12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party
Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.
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'The city is not doing enough': Westland residents demanding action on homeless camp behind Kroger
Behind a Kroger in Westland, a small group has set up camp in the woods. Neighbors noticed and started posting about it online. It’s raising questions -- the biggest being: could more be done to help these people? The camp, located near Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road, is hidde...
‘Historic moment in baseball’: Tigers fans reflect on Justin Verlander’s lasting impact
A sendoff made for legends. On Saturday, beloved Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander took the mound for the final time. In an emotional farewell, he walked off the field with his young daughter as Comerica Park roared with a packed house of fans. “Shoutout to the fans,” A.J. Hinch, De...
Verlander gives thanks, bids farewell to Detroit in pre-game ceremony
Justin Verlander will take the mound one final time Saturday at Comerica Park, closing out a career that began in Detroit more than a decade ago and a weekend of celebration that brought thousands of fans to their feet. Friday night's pregame ceremony drew a standing-room-only cr...
Westland homeless encampment persists on county land as officials seek lasting solution
Wayne County officials returned to a long-running homeless encampment behind a supermarket at Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road in Westland, working to address a cycle that has repeated itself for years. The encampment sits on county-owned land — where a county official on the sc...
Pennsylvania man wounded during Trump rally assassination attempt dies
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76. Copenhaver was in the bleachers during the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-ye...
Weekend jail sentence sparks debate
A 32-year-old St. Clair Shores woman was given an unusual sentence involving weekends in jail for a fatal hit-and-run. In addition to two years' probation, Holt will be serving weekends in jail. She will report to Macomb County Jail at 5 p.m. Friday to begin her intermittent lodg...
Homeless encampment found behind Westland Kroger, residents demand action
A small homeless encampment tucked in the woods behind a Kroger store in Westland is drawing attention from neighbors and raising questions about what’s being done to help those living there. The camp, located near Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road, is hidden from plain sight but...
Texas Rangers say Camp Mystic adults disregarded risk of death to campers during flood
Investigators with the Texas Rangers say adults at Camp Mystic were "aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death to the campers in their care." Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and Dick Eastland, the director of the all-girl...
Iranian-American group sues Trump, claiming Iran war is unconstitutional without Congressional approval
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) Action, an advocacy group for Iranian-Americans, sued President Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing his administration's military campaign against Iran is unconstitutional absent approval by Congress. The lawsuit , filed in federal court...
Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'
Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison. The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned t...
South Lyon Pumpkinfest returns this weekend for 42nd year
Downtown construction in South Lyon is forcing a change for one of the city's biggest fall traditions, but organizers say Pumpkinfest will go on. Construction currently underway on Pontiac Trail thas pushed this year's event a few blocks away to Bartlett Elementary. Organizers sa...
How hikers’ tip led to the rescue of nearly 30 lake sturgeon in the Upper Peninsula
A hikers’ report of spotting three lake sturgeon stranded in a river channel in the Upper Peninsula led the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to rescue nearly 30 lake sturgeon. Hikers on the North Country Trail crossed the West Branch Ontonagon River downstream of the Vict...
Road inside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to close for 2 weeks in October
The National Park Service said a road at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will close for two weeks in October. According to the NPS, Sand Point Road will close east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore bounary from Oct. 1-14 for a culvert replacement project. During the clos...
2 Michigan Supreme Court candidates lack valid law licenses, state bar records show
Two candidates running for the Michigan Supreme Court are not licensed to practice law in Michigan, according to the State Bar database. Jody White and Tom Howe, both running under the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan, have been actively campaigning on platforms of integrity, fai...
Former VP Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed
Harris sat alongside Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and listened to health providers and medical professionals share their concerns regarding Black maternal health issues....
What Jack White had to say about Comerica Park’s name change
As Metro Detroiters and Tigers fans near and far continue to process Monday’s announcement that Comerica Park will now be known as Fifth Third Park, one iconic Detroiter took to social media to share his displeasure over this new chapter for one of the Motor City’s most iconic la...
Detroit River Hawk Watch counting birds by the tens of thousands
Over the past week, more than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have passed over the Detroit River along their migratory route. But that's not all that counters based at Lake Erie Metropark have seen....
Nonprofit awarded $20K grant to build new water trailhead at Southwest Detroit park
A local nonprofit working to establish a network of water trails and greenways to connect communities on the Lower Rouge River has recently been awarded a $20,000 grant to build a new trailhead at a Southwest Detroit park. Situated on the border of Southwest Detroit and South Dea...
