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Officials: At least 11 people stabbed at Traverse City Walmart; suspect in custody

At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday with six in critical condition in what the sheriff said appeared to be a random act. A suspect was in custody, authorities said.

Watch the latest report on the incident below: 11 injured in Walmart stabbing incident in Traverse City

Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasnt more, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters.

Video from the scene of the Traverse City Walmart, courtesy Jerome Hartl Video from the scene of the Traverse City Walmart

Emergency vehicles and uniformed first responders were seen outside the store following the incident.

Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, said she was in the parking lot when she saw chaos erupt around her.

It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out, she said. This is something you see out of the movies. Its not what you expect to see where youre living.

Munson Healthcare said via social media that 11 people were being treated at the regions largest hospital in northern Michigan. Spokesperson Megan Brown said all were stabbing victims. Six were critical and five were in serious condition late Saturday, she said.

Shea said the weapon involved appeared to be a folding-style knife. Earlier in the day, the Michigan State Police said the suspect had been taken into custody. Shea said the suspect is believed to be a Michigan resident but declined to share further details.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence."

Walmart said in a statement that it would continue to work closely with law enforcement in the investigation.

Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and were thankful for the swift action of first responders, the statement said.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a social media post that bureau officials were responding to provide any necessary support.

Traverse City is a popular vacation spot on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is known for its cherry festival, wineries and lighthouses and is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Little League says US visa denial leaves Venezuelan team out of tournament

Members of a Venezuelan team were unable to obtain travel visas to the U.S. to participate in the organization's Senior League Baseball World Series in Easley, South Carolina, Little League International confirmed to Scripps News.

It is unclear why the Cacique Mara Little League was not able to obtain visas for its members.

"While this is extremely disappointing, especially to these young athletes, the Little League International Tournament Committee has made the decision to advance the second-place team, Santa Maria de Aguayo Little League (Victoria, Mexico), to participate in the Senior League Baseball World Series and ensure the Latin America Region is represented in the tournament and that the players, coaches, and families from Mexico are able to have a memorable World Series experience," Little League International said in a statement.

The U.S. State Department did not provide details on why the visas were denied.

"Our consular officers are currently working to review the case to confirm proper procedures were followed and necessary appeals were submitted by the visa applicants," the State Department said.

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The denial of visas comes as the Trump administration ends temporary legal protections for immigrants from Venezuela who were granted Temporary Protected Status.

The Trump administration has also recently banned Venezuelan nationals from obtaining certain types of visas, including tourist, academic, and business visas.

Athletes are generally given P-1A visas. The Trump administration is still granting Venezuelan nationals P-1A visas.

The tournament starts today and runs through Aug. 2. It includes six U.S. teams and six international teams comprising children ages 13-16.

Little League International is the same organization that hosts the Little League World Series for 11- and 12-year-olds in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction in a record-breaking sale

Caitlin Clark has set yet another record, this time with her 2024 WNBA rookie card selling for the most money yet for a female athlete at a public auction.

Clark's Rookie Royalty WNBA Flawless Logowoman 1/1 card sold Thursday night for $660,000. That sale price tops the previous mark of $366,000 for Clark's 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl 1/1 PSA 10 in March.

The card that sold Thursday night is signed and inscribed with Clark's scoring total for her rookie season. The card also includes a Logowoman patch seen on WNBA jerseys, making such cards a top pick for collectors. This card entered extended bidding at $336,000 before reaching the final sale price.

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The Flawless Logowoman was one of seven Clark cards sold at Fanatics Collect on Thursday night and one of four cards from Panini America's 2024 Rookie Royalty WNBA collection.

Now 14 cards featuring Clark have sold at public auction easily topping her salary this season with the Indiana Fever, with the latest going for more than Clark is scheduled to make over her rookie contract with Indiana.

This mark may be challenged Aug. 9 when an Immaculate Logowoman 1/1 Clark card is scheduled for sale. The price for that card was at $180,000 on Thursday night before a buyer's premium on 17 bids.

What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness. In particular, those who are enrolled in a repayment plan known as income-based repayment, or IBR, have wondered if forgiveness will still be available to them.

A recent update from the Education Department said forgiveness through the IBR plan is paused while systems are updated. IBR forgiveness will resume once those updates are completed, the agency said.

IBR is not affected by a federal court's injunction blocking former President Joe Biden'sSaving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan. The IBR plan was created by Congress separately from other existing repayment plans, including those known as PAYE and ICR. It's also exempt from some changes coming from President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.

Here's what to know.

Which income-driven repayment plans are affected by the court's injunction?

