A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition cre...
With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside...
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes....
The U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail will one day offer an unbroken path along the entirety of our shorelines that touch the lakes in the U.S. While a good chunk of the proposed path is complete, a lot of work remains....
A former golf course in northwest Detroit has been transformed into a new public park, giving neighbors a place to connect with nature close to home. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Rogell Park opens in northwest Detroit on former golf course siteCity officials and communi...
The South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market is navigating a challenging season as ongoing construction on Pontiac Trail has cut vendor numbers by 45% to 50% and reduced the number of patrons visiting the downtown market. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: South Lyon farmers mar...
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A former private golf course along 7 Mile Road and Berg Road has quietly transformed into one of Detroit’s newest public green spaces, a 98-acre nature park that neighbors hope will become a signature recreation destination for the city.“It was just, simply, happy,” said Steve Ed...
In the future, the Great Lakes will have a continuous unbroken trail that spans the entire shoreline. It will connect to a similar network on Canada's side, offering a new way to explore Michigan and the rest of the shoreline. Also on Brother Nature, the trail challenge available...
John Vanderhaagen, from the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, joins Ronia Shamona to talk about the new Chihuly exhibit.
Barbara Barefield, from People of Palmer Park, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about this year's Log Cabin Day. If you're looking to volunteer, you can visit - logcabinday2026.eventbrite.com or peopleofpalmerpark.org LOGCABINDAY2026.EVENTBRITE.COM PEOPLEFORPALMERPARK.ORG...
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Construction is getting underway on a new community center on Detroit's west side that city leaders say will bring major resources to children and families in the area.City leaders and the Detroit Pistons celebrated the start of construction Thursday for the new $20 million Brenn...
Apple has hiked prices on some of its most popular products, including the MacBook and iPad, because of the rising costs of memory and storage chips sparked by the AI boom.Beginning immediately, the price increases affect the Neo, its entry level MacBook thats now priced at $699 ...
A new restaurant, brewery, market and more opening in Lapeer County aims to be a destination for metro Detroiters who want to escape to nature.Bottom Creek is located in North Branch, about an hour and a half north of Detroit, on 500 acres of property originally bought by the own...
The Lake Orion Jubilee returns this year, beginning June 25, at a new location.The annual event, hosted by the Lake Orion Lions, usually takes place in downtown Lake Orion, but this year, it will be held in Orion Township.The carnival will be held at Civic Center Park on Joslyn R...
The state is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to projects in five Michigan cities that are expected to create approximately 80 jobs and 378 new housing units.Funded through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment ...
Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.Residents describe life under a ‘drone runway’Joshua Brent lives nea...
The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the coun...
The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development, confirmed to The Associated Pr...
A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not...
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas...
It's supposed to be a safe space for kids and families, not for graffiti and destruction. That's exactly what happened at Harris Park over the winter. Graffiti was sprayed all over the field house and street signs. Wood was torn down and rails were broken. All of this has been co...
Fans will soon have the opportunity to attend the Detroit Lions’ 2026 Training Camp.The Training Camp will be held at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park from Aug. 2 through Aug. 19.Tickets are required to attend Training Camp. Fans can claim their free tickets, limited t...
Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall ...
Translation services done in partnership with El Central Hispanic News This story was originally published by El Central. For over a century, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has been world-renowned for the immaculate acoustics of Orchestra Hall, but ...
Residents are raising concerns about air quality, well water, road safety, and home values as the Levy Company's 400-acre sand and gravel mine proposal moves toward a township council discussion. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Springfield Township gravel mine proposal div...
A national environmental advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the deaths of birds at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.The Center for Biological Diversity said it is aware of three birds, including a duckling, that have died in and around the pool, which recentl...
Former residents of Vista Maria gathered Tuesday evening in Allen Park for what organizers described as the largest survivor meet-up since a lawsuit was filed accusing the Dearborn Heights nonprofit of years of abuse and systemic failures.The meeting at The Prestige Banquet Hall ...
The Detroit Lions have released their training camp schedule, with five practices available to the public to see.The schedule is below in full, with days in italics only available for Lions season ticket holders: Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday...
