The Ford Motor Company is moving its world headquarters after nearly 70 years at the Glass House, the automaker announced on Monday.

VIDEO: Take a look at Ford's new world headquarters A look at Ford's new worldheadquarters

The company is moving from the iconic Glass House to a new 2.1 million-square-foot world headquarters closer to Greenfield Village, about a mile away from the Glass House.

The move, according to the company, is to spark innovation and promote collaboration by bringing thousands of engineering, design, and technology workers together.

Work will be ongoing on the new headquarters, and it is set to be completed in 2027. A public grand opening of the new building on the Henry Ford II World Center campus is being planned for this November.

Check out this timelapse video of the new headquarters from Ford in the player below: VIDEO: Ford provides timelapse of new world headquarters

The company said the new headquarters will be a net-zero energy building, and will have four floors and workspaces for 4,000 employees.

According to the company, the amenities in the new building include:

Six confidential Design Studios and a central Design Showroom with 10 vehicle turntables and a 64-foot micro-LED screen, allowing for full product reviews in a single space. The new headquarters will be a Net-Zero Energy Building, featuring energy-efficient systems, water-saving measures, and waste reduction strategies. A Central Energy Plant will supply hot water and steam, while DTEs MI Green Power program supports its net-zero carbon goals. A 160,000-square-foot food hall, complete with a rotating menu and 12 added acres of greenspace

Upon completion, 14,000 employees will be within a 15-minute walk of the new headquarters.

"This 2.1 million-square-foot building isn't just a new address; it's the physical manifestation of our Ford+ plan to lead the electric and digital revolution in automotives," said a Ford spokesperson in a release announcing the new headquarters. "For the first time, it places corporate leadership, design teams, and engineering within steps of one another, creating an epicenter of innovation designed to accelerate the development of the next generation of vehicles."

According to Ford, the Glass House is set for demolition over the next 18 months and the site will be repurposed.

The City of Dearborn has released the following statement about the announcement:

"Ford Motor Companys importance to our community cannot be overstated. More than just the industrial heartbeat of the modern American economy, Fords legacy is deeply intertwined with this citys history. Weve been proud neighbors with the world headquarters across Michigan Avenue, and we are excited for Ford to contribute to the citys vitality as the company finds a new home in its expansive new, state-of-the-art research hub just down the road in Dearborn. The City of Dearborn will always be the home of Ford, whether its down the block or right across the street.

Gas prices continue to decline across the state, with prices down 13 cents in Michigan from just last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

On average, Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.05 for regular unleaded fuel, down 12 cents since last month and 21 cents since this time last year.

This means that for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $45, down $12 from last year's highest price.

Gas prices in metro Detroit currently sit at an average of $3.17/gallon, about nine cents less than last week and 11 cents less than this time last year.

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

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.19), Metro Detroit ($3.17), Marquette ($3.01) Least expensive gas price averages: Grand Rapids ($2.87), Flint ($2.90), Lansing ($2.90)

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A motorcyclist has died after being hit by the driver of Dodge Durango early Sunday morning.

Video from the scene of the crash Scene video: Motorcyclist dies in drunk driving crash on Detroit's east side

A spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us the crash happened at East 7 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue just after midnight.

The rider of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.

The woman driving the Durango was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Three people, including a Farmington police officer, were hospitalized in a drunk driving crash early Sunday morning.

Police tell us the crash happened on M-5 near Drake Road around 1 a.m. in Farmington Hills

Investigators say that a driver heading east struck the back of a Farmington Public Safety Department police car before spinning out and crashing into another vehicle head-on. The police vehicle was stopped because the officer was helping a Farmington Hills officer with a traffic stop.

We're told that the three people hospitalized in the crash the Farmington officer and the two people in the vehicle involved in the second crash sustained minor injuries and are expected to make full recoveries.

The at-fault driver was arrested for driving under the influence.

