The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of her text messages were read in court, will be spending up to 20 years in prison. Amanda Ileana Hernandez , 34, from Lincoln Park, pleaded no ...
Who has the best Middle Eastern in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Malek Al-Kabob is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best Middle Eastern in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Malek Al-Kabob. Anita’s Kitchen. Middle ...
Who has the best wings in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Detroit Wing Company is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best wings in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Detroit Wing Company. Sweetwater Tavern. Celina’s Ba...
Who has the best donuts in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best donuts in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit. Golden Donut...
Josh Caldwell-Clark and Jason Riley, known online as Josh and Jase, are letting their followers guide their Michigan adventure from Coney dogs in Detroit to a possible climb up the Mackinac Bridge. Watch below: Our previous coverage on Josh and Jase visiting Michigan British infl...
For years, economists used the term "K-shaped economy" to describe what happened after the pandemic wealthier Americans drove much of the nation's spending while lower-income households struggled with rising prices. New data suggests the gap between those groups may be narrowing,...
A mother of three is accusing DPD of wrongfully raiding her house Tuesday morning. Detroit police say it had a warrant and did a search in connection to a homicide investigation....
One person in Illinois is suddenly a billionaire after Powerball ended its streak of 32 drawings without a winner Wednesday, awarding the largest U.S. lottery jackpot this year. Wednesdays jackpot was worth $1.04 billion the largest offered by any U.S. lottery since December, whe...
Mainly dry weather settles into Southeast Michigan today and continues through most of Saturday, providing a stretch of quieter summer weather. Temperatures will warm into the 80s today and Friday, with generally comfortable conditions and plenty of dry time. Wildfire smoke from ...
Woodward Dream Cruise week is here and WXYZ is proud to be an official broadcast partner of the annual event. CHECK OUT THE WEATHER FORECAST HERE This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Dream Cruise, which started as a fundraiser to raise money to build a soccer field in Fern...
Operations of the Museum of Contemporary Art and the redevelopment of the historic Blue Bird Inn are among the cultural institutions in Detroit benefiting from $3.6 million in new grant awards from the Hudson-Webber Foundation. The foundation’s board this week approved allocation...
Lions coach Dan Campbell expects the Bengals to play starters to open tonight's game, providing a good test.
For a lot of families, the countdown to a new school year comes with excitement, new routines and a few nerves. See the full story in the video below How to tell if kids' back-to-school nerves are first-day jitters or anxiety that needs more attention But for some children, those...
Nothing Bundt Cakes is bringing back its Biscoff Cookie Butter Cake and introducing two new Bundtlet flavors as part of its Fall lineup. The seasonal offerings are designed for back-to-school gatherings, Fall celebrations, and other seasonal occasions. The Biscoff Cookie Butter C...
The Warren Police Department has released additional information about two separate fatal shootings that occurred early Aug. 9, with prosecutors declining to authorize charges in both cases after determining the shootings were justified. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office dete...
Caesar Cooper, 25, from Detroit, has been sentenced to five to 20 years in prison for his role in a prolific Metro Detroit auto theft ring, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Cooper was sentenced Tuesday (Aug. 11) in Oakland County’s 6th Circuit Court after pleading...
Who has the best fried chicken in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Detroit’s Original Chicken Shack is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best fried chicken in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Detroit’s Original Chick...
Who has the best brunch in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! The Jagged Fork is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best brunch in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: The Jagged Fork. Toast in Birmingham-Ferndale. Plymouth...
Who has the best shawarma in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Bucharest Grill is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best shawarma in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Bucharest Grill. Al Ameer Restaurant. My Big Fat Sh...
What is the best festival in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Michigan Renaissance Festival is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best festival in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Michigan Renaissance Festival. Sterli...
Who has the best soup/salad in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Red Olive is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best soup/salad in Metro Detroit. Here are the results for the top five: Red Olive. Secret Recipes Family Dining in Taylor. Vi...
The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, have been announced. Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026: 26-67-69-66-4 and Red Ball number 9. The Power Play option was 2x. More about Powerball Powerball tickets are $2 p...
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The fallout continues over a wild street fight that caught downtown Birmingham completely off guard when it happened late last week. Residents and local leaders are now clashing over what it will take to keep the upscale shopping and dining district safe....