A Dearborn Heights man facing 11 felonies in connection to an April 2025 hit-and-run in Highland Park was convicted by a jury this week on seven of the charges.Auorahem Jatoo Safar, 32, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of assault with intent to murder, one count of tamper...
Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has dropped out of the 2026 race for governor and endorsed Rep. John James.Nesbitt, who has served as a state senator since 2018, announced the suspension of his campaign on social media on June 23."I am suspending my campaign and pr...
A new sports bar that has been popping up in Detroit over the past couple of years is officially beginning a campaign to get a permanent location.Bar IX will launch its crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, June 30 at the Detroit Shipping Company in Midtown. They'll have women's spor...
After a soggy start to the week, sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Southeast Michigan today. Highs will climb into the 70s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies, making it a perfect day to spend time outdoors. Whether you’re heading to a local park, taking a walk,...
A $20 million development is bringing new housing and business opportunities to northwest Detroit.Leaders in the Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood celebrated the opening of Minock Park Place Monday at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Minock Street the former site of a va...
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in his campaign for Michigan governor, calling him a strong candidate who can deliver results for the state.Trump announced his endorsement on Truth Social on Monday (June 22), describing James as an “America First Congress...
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Club Heaven was the underground after-hours spot where people in the Black LGBTQ community came to feel like they belonged. Located on Woodward and Seven Mile, across the street from the historically gay neighborhood of Palmer Park, the club was ...
The City of Oak Park is inviting community members to join city officials on Monday at the grand opening of Oakland County’s newest park, Oak Park Woods.Located on the northern 17 acres of David H. Shepherd Park, at Northfield Boulevard and Church Street, the newly renovated spac...
As the nation prepares for a red, white and blue July 4 celebration, the White House is responding to a problem of a different hue: a verdant Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rife with algae.At Trumps urging, federal officials this spring undertook a renovation project aimed at b...
The National Park Service confirmed that three people died from heat-related illnesses in two separate incidents last week at Grand Canyon National Park.Officials said both incidents involved hikers found on trails within the park. The first death occurred June 12 and involved a ...
Amid the Iran War, the Russia/Ukraine conflict and domestic inflation concerns, President Trump is also maintaining focus on a topic closer to home.But after a Reflecting Pool renovation project cost north of $15 million, some area residents are not pleased with the result.As was...
Detroiters celebrated Juneteenth Friday from the riverfront to the heart of downtown, with two major festivals drawing crowds to Hart Plaza and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Hundreds celebrating Juneteenth in Downtown DetroitThe Hart o...
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood wasn’t just a player at a recent youth football camp in Saline — he was a coach. Underwood teamed up with FlexWork Sports to run the camp, teaching kids the basic skills they need to succeed on and off the field.The camp gave kids a chance to ...
Westland is opening a new $12 million park and amphitheater, transforming a former blighted property into a community space with rock climbing, nature trails, and a concert venue. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Westland opens $12M Nankin Square park and amphitheater with free F...
The roar of an engine across the water is a familiar sound today but more than a century ago, it was something entirely new, and it was built right here in southeast Michigan. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in Ame...
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Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, We...
An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.
Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.
A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition crews were hard at w...
With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...
About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 to...
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula that will begin Tuesday afternoon and extend through Thursday. Over that time, daytime high temperatures will extend into the upper 90s. It will feel like 105+ degrees for those t...
This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election. The question of how to hold data center developers accountable is key to this year’s midterm election in Michigan. The current holders of offices up for a vote thi...
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Livonia. Yet this incident started with a gas explosion inside the house.
Hours before Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions, he was released on bond in a Florida court in his armed robbery and kidnapping case. His high profile came into play when the judge spoke about a lack of an ankle monitor.
Extending the contract or letting it expire is the question before Detroit City Council regarding the gunshot detection technology called ‘ShotSpotter.’
The four-year contract expires Tuesday, and Detroit police are pushing for an extension. Police say ShotSpotter technology allows them to do their jobs better, collect more evidence, and respond to scenes faster. Detroit police have made it clear they often don't get 911 calls.