"We would like to remind all drivers that you are required to move over and slow down for all stationary emergency vehicles," said public safety director Bob Houhanisin in a statement. "We are grateful no one got seriously injured or killed in this crash. We would like to thank the Farmington Hills police and fire departments for the care they provided to our officers and the other drivers."

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is set to invest $34 million to upgrade athletic fields and swimming pools at 11 schools, the district announced on Tuesday morning.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: DPSCD set to invest $34 million into upgrades for athletics at 11 schools

The investment includes converting grass fields to turf fields, installing asphalt tracks, replacing stadium bleachers and adding pools for training and swim competitions.

The district also plans to develop a common athletic complex, set to be housed at the former Cooley High School site. The district said that will be the first phase of investment, which will include a new stadium and track, a locker room, a weight room and multiple outdoor fields for football, track, soccer and lacrosse.

The investment was approved by DPSCD's school board in December 2024. This is part of the district's $700 million Facilities Master Plan, a 20-year plan that started in 2019.

Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the district's superintendent, provided the following statement on the funding:

These investments reflect our commitment to fairness, excellence, and our unwavering belief in what our students deserve. Our $34 million investment in modernized athletic fields and swimming pools is in addition to our larger $700 million Facility Master Plan. This plan reflects our continuing commitment to offer 21st Century facilities for every child despite lacking the funding to provide it immediately. I am grateful to our School Board for approving the budget that allows this work to move forward. Our students deserve the same quality facilities and opportunities as their peers in surrounding communities, and we are moving closer to that promise by providing resources that support the whole child."

Here is the timeline for these projects, in chronological order, (budgets are rounded up to hundred thousands digit):

Schools getting pool upgrades

J.L White (Inspection completed and pools in place, $5,000) Central High School (Set to be complete in June 2027, $500,000 budget) Henry Ford High School (June 2027, $2.1 million budget) Northwestern High School (June 2027, $625,000) Southeastern High School (June 2027, $300,000) Burton Elementary School (repairing drainage issues, June 2027, $350,000) Marcus Garvey Elementary-Middle School (electrical and mechanical repair, June 2027, $350,000)

Schools getting field upgrades

Henry Ford High School (Fall 2024-Fall 2026, Budget is $6.7 million) Communication and Media Arts High School (Fall 2024-Fall 2026, $6.4 million) Cass Tech High School (Fall 2025-Fall 2027, $6.8 million) Central High School (Summer 2026-Fall 2028, $4.9 million) Denby High School (Summer 2026-Fall 2028, $4.8 million) Southeastern High School (Summer 2026-Fall 2028, $3.4 million)

Associate head coach Biff Poggi will serve as Michigan's head coach for the next week during Sherrone Moore's suspension, Moore announced at his weekly media availability on Monday afternoon.

Poggi returned to Michigan this past offseason after serving as Charlotte's head coach. Over two seasons, he led the 49ers to a 6-16 record.

This week, Moore begins his two-week suspension, which the university self-imposed in the spring, for his role in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. Following the NCAA investigation into the scandal, Moore will also be suspended for Michigan's 2026 season opener, set to be played in Germany against Western Michigan.

Before working at Charlotte, Poggi was on Michigan's coaching staff for separate seasons. He first was on Jim Harbaugh's staff for the 2016 season, before working for Harbaugh again for three seasons (2020-2022).

Before working at Michigan, Poggi founded Saint Frances Academy, a private high school in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. He got his coaching career started as his alma mater, Gilman School in Maryland, where he won 13 state titles in 19 seasons. He's had previous coaching jobs at the University of Pittsburgh, Duke University, Brown, Temple and The Citadel.

Gas prices in the state of Michigan are down 13 cents from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.18 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. That's 10 cents less than this time last month and eight cents less than this time last year.

For a full 15-gallon tank, drivers are paying an average of $47, down $10 from last year's highest price.

