Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
City recreation centers and public library branches are open and offering respite from the dangerously high temperatures over the next few days. During the period of extreme heat, the Detroit Heal
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Detroit City Council renews ShotSpotter after emotional testimony, heated council debate
Detroit City Council narrowly approved a nine-month extension of the city’s ShotSpotter contract Tuesday after hearing emotional testimony from residents and sharp questions from some council members about the technology’s effectiveness and cost.The extension passed 5-4.Supporters of ShotSpotter,...
Detroit mother of 7-year-old shooting victim sounds off on 'ShotSpotter' tech to city leaders
The mother of a 7-year-old child who was shot in Detroit is now speaking about ShotSpotter technology to city officials.
Mother, aunt of 7-year-old shooting victim
Jacquees continues to recover at Children's Hospital. In fact, he had another procedure today. But as Jacquees continues to recover and the police investigation continues, his mom still has so many questions.
Former Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold released from jail after posting $1M bond following Florida arrest
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the Hillsborough County jail after posting a $1 million surety bond, according to jail records.Arnold, 23, was released at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday (June 30), six days after he was booked into custody on June 24, records show.The former Li...
City council approves extending ShotSpotter contract in Detroit through March 2027
Detroit City Council has voted to keep ShotSpotter technology up and running throughout various locations.After more than an hours worth of public comment, a narrow 5-4 vote by city council passed the contract renewal for the subscription-based gunshot detection and forensic analysis service. Wat...
Canton Township woman forced to leave home after AC breaks down during heat wave
A Canton Township woman is staying at a hotel after her home's air conditioning stopped working during a heat wave a situation made more urgent because her teenage daughter has medical needs. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Canton Township woman forced to leave home after AC breaks down during ...
Man accused of murdering grandmother in Farmington Hills
A man allegedly murdered his grandmother Tuesday morning in Farmington Hills. Police were called to the 31000 block of Middlebelt, north of 13 Mile, after receiving a 911 call around 7 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman in her 70s dead, while her grandson, who is in his 20s, was bar...
CPS resists strangulation recognition training despite mishandled 'choking' reports
Before a Childrens Protective Services (CPS) caseworker dismissed a Detroit boys claim that his mother choked and wanted to kill himmonths before prosecutors say she didstate watchdogs were concerned that CPS workers were mishandling reports of strangulation.But a 7 News Detroit investigation rev...
Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon
Serena Williams showed plenty of what made her a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in her first professional singles match in nearly four years on Tuesday.The 44-year-old Williams wasn't quite able to dominate like she used to, though, and was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by an opponent less than ha...
Barricaded gunman surrenders after standoff with Detroit police on west side
A resident was being evicted near Livernois and Pickford Tuesday when he opened fire on bailiffs. After a standoff for about four hours, he surrendered.
It’s dangerously hot in Metro Detroit. Here’s where to cool off
Metro Detroit is in the grip of dangerous heat, with an extreme heat warning in effect through Thursday night. Residents are being urged to take the threat seriously, as high temperatures can be deadly.When temperatures soar above body temperature, even a breeze offers little relief.Related: Detr...
'Lion Cubs': How two armies are using children to fight a brutal war
A video posted to Telegram in June 2026 appears to show a Rapid Support Forces commander in Sudan welcoming new recruits, some of whom appear to be children.The video highlights a grim reality of Sudans civil war, now in its fourth year.Both sides are recruiting children, posting the evidence the...
Heat wave forces outdoor workers to adapt as temperatures approach triple digits in metro Detroit
Outdoor workers in metro Detroit are pushing through dangerous heat this week, taking extra precautions to stay safe as temperatures approach triple digits. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Heat wave forces outdoor workers to adapt as temps approach triple digitsFor construction crews rebuild...
Local 4 volunteers help pack food boxes for Gleaners’ Hunger Free Summer initiative in Taylor
Hunger doesn’t take a break during the summer, and Local 4 volunteers spent the day helping make sure kids have enough to eat while school is out.At Gleaners Community Food Bank, volunteers sorted produce and packed boxes along an assembly line, each one filled with food meant to help families st...
Plane passenger tries to hide smoke grenade in peanut butter jar at Indianapolis airport, TSA says
Peanut butter and grenade sandwich, anyone? A passenger at Indianapolis International Airport tried to smuggle live smoke grenades through security hidden inside a jar of peanut butter, the Transportation Security Administration said.A checked bag was flagged for additional screening. When a TSA ...
What parents need to know about the new Trump Accounts launching July 4
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona speaks to Robinhood Chief Brokerage Officer Steve Quirk about eligibility, the $1,000 government contribution, and how the new investment accounts work.
