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Here’s a roundup of data center news we’re watching at Planet Detroit as we cover the environmental and financial impacts of the developments in Michigan communities. Michigan lawmakers move to st
Appeals court upholds 19-year sentence for ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith lost his appeal of a 19-year prison sentence for embezzling mor
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Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, We...
Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the...
An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.
Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.
Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaughs murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overt...
A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition crews were hard at w...
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...
In a closely-watched 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the state of Mississippis law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day can stand as long as those ballots are postmarked on or before election day.Mississippi first passed the law in 2020. But...
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...
Two people are dead and a man is in police custody after a driver struck and killed two pedestrians outside a bar on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custodyDetroit police say the ...
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.
Detroit sat at the center of the nation's battle over booze in the 1920s, with smugglers, speakeasies and the Purple Gang all playing a role in keeping alcohol flowing despite the law. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: How Detroit kept drinks flowing during prohibitionMichigan was ahead of t...
A multi-agency animal rescue effort is underway on Gaylord Street near 8 Mile Rd. in Redford Township, where dozens of cats are trapped inside a home described by officials as uninhabitable. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Multi-agency rescue underway for dozens of cats in Redford Township homeA...
Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and fireworks can be a dangerous combination, and Warren police are asking residents to celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police urge residents to take precautions with fireworks amid extreme heatWarren Police Lt. John Gaje...
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 Livonia man is dead after police shot him following an explosion and fire at his home, and neighbors say they believe a mental health crisis may have contributed to what unfolded. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Livonia man shot and killed by police after explosion, fire at home on St. Fra...
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...
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Caracas hours before Wednesday's eart...
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...
President Donald Trump downplayed the importance of a newly passed bipartisan housing bill aimed at making homeownership more affordable.Speaking with reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump called the bill unimportant and a yawn.I think its so unimportant compared to the SAVE America Act, ...
With temperatures reaching deep into the 90s and the heat index expected to top 100, several southeastern Michigan communities have announced they will open cooling centers for those who need help beating the heat.Below is the list by community:DETROIT:All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain o...
Aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela three days after two massive earthquakes struck the state of La Guaira, with more than 1,700 people confirmed dead as of Monday afternoon and more than 50,000 still missing.Rescue teams are still pulling people from the rubble as the United States drives t...
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.
Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate would require Childrens Protective Services to prioritize abuse and neglect complaints filed by school officials. Watch Ross Jones' video report: Senate bill would prioritize CPS complaints coming from Michigan schoolsSenate Bill 1059, introduced by S...
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.
A days-long stretch of extreme heat is expected to hit southeast Michigan, and businesses and neighbors in Berkley are working overtime to keep cool as temperatures near triple digits. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Metro Detroit, DTE prepare for days of extreme heatAt Clark's Ice Cream in ...
A JetBlue flight landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday after the crew reported a possible drone encounter during final approach.JetBlue said Flight 948 was traveling from Las Vegas to New York when the crew reported the possible encounter.In audio with air t...
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