more) in May. Here are the snowiest Mays in metro Detroit:6.0" May 19235.0" May 18831.5" May 19120.5" May 20200.5" May 19020.4" May 19090.2" May 19070.1" May 20050.1" May 1954The latest snow to fall is May 21 (2.3")...WW…

Oakland County Sheriffs Office defends deputy's actionsIt’s 9:45 on the morning of May 8, and an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy says he sees something suspicious. A black Nissan Versa is circling in a Pontiac neighborhood. The driver is 27-year-old Glorianna Moore.6:05 PM, Aug 03, 2020PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — It’s 9:45 on the morning of May 8, and an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy says he sees something suspicious.A black Nissan Versa is circling in a Pontiac neighborhood. The driver is 27-year-old Glorianna Moore.“I wasn’t familiar with the Pontiac area or the complex or...…Oakland County Sheriffs Office defends deputy's actionsIt’s 9:45 on the morning of May 8, and an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy says he sees something suspicious. A black Nissan Versa is circling in a Pontiac neighborhood. The driver is 27-year-old Glorianna Moore.6:05 PM, Aug 03, 2020PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — It’s 9:45 on the morning of May 8, and an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy says he sees something suspicious.A black Nissan Versa is circling in a Pontiac neighborhood. The driver is 27-year-old Glorianna Moore.“I wasn’t familiar with the Pontiac area or the complex or...WW…