For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
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Two people were killed, and a third was injured in a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, prompting a large police response and the temporary closure of the shopping mall.Dearborn police responded to reports of gunfire on Friday (July 3) around 1:25 p.m. at the mall near Michigan Ave...
On Sunday, July 5, Spotlight on the News will take a deep look inside Detroit's much talked about "Life Remodeled" community-driven neighborhood redevelopment projects. Why is the model drawing the attention of major businesses and being replicated around the nation? We'll ask Diallo Smith, Presi...
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
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.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.Update: Dearborn police describe what led to fatal shooting, leaving 2 dead, 1 injured inside Fairlane Mall The shooting happened at around 1:30 p.m. on July 3 at the mall near Evergreen ...
Cities and towns across the country are making adjustments to their Fourth of July celebrations as extreme heat grips much of the Northeast and Midwest.In Washington, organizers temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Friday, saying conditions had become unsafe...
Two people were fatally shot at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon. Here's the latest.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sidestepped speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run while outlining his views on patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July.In an interview with Scripps News, Moore reflected on what it means to be an American a day before the country celebrates its 250th birthday, ...
Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside the Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon. Two people were killed in the shooting, FOX 2 has confirmed.
Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Friday, July 3, as storms move through the region. Click here for the latest forecast from our 4Warn Weather team.Here’s a list of the alerts by county.Wayne CountySevere Thunderstorm Watch through 10 p.m. FridayExtreme Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Fr...
Three people were shot, one person was killed in a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.WAYNE COUNTY – Dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, skin rashes, gastrointestinal illnesses.Hanady Nasser-Beydoun, Pharmacy Ma...
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
Officials confirmed with FOX 2 that three people were shot at the chaotic scene inside the mall.
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Dearborn police confirmed they are at Fairlane Town Center for a shooting Friday afternoon.Update: 2 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Fairlane Town Center in DearbornPolice surrounded the mall located near Evergreen Road and Michigan Avenue on July 3 at around 2 p.m.Dearborn police said the scen...
Three people have been shot and two of them have died after an altercation at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Thursday afternoon.The shooting happened around 1:25 p.m. Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin provides details in the video player below: RAW VIDEO: Chief Issa Shahin updates the shootings...
Director of "Play or Get Played," Stoney Watts, joins Brandon Hudson in the studio to preview his newly released directorial debut and discuss his journey in the filmmaking industry.
The suspect accused of fatally stabbing someone inside their home before livestreaming the six-hour police standoff leading to their arrest was bound over last week on first-degree murder.Dominick Robinson, 31, has remained in custody at the Macomb County Jail on a $2 million bond since Dec. 12, ...
President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act one year ago, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Scripps News the law has helped lower Medicaid costs and reduce fraud.Oz claimed the Trump administration has prevented $42 billion in fr...
Lawmakers in Lansing have passed a $75 billion state budget with no new tax increases for the fiscal year after an overnight session.
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend urging Americans to protect themselves against mosquito bites.Federal health officials say West Nile virus cases are at a two-decade high to start 2026, with 48 cases reported through the end of Ju...
A lawsuit aiming to prevent the reopening of a nuclear power plant in Southwest Michigan was dismissed in a federal court last week.The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three environmental groups last fall in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, alleges that an exemption issue...
An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by a doctor, according to police records.A police report and body camera video reviewed by investigators with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix show that two Gilbert police officers saw signs o...
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is putting a festive spin on a classic dessert. This no-bake treat combines the flavors of tiramisu, cannoli and berry trifle into one easy-to-make dessert.Cannoli Cream Cookie Berry Trifle Whipped Cr...
President Donald Trump is returning to Mount Rushmore today to mark Americas 250th birthday with a flyover, remarks and a fireworks show.His last visit, in 2020, came during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.The president has joked in the past that ...
The Social Security Administration announced that it will issue limited-edition commemorative Social Security cards to children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.The commemorative cards will function the same as stand...
Michigan parasite cases nearly double in 3 days A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan is accelerating rapidly, state officials say. Cases nearly doubled in three days: 174 Tuesday, 228 Wednesday, more than 300 by Thursday—all tied to infections since June 22, roughly six times the state’s typical...
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of its traditional Ne...
Michigan lawmakers worked throughout the night and passed a fiscal year 2027 budget on Friday morning.Legislators from both sides of the aisle touted the passage of the $75.2 billion budget, that also includes a general fund total of $14.1 billion and a school aid budget of $19.8 billion.Todays b...
Michigan’s annual budget for next year is on it’s way to the governor’s desk for final approval after an all-night legislative session to finalize the state’s finances for fiscal year 2026-27.After missing the July 1 deadline to pass the annual budget, state legislators worked through the night t...
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
There are several metro Detroit beaches closed Friday leading into the Fourth of July weekend due to high bacteria levels.According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy's Beachguard portal, six beaches are closed as of 9 a.m. on Friday, July 3.The beaches are: St. Cla...
This holiday weekend comes with two big milestones. America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and the National Cherry Festival turns 100.The festival’s roots go back to 1910 when cherry growers held “Blessing of the Blossoms” ceremonies to honor the harvest.By 1925, it was of...
Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.It starts in 1715 — when French soldiers built Fort Michilimackinac in what is now Mackinaw Cit...
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.11-year-old girl missing after evening boat ride in Lake Erie, man found deadCrews are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing in Lake Erie. Authorities said the investig...
It’s one of the most important documents ever written. This year, it turns 250 years old.The document made us a country and gave us rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But how many of us really understand where those words came from or why they still matter today?We got a littl...
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