Following a court injunction last summer, loan forgiveness for the SAVE, Income-Contingent Repayment, or ICR, and Pay As You Earn, or PAYE, plans is currently paused because those plans were not created by Congress. The legal action called into question whether student loan forgiveness was authorized under the federal statute that governs those plans. The IBR plan was created under a different authority.

IBR, created by Congress, reduces monthly payments for borrowers with lower incomes. It also invokes a statute that authorizes student loan forgiveness of the balance at the end of a 20- or 25-year repayment term.

When will IBR forgiveness resume?

The Education Department hasn't given a timeline for when its system update will be complete and forgiveness will resume.

Should a borrower continue to make IBR payments in the interim?

Borrowers enrolled in IBR who have reached the threshold for forgiveness but who are not seeing their loans discharged as a result of the pause may continue to make payments with the expectation that the Education Department will refund the excess payments. The plan offers forgiveness after 240 or 300 monthly payments, depending on when borrowers enrolled.

Borrowers can also request forbearance from their loan servicer. In that case, interest would continue to accrue on any remaining balance.

What changes are coming from Trump's big beautiful bill?

Trump's tax and spending law will eventually phase out the ICR, PAYE and SAVE plans, replacing them with the Repayment Assistance Plan. IBR plans will continue to exist and to provide forgiveness after 20 or 25 years. RAP, in contrast, will require 30 years of repayment before forgiveness is granted.

Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope and hype in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.

Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in the blood, could be a tool for Americans to take control over their own health, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently told federal lawmakers.

They can take responsibility, Kennedy said. They can begin to make good judgments about their diet, about their physical activity, about the way they live their lives.

The devices have lifesaving benefits for people with diabetes, the disease caused when blood sugar remains high because their bodies don't make enough insulin or become resistant to it. The condition, which affects more than 38 million people in the U.S., raises the risk of serious health problems such as heart and kidney disease and vision loss.

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But the devices have surged in popularity among people without diabetes. Sales have been driven by high-profile marketers such as Casey Means, the nominee for U.S. surgeon general.

Theres scant evidence the monitors are useful for people with normal blood sugar levels, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Healthy bodies can effectively regulate glucose after meals and provide the energy they need to function. Glucose monitors may lead people to misinterpret normal swings in blood sugar that happen after eating or activity. In addition, the devices can be notoriously inaccurate, providing misleading readings, she said.

The problem with wearing these is that you can just be zooming in on and creating pathology when its not there, Dushay said.

Heres what you need to know about the devices:

Here's what a continuous glucose monitor does

The device is a small patch, about the size of two stacked quarters, usually placed on the upper arm or stomach. It uses a needle to painlessly pierce the skin for a tiny sensor.

The sensor measures the glucose in fluid under the skin, delivering a signal every few minutes to a phone app or a handheld display. The apps typically record blood sugar levels and help people track the foods they eat and how they impact those levels.

When healthy people eat a meal that contains carbohydrates, their blood sugar rises, peaks and falls in response to the food.

A healthy fasting blood glucose level for a person without diabetes is roughly 70 milligrams per deciliter to 99 milligrams per deciliter. A range from 100 to 126 milligrams per deciliter indicates prediabetes and above 126 milligrams per deciliter indicates diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.

In adults without diabetes, blood sugar levels can climb to 140 milligrams per deciliter or more within an hour of a meal, before falling back to baseline levels within two or three hours, according to the association. It's a sign the body is processing sugar normally.

Continuous glucose monitors have been available since the late 1990s

For decades, these devices were available only for people with diabetes. The monitors revolutionized care by allowing more precise adjustment of insulin used to treat diabetes and giving people the ability to modify meals and activity more accurately.

Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter monitors. Since then, many companies have emerged to market them, claiming to provide intensive, individualized health monitoring. Cost is generally about $100 a month.

Theyve really caught on with consumers curious about how food and activity affect their blood sugar levels. For instance, Noom, the weight-loss and fitness app, launched a blood glucose feature last year that has proven extremely popular, said Alexander Fabry, a company executive.

Of the people who are using a CGM, the vast majority of them dont have a diabetes diagnosis, he said.

Who can use the monitors?

The devices have been lifesaving for people with diabetes. And they can be helpful for people with risk factors for the disease, including obesity, prediabetes, a history of gestational diabetes or a family history of the condition.

The devices can allow users to see how specific food and activity choices affect their blood sugar in near real-time, said Dr. Alaina Vidmar, a pediatric obesity specialist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

After a large meal, you may watch your blood sugar go up and sort of learn something about yourself, Vidmar said. For example, I drink a sugar-sweetened soda and my blood sugar goes up really high, really fast. And maybe I don't feel as good, right?

