Two families in metro Detroit are ringing the new year with a new baby, with the Detroit Medical Center and Corewell Health East announcing the first babies born in the area in 2026.

Corewell Health tells us that Alayna was born at Beaumont Troy around 12:15 a.m. She weighs 8lbs 3.8 oz and is 20.5 inches long. We're told that Alayna is named after her maternal grandfather, Allen and she shares a middle name with her mom, both grandmas, and an aunt. Congrats to parents Ashley and Andrew Dunbar of Rochester Hills.

We're told that Baby Jakai was born at 12:34 a.m. at the DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital. He was born at 8 pounds and 2 ounces, and is 20 inches long. Congrats to parents Rakiah and Jarmel of Detroit.

Both babies and both mothers are in good health.

One man is dead, and another has been hospitalized after a shooting on Detroit's west side, police tell us.

Authorities say the shooting happened around midnight on New Year's Eve, in the 2500 block of Grand Boulevard.

When officers arrived, they found two men who had been shot. Police say that one of the men was dead when they got there, while the other was taken to a local hospital, where he is in critical condition.

Investigators say that all the people involved in the shooting knew each other, with a dispute preceding the shooting.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Detroit Police Department.

If you're looking for a job heading into 2026, you can apply and get interviewed immediately this week as part of the Michigan Online Job Fair.

The job fair organized by the statewide virtual hiring initiative that aims to place more qualified candidates into jobs is happening today through Saturday, January 3. Roles companies are hiring for include skilled trades, education, transportation, customer service, logistics, and administrative roles.

Every year, people are told to wait until 2026 to apply for jobs, and that advice simply isnt true, said CJ Eason, President of Workforce Development with Job Fair Giant. Employers already know which roles they must fill immediately. Between December 30 and January 5, hiring managers are at work scheduling job interviews and discussing current job openings with potential candidates; the pressure to hire people before the year starts is dire for many local companies with big plans for growth and expansion in 2026. Budgets are finalized, and hiring decisions happen faster now. This is one of the strongest windows of the year to randomly call employers, interview, and get hired.

Featured employers at the job fair include EdTec Central, Stellantis, and Airlines Parking at Detroit Metro Airport.

Job seekers can register and get interviewed at this link. Interviewees can attend any of the following hiring sessions:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Thursday, January 1, 2026 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

For more information, call 734-956-4550 or email onlinejobfair@jobfairgiant.com

An 87-year-old man was hospitalized after being pinned inside his vehicle following a crash just outside the Walmart Supercenter parking lot in Commerce Township, according to the Oakland County Sheriff.

We're told that this crash happened just after 7 a.m. in the 3000 block of Pontiac Trail. Investigators say a semi-truck was in the process of turning east onto Pontiac Trail from the Walmart Supercenter parking lot when the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu heading west crashed into the back of the semi's trailer.

The Malibu driver, 87, had to be extricated from the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital to treat minor injuries, officials say.

The semi-truck driver was not injured, and was issued a citation for the crash.

"The Oakland County Sheriffs Office reminds motorists to exercise caution near commercial driveways and intersections, particularly when large commercial vehicles are entering or exiting roadways," the Sheriff's Office said in a statement on the crash.

A man is dead, and two people have been hospitalized after a crash in Clinton Township on Monday night, according to the Charter Township of Clinton Police Department.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash in Clinton Township

We're told the crash happened just after 8 p.m. on westbound Metropolitan Parkway, east of Groesbeck Highway.

Investigators say that the drivers of a Ford Transit Connect van and a Ford Mustang were stopped at the light in Michigan when the driver of a Ram Promaster crashed into the back end of the Mustang, propelling it into the van. The driver of the van went to check on the drivers, and said the driver of the Mustang was not responsive.

That mustang driver, a 27-year-old from Ann Arbor, was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead there. The driver and a passenger in the Ram vehicle left the scene on their own and were later located and hospitalized.

The Clinton Township Police Department is investigating the crash and requests that anyone with information pertinent to the crash contact the police department at (586) 493-7802 and/or Sgt. Deneweth at: (586) 493-7890.

Gas prices in Michigan are down 12 cents from last week, hitting a new low for 2025, according to the American Automobile Association.

Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.73/gallon, down 43 cents from this time last month and 38 cents from this time last year.

This means for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $40, down $17 from last year's highest prices.

Gas prices are also down in metro Detroit, with the current average being $2.80, about six cents less than last weeks average.

Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices in the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($2.87), Metro Detroit ($2.80), Benton Harbor ($2.71) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.54), Flint ($2.60), Marquette ($2.64)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

One man is dead after being shot and killed by his girlfriend at an Inkster apartment complex, interim Police Chief Tamika Jenkins confirmed to 7 News Detroit.

