The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing back against a request to let disabled people cast absentee ballots electronically from home in this November's presidential election.

A bipartisan bill that would dramatically rework how Wisconsin residents choose congressional candidates had its first hearing in the state Legislature on Tuesday.

Maybe it’s just me, but “mustard candy” feels wrong.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

The 2023 Oscar nominations have been announced. We set up a poll with all the categories to find out who Local 4 viewers want to win.

A new survey has determined which NFL fans are the rudest in the country. Luckily, Detroit fans aren’t in the top 10.

‘Tis the season to be jolly? Or is it a bit early for that?

‘Tis the season to be jolly? Or is it a bit early for that?

The Vacationer recently conducted a Thanksgiving survey where they asked participants which traditional Thanksgiving foods they like the least and we want to know what you think.

What are you eating on Thanksgiving? What does your traditional, or preferred, Thanksgiving dinner look like?

The majority of Michigan voters are supporting all three proposals appearing on the ballot this election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

The race for Michigan attorney general is as close as it can get, while the incumbent Michigan secretary of state continues to hold a lead in her race, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Michigan incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to lead in the polls as the general election nears, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Voters in several Southeast Michigan counties appear to be favoring Democratic candidates for the upcoming election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll, but the numbers are fairly close.

Halloween may embody all things spooky, scary and supernatural, but that doesn’t stop it from also being one of the sweetest holidays of the year.

Oct. 8 is pierogi day, and we are asking Insiders who out of the two staples in Hamtramck makes the best pierogis.

The three ballot proposals appearing before Michigan voters in November are widely supported across party lines, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

A majority of Michigan voters say they think former President Donald Trump broke the law by taking classified documents from the White House, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Incumbent Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to poll ahead of her opponent just one month ahead of Election Day, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

How old is “too old” to go trick-or-treating? Here's what WDIV Insiders had to say.

Michigan Democratic incumbents for two major statewide offices have growing leads over their Republican opponents, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

There must be a certain age when it’s no longer acceptable to request free candy at the doors of your neighbors ... but at what age is that?

Most Michigan voters believe road conditions in the state have pretty much stayed the same while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been in office, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Wisconsin's 1,800-plus election clerks are racing to understand a judge’s ruling nine weeks before the election that some fear could lead to absentee ballots being counted in some parts of the battleground state but rejected in others.

Most Michigan voters support increasing the time frame for in-person voting and preparing absentee ballots before Election Day, but don’t fully support giving tax credits to private school donors, according to a new poll.

A majority of Michigan voters “strongly disagree” with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Democratic incumbents for the offices of Michigan Attorney General and Michigan Secretary of State continue to hold leads against their Republican opponents, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Michigan voters are feeling motivated to vote in the upcoming gubernatorial election, and one of the major issues driving that motivation is abortion and women’s rights, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

We asked our WDIV Insiders to settle a debate and choose between two of the most common nicknames for the people of Michigan: “Michiganders” and “Michiganians.”

Should Michigan residents be called “Michiganders” or “Michiganians?” Take our poll!

Most U.S. adults want to see gun laws made stricter and think gun violence is increasing nationwide.

Parents worry for their child's safety due to distracted and rushed drivers at school drop-off and pick-up, according to a U-M poll.

Which classic dessert shop is more popular among Metro Detroiters, Sanders or Stroh's? Here's what you chose.

Most older adults who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine dose will get fall booster shot, says U-M poll.

If you had to choose one or the other for a sweet treat, would you stop at Sanders or Stroh’s?

This summer’s highly anticipated new Vernors flavor has finally hit the shelves throughout Michigan and part of Ohio.

About 2 in 3 Americans say they favor term limits or a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

For National French Fries Day, we asked our WDIV Insiders to tell us where the best fries can be found in Metro Detroit -- and the winner couldn’t be clearer.

One in three adults in the United States has medical debt.

Michigan residents are highly motivated to vote in the state’s November gubernatorial election, and high-profile Democratic incumbents appear to be favored to win in three major races, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

It’s perhaps the most Detroit debate that exists, and you helped us reach a conclusion.

We’re calling on WDIV Insiders who are Detroit coney dog eaters to help us settle a newsroom debate.

