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Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring for possible consolidation or closure due to challenges like high operating expenses, low enrollment and underutilization. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti p...
Whether you're hiking, biking, hunting or just enjoying the outdoors, summer in Michigan means sharing the trails with wildlife, and unwelcome pests. Experts say tick activity is on the rise this year, and one type can even cause a red meat allergy.I spoke to hikers at The Bald Mountain Recreatio...
A 4Warn Weather Alert goes into effect today as Southeast Michigan prepares for a prolonged and dangerous stretch of extreme heat, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect from noon today through Thursday. High temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s to near 100 degrees, while oppressiv...
Police are asking a father to turn himself in for questioning after they say he fled the scene of a motorcycle crash that left his 2-year-old daughter injured.The crash occurred on Sunday (June 28) around 8 p.m. in the 12800 block of Braile Street.Police said the father was riding a motorcycle wi...
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from noon on Tuesday through 8 p.m. on Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees with high levels of humidity and little overnight relief.Full forecast -->Dangerous heat builds across Southeast Michigan; 4Warn Weather Alert begins TuesdayThe mo...
The 2026 Thunder Over Michigan: Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong will happen in Wayne County.The event will run July 17-19 at the Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township.The show will feature military performers and displays in honor of America’s 250th. New this year the show will have a fas...
If you haven’t cast your ballot in Michigan’s 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest yet, have no fear — you still have time!Michiganders have one final day to cast ballots for their favorite sticker designs in the state’s official “I Voted” sticker contest for the November 2026 general election. Voting ...
As America marks its 250th birthday, the story of our nation's growth begins on the water. From fueling commerce and industry to shaping innovation and connecting communities, Detroit's waterways have played a pivotal role in America's progress. In this special series, FOX 2's Erica Francis e...
A teenage boy was hospitalized after being injured during what police believe may have been a drive-by shooting Monday night.The shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. near 16th and Magnolia streets.Police say when officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot. He was taken to the...
A 16-year-old boy was injured in a suspected drive-by shooting on Detroit’s east side.The incident occurred on Monday (June 29) when officers from the Detroit Police Department’s 3rd Precinct responded around 10:15 p.m. to the 3700 block of 16th Street for reports of a shooting.When officers arri...
Troy rooted startup Slate Auto is making big waves with their new EV starting at under $25K.
A distraught mother stood outside a Dearborn gas station pleading with police after her newborn was accidentally locked inside her car along with her keys on a hot June day.Body camera footage from the June 8 incident shows officers responding to the scene outside an Amoco gas station, where a ...
The Hofner family recently sent their decades-old flag to American Flags Express in Butler, Wisconsin, for repairs ahead of the July 4 holiday.The flag was recently sent back to the metro Detroit family and they are happy with the repairs. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Restored 48-star fl...
Todd Sowards, 58, has spent decades calling plays on football fields in the Downriver area. Now, his Wyandotte family is calling for help. They are searching for a living kidney donor as his disease advances toward Stage 5 kidney failure.Sowards was diagnosed with kidney disease last year and now...
The American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights received two threatening voicemails that law enforcement is now investigating as a hate crime.The calls came just two minutes apart and contained explicit death threats and demands that worshippers leave the country, according to Dawud Wali...
This all happened at the American Islamic Community Center on Dequindre Road in Madison Heights. There were at least two threatening messages left for the leadership of this religious and cultural center this past Sunday.
Police in Madison Heights are investigating a disturbing series of threats targeting the Muslim community. A handful of hate-filled voicemails were left at a mosque, and it has area Muslim leaders speaking out.
Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, We...
Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the...
An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.
Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.
Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaughs murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overt...
A church building that stood for decades at the corner of Williams Street and Chestnut in Inkster is now coming down. The demolition has sparked mixed emotions among nearby residents who say the vacant church had become both a historic landmark and a growing hazard.Demolition crews were hard at w...
With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...
In a closely-watched 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday the state of Mississippis law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day can stand as long as those ballots are postmarked on or before election day.Mississippi first passed the law in 2020. But...
About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 to...
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula that will begin Tuesday afternoon and extend through Thursday. Over that time, daytime high temperatures will extend into the upper 90s. It will feel like 105+ degrees for those t...
This story is part of a series by Planet Detroit on the environmental and health issues at stake in the 2026 midterm election. The question of how to hold data center developers accountable is key to this year’s midterm election in Michigan. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matt...
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Livonia. Yet this incident started with a gas explosion inside the house.
Hours before Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions, he was released on bond in a Florida court in his armed robbery and kidnapping case. His high profile came into play when the judge spoke about a lack of an ankle monitor.
Extending the contract or letting it expire is the question before Detroit City Council regarding the gunshot detection technology called ‘ShotSpotter.’
The four-year contract expires Tuesday, and Detroit police are pushing for an extension. Police say ShotSpotter technology allows them to do their jobs better, collect more evidence, and respond to scenes faster. Detroit police have made it clear they often don't get 911 calls.
Sunday around 7 p.m., a home exploded after Livonia police say 61-year-old Roger Zebrowski cut gas lines. But while the Livonia Fire Department was putting out the fire, Roger was hiding in bushes in the backyard. After he refused to cooperate with police, shots were fired, and Roger died. Neighb...
Two people are dead and a man is in police custody after a driver struck and killed two pedestrians outside a bar on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custodyDetroit police say the ...
A Redford Township home was found covered in urine, feces, and garbage, as well as dozens of feral cats living inside. The conditions were so bad animal rescue groups couldn't even get into the home safely until Monday.
Detroit sat at the center of the nation's battle over booze in the 1920s, with smugglers, speakeasies and the Purple Gang all playing a role in keeping alcohol flowing despite the law. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: How Detroit kept drinks flowing during prohibitionMichigan was ahead of t...
A multi-agency animal rescue effort is underway on Gaylord Street near 8 Mile Rd. in Redford Township, where dozens of cats are trapped inside a home described by officials as uninhabitable. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Multi-agency rescue underway for dozens of cats in Redford Township homeA...
Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and fireworks can be a dangerous combination, and Warren police are asking residents to celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police urge residents to take precautions with fireworks amid extreme heatWarren Police Lt. John Gaje...
Firefighters responded to a call about many feral cats and a foul smell at a Redford Township home on Thursday. They found the homeowner and took him to the hospital. The home has been airing out since then.
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