The first thing that hits you when you step inside the Newberry Square Apartments is the smell when you first walk into the building.It’s a stale, musty odor that permeates the walls and floors of the five-story building located just off W. Michigan Avenue in the city of Wayne. It has been withou...
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A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat will continue across Southeast Michigan through Friday before multiple rounds of thunderstorms bring the potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall heading into the Fourth of July weekend.A 4Warn Weather Alert remains in effect as the region faces a comb...
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the popes consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the har...
A man was shot and killed outside a Detroit elementary school Thursday evening.The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. outside Chrysler Elementary School.Police say three men got into an argument and that escalated into a physical fight. One of the men shot another man. The suspect is a CPL holder...
Less than a week after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration is taking the steps to cancel TPS, or temporary protected status, for thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. from at least seven countries.The countries include Ethiopia, Burma, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia...
A man is in custody after a fatal shooting outside an elementary school in Detroit.The incident occurred on Thursday (July 2) at 5:15 following a dispute between three adults outside Chrysler Elementary School, police said.Detroit police said officers from the 7th Precinct responded to the scene,...
This reporting was made possible in part with support from the Poynter Institute. The degree to which immigration enforcement has intensified in Pontiac was made clear to Elida Reyes at church. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Intensified federal immigration e...
The first thing that hits you when you step inside the Newberry Square Apartments is the smell when you first walk into the building.It’s a stale, musty odor that permeates the walls and floors of the five-story building located just off W. Michigan Avenue in the city of Wayne. It has been withou...
A Clarkston man is celebrating America's 250th birthday in a big way: by transforming his lawn into a giant flag display.T.J. Breil, known on social media as "The Lawn Dad," spent 12 hours painting an 80-by-30-foot American flag on his nearly 2.5-acre property, enduring temperatures that felt as ...
Johnson had twins, and only one survived after one twin died from sudden infant death syndrome. In 2014, Johnson’s mom was killed by a hit-and-run driver, and the case has not been solved.
R&B singers Usher and Chris Brown are hitting the stage at Ford Field tonight. Some special guests are also returning home for the show.
Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where mo...
The story of the first 250 years of America cannot be written without the story of American music. Blues, jazz, big band, folk and country, yes, but arguably no genre of music is more closely tied to the growth and evolution of this country than what is celebrated in Cleveland on a daily basis, R...
From Pedialyte to frequent breaks, DTE workers have a system for dealing with the extreme heat.
The heat has been extra challenging for first responders and those who work outside. And if you are working for DTE Energy out in the field, to top it off, your arms and legs have to be completely covered.
A Pontiac couple and their two young children were killed Wednesday night when their disabled car was crashed into on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road, according to Michigan State Police.Relatives on Thursday (July 2) identified the victims as parents Tieree Powell and Zakier...
Neighbors and advocates on Detroit's west side are continuing to sound the alarm over dogs being abandoned and their bodies dumped at Rouge Park, saying the problem has grown since it drew attention last year. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Neighbors demand action as dog dumping at Detr...
An act of arson caught on camera in Detroit left an American flag burnt to ashes.
A 30-year-old mother was killed as she crossed a busy intersection last night.
Grosse Pointe South men's varsity hockey coach Ben Warda has been removed from his position after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman on his boat while it was docked outside a St. Clair Shores restaurant. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Grosse Pointe South hockey coach faces felony...
Steve Harmon just moved in across the street in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood. He was asleep as well, but says he heard someone blowing an air horn, a guy on a bike, alerting the neighborhood to the fire. Steve jumped up, dialed 911, and ran across the street.
Two vehicles were involved, and MSP said the family had been pulled over on the side of the road when they were hit.
Sharva Johnson got off a bus and was crossing the street at this intersection against a red light. Police say that’s when a vehicle that had the green light hit her, and unfortunately Johnson died at the scene. She leaves behind three kids. Right now police are not charging the driver, and Johnso...
July 4th fireworks can be a spectacle worth documenting but getting a good photo of bright explosions in the dark sky is often an exercise in frustration.Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.O...
This July, Hudson's Detroit is adorned in a giant American flag. The original JL Hudson's building was also draped in the flag beginning in 1923, which long became a tradition.
As temperatures climb and air conditioners work overtime, DTE Energy says it’s seeing a surge in calls and is reminding homeowners that a few simple steps can improve comfort and lower energy use.“We’re buried right here,” said Gregory Pinto, a supervisor with the DTE Home Protection Plus (HPP) P...
Video courtesy: Bedrock. This July, Hudson's Detroit is adorned in a giant American flag. The original JL Hudson's building was also draped in the flag beginning in 1923 and becoming a tradition.
This Fourth of July weekend, two separate celebrations are marking the nation's 250th birthday and the differences between them have sparked confusion and frustration.America 250 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan commission created by Congress that has been in the works for 10 years. Its mission is to...
Four Detroit young adults are getting a rare, behind-the-scenes education in the entertainment industry, touring the country with Usher as part of a first-of-its-kind live-touring internship program.The program, called Usher’s Entertainment Industry Club, is a partnership between Usher’s New Look...
Willie Burton, who served as the District 5 Police Commissioner, is now running for State Representative. He sits down with Charlie Langton to discuss his previous role and his goals if he wins in the upcoming election
Pontiac mayor, Mike McGuinness, joins Charlie Langton on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the deadly I-75 crash that claimed the lives of an entire family. The suspect, meanwhile is in the hospital in addition to police custody.
Wedding Planner, Meeka Hughes, joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to chat about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looking to tie the knot, and what all goes into planning a wedding on this level.
Sonia Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Case Management, sits down with Brandon Hudson to discuss the concerns and the tips for families managing chronic care in summer temps.
Free agency is in full swing for the NHL and NBA! FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the Red Wings signing Viktor Arvidsson, the Pistons signing John Collins and predict where LeBron James could end up.
It's been nearly 10 years since someone shot and killed Alexandra Brueger while she was out for a run near Holly. The 31-year-old's murder is still unsolved. FOX 2 Detroit Live speaks with Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, a Criminal Justice Studies Program Professor, as well as Criminal Justice Senior Sam St...
London Thomas, 17, was last seen on April 5, 2025, when her sister dropped her off at her 23-year-old boyfriend's Inkster home.
Attorney Terry Bonnette with Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC discusses the laws in place to help protect teens during summer employment.
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brown and his company...
In todays Health Alert, a major review from the United Kingdom found that screen exposure before age two is linked to developmental concerns. Researchers say early experiences are becoming more digital rather than personal.The reviews findings are important because a babys brain makes more than 1...
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona checks in with car care expert Ken Huening on keeping your vehicle safe in extreme heat
Four members of a family including two toddlers were killed after a driver slammed into their vehicle while it was parked on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road in Holly. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: 'You destroyed a family.' Man, girlfriend & 2 toddlers killed in I-75 ...
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