Watch Ryan's live report & see footage from the scene

Boyfriend shot & killed by girlfriend at Inkster apartment complex Boyfriend shot & killed by girlfriend at Inkster apartment complex

The shooting happened early Monday morning at The Flats on Colgate and John Daly. We're told that there was some sort of argument before the shooting, and that the boyfriend was shot and died at the hospital.

Police say that the girlfriend has since been detained.

A Sterling Heights police officer sprang into action earlier this week, saving the life of a 1-year-old boy who wasn't breathing for a brief period of time.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Sterling Heights police officer saves 1-year-old who was not breathing

Authorities tell us a 911 call came reporting that a 1-year-old child was not breathing at a home in the 8400 block of 18 Mile Road.

Watch video of the officer saving the baby's life (provided by the Sterling Heights Police Department)

VIDEO: Sterling Heights Police Officer saves 1-year-old not breathing

Officer Matt Virgadamo, an Evidence Technician, got to the scene three minutes later. He calmly took the baby and saw that the baby was choking, administering back blows.

Moments later, the child spit up liquid and began breathing again. Sterling Heights Firefighters arrived shortly after and started providing more medical care.

The baby's mother said that he had been ill, and was lying on the couch when he suddenly started breathing. He was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Other officers arrived to the scene and stayed there until the child's father arrived, making sure the family felt supported.

"Officer Virgadamos response represents policing at its very best," said Sterling Heights Police Chief Andy Satterfield in a press release. "His ability to arrive quickly, remain composed, and immediately take lifesaving action quite literally made the differencen between life and death for this child. We are incredibly proud of his professionalism, training, and dedication to serving this community.

Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he confirmed on Instagram on Thursday morning.

Skubal has been named the AL Cy Young in back-to-back seasons, and he is coming off a career year in 2025. Across 31 starts in the regular season, Skubal has put up a 13-6 record, posting a better Earned Run Average (2.21), a better WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched, 0.891) and more strikeouts (241) than his first Cy Young-winning season. Skubal was one of six Tigers named All-Stars earlier this summer.

In three starts this postseason, Skubal was even more dominant. In three starts, Skubal posted a 1.74 ERA, a 0.68 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts, giving up just 10 hits in 20.2 innings pitched.

The Tigers are reportedly trying to sign Skubal to a new deal, as the pitcher has one year left on his current contract and could hit free agency following the 2026 season. With Skubal at the helm, the Tigers posted an 87-75 and advanced to the American League Divisional Series for the second season in a row.

Skubal is the first Tigers player to be named to Team USA's roster. He's the second Tigers player to be named to a World Baseball Classic roster, joining infielder/outfielder Javier Baez with Puerto Rico.

Watch our previous coverage, including an interview with Skubal

Postgame interview: Tarik Skubal in Tigers Wild Card celebration with Brad Galli Tigers' Tarik Skubal wins second straight AL Cy Young award Tarik Skubal aiming for different result, starting ALDS Game 5 again for Tigers

Gas prices are down 14 cents from last week in the state of Michigan, hitting lows that we haven't seen since October.

On average, Michigan drivers are now paying $2.82/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down 33 cents from this time last month and 13 cents from this time last year.

This means that for a 15-gallon tank, drivers are paying an average of $42, down $15 from last year's highest prices.

Gas prices in metro Detroit are also down, albeit slightly. The average sits at $2.89/gallon, down seven cents from this time last week and down eight cents from this time last year.

Here's a look at the cheapest and most expensive gas prices across the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($2.96), Metro Detroit ($2.89), Jackson ($2.84) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.58), Benton Harbor ($2.72), Flint ($2.72)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines are set to take on the No. 14 Texas Longhorns in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl later this year, the bowl announced as part of college football's postseason schedule.

The Wolverines are coming off a 9-3 season, with Michigan's three losses coming to Oklahoma (10-2), USC (9-3), and Ohio State (12-1). That loss to Ohio State ended a streak of victories in The Game that spanned four seasons.

The Longhorns (9-3) started the season ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll. Texas' three losses came against Ohio State, Florida (4-8) and Georgia (12-1).

Michigan and Texas last played in 2024, with the Longhorns winning in at The Big House, 31-12. The two teams have only played twice, with Texas winning the other matchup in the 2005 Rose Bowl, 38-37.

The game kicks off at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, right here on Channel 7.

A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children for years pleaded no contest to Welfare Fraud on Monday, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor.

Kelli Bryant, 34, faces three counts of First Degree Child Abuse, with the case moving forward. She still faces trial in the abuse cases, with no sentencing agreement or offer of leniency from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office reached

On Feb. 14, Oakland County sheriffs detectives were horrified to find three children, ages 12, 13 and 15, living in squalor and abandoned in a Pontiac home for four to five years.