What are the cautions?

People without risk factors for diabetes may turn to the monitors just because theyre curious, said Dr. David Kessler. A former FDA commissioner, Kessler doesnt have diabetes, but he wore a monitor for a couple months during research for his recent book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine.

I think its a very interesting tool to experiment with if youre so inclined, Kessler said.

But, he noted, the devices cant be used to diagnose or treat disease. Even experts don't agree on how to interpret or provide health advice for people without diabetes based on blood sugar data.

No one knows whats optimal in the nondiabetic state, he said.

Before using a monitor, Dushay asks patients to consider their motives.

What do you think you're going to get from the data? she said. What is to be gained from wearing that monitor?

Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

This week, Brian Kuch, of Akron, New York, got a text message from CVS that said: "Your Rite Aid prescriptions have been securely transferred to CVS."

However, Kuch said he transferred medications from Rite Aid to Walgreens months ago, after Rite Aid announced it was closing dozens of stores. In May, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

WATCH: Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

Kuch said he never gave authorization to CVS to have his medication records.

"It's not against HIPAA," said Jon Vorreuter, co-owner of Clarence Pharmacy. "Even if records are sent to a store they dont want to go to, they still have the option of where they want to go."

A CVS spokesperson said that they did purchase medication records from many Rite Aid stores across Western New York, but not the one in Akron that Kuch went to. The spokesperson said it could be that Kuch went to a different Rite Aid in the past, and that location had records acquired by CVS.

Meanwhile, some pharmacies like Vorreuter's are seeing a spike in business from former Rite Aid customers. He said he had to hire five to six new employees and add a second register just to keep up.

The potential closure of additional Rite Aid stores could exacerbate U.S. access to prescriptions.

According to a 2024 study published by Ohio State University, 46% of U.S. counties had a pharmacy desert.

"Poor access to pharmacies is often associated with lower medication adherence. Patients in socially vulnerable communities may lack the means to travel to other pharmacies or may have limited access to broadband internet to find telepharmacy options," the study reads. "Furthermore, pharmacies often offer diagnostic, preventive, and emergency services. As high pharmacy desert density counties also have a lower primary care density, patients residing in these regions face increased barriers to accessing primary health care needs."

This article was written by Michael Schwartz for the Scripps News Group in Buffalo.

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, the Education Department said Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators around the country who rely on the money for English language instruction, adult literacy, and other programs.

President Donald Trump's administration had suspended more than $6 billion in funding on July 1, as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White Houses priorities.

The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money. Congress had appropriated the money in a bill signed this year by Trump.

Last week, the Education Department said it would release $1.3 billion of the money for after-school and summer programming. Without the money, school districts and nonprofits such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club of America had said they would have to close or scale back educational offerings this fall.

The Office of Management and Budget had completed its review of the programs and will begin sending the money to states next week, the Education Department said.

Republican senators pressed the Trump administration to release the money

A group of 10 Republican senators on July 16 sent a letter imploring the administration to allow the frozen education money to be sent to states, saying the withheld money supported programs and services that are critical to local communities.

The programs are ones that enjoy longstanding, bipartisan support, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said Friday. She pointed to after-school and summer programs that allow parents to work while their children learn and classes that help adults gain new skills contributing to local economies.

In withholding the funds, the Office of Management and Budget had said some of the programs supported a radical leftwing agenda.

We share your concern, the GOP senators had written. However, we do not believe that is happening with these funds.

School superintendents had warned they would have to eliminate academic services without the money. On Friday, AASA, an association of superintendents, thanked members of Congress for pressing to release the money.

Grants supported camps and other programs for working families

In Harford County, Maryland, some of the withheld federal money made up more than half the budget for the districts annual summer camp for kids learning English. The money helps the district hire certified teachers to staff the camp, incorporating learning into children's play for four weeks during the summer. The program helps kids keep their English and academic momentum over the summer.

The district serves roughly 1,100 students who are non-native English speakers. Many of them are born in the U.S. to parents who came to the area seeking job opportunities, often in the restaurants and warehouses that have popped up in the past decades in the region northeast of Baltimore. During the school year, the soon-to-be-released federal money pays for tutors for kids learning English.

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On Thursday, more than 350 children filled the second floor of Bel Air High School for the second-to-last day of summer camp. Young learners crowded around an alphabet wheel, jostling with each other to push each letter button as they thought of foods starting with letters from A to Z.

