More work is being performed on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Donald Trump says the landmark was drained Monday so repairs could be made.He claims vandals are responsible for damaging the lining of the pool.But the project has faced several setbacks, including major algae blooms...
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The Detroit People Mover was back in service as of 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, after shutting down Monday evening due to a software issue. Officials reported Monday that service would be stopped for the rest of the night while maintenance crews work to identify the problem.Maintenance personnel conducted ...
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.Police release person of interest in fatal shooting at Great Lakes CrossingThe person of interest taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outl...
The consumer price index showed inflation eased last month after a spike in May driven largely by higher energy costs.The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.4% for the month. Over the 12-month period ending in June, consumer prices rose 3.5%, down from 4.2% in the year ending in May.R...
The highly-anticipated premiere of "The Odyssey" is officially here, with showtimes starting Thursday across metro Detroit.The epic, directed by Christopher Nolan, was shot entirely with IMAX cameras, the first film to be shot with them. It will be available to watch in a variety of formats in th...
More work is being performed on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Donald Trump says the landmark was drained Monday so repairs could be made.He claims vandals are responsible for damaging the lining of the pool.But the project has faced several setbacks, including major algae blooms...
Investigators say Cobb was going 35 over the speed limit in a Dodge Durango when crashing into a Chevrolet Malibu at 7:39 p.m. that night.
Health officials in Michigan say lettuce and salad greens may be behind a diarrhea outbreak as cases rise above 3,000.Lettuce and salad greens have repeatedly come up during the investigation into the Cyclospora parasite, but officials caution that other foods cannot be ruled out.Although we do n...
The person of interest taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets on Saturday has been released, Auburn Hills police confirmed Tuesday.The shooting occurred near the food court around 5:20 p.m. One man was killed — later identified by family members as ...
Road conditions in metro Detroit drive so many people crazy, but what can be just as frustrating is finding a way to repair roads with little to no funding.Teri Giannetti sent a letter to 7 News Detroit, asking us to look into the road in her subdivision in West Bloomfield. She wants the Road Com...
The Northern Michigan University alum spent 17 years fighting fires before being killed in the line of duty on June 27th on the Colorado Utah border.
For many people, this heat is an inconvenience. For others, it's part of the job.I was at the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center in Highland Park, one of two cooling centers opening today from 10 a.m. as the city braces for dangerous heat. Highland Park is even closing city hall today as a precauti...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Detroit has a new leader tasked with attracting national and regional retailers to the city’s neighborhoods. Mayor Mary Sheffield announced...
Families can swim at Belle Isle, but as temps rise, so do residents’ desire for more access to water. “People want to have a relationship with water, people want their kids to know how to swim, people want to know how to swim.” Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Detroit once had outdoor pools across ...
Stay hydrated, find shade and limit your time outdoors – and don't forget the sunscreen. When it comes to staying indoors and keeping cool, there are options available across the area.
Some spots in the region will have a heat index of as high as 104 on Tuesday.
A 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect today as dangerous heat and humidity settle over Southeast Michigan. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan from noon until 8 p.m. today. Afternoon temperatures will soar into the upper 90s, while oppressive humidity will push heat index valu...
Two 18-year-old men are facing felony charges in connection to a December 2025 shooting at a Waterford apartment complex that left another man severely injured.According to Waterford police, dispatch received a call around 5 p.m. on Dec. 26 about a shooting at the River’s Edge Apartments in the a...
A 12-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after they were attacked by three dogs in Hillsdale County, according to the Michigan State Police.Troopers from the Michigan State Police Jackson Post responded around 9 p.m. July 10 to the 1400 block of Mosherville Road in Sci...
A man from Cadillac was convicted by a Wexford County jury for sexually abusing a 5-year-old minor between 2018 and 2019.Michael Joseph Caillouet, 47, on July 9 was convicted of three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.Cailloue...
Two 18-year-old men have been charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with a December shooting at an Oakland County apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man wounded.Police have identified the suspects as Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, both 18.The shootingOfficials said...
A 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat returns to Southeast Michigan, with what is expected to become the region’s second heat wave of July. A heat advisory will be in effect for Tuesday afternoon and evening.Temperatures reached 90 degrees Monday afternoon at Detroit Metro Airport ...
The Detroit People Mover suspended service for the remainder of Monday night because of a software issue.Officials said service for the Detroit People Mover would remain closed for the rest of the evening while maintenance crews work to identify the problem.Officials said maintenance personnel wi...
Doctor Anthony Oraha with the Synergy Longevity Centers talks about why cyclosporiasis cases are exploding in Michigan and the best recommendations for minimizing risk.
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to grow, many consumers are apprehensive about buying and eating produce.Planted Detroit, an indoor vertical farm on the east side of Detroit, grows fresh produce 365 days a year from kale to broccoli to bok choy. The company grows ingredients for salad kits and ...
A homeless shelter run by the Friend of the Father Foundation on 9 Mile Road in Warren has closed after about a year and a half, according to the nonprofit’s CEO, who says the organization couldn’t secure sufficient funding to continue operating.Raymond Deloatch said the shelter recently began ta...
Jeanette Schneider, president of RE/MAX Southeastern Michigan, talks about why home sales are starting to bounce up around the region.
It’s a big week for the future of the University of Michigan’s athletics department. School leaders are set to review the results of a probe into the program’s culture after a series of scandals that could lead to the replacement of athletic director Warde Manuel.
The 22-year-old involved in a deadly shooting at the Great Lakes Crossing mall in Oakland Hills has been released from jail, the arresting police department said.
by JOHN SEEWERAnother week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won’t provide much relief. The National Weather Service is predicting that more than 90 temperature records across the U.S. will be tied or broken this week through Wed...
Residents living near Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit say engine noise from modified vehicles has become a nearly year-round problem, and state lawmakers are now pushing for new legislation to address it. Watch Meghan Lee's video report below: Michigan lawmakers push to crack down on loud cars a...
Brother Nature Host Jack Nissen joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan for a "Brother Nature @ Night" segment! The two talk about Jack's completion of his backyard project, as well as his adventures on the Huron River and at the Detroit Zoo.
The Department of Justice subpoenas New York Times journalists over their reporting about security concerns on President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Public Relations and a media analyst, weighs in on what this could mean for journalism as a wh...
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according to White House st...
The United States launched a third straight day of strikes against Iran Monday, as the U.S. and Iran sparred over the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump sought to up pressure in the waterway with the resumption of a blockade and new payments.U.S. Central Command said the strikes will continue ...
Comedians and podcast hosts Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ.
Are orange barrels the cause for bad business in Detroit? Construction season seems like it never ends in Southeast Michigan and for some companies, it's hurting their bottom line.
One person looking for assistance on Monday found the Warren homeless shelter closed, leaving her with no place to go. She's not the only one.
Despite efforts from its CEO and members of the county and city, a Warren homeless shelter says it is shuttering operations after running out of money. The head of Friend of the Father Foundation blamed 'politics.'
There’s a new push to protect vulnerable patients in Michigan’s five mental health hospitals.Legislation will be introduced this week that addresses specific problems discovered in a state audit.The Investigators at Local 4 have been following this story closely since first exposing issues at the...
Michigan is preparing to spend a record $22.9 billion on K-12 education during the next school year, marking the largest school aid budget in state history.Despite years of increased education spending, Michigan students continue to struggle on national assessments. The state ranks 44th in fourth...
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