On average, gas is at $3.26/gallon in metro Detroit, down five cents since last week. Here is a look at the cheapest and priciest marks for gas in the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.27), Metro Detroit ($3.26), Benton Harbor ($3.18) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.04), Flint ($3.05), Saginaw ($3.05)

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Multiple people were hurt in a crash involving a Detroit police officer on Detroit's west side.

Hear from police and see the aftermath of the scene from Chopper 7 Police provide after officer involved crash on Detroit's west side Chopper 7 shows aftermath after officer involved crash on Detroit's west side

We're told the crash happened around 6 a.m. this morning. Commander Ryan Connor (second precinct) tells us that a marked car was heading to a domestic violence call when the crash happened.

Police say that the officer's vehicle was heading south on Schaefer before being struck by another car at eastbound I-96 and Schaefer.

Medics treated multiple people at the scene, and both vehicles were damaged, but we're told no one had to be hospitalized from this incident.

Connor said that the police vehicle was going 25 miles per hour at the time of the crash.

"We ask the general public to please give way to emergency vehicles when they have their lights and sirens on," Commander Connor said.

One man is dead, and a firefighter was injured in a house fire on Detroit's west side.

Video from the scene below Video from scene after fatal house fire on Detroit's west side

The fire broke out late Tuesday evening, at a home in the 10200 block of McQuade.

Detroit firefighters arrived in minutes, with fire showing from the home. Crews were able to get a man out of the home; that man was transported to the hospital, where he later passed away.

A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department tells ys that a firefighter hurt his lower back after falling from the second floor of the home to the basement. We're told he was hospitalized for injuries sustained from that incident.

The cause of this fire is still under investigation.

Gas prices reached a 2025 high in Michigan last week, with the state average at the pump up 15 cents since last month.

The average price is currently $3.30/gallon, after climbing to $3.39/gallon on August 27. That $3.30 average is up one cent since a week ago, and down seven cents than this time last year.

For a 15-gallon tank, drivers are paying an average of $49, down $8 from last year's highest price.

Metro Detroit's average price also sits at $3.30, down one cent since last week and 11 cents since last year.

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

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.37), Benton Harbor ($3.34), Lansing ($3.32) Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($3.13), Traverse City ($3.16), Flint ($3.22)

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Three drones will soon be added to the Waterford Township Police Department, after the township's board of trustees approved a new three-year contract.

Over the course of the next three years, the department has agreed to pay more than $400,000 to Flock Safety to use their Aerodome drones, which will work hand-in-hand with automated license plate readers already used by the department and software used by the department's 911-Emergency Operations Center.

That money for Year 1 of the contract $100,000 in base payment and an additional $10,000 for potential electrical issues and additional expenses will be part of this year's police budget, adopted by the Board of Trustees in this week's meeting. The board intends to make budget adjustments in the two following years ($150,000 each year) to pay for the drones.

"With this increased response capability, we increase our presence without adding the costs that go along with hiring more Police Officers," the chief said in a document proposing the drones made available to the publuc after the meeting. "Remember, never in place of, but in addition to, to enhance our overall capabilities. Each time a drone responds to a call for service, it's a unit, or additional units at the scene. When we are able to clear calls without sending ground units, those units are free to respond to, or remain available for other emergency calls."

It is not clear at this time when the drones will be put into use by the police department.

A suspect has been charged in the stabbing death of two people at a Detroit pool party earlier this month.

According to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Daiwan Lemane Hopson, 31, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to murder.

Watch Carli Petrus' full report after the incident below Neighbors react after 2 killed, 2 hospitalized after stabbing at pool party on Detroit's east side Hear from DPD on the stabbing WATCH: DPD speaks after two killed, two hospitalized in stabbing at pool party

Detroit Police say they got the call of the stabbing at a home in the 18500 block of Fleming just before 10 p.m. on Aug. 9

According to Deputy Chief Arnold Williams, the stabbing stemmed from an argument over a woman at the pool party. Per DPD, one male suspect stabbed four people after that argument.

