Three years ago, Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect; now a survey reveals the law’s impact.The Michigan State University survey found 96,000 fewer Michigan drivers are on their phones while driving.According to the survey, drivers under 30 remain twice as likely to be on their pho...
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The eastbound side of I-96 is closed Tuesday after a three vehicle crash involving a semi truck.
Residents are advised to stay inside and motorists to avoid the area, which is located north of Bagley and south of Seven Mile.
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...
Michigan State Police have closed all eastbound lanes of I-96 near Telegraph Road following a severe multi-vehicle crash in Redford Township.According to the police, the crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. and injuries have been reported. Aerial footage from Sky 4 shows two badly damaged vehicles an...
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because James had not revealed that decision public...
A New Jersey man convicted last month for sending threatening, antisemitic emails to a Bloomfield Township official was sentenced on Tuesday to one year in jail, with 931 days credit for time already served.An Oakland County jury found Marc William Aisen, 50, of Hoboken, guilty on May 13 of using...
Wagers can not currently be placed on Kalshi in the state of Michigan, after a Michigan judge granted prosecutors a temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, LLC., the prediction market's parent company.This comes after Attorney General Dana Nessel's office sued Kalshi back in March, with Nes...
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said."Clearly the parents were feeding the child improperly, to say the least," Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Monday. "He ...
Long before pancakes became an American breakfast staple, George Washington started many mornings with hoecakes.The simple cornmeal cakes have roots in Indigenous cooking traditions and were later adopted by European settlers, becoming a common breakfast throughout the colonies. Washington was kn...
President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning...
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to.It was discovered in 1985 during an expedit...
A man is facing a weapon charge as the investigation continues to find the suspect who killed a man and injured a child in a shooting on Detroit’s west side.Robert Irvin is facing a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A criminal complaint, filed by a special agent with the Bureau ...
Have you heard of peptides? They're the newest buzzword in health and beauty, promising to fix everything from wrinkles to torn ligaments. But does the science back them up?Most of the compounds are sold in vials labeled "for research only" meaning they're not approved for use in people yet. Now...
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...
Charlie Kirk's parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.Prosecutors will aim to show during the weeklo...
What’s being described as a “comprehensive plan” to address groundwater contamination at BASF’s site along the Detroit River in Wyandotte has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency announced Monday.The multinational chemical producer’s North Works site occupie...
The ruling brings a conclusion to a case that has been working its way through the federal court system since January 2025.
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday that he spent months away from Congress being treated for depression."It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be," he said on the House floor.K...
A man driving a motorcycle died after crash with a minivan in White Lake Township.White Lake Township Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of White Lake Rd near Teggerdine Rd on June 29 at around 5 p.m. after reports of a crash.According to authorities the Dodge Caravan was traveling...
What does the High Court's decision mean as it upholds birthright citizenship? An immigration attorney and FOX 2's legal analyst breaks it down.
Three years ago, Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect; now a survey reveals the law’s impact.The Michigan State University survey found 96,000 fewer Michigan drivers are on their phones while driving.According to the survey, drivers under 30 remain twice as likely to be on their pho...
As Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.Michigan offers State Emergency Relief to help residents with their energy bills.The program has roughly $10 million for state residents.Evette Hollins, Vice President and chief cu...
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the approval Monday of a plan to address groundwater contamination from BASF‘s Wyandotte site, where toxic chemicals have flowed into the Detroit River for decades. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Toxic chemicals from...
Due to extreme heat forecasted in Metro Detroit this week, Royal Oak Taco Fest will begin Friday instead of Thursday.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday evening for the dangerous heat.
The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administrations effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, including those born to undocumented migrants.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rule...
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD V...
Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, has been found dead, according to the mayor on Tuesday.Authorities in upstate New York searched for Harbe Nagi and previously said he may need medical attention.Harbe was reported missing on June 28 in the...
A man allegedly murdered his grandmother Tuesday morning in Farmington Hills.
A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.Known as “Snake the Bigfoot Hunter”, Snake Stuart claims to have found the body while camping.Snake claims after DNA testing at the Cornell...
As our meteorologists have been mentioning all week, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for all of southeast Michigan from noon Tuesday to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values will be 105-109.While it's important for humans to stay cool in this weather, it's just as important to make sure y...
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
A Farmington Hills man in his 30s is in custody after police say he killed his grandmother during a domestic dispute at their home Tuesday morning.Police responded to the home in the 31000 block of Middlebelt Road — located at the entrance of the Franklin Knolls neighborhood near Northwestern Hig...
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision against the Detroit school district in its battle over collecting operating tax revenue. This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Unless appealed again, the ruling means the Detr...
Farmington Hills police are investigating a domestic violence-related homicide, and the suspect is in custody. Watch our breaking news report from the Noon show Grandson in custody for alleged murder of grandmother in Farmington HillsPolice say they received a call about a possible assault in pro...
One person has been arrested for allegedly making a threat against the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights on Monday.According to Madison Heights police, an investigation into the threats made against the Islamic Center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road revealed the individual...
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.Novi DaVita dialysis center to reopen following investigation into patient death, hospitalizationsThe DaVita dialysis center in Novi will reopen following an investigation into the ...
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