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An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued from noon on Tuesday through 8 p.m. for dangerously hot and humid conditions expecting to develop across the Southeast Michigan.Full forecast --> Extreme Heat Watch issued for Southeast Michigan as dangerous heat buildsIf you need a place to cool off during t...
In 2010, a 2yearold boy was critically injured after a large rock fell and struck him in the head during a family visit to a Tennessee state park.Now, more than a decade later, his family is celebrating a major milestone and a remarkable new chapter."It's hard to explain, but I do think about it ...
Ukraine as well as 9 other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles.This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Paris to ask European leaders for help against Russia's missiles which have targeted his country for more than four years ...
Michigan continues to be one of the hardest-hit states in the ongoing Cyclosporiasis outbreak. Health officials said Friday that cases topped 2,640 in the state on July 13.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to more than 2,600 since June 22, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Watch Darren Cunningham's video previous report: Urgent cares on the front lunes of cyclosporiasisAccording to...
President Donald Trump said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, as he ordered the U.S. military to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships and ports."We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Irans ships or customers from entering o...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have risen to more than 2,600, and state health officials are still working to identify the source of the outbreak.On July 13, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 1,562 on July 10....
He has been charged with first-degree forcible rape, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree sexual offense.
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau.
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with BridgeDetroit. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. The abandoned house next door meant a lot to Christina Kary. For years, she tended to it, planting purple flowers, removing ...
Restaurants throughout metro Detroit are participating in Detroit Burger Week, which kicks off on Monday.The event celebrates the hamburger, and restaurants will highlight their burgers, alongside off-menu specials and more.There are 24 restaurants throughout metro Detroit that are offering speci...
After 3 years, $3 million, and a name change, Pontiac Oaks Park is open.The park was previously known as Hawthorne Park.In 2023, the city of Pontiac teamed up with Oakland County Parks to renovate the space.Pontiac Oaks Park is 122 acres, 55% bigger than Hawthorne Park was at 77 acres.The bigger ...
Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams, after his body was discovered this weekend at a property in the city of Cape Town.The 25-year-old Adams died two weeks after helping South Africa reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for t...
A person was killed Monday in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, according to the states speaker of the house just days after a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston, sparking mass protests and demands for transparency and accountability.A per...
Gas prices across Michigan have remained below $4 for the past week, going down about a penny since last Monday, according to AAA.The auto club reports drivers are paying $3.95 on average per gallon of unleaded fuel, and around $59 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas. Though gas prices averaged abou...
Dozens of people working at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses.The striking staff at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid ...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Isle Royale campground closed through July due to wolf activity, National Park Service saysVisitors to Michigan’s only national park will be unable to stay at the Three Mile Campgro...
The third annual Detroit Sandwich Party is coming to Eastern Market on Labor Day weekend, bringing a massive free festival for sandwich lovers.The festival is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6 at Eastern Market. It's organized by Carlos Parisi, Will McDowell and Bekah Galang. Watch our 2025 interview...
Raw video from SkyFOX shows the aftermath of a rollover crash on I-94 at Trumbull in Detroit Monday morning.
Jay Farner, the founder of Ronin Capital Partners and former Rocket Mortgage CEO, is investing in Detroit City FC.The investment will be the largest single investment in the club's history, and will come through Ronin Sports & Entertainment Group, which is the sports investment division of Ronin....
Visitors to Michigan’s only national park will be unable to stay at the Three Mile Campground this month due to ongoing wolf activity, officials announced last week.Park Service rangers at Isle Royale National Park say that campsites and off-trail camping zones camp at the campground — located on...
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park and played Holly Hunters husband in The Piano, has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, ...
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died over the weekend from heart complications, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are returning to Capitol Hill Monday to mourn his passing and vow to pass legislation in his honor.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Lindsey Graham, influential GOP senator...
Getting a quote for a new driveway, roof repair, or a big move is easy. Knowing whether that quote is fair is a lot harder, but new tools are making it easier.Matt McCormack, founder of a free AI tool called QuoteScore, said hidden costs are often buried in the details."You might have two line it...
A burger is cooked the way you like.Next, your body is in full revolt with hives, nausea and vomiting.You think it’s the food. Could it be the bug bite you overlooked from earlier in the day?It’s called alpha-gal syndrome, and health experts say it’s an emerging condition that is still not fully ...
Eastbound I-94 near M-10 is back open after an hours-long closure stemming from a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning.Police say the rollover crash occurred around 2:40 a.m. with serious injuries reported. The road was closed for several hours for a crash investigation, with traffic being d...
An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to develop across the region. An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for life-threatening heat. Watches are often upgraded to...
The eastbound lanes of I-94 were closed at Trumbull as Michigan State troopers worked to learn more about a crash where "serious injuries" were reported. Chopper 7 captures aftermath of crash Chopper 7 captures aftermath of serious injury crash on eastbound I-94The crash happened just before 3 a....
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit If you’re a Detroiter heading to the polls for the Aug. 4 primary, or someone voting early, you’re likely asking yourself one big question: Why are we voting on another school operating millage? The answer is a bit complicated....
Despite national championships in football and men's basketball, Warde Manuel may be out due to a number of scandals which raised questions about the institutional control and culture.
FOX 2 is told the results and findings of the investigation will be released on Thursday.
A 54-year-old man died after being shot Sunday morning at a marina in South Rockwood, and authorities are searching for the suspects, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
For years, a Warren man watched his water bill stay steady: about $40 a month at his home in the Lafayette Place manufactured housing community. Then, out of nowhere in May, it spiked to more than $580, with no clear explanation.He couldn’t cover it. Now, he’s staring down an eviction notice. Wit...
A homeless shelter in Warren has shut its doors after losing funding, leaving the people who depended on it back out on the streets. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below Warren homeless shelter closes after funding falls throughFriend of the Father Foundation operated a shelter at East Nine Mile ...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
4Warn Weather - Following a beautiful weekend, Southeast Michigan will see temperatures soar back into the 90s this week. Luckily this stretch of hot weather won’t last as long as the previous one and we won’t be quite as humid.This evening will be great to be outdoors!Temperatures will fall back...
A 54-year-old man died after being shot Sunday morning at a marina in South Rockwood, and authorities are searching for the suspects, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
Northwest Goldberg Cares founder and Executive Director Daniel Washington told FOX 2 that a staff member discovered the sneakers missing Friday morning. Approximately 900 pairs of sneakers had been delivered earlier in the week for the giveaway.
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