The man Ottawa County investigators say killed his wife and six children in a murder-suicide left his job in the weeks before their murders, Local 4 has confirmed. Kristopher Karolkiewicz worked for the American Heart Association from September 2023 until earlier this month, when...
The race for the Democratic candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat is heating up between Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Stevens is backed by longtime Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and the party establishment. El-Sayed is a former Wayne County Health Department director endorsed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He has also picked up an en...
Dr. Peter Trumbore from Oakland University discusses who benefited the most out of tonight's debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
4Warn Weather - A cold front moving across the state tonight will keep isolated storm chances in the forecast into the late-night hours. On the backside of it, Southeast Michigan will turn cooler and less humid. Although the severe weather risk has diminished, we still have the c...
In a statement to Local 4, a spokesperson for the Michigan Attorney General’s Office said “common sense” should have made it clear that child abuse allegations targeting former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg lacked credibility. In June, Buttigieg said he was forced ...
Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are debating live at the FOX 2 studio tonight. Get live updates from the event here.
Ahead of the president's remarks to supporters in Oakland County, Republican lawmakers and candidates in Michigan spoke at the rally. That includes Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, and Michigan gubernatorial hopeful John James. They talked up t...
After years of construction and months of delays, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is officially open to traffic — and drivers wasted no time making history. The first cars and trucks began crossing just before noon Monday, with members of the Howe family, Michigan Gov. Gretc...
It has been a long road getting here – thanks in large part to obstacles few could have seen coming: A global pandemic, supply chain issues, US-Canadian tensions over tariffs and more....
Kellie James describes her sister, Kassandra Merrow, 56, as “funny, witty,” and “very smart,” but she hasn’t seen her face or heard her laugh for over seven years. Merrow disappeared in June 2019 from Flat Rock. She was last seen at the Baymont by Wyndham Hotel on Commerce Drive ...
Neighbors in Detroit’s Midwest-Tireman community are demanding accountability after a home bought from the Detroit Land Bank Authority was demolished without the proper city permits, according to the City of Detroit’s Construction and Demolition Department. Three longtime communi...
T-Mobile users reported issues with their cellular devices on Monday. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in Milford after touring a manufacturing facility owned by General Motors in Oakland County.
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know....
President Donald Trump called out the UAW president Shawn Fain while speaking at GM Milford Proving Ground Monday, saying he’s been “bad news” for the auto industry....
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to rise, with state health officials reporting more than 9,200 confirmed cases Monday. On July 24, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 8,176 on July 24. O...
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks during his visit to Michigan on Monday. Trump is visiting the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, one of the nation’s most expansive testing sites for new vehicle models, on July 27. --> Trump visiting Metro Detroit on M...
The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened to traffic on Monday. The bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor officially opened to traffic on July 27. Gordie Howe’s family was among the first to cross the bridge over the Detroit River. Here’s a look at how much the toll ...
Investigators have ruled a murder-suicide in the case of eight family members found dead inside a burning Grand Haven home.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
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FOX 2 was there as the first vehicles made the crossing of the Gordie Howe today.
Karen Cooney, an 83-year-old resident of Waltonwood Cherry Hill, has been on cruises and gone ziplining; there is one thing she has always wanted to do again: Get back on a horse. She fulfilled her wish to ride a horse again through the “Adventure by Waltonwood” program. The init...
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Hours before it was open to the public, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was the first to ceremoniously cross the new international bridge.
"I think it's a tribute not just to Gordie Howe, but to the relationship between Canada and the United States, and especially in Michigan and Canada."
Governor Gretchen Whitmer got a sneak preview of crossing the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, hours before it opened to the public today.
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
The U.S. paused strikes on Iran over the weekend following nearly two weeks of consecutive nightly attacks. Questions remain about where the war will head next, but the pause in strikes comes after Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine b...
After two months helping her husband Keith following a sudden stroke, Deena Centofanti is back in the building - and we couldn't be happier.
WXYZ-TV, in partnership with the Golf Channel, will broadcast an unprecedented live event on July 28 when six golf professionals hit tee shots from the rooftop of a building to a green in Downtown Detroit to kick off the 2026 Rocket Classic. It's called the "Par 3 in the D" rooft...
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. Timeline: Most likely window for strong storms Monday in Southeast Michigan Possible severe thunderstorms are expected to move across Southeast Michigan on Monday,...
