Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
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The training was made possible through a grant that was applied for and awarded to the Ida Township Fire Department. As part of the grant, the fire department was awarded a brand-new GSI Cofferdam Rescue Tube and a drill-powered rescue auger at no cost—specialized equipment designed to safely and...
Ali Abazeed serves as Chief Public Health Officer and Director of the Detroit Health Department. He joins Fox 2 to discuss how to treat patients during this air quality alert, and the best practices to maintain health over the next few days.
Taylor Farms de Mexico is pulling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market over possible cyclospora contamination — and the distribution list includes Michigan.Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them immediately and not eat them. Refunds are avail...
According to a federal complaint, Romeo Bajrami stole a Sea-Doo in Canada and then livestreamed himself as he drove it across the St. Clair River and entered the United States.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say.Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect ...
United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it was allowing passengers to change their destination for free if they didn't want to fly into President Donald J. Trump International Airport.An airline industry blog published this week what it called an internal memo suggesting the policy was in...
Hundreds of pairs of sneakers will be given away to community members this weekend during the annual NW Goldberg Cares HOOPFEST at Curtis Jones Park.
Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after ballistic missile and drone attacks on an American base in Jordan on July 17, according to U.S. Central Command.Four additional service members were hospitalized and later released, while others treated for minor injuries retu...
Augusta Township residents will vote on the rezoning of land for a proposed $1-billion hyperscale data center in the Aug. 4 primary — and a recall effort is underway against the elected officials who approved the project. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Augusta...
The city of Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) on Friday denied a Canadian-owned oil recycling company’s application for special land-use approval to rebuild and expand its facility. Aevitas Specialty Services Corp., located at 663 Lycaste Street, is...
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Daniel Washington, Founder of NW Goldberg Cares, to discuss Hoopfest 2026.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Actress Kourtney “NuNu” Thurman to discuss her latest project "Heart of Woman" ranking #1 on Tubi.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a nearly six-foot lake sturgeon was found dumped on a road in West Michigan.According to the DNR, the 71-inch sturgeon was found on Durham Rd. in Whitehall, which is in Muskegon County.Officials say the fish was dumped on the roa...
Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
With a significant blood shortage across the country, non-profits are desperately trying to boost supplies. Verciti Blood Center of Michigan hosted a blood drive on Saturday at Ford Field. “I love to help people and this is my way of helping,” said Cynthia as she donated blood. Another donor name...
A 27-year-old world record fell Saturday in London when Great Britains Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3:42.66, breaking Hicham El Guerroujs previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.Kerr made no secret that he was targeting the long-standing record at Saturdays Diamond League event in London. Earlier this ...
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for much of southeast Michigan through Saturday evening, with damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado possible.
The second annual motorcycle ride honoring fallen Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said will be held on Saturday, July 18, in Plymouth.Officer Said was shot and killed in the line of duty in July of 2024. Saturday's ride is set to begin at noon from The First Responder Memorial of Wayne County ...
The air in Detroit improved overnight and into the early weekend, but poor conditions may return again Saturday night.
As many U.S. states battled poor air quality this week because of wildfires in Canada, one Republican senator wants to impose sanctions on the country.Sen. Bernie Moreno said Friday he is proposing legislation that would hold Canada responsible for wildfire smoke entering the U.S. This weeks wild...
Ray's Ice Cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Month, National Ice Cream Day and America's 250th anniversary with a limited-time Firecracker Pop flavor, available throughout July.The patriotic creation combines Ray's signature Blue Moon ice cream with limited-edition Oreo Firecracker Pop cooki...
On Saturday, July 18, friends, family and supporters will gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Nick "Gilly" Gilbert, son of billionaire businessman and philanthropist Dan Gilbert, on what would have been his 30th birthday.Nick Gilly Gilbert passed on May 6th, 2023 due to complications with ...
From Dairy Queen to Cold Stone, National Ice Cream Day 2026 is serving up some sweet deals.
The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world.So why do Americans say "soccer" while nearly everyo...
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber.We probably have 60 votes, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting.Schmitt called the...
City Council and an oversight board are pressing Detroit police for internal temperature records and a cooling system plan for the Detroit Detention Center amid allegations of triple digit heat inside the facility and hazardous air from wildfire smoke. Detroit City Council Member Denzel Anton...
Free agent forward LeBron James is looking back on one of the most memorable on-court confrontations of his career, recalling former Detroit Pistons enforcer Isaiah Stewart chasing him during a game in 2021.Speaking Friday (July 17) during a live episode of The Shop at Fanatics Fest, James joked ...
Canadian wildfires have pushed hazardous air conditions towards Michigan; for those at risk, smoke can be dangerous for eye health.Local 4 spoke with Christopher Sesi, an ophthalmologist at Shanbom Eye Specialist in Berkeley.Wildfire smoke particles can worsen conditions for those predisposed to ...
There’s a type of food allergy you might not expect because it doesn’t come from foods like peanuts, dairy, wheat or soy -- it actually comes from tick bites.Imagine this: A burger is cooked the way you like. Next, your body is in full revolt with hives, nausea and vomiting.You think it’s the foo...
Huntington Bank announced this week that it will be closing 13 branches across Michigan by the end of next month.The closures span multiple counties in Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Kent, Grand Traverse and Saginaw counties.A spokesperson for the bank confirmed with Local 4 ...
Homeowners in Macomb Township got a rude awakening to what they said sounded like a war zone. Someone launched fireworks directly at their homes, damaging property and leaving debris scattered in front yards.The incident happened near 22 Mile Road and Card Road. No one was injured, but neighbors ...
Fast action by Detroit police stopped a shooting outside a funeral on the city’s west side Friday evening.The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Plymouth Road, where a funeral had been held for a man who died in a car crash.Detroit police Chief Todd Bet...
Spotty showers and storms are possible tonight across Southeast Michigan, but nothing severe is expected. With winds shifting to the southwest tonight, smoke does look to dissipate a bit into Saturday morning. We’ll see some sunshine with morning temperatures in the low 70s.A cold front moving th...
One of Michigan's most iconic summer traditions sets sail this weekend as nearly 1,700 sailors prepare to compete in the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race the world's longest continuously run freshwater yacht race.About 200 boats are expected to take part in the 259-nautical-mile course on Lake Huron,...
Festa Italiana continued at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights despite hazardous air quality across southeast Michigan caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.Festivalgoers turned out for the annual celebration on Friday (July 17), enjoying live music, food vendors, and traditional Ital...
Police say there is no threat to the public following a shooting outside of a funeral Friday evening. The shooter was among five people who were hospitalized. The shooter was arrested and will be in police custody when released from the hospital.
Crowds turned out Friday for the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport despite hazardous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.While attendees continued to enjoy the event on Friday (July 17), aerial performances were canceled for the day after organizers did not rece...
Five people were shot, including a suspect, outside a church in Detroit where a funeral service was taking place.The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. in front of Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Plymouth Road near Longacre Street. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: 5 people, including suspe...
A Detroit police officer shot and wounded an armed suspect after the man opened fire into a crowd, hitting four people during a fight outside a church funeral on the city’s west side.The shooting occurred on Friday (July 17) at 5:48 p.m. outside Greater Love Tabernacle Church at the intersection ...
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 – Breathing problems, cyclosporiasis, Heat-related illnesses, and dehydrationDr. Jaime Hope -- Medical Director, Emergency Center, Corewell H...
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