$6 million of medical debt has been eliminated for 6,300 Oakland County residents, the county announced on Monday morning.
We're told the debt relief is happening because of the county's partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a national non-profit. The partnership has led to $15 million in debt being relieved for more than 20,000 residents so far.
Residents impacted by this round of debt relief were set to receive a notification letter on March 9.
This initiative is about giving people a second chance, said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter in a press release. By eliminating this burden for thousands more residents, were helping people regain their financial footing.
Medical debt, a leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, affects about 114,000 Oakland County residents, the county projects. To learn more about this medical debt abolition program, click here.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to miss extended time after suffering a collapsed lung, the team confirmed to 7 News Detroit on Thursday night.
We're told that Cunningham was diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax, and that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Cunningham left in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards with back spasms.
The two-time All-Star was leading the Pistons in scoring (24.5 points per game) while averaging 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 34.6 percent from three, and 81.4 percent from the free throw line.
With a 49-19 record entering Thursday, the Pistons are the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference, with Detroit being 3.5 games ahead of second-place Boston in the standings. Detroit is back in action tonight, facing the Wizards in Washington again.
Three people are dead and one person has been hospitalized after a crash that happened early Monday morning in Midtown, the Detroit Police Department tells us.
The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Temple and Cass, near Little Caesars Arena.
Footage from the aftermath of the crash
DPD: 3 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash in Midtown
We've been told that the person hospitalized in the crash is in critical condition.
Authorities say that the vehicle struck a parked truck in the incident. DPD is investigating what led up to the accident.
Gas prices are up 15 cents in metro Detroit, and up slightly across the state from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Metro Detroit drivers are paying an average of $3.64 per gallon, up 60 cents from this time last year.
In the state of Michigan, drivers are paying an average of $3.59 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. That's four cents more than this time last week, 61 cents more than this time last month and 55 cents more than this time last year.
This means that for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $54, up $4 from last year's highest prices.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:
Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($3.64), Metro Detroit ($3.64), Jackson ($3.59) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.49), Marquette ($3.52), Benton Harbor ($3.52)
For more information on gas prices near you, click here.
The women's bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and we know which seed Michigan and Michigan State will have in March Madness.
Michigan is a 2-seed in the Forth Worth region, while Michigan State is a 5-seed in the Sacramento region.
The Wolverines will face No. 15 Holy Cross on Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2, and the Spartans will take on No. 12 Colorado State two hours later on ESPNNEWS.
Kim Barnes Arico and the Michigan Wolverines finished the season with a 25-6 record and a 15-3 record in Big Ten play. Led by a talented trio of sophomores in Syla Swords, Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway, the Wolverines enter this tournament winning 10 of their last 13 games. Being that U-M is a top-4 seed, they will host games in the Round of 64 and Round of 32.
Robyn Fralick and the Michigan State Spartans finished the season with a 22-8 record and a 11-7 record in Big Ten play. Led by Grace VanSlooten (15 points per game), the Spartans enter this tournament losing six of it's last 11 games. women's
Tip-off times are set to be announced later this evening; stay with 7 News Detroit for coverage of the NCAA tournament for the next few weeks.
The bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, and we now know what seeds Michigan and Michigan State will have for March Madness.
Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines have earned a No. 1 seed, while Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans have earned a No. 3 seed. Duke was given the overall No. 1 seed in the tournament.
Michigan State will face North Dakota State in Buffalo as part of the East Region on Thursday. The Wolverines are in the Midwest region and will face the winner of UMBC vs. Howard on Thursday in Buffalo. MSU is set to tip-off at 4:05 p.m. on TNT, while Michigan is set to play at 7:10 p.m. on CBS.
The Wolverines finished the season with a 32-2 record, winning the Big Ten outright (19-1) and losing in the Big Ten Tournament Final, 80-72. Led by the Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan has been ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll, including a brief stint at No. 1, for most of the season, and that record is the best regular season record in program history.
The Spartans have not been far behind the Wolverines all season long, ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll for a large portion of the season. Izzo's team finished with a 25-7 record, including a 15-5 record in Big Ten play.
A Washtenaw County adult has been diagnosed with measles, the county's health department says. It's the first measles case reported in the state of Michigan in 2026.
We're told that the adult is unvaccinated and was recently in Florida, where health officials say they likely contracted measles.