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan US Senate race is about Democratic unity
DETROIT (AP) Michigan U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Tuesday that he wants Kamala Harris' midterm campaign stop in Detroit to unify Democrats in the key swing state where their party's factions were on full display in a hotly contested primary earlier this year and in Ha...
Fifth Third Park: Detroit Tigers fans react to Comerica Park name change
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced Monday that Comerica Park will become Fifth Third Park, marking a new chapter for one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks. The naming rights transition follows Fifth Third’s merger with Comerica earlier this year. “As a life-long Michig...
Detroit fans mourn Comerica Park name change: 'It's not just the sporting event, it's memories'
Comerica Park, which has held its name for over 25 years, will become Fifth Third Park starting next season when fans come downtown for a Detroit Tigers game. The Tigers and Fifth Third Bank announced the name change Monday afternoon. For some fans, the news is hard to swallow. "...
Fifth Third Park: Detroit Tigers home field gets new name
The new moniker may carry Fifth Third in it, but the name Fifth Third Field is already taken by the Toledo Mud Hens' home ballpark. The Mud Hens are the Tigers' Triple-A Minor League affiliate....
Livestream: Detroit Tigers, Fifth Third making special announcement at Comerica Park
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third are expected to make an announcement on Monday at Comerica Park before the Tigers’ game against the Washington Nationals. Update: Detroit Tigers’ Comerica Park era is ending with a new name in 2027 The announcement is slated for Sept. 21 at 3:15...
Fat Bear Week returns, pitting Alaska’s biggest brown bears against each other
Fat Bear Week , the wildly popular online competition celebrating natures biggest success stories, is back at Alaskas Katmai National Park, where hefty brown bears are packing on pounds and battling for internet glory in an annual salmon-fueled showdown. It's a single-elimination...
Royal Oak's Craig Berg recounts surviving 11 days lost and alone on Isle Royale National Park
Craig Berg is back home in Royal Oak after surviving 11 days lost and alone on Isle Royale, the remote national park in Lake Superior, in what he describes as an experience that required an incredible amount of grit. Berg, 70, had planned to take a ferry to the island and hike ac...
Comerica Park name change announcement expected today
After Fifth Third Bank's acquiring of Comerica Bank, the name of the Tigers' home field is changing.
Comerica Park will be renamed to Fifth Third Park starting in 2027
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third Bank announced that Comerica Park will be renamed to Fifth Third Park starting in 2027. Watch the full press conference in the video below Officials announce Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park next year Last year, Fifth Third Bank ac...
Michigan trails to hike for fall colors
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River....
Senior residents face housing uncertainty after Trinity Park ends income-based rent program
Seniors living at Trinity Park in Livonia are facing significant rent increases and an uncertain future after the nonprofit apartment community announced it is ending its income-based rent program next year. Dolores Pollington, one of the residents impacted, received a notice in ...
Fall colors guide across Michigan | Brother Nature
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly a...
Bear at Grand Teton National Park euthanized because of 'poor decisions' by park visitors
Grand Teton National Park officials said they had to euthanize a black bear last week because of "poor decisions made by park visitors." Park officials said they had received reports earlier this year about a black bear approaching visitors near the Delta Lake area of the park. T...
About 100 gallons of crude oil leak near Mound, 18 Mile roads in Sterling Heights
About 100 gallons of crude oil have leaked in Sterling Heights on Friday. Sterling Heights city officials said crude oil surfaced near Mound and 18 Mile roads on Sept. 18, impacting parts of the parking lot and Mound Road. The pipeline operator shut down pressure to the 16-inch l...
What is Banana Ball? Comerica Park sells out 2 games this weekend
The Detroit Tigers are out of town this weekend – and Banana Ball is taking over Comerica Park. Here’s what to know about the game.
Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a win over the Lions
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium. Its Josh Allens house. The quarterback quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thu...
Lions coach Dan Campbell after Bills defeat
Dan Campbell's postgame comments after the Bills defeat on Thursday Night Football.
Linebacker Jack Campbell: We played terrible and it starts with me
Linebacker Jack Campbell did not hold back in his assessment of how he played and the defense played.
Trail camera captures promising signs of an expanding Florida panther population
New footage of rare Florida panthers is a promising sign that the endangered species might be getting more of a foothold. The video, captured by a trail camera, shows a mother and three young cubs at a nature reserve in Fort Myers. That's further north of where the endangered cat...