Two people a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s died in that stabbing. Two other men in their 30s were hospitalized, with one man in critical condition.

What started out as a friendly family and friends end of the summer gathering turned deadly with four people stabbed. Two succumbed to their injuries. A disagreement. A quick escalation. An introduction of a deadly weapon. And then multiple deaths. So senseless. So tragic. And so very violent, Worthy said in a statement.

Neighbor Deborah Griffin says that the house, an Airbnb that's been on her street for a few years, has become a serious problem. Calling it the "party house", Griffin and other neighbors told us the loud music and crowded streets have become a nuisance, but they never imagined it would turn deadly.

With this being so close to home, that was very scary for me," Deborah said. At first everything was nice, because they fixed it up because the house had been burned down they fixed it up it was a really nice house, but then every weekend its bad because of the parties...I never thought, you know, that something like this would happen."

She continued to say that this was the final straw.

You had mentioned that youre going to take some action here, youre going to go to a meeting, city council meeting, I mean what would you like to see done?" 7 News Reporter Carli Petrus asked.

I want it gone really," Deborah said of the house." I mean, I hate that for the owner, but you know, Id rather it not be in a residential area, you know, right on a block like this, I mean if it was contained, it would be okay, but its just bad that we have to deal with this every weekend.

The MLB has released it's 2026 schedule, so we now know who the Detroit Tigers will be playing next season, and where the games will take place.

The Tigers open the season at Petco Park to take on the San Diego Padres (March 26-28), a rematch of the 1984 World Series, which the Tigers won in five games.

The Tigers home opener is set for Friday, April 3, as Detroit will host the St. Louis Cardinals, a rematch of the 2006 World Series.

As part of Rivalry Weekend, the Tigers will host the Toronto Blue Jays (May 15-17). As of Tuesday, August 26, both teams lead their respective divisions. The Tigers (78-55) boast the second-best record in baseball, with the Blue Jays only a half-game behind them.

Below is a complete list of the Tigers opponents and dates (game times and broadcast details have yet to be announced, as of Tuesday afternoon):

@ San Diego (March 26-28, opening series) @ Arizona (March 30-April 1) vs St. Louis (April 3-5, opening home series) @ Minnesota (April 6-9) vs Miami (April 10-12) vs Kansas City (April 14-16) @ Boston (April 17-20) vs Milwaukee (April 21-23) @ Cincinnati (April 24-26) @ Atlanta (April 28-30) vs Texas (May 1-3) vs Boston (May 4-6) @ Kansas City (May 8-10) @ New York Mets (May 12-14) vs Toronto (May 15-17, Rivalry Weekend) vs Cleveland (May 18-21) @ Baltimore (May 22-24) vs Los Angeles Angels (May 26-28) @ Chicago White Sox (May 29-31) @ Tampa Bay (June 1-3) vs Seattle (June 5-7) vs Minnesota (June 9-11) @ Cleveland (June 12-14) @ Houston (June 15-17) vs Chicago White Sox (June 19-21) vs New York Yankees (June 22-24) vs Houston (June 25-28) @ New York Yankees (June 29-July 1) @ Texas (July 2, July 4-5) vs Athletics (July 7-9) vs Philadelphia (July 10-12) All-Star Break July 13-16 (All-Star Game on July 14) @ Los Angeles Angels (July 17-19) @ Chicago Cubs (July 20-22) vs Kansas City (July 23-26) vs Baltimore (July 27-29) @ Athletics (July 31-August 2) @ Seattle (August 4-6 @ San Francisco (August 7-9) vs Cleveland (August 11-13) vs Chicago White Sox (August 14-16) @ Pittsburgh (August 17-19) @ Kansas City (August 21-23) vs Tampa Bay (August 24-26) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (August 28-30) @ Minnesota (August 31-September 2) @ Cleveland (Sep 4-6) vs Minnesota (Sep 7-9) vs Colorado (Sep 11-13) @ Toronto (Sep 14-16) @ Chicago White Sox (Sep 17-20) vs Washington (Sep 21-23) vs Pittsburgh (Sep 25-27)

A 77-year-old West Bloomfield man is dead after being hit by the driver of an SUV in Pontiac earlier this week. According to the Oakland County Sheriff, it's the fifth fatal pedestrian crash in the city of Pontiac this year.