Middle school students watched a robotics team demonstration, and a few sheepishly raised their hands when asked if they would be interested in joining. High school student volunteers, some of whom had been campers learning English themselves not many years ago, helped the youngest children with art projects.

The uncertainty around the funding was an unnecessary distraction for schools, said U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wa.

Instead of spending the last many weeks figuring out how to improve after-school options and get our kids reading and math scores up, because of President Trump, communities across the country have been forced to spend their time cutting back on tutoring options and sorting out how many teachers they will have to lay off," Murray said.

The grants that were under review included $2 billion for teachers professional development and efforts to reduce class size; $1 billion for academic enrichment grants, often used for science and math education and accelerated learning; $890 million for students who are learning English; $376 million to educate the children of migrant workers; and $715 million to teach adults how to read.

It added up to millions of dollars for the nations largest school districts. Data available from the Census for three of the grant programs teacher development, academic enrichment, and bilingual education shows the Los Angeles Unified School District, for example, received $62 million in the 2022-23 school year. Philadelphias school district got $28 million, while Miamis got over $24 million.

Smaller districts got more modest amounts, but they still would have represented sizable gaps in their budgets. For example, schools in Burlington, Vermont; Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and Norristown, Pennsylvania, each got more than $300 per student from the same three grant programs.

Mouvement Dance Studio to host official ribbon cutting on Sunday, August 10

The community is invited to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of Mouvement Dance Studios brand-new headquarters in Redford, MI on Sunday, August 10 at 1:30 p.m. The studio is located at 25917 Plymouth Rd.

Owner and Artistic Directors Miqua Chapman and her team will welcome local leaders, families, and dance lovers for an afternoon of high-energy performances, studio tours, and kid-friendly activities. Were here to do more than teach pirouettes, says Chapman. At Mouvement, we choreograph

confidence, kindness, and community

one eight-count at a time. Opening our doors in Redford means creating a safe, joy-filled space where every child can find their voice and feel they belong.

Mouvement Dance Studio offers classes in ballet, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, tumbling, and competitive company lines. Scholarship opportunities are offered for for families in need. To learn more or sign up, visit dansedamour@att.net

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show returns to West Bloomfield, July 26 & 27, 2025

Recognized as one of Americas Top 100 Art Shows, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show returns to West Bloomfield, July 26 & 27, 2025.

The show is set in a high-traffic area off Orchard Lake Road, just south of Maple, ensuring great visibility. Since 2003, this juried fine art & craft show has featured talented artists showcasing original, handmade works across all disciplines. Show hours are Saturday, 10am-6pm, & Sunday, 10am- 5pm. For more information, visit

https://hotworks.org/events-hot-works/orchard-lake-fine-art-show-july-26-27-2025/

Father arrested after Phoenix police save 4 children from hot car

A man has been arrested after four children were rescued from a hot car and taken to a hospital.

Just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Phoenix police were called to the area of 24th and Madison Streets for reports of multiple children being left in a car.

When officers arrived, they located the car with four children, under the age of 10, inside.

Police say the car was turned off and the windows were rolled up.

Officers immediately gained access to the car and got all of the children out. They were given water and put into a police cruiser with air conditioning to help cool them down.

Phoenix Fire crews were called to the scene to treat the children.

Officials say the inside of the car was 125 degrees. The children's temperatures, after being rescued, were reportedly near 100.

They were all taken to a hospital to be treated for heat-related issues. They are all expected to recover, according to Phoenix Police Department officials.

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Officers located the father of the children, identified as 38-year-old Ascencio Largo, inside a nearby business.

It was later learned that Largo entered the business just under an hour before officers arrived at the scene.

Largo was arrested and booked into jail to face multiple felony related charges.

The Department of Child Safety was contacted about the incident and is investigating.

An investigation remains ongoing.

With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, using the deal it struck with Columbia University as a template, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.

Fines have become a staple of proposed deals in talks with Harvard and other schools, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

The new strategy was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Federal civil rights investigations into schools and universities almost always have been resolved through voluntary settlements, yet they rarely include financial penalties. The Biden administration reached dozens of such deals with universities and none included fines.

Columbia's settlement with the Trump administration included a $200 million fine in exchange for regaining access to federal funding and closing investigations accusing Columbia of tolerating harassment of Jewish students and employees.

The agreement announced Wednesday also orders Columbia to ensure its admissions and hiring decisions are merit-based with no consideration of race, to hire more Jewish studies faculty, and to reduce the universitys reliance on international students, among other changes. It places Columbia under the watch of an independent monitor and requires regular disclosures to the government.

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The agreement deal includes a clause forbidding the government from directly dictating decisions on hiring, admissions or academics. Columbia leaders said it preserves the university's autonomy while restoring the flow of federal money.

