Recent news on declining test scores across Michigan has policymakers and community leaders looking for answers — and Detroit should be the first place they turn. Proficiency and absenteeism rates in Detroit are nothing to celebrate, but these numbers tell a misleading story about the city’s scho...
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A Flood Advisory is in effect for much of Metro Detroit until 9:45 AM following recent rainfall. Scattered showers will wind down early this morning, with clouds gradually giving way to sunshine. Temperatures will cool quickly tonight, with lows falling to around 40 degrees — a f...
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Local 4 The breakdown • Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses from High Vibe Trail Rides in August 2026, but were returned when prosecutors declined to pursue charges • Stable owner Lucille Ptasznik flatly denies the accusations of animal neglect and abuse, claiming that...
government
What to know about Proposal 2: Michigan voters will decide Proposal 2, the “money out of politics” initiative, on Nov. 3, 2026. The proposal would restrict regulated utilities, certain government contractors, and connected individuals or organizations from contributing to campaig...
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The breakdown: The Detroit Lions are launching a program that gives fans a chance to get $60 tickets to a home game. The new gameday ticket program launches Oct. 25. The Lions will offer at least 100 standing-room-only tickets for $60, with a limit of four per person. Tickets can...
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Trevor Prather, 45, of Croswell, accused of receiving sexually abusive child material, is scheduled for a federal detention hearing Friday after investigators traced a Snapchat account from Ohio to his home in Michigan. Prather from Sanilac County is charged with receipt of child...
schools
What to know: U-M is proposing a data center in Ypsilanti Township. The “Los Alamos” project would provide computing capacity for University of Michigan researchers and students. Residents are raising concerns about the planning process. Some neighbors say they were not given eno...
business
Local businesses in Rochester have transformed their store fronts into a rock and roll themed featuring legendary bands.
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The Detroit Pistons are going from a franchise full of questions to settling all the upheaval caused by the Jalen Duren contract issue.
safety
When the fight ended, police say Cohen went inside her home and took out a pot of boiling water. She then allegedly took it outside and approached the 15-year-old and poured the pot of hot water onto her back. The teen was taken to the hospital after suffering extensive burns. Sh...
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Residents along Joy Road between Livernois Avenue and Interstate 96 say they have spent nearly three months in the dark after storms swept through Metro Detroit over the Fourth of July weekend. The stretch of road has been without working streetlights, neighbors say, making it di...
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge....
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FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan break down the week that was in NFL and College Football, including Michigan's last-second loss to Iowa and the Detroit Lions beating the New York Jets. They also give their picks for week five of college...
