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

Waterford School District faces nearly $6 million budget shortfall

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy |Brian Schwartz

WATERFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Waterford School District is facing a budget shortfall of nearly $6 million for the upcoming school year. The district attributes the deficit to rising costs, decreased enrollment, and a drop in state funding. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Waterford School District faces nearly $6 million budget shortfall Parents and grandparents with children in the district expressed shock and concern about the financial situation. "I have to be honest, I'm very shocked.
Road to Recovery clinic helping Michigan residents get driving privileges restored

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — We all know how important it is to have a car in Michigan. But what do you do when your license has been suspended or revoked? Well, there is hope. Watch the video report below: Clinic in Pontiac helps restore driving privileges Today, I got the chance to check out the Road to Restoration clinic in Pontiac that brought multiple agencies together to help clear roadblocks and help get Michiganders their driving privileges back.
Rochester schools implements new safety system with wearable badges for staff

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

(WXYZ) — The challenges schools face these days are very different from what they were just a couple of decades ago. As safety increasingly takes priority, local districts are adapting to the reality. See Mike Duffy's full story in the video below Rochester schools implements new safety system with wearable badges for staff Rochester Community Schools is implementing a new platform of technologies. It's part of an effort to streamline resources and cut down on emergency response times.
Beck to the Future: Project would address congestion on one-lane Beck Road

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy

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Man charged with killing friend in Southfield gas station attack

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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?

Mar 4, 2025 | 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

Feb 12, 2025 | 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.