The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Monday (Aug. 25), in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Elm Street.

Investigators tell us that a 45-year-old Imlay City driver was heading north on MLK Jr. Boulevard when the 77-year-old walked into the road. Police believe that the man was trying to cross the street to ask for directions when he stepped into the path of the SUV.

That man, who police identified as Jehad Alrayess, passed away at a nearby hospital. Police say that alcohol, drugs, and speed do not appear to be a factor in this crash.

Including the five fatal incidents, police say there have been 10 pedestrian-involved crashes that caused significant injuries in the city of Pontiac in 2025.

"The Sheriff's Office reminds both motorists and pedestrians to remain vigilant," said a representative of the Sheriff's Office in a media release. "Drivers are urged to stay alert, particularily in residential and high-traffic areas, and pedestrians are encouraged to use crosswalks whenever possible and exercise caution when crossing busy roadways."

Watch our previous coverage 'It's scary': Residents concerned after seventh hit-and-run crash in Pontiac this year 2 killed in separate hit-and-runs on same Pontiac road prompts changes, investigation Extended interview: Sister of Pontiac hit-and-run victim pleads for justice Extended interview: Oakland County sheriff talks about 2 deadly hit-and-runs in Pontiac

Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood has been named Michigan's starter for Week 1 against New Mexico, head coach Sherrone Moore announced at his weekly media availability on Monday morning.

Watch our report from the 12 p.m. show Head Coach Sherrone Moore speaks on Bryce Underwood being named Week 1 starter

Hes earned the opportunity. It was not given to him, Moore said. He took ownership of the team.

This news doesn't come as much of a surprise, considering Underwood is the top-ranked recruit in the 2025 class and the Wolverines reportedly signed Underwood for millions through NIL to sway him away from LSU. Multiple outlets, including ESPN and 247 Sports, reported on Sunday night that Underwood was expected to be named the starter as well.

Underwood is the fourth freshman to start the season at quarterback for the Wolverines, joining Rick Leach (1975), Chad Henne (2004) and Tate Forcier (2009).

The five-star metro Detroit native is coming off a historic high school career. Playing at Belleville High School, about 20 minutes east of Michigan's campus, Underwood threw for 11,488 passing yards and 152 passing touchdowns while also rushing for 1,431 yards and 27 rushing touchdowns. Before he could legally drive a car, Underwood led Belleville to back-to-back Division 1 state championships in 2021 and 2022.

"He's all business, man," said Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsay during spring practices in March. "He loves football. That's the most important thing. And he really wants to be the best player he can be."

The Wolverines finished the 2024 regular season with a 7-5 record before beating Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl, 19-13, on New Year's Eve. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Wolverines open the season as a 36.5-point favorite against the New Mexico Lobos. The season opener kicks off at Michigan Stadium, and will be broadcast on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday (Aug. 30).

Watch our previous coverage, including an interview with Bryce Underwood at Champions Circle Golf Classic in July

Michigan OC Chip Lindsey on Bryce Underwood: 'If he's ready to go, he'll play' Bryce Underwood, Michigan practice in Tampa ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl Belleville QB Bryce Underwood talks with Brad Galli at our Game of the Week

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has endorsed Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield in the 2025 Detroit mayoral race.

The announcement came on Wednesday at a home on the city's west side

Duggan, who is running for Governor as an independent candidate, is set to complete his third term as Detroit's mayor at the end of this year.