First Step, a Wayne County nonprofit that provides shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence, is set to renovate its residential program after receiving a $100,000 Lowe’s Community Impact Grant. The organization was selected as one of 100 nonprofits nationwide to re...
Car enthusiasts love the sweet sound of the Woodward Dream Cruise. But for many who live along the Woodward corridor, it's not so sweet. Residents say the excessively loud cars start months before the Dream Cruise. Watch Megan Lee's report below So I think thats the biggest issue...
Lime scooters were temporarily shut down in downtown Detroit after police received reports about a possible teen takeover, according to the Detroit Police Department. Police said the scooters were locked around 7 p.m. as a precaution following social media posts encouraging teena...
A woman was severely injured after being hit by a boater while swimming in White Lake Township over the weekend. It happened Saturday afternoon on Pontiac Lake. The Oakland County Sheriff's Department said the boat involved did not stop, and they're now asking the public for help...
The best opportunity for isolated showers and thunderstorms is becoming increasingly focused north of Metro Detroit Wednesday evening, while most of the region should remain dry. A boundary interacting with atmospheric energy will help to create a favored area for additional show...
A 13-year-old boy accused of shooting his father in Detroit and fleeing in his father’s SUV may face additional charges in Ohio, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said during his annual Walk-A-Mile Wednesday. The shooting occurred on Tuesday (Aug. 11) around 5 p.m. on Bretton on...
First responders rescued more people from floodwaters Wednesday as utility crews cleared trees and wires downed by severe storms in the Midwest that unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity. A 4-year-old b...
FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan discuss a big day of sports on FOX 2: The Tigers taking on the Guardians as Detroit closes the gap in the division race, and the Lions kicking off their preseason against the Bengals....
Detroit News Columnist Kaitlyn Buss joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss where the parties and candidates stand ahead of the November election....
The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with a series of vehicle-related crimes, including a stolen vehicle, vehicle break-ins, and the use of stolen credit cards. Police said the incidents occurred between May...
This week, Georgia announced it is forming a bipartisan election integrity task force to make sure Georgia's elections remain free and fair. The group will examine several issues: Voter lists, election administration and misinformation, and county compliance and performance. Geor...
Ypsilanti Township officials and residents say they were blindsided by the University of Michigan ’s announcement that a site along Textile Road near the Huron River is the preferred location for a proposed data and research center the university has in conjunction to Los Alamos ...
A new community hub on Detroit's west side is giving residents from middle school to adulthood a single place to access college and career resources. Watch Demetrios Sanders' report below Detroit's Graduate 313 community hub opens on west side to connect residents with college an...
A St. Clair Shores church says it has become the target of repeated break-ins and vandalism, leaving the congregation frustrated and concerned about what could happen next. Watch Peter Maxwell's report below 5 arrested after latest break-in at St. Clair Shores' Church of the Livi...
Ypsilanti Township residents and leaders are pushing back after the University of Michigan confirmed the location of its planned supercomputing facility. Watch Tiarra Braddock's report below University of Michigan picks Textile Road site for supercomputing facility, drawing backl...
Tucked into Detroit’s Northwest Goldberg neighborhood, the Hush House is where Black history was made — and where it’s still being preserved. “There’s just a lot of history here,” said archivist Kamila Shakur. “It has been a space that’s facilitated history and legacy and educati...
The FDA is proposing a major change in the way food manufacturers may be reporting the ingredients and substances introduced into the food supply. According to a new rule proposed this week, food manufacturers would be required to notify the FDA when they have included a substanc...
From American Idol contestant to EGOT winner and daytime talk show host, Jennifer Hudson's journey has inspired millions. Today, she visited Broadcast House to celebrate a new chapter for her show and its new home here on Channel 7. Watch Faraz Javed's report below Jennifer Hudso...
President Donald Trumps expensive subscription for instant access to his Truth Social posts is unconstitutional, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation jointly sued Trump and his White House social media team for rest...
Next week, 7 News Detroit is bringing our Let's Talk series to Southfield, where we want to hear directly from you. On Tuesday, August 18, we'll be at Bigalora (29110 Franklin Road) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. If you live or work in the area -- come share whats happening in your neighbor...
After 40 years, the Romeo Theatre is announcing its closing its doors in mid-September. The family-owned theater has delighted moviegoers for decades who are sad to see it go....
