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As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, one of the most enduring symbols is the American flag, and a special version of the Betsy Ross flag has been made in Metro Detroit.The flag is sewn in
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A severe round of thunderstorms and strong winds uprooted trees and scattered limbs across Dearborn and Dearborn Heights on Friday, prompting crews in both cities to respond to blocked streets and safety hazards.Dearborn Heights resident Yassir Salih described how a massive tree came down and cra...
The city of Berkley has initiated an evacuation order and issued an emergency alert to not fire any fireworks near the area of Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris.
A Detroit school community is mourning the loss of a beloved custodian after a shooting at Chrysler Elementary School on Lafayette Street.Devin Burns, 24, was shot and killed in the school's parking lot just after 5 p.m. Thursday. Detroit police say three men got into a fight that escalated into ...
A major gas leak prompted evacuations and a public safety response in Berkley.Per the Berkley Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page, the incident is taking place on Friday (July 3) on Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris.As a precaution, homes in the affected area are being evacuate...
Major wind gusts ripped through metro Detroit Friday evening. Storms lasted just 10-15 minutes but left a heavy trail of damage, especially in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights.
As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, one of the most enduring symbols is the American flag, and a special version of the Betsy Ross flag has been made in Metro Detroit.The flag is sewn in the tradition look of the Ross flag: the 13 alternating red and white stripes, the blue ensign in...
Two people are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting that left two people dead and another injured inside Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn police announced.Police said investigators quickly identified two individuals believed to be involved in the shooting on Friday (July 3), and both ar...
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce's brothe...
Severe storms caused power outages in Southeast Michigan on Friday.High winds, hail, thunder, and lightning hit the area as severe weather moved through Metro Detroit.As of 7:45 p.m. on Friday, DTE Energy reported that 264,840 customers were without power.In this article, we’ll track power outage...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."
All southbound lanes of Southfield Freeway are closed due to flooding in Wayne County.The Michigan Department of Transportation reported water over the roadway on southbound M-39 just after Warren Avenue West on Friday (July 3). MDOT said all lanes are closed as crews responded to the scene.Flood...
Severe storms moved through the area on Friday afternoon and evening, leaving more than 321,000 people without power at it's peak. That number has since dropped to about 234,217.Check the DTE Outage Map hereAs a safety precaution, if you see a downed power line, stay at least 20 feet away from it...
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
A growing memorial of balloons and candles outside a Pontiac home marks the loss of a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 Wednesday night, as loved ones struggle to process the tragedy.Michigan State Police said the family’s Chrysler 300 was stopped on the southbound shoulder of I-75 near Gr...
Garden City is launching a new Administrative Hearings Bureau (AHB) commonly called "Blight Court" to handle property maintenance violations faster and keep cases out of district court. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Garden City launches 'blight court' for faster code enforcementThe city's Co...
A deadly crash on Detroit’s west side was caught on camera, leaving one driver dead and another in critical condition on Thursday night at around 11 p.m.
This is a bustling intersection with a lot of businesses — one of them Big Moe’s Gas Station. He and his coworker saw the crash, called 911, and took the video you're seeing now. Detroit police confirm one driver is dead. The other driver is in critical condition and in police custody. DPD beli...
We're getting new details today about the driver who allegedly crashed into a family of four, killing all of them Wednesday night on I-75 near Grange Hall Road. FOX 2's Charlie Langton talked to the attorney representing the driver.
A Southeast Michigan nonprofit that provides free clothing and essential items to children affected by foster care unveiled a new all-electric delivery van this week. It's a vehicle volunteers say will allow the organization to serve more kids than ever before.The Macomb Foster Closet received a ...
In the tight-knit community of Oak Park, Independence Day is more than fireworks and festivities.For many who gathered along the parade route Friday, it was a chance to reconnect with neighbors, reflect on sacrifice and celebrate what the holiday represents.“Everybody comes out in the neighborhoo...
Police say they were called to the mall at 1:25 p.m. They say the shooting happened after a fight escalated. Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside. Two of the three had died, one at the mall and one at the hospital.
Officials are reminding boaters to slow down, stay sober and put safety first as crowds pack Lake St. Clair for Independence Day weekend. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Coast Guard urges safety as crowds pack Lake St. ClairThousands are expected to take to the water on Lake St. Clair this Fo...
The heat was so extreme this week that organizers of Royal Oak Taco Fest chose to start the event a day late.
An image of the alleged gunman was released during the incident. The suspect has not yet been found or arrested at this time. Meanwhile, police say this was an isolated incident and a motive is unknown at this time. Meanwhile, there was another person hit by a car in the parking lot while atte...
Two people were killed, and a third was injured in a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, prompting a large police response and the temporary closure of the shopping mall.Update: 2 in custody after fatal Fairlane Town Center shooting leaves two dead, another injured in DearbornDearbo...
On Sunday, July 5, Spotlight on the News will take a deep look inside Detroit's much talked about "Life Remodeled" community-driven neighborhood redevelopment projects. Why is the model drawing the attention of major businesses and being replicated around the nation? We'll ask Diallo Smith, Presi...
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
Police say they were called to the mall at 1:25 p.m. They say the shooting happened after a fight escalated. Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside. Two of the three had died, one at the mall and one at the hospital.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.Update: Dearborn police describe what led to fatal shooting, leaving 2 dead, 1 injured inside Fairlane Mall The shooting happened at around 1:30 p.m. on July 3 at the mall near Evergreen ...
Cities and towns across the country are making adjustments to their Fourth of July celebrations as extreme heat grips much of the Northeast and Midwest.In Washington, organizers temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Friday, saying conditions had become unsafe...
Two people were fatally shot at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon. Here's the latest.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sidestepped speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run while outlining his views on patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July.In an interview with Scripps News, Moore reflected on what it means to be an American a day before the country celebrates its 250th birthday, ...
Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside the Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon. Two people were killed in the shooting, FOX 2 has confirmed.
Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Friday, July 3, 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 county.Wayne CountySevere Thunderstorm Watch through 10 p.m. FridayOakland CountySevere Thunderstorm Watc...
Three people were shot, one person was killed in a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.WAYNE COUNTY – Dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, skin rashes, gastrointestinal illnesses.Hanady Nasser-Beydoun, Pharmacy Ma...
Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside the mall.
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