The Trump administration is investigating dozens of universities over allegations that they failed to address campus antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war, and several institutions have faced federal funding freezes, like those at Columbia and Harvard.

The federal government has frozen more than $1 billion at Cornell University, along with $790 million at Northwestern University.

In announcing the Columbia settlement, administration officials described it as a template for other universities. Education Secretary Linda McMahon called it a roadmap for colleges looking to regain public trust, saying it would ripple across the higher education sector and change the course of campus culture for years to come.

As Trump departed the White House on Friday, he told reporters that Harvard wants to settle but that Columbia handled it better. The president said he's optimistic his administration will prevail in Harvard's legal challenge at least on appeal and he suggested Harvard may never regain the level of federal funding it received in the past.

The bottom line is were not going to give any more money to Harvard, he said. We want to spread the wealth.

The Village of Rochester Hills transforms into an outdoor art gallery for its annual fine arts festival

The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during its 21st

 

annual Fine Art at the Village of Rochester Hills on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025. 

More than 70 artists from across the United States have been invited to show their work in this year's art show. An outside panel of experts juried the entries and asked artists with the highest scores to participate. Admission to the festival is free and parking is free.

Artwork in every media will be featured including ceramics, glass, painting, drawing, multi media, sculpture, photography, fiber art, wood, jewelry and more.

There will also be live artists demonstrations as well as a childrens art activities booth. In addition, there will be ongoing free entertainment including street performers and an outdoor food court. Hours for the festival are Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, noon to 6 p.m.

For more information call 248-561-4919 or visit fineartatthevillage.com.

7 Weekly Recap: Local Vietnam vet honored with award, remembering Ozzy Osbourne & more

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We know a lot happens throughout the week, and you may not catch all of our stories here at WXYZ. So we've decided to gather the most talked-about stories from the past week all in one place that you can check out during your free time over the weekend.

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Here are the big stories from the week beginning July 21.

An exclusive inside look at Detroit's new Chandler Park Dome An exclusive inside look at Detroit's new Chandler Park Dome

Detroit's far east side is getting its first indoor recreation center in over 15 years with the opening of the Chandler Park Dome at Chandler Park in the coming weeks.

The multimillion-dollar facility, funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, features an indoor field, basketball courts, volleyball and pickleball areas, locker rooms, showers, and spaces for community programs and events.

"We started this project in 2024, and it was an opportunity for us to return indoor recreation spaces to this area," LaJuan Counts, Group Executive of Construction and Building Operations, said.

City officials chose a dome structure to expedite construction, allowing the facility to open much sooner than a traditional building would have permitted.

"The dome allowed us to turn this property back over this year. As opposed to a hard structure of this size, we would probably just be closing it in right about this time," Counts said.

For District 4 residents, the facility ends a long wait for recreational resources.

"It's been about 16 years since we've had a full-fledged rec center in the district," Latisha Johnson, District 4 city council member, said.

Detroit sailing program gives youth new access to water while teaching valuable life skills Detroit kids learning how to sail this summer

Children at Belle Isle Park are learning the ins and outs of navigating the water through a summer camp that's opening new doors to the Detroit River.

The Detroit Community Sailing Center's Challenge the Wind program teaches kids ages 10 to 17 how to sail while providing access to waterways some have never experienced before.

Some children who participate in the program had never stepped foot on a boating dock before joining the camp, according to program leaders.

"Got started by local, mostly African American sailors who started the Grayhaven Sail Club. And as part of their mission, they wanted to teach young people who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to sail," said Harry Jones, president of the Detroit Community Sailing Center.

The two-week camps at Belle Isle teach dozens of children everything about sailing, from understanding wind direction to how sails generate lift.

Cameron Simpson, director of the Detroit Community Sailing Center, says many kids arrive afraid of the water but quickly overcome their fears.

"Something we teach them in the beginning is how to capsize a boat. So the boat falls over to the side, they go in the water and we teach them how to right the boat back up. After we teach them that fundamental skill, that's all they want to do, which is funny because it's the scariest thing, but they just love it," Simpson said.

Aminah Yasmeen, who has participated in the program for four years, says it changed her perspective of the river.

"I went out there and was like 'oh, I can sail a boat.' I can command a vehicle on the water. That's so dope and then you don't see a lot of Black women on sail boats," Yasmeen said.

Dog and Ann Arbor resident honored after helping find missing 82-year-old Dog and Ann Arbor resident honored after helping find missing 82-year-old

A local dog and her owner were honored by the Ann Arbor Police Department Tuesday after they helped locate a missing elderly man who had been lost for two days.