Poll results released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce reveal that Michigan voters across political parties feel like the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Do you go camping in Michigan? If so, where’s your favorite campsite?

Where does Michigan’s up north begin? Take our survey and help us settle the longstanding newsroom debate.

Many people are canceling the trips they had planned for Memorial Day weekend this year due to record-setting gas prices plaguing Michigan and the rest of the U.S.

Where does Michigan’s up north begin? Take our survey and help us settle the longstanding newsroom debate.

We want to know, are you participating in No Mow May?

On this silly-pun day, I want to know: What’s your favorite “Star Wars” movie of all time? Take the poll!

Skeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are questioning whether state law allows for voters to give their absentee ballot to someone else to return or whether drop boxes can be placed outside municipal clerk offices.

We want to hear from you on this April Fool’s Day: Which cliche pranks are the worst? Take the poll!

The most important meal of the day? Maybe. The most delicious meal, though? Without a doubt.

We want to know which Ann Arbor coffee spot our readers think serves the best espresso.

Let us know below which Ann Arbor area cider mill is the crème de la crème, or in this case the sweetest of seasonal cider suppliers.

The Detroit Red Wings start training camp at the end of September.

The Detroit Red Wings start training camp at the end of September.

A new poll by the University of Michigan reveals what parents around the country are worried about heading into the 2021-2022 school year.

Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter.

About one-third of Millennials and Gen Zers have cut ties with friends, family members or acquaintances who will not get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Many older adults reported decreased physical activity during the pandemic, which can increase the risk of falls, says U-M.

A new national poll by U-M's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital reveals that parents of young children are split down the middle on whether to vaccinate them against COVID-19.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Michigan Medicine's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital surveyed 1,630 parents with children ages 6-18 for the poll.

Mental health experts say that isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic exacerbates depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for at-risk teens. He said that the pandemic created new mental health issues for some, but for others exacerbated existing issues. According to the poll, parents said changes in social interactions over the past year seemed to hit their children the hardest. Giving them space for some quiet time, creative time or music time can be helpful to their mental health. Almost one in four parents in the Mott Poll say their teens were experiencing negative changes in their sleep since the pandemic started.

But for others -- namely parents who have had to juggle their remote work and their children’s remote schooling and general care -- the circumstances are less than ideal. In some states, parents were willing to pay upward of $2,000 for time alone. AdWe want to hear from you: If you were able to secure a weeklong vacation for yourself, away from your family, where would you go? Whether you’re new to parenting or a seasoned vet, we recently launched our Kidding Around Newsletter to share with you parenting topics that you care most about. Check out, and maybe sign up for, our newest Newsletters right here.

The Original Tooth Fairy Poll has typically mirrored the economy’s overall direction, tracking with the trends of Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) for 16 of the past 19 years. The Tooth Fairy’s average cash gift just reached $4.70, its highest point in the annual Delta Dental poll’s 23-year history. In Arkansas, as across the South, the Tooth Fairy pays about $4.45, tracking the U.S. average most closely. Baby teeth fetch the least in the Midwest ($3.66), and the most in the North ($5.72) and the West ($5.54). “The annual Tooth Fairy Poll is a bit of light-hearted fun to draw attention to good oral care, starting with baby teeth,” said Dave Hawsey, vice president of marketing at Delta Dental of Arkansas.

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Results from a survey of Michigan voters at the beginning of December suggest residents are terribly concerned about the state’s economy with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting their household finances. The Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) said it conducted this statewide survey of 600 registered Michigan voters between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2020. 58% of Michigan voters say that COVID-19 is affecting their household finances. Gretchen Whitmer:63.3% of Michigan voters believe Gov. On Michigan Legislature:29.0% of Michigan voters say the state’s legislative leaders are doing everything they can to get the pandemic under control.

Gretchen Whitmer -- 63.3% of Michigan voters believe Whitmer is aggressively working on getting the pandemic under control and protecting public health, according to the survey results. The Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) said it conducted this statewide survey of 600 registered Michigan voters between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2020. 60.3% believe the threat of COVID-19 has been balanced or downplayed, compared to 33.8% who believe the threat has been exaggerated. On the economy:83.7% of Michigan voters believe the state’s economy is worse now than before the pandemic hit. Gretchen Whitmer:63.3% of Michigan voters believe Gov.

