Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
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59,000 Ford vehicles—including a mix of sedans, SUVs, and trucks—were recalled due to an engine fire risk. See if your model is affected here and read more in Top Stories.
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Toys"R"Us Coming Back to Michigan For Holidays
Two Toys”R”Us stores are coming to Michigan this holiday season as part of the company’s launch of 30 stores nationwide, including eight permanent flagship stores.
The seasonal locations will be located at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi according to the company’s release.
No permanent locations have been planned for Michigan. The seasonal opportunity marks the first chance for shoppers to revisit the classic retailer since closing its last Michigan doors in 2018.
You can see the full list of planned holiday locations here.
Wyandotte Blocks Fluoride in Water Supply
The Wyandotte Municipal Services Commission voted to reject a resolution on Wednesday that would have restored fluoride in the city’s water supply.
The vote followed a Department of Energy significant violation notice which urged the City of Wyandotte to inform residents of its plan regarding fluoride.
The resolution failed to pass after a 2-2 vote from the commission. You can read more on what commission officials had to say on the vote here.
Ford Recalls 59,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall from Ford that affects over 59,000 vehicles nationally due to an engine fire risk.
According to the recall, affected vehicles’ block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
The recall affects a mix of sedan, pickup, and SUV models across the Ford and Lincoln brands. You can read the full list of affected models, and how to pursue a fix, here.
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Around the Mitten
Covert: An employee at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant had to undergo a decontamination process after falling into the reactor pool. (More)
East Lansing: Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz announced 99 jobs have been cut as part of the University’s efforts to reduce spending in recent months. (More)
Saginaw: UNO Pizzeria & Grill’s Saginaw Township location is set to reopen next month after being closed for nearly a year. (More)
Grand Rapids: The iconic passenger seating manufacturer American Seating was acquired by a new joint venture. (More)
Genesee County: Metro Police Chief Made Bade rescinded a cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigrations Customs and Enforcement (ICE) due to staffing issues. (More)
Northern Michigan: The trial date for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife over embezzlement charges was officially set for September 2026. (More)
Sports
Longtime former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Lomas Brown was one of 52 players to make the next round of voting for the NFL’s 2026 Hall of Fame class. (More)
The Red Wings broke their five-game winning streak, losing to the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. (See Highlights)
The Pistons dropped their season opener to Chicago 115-111 after a failed late comeback effort. (See Box Score)
Michigan State star receiver Nick Marsh did not deny the possibility of transferring to another school when asked about recent rumors. (See Quote)
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