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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 u
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 rep
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
A 41-year-old Huron Township man died after a motorcycle crash, according to the Huron Township Department of Public Safety.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 7:50 p.m. at the intersectio
A 44-year-old Sanilac County man has been charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he injured a bail bond agent while attempting to flee from agents trying to take him into custody at a Ro
A man suspected of shoplifting at a Southgate Meijer died after he was shot by a police officer when he allegedly confronted officers with a “sharp instrument”.Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz said
A man died after he was shot by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer store following a reported shoplifting call.Update: Southgate Meijer shoplifting suspect fatally shot after allegedly confro
A 16-year-old boy died Friday after the off-road utility vehicle he was driving overturned in a private field in Monroe County.The crash occurred around 5:24 p.m. in the 19700 block of Taft Road in Su
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi is renewing calls for changes to the city’s election procedures after officials discovered yet another uncounted ballot from the November 2025 election, bringing the total
A 7-year-old child was critically injured after being shot multiple times, and a man was killed in a shooting on Detroit’s west side.Update: Neighbors call for action after shooting kills man, injures
Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented grap
A 48-year-old Uber driver and a passenger were hospitalized after the driver lost consciousness and crashed into a parked car and two garages.The crash occurred on Thursday (June 25) around 12:20 p.m.
An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Detroit police shoot, kill man during search warrant after officers met with gunfireThe incident occurred
An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.Update: Scene active as police shoot, kill man on Detroit’s west sideThe incident occurred on Thursday (June 25)
Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Thursday, June 25, as storms move through the region. Click here for the latest forecast from our 4Warn Weather team.Here’s a list of the alerts by count
Fieger Law announced it has been retained by several families whose loved ones were seriously or critically injured following routine dialysis treatment at a DaVita dialysis center in Novi, as state h
A large police investigation was underway on Detroit’s west side.Update: 7-year-old boy shot multiple times, man killed in shooting on Detroit’s west sideThe scene is taking place on Wednesday (June 2
Florida prosecutors announced that criminal charges will be filed against Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in connection with a robbery and kidnapping investigation stemming from an incident in
A man was fatally shot following an altercation on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 24) night at 9:25 p.m. in the 17000 block of Monica Street, where a fight between two m
The northbound lanes of I-275 near Ecorse Road in Wayne County have reopened following a single-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24), with lo
Highland Park police are searching for multiple suspects after an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert led officers to a stolen vehicle investigation, a pursuit, and a crash involving two uninv
Passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation after a crash involving a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus and a vehicle on Woodward Avenue.The crash occurred on Wednesday (June 24)
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured sailor after his vessel ran aground on Lake Huron south of Calcite, prompting an overnight response involving a rescue boat, helicopter crew, and rescue swimmer
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in his campaign for Michigan governor, calling him a strong candidate who can deliver results for the state.Trump announced his endorsement on
A young man is in critical condition after being shot by police following an encounter involving an assault-style rifle in downtown Detroit.Update: Armed 19-year-old man shot multiple times by officer
Belle Isle has reached max capacity and is closed to vehicles, park officials announced.The island is closed to vehicles, but bikes and pedestrians can still enter.The announcement was made just after
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit, in connection with burning and torturing a raccoon. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:44 a.m., at a r
The homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighborhood complaints in Birmingham is speaking publicly for the first time, apologizing for the disruption wh
The 18-month-old boy who sparked a large police search after being seen wandering alone on a homeowner’s Ring camera has been found safe, according to the Holly Police Department.Police said they rece
Communities across Metro Detroit marked Juneteenth on Friday with festivals, concerts, educational events, and tributes to Black history, commemorating the day enslaved African Americans in Texas lear
Police said they have finished searching a neighborhood in Holly for a missing toddler.Update: 18-month-old Holly boy found safe after Ring camera alert leads to police searchPolice were asking for th
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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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