DETROIT – Follow up-to-the-minute election updates from WDIV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. As of this weekend, more than 2.6 million Michigan voters had turned in their absentee ballots. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to drop off their ballots in-person to ensure mail delays don’t cause their ballots to not be counted, though voting in-person on Election Day remains an option. We expect to start reporting results Tuesday night after the polls close -- we’ll have live coverage all night. Follow Michigan election updates here:

When news of the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer broke earlier this month, it made international headlines. In an exclusive Local 4/The Detroit News poll, we asked Michigan voters: Was the plot to kidnap Gov. The results: 77% of Michigan voters take that plot seriously and don’t think it was just talk -- a defense being used by attorneys representing the men accused in the plot. 14.7% of polled Michigan voters thought that the alleged domestic terror plot was just talk, while 8.1% of voters said that they “don’t know." The poll also asked Michigan voters how worried they are about militia groups in Michigan, which have been active for years in the state.

Exclusive poll results: Was plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer a serious threat? Published: October 28, 2020, 11:28 pmLocal 4 asked Michigan voters if the domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer was a serious threat, or just talk. Here's what they had to say.

Michigan voters are on the fence on getting a potential vaccine for COVID-19, a new WDIV/Detroit News poll finds. Other polling news:Even with their doctor’s recommendation, voters aged 30-49 would remain sharply opposed to getting the vaccine. The strongest opposition to getting a vaccine comes from Republican voters. 53.5% of Black voters also oppose getting the vaccine, according to the poll. METHODOLOGYThe Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2020 likely general election voters.

Exclusive new poll numbers show Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden extended his lead by three, bringing him to eight points in Michigan over President Donald Trump. “The biggest shift of all came among white senior citizens in Michigan,” said Richard Czuba, CEO of the Glengariff Group. The new WDIV/Detroit News poll was conducted after the first presidential debate and before the president was diagnosed with COVID-19. It is the fulcrum point of this election,” Czuba said. A majority of the people who participated in the poll watched the presidential debate.

Today, WDIV and The Detroit News are releasing the first results of a new survey taken days after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2020 likely general election voters. The 600 sample, live operator telephone survey was conducted on September 30-October 3, 2020 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence. 50.0% of respondents were contacted via landline telephone. 50.0% of respondents were contacted via cell phone telephone.

The Michigan Supreme Court decided Friday that a law from 1945 is unconstitutional, impacting months of orders made by Gov. According to the court, those orders are no longer enforceable. Whitmer says her existing orders will remain in effect for at least 21 days, but some are arguing that Whitmer has no legal basis to continue enforcing emergency orders following the court’s decision. We want to know: As a Michigan resident, will you continue to wear a face mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19 -- even if you are not required to by law? Take the quick poll below, then tell us why:Read more

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 45% of Americans say theyre setting aside more money than usual. In total, about half of Americans say theyve either saved more or paid down debt. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 45% of Americans say theyre setting aside more money than usual. In total, about half of Americans say theyve either saved more or paid down debt since the outbreak began. And 66% of Hispanic Americans say theyve experienced household income loss, compared with 50% of Black Americans and 44% of white Americans.

Weve conducted a survey of ClickOnDetroit members to find out where everyone stands with the potential for a return to in-person school classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. The CDCs guidelines call for schools to return to in-person classes with the director proclaiming it critically important for our public health to open schools this fall.Despite the strong recommendation for a return to in-person classes, the CDC does warn that community spread of the virus could lead to another closure. A lot of school districts in Michigan are announcing plans to start the semester with virtual learning only. Other districts have decided to offer a hybrid of in-person and virtual learning options. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

DETROIT – A new poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber shows how Michiganders feel about the ongoing coronavirus crisis. President Trump COVID-19 Approval at 44%Respondents disapprove of President Trump’s handling of COVID-19 (Approve 44% to Disapprove 50%)Republicans approve of his handling by a margin of 88% to 9%. Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Approval at 57%Respondents approve of Gov. Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19: (Approval: 57% to Disapproval: 37%)Democrats approve of her handling by a margin of 89% to 8%. Poll results report 29% of respondents furloughed, laid off, or unable to work.