Volunteers at the Elmwood Blessing Box, a food pantry in Westland, are helping people get back on their feet following a major power outage.Cheryl Presley of Garden City usually donates food to Elmwood. This week, she is on the other end. Watch the video report below: Elmwood Blessing Box in West...
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Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.The pursuit traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, and Highland Township on Thursday (July 9) before ending near Rose Center Road and Hickor...
Oakland County deputies are searching for a suspect who took off on foot during a pursuit Thursday night, the sheriffs office said.The pursuit started in Green Oak Township then traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, Highland Township and ended in Rose Township, where the suspect fled on foot.M...
An active police situation in Rose Township where residents have been told to stay indoors.
Police are advising residents in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road in Oakland County to remain inside their homes because of an active police situation.Update: Deputies search for suspect who fled after police pursuit across Oakland and Livingston countiesNorth Oakland Coun...
When they arrived, police say they found a man who was dead at the scene. Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide. One person has been arrested and arraigned.
All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic commissioners Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned her ...
Westland will remove its 10 Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras when the city’s contract expires at the end of the month, following resident criticism and a split among city leaders over privacy, data access and the technology’s role in policing.The cameras, located mainly around Ford Road...
Volunteers at the Elmwood Blessing Box, a food pantry in Westland, are helping people get back on their feet following a major power outage.Cheryl Presley of Garden City usually donates food to Elmwood. This week, she is on the other end. Watch the video report below: Elmwood Blessing Box in West...
FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss Jahmai Jones being designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers closing the gap in the AL Central, and the latest rumors involving Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin.
Oakland University Political Science Professor Nicole Mathew gives her reaction to the Republican Gubernatorial Debate between John James, Perry Johnson and Mike Cox.
Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses oil prices falling, stocks rising and the economy as a whole.
What’s actually coming out of your faucet? In metro Detroit, there are real reasons to ask — and more ways to find out than most people realize, starting with a free test at your own kitchen sink. fizkes/iStockphoto/Getty Images What’s in the water? Shawn McElmurry, professor and chair o...
A practical guide to understanding, testing, and protecting your family’s water If you’ve ever filled a sippy cup or run a bath and wondered, Is this water actually okay?, you’re not alone, and you’re not being paranoid. For Metro Detroit families, the honest answer is: it depends on your home...
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.In its monthly update, NOAA said this year's El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial P...
A man has died after a domestic dispute in Shelby Township Thursday.Police said they responded around 4:20 p.m. to Sandifer Court in the Dequindre Estates Mobile Home Park near Dequindre and Hamlin roads. They say a possible domestic dispute was reported at the home. Watch the video report below:...
One person was killed Thursday afternoon in Shelby Township and police are investigating.
Cyclospora now has over 1000 cases in the metro Detroit area. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea.
Staffers sprang into action at a local swim school, helping save a little girl from drowning.
As rain and storms make their way through Metro Detroit, some residents are still recovering from last week's weather, which left thousands without power. Meanwhile, a Detroit church and food bank were left in the dark since Friday.
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.
The defendant in Charlie Kirks killing told his roommate he wishes he hadnt done it the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, a recording played in court revealed Thursday.Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinsons ...
A father was shot and killed by his son in Shelby Township, according to a Local 4 source.Police said they responded at approximately 4:23 p.m. to a report of a possible domestic dispute at a residence in the 48000 block of Sandifer Court on Thursday (July 9).Upon arrival, officers said they foun...
So many of us love the water, but we also know just how quickly it can become dangerous — even deadly. Fortunately, on Tuesday, people were on hand who knew exactly what to do. Farmington Hills police and fire officials say they responded after an 8-year-old girl was found underwater at the Gol...
For years, it was extremely difficult for Jeremiah Johnson to eat, speak, and be himself. That changed when he walked out of Royal Chiropractic and Dental Clinic in Pontiac with much more than a smile it was a life-changing transformation. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Man gets new smile i...
Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
A free summer program in Detroit is giving middle and high school students hands-on experience with engines while introducing them to career opportunities in motorsports and the automotive industry. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Powering possibilities for young mindsThe National Motorspo...
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
Thankfully, many people came out and were able to get the supplies and resources they needed. Another church even stopped by to help, and then the power came back around 2 p.m.
Rare, century-old tiles once destined for the landfill are getting a second life and some are headed to a museum in Flint. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Artist using tiles to tell a tale at a Flint museumDetroit artist and preservationist Tim Burke rescued the historic Flint Faience til...
Doctors say the symptoms come from eating certain fruits and vegetables like lettuce, cilantro, and raspberries. Yet doctors have to do the correct test to diagnose Cyclospora.
State health officials reported nearly 1,300 cases of cyclosporiasis, raising concerns about contaminated food and water across the region.As investigators search for the source of the parasite, one Detroit farm says its growing process is designed to keep that kind of contamination out entirely....
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.“It needs ...
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.“It needs ...
Are you buying the right sunscreen? Local 4 spoke with a dermatologist who walked us down the sunscreen aisle to reveal what really works -- and what doesn’t.There are dozens of brands, hundreds of bottles, and labels that can leave shoppers wondering: Which sunscreen is actually the best?Metro D...
The number of reported Cyclospora infections has climbed above 1,200, with dozens of people requiring hospitalization as health officials continue to investigate the source of the outbreak.According to the latest case totals, more than 1,200 illnesses have been reported, including 44 hospitalizat...
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
Chesterfield Township voters will decide August 4 whether to approve a proposed Parks and Recreation and Senior Services millage that has sparked strong opinions on both sides. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Chesterfield Township Parks and Rec Millage divides residents over tax burdenThe 10-year...
As another round of storms approaches the area, Farmington residents are bracing for more power outages and some are asking what can proactively be done to prevent the kind of widespread outages seen just last week. Watch Ruta Ulciniate's video report: Farmington mayor pushes DTE, state regulato...
A man shot by Taylor police appeared in court Thursday from his hospital bed.He faces multiple felony charges, including firearm offenses and felonious assault. He’s also linked to two alleged robberies in Ohio.Cizquindrie Smith, 38, was arraigned in 23rd District Court and received a $75,000 cas...
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 – Gastrointestinal illnesses, poison ivy, bug bites, whooping cough, chicken poxDr. Ali J. Bazzi -- Pediatrician, Corewell Health Dearborn Ho...
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