A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Programming Note: You can watch live coverage of July 4 events on Scripps News starting at 5 p.m.The Freedom 250 event will in...
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Fireworks and the July 4th holiday go hand-in-hand. But you have to stay safe while handling fireworks. “You gotta be careful, don’t drink a lot and use common sense,” said one man. Last year, Canton firefighter’s responded to dozens of fireworks-related incidents. In some cases, people had to be...
Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon on Saturday due to a right knee injury.The 44-year-old Serena was injured during her singles return earlier in the week in a three-set loss.Im heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again...
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Programming Note: You can watch live coverage of July 4 events on Scripps News starting at 5 p.m.The Freedom 250 event will in...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Salute Our Warriors will host its 9th annual fundraiser on Friday, July 10, at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township.This event will bring community leaders, veterans, and supporters together for an evening focused on raising funds for veterans and military families. This years goal is t...
President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the countrys ugliest chapters.Communis...
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Dearborn is ringing in the Fourth of July with tighter rules this year. The city has implemented a temporary curfew for minors and is ramping up enforcement efforts to keep holiday celebrations safe.Starting July 3, anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 10 p...
SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 88. SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 67.SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 82.SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies. L...
A lawsuit was filed by a Westland leasing agent and her fiancé, alleging pregnancy and race discrimination, retaliation, and illegal eavesdropping after a management change at the Waynewood Apartments.“It was terrible,” said Amanda Stamper, 34. “It was just me trying to survive and trying to kind...
Over 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported within a week in Southeast Michigan, and Michigan health officials are investigating.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are actively investigating the...
As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, one of the most enduring symbols is the American flag, and a special version of the Betsy Ross flag has been made in Metro Detroit.The flag is sewn in the traditional Ross flag style: the 13 alternating red and white stripes, the blue ensign in the...
A major gas leak that prompted evacuations and a large public safety response in Berkley has been mitigated, and officials say there is no longer a risk to the public.The Berkley Department of Public Safety announced on Friday (July 3) that the leak has been contained and the evacuation order for...
A round of powerful storms left behind widespread damage across Southeast Michigan Friday evening, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power heading into the Fourth of July holiday.The same heat and humidity that pushed heat index values abov...
A severe round of thunderstorms and strong winds uprooted trees and scattered limbs across Dearborn and Dearborn Heights on Friday, prompting crews in both cities to respond to blocked streets and safety hazards.Dearborn Heights resident Yassir Salih described how a massive tree came down and cra...
The city of Berkley has initiated an evacuation order and issued an emergency alert to not fire any fireworks near the area of Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris.
A Detroit school community is mourning the loss of a beloved custodian after a shooting at Chrysler Elementary School on Lafayette Street.Devin Burns, 24, was shot and killed in the school's parking lot just after 5 p.m. Thursday. Detroit police say three men got into a fight that escalated into ...
A major gas leak prompted evacuations and a public safety response in Berkley.Update: Berkley gas leak contained, evacuation lifted after emergency responsePer the Berkley Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page, the incident is taking place on Friday (July 3) on Dorothea Street between Morte...
Major wind gusts ripped through metro Detroit Friday evening. Storms lasted just 10-15 minutes but left a heavy trail of damage, especially in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights.
As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, one of the most enduring symbols is the American flag, and a special version of the Betsy Ross flag has been made in Metro Detroit.The flag is sewn in the tradition look of the Ross flag: the 13 alternating red and white stripes, the blue ensign in...
Two people are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting that left two people dead and another injured inside Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn police announced.Police said investigators quickly identified two individuals believed to be involved in the shooting on Friday (July 3), and both ar...
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce's brothe...
Severe storms caused power outages in Southeast Michigan on Friday.High winds, hail, thunder, and lightning hit the area as severe weather moved through Metro Detroit.As of 7:45 p.m. on Friday, DTE Energy reported that 264,840 customers were without power.In this article, we’ll track power outage...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."
All southbound lanes of Southfield Freeway are closed due to flooding in Wayne County.The Michigan Department of Transportation reported water over the roadway on southbound M-39 just after Warren Avenue West on Friday (July 3). MDOT said all lanes are closed as crews responded to the scene.Flood...
Severe storms moved through the area on Friday afternoon and evening, leaving more than 321,000 people without power at it's peak. That number has since dropped to about 238,000.Check the DTE Outage Map hereAs a safety precaution, if you see a downed power line, stay at least 20 feet away from it...
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
A growing memorial of balloons and candles outside a Pontiac home marks the loss of a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 Wednesday night, as loved ones struggle to process the tragedy.Michigan State Police said the family’s Chrysler 300 was stopped on the southbound shoulder of I-75 near Gr...
Garden City is launching a new Administrative Hearings Bureau (AHB) commonly called "Blight Court" to handle property maintenance violations faster and keep cases out of district court. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Garden City launches 'blight court' for faster code enforcementThe city's Co...
A deadly crash on Detroit’s west side was caught on camera, leaving one driver dead and another in critical condition on Thursday night at around 11 p.m.
This is a bustling intersection with a lot of businesses — one of them Big Moe’s Gas Station. He and his coworker saw the crash, called 911, and took the video you're seeing now. Detroit police confirm one driver is dead. The other driver is in critical condition and in police custody. DPD beli...
We're getting new details today about the driver who allegedly crashed into a family of four, killing all of them Wednesday night on I-75 near Grange Hall Road. FOX 2's Charlie Langton talked to the attorney representing the driver.
A Southeast Michigan nonprofit that provides free clothing and essential items to children affected by foster care unveiled a new all-electric delivery van this week. It's a vehicle volunteers say will allow the organization to serve more kids than ever before. Check out Evan's story in the video...
In the tight-knit community of Oak Park, Independence Day is more than fireworks and festivities.For many who gathered along the parade route Friday, it was a chance to reconnect with neighbors, reflect on sacrifice and celebrate what the holiday represents.“Everybody comes out in the neighborhoo...
Police say they were called to the mall at 1:25 p.m. They say the shooting happened after a fight escalated. Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside. Two of the three had died, one at the mall and one at the hospital.
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