From high-performance race cars to timeless classics, the annual Troy Traffic Jam celebrates Michigan's rich car culture while raising money to support local educational programs. FOX 2's Ingrid Kelley takes a closer look at the popular event and its impact on the community....
Aron Nels Steinke is a cartoonist and former elementary school teacher who lives in Portland, Oregon. His bestselling and award-winning 'Mr. Wolf’s Class' series follows the adventures of a class of fourth graders and their teacher who just so happens to look like a wolf....
More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group announced Friday. The United College Athletes Association said as part of the push, m...
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Ronia Shamona welcomes Dr. Michael Greiner from the OU School of Business to discuss the latest economic trends, including gas and grocery prices, the stock market, artificial intelligence, and what they mean for consumers and major corporations....
On Thursday, a group of doctors from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services sounded the alarm that Measles is back as schools are set to reopen. It’s a distressing message about a disease they thought was in the rearview. “It is one of the most transmissible disease...
A 16-year-old from Troy nearly lost $900 to a job scam after receiving an email that appeared to come from his school and now he's warning others about the red flags he missed. "Of course, I needed a job, and it was through the school and I thought it would be valid," Jassal said...
Michigan doctors are urging families to make sure their children are up to date on vaccinations before school starts. Measles cases in the U.S. have reached their highest level in 35 years. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. If one person has it, up to 9 ...
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. Colin Gray's sentencing comes days after his son, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of p...
Are you feeling crabby or stressed? Or are you not keeping up with your responsibilities at work, school or in your relationships? The reason could be that youre spending too much time online, according to research published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. People who use the i...
Planet Detroit’s neighborhood reporters are local residents who cover health, environment and climate issues in their neighborhoods. The Lab is made possible with the generous support of the Kresge Foundation. An outdoorsy kid raised between Catholic schools and Sunday service at...
As interest in the content creation industry continues to grow, Ronia Shamona welcomes author and educator, Dr. Talaya Waller, to discuss Arizona State University's new content creation degree and why building a personal brand has become an essential skill in today's digital land...
Golf fans showed up Campus Martius Park for a watch party as a handful of PGA pros teed off from a five-story building in downtown Detroit, launching drives over Woodward Avenue to a green below. The public was not allowed to view the Par 3 event from the street, but some fans st...
With a new school year just a few weeks away, there is growing excitement in Sterling Ranch, Colorado, as the 2026-2027 school year will be the first school year at John Adams Academy (JAA). There's also another first on the horizon. The school is set to become the first in the s...
A judge on Tuesday sentenced a teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Colt Gray, 16, had pleaded guilty Friday to 55 counts, including murder, in the Sept. 4, 2...
Michigan’s next governor will inherit an education system in which students are struggling compared to peers in other states How will they fix it? Bridge has the answers from the four remaining candidates, who’ve weighed in on a variety of education issues Readers say K-12 school...
The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays....
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
We know back-to-school shopping season is here, and for many families, it can be one of the biggest shopping trips of the year. Between clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch bags, and school supplies, the costs can add up fast. That’s why we want to hear from you! Every family seems t...
Parents gearing up for the back-to-school season may soon face sticker shock as prices for classroom supplies and lunchbox staples have increased significantly since last year. Stocking a standard school supply list will cost families nearly 8% more this year than in 2025, more t...
Danielle Levine and her daughter had a sweet plan for summer break: they were supposed to spend the summer baking. "She's the treasurer of the baking club at her high school," Levine said, "and they were supposed to test out a bunch of recipes." But their 3-year-old wall oven put...
Last month, a federal judge blocked the Education Department from implementing new caps on certain types of student loans a provision tied to the "One Big Beautiful Bill." At issue: which degrees qualified for higher loan limits. Some programs, including law, veterinary medicine,...
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On Sunday, Juky 26, Spotlight on the News will look inside Teach for America Detroit and TeachMichigan. How is the educational organization doubling down on teacher retention and student performance by investing millions of dollars into schools across the state. We'll ask Armen H...
Skidding, panic braking, and limiting distracted driving are all lessons teens can learn this weekend at Willow Run Airport. B.R.A.K.E.S. is offering a hands-on course to prepare teen drivers for real-life emergencies. The free three-hour course is not driver’s ed. Instead, stude...
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday without having reached a deal with prosecutors. He had previously pleaded not guilty to charges in the Sept. 4, 202...
For more than two decades, Downriver Community Clinic has provided free primary care to people who are working or in school but don’t have access to health insurance. The non-profit operates out of a Henry Ford Health clinic located at 3333 Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte. Several tim...
After being closed to the public for more than a decade, the Detroit Children’s Museum is reopening its doors Saturday with new energy — and new exhibits — aimed at sparking curiosity in Detroit-area students. The museum, located at 6134 2nd Avenue, was long designed to serve as ...
With the University of Michigan losing its athletic director, what is next for the school after a successful, but tumultuous reign for Warde Manuel?
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support. They first stepped into Detroit 20 years ago. Those two deca...
