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Whitney Burney

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Whitney Burney

    Detroit Riverfront community meeting seeks public input on $2.2-billion transformation (opens the original)

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    DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — Detroiters will have a chance to help shape the future of the city’s riverfront Wednesday evening as Bedrock, General Motors and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy host a community meeting focused on a sweeping $2.2-billion redevelopment plan. The project aims to transform the East Riverfront and reimagine portions of the Renaissance Center campus, bringing new public spaces, housing, entertainment and retail opportunities to one of Detroit’s most visited destinations. Fo

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Whitney Burney

    Detroit fire battalion chief placed on unpaid leave after alleged road rage incident in Livonia (opens the original)

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    LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Detroit Fire Department battalion chief has been placed on leave without pay after allegedly being involved in a road rage incident in Livonia. Watch Whitney's story in the video player below: The alleged victim, Todd Richards, says the encounter left him injured and shaken and that he wants the battalion chief to be held accountable. The incident happened near Plymouth Rd. and Levan Rd. in Livonia. Richards told 7 News Detroit he was riding his motorcycle when a vehicl

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Whitney Burney

    Southfield grandfather shares story of survival after gunman opens fire on home, injures family dog (opens the original)

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    SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Southfield police are searching for a masked gunman who opened fire on a home early Monday morning, narrowly missing the homeowner and critically injuring the family's dog. The shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. in a neighborhood near 12 Mile Road and Evergreen Road. Home surveillance video captured the frightening encounter. The footage shows a masked man approaching the front door, knocking, and then opening fire with what appears to be a large firearm. The gunfire s

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Whitney Burney

    25-year study aims to find out why Black Americans develop dementia at twice the rate of white Americans (opens the original)

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    ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Black Americans are about twice as likely as White Americans to develop dementia, and researchers are still working to understand why. A major study is now reconnecting with thousands of people first interviewed 25 years ago in hopes of finding answers. See the full story from Whitney Burney in the video below The National Survey of American Life (NSAL) began in 2001 led by Dr. James Jackson, one of America’s top social scientists. "The National Survey of American Life was beg

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Whitney Burney

    Ann Arbor revisits deer management as residents, animal advocates weigh in (opens the original)

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    ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — The debate over how to manage Ann Arbor's deer population is back in the spotlight as city leaders prepare to discuss concerns about deer numbers in neighborhoods across the city. The issue is set to be addressed during Tuesday night's Ann Arbor City Council meeting, where officials will consider a resolution directing the city administrator to research whether deer overpopulation is occurring and what solutions may be available to address it. The discussion comes sever

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