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New research from Michigan State University finds distracted driving may be on the decline in our state, as cell phone use behind the wheel has dipped this past year. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit.

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Helping the homeless. A group of people spent the night sleeping, or trying to sleep, in boxes to raise awareness about homelessness. Plus, it's a big weekend in downtown Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news.

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It’s that time of year again -- Detroit's annual Christmas tree lighting. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports the Detroit Police Department wants people to know they'll be safe on Friday night. WWJ's Tony Ortiz also has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: © David Rodriguez Munoz / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Michigan Attorney General may finally be gearing up for an investigation, nearly three years after the deadly mass shooting inside Oxford High School. We'll have the latest as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.

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A Mount Clemens school board seat has been filled thanks to a coin flip and two pieces of paper. The winning candidate picked the piece of paper that said "elected." WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news.

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As the investigation continues into what caused Tuesday night's explosion at a condo complex in Orion Township, stories of heroism are emerging. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports, as Tony Ortiz brings you the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

A protest held outside the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office involves the families of people with cases investigated by a now retired detective. We'll have details on that story and more as WWJ's Tracy McCaskill recaps the top headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit.

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Two people are hospitalized with critical injuries after an explosion at an Orion Township condo Tuesday night. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news.

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A road construction project that has detoured traffic in Westland for nearly two years looks to be close to wrapping up. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details as Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring you the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

A fallen Michigan State Police trooper is being honored at a special dedication ceremony Downriver, today. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details, as Tracey McCaskill runs through Tuesday's top stories. (PHOTO: KT/WWJ-FILE)