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The adult was at the following Ypsilanti and Canton locations last week, between getting back from Florida and being diagnosed, officials tell us (with the department adding two hours to each contagion window) :
Sidetrack Bar & Grill on Cross Street, 7:45 p.m. on March 4-1 a.m. on March 5 T-Mobile on Whittaker, 6-8:40 p.m. on March 5 Cricket Wireless on Ellsworth at the Roundtree Place Shopping Center, 6:55 p.m.-8:55 p.m. on March 5 CVS Pharmacy on Michigan Avenue, 4-6:07 p.m. on March 6 Cricket Wireless on Ellsworth, 7-10 p.m. on March 6 The Ypsilanti Urgent Care on Michigan Avenue, 7:15-9:27 p.m. on March 7 The Canton Urgent Care on Ford Road, 4:30-7 p.m. on March 8
If you were at any of the above locations, you are asked to monitor for symptoms of measles for the next three weeks.
Importantly, there is no cause for ongoing concern at these locations, said Dr. Juan Luis Marquez, the health department's medical director, in a press release. The individual was isolated as soon as measles was suspected and is recovering.
Symptoms of measles include:
High fever (may spike to over 104F) Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis) Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin A rash that is red, raised, and blotchy that usually starts on face, spreads to the trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin
If symptoms develop, you are asked to contact your doctor, urgent care, or a nearby hospital before seeking treatment.
For more information on confirmed Measles cases in the state of Michigan, click here.
Two people, including a teen, have been hospitalized in two separate crashes that happened within 2.1 miles of each other in Warren on Wednesday morning, police tell us.
We're told the crashes happened on Frazho and Tecla and Hoover and 10 Mile.
In the Frazho crash, we're told that a 17-year-old boy was crossng the street and hit by a vehicle. Authorities tell us he's in stable condition.
In the Hoover crash, we're told that a pedestrian who was not in the crosswalk was struck. We're told that this is not a fatal situation, with the victim, a man in his 20s, in the hospital in critical condition.
At this time, it does not appear that the two crashes are related.
Trinity Health Livingston is set to move its legacy campus from Howell to Brighton later this month, with the new hospital set to launch in mid-April.
We're told that the state-of-the-art campus will open on Sunday, April 19, with construction at the new site nearing completion.
The new Trinity Health Livingston will be located at 7555 Grand River in Brighton, about eight miles from the Howell campus. It's a four-story, 174,000squarefoot facility with 56 acuityadaptable beds and several bariatric rooms to accommodate patients' needs.
The new hospital will also feature 18 Short Stay Unit beds, 8 licensed operating rooms, intensive cardiac rehabilitation services, and a hospitalbased medical and surgical specialty practice. The hospital has also acquired new medical equipment, including a cardiac-capable CT scanner and two fixed MRI machines.
Moving a hospital is like moving a small city, said John OMalley, president of Trinity Health Livingston and the Trinity Health Medical Center Brighton in a press release. Its a monumental task that requires more than a year of planning and literally hundreds of caregivers, vendors, and government officials working together towards a common goal, with the safety and wellbeing of patients and the communities we serve as our number one priority. Weve been talking about a new hospital in Livingston County for more than a decade, and Im excited to finally enter the homestretch in turning our vision into reality.
In the coming weeks, Trinity Health will host a virtual community town hall. That town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, from 10:30 11:30 a.m. You can attend the town hall at this link, and submit questions for it at this link.
There will also be a community open house at the new hospital on Saturday, April 11, from 10 am.-2 p.m., which will feature a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a chance for the public to test out a surgical robot and explore vehicles from Livingston County EMS, fire, police, and MedFlight.
The Eagles finished the season with a 10-21 record, losing 12 of their last 13 games dating back to Jan. 17. On KenPom, a college basketball website that uses advanced analytics to rank teams, EMU finished the regular season ranked 241st out of 365 Division I teams.
Under Heath this past season, the Eagles finished with a 4-14 record in Mid-American Conference, tied for worst in the conference. EMU failed to qualify for the MAC's conference tournament, meaning the Eagles will not have a chance to earn an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.
This was the Detroit native's fifth year coaching at EMU and his 18th as a head coach in DI men's college basketball. Heath has previously served as the head coach at Kent State (2001-02), Arkansas (2002-07), South Florida (2007-14), and the Lakeland Magic (NBA G-League, 2017-21)
Water pressure has started to return in Novi and Walled Lake after a massive water main break in Farmington Hills on Saturday morning, the Great Lakes Water Authority tells us.
Watch Jolie's report in the video below
Water pressure returns in Novi & Walled Lake after water main break in Farmington Hills
GLWA said that water is currently entering Novi's system. They also say that water pressure returned in Walled Lake late last night, thanks to an emergency connection from Commerce Township.