Tornadoes, Severe Storms Threaten Detroit Area Monday Patch
This afternoon his message is expected to focus on manufacturing and job growth. The president says his tax cuts protected 170,000 jobs here in Michigan, crediting tariffs as the catalyst....
The wait is finally over. Two countries connected by a common goal – second span would be a bridge to a brighter future for both sides, but it definitely wasn't easy....
Gas prices are up eight cents in the state of Michigan from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.23/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, up seven cents since this time last month and up 98 cents since thi...
When does the Gordie Howe International Bridge open? Here’s what drivers need to know MLive.com
Gas prices across Michigan have increased 8 cents since last week, bringing the average cost per gallon statewide to $4.23 for regular unleaded. Motorists are now paying roughly $63 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, roughly $12 more than the highest price reported last August, ac...
US Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed face off in tonight's Senate Democrat debate on FOX 2. Here's a preview.
After decades of planning, years of construction and months of anticipation, the Gordie Howe international bridge is finally ready for drivers today. Watch Sara Molina's report below Crews make finishing touches ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge opening at Noon today Watch Ryan Marshal...
Through a pandemic and supply chain issues -- not to mention political red tape and tariffs, it has been a long road to the Gordie Howe Bridge's final milestone today, when it opens....
We’re taking a look back at 2023, when we had an inside look at the progress of the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Canada. Construction on the bridge broke ground back in July of 2018. The bridge was initially on track to open at some...
As the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on Monday, here’s a look at how much it costs to cross the bridge. The new bridge connects I-75 in Detroit to Highway 401 in Ontario. The Detroit Regional Chamber called it “the most consequential infrastructu...
Former nurse Jayne Griffor traded her hospital scrubs for a hard hat after working nearly 20 years caring for patients. She found her new purpose as a labor foreman on one of North America’s largest construction projects -- the Gordie Howe International Bridge. “I loved being a n...
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on Monday, July 27. The bridge is a $4.7 billion ($6.4 billion Canadian) project named after the legendary hockey player. It will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario . The Gord...
After years of construction and delays, the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Canada will open to the public Monday at noon. Construction on the bridge began eight years ago. The opening has been highly anticipated by community members on both sides of the border. Jamie Bu...
After years of construction and several delays, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to officially open to vehicle traffic Monday at noon, marking a major milestone for cross-border travel and trade between Canada and the United States. Ground was broken on the projec...
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SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 70. MONDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some could be strong to severe in the late afternoon and evening. High: 89. MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance...
This week it was the Telegraph Cruise, but there cruises and car shows nearly every weekend all summer in Michigan. The Downriver cruise was a few weeks ago, the Troy Traffic Jam is coming up soon and later in August is the Woodward Dream Cruise....
Political scientist Dave Dulio says the debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed will likely show off the stark contrast between the two candidates, and might help decide the fate of the Democratic party on the national level. The debate starts at 7:30 p.m. July 27 on FOX ...
The $6.4 billion dollar bridge will open Monday. The economy in Michigan and Ontario, specifically Detroit and Windsor is expected to boom as more goods are able to be exchanged faster between the two nations....
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, and former candidate for governor Abdul El-Sayed are facing off in a debate on FOX 2, airing Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The race is one of the most contested in the country. While both Democrats stand with the party, they differ on many topics. Dave Dulio,...
After years of planning, building and waiting, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open at noon July 27. The bridge is jointly owned by the U.S. and Canada, but was financed by Canada....
The 2026 Rocket Classic will be the final tournament, and over its eight years, there have been some incredibly memorable moments and fantastic shots. Related: Everything you need to know about the 2026 Rocket Classic Related: See every hole of the 2026 Rocket Classic course afte...
Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. The Royals led 3-0 through four innings, fell behind after giving up four runs in the fifth before going back ahead on Mass...
The 2026 Rocket Classic is coming back to Detroit Golf Club, bringing what is expected to be the best field in the tournament's eight-year history. Related: Everything you need to know about the 2026 Rocket Classic Related: See every hole of the 2026 Rocket Classic course after m...
Mattie Lubchansky is a best-selling cartoonist and illustrator living in beautiful Queens, NY. She is the former Associate Editor of Ignatz and Eisner award-winning magazine and website The Nib....
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