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With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...
About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 to...
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula that will begin Tuesday afternoon and extend through Thursday. Over that time, daytime high temperatures will extend into the upper 90s. It will feel like 105+ degrees for those t...
This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election. The question of how to hold data center developers accountable is key to this year’s midterm election in Michigan. The current holders of offices up for a vote thi...
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Livonia. Yet this incident started with a gas explosion inside the house.
Hours before Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions, he was released on bond in a Florida court in his armed robbery and kidnapping case. His high profile came into play when the judge spoke about a lack of an ankle monitor.
Extending the contract or letting it expire is the question before Detroit City Council regarding the gunshot detection technology called ‘ShotSpotter.’
The four-year contract expires Tuesday, and Detroit police are pushing for an extension. Police say ShotSpotter technology allows them to do their jobs better, collect more evidence, and respond to scenes faster. Detroit police have made it clear they often don't get 911 calls.
Sunday around 7 p.m., a home exploded after Livonia police say 61-year-old Roger Zebrowski cut gas lines. But while the Livonia Fire Department was putting out the fire, Roger was hiding in bushes in the backyard. After he refused to cooperate with police, shots were fired, and Roger died. Neighb...
A Redford Township home was found covered in urine, feces, and garbage, as well as dozens of feral cats living inside. The conditions were so bad animal rescue groups couldn't even get into the home safely until Monday.
Firefighters responded to a call about many feral cats and a foul smell at a Redford Township home on Thursday. They found the homeowner and took him to the hospital. The home has been airing out since then.
A drive-by shooting has left a man wounded outside a gas station on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Monday (June 29) in the 18100 block of West 7 Mile Road when police said a car pulled up and started shooting around 4:30 p.m., hitting a man in his 20s.Police said the man was shot in...
Neighbors on St. Francis Street described a chaotic Sunday evening after reports of a residential explosion, a fire and an officer-involved shooting left their block swarming with emergency crews and police.Livonia police and the Livonia Fire Department responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis...
As southeast Michigan prepares for a week where a heatwave is expected to come, one Detroit nonprofit that focuses on keeping people warm in the winter is dealing with an unexpected setback.“The gloves are so soaking wet they’re irredeemable,” said Wendy Shepherd, executive director of Mittens fo...
It's going to be a scorcher this week with daily temperatures nearing the hundred degree mark in some areas. Without preparation, serious emergencies can follow.
Former Lions first round pick Terrion Arnold was released Monday just hours after a Florida court released him on $1 million bond.
Authorities in upstate New York are searching for Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism, who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and police say he may need medical attention.Nagi was reported missing on June 28 in the village of Menands, near Albany.Police said the child is nonverba...
Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the criminal cases against ex-Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold & ex-Detroit Piston Guard Malik Beasley. NOTE: Arnold was released by the Lions shortly after this interview.
Dr. Alex Schechter, owner of Burrwood Veterinary joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how to keep pets safe during extreme heat, as well as during fireworks.
The United States Supreme Court issues more rulings on a number of topics, including mail-in ballots and President Trump's firing of the heads of several federal agencies. Zach Shemtob, Executive Editor of SCOTUSBlog, joins to break down the rulings and what could come next.
Dr. Glen Clark, Emergency Center Chief at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how people can stay safe during the extreme heat.
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.The team announced the move on June 29 in a post on X but did not provide further comment.Lions announced today that they have released CB Terrion Arnold....
Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona joins Ziad Kassab to learn more about the event, DMAN Foundation, and his efforts making a difference in the community "Salute Our Warriors": https://saluteourwarriors.us/ The D-MAN Foundation: https://mydman.org/
The remains of whales have been found in Michigan. It’s not a hoax. It’s not a joke. And I’m not talking about the Basilosaurus that lived here 37 million years ago.Much more recently. Not the ancient ancestors of whales, but species that are still around in the oceans today. They just happened t...
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Mike Palmer from Premier Pet Supply for summer heat survival tips
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins President at Charter Home Comfort, Brian Dube who breaks down all the things we should do during hot days
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins the owner of Bio One of Detroit West to explain the process of clean-up.
Health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases among Monroe County residents with illness onsets in the past week.The Monroe County Health Department said on June 29 that it’s working to identify a potential common exposure.Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by an ...
Nearly 60% of road and bridge projects in Michigan will see a reduction in traffic restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday. Here’s which sites are remaining active.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond on charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.Update: Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following arrest in Florida kidnapping, robbery caseAccording to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and d...
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
All northbound lanes of US-23 have been shut down following a traffic crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Ohio border in Monroe County.According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near Consear Road, Exit 3. All lanes will remain closed w...
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Lions standout Terrion Arnold scored a win in court Monday, receiving a bond and will not have a tether.
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
A St. Clair County woman accused of brutally abusing her two foster children over a four-year span, including locking them in dog cages, was sentenced on Monday to 6-10 years in prison.Sarah Elise Hager, 39, of Port Huron, was arrested in March and charged with seven felony counts — including chi...
A Clinton Township woman was among the three firefighters killed while battling wildfires in Colorado.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
The U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail will one day offer an unbroken path along the entirety of our shorelines that touch the lakes in the U.S. While a good chunk of the proposed path is complete, a lot of work remains.
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