Woman stabbed to death while on break from work in Downtown Detroit
The victim, Jaquoya Wixx, 34, was a young mother who lived in St. Clair Shores.
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2 men charged in deadly Waterford ambush shooting
Two men have been charged in connection with an ambush shooting that killed a 20-year-old Detroit man in Waterford Township Tuesday.
Michigan Gas Prices continue climb while diesel sets new all-time record
Fuel prices continue to rise as they creep ever close to a $5 average here in the state of Michigan. According to Triple-A Michigan, while the national average is $4.47, a gallon of regular in Michigan as of Sunday will cost you around $4.92 – which mirrors that of metro Detroit ...
More rain showers & chilly temperatures on Sunday in Metro Detroit
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. High: 66. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. Low: 53. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers, primarily in the mid to late evening, majority of the day should remain dry. High: 63. TUE...
She was supposed to care for her vulnerable uncle. Feds say Detroit woman misused his money instead
A Detroit woman is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing thousands from her uncle with dementia. The woman is accused of spending over $120,000 in Social Security benefits, while leaving her vulnerable uncle in “deplorable living conditions” and with clothing “so ridden...
Longtime Local 4 Assignment Desk Editor James Jackson retires
You may not know James Jackson by name, but you’ve seen his impact in the stories we’ve told because James has been one of the people making those stories happen. A lifelong Detroiter, Wayne State graduate and diehard Tigers fan, James brought experience, common sense and a stead...
More rain for Metro Detroit Sunday
4Warn Weather - After a soggy start to Saturday, Southeast Michigan saw a break in the widespread rain to end the day. It returns Sunday morning before the chance to briefly dry out and see brighter skies. This evening into the overnight spotty showers will be possible across Sou...
Detroit funeral home launches review after family says wrong body was presented at viewing
A Detroit family is seeking answers after they say a funeral home mistakenly cremated their mother and presented another woman’s body during a scheduled viewing....
Autism Hero Walk brings thousands to Detroit Zoo to support Michigan’s autism community
Capes, smiles and a sense of community filled the Detroit Zoo Saturday morning as families gathered for the annual Autism Hero Walk — the state’s largest gathering for families touched by autism. The event, hosted by the Autism Alliance of Michigan, doubles as a fundraiser to kee...
Rain likely in Metro Detroit on Saturday, some rain could be heavy at times
SATURDAY: Cloudy skies, rain likely. Some rain could be heavy at times. High: 68. SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy skies. A chance of rain showers. Low: 56. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. High: 66. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. Low: 52...
'It’s really devastating': Westland parishioners rally to keep weekend masses
The Archdiocese of Detroit is considering changes that could end weekend Masses at parishes across Southeast Michigan. Parishioners at one Westland church worry that losing weekend Masses could be the first step toward closure. The community at St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy, is push...
How the Gordie Howe Bridge is putting a historic Detroit landmark back on the map
One of Detroit’s most historic — and overlooked — landmarks is seeing more traffic than it has in decades, all thanks to the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has been open for about seven weeks. Historic Fort Wayne, the sprawling military and Indigenous site along the ...
'Not our mother': Detroit family discovers wrong body in alleged cremation error
Kimberly Kaye Moores loved ones are grieving twice, after a horrific realization at a Detroit funeral home. Its a lady in there with our mothers dress on, and her hair on, and her makeup and its not our mother," Byron Moore told 7 News Detroit. He and his siblings prepared to say...
Detroit family says woman was mistakenly cremated before funeral viewing
The family of a woman who died after a battle with endometrial cancer says her body was mistakenly cremated before her scheduled viewing, leaving them demanding answers from Hutchison Funeral Home. The family of Kimberlly Moore, a mother to five children and grandmother to 28 gra...
Michigan gas prices soar to $4.89, some Metro Detroit stations top $5
Gas prices across the country and throughout Michigan continue to skyrocket, with the average price of a gallon of regular at $4.89 as of Friday morning, with some Metro Detroit gas stations already topping $5 a gallon. “It’s the sort of double whammy of oil prices are now around...
Rain returns to Metro Detroit for the weekend; some rain could be heavy at times
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. An isolated rain shower is possible, but most places will remain dry. Low: 56. SATURDAY: Cloudy skies, rain likely. Some rain could be heavy at times. High: 68. SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy skies. A chance of rain showers. Low: 56. SUNDAY: Mostly clou...
Why are judicial races in Michigan separated by incumbency?
There are 18 incumbent judges running for 18 “incumbent” seats in Wayne County’s 3rd Circuit Court in November. Outlier Media · Laura Herberg · Why are judicial races in Michigan separated by incumbency?...
