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Forget about Chinese spy balloons -- What about the Japanese World War II bomb balloon that landed in Metro Detroit?

402

Missing rappers and their friend found dead in Highland Park: What happened, and what's next?

403

Ford Field is upgrading its artificial turf to protect players. But will turf ever be as safe as natural grass fields?

404

The White Stripes, Detroit's own, headlines this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. But, is the Rock Hall even about rock music anymore?

405

Should summer vacation in Michigan be shortened? Despite a state law, when the school year should start is up for debate

406

While Memphis PD deals with the fallout over the death of a man at the hands of the 'SCORPION' Unit, Detroiters reflect on the city's short-lived but deadly 'STRESS' unit

407

Snowy owls are used to being the predator. But here in Michigan, they can be prey to an odd enemy: Airplanes

408

Michigan is spending $25 million to add nearly 200 police officers to schools -- Is it enough to protect our students?

409

Many schools were closed due to snow in Metro Detroit on Wednesday. Should they have been?

410

Michigan looking into toll roads as answer to fixing our crumbling highways

411

You'd think that in Hockeytown, the game of hockey would be for all. But that hasn't always been the case for the city's minority youth

412

After 15 years of "It's So Cold in the D", it's time to give T-Baby the credit she deserves

413

Is the DIA harboring stolen art work? The controversy behind Van Gogh's "The Novel Reader"

414

Being cold in Michigan is far more than inconvenient, it can be deadly. The good news is, help is already here

415

Commercial auto thefts plague Metro Detroit — Why don't automakers do more to stop it?

416

Best Of: Detroit was the last stop on the Underground Railroad: the secret network that aided thousands on their journey to freedom. How did that help shape the city into what it is today?

417

Are bigger refunds coming for Michiganders? Answer to a $1 billion tax cut in Michigan could be seniors and working families

418

If you think Seasonal Depression is just about cold weather and gray skies, think again

419

A man dubbed the 'Michigan Monster' has been arrested, highlighting a major problem here in Michigan: Human Trafficking

420

Car theft is on the rise here in Michigan. Are auto manufacturers to blame? Or is it TikTok?

421

Nobody argues over how much fun it is to go Up North. But, can we agree on where it starts? Apparently not.

422

Sunday scaries. Revenge bedtime procrastination. Work Stress. Why don't Michiganders get enough sleep?

423

As Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion, what should you do if you win? Expert says 'do nothing'

424

As it turns 66, Oakland University proves that age is just a number. What's next for Metro Detroit's suburban university?

425

"What they probably thought they saw was a teammate die on the field." What happened to Damar Hamlin on Monday Night Football?

426

Haunted Detroit: The Two Way Inn has been an institution in the city since the 1870s. Need proof? Ask the spirits

427

From a symbol of despair to a beacon of hope -- How has Michigan Central Station defined Detroit over the last century?

428

Is Bigfoot real? One expert says, "Oh! Absolutely!"

429

Nothing says ‘Welcome to Detroit’ like an 80-foot tire. What’s the story behind the Motor City icon?

430

There is a group of vigilanties on the lookout in Michigan. Who are the vigilante child predator catchers?

431

Clutch: The inspiration behind Wayne County Lyfe, a Metro Detroit comedy duo on the rise

432

Not much snow, but massive storm plunges Metro Detroit into deep freeze just in time for Christmas

433

For many, the holidays are a time to gather with family. So, have you already picked your hiding spot?

434

A massive winter storm is headed toward Michigan. Will our white Christmas become a blackout?

435

'Tis the season of gift giving. But it's also the season of Grinches stealing packages. What needs to be done to stop porch pirates?

436

Keeping your house warm during Michigan winters is a must. But does your warm house come with a silent killer?

437

From traffic island to the heartbeat of the city in less than 20 years. Did Campus Martius save Downtown Detroit?

438

As Hanukkah approaches, antisemitism continues rise. What must be done to stop the hate?

439

The Ilitches say they will bring life to District Detroit...but they've said that before. Will it happen this time?

440

Fighting for, and against, raising Michigan's minimum wage: Would $12-an-hour destroy small business?

441

The Detroit Lions is widely considered to be the worst NFL franchise of all time. Is that about to change?

442

There is no 'Christmas time' in one Michigan town. Why? Because it is always the Holiday season in Frankenmuth

443

A great day for Brittney Griner was a devastating day for Novi's Paul Whelan and his family -- Will Paul ever be freed from a Russian prison?

444

A Lewis Cass statue is set to be replaced by one of Coleman Young. Who better represents the City of Detroit?

445

There has only been one wolverine sighting in Michigan in the last 200 years — What makes us "The Wolverine State"?

446

After months of sharp increases, gas prices are finally down in Michigan. Can anything be done to keep them that way?

447

Right now in Wayne County, there are over 30 people charged with murder that are free on bond. Should they be?

448

At its peak the Michigan film industry raked in almost $300M annually. Should Michigan again try to attract Hollywood dollars with tax breaks?

449

'We just happened to be dealt the sh****est hand ever.' A year after the Oxford tragedy, parents are left with more questions than answers

450

Are there words you find so terrible that you never want to hear them again? Here in Michigan, we have a solution for that

451

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers has become a venue for conspiracy theorists. Does it even need to exist?