Records show prior mental health petition for man accused of killing grandmother in Farmington Hills
Records show a petition was filed over three years ago seeking court-ordered mental health treatment for the 34-year-old man accused of killing his grandmother inside the home they shared in Farmington Hills.The mental health petition, records show, was filed in May 2023 out of Macomb County. Pol...
Rep. Haley Stevens one-on-one with Fox 2's Ronia Shamona to discuss the issues impacting Michigan ahead of the midterm elections
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Detroit power outage: Extreme heat pushes DTE grid to the limit, leaving hundreds without power
A brutal stretch of hot weather is pushing DTE Energy’s power grid to its limits across southeast Michigan, and for hundreds of Detroit residents, it already hit home overnight.Customers near 7 Mile Road and Schaefer Highway on Detroit’s west side lost power in the middle of the night, with DTE’s...
Is financial literacy on the decline?
Carma Peters sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss how the new personal finance index results show significant decline in adult financial literary, especially among Gen Z. Experts say confusing financial terms may be partly to blame.
313 in the D returns to help continue change
Starr Allen-Pettway, from Matrix Human Services, joins Brandon Hudson to talk about the annual fundraiser that helps Matrix continue their impactful programs throughout the area.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
City recreation centers and public library branches are open and offering respite from the dangerously high temperatures over the next few days. During the period of extreme heat, the Detroit Health Department recommends that residents: Drink plenty of water Limit strenuous activity ...
'Full suppression': As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives policy to stomp out all fires quickly
The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administrations creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.One of the killed firefighters worked for the U...
Delta Sigma Theta's 52nd Midwest Regional Conference
Regional Director, Brittani N. Blackwell, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk with Brandon Hudson about the organization's 52nd Midwest Regional Conference, and all the events that's open to the public.
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is...
Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles because of park system issue
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report that the recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Fo...
Worker rescued after trench collapse in Oxford Township
A worker has been rescued after a trench collapse in Oxford Township.Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Oxford Fire Department responded to a report of a worker trapped at around 9:30 a.m. on June 30 at the 3900 block of Barber Road.According to authorities, deputies and firefighters immedia...
After 3 years, American bald eagle love birds have an eaglet in Shelby Township
After 3 years of challenges Shelby Township’s American bald eagle love birds, Peter and Sarah, have fledged an eaglet.The eagles live in Holland Ponds Park at 50385 Ryan Road in Shelby Township.The park’s couple of nesting bald eagles, are named in honor of Peter and Sarah Lerich, operators of an...
Motor City Brewing Works to open on weekends through the summer
Motor City Brewing Works said it is opening for weekends this summer, after announcing a pause in operations earlier this year.In a post on social media, the brewery in Midtown said it will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August.In January, the longtime brewpub said it was pausing ...
Barricaded situation closes stretch of Livernois in Detroit
Police are at the scene of a barricaded situation in Detroit on Tuesday.Livernois is shut down between Curtis Street and Margareta Avenue on June 30, as police surround a home in the 18200 block of Stoepel.It’s not clear why police are surrounding the home. Law enforcement has been present in the...
Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives.Both are Black.For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that al...
More than 150 cases of Cyclosporiasis reported in SE Michigan, MDHHS confirms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there have been more than 150 cases of Cyclosporiasis reported in Southeastern Michigan since June 22.150 cases reported in southeast Michigan, including in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Shiawassee, and Jackson counties si...
Former Clinton aide appears before House panel in Epstein investigation
A former aide to former President Bill Clinton is facing House lawmakers as part of their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Doug Band appeared before the House Oversight Committee, where lawmakers were expected to ask about his relationship with Epstein and his associate G...
Detroit police are at the scene of a barricaded man on the city's west side
SkyFOX video from over a barricaded standoff at Pickford near Livernois.
18-year-old accused of being armed in downtown Detroit, shot by police, faces multiple charges
An 18-year-old who was shot by police in downtown Detroit after allegedly being armed with a gun and running from officers is facing multiple charges.Alonzo Anthony Lee-Perkins, 18, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, resisting a police officer and felony firearm.Lee-Perkins was shot in...
These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Multi-vehicle crash closes I-96 at Beech Daly
The eastbound side of I-96 is closed Tuesday after a three vehicle crash involving a semi truck.
Barricaded situation underway on Detroit's west side
Residents are advised to stay inside and motorists to avoid the area, which is located north of Bagley and south of Seven Mile.
Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Southeast Michigan through Thursday evening
Under a large ridge, millions across the eastern half of the country will experience above-average heat and humidity this week.Our normal high for this time of year is 83°. Southeast Michigan will be well above that, reaching the mid-90s to near 100° today, and we’ll stay very warm through the la...