The storms that tore through Southeast Michigan on the evening of Friday, July 3 knocked out power to roughly half a million utility customers statewide over the holiday weekend, peaking at about 320,000 DTE Energy customers. Winds topped 60 mph. Downed trees crushed lines across Detroit, All...
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Frustrated by DTE Energy’s response to widespread outages caused by Friday’s storms, Candee Smith turned to social media to vent after losing power Friday night.“I had bought food and everything, not just for the holiday, because I am like most people; it was paycheck day,” Smith said.Over the we...
The families of two 19-year-olds killed in a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn are speaking out, asking the public to remember their loved ones for who they were not the stories circulating online.Cameron Watkins and Keonte Seaborn were killed during a shooting inside the mall on ...
Gail Webster was beaten to death in her Troy apartment in 1978. The killer has never been caught.In 2020, there was a push for witnesses to come forward. Troy police said at the time they reviewed leads and followed up on tips, but made no headway.Gail Webster’s murder is considered an unsolved c...
The First Presbyterian Church of South Lyon is preparing to close after 195 years as a cornerstone of the community, bringing an end to generations of weddings, baptisms, funerals, and Sunday worship. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: First Presbyterian Church of South Lyon to hold final wors...
Families in St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes say they grew frustrated after spending the Fourth of July weekend without power, and some say the extended outage is taking a toll. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Thousands still without power in metro Detroit after Friday stormsFor some f...
Some DTE Energy customers say their frustration is mounting after days without power following Friday’s storm. Many are complaining that shifting restoration estimates are making a bad situation worse.Several customers said they have received multiple notifications from DTE with projected restora...
The Freedom Plane National Tour has landed in metro Detroit, with its special showing at The Henry Ford Museum this month. Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are on display in honor of the country’s 250th birthday.
Johnny Cannon, owner of Joe Louis Southern Kitchen, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss National Fried Chicken day, the impact the dish has on all cultures, and how his restaurants do it differently than the rest.
Tens of thousands of DTE customers in metro Detroit remained without power Monday, four days after strong winds and rain knocked out electricity for nearly 400,000 people Friday night. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: DTE crews work around the clock on restoration on day 4 of power outagesDTE...
A Virginia man has been charged with Second Degree Murder in the July 1 car crash that killed a family of four on I-75.
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has reversed his decision to leave the university and will remain in his role, weeks after announcing he would become Clemson University’s next president.The university announced Monday (July 6) that Guskiewicz decided to stay at Michigan State...
Two young girls died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning inside a garage on Executive Drive in Sumpter Township on the Fourth of July after a portable gas-powered generator ran in the enclosed space during a power outage caused by severe storms. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: 2 girls di...
Physical therapist, Derek Chan, from Henry Ford Health joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the recent rise in injuries related to pickleball, and how players can be careful on the court.
The storms that tore through Southeast Michigan on the evening of Friday, July 3 knocked out power to roughly half a million utility customers statewide over the holiday weekend, peaking at about 320,000 DTE Energy customers. Winds topped 60 mph. Downed trees crushed lines across Detroit, All...
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to grow, with reported cases reaching 572 as of July 4. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued additional recommendations to help prevent foodborne illness. Michigan health officials issue recommendations as cyclosporiasis outb...
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday.Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.Regardless of the inacc...
Kevin Guskiewicz is staying on as the president of Michigan State University, more than a month after it was announced he was leaving the university for a position at Clemson.Guskiewicz is a neuroscientist and previously served as the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...
Four Taylor police officers shot a man after he pointed a handgun at them during a traffic stop outside a Sheetz gas station and convenience store.The shooting occurred on Monday (July 6) around 11:40 a.m. in the 20600 block of Eureka Road. The officers had stopped a U-Haul truck that police said...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.Justice Samuel Alito, in a pair of one-sentence orders, deni...
Four officers were involved in a shooting with an armed robbery suspect out of Ohio on Monday morning when a patrol unit identified a vehicle that had been used in a crime out of Cleveland.
As part of America’s 250th, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Dearborn is one of the lucky cities. Here’s all the details.
An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency's one-time head.David Streever, who is a U.S. citizen, was on a trip to Finland when two officers showed up to his Rochester home...
An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained for deportation proceedings, his death certificate shows.Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, suffered "an adverse drug reaction"...
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the...
Detroit City Football Club, in partnership with Downtown Detroit Partnership, will be holding a watch party for USA’s match against Belgium Monday night.The watch party will be held at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Gates open at 6 p.m. on July 6. Kickoff is at 8 p.m.Beverages will be a...
When the high-rise where Noel Mrquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Mrquez, who happened to be at his girlfriends apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-year-old brother, his l...
Detroit rocker Jack White is making his first-ever show at Pine Knob this summer an even bigger event with a second stage, discounted drinks and more.In a post on social media, Pine Knob said that Jack White's sold out show will feature a second stage with music just after gates open.According to...
A Detroit man accused of fatally shooting two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game was found guilty of all charges by an Oakland County jury last week.Davonte Demetri Franklin, 34, faced two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of 20-year-old Sidney W...
An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.The blackout in the country of 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy and Mines wro...
Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of d...
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years."When drowning occurs, seconds matter," said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. "Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, ...
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
Eastern Market is hosting a new monthly event to bring people down during the week. Called "First Wednesdays," the celebration will bring live music, food, drinks, art and more to the neighborhood."Eastern Market is one of Detroit's most beloved destinations home to the nation's largest historic...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors?The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor's office and get their pr...
Spotty showers and cloud cover will diminish throughout the afternoon across Southeast Michigan as a low-pressure system and mid-level energy exit the Ohio Valley. High pressure moving into the Great Lakes region will keep skies mainly clear tonight and for the next couple of days.Today’s highs w...
Taylor Police shot an aggravated robbery suspect after he attempted to flee from law enforcement at a Sheetz gas station near I-75 late Tuesday morning. The parking lot was taped off and dozens of police officers were spotted around the area off of Eureka Road.
An investigation is underway outside a Taylor gas station after an attempted traffic stop for an outstanding felony warrant reportedly ended with four officers firing on the driver.Update: Taylor police chief gives update after officers shoot armed robbery suspect outside Sheetz gas stationThe sh...
A man who police say is wanted out of Ohio for aggravated armed robbery was hospitalized after being shot by officers in Taylor. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Armed suspect wanted for Ohio robbery shot by Taylor police at SheetzThe shooting happened late Monday morning at the Sheetz gas...
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