452

Remember shopping at Toys R Us or Hudson's? Today's retailers are banking on you saying 'yes'

453

The unique history of the Big Heads: a Detroit Thanksgiving tradition

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Friendly skies are becoming empty skies — Pilot shortage problem plaguing airlines might be unsolvable

455

Is traditional Black Friday shopping a thing of the past? Maybe not, if Gen Z has a say

456

As the World Cup gets underway, what will it take to make soccer more popular in the U-S? You might find the answer at bars across Michigan

457

Another local youth sports doctor is accused of sexually abusing dozens of patients. Is this problem bigger than just Michigan?

458

Would you pay $20K to see Taylor Swift? Experts say Ticketmaster is to blame for massive failures ahead of a pair of Detroit shows

459

As the marijuana market continues to evolve in Michigan, a local company is popping the top on weed in a can. But will pot ever truly be normalized?

460

Michigan has lost hundreds of thousands of hunters over the last 20 years. What needs to be done to 'buck' the trend?

461

From service member to homeless veteran. What challenges are veterans facing as they return home?

462

Detroit is known for many things: Cars, Motown, and... honey? A local non-profit makes the sweetest product on the block while helping the environment

463

"It's safe to say the red wave did not happen in Michigan." Democrats scored a victory 40 years in the making. What caused their surge?

464

Did you miss it? A blood moon lunar eclipse put on a show in the Michigan sky

465

What's ahead for Michigan after Election Day? Experts say change could be coming, but not before some chaos

466

Daylight Saving Time gets a lot of hate in our state — Should Michigan end the time change for good?

467

RSV has claimed the life of a 6-year old Metro Detroiter. But, are we too weary from COVID to fight back?

468

Should Sterling Heights replace Lakeside Mall with a downtown area? The City Council says 'yes'

469

Michigan's coach says "I can't imagine that this will not result in criminal charges." Is that what's next for MSU players? Experts aren't sure

470

Some ghosts are friendly, others not so much. These are the creepiest ghost stories we discovered while investigating Michigan's most haunted places

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The real story behind Eloise Asylum in Wayne County is much more complicated than its 'haunted' history

472

Deer were blamed for 50K crashes in Michigan last year. What should be done about the deer population?

473

Two weeks to go until Michiganders choose their next governor. Just how close is Republican challenger Tudor Dixon to unseating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?

474

"I'm not crazy." -- Michigan family found safe after dad makes bizarre 9-1-1 call. What actually happened to the Ciriglianos?

475

Michigan teen admits to murdering four, trying to kill more at Oxford High School. What is next in the Ethan Crumbley case?

476

Is The Whitney mansion in Detroit the most haunted restaurant in America?

477

Remember shopping at Toys R Us or Hudson's? Today's retailers are banking on you saying 'yes'

478

Michigan is fixing the damn roads. But do they have to do it all at once? Apparently, yes

479

Brutal cold and heavy snow: Here is what forecasters predict for this coming Michigan winter

480

Halloween stores pop up by the thousands, seemingly overnight. What's the secret to success for this fall phenomenon?

481

BONUS: The Homestretch -- A new political podcast from Audacy

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Haunted Detroit: The Two Way Inn has been an institution in the city since the 1870s. Need proof? Ask the spirits

483

After 5 months of digging through a Macomb County landfill, the same question remains — Where is 17-year old Zion Foster?

484

Is it time to shift the Doomsday Clock closer to 'zero' as the Russians threaten nuclear war?

485

From your toilet to a field — What goes into fertilizing crops here in Michigan? The answer may surprise you

486

Assault, Theft and Hazing: What is being done to protect students on college campuses in Michigan?

487

Serial killer who murdered four women and terrorized Detroit's east side will spend up to 70 years in prison

488

'Mommy, what's an abortion?' It's political campaign season -- Should your kids be seeing the same ads you do?

489

How did an area of 7 Mile in Detroit become known as 4-8-2-0-Die? The answer: Gang violence, rap music and Instagram

490

'We tend to hate each other because we disagree with each other.' Have we seen the end of civility in politics?

491

Is Metro Detroit ready for fully self-serve alcohol dispensers at bars and restaurants? The first one opens in Royal Oak in October

492

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, there are millions of power outages, billions of dollars in damage, snakes everywhere and a metric that measures Waffle House closures

493

'We are still locking up too many kids.' The juvenile justice system in Michigan is overloaded. How did we get here?

494

A floating piece of history: Walk through the Boblo Boat gives glimpses of Detroit's past and future

495

Experts say it's strong enough to rip the fabric of space and time: The country's most powerful laser is about to be put to use in Ann Arbor

496

Crossing the street shouldn't be deadly, but it is. What is being done to make pedestrians safer in Metro Detroit?

497

The government wants to make changes to your car: Is installing alcohol detection devices in every vehicle the answer to preventing drunken driving deaths?

498

There are 20,000,000,000,000,000 ants on the planet, outnumbering humans 2.5 million to 1. What does that mean for us?

499

An extremely rare, white "Spirit Bear" spotted in Michigan is one in a million. But how exactly did it get its name?

500

Overdose deaths continue to be a huge problem in Metro Detroit. What can be done to combat the crisis?