"Id never smelt a home that smelled that bad without a decomposing body present," a detective said this past winter.

If convicted, Bryant faces life in prison, with another court appearance scheduled for next month.

The resolution of the Welfare Fraud charges in no way impacts the case against Kelli Bryant on the more serious allegations of Child Abuse, said Prosecutor Karen McDonald via press release. We fully intend to hold her accountable for the abuse these children suffered because of her alleged neglect.

Watch our previous coverage 'I sacrificed my children.' Mom in Pontiac child abandonment case bound over for trial Pontiac mother arrested after abandoning children in home for 4-5 years Mom in Pontiac abandonment case gets $250M bond on child abuse charges Crews begin cleaning out home where 3 Pontiac kids were left abandoned for years Mom in Pontiac abandonment case facing first-degree child abuse charges

Gas prices are down 15 cents across the state of Michigan from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Drivers in Michigan are now paying an average of $2.96/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down five cents since last month and down 14 cents since this time last year.

This means that on average, for a 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $44, down $13 from last year's highest prices.

Average gas prices in metro Detroit are also set at $2.96/gallon, down 10 cents from last week and 10 cents from this time last year.

Here's a look at the priciest and most expensive gas prices across the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.06), Jackson ($3.02), Lansing ($2.97) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.63), Marquette ($2.77), Benton Harbor ($2.88)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

More than 60,000 fans will be in attendance to watch the 7-4 Detroit Lions take on the 7-3-1 Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day, and those fans will be able to enjoy speciality menu items in honor of the holiday.

The dishes have been crafted by Levy, the culinary and hospitality team behind Ford Field and the Lions partner since 2002.

One of the greatest days for football meets the ultimate celebration of family, friends and food all enjoyed under one roof, the Lions annual Thanksgiving game is a special tradition," said Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy. Its been our pleasure to host and serve Detroit fans on Thanksgiving for more than two decades, and we have a great menu to help make this holiday a memorable one at Ford Field.

The Holiday meals, beverages, and desserts include:

Turkey Legs, served with savory cornbread dressing and tangy-sweet cranberry BBQ sauce. This is available at Tailgate Grills in sections 119 and 135, Down and Dine at section 230, The Handoff at section 145, as well as at the Lions Loyal Marketplaces in sections 100 and 120. Fourth & Feast Fries, which features crispy waffle fries piled high with roasted turkey, gooey cheese curds, gravy, cranberry drizzle, and topped with crispy onions. It's available at Blitz and Down and Dine at section 230. Jahmyr Gibbs Spin Dash Combo: It's a griddled smashburger patty topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and pizza seasoning. The dish is served with a side of custom golden ring tater tots and Blue Sour Patch Kids, and is available at Lions Loyal Marketplaces in sections 100 and 120. The following three holiday and team-themed cocktails will be available throughout the stadium: Blazin Apple: Vanilla vodka, cinnamon whiskey, and apple cider, garnished with a cinnamon-sugar donut Roarin Roary: Vodka, blue curaao, lemonade and served with a lemon wheel, silver salt rim and blue candy skewer No Pack, No: Rum, apple liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, garnished with a lime wheel and pineapple spear Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts and Blakes Hard Cider, as well as non-alcoholic cider from Blakes, will be available at Lions Loyal Marketplaces in sections 100 and 120. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout will be on tap at the Beer of the Game cart near section 127. Suite menus include a Thanksgiving-themed brunch, including: Roasted Vegetable Frittata with wild mushrooms, mixed herbs, butternut squash, zucchini, tri-colored peppers, and cheddar cheese Turkey Flatbread with oven-roasted turkey, red onion, cranberry BBQ sauce and crispy sage on a five-cheese flatbread crust Breakfast Griddle with turkey sausage and applewood bacon Lyonnaise Potatoes with caramelized onions

Seasonal items from local restaurants will be available throughout the stadium, including:

Peach Cobbler and Gumbo from Cooking with Que (Meijer stand in section 134) Sweet Potato Cheesecake from For the Love of Cheesecake (Henry Ford Health stand in section 114) Pumpkin Biscoff Ice Cream Pie from Bombshell Treat Bar (Meijer Concourse, section 140) Apple Pie Pecans from K&R Almonds (at K&R tents throughout the concourse) White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich from The Cold Truth at section 243

This year, Levy anticipates that Ford Field will serve: 

2,500 pounds of turkey 2,000 pounds of mashed potatoes 1,800 turkey legs 1,400 pounds of stuffing 600 pounds of green beans 500 pounds of corn  100 gallons of gravy 55 gallons of cranberry sauce 4,500 slices of pie

A disabled veteran was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Oak Park early Saturday morning, police tell us.

Police responded to the report of a man down in the roadway at West Nine Mile Road near Harding Street just after 5 a.m. on Nov. 22.