Detroit women lead fight against decades of pollution in Southwest neighborhoods
This story was originally reported by Ebony JJ Curry of The 19th . Meet Ebony and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy . DETROIT — Joyce Collins has buried nearly her entire immediate family. Her father died in 1992 after cancer spread to his bones. Her old...
A new generation is picking up tennis in Detroit
Tennis is having a moment in Detroit. The signs are showing up in different places: new tournaments and leagues, new courts, the return of professional tennis to the area, and a waitlist for the city’s youth lessons. Nationally, tennis participation reached a new high last year, ...
Voices: Supporting Detroit’s urban farms boosts city’s resilience
Eight in 10 Americans live in urban areas and rely on their local communities for food access. In Detroit, urban farming has evolved from a grassroots effort into a cornerstone of the city’s infrastructure. It has become a thriving movement, transforming vacant lots into agricult...
Detroit CBP agriculture specialists discover potentially destructive insects at DTW, first discovery in US
U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists made a first-in-the-nation interception of giant scale insects at Detroit Metropolitan Airport earlier this year. Related: Detroit CBP agriculture specialists discover potentially destructive moth at DTW, first discovery in US The in...
A new era in Buffalo: Bills open stadium with spectacle and scoring burst
In opening the Buffalo Bills' new stadium, rookie coach Joe Brady was more interested in seeing his team put on a clinic rather than a show. Turns out, Brady got to see both in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the Bills' first regular-season game at Hig...
DIA announces return of annual Ofrendas exhibition for el Día de Muertos
The Detroit Institute of Arts announced that its annual Ofrendas exhibit celebrating el Da de Muertos will return later this month. The DIA said this year's exhibition features ten ofrenda altars created by artists from communities across Michigan. The exhibition invites people t...
I-96 drivers begin to see relief in Livonia with traffic shift
There's light at the end of the tunnel for one of metro Detroit's biggest highway projects. The Michigan Department of Transportation hit a major milestone in the M-14/I-96 Reconstruction Project that started in May 2024. Westbound I-96 traffic, between Levan Road and I-275, shif...
Drier Friday before rain returns to Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - High pressure to the north will keep Southeast Michigan dry for most of the day today. A low pressure system moving in from the Plains will bring the chance for rain this evening and widespread rain this weekend. Today’s highs will be near normal in the low 70s. W...
Detroit teen accused of shooting at security guard at hospital in Grosse Pointe Woods pleads guilty
A Detroit teen accused of shooting at a security officer at a hospital in Grosse Pointe Woods has pleaded guilty. Trejion Sanders, 17, was initially charged as an adult with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to cause great bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon...
Gas prices near $5 a gallon in metro Detroit are squeezing DoorDash and gig workers
Gas prices pushing $5 a gallon across metro Detroit are hitting gig workers especially hard particularly those who drive for companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. DoorDashers picking up groceries at local Dash Marts say high gas prices are cutting into their bottom lines. They...
A brief break from the rain showers before heavy rain is possible in Metro Detroit on Sunday
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. A few breaks in the clouds after midnight. Low: 58. FRIDAY: A mix of sunshine and clouds in the morning. Increasing clouds into the afternoon. High: 74. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. A chance of rain showers. Low: 57. SATURDAY: Cloudy ski...
National Toy Hall of Fame inductees & nominees
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan and FOX 2 Executive Producer Dylan Dulberg take a break from Lions-Bills to discuss the nominees for the National Toy Hall of Fame, and discuss the inductees and what they consider a toy....
Flo-aire gives viewers the chance to win a free furnace
Robert Molnar, from Flo-aire sits down with Brandon Hudson on Detroit Talk City to tell viewers how they can win a free furnace or air conditioner.
Previewing Lions vs Bills, fans ready for tonight's big game
Football season is in full swing. For Game 2, the Detroit Lions head to Buffalo for a Thursday night showdown against the Bills.
Iconic Detroit deli near Corktown plans to reopen under new ownership this fall
DETROIT (WXYZ) A beloved Detroit deli is making a comeback. Hygrade Deli on Michigan Avenue is targeting a reopening before the end of October under new ownership, more than nine months after it closed its doors. Demetrios Sanders has the story in the video below: Iconic Detroit ...
Priority Waste reports progress after months of service complaints
Priority Waste says it is making progress after months of complaints about missed and delayed trash pickups, broken-down trucks and customer service problems across Metro Detroit. In a video released Thursday, CEO Aaron Johnson apologized to residents who experienced service fail...