Watch our previous coverage
Massive water main break in Farmington Hills leaves Novi and Walled Lake residents without water
Residents in both cities were without water earlier this weekend. The break occurred at 4:30 a.m. Saturday on 14 Mile near Verona Road in Farmington Hills, between Drake and Farmington roads. A 48-inch pipe burst, sending water gushing into the street and turning the roadway into what looked like a river.
Officials say that crews worked through the night to remove water from the break site, and began removing damaged pipe this morning. GLWA estimates that installation of the new steel main will be completed on Monday.
One family we spoke to saw significant flooding in their Farmington Hills backyard.
I told him if he had a boat, we could go swimming out here. From here to over there, that water is about 5 feet deep," said Marcos Daminos. That was probably the worst it ever got, when it rains a lot it probably gets to right around there, but never this high.
We're told that the Boil Water Advisory remains in effect in both cities until water quality testing is completed and comes back clear.
In Novi on Sunday morning, residents stopped by the Department of Public Works to pick up drinkable water. One resident we spoke said it's been inconveinent, as well as costly.
Its been a mess. We recently had this just five months ago and were back in same.. so running around for water," said Shrinivas Arcota. We need to spend like hundreds of dollars to get outside food, and most of the restaurants are also closed. Its like a pandemic situation, where do we go?
One family of five that we talked to came with their trunk full of water bottles and buckets.
Not having water is pretty hard though. We cook a lot, so even if we have to wash dishes, wash up, take a shower," said Lillian Burke.
Flushing is the biggest part. Going to get a bottle of water from Kroger, Meijer, thats easy peasy. But flushing the toilet, thats a little bit harder," said Novi resident Matt Chivell.
GLWA provided another update to us on Sunday afternoon.
""But I can say that today at this point, the pressures are near normal. We are still working to do some flushing and disinfecting of pipes. These are the steps that we have to take in order for us to get the system off the boil water advisories," said GLWA CEO Suzanne Coffey. "This is not the level of service they deserve. This is not the level of service that we expect to provide. So, we are very disappointed that this occurred as well. It's not something we did that created it, but we do have responsibility for these pipes. It's our responsibility to get in them, to inspect them, to look for vulnerable pipes, and to do the best that we can to avoid the situation, which we will continue to do."
Both Walled Lake and Novi are under a Boil Water Advisory until repairs are completed. For further questions regarding the boil water advisory, click here.
A driver is dead, and another driver has been hospitalized after a crash on Interstate 96 early Sunday morning, Michigan State Police tells us.
The crash happened at 3:05 a.m., near Outer Drive.
Investigators say that the driver of a sedan was heading eastbound when they lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the back of a tow truck.
The driver of the sedan, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tow truck was hospitalized to treat non-life-threatening injuries.
MSP told us that, about 90 minutes after the initial crash, a second crash happened between an SUV and a semi. When a trooper went to investigate the crash, his patrol car was struck on the passenger side.
The trooper was hospitalized from that crash, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other driver involved was impaired by both alcohol and narcotics, authorities tell us. She was arrested and transported to a local hospital after the crash.
These crashes along I 96 highlighted just some of the risky driving behaviors we are seeing on our roadways, said F/Lt. Mike Shaw in a statement. In these crashes we saw drivers losing control, being distracted and finally driving under the influence. These crashes led to property damage road closures, a trooper being hurt, and ultimately someone losing their life. Please slow down, focus on the roadway, move over for emergency vehicles. And once again, there is never a reason to drive impaired, ever.
A driver has died after getting into a car crash on southbound I-275 at 8 Mile in Livonia, the police department tells us.
The Michigan Department of Transportation closed the freeway at this location, with the crash happening just after 3:30 a.m.
Footage from the crash
Freeway closed at southbound I-275 at 8 Mile due to crash involving semi
Authorities tell us that the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro was traveling too fast for the slippery road conditions when he spun out and lost control in front of a semi-truck.
We're told that the Camaro driver, a 21-year-old Plymouth man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck driver is cooperating with police, who tell us that there were no signs of alcohol or drug use.
The freeway has been closed in this area since just before 4:30 a.m. this morning; it's expected to completely reopen later this morning, with 2 lanes recently reopened.
One of the most popular sticker contests from the past few years is returning, as this morning, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the return of the "I Voted" sticker contest ahead of the November 2026 election.
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Here are the winners of Michigan's first ever 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Michigan's Department of State is accepting from students enrolled in Michigan schools and state residents. Anyone who wishes to enter the contest must submit one design and select one of the following three categories:
Elementary/Middle school (grades K-8) High school (grades 9-12) General entry (all ages)
MDOS received over 480 submissions last year, with Michiganders casting over 57,700 votes to select the three winning designs in each categoery last year.
