Summer is a time for swimming, bike rides, and outdoor adventures, but it’s also one of the busiest seasons for emergency rooms treating injured children. Consumer Reports and child safety experts say a few simple precautions can help families enjoy a safer summer.For Dr. Darria Long, a board-cer...
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A heat wave can be dangerous for anyone, but some everyday prescription and over-the-counter medications can make it harder for the body to handle high heat, increasing the risk of dehydration, dizziness, fainting, and heat illness.Below are several medication classes that are especially importan...
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for all of Southeast Michigan through Thursday evening.Highs today will be in the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies.When you factor in the humidity, it will feel closer to at least 105°. There is the chance for storms further north today, and the ...
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Summer is a time for swimming, bike rides, and outdoor adventures, but it’s also one of the busiest seasons for emergency rooms treating injured children. Consumer Reports and child safety experts say a few simple precautions can help families enjoy a safer summer.For Dr. Darria Long, a board-cer...
Michigan, among many other states, is getting hit with a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Here's what to know about the intestinal infection that's more common in hot weather.
Over the past nine days, a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases in Monroe County has grown into more than 170 cases across at least seven Michigan counties, prompting concerns by state health officials.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture ...
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
A man is facing multiple charges for allegedly driving drunk and striking two people with his car in Detroit, killing them.Nicholas Alexander Lee-Nathan, 29, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death and two counts of reckless dri...
A Clarkston man is expected to recover after a trench collapse in Orion Township on Wednesday.At around 9:41 a.m. on July 1, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Squirrel Road and Silverbell Road for a report of a worker trapped in a trench collapse.According...
Michigan high school students will have more flexibility when applying to colleges this fall thanks to two new state laws that went into effect on Tuesday.The legislation, signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in May, does away with the mandatory essay portion of the Michigan Merit Exam — a st...
Joe Tavares, Chief Innovation Officer with Resolute Building Intelligence joins us to discuss AI as we’re learning Ford Motor Company has hired several hundred human engineers after AI-related layoffs.
Police officers dispatched to the scene found the man and woman lying in the street and after medics arrived, the two were pronounced dead.b
Michigan’s Selfridge National Air Base has locked in major funding and plans from the president; here’s what the base plans to receive.Last year, President Trump announced a new fighter mission for the base.The plan will give Selfridge 21 new F-15 Ex Eagle Two Fighter Jets to replace aging A-10 W...
An agency has been helping residents across Wayne County pay rent, utilities, home repairs childcare and more. Now that agency is taking their services on the road.The Wayne Metropolitan Community Action agency is launching “Wayne Metro on the go”, a mobile intake unit to bring support directly i...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Michigan immigrant advocates and community members celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject President Donald Trump’s attempt to ...
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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.USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina watch party at Campus Martius: Everything Detroit fans need to knowThe World Cup excitement continues in downtown Detroit as soccer fans are expected ...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
A former corrections officer who served six months in jail for having sex with an inmate in her care and buying him a gold chain is due back in court this week after allegedly violating the terms of her probation.Cara Wozniak, 36, of Milan, pleaded guilty in September 2024 to having sexual contac...
The CEO of Priority Waste announced the progress of the company’s recovery plan following numerous customer complaints across Metro Detroit.CEO Aaron Johnson sent a letter to residents on Wednesday, July 1, outlining the progress so far on Priority Waste’s recovery plan after numerous communities...
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for southeast Michigan Wednesday, with humidity pushing the heat index well into the triple digits.
Extreme heat isnt just uncomfortable, it can become a serious medical emergency.There are three main heat illnesses people should know about.1. Heat Cramps: These are muscle pains or spasms that happen in the legs, arms, or stomach. They can occur after sweating heavily, and theyre often your bod...
For millions of Americans, the daily commute is a way life. It starts with a cup of coffee and ends on the open road. Two stretches of road right here in Detroit helped shape the way we drive across the United States; Both the Davison Freeway and Woodward Avenue Watch Ali Hoxie's report below Ame...
A 66-year-old Trenton man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan in Monroe County.The incident occurred at the intersection of North Telegraph and Newport roads on Tuesday (June 30) at 11:08 p.m.Investigators said Carleana L. Plyler, 34, of Newport, was driving a 2017 Chrysler...
A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity continues to grip Metro Detroit with near-record temperatures expected through Thursday before a more active weather pattern arrives heading into the holiday weekend. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday as afternoon high te...
During Fourth of July weekend many families are expecting to gather by pools, lakes and beaches. Here is how you can enjoy the holiday and keep your family safe.Five water safety tips for a safer Fourth of July1. Designate a Water WatcherAssign one dedicated adult to actively supervise children w...
Animal control officers from multiple agencies are continuing efforts to rescue dozens of cats from a Redford Township home after authorities declared the property an imminent danger to public health.Redford Township Animal Control responded to a home in the 20000 block of Gaylord Street on Wedne...
Nothing Bundt Cakes is adding a new limited-time flavor to its summer lineup: the Cinnamon Roll Pop-Up Flavor, available nationwide from July 6 through July 19 while supplies last.The seasonal Bundtlet offers a twist on the classic cinnamon roll, featuring yellow cake infused with a buttery brown...
Detroit’s City Council narrowly approved a $2 million contract extension for a controversial gunshot detection software following hours of intense public comment and debate. The nine-month agreement with SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, has sparked controversy over its cost and ef...
The City Council on Tuesday formalized its support for a Wayne County transit millage on the August ballot and urged Detroiters to get to the polls. The Detroit City Council resolution, spearheaded by Council President James Tate, notes that transit service is a lifeline for low-income reside...
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent.Kiros, a former corporate attorney, is the latest democratic socialist or progressive candidate to boot a Democrati...
Dangerous heat will remain the primary weather story across Southeast Michigan through the end of the workweek, with the National Weather Service continuing an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday evening, while the 4Warn Weather Alert remains in effect through Friday, as dangerous conditions co...
The Detroit City Council narrowly approved a nine-month extension of the city’s ShotSpotter contract Tuesday, following emotional public comment and a debate over whether the gunshot-detection technology improves public safety or drains resources that could be used elsewhere.The extension passed ...
Two rider-share passengers thought they were making a wise decision by not driving themselves after drinking. Now they are recovering from injuries after a crash, accusing the driver they hired of drinking with them.
Detroit city leaders, narrowly renewing a controversial gunfire detection system on Tuesday.
FOX 2 spoke with those passengers, two 20-year-old women who are hurt and upset but know they are lucky to be alive. They say the car they were in crashed into a parked SUV and then flipped several times early Sunday morning.
Tuesday was filled with climbing temperatures and sunshine that was hard to escape.Workers at a car wash in Southfield are pushing through an extreme heat wave while a popular Oakland County water park temporarily closed its doors due to dangerous temperatures. Watch Megan Lee's video report belo...
At issue is the price tag of the ShotSpotter program and whether there’s enough evidence to show it works as the city looks to clamp down on summer gun violence before it has a chance to spike. The renewal passed by a narrow margin of 5 to 4 at an impassioned Detroit City Council meeting today.
An Oxford family is turning heads and generating smiles online with a front yard American flag made entirely out of bandanas, just in time for America's 250th birthday.Leah Halloran created the display with her family James, Hudsen and Louis stringing together 72 bandanas in a pattern designe...
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor of the state Tuesday, beating out the U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a race partly centered around which candidate was better at challenging President Donald Trump.Weiser became attorney general in 2019, after serving i...
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