Michigan environmental news: Detroit tornado damage, DTE Gas rate hike request, COVID vaccine delay for kids
Detroit reports 101 properties damaged after EF-2 tornado Detroit’s storm response update shows 101 properties damaged by the Sept. 3 EF-2 tornado — the city’s first since 1997 — with the hardest-hit areas including McDougall-Hunt, Islandview, West Village, Indian Village, East V...
SE Michigan Ford Dealers launches food drive to benefit area food banks
The Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers are on a mission to help fight hunger across metro Detroit. The Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers have launched a dealer-led food drive in the month of September to benefit local food banks and food pantries. The initiative will be part of a glob...
‘Start them young:’ Former Metro Detroit doctor sentenced in child sex abuse case
A former Metro Detroit doctor was sentenced this week to 108 months -- or about nine years in federal prison -- after pleading guilty in May to a federal child sex abuse charge. The charge stemmed from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children involving...
What’s happening with the RenCen? Plans, funding explained
Detroit’s skyline and the waterfront could totally change under the plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center. Here’s what to know about the proposed redevelopment, and the plans to pay for it....
Fall housing outlook for Metro Detroit homebuyers
This week, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, a move that likely will make it even costlier for consumers looking to buy a home. At the beginning of 2026 there was growing optimism that the housing market might become more manageable for...
Here's when haunted houses open across metro Detroit for 2026
It's never too early for scares! Now that fall is nearly here and we're about a month and a half from Halloween, many will be looking for a haunted house to explore. There are so many throughout metro Detroit, from the cities all the way to the outskirts of the region, and many i...
The GO Guide: Your weekend starts here
There’s plenty to do around Metro Detroit this weekend! Here are some events worth checking out. Disney on Ice Detroit Your favorite Disney stories come to life on the ice at Little Caesars Arena. Performances begin Thursday, September 17th, and continue through Sunday September ...
Detroit Zoo announces Zoo Boo will return this October with expanded hours
The Detroit Zoo announced the Zoo Boo is returning for 2026 with an expanded experience that will go from the afternoon to dusk. According to the zoo, Zoo Boo will run from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-15. The start time has moved up an hour to give people ...
Michigan gas prices hit $5 mark with 20 cent overnight hike
The average cost of a gallon of gas is up to $4.75 – up from $4.54 yesterday, according to Triple-A Michigan. This morning, the prices in Metro Detroit were even steeper....
Gas prices surge to $5 mark in Metro Detroit
Some gas stations in the the Detroit area have flown by the state average Thursday morning.
Niece misused benefits while vulnerable uncle lived in ‘deplorable’ Detroit home, feds say
A woman is accused of spending over $120,000 in Social Security benefits, while leaving her vulnerable uncle in “deplorable living conditions” and with clothing “so ridden with bacteria that they disintegrated.” Laura Whisenant is accused of spending $121,980 on personal expenses...
FOX 2 Sports Wrap: September 16, 2026 NFL & College Football Picks
FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan break down the week that was in College Football and the NFL, including the Detroit Lions' overtime win over the New Orleans Saints, and Michigan and Michigan State's victorious weekends. They also make t...
Episode 2: Hear from the GM of PWHL Detroit on the ‘Local Blend’ podcast
The only woman to have played in the NHL is sharing her story, her motivation, and what she plans on doing for the city as the GM of PWHL Detroit. Something new is coming to Hockey Town this fall -- the PWHL -- professional women’s hockey. While the name of the team has not been ...
Detroit woman deals with sewage in basement following city pipe work; how the issue is being addressed
DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Sharon Poindexter has lived in her home on St. Mary's Street since 1970 mostly without problems, she said. That changed last week when sewage began backing up into her basement at the same time the city was doing work on her block. Poindexter said she notice...
Bedrock, GM seek $548M in subsidies for $2.2B Renaissance Center plan
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Bedrock and General Motors will be seeking tax breaks and other public subsidies worth $548 million over 30 years for their $2.2 billion Renaissanc...
Detroit senior living facility residents report presence of bed bugs
Seniors at a Detroit West Side assisted living facility say they have been battling bed bugs for months, with some residents taking matters into their own hands while management says the problem is contained to a single unit. Residents at the Village of Harmony Manor, a senior li...
Detroit family blasts DTE for allegedly not prioritizing downed power line that killed dog
Nearly two weeks after torrential rains and tornadoes hit Southeast Michigan, one Metro Detroit woman is criticizing DTE for its response to her call about a downed wire....
Detroit family says downed power line killed their dog
This Detroit resident is heartbroken because she says this transformer blowing up led to the death of her dog, Draco. Ingrid Pollock says she called DTE after a transformer blew up and led to a downed wire on her property....