This back-to-school season, families are bracing for higher back-to-school costs, as more shoppers worry about staying on budget. According to RetailMeNot, that number jumped from 29% last year to 37%. "A lot of people are starting a lot earlier just to help stretch out that budg...
New helmets, shoulder pads and football equipment can cost families hundreds of dollars, but the Detroit Lions Foundation stepped in to make sure that cost doesn't keep Roseville students off the field. The Detroit Lions Foundation, along with Lions legend Rob Sims, Roary and the...
About 100 students gathered in Detroit Wednesday for the first Youth Golf and Tech Expo, a collaboration between Black Tech Saturdays and the Rocket Classic, designed to introduce young people to both golf and technology ahead of the tournament's final year. The event brought tog...
University of Michigan faces significant leadership questions following Athletic Director Warde Manuel ’s planned departure, and transparency will be critical as the school works to rebuild confidence in its athletics department, according to award-winning author John U. Bacon . ...
Top-ranked football recruit Dakota Guerrant and his mother, Shalamar, join Brandon Hudson to discuss his commitment to Oregon, his role in reshaping the NIL landscape, and what's ahead for his senior season....
Engineering student, Alexander Nichols, joins Brandon Hudson to discuss the inspiration behind the medical device he developed to help treat his girlfriend's medical condition and improve the lives of others facing similar challenges....
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they're still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia hi...
The premier parking lot for the concert is at Pioneer High School, directly across from the Big House. FOX 2 was contacted by someone who paid $150 for a parking spot there and wondered if it was a scam. It's not a scam. In fact, that's actually a deal. Parking spots are now goin...
Ronia Shamona brings in registered nurse, Stephanie Esters, to discuss how to prepare your kids physically, mentally, and emotionally as we approach back-to-school....
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school. Justice...
A legendary Detroit basketball landmark is getting a new purpose and a $20 million investment. St. Cecilia’s Gym and school, long known as a basketball mecca, will be transformed into Say Detroit’s second play center, doubling the number of children the nonprofit serves. Organize...
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, ar...
On Sunday, July 19, Spotlight on the News looks at the educational impact of United Way for Southeastern Michigan's DiscoverWorks program, as well as Gardner White and Children's Foundation of Michigan's Bring It Home for Kids statewide initiative for early learners. Why do the d...
Brittany Harris, director for Heroes' Alliance - and student, Savannah Lane, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the solar electric cars built by their Detroit middle and high school students. This event aims to showcase student innovation, teamwork, and sustainability in act...
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlight...
Nothing Bundt Cakes is adding two limited-time desserts to its menu as summer winds down and the back-to-school season begins.The bakery chain is bringing back its seasonal Lemon Raspberry flavor from July 20 through Aug. 30.The cake combines lemon cake with raspberry puree and w...
A 43-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chrysler Elementary School janitor earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges against Kevin Flagg in the death of 25-year-old D...
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday, na...
A Detroit man connected to a deadly shooting at an elementary school has been charged.
It’s a big week for the future of the University of Michigan’s athletics department. School leaders are set to review the results of a probe into the program’s culture after a series of scandals that could lead to the replacement of athletic director Warde Manuel....
Michigan is preparing to spend a record $22.9 billion on K-12 education during the next school year, marking the largest school aid budget in state history.Despite years of increased education spending, Michigan students continue to struggle on national assessments. The state ran...
Michigan native, Alex Bos, is a Calvin University alum and former high school literature teacher who has published her fourth book, 'Alters: A Dystopian Romance' which is set in 2040 and focuses on Milo Greene's attempt at redemption while serving a life sentence at home....
The city of Southfield recently approved a $65.1 million redevelopment project to transform the former Blue Cross Blue Shield campus at 11 Mile and Inkster roads into a mixed-use residential community.Developers say plans for the campus include converting two former office towers...
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.Flight instructor Leandro Andrs Bertazzo, 42, was found dead following the incident, which took place in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturda...
Summer is in full swing.If your children are looking for a way to let their creative side shine while school's out, we have the perfect place.From painting to fashion to animation, The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is teaching a little bit of everything this summer. To learn m...
Michigan schools are expanding pre-K classrooms, saying they want more students ready for kindergarten Some pre-K providers are converting tuition programs to free programs The new state budget includes funding for 68,000 children in pre-K Michigan is pushing hard to get more ...
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is bringing free music education to hundreds of Detroit kids through a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Rock star drummer Chad Smith inspiring Detroit youthSmith, who grew...
Over ice cream and shared laughs, two South Lyon High School recent graduates are showing what can happen when the social barriers of high school come down. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: South Lyon students' Best Buddies friendship shows the power of inclusionAva Klotz an...
A registered sex offender who was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at gunpoint in Hamtramck in April has pleaded guilty.Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Friday that Donald Fields pleaded guilty to six charges, including: kidnapping, t...
It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.Michigan schools are getting a 2.5% funding increase per student. That means a school gets $10,300 per student, compared t...
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