Eighty-two-year-old Dr. Ralph Yang, who has dementia, went on his usual evening walk on June 23. However this time Yang never returned home, prompting a massive community search involving more than 250 volunteers and multiple departments.

After 52 grueling hours of searching through forests, parks and backyards, Ann Arbor resident Ben Osenbaugh and his dog Dolly spotted Yang near a creek in the area of Newport Road and Warrington Drive in Ann Arbor.

"I realized that there was a pretty steep drop-off along the road, so I started to think, someone could've misstepped and they could've taken a fall, so I started to search that area," Osenbaugh said. "There was a sense in the air that tonight was the night we were going to find Dr. Yang.

Police body camera footage captured the moment officers found Yang alive.

"Is he breathing?" an officer can be heard asking in the footage.

"Yeah he's alive!" another responded.

'Hes larger than life': Detroit radio host Meltdown shares memories of Ozzy Osbourne Detroit radio host Meltdown shares memories of Ozzy Osbourne after his death

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary voice of Black Sabbath and one of the founding fathers of heavy metal died at the age of 76 this week.

His family says he died peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by loved ones. Osbourne had battled Parkinsons since 2020.

Local radio host Meltdown from 101 WRIF told us "Crazy Train" made him a fan of rock music when he was just a kid. 7 News Detroit anchor Carolyn Clifford spoke with Meltdown about his fondest memories of Osbourne.

The first time I interviewed him was at Joe Louis Arena in 2001, Meltdown said. Look, if youve seen the show The Osbournes, Ozzy is exactly like that. He was candid, he was funny, he was witty and hes a legend. Hes larger than life and he transcends from rock n roll.

From shocking stages to redefining rock, Osbourne was loud, unapologetic and unforgettable. Hits like "Crazy Train" and "Iron Man" made him an icon.

Osbourne leaves behind a legacy that changed music forever.

Vietnam veteran from Lapeer who provides free housing honored with Scripps Howard Fund community award Veteran who helps others honored with $10K Scripps Howard Fund community award

A Vietnam veteran from Lapeer who opened his home and his heart to hundreds of people in need is being honored in a big way by the Scripps Howard Fund.

The work of Patrick Bell, the founder of Caroline House, beat out nominations of community activists from across the country.

We returned to Caroline House to deliver the surpriseand witness the quiet joy of a man who stands in the shadows while transforming lives.

After 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mark Linke found himself at Patrick Bell's doorstep.

"He takes in all sorts. We've had vets come through here who literally were fresh out of county jail with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a small bag," Linke said.

Bell has never asked for recognition. For 12 years, he has quietly run Caroline House a 10-bedroom, four-bathroom farmhouse that's become a safe haven for nearly 400 people, the majority of them veterans.

He named the home after his daughter, Caroline, who passed away after being killed by a downed wire when she was 6 years old, 44 years ago. Her memory fuels his mission to give others a second chance she never had.

He used to feed the homeless in the Cass Corridor of Detroit when a surprise encounter with a vet gave him the idea for Caroline House.

"A guy came up to me and says, 'I'll live in your basement, I'll work on your farm for free if I can stay in your barn.' A light went off," Bell said.

Twenty-two people can live at the house, with chickens, a duck and farm tranquility you can't put a price tag on. Since 2014, Bell has been a one-man army of compassion.

Now, Bell's service is being honored with the S.J. Dilenschneider Community Award, given annually to recognize someone who has a positive impact on the community.

Northville street dining at risk as legal battle over barriers unfolds Northville street dining at risk as legal battle over barriers unfolds

A legal battle over street barriers in downtown Northville continues as the group Let's Open Northville challenges the city's concrete barriers for street dining in court.

The nonprofit organization, which recently won a two-year court battle requiring the city to remove bollards closing parts of downtown to traffic, has filed an emergency motion questioning whether the barriers can stay.

The emergency motion filed on July 18 argued that concrete barriers installed by the city last week violate the judge's order to open the streets by preventing the use of 10 parallel parking spaces. It also states most restaurants involved already have sidewalk dining options available as well.

Kate Knight, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority, was surprised by the latest legal action.

Both the city and DDA maintain they've fully complied with the court order and note that in-street dining has been established for more than 10 years through platform dining in parking spaces.

"There is a nuanced solution and the DDA would hope that there's some advocacy for preserving the business atmosphere we've established for many years with on-street dining. It's the reason that many people have chosen downtown Northville on a summer night for years and years," Knight said.

