State budget indecision continues, flood watch and more

Negotiations continue in Lansing in an effort to complete a state budget before an October first deadline.  Failure to do so would mean a partial government shutdown. 

Such an action could prompt a closure of state parks, including Belle Isle.  Secretary of State offices could close, and even Detroit’s casinos could be affected. 

The state has not yet said what its plans are if next week’s deadline is not met.  Democrats and Republicans have not been able to reach a deal on key issues such as road funding. 

Additional headlines from Wednesday, September 24, 2025

• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties until Wednesday evening. If you’ve experienced flooding in your area in recent months, it might be a good idea to check your basement periodically over the next few days.  Make sure to place important items out of reach of possible flood waters.
• Detroiters got a chance to see the Jimmy Kimmel show again last night on WXYZ-TV. Kimmel’s show was suspended last week after the late-night comedian make remarks concerning political reaction to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  In response, several stations around the country decided not to air the show and the ABC network followed suit. The network says it temporarily suspended the show to keep from inflaming a delicate situation.   Kimmel said last night that he did not mean to make light of Kirk’s death.
• The Detroit Tigers are looking like they may have a hard time making the Major League Baseball playoffs.  Detroit is on a seven-game losing streak, and has lost 9 of its last 10 games.  Cleveland beat the Tigers 5 – 2 Tuesday night, allowing the Guardians to grab a share of first place in the division.  The Tigers and Guardians play again tonight and tomorrow in Cleveland.  There are just 11 games left in the regular season. 
• The City of Detroit continues its celebrations after the Lions’ win on Monday Night Football this week.  The team posted a decisive 38 – 30 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.  The Lions now have a record of two wins and one loss.  They host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon.  Game time is 1 p.m. 

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