Mike Duffy

Detroit, Sacramento

News Anchor at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

Anchor & reporter @wxyzdetroit Emmy winning Journalist Globetrotter Food enthusiast Gardener UW-Madison Alumus

Articles

Man charged with killing friend in Southfield gas station attack

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man has been charged with committing murder at a Southfield gas station, allegedly killing his friend. The incident happened on April 12 at a BP gas station on 8 Mile Road and Lahser Road, Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said. The victim has been identified as Eddie Clora. His loved ones are left behind with so many questions.
'I think you'll see some very significant pain.' Auto industry braces as Trump announces tariffs

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — All eyes were on President Donald Trump today as he announced a 10% tariff on all imports. It's been branded as 'Liberation Day" by the White House. In the Rose Garden, Trump invited Brian Pannebecker, a Macomb County man and the founder of Autoworkers for Trump 2024, to the stage. "My entire life I have watched plant after plant after plant in Detroit sitting idle, under-utilized," Pannebecker said, just moments after Trump made this announcement.
Mayor Duggan on redeveloping Detroit's riverfront and what comes next

4 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroiters are reacting to plans to change the city's skyline with a bold transformation for the Renaissance Center. It's a plan for redevelopment along the riverfront. Mayor Mike Duggan laid out the concept in his final State of the City last night. FULL SPEECH: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gives final State of the City The renderings show the demolition of two of the towers and the building of a 6-acre riverfront park.
'Thank you, all': 7-year-old girl attacked by dogs in Inkster gets surprise from city

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

INKSTER, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 7-year-old girl who was attacked by two unattended pit bull dogs earlier this week in Inkster received a sweet surprise from city officials. The brutal attack happened on Monday in the area of John Daly and Florence streets. Previous coverage: 7-year-old girl left injured after dogs attacked her in Inkster 7 year old girl recovering from a dog attack in Inkster The girl was rushed to the hospital by police officers, which was captured on body camera video.
What could the future of EV infrastructure in Michigan?

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

(WXYZ) — Remember when electric vehicles were all the rage? During the Biden administration, Congress allocated $5 billion to building out a nationwide EV-charging network. Of that, Michigan was promised $110 million, half of which has already been allocated. The other half is currently in limbo after a memo from the Trump administration paused EV infrastructure deployment plans. So, I set out to see how the perception around EVs has shifted in both the public and in the auto industry.
Oakland County woman details her struggle with finding housing

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

(WXYZ) — The deaths of two unhoused children in Detroit over the weekend have many people thinking about housing insecurity. Today, I spoke with a mother of seven in Oakland County who has been struggling for seven months to find permanent housing for her family. She’s frustrated with the system and the roadblocks that keep a place to call home just out of reach. Last April, Keniesha Jackson and her seven kids left a domestic violence situation and moved into a shelter for a short period of time.
Metro Detroit school superintendents weigh in on the decision-making process to close schools in winter

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy |Jon Austin

(WXYZ) — The forecasted winter storm has school districts and parents around the area trying to figure out how to prepare. I got the chance to talk to some today about what goes into their decision about whether to have school and when they make the call. School superintendents are juggling many questions when there’s bad weather on the horizon. “Will it affect our transportation? Will it affect our staff?” said Nick Russo, Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools.
Detroiters get first look inside refreshed Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

Dec 4, 2024 | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy |Kent Saunders

BELLE ISLE (WXY) — It's been a long time coming. The plant conservatory on Belle Isle is now back open to the public after over 2 years of renovation. And if you know me, you know I love plants. So you can guess how excited I was to check it out today during its grand re-opening and talk to Detroiters doing the same.
Detroit Blight Busters gets $1 million as part of state budget

Jul 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Mike Duffy

I got the chance to talk to the CEO and founder of the organization about what this means. "When did you think when you heard you would be getting $1 million as part of the budget?" I asked John George. "My Dad used to say 'be careful what you ask for, you just might get it', and all kidding aside, we've done the work," George said. "And we're now getting the dividends and the investments necessary.
Detroit Blight Busters gets $1 million as part of state budget

Jul 25, 2024 | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

DETROIT (WXYZ) — As part of the 2025 state budget thatGovernor Whitmer signed earlier this week, Detroit Blight Busters is getting $1 million. I got the chance to talk to the CEO and founder of the organization about what this means. "When did you think when you heard you would be getting $1 million as part of the budget?" I asked John George. "My Dad used to say 'be careful what you ask for, you just might get it', and all kidding aside, we've done the work," George said.