The ongoing legal dispute has left businesses with street dining setups in limbo, including Browndog Barlor and Restaurant.

"I was really sad to hear that became the next target on the city's back," said Brian Scherle, co-owner of Brown Dog Parlor and Restaurant.

Scherle explained that his business invested thousands in expanding their outdoor capacity, which has become crucial to their bottom line.

MDOT seeks feedback on potential changes to I-75-8 Mile interchange on Hazel Park-Detroit border MDOT seeks feedback on potential changes to I-75-8 Mile interchange

The Michigan Department of Transportation wants your feedback on an extremely busy interchange in metro Detroit.

We're talking about the 8 Mile and I-75 interchange, and MDOT has some ideas on how to make it easier to drive through.

The department is suggesting two big changes. First, get rid of the 8 Mile bridge over I-75 and make the service drive 8 Mile with lane expansions. Secondly, they could expand I-75 from three lanes to four lanes.

James VanSteel, a transportation planner with MDOT, said there is no construction date planned, but they do have plans to improve the area that was originally built in the 1960s.

As traffic patterns changed over time, four lanes were added both north and south of 8 Mile, but only three could fit underneath the bridge supports in this area," VanSteel said.

Right now, the plan would be to expand I-75 and get rid of what's known as a flyover bridge on 8 Mile.

"All of our concepts that were looking at in our recommended changed concept, would actually remove what we call a flyover bridge, something that doesnt have to stop at the traffic lights, so there would be fewer bridges overall and people would be able to see and drive in a simpler interchange concept," VanSteel said.

There will be a public meeting discussing the proposals for the interchange. It's on Tuesday, July 29 at the Hazel Park District Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You can learn more about the meeting here.

Security camera captures brazen theft of landscaping equipment in Detroit

A Wayne business owner is out of thousands of dollars after a thief stole landscaping equipment from his truck in broad daylight on Wednesday.

Security footage captured the entire incident, showing a man stealing a pole saw and two leaf blowers from a Trees and Stumps.com company vehicle parked on Oakman Boulevard.

Watch the video report below: Security camera captures brazen theft of landscaping equipment in Detroit

Timothy Gilbert, president and owner of Trees and Stumps.com, was working at a client's home when the theft occurred.

"We were there for about 15, 20 minutes. The chainsaws were going, the chipper was running. So, it was loud. And the next thing we knew, there was a lady yelling and screaming saying somebody had taken your stuff," Gilbert said.

Gilbert, a former Detroit police officer who left the force in 2003 and started his tree trimming and removal company two years ago, estimates the stolen equipment is worth between $2,800 and $3,400.

The security camera video shows a man taking a pole saw used for trimming tree branches directly from Gilbert's truck. The footage then shows the thief exiting from the passenger side of a car and grabbing two leaf blowers before fleeing the area.

Watch the security camera video below: Web extra: Video shows thief steal landscaping equipment in Detroit

Gilbert said he attempted to locate the suspects afterward and briefly spotted them, but they fled again. He then called 911 and filed a police report.

Police told 7 News Detroit they are actively searching for the individuals involved and investigating the incident.

Gilbert expressed gratitude for the nearby resident whose security system captured the theft.

"I think having the video itself is key to this case because it provides clear indication of identification of the individual who at least got out of the vehicle," Gilbert said.

Following this incident, Gilbert plans to start using enclosed trucks to better protect his equipment while on job sites.

Gilbert is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information about the person involved or help in returning the stolen items.

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Public hearing set as Detroit proposes higher fines for parents of curfew-breaking teens

City and police officials in Detroit are pushing for steeper penalties for parents whose children break curfew, following a spike in teen gun violence.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison is advocating for the increased fines after what he says was a particularly troubling start to July.

Watch the video report below: Public hearing set as Detroit proposes higher fines for parents of curfew-breaking teens

"We actually had six teenagers under the age of 18 that had been shot and four of them were during hours where if they had been inside and following the curfew, it wouldn't have happened," Bettison said.

The department has made curfew enforcement a priority over the past two weeks, issuing 124 curfew violations against minors and 81 parental responsibility tickets.

Bettison says community members have called to report incidents and they haven't seen any teenagers shot while out after curfew in recent weeks.

"Being able to hold our parents accountable. Do you know where your children are? It can save lives," Bettison said.

Previous coverage: City of Detroit outlines plan to step up enforcement of teen curfews following rash of violence Detroit to step up enforcement of teen curfews after rash of violence

The proposed changes would amend the city ordinance on adult responsibility for minors in public places, increasing first-offense fines from between $75 and $100 to $250, and second offenses to $500. Parents with second offenses could also face probation requiring completion of court-approved programs like parenting skills, family services, employment and training.

