WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

WXYZ-TV, also known as channel 7, is a TV station based in Detroit, Michigan, and is affiliated with ABC. The station is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company, which also owns the independent station WMYD (channel 20). Both WXYZ-TV and WMYD operate from the same studios at Broadcast House on 10 Mile Road in Southfield, where WXYZ-TV's transmitter can also be found.

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#34291

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#6673

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#370

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Michigan film industry pushes for incentives to bring productions back to state

9 hours ago | wxyz.com | Brett Kast |Marlon Falconer

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Members of Detroit's film industry are rallying to bring more production back to Michigan through a renewed push for state incentives. Watch the report in the video player below: Michigan film industry pushes for incentives to bring productions back to state Inside Cadieux Sound Studios on Detroit's east side, industry professionals gathered to prepare for another legislative effort in Lansing.
Hamtramck council members keep seats despite questions if they reside in the city

1 day ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Marlon Falconer

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (WXYZ) — At a Hamtramck City Council meeting Tuesday night, members voted to keep two councilmen who are accused of not living in the city. Hamtramck police have launched their own investigation into fraud and perjury and turned their findings over to Michigan State Police to reduce conflict of interest. MSP is now investigating the matter criminally.
'It was very surreal': Shooting outside Gibraltar restaurant leaves one injured

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Brett Kast |Marlon Falconer

GIBRALTAR, Mich. (WXYZ) — A shooting outside a popular waterfront restaurant in Gibraltar sent one person to the hospital and left dozens of patrons in fear. It happened Sunday afternoon during Mother's Day dinner in the parking lot of JP’s Waterfront in Gibraltar. Gibraltar police say two suspects are now in custody. Shelley McDermott and her family were inside eating when they heard the gunshot.
Macomb County couple defrauded out $50K, police catch suspect tied to two other cases

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Shelby Township couple is out $50,000 after falling for an email phishing scam, according to police. The suspect, Vedantkumar Bhupenbhai Patel, is in jail on charges of false pretenses and larceny. Police said the 25-year-old is in the United States on a student visa and has an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer for deportation.
Ecorse set to enhance Detroit River access with new boat and kayak launches

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

ECORSE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ecorse is enhancing its waterfront appeal with improvements to attract more visitors and boost local businesses. The city is renovating a boat launch and creating a new kayak launch along the Detroit River with the help of a $1.6 million grant from the US Department of Commerce. The boat launch near Dingell Park will feature a new fish cleaning station, pedestrian walkways, and ADA accessibility. A separate kayak launch is also under construction nearby.
High-speed police chase ends with crash into Trenton business

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Carli Petrus

TRENTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — A high-speed police chase that started in Wyandotte ended with a vehicle crashing into a Trenton business early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage. The pursuit began when Wyandotte police officers attempted to stop an apparently intoxicated driver near Biddle Avenue. When officers opened the car door to remove the driver, the suspect hit the gas pedal.
First head-to-head trial found Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss

2 days ago | wxyz.com | Partha Nandi

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, two popular weight loss drugs went head-to-head in a clinical trial – and one came out on top. Participants taking Zepbound lost more weight and more inches off their waistline than those taking Wegovy. People taking Zepbound lost nearly 50% more weight than those on Wegovy. Now, the 72-week trial followed 751 adults who were either overweight or had obesity. They also had at least one weight-related health issue, not including type 2 diabetes.
Viral social media star helps save struggling Wyandotte ice cream shop

3 days ago | wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Brandon Speagle |Easton Grainer

WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Wyandotte ice cream shop that was on the verge of closing its doors has found new life thanks to social media and community support. Yogurt Co., an 11-year-old business on Biddle Avenue in downtown Wyandotte, has become a local hotspot with lines stretching out the door. The surge in popularity is largely due to their signature "Dubai Cup" dessert. "Probably the greatest ice cream I've ever had.
Detroit dog club raises thousands at inaugural Wiener Walk

4 days ago | wxyz.com | Whitney Burney

(WXYZ) — The Detroit Dachshund Club hosted it's inaugural Wiener Walk in Rochester Saturday. The event was inspired by similar events that have taken place throughout Europe gathering thousands of Dachshund breed dogs for a walk. More than 100 wiener dogs and their owners signed up for Saturday's event including 7 News Detroit's Whitney Burney who hosted the walk.
Eastpointe mother speaks after paraprofessional allegedly hit 6-year-old son with autism with shoe

5 days ago | wxyz.com | Ruta Ulcinaite |Jordan Nagel

EASTPOINTE, Mich. — A former paraprofessional with Forest Park Elementary School in Eastpointe is facing assault and battery charges after allegedly striking a 6-year-old student with autism in the head with his own shoe. The Macomb County prosecutor's office alleges 53-year-old Kimberley Horen took the child's shoe off before hitting the first grader with it last October. Tabatha Woodward is the mother of Ryder Sobieski, who is mostly nonverbal.