A group of car loving guys in Metro Detroit celebrating a milestone Wednesday. They have shared a love of the automobile and for hamburgers. So in 2013, they set out to meet every Wednesday to have a burger and talk about cars. They have just not hit burger number 600....
The University of Michigan plans to switch to a pass-or-fail system for first-semester students in its College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Under the new arrangement, students will receive either a "pass" or "no credit" rating for the semester. Final grades for the semest...
The owners of Romeo Theatre made the announcement on Facebook talking about how the pandemic impacted business and audiences have not climbed back to pre-pandemic levels....
Hundreds of people gathered at Ford Field Wednesday for free, hands-on CPR training hosted by the Detroit Lions and the American Heart Association an event organizers say could one day mean the difference between life and death. Watch Carli Petrus' report below Detroit Lions, Ame...
A Detroit father is recovering in the hospital Wednesday evening after his 13-year-old son allegedly shot him in their home.
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
Regent Paul Brown is calling on the University of Michigan to pause plans to move forward with a proposed data center, the Los Alamos supercomputer project, until he says the University talks with the residents who would be affected. Brown says this is due to the university movin...
Hernandez, 34, is married to Carlos Hernandez, who, along with a second man, Joshua Zuazo, impersonated DTE workers to break into a Rochester Hills residence and kill the Hamtramck jeweler as part of a robbery. Last month she entered a plea in the case in which she was charged wi...
Lake St. Clair generates $2.2 billion in economic impact annually, and Macomb County leaders say they are not done investing in the waterfront. Watch Evan Sery's report below Lake St. Clair drives $2.2 billion economic impact as Macomb County eyes more shoreline development At th...
As the Aspen Acres Fire burned in southern Colorado, families feared for their properties and their livestock. The Cox Ranch is located between Beulah and Colorado City, and is the home and land where Mike Cox has raised cattle for the past 15 years. As the wildfire quickly sprea...
The incident took place in the Rosedale Park neighborhood, a beautiful and quiet part of Detroit. Neighbors say there are normally not any issues, but that wasn’t the case yesterday. 13-year-old Terrell Burgess allegedly shot his father in the back twice, then stole the family ve...
Redford Interfaith Relief has served its community for nearly 30 years, but an aging HVAC system — estimated to be about 80 years old — is now threatening the organization’s ability to stay open when temperatures drop this winter. The pantry serves roughly 500 families every mont...
Michigan’s 2026 governor’s race is officially set. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James won their respective primaries Tuesday (Aug. 4), but in dramatically different fashions. Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state, defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson with ...
If you’ve ever typed “Mackinac” into your GPS and second-guessed yourself, you’re not alone. The name is spelled at least two different ways -- and both are correct, depending on what you’re referring to. The bridge, the island and the fort all use the “Mackinac” spelling -- with...
At least two people were killed Wednesday in a military helicopter crash in Texas. The Apache helicopter crashed about 50 miles north of Austin in a rural area south of Salado. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Severe non-combat military aviation mishaps up from 2025, data shows The Bell C...
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The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of h…
Who has the best Middle Eastern in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Malek Al-Kabob is the winner of this year’s Vote 4…
Who has the best wings in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Detroit Wing Company is the winner of this year’s Vote 4 Th…
Who has the best donuts in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner! Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit is the winner of this year’s …
Josh Caldwell-Clark and Jason Riley, known online as Josh and Jase, are letting their followers guide their Michigan adventure from Coney do…
For years, economists used the term "K-shaped economy" to describe what happened after the pandemic wealthier Americans drove much of the na…
A mother of three is accusing DPD of wrongfully raiding her house Tuesday morning. Detroit police say it had a warrant and did a search in c…
One person in Illinois is suddenly a billionaire after Powerball ended its streak of 32 drawings without a winner Wednesday, awarding the la…
Mainly dry weather settles into Southeast Michigan today and continues through most of Saturday, providing a stretch of quieter summer weath…
Woodward Dream Cruise week is here and WXYZ is proud to be an official broadcast partner of the annual event. CHECK OUT THE WEATHER FORECAST…
Operations of the Museum of Contemporary Art and the redevelopment of the historic Blue Bird Inn are among the cultural institutions in Detr…
Lions coach Dan Campbell expects the Bengals to play starters to open tonight's game, providing a good test.
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