It hasn't been raised since 1987.

"It's really not punitive. I'm just trying to get behavior to change, and so some folks will say are you just trying to get more money from the city absolutely not. I'm just working to get individuals' attention and then also working with 36th District Court and then also having conversations with our juvenile court as well to ensure that we have supportive services for parents that need them also," Bettison said.

"A gunshot wound costs a whole lot more than a curfew fine or ticket."

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However, critics argue the approach criminalizes poverty and disproportionately impacts Black families in Detroit.

"I don't think that's the answer to the problem. I think that maybe some parents will hear it and maybe some parents will be vigilant about tracking where their kids are. But I think to go to $250, I think that's really high and you already have families that are struggling," juvenile justice attorney Robin McCoy said.

McCoy worked with the Michigan Children's Law Center for 13 years.

"I saw a lot of kids that were struggling with poverty issues, like making sure that kids have food, clothing, shelter," McCoy said.

She believes there are better alternatives to addressing the issue including keeping kids busy.

"It can be something happening in the home with the parent, so it's like you really want to try to get to the root cause of what's causing these problems and get to solutions," McCoy said.

Kennedy Williams, a Detroit resident, thinks about the impact on working parents.

"They could put something in place if they did enforce it to relay OK, I'm at work at this time, so my children, they take the bus and this is the schedules, so it wouldn't really affect them," Williams said.

Other parents support the stricter enforcement.

"You gotta pay the price for their actions sometimes. If they're not going to school, we gotta pay the price," Detroit parent Lakeia Whitson said.

The public will have a chance to weigh in on the proposed changes at a city council hearing on Monday at 10:45 a.m. downtown.

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Suspect hurt after shooting incident with police officers in Madison Heights

A suspect was hurt after a shooting incident with police in Madison Heights Friday evening, authorities said.

Police said officers responded to the scene on Brettonwoods Street near 11 Mile Road around 8:15 p.m after receiving reports that shots were fired.

Watch our live report from the scene below: Police on scene of officer-involved shooting in Madison Heights

When officers arrived, they said they found the person who reportedly was firing shots in a backyard. More shots were fired, police said.

The suspect was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.

It's unclear at this time if anyone else was hurt.

We spoke to a young girl with her mother's permission who said she had to hide in her bedroom.

"We were going outside for a walk with our dogs and then we heard the gunshots but at first, we thought they were fireworks until some dude in a white truck came to us and he told us those weren't fireworks, that they were gunshots. So he told us to go inside for our safety," the child said. "I was kind of scared and my mom was also worried because this has never happened before because this is a really safe neighborhood."

Additional details have not yet been released.

There is no threat to the public, police said.

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said.

Southwest flight 1496 was responding to an onboard alert about another aircraft in its vicinity, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA is investigating.

The crew responded to two air alerts that required the pilot to climb then descend, Southwest said in a statement. The flight departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport just before noon.

Passengers posted on social media that the plane took a dramatic drop soon after takeoff. Data from the flight tracking site FlightAware shows it dropped roughly 300 feet in 36 seconds.

Pilot said his collision warning went off & he needed to avoid plane coming at us, comedian Jimmy Dore posted on X.

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The plane was in the same airspace near Burbank as a Hawker Hunter Mk. 58 just after noon local time, FlightAware shows. A Hawker Hunter is a British fighter plane. Records show its owned by Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd, a British defense contracting company. The company didnt immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower or the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.

Southwest said the flight continued to Las Vegas, where it landed uneventfully. The airline said that it is working with the FAA to further understand the circumstances of the event.

This close call is just the latest incident to raise questions about aviation safety in the wake of Januarys midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.

'They’re going to be hunted down:' Trump suggests Hamas is losing leverage in ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas would be unlikely, and suggested that Hamas was losing its ability to negotiate.

As Hamas holds a declining number of hostages, President Trump said, it doesnt have any bargaining chips it can bring to negotiations.

I think they want to die, and its very, very bad, Trump said, before he left for a trip to Scotland on Friday. It got to be to a point where youre going to have to finish the job.

I think whats going to happen is theyre going to be hunted down.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the sentiment on Friday, saying Israel was weighing alternative options to the ceasefire negotiations.

"Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal, Netanyahu said in a statement.

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Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trumps special envoy, left Qatar on Thursday without securing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Witkoff said Hamas demonstrated a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith, he said.

The breakdown comes at a critical time in Gaza. More than 100 humanitarian aid agencies have warned that the population is on the brink of starvation.

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