Lincoln Park family hit with $2,375 water bill after city says meter gave incorrect readings for 3 years
James and Mika Wright say they opened their most recent water bill online and thought there had to be a mistake. The total: $2,375.89. "Utter and complete shock," Mika Wright said. "I was expecting a higher bill of around $400 which is still pretty high for a family of three but ...
Higher gas prices have yet to change driving habits for many Michiganders
With gas prices continuing to rise, are Michiganders changing their habits? Some people carpool, combine errands or use public transportation. But many Michigan drivers say they are not changing their routines. When we asked viewers in March whether they were doing anything diffe...
From comedy to candid: Tisha Campbell opens up about raising her son and the challenges with autism
FOX 2’s Ronia Shamona sits down with Tisha Campbell while on her Detroit book tour stop
Judge sends sexual harassment lawsuit against Wayne County Sheriff to trial
The sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is headed for trial. Thursday in federal court, Judge Shalina Kumar ruled that the lawsuit filed by former appointee Regina Parks should go before a jury. Wayne County had been fighting to have th...
Watch: Dylan Larkin speaks to media for the first time since trade request
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin spoke to the media for the first time since it was reported this summer that he was requesting a trade from the team. Larkin has not been traded and is reporting to training camp, but has an upper body injury so he is not skating. The team a...
Capri Sun unveils oversized version of popular drink pouch
A childhood favorite is getting a major upgrade as Capri Sun is supersizing its signature juice pouch. The company is testing its Big Pouch version that holds three times more juice than the original. The original holds six ounces and contains 60 calories. Capri Sun says fans hav...
Morning 4: Gordie Howe Bridge sparks renewed push to revitalize Historic Fort Wayne — and more news
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. Gordie Howe Bridge sparks renewed push to revitalize Historic Fort Wayne The Gordie Howe International Bridge has only been open for seven weeks, but it’s already ...
Campbell: Lions face stiff challenge with Josh Allen in Buffalo
Dan Campbell says Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a problem the Lions will have its hands full, with.
Retailers put new purchase limits on motor oil as supply crunch continues
A new shortage of synthetic motor oil has retailers imposing new limits on purchasing. Costco this week raised the prices of its store brand synthetic oil and placed maximum limits on synthetic oil purchases. A two-pack of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart bottl...
Bed bug infestation shuts down common Areas at Harper Woods senior apartments
The pictures tell an awful story: Couch cushions, pillows, and an entire mattress covered in bed bugs. The small bugs have become a big problem at the Park Place senior living apartments in Harper Woods. “It has gotten far worse than what I can even imagine,” Dr. Shawn Walton sai...
Gordie Howe Bridge sparks renewed push to revitalize Historic Fort Wayne
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has only been open for seven weeks, but it’s already changing the story of one of Detroit’s most historic — and overlooked — landmarks. Historic Fort Wayne, the sprawling military and Indigenous site along the Detroit River, is seeing more foo...
US Senate debate preview: What to expect as Mike Rogers declines, Abdul El-Sayed confirmed
FOX 2’s “The Pulse” is hosting the U.S. Senate debate in Detroit on Sept. 15. Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed is committed to the event, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign declined participation the morning of after 42 days of no response....
Alleged bed bug infestation at senior housing complex in Harper Woods
FOX 2 talked with the family of a woman who lives at Park Place, which is owned by National Church Residences. They say the seniors who live there are dealing with some gross conditions....
FOX 2 Senate Debate: Mike Rogers declines, Roop Raj responds
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed and will be in studio, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign have declined the invitation. The debate is happening regardless with an open podium....
Senate debate: Mike Rogers declined, Abdul El-Sayed confirmed
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed and will be in studio, while Republican Mike Rogers and his campaign have declined the invitation. The debate is happening regardless with an open podium....
Allen Park entrepreneur asks public for help after trailer stolen with $16K in custom gear
A local business owner said her family is taking a major revenue hit after thieves swiped her trailer packed with custom embroidered apparel and tees. I do a lot of embroidery sweatshirts. I do printed tees. I still do some tumblers. Theyre kind of phasing out," Trudy Miller told...
Detroit man charged with murder after deadly dispute over how to cook chicken in Hazel Park
A dispute over how a chicken should be cooked allegedly led to a deadly stabbing on Sept. 7.