James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
A vote passed unanimously to move forward with plans for an Entertainment District that would include a new Red Wings arena in the city of Detroit.
Within a few years, you could be watching hockey games at a new arena located north of I-75 and south of Temple, between Woodward on the east and Cass on the west.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
The trial of the man prosecutors say helped Tucker Cipriano attack his father, mother and brother with a baseball bat is underway.
On Wednesday, disturbing 911 calls from Tanner Cipriano were played in court during the trial of the man prosecutors say helped Tucker Cipriano attack his father, mother and brother with a baseball bat.
Wayne County examining jail project
The Wayne County Building Authority has approved spending up to $150,000 to examine why …
Duggan not fighting appeals court ruling
Mike Duggan says he will not continue his fight to get on the Detroit Mayoral ballot.
Drunk driver hits cop in drive-thru
When Robert Addie was causing trouble in the drive-thru of a Burger King, police tried …
FBI ends latest search for Hoffa
The FBI says they are ending the search at an Oakland Township filed after finding no …
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It will be a dry feel through Friday and then get steamier over the weekend.
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Investigators
The Wayne County Building Authority has approved spending up to $150,000 to examine why the new Wayne County Jail project has gone so far over budget.
The man whose tip prompted this latest search for Jimmy Hoffa’s remains is saying he’s frustrated that nothing has been found yet.
Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano faced questions for the first time Friday about his 41-year-old former aide set to collect an estimated $96,000 annual pension for the rest of his life.
Detroit 2020
The Town Pump Tavern and Centaur are situated behind the Fox Theatre just a block off Woodward Avenue. They’re already popular pre-game and after game gathering spots for Tiger fans and the action is going to pick up in the future.
You may have driven by the John K Book store on Lafayette near the Lodge. If you like books, there are one million reasons to park and go inside.
Inside Marcus Hamburgers on East McNichols, the grill sizzles, the conversation flows and the staff hustles to serve the steady flow of lunch patrons.
Celebrity News
ONE DIRECTION star NIALL HORAN has vehemently denied rumours the pop stars have been performing drunk during their U.S. tour after fans claimed to have spotted them sipping spirits on stage at a gig in Kentucky.
RIHANNA has stolen pop star JUSTIN BIEBER's crown as the most-viewed artist on YouTube.com.
Singer/actress MILEY CYRUS and her fiance LIAM HEMSWORTH proved their romance is still going strong on Monday (17Jun13) after stepping out together for the first time since January (13).
Sports
A vote passed unanimously to move forward with plans for an Entertainment District that would include a new Red Wings arena in the city of Detroit.
Chris Davis cleared the fences twice, giving him a major-league leading 26 homers, to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 Wednesday.
Miami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime to force Game 7 in NBA Finals.
Seen on 7
Les Gold, star of truTV's show "Hardcore Pawn," stopped by Broadcast House to talk on 7 Action News This Morning.
As the FBI continues to search for Jimmy Hoffa, forensic anthropologists are a part of the team. In order to understand what they are looking for, 7 Action News spoke with a local lecturer who is also an expert in the recovery of body parts.
Remodeling your kitchen? Choices among cooktops, ovens and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports test more than 250 models to help you hone in one some great buys.
Watercooler
The world’s most expensive wine made an appearance in Bloomfield Hills Tuesday afternoon.
A central Ohio day care worker is denying accusations that she sprinkled drugs on snacks to get children in her day care to sleep during the day.
In his latest video Lil Wayne repeatedly walks over the American flag. Does he go too far? INSIDE: Watch video.
Consumer News
Remodeling your kitchen? Choices among cooktops, ovens and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports test more than 250 models to help you hone in one some great buys.
If you're looking to replace your frying pan, you've got plenty of choices. Maybe you're thinking about getting one that's being touted by a celebrity chef. Consumer Reports says not so fast.
A children's product maker is recalling about 165,000 baby recliners linked to at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children falling or hanging over the side of the seats.