Related Interview: Political analyst Mario Morrow weighs in on endorsement announcement Interview: Political analyst reflects on Mayor Duggan's endorsement of Mary Sheffield

For 12 years, Mary Sheffield has been a major force in Detroits recovery, Duggan said in a news release. She used her leadership on council to make sure every voice was heard and to make sure each program included all Detroiters. She is clearly the most qualified candidate to be the next Mayor of Detroit.

Sheffield, a member of Detroit's city council since 2013, received the most votes in the August primary. She is facing Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the general election this November.

Voters will pick who will succeed Duggan in September.

During the primary, Kinloch received an endorsement from the UAW, calling him a longtime advocate for the working class.

Below is a statement from Kinloch on the endorsement:

Mayor Mike Duggan doesn't get the right to decide his successor. The voters in Detroit will determine the next Mayor in November.We dont have coronations. A mayoral endorsement wont stop the violence in our streets. It wont ensure a better education or create more opportunities for our children. After 12 years on the Detroit City Counciland 4 more as Council Presidentif you havent fixed it by now, youre not going to. Detroit doesnt need recycled ideas or the same politics that have left too many neighborhoods behind. Detroit needs fresh leadership, with the courage to do what career politicians couldnt.This campaign is about voters who want to see investment in neighborhoods, not just Downtown. They want a mayor who will make housing affordable for everyone, a leader who will attack poverty, and someone with a proven record of taking direct action to uplift our communities. We will win this election in the streetsdoor to door and block by blockto ensure that no one is left out of Detroits continued growth. Watch our previous interviews with mayoral candidates Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch Full interview: 2025 Detroit Mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield speaks to 7 News Detroit Full interview: 2025 Detroit Mayoral candidate Solomon Kinloch speaks to 7 News Detroit

A new system has been put in place to help locate missing children in Detroit, the city's police department announced on Monday morning.

The Emerald Alerts, named after the color of the Spirit of Detroit statue, will be a system that Detroiters can use to submit tips about missing kids, for cases that may not qualify as Amber Alerts.

"(Families) all deserve this so we can bring them home as safely as possible," said interim chief Todd Bettison in the press conference alongside City Council President Mary Sheffield and Detroit Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes. "If just one person sees the alert, it can give us the tip we need."

Watch the video report below: DPD announces Emerald Alerts to help locate missing children

This technology was developed specifically to help assist missing children, adults with special needs, a non-domestic kidnapping of an adult, Amber Alerts, or any case where foul play is expected.

"We are able to send that out relatively immediaetly as soon as we get the information from family members," Deputy Chief Hayes said. "We are now able to move at light speed to get them the help they need."

Watch the full press conference below Watch: Officials speak on new Emerald Alerts system to help locate missing children

Police are encouraging residents to enroll in Detroit Alerts 365, with the following benefits:

Get important alerts and non-emergency notifications, based on your address, directly to your cell phone, home phone, text, or email. Receive notifications targeted to residents in a specific area experiencing emergency conditions. Secure personal data in the CodeRED system.

You can register for Detroit Alerts 365 and download the CodeRED Mobile Alert app at this link.

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Multiple people were hospitalized after a wrong-way crash on The Lodge Freeway early Sunday morning, according to the Michigan State Police.

We're told the crash happened at S/B M-10 Fwy near Grand River Avenue, just after 1 a.m.

Investigators say that a 27-year-old driving a Chevy Impala was driving south in the northbound lanes when he struck a Nissan passenger car head-on.

Five other vehicles were involved in secondary accidents off of this crash.

In the initial crash, MSP says that multiple people were transported to the hospital to treat serious injuries.

MSP is continuing to investigate this crash.

It appears that the wrong way driver was impaired and this led to the crash, said F/Lt. Mike Shaw. There is no reason to drive impaired with all the options available to get around. We are very fortunate that there were not any deaths in this crash.