Attorneys with the University of Michigan have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a former employee, who sued the college for the release of records amid the Sherrone Moore case....
From fathers teaching their kids about engines to families making annual trips to metro Detroit, the Woodward Dream Cruise is as much about tradition as it is horsepower. The Woodward Dream Cruise draws car lovers from across the country and around the world and for many families...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the U.S. can hold the Strait of Hormuz "indefinitely." The comments come as the U.S. continues to urge Iran to make a deal for control of the strait. While President Trump maintains that the U.S. controls the key waterway, Iran alleges...
Metro Detroit gets a mostly quiet end to the workweek before the chances for showers and thunderstorms increase this weekend. Thursday evening will be mostly cloudy. Some drizzle or light rain could work into parts of Southeast Michigan, particularly south of M-59 and closer to t...
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Ann Vanker has spent nearly three years fighting to hold the mother of the teenage driver who killed her 18-year-old son criminally responsible. This week, a circuit court judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case but Vanker and her attorney say they are not done. "I miss...
A federal judge gave a chilling warning to Justice Department lawyers fighting the further releases of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein: If they dont comply with court orders, contempt proceedings could ruin their futures. Judge Emmet Sullivan of the DC District Court has demand...
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Classic car owners are getting ready to rev their engines. The Woodward Dream Cruise is this Saturday.
With the Lions first preseason game getting ready to kick off — fans have high hopes for the team. But is that excitement enough to deal with rising ticket prices?...
In the past few years, the Food and Drug Administration has investigated about 25 foodborne illness outbreaks annually. So far this year, the FDA has posted 20 outbreak investigations, including 12 in just the past two months. But what stands out is how many people are getting si...
A West Bloomfield Trustee has been charged for allegedly hiding cameras in the bedrooms and bathrooms of two women.
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
A battle brewing in New York City over Amazon deliveries could end up changing how packages are delivered across the country. At the center of the fight is the Delivery Protection Act, a proposal that would require giant delivery companies like Amazon to directly hire delivery dr...
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald has charged West Bloomfield Township Trustee Jibran Manna, 65, with allegedly placing hidden surveillance cameras in the bedrooms and bathrooms of two women. Update: West Bloomfield Township trustee faces 7 felony charges over alleged h...
Outside the Detroit Opera House, you cant help but feel a renewed energy and a sign of better times. Over a year ago, the downtown venue faced financial struggles, which led to show cancellations. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report below: Detroit Opera House bounces back from fi...
The U.S. stock market rose to an all-time high Thursday following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks also got a lift from easing oil prices in their latest yo-yo move. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and topped its prior record set last week. The Dow Jones Indust...
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout. The Tigers became the first team to blank an opponent without a strikeout since Rick Porcello did it to the ...
Do you remember the giant stove that used to sit near the State Fairgrounds entrance in Detroit? Heck, do you remember the fairgrounds? Detroit is known for cars, but long before the Motor City earned its nickname, it had another identity: the Stove Capital of the World . In the ...
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home. The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development proje...
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person, who was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spoke...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel seeks to dissolve a Waterford-based nonprofit for misrepresenting its housing assistance services to consumers. The complaint, filed in the 30 th Circuit Court in Ingham County, names both Chosen Kingdom Builders an...
For eight years, Darren Robinson ran a ponzi-style scheme that involved money laundering and wire fraud. He cut his tether and fled law enforcement, leading to a 11-count indictment....
A confrontation captured on video between a woman who shouted insults at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducting immigration enforcement action in Northern Virginia escalated when one of the officers pointed a gun at her on Monday. A Department of Homeland Security ...
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather....
Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, a new poll finds, but higher-income families are more likely to participate. Learning teamwork and reducing screen time are among the perceived benefits of youth sports, according to the AP-Ipsos su...
Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
The FBI Detroit field office announced that a man who allegedly scammed dozens of victims in Michigan is now on the Most Wanted Fraudsters list. FBI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyon announced Thursday that Darren Anthony Robinson has been added to the list. Watch R...
McDonalds customers in the United States are about to see new menu items that might have them buzzing. The fast-food chain announced this week a slate of new beverages that previously were available in Canada. One of the new products is the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, which c...
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Chick-fil-A may be making mouths water with its new seasonal menu items, but customers will have to wait before taking a bite. Beginning Aug. 24, customers can order the new Chicken and Waffles Sandwich. The sandwich will be available as a breakfast item during standard breakfast...
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, since the outbreak first started, nearly 14,000 people in the state have been diagnosed with Cyclosporiasis, with more than 300 people being hospitalized. In a weekly update, the MDHHS reported 13,909 total cases,...
A Russian plot to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland before it could be carried out, the Polish prime minister said Thursday, marking the first time in decades that a Western leader has publicly accused Moscow of plotting to kill a U.S. citizen. We...
Tropical Storm Lala formed in the central Pacific Ocean on Thursday morning, packing sustained winds of 40 mph that are likely to increase over the coming days. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for Hawaii County, as the storm could approach hu...
The latest saga involving the future of the LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan came about Thursday morning, with the league no longer selling tickets for the event on its website. On Wednesday, The Telegraph reported that LIV had told its players the $30 million Team Champion...
Thumbcoast Live Theaters' latest production, 'The Shark is Broken' opens on August 15th and runs through the 30th. 'The Shark is Broken' is a behind the scenes comedy about the making of the movie 'Jaws'. Performances will be at the Riverbank Theatre in Marine City. For tickets a...
A California couples surrogate who went to Texas in an escalating dispute over treating a congenital heart condition gave birth Wednesday, a day after a judge in Dallas ordered life-sustaining care for the newborn. The child was receiving stabilizing care and scheduled to undergo...
About 1 in 5 American adults has already tried a GLP-1 medication, and as costs come down, that number is expected to keep climbing. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are topping health trends in 2026, and their reach is expanding beyond weight loss into treatments for heart disease,...
"He will lead the fight against corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse, protecting core services while fixing what’s broken," James said.
Country music superstar Luke Combs is bringing his "My Kinda Saturday Night Tour" to Ford Field in 2027. Combs will be joined by special guests Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin on April 17, 2027. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a...
Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James has announced his running mate. On Thursday, Aug. 13, James announced on social media that he is choosing Michigan Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate. DeBoyer serves Michigan’s 63rd House District , which covers southern St. Clair Cou...
Well before he entered the political realm, President Donald Trump first rose to prominence as a celebrity builder, becoming a household name associated with commercial real estate through his Trump-branded properties and Apprentice television programs. Decades later as he naviga...
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,...
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...
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...
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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Bob and Kathy Wood lost everything when the house next door exploded on April 3, 2025 their home, all three of their cats, and their beloved…
Attorneys with the University of Michigan have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a former employee, who sued the college for the releas…
From fathers teaching their kids about engines to families making annual trips to metro Detroit, the Woodward Dream Cruise is as much about …
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the U.S. can hold the Strait of Hormuz "indefinitely." The comments come as the U.S. continues …
Metro Detroit gets a mostly quiet end to the workweek before the chances for showers and thunderstorms increase this weekend. Thursday eveni…
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office completed an investigation into West Bloomfield Township Trustee Jibran “Jim” Manna following allegation…
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Ann Vanker has spent nearly three years fighting to hold the mother of the teenage driver who killed her 18-year-old son criminally responsi…
A Milford trail-riding business is at the center of a heated dispute after Oakland County Animal Control officers seized 38 horses Wednesday…
A federal judge gave a chilling warning to Justice Department lawyers fighting the further releases of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein: If…
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via d…
Many of the companies awarded federal contracts to help carry out President Trumps immigration agenda are major corporations with a long his…
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