Our first-ever I Voted sticker design contest in 2024 was a massive success, Secretary Benson said in a press release. This year, we look forward to seeing the creative ways Michiganders of all ages celebrate democracy. Submit your entry to help us continue the tradition and get voters excited to cast their ballot this fall.
Designs must be non-partisan, include the phrase "I voted" and be completed on the official entry form located at this link. Designs must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, May 1. The use of AI and copyrighted & trademarked designs is prohibited.
This year, votes can be cast through the month of June, with winners annoucned later in the summer. Just like the 2024 contest, the winning sticker designs will be provided to local election clerks for the November Election to give out to voters.
For the first time in over a decade, the Detroit Lions will be playing an international game this season, with the National Football League announcing that the Lions will be one of the teams participating in the 2026 NFL Munich Game.
The Lions are slated to be the home team for the game. The opponent and date of the matchup will be announced at a later date.
It is expected to be a special game for Pro Bowl wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, as his mother is from Germany and he has hosted several camps in the country.
It has been a dream of mine to play a game in my mothers home country of Germany since coming to the league, said Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. I cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans that Ive gotten to know through my visits and football camps in the country. Their support for me and the countrys instant connection to the Lions brand is inspiring, and Im looking forward to our team getting to showcase Detroit football on an international scale.
The last time the Lions played across the pond was in 2015, when Detroit defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 22-21.
Braxton and her five siblings grew up in Jackson, Michigan. She was drafted by the Shock in April 2005, and played for the Shock in their final five seasons in Detroit (2005-2009).
Braxton, who was named an All-Star in 2007, also played for the Tulsa Shock (2010), the Phoenix Mercury (2010-2011) and the New York Liberty (2011-2014).
For the first time in 13 years, the Michigan men's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the weekly Associated Press poll.
The 24-1 Wolverines has been ranked in the top ten all season long, debuting at No. 7 in the preseason poll and being ranked in the top five since the Week 5 poll published on Dec. 1.
Per a spokesperson for the team, tomorrow's game against Purdue will be the 39th game the Wolverines have played as the No. 1 team in the poll, with the last time being on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.
As of Monday, Feb. 16, before the evening games, Michigan sits alone atop the Big Ten standings with a 14-1 record, two games ahead of second-place Illinois. Michigan's lone loss this season happened at home to Wisconsin on Saturday, Jan. 10, with the Badgers winning, 91-88.
On Bracket Matrix, a website that aggregates projections from bracketologists across the country, the Wolverines are projected to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament next month.
The Wolverines have two games against ranked opponents this week, facing No. 7 Purdue at Mackey Arena in Indiana on Tuesday, Feb. 17 before taking on No. 3 Duke in Washington D.C. on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Detroit 75 Kitchen, a popular food truck in the Motor City, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location this weekend.
The restaurant, located at 32275 Stephenson Hwy in Madison Heights, will open on Friday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. This location came from a $1.5 million investment, as Detroit 75 Kitchen said in a press release that it will employ 25 full-time team members for the location.
We're told the location will have a retro-diner aesthetic, with terrazzo-style floors and Detroit-centric details like recycled Faygo pop bottles sealed into the table tops and memorabilia from Detroit's NFL Draft and the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic.
"Madison Heights is exactly where we want to be," said Ahmad Nassar, co-owner of Detroit 75 Kitchen. "We started by feeding truck driverspeople who want real food at a fair price. We're not trying to be a destination restaurant where you visit once for Instagram. We want to be the place you stop for lunch, on your way home from work, where you know the staff and they know your order. That's what a neighborhood sandwich shop should be."
Detroit 75 Kitchen was named one of the Top 3 Food Trucks in the U.S. and ranked a Top 100 Restaurant in the U.S. by US Weekly.
The hours for the new location are as follows:
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Sundays
Gas prices in Michigan hit a new 2026 high last week, according to the American Automobile Association.
Gas prices hit a high of $3.03 last week before settling at a $2.98 average for regular unleaded fuel, up 15 cents from last week, but down nine cents from this time last year.
This means that for a 15-gallon tank of gasoline, drivers are paying an average of $44 at the pump, down nearly $6 from 2025's highght price last August.
Gas prices in metro Detroit are also up. Drivers are paying an average of $2.99, up six cents from this time last week.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state this week:
Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($3.07), Jackson ($3.02), Lansing ($3.00) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.50), Marquette ($2.77), Benton Harbor ($2.88)
For a closer look at gas prices in your area, click here.
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