After lifesaving measures were attempted, the 71-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators told us that the veteran, who was in a wheelchair, was struck by the driver of a dark colored sedan, likely a Kia or Hyundai, heading east. The driver proceeded to flee the scene, and police are looking for them.

Police say that after looking at nearby surveillance footage, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m., but police weren't notified of it until 5:20 a.m.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Oak Park Police Department at (248) 691-7447.

A Sterling Heights police officer saved the life of a choking infant at Walmart earlier this month, the department tells us.

VIDEO: Sterling Heights police officer saves choking infant at Walmart VIDEO: Sterling Heights police officer saves choking infant at Walmart

We're told that around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, Officer Edwar Talia was working a special assignment at Walmart when he was told about a 5-month-old who was choking and had stopped breathing.

Talia remained calm and began administering continus back blows to the infant. His actions helped clear the baby's airway, allowing the child to start breathing again on their own.

The Sterling Heights Police Department prides itself on being ready for any chaotic or unexpected incident, the department said. Officer Talias quick and heroic actions undoubtedly saved this babys life.

Would you buy a Coney Dog-flavored mimosa? It could be sold at liquor stores near you ahead of next football season.

Andr California Champagne, the new official Sparkling Wine Sponser of the NFL, is rolling out a Andr Tailgate Team-Mosa, with a mimosa for each of the 32 cities where NFL teams play.

The recipe for a Coney Dog mimosa, you ask? Andre provided it below:

1/2 Andr + 1/2 tomato juice + dash of Wocestershire sauce & yellow mustard

Football fans have from now until Dec. 1 to vote for their favorite Team-Mosa. The beverage with the most votes will be chosen as the flavor officially bottled or canned ahead of the 2026 football season.

Here's a list of all the Team-Mosas, starting with AFC teams and then NFC teams:

Buffalo Bills BuffaloSauceMosa Miami Dolphins CubanoMosa New England Patriots ChowdaMosa New York Jets BagelMosa Houston Texans BBQSauceMosa Indianapolis Colts RanchMosa Tennessee Titans BushwhackerMosa Jacksonville Jaguars Tomato-ClamMosa Baltimore Ravens SeafoodMosa Pittsburgh Steelers PickleMosa Cincinnati Bengals Chili3WayMosa Cleveland Browns PolishBoyMosa Kansas City Chiefs BurntEndsMosa Las Vegas Raiders VegasBombMosa Los Angeles Chargers AvocadoMosa Denver Broncos GreenChileMosa Dallas Cowboys QuesoMosa Philadelphia Eagles WooderIceMosa New York Giants PizzaMosa Washington Commanders HalfSmokeMosa New Orleans Saints BeignetMosa Atlanta Falcons ColaMosa Tampa Bay Buccaneers CrabMosa Carolina Panthers PorkNVinegarMosa Chicago Bears GiardinieraMosa Green Bay Packers CheeseMosa Detroit Lions ConeyDogMosa Minnesota Vikings MilkMosa San Francisco 49ers SourdoughMosa Seattle Seahawks CoffeeMosa Los Angeles Rams MatchaMosa Arizona Cardinals CactusMosa

You can vote for your favorite beverage at this link.

Detroit native and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jack White will headline the Thanksgiving halftime show when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Turkey Day, the team announced on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit legend Eminem and his long-time manager and president of Shady Records, Paul Rosenberg, will serve as Executive Producers of the show, along with Jesse Collins Entertainment.

White is a 12-time GRAMMY winner, and he was inducted as a member of The White Stripes into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame on November 8.

The Lions are partnering with Feeding America for the show, as viewers will be asked to donate to help fight hunger around the holiday season at this link.

As part of an annual tradition that has become as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing, the Lions game against the Packers will be nationally televised FOX at 1 PM EST on Thursday, Nov. 27.

The Detroit Pistons unveiled their 2025-26 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms on Tuesday morning.

Photos of the uniforms and court, courtesy of Pistons PR

The team says this new uniform "remixes the 2021-22 City Edition Moments Mixtape uniform, blending heritage elements from past eras with the identity of the current team and symbolizing the franchise's championship DNA and long-standing connection to the city."

The lightning bolt motif is still on the side panels of the jersey and shorts, a nod to Detroit basketball in the 1970s and 1980s.

The Pistons will host eight City Edition Nights this season, starting with the debut of the uniforms on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., as the Eastern Conference-leading 9-2 Pistons host the 6-4 Chicago Bulls. Along with the new uniforms, the Pistons will unveil a new court, featuring the iconic Flaming Horse logo at cuty court.

This new merchandise, including Cade Cunningham's second SLAM cover t-shirt from last season, is available for purchase at the Team Store at Little Caesars Arena or at this link.