Sunday around 7 p.m., a home exploded after Livonia police say 61-year-old Roger Zebrowski cut gas lines. But while the Livonia Fire Department was putting out the fire, Roger was hiding in bushes in the backyard. After he refused to cooperate with police, shots were fired, and Roger died. Neighb...
A Redford Township home was found covered in urine, feces, and garbage, as well as dozens of feral cats living inside. The conditions were so bad animal rescue groups couldn't even get into the home safely until Monday.
Firefighters responded to a call about many feral cats and a foul smell at a Redford Township home on Thursday. They found the homeowner and took him to the hospital. The home has been airing out since then.
A drive-by shooting has left a man wounded outside a gas station on Detroit’s west side.The shooting occurred on Monday (June 29) in the 18100 block of West 7 Mile Road when police said a car pulled up and started shooting around 4:30 p.m., hitting a man in his 20s.Police said the man was shot in...
Neighbors on St. Francis Street described a chaotic Sunday evening after reports of a residential explosion, a fire and an officer-involved shooting left their block swarming with emergency crews and police.Livonia police and the Livonia Fire Department responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis...
As southeast Michigan prepares for a week where a heatwave is expected to come, one Detroit nonprofit that focuses on keeping people warm in the winter is dealing with an unexpected setback.“The gloves are so soaking wet they’re irredeemable,” said Wendy Shepherd, executive director of Mittens fo...
It's going to be a scorcher this week with daily temperatures nearing the hundred degree mark in some areas. Without preparation, serious emergencies can follow.
Former Lions first round pick Terrion Arnold was released Monday just hours after a Florida court released him on $1 million bond.
Authorities in upstate New York are searching for Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism, who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and police say he may need medical attention.Nagi was reported missing on June 28 in the village of Menands, near Albany.Police said the child is nonverba...
Attorney and Sports Agent Todd Perkins joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the criminal cases against ex-Detroit Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold & ex-Detroit Piston Guard Malik Beasley. NOTE: Arnold was released by the Lions shortly after this interview.
Dr. Alex Schechter, owner of Burrwood Veterinary joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how to keep pets safe during extreme heat, as well as during fireworks.
The United States Supreme Court issues more rulings on a number of topics, including mail-in ballots and President Trump's firing of the heads of several federal agencies. Zach Shemtob, Executive Editor of SCOTUSBlog, joins to break down the rulings and what could come next.
Dr. Glen Clark, Emergency Center Chief at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss how people can stay safe during the extreme heat.
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.The team announced the move on June 29 in a post on X but did not provide further comment.Lions announced today that they have released CB Terrion Arnold....
Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona joins Ziad Kassab to learn more about the event, DMAN Foundation, and his efforts making a difference in the community "Salute Our Warriors": https://saluteourwarriors.us/ The D-MAN Foundation: https://mydman.org/
The remains of whales have been found in Michigan. It’s not a hoax. It’s not a joke. And I’m not talking about the Basilosaurus that lived here 37 million years ago.Much more recently. Not the ancient ancestors of whales, but species that are still around in the oceans today. They just happened t...
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Mike Palmer from Premier Pet Supply for summer heat survival tips
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins President at Charter Home Comfort, Brian Dube who breaks down all the things we should do during hot days
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins the owner of Bio One of Detroit West to explain the process of clean-up.
Health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases among Monroe County residents with illness onsets in the past week.The Monroe County Health Department said on June 29 that it’s working to identify a potential common exposure.Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by an ...
Nearly 60% of road and bridge projects in Michigan will see a reduction in traffic restrictions over the Fourth of July holiday. Here’s which sites are remaining active.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond on charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.Update: Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following arrest in Florida kidnapping, robbery caseAccording to prosecutors, Arnold coordinated and d...
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
All northbound lanes of US-23 have been shut down following a traffic crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Ohio border in Monroe County.According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near Consear Road, Exit 3. All lanes will remain closed w...
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Lions standout Terrion Arnold scored a win in court Monday, receiving a bond and will not have a tether.
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
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