The man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl while she was waiting for the school bus in April has pleaded guilty.Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, 48, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, one count of felonious assault, three counts of felony fire...
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Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf?Did you know 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf, and executives who play earn about 17% more than those who don’t?Golf isn’t just a sport; it’s a business tool. A lot of big deals and connections happen on the golf course, not j...
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.Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnightThe individual sought by deputies after allegedly fleeing and eluding a police pursuit in northern Oa...
It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.Michigan schools are getting a 2.5% funding increase per student. That means a school gets $10,300 per student, compared to $10,500 last ye...
American forces struck 90 targets across Iran, and Tehran fired back at U.S. allies in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, pushing a fragile ceasefire to the brink of collapse. At least 14 people have been killed in Iran.President Donald Trump warned the situation will worsen if Iran continues attacking s...
On Wednesday council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille, sent a letter addressing it to the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
The individual sought by deputies after allegedly fleeing and eluding a police pursuit in northern Oakland County on Thursday is now in custody, the sheriff’s office confirmed.Police asked residents to shelter-in-place around 10:30 p.m. in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road ...
If you own a Kobalt yard tool, check the battery before doing yardwork this weekend.More than 500,000 Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers and chainsaws are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Officials say charging the lithium-ion batteries through the tools' USB-C port while the batteries are ...
The man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl while she was waiting for the school bus in April has pleaded guilty.Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, 48, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, one count of felonious assault, three counts of felony fire...
Michigan State Police troopers are cracking down on speeding drivers in construction zones – and on Wednesday focused on northern Oakland County.
Michigan State Police troopers are cracking down on speeding drivers in construction zones – and on Wednesday focused on northern Oakland County.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell said Thursday. O'Dell, who descr...
Expect partly sunny skies today with afternoon highs in the mid-80s, accompanied by noticeably lower humidity. While most of Southeast Michigan will remain dry, a few showers and non-severe thunderstorms could develop this afternoon, mainly along and south of I-94, especially closer to the Ohio s...
On Wednesday council members Denzel Anton McCampbell, Gabriela Santiago-Romero and DPD Commissioner Victoria Camille, sent a letter addressing it to the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
This story also appeared in Planet Detroit Overview: The Michigan Public Service Commission oversees utility rates, including four pending cases affecting Southeast Michigan residents. DTE Energy filed for a $474-million rate increase in April — a 9.7% hike for resid...
I've reported on a lot of imposter scams over the years, but never one that is targeting a church congregation. See the full story in the video below New imposter scam targeting congregation of metro Detroit churchThis scam targeting people at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield T...
If you're looking for something to do this weekend without breaking the bank, Woodhaven's biggest summer party is back. See the full story in the video below Uncle Sam Jam returns to Woodhaven with music, festival, food and moreUncle Sam Jam kicks off Thursday with four days of fun, and it's comp...
Detroit city leaders sent a letter to DHS Secretary Mark Mullin regarding ICE vehicular pursuits in Detroit neighborhoods.
A Michigan State Police helicopter helped officers arrest a suspect during a stolen-ATV investigation involving the Troy and Detroit police departments.The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when Trooper 2, an MSP helicopter, provided aerial support during the investigation. Police sai...
The 128th international tour of Scholares Minores has officially begun, and Michigan audiences are about to experience something rare: a youth ensemble representing Poland while bringing the sounds of centuries past to life through 12 free concerts across the state in the coming weeks. Every perf...
Two St. Clair County brothers are accused of beating a woman, threatening her with a gun on multiple occasions, and holding her against her will. The investigation began on the evening of July 5, when St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a local fast food restaurant to talk to a woman...
A total of 37 cats have now been rescued from a Redford Township home following an animal hoarding investigation.Michigan Humane is caring for 34 cats removed from the property, along with two kittens that were born after the animals were taken into care. Animal control officials said another cat...
A Harrison Township woman facing multiple felonies in connection to a fatal crash in Warren two years ago was sentenced on Thursday to 9-15 years in prison.Prosecutors in the case allege that Diamond Glenn, 27, had been driving recklessly in the area of Mound and Chicago roads on Dec. 21, 2024, r...
Dozens of cats rescued from a deplorable home in Redford Township are finally getting the care they desperately need.The multi-agency rescue effort started two weeks ago. Watch the video report below: 37 cats now recovering at Michigan Humane after hoarding incident in Redford TownshipMichigan Hu...
Update: Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnightDeputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.The pursuit traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, a...
Oakland County deputies are searching for a suspect who took off on foot during a pursuit Thursday night, the sheriffs office said.The pursuit started in Green Oak Township then traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, Highland Township and ended in Rose Township, where the suspect fled on foot.M...
A search amid an active police situation in Rose Township where residents have been told to stay indoors, was ended early Friday morning.
A search amid an active police situation in Rose Township where residents have been told to stay indoors, was ended early Friday morning.
Police are advising residents in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road in Oakland County to remain inside their homes because of an active police situation.Update: Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnightNorth Oakland County Fire Authorit...
When they arrived, police say they found a man who was dead at the scene. Police are now investigating the incident as a homicide. One person has been arrested and arraigned.
All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic commissioners Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned her ...
Westland will remove its 10 Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras when the city’s contract expires at the end of the month, following resident criticism and a split among city leaders over privacy, data access and the technology’s role in policing.The cameras, located mainly around Ford Road...
Volunteers at the Elmwood Blessing Box, a food pantry in Westland, are helping people get back on their feet following a major power outage.Cheryl Presley of Garden City usually donates food to Elmwood. This week, she is on the other end. Watch the video report below: Elmwood Blessing Box in West...
FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss Jahmai Jones being designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers closing the gap in the AL Central, and the latest rumors involving Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin.
Oakland University Political Science Professor Nicole Mathew gives her reaction to the Republican Gubernatorial Debate between John James, Perry Johnson and Mike Cox.
Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses oil prices falling, stocks rising and the economy as a whole.
What’s actually coming out of your faucet? In metro Detroit, there are real reasons to ask — and more ways to find out than most people realize, starting with a free test at your own kitchen sink. fizkes/iStockphoto/Getty Images What’s in the water? Shawn McElmurry, professor and chair o...
A practical guide to understanding, testing, and protecting your family’s water If you’ve ever filled a sippy cup or run a bath and wondered, Is this water actually okay?, you’re not alone, and you’re not being paranoid. For Metro Detroit families, the honest answer is: it depends on your home...
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.In its monthly update, NOAA said this year's El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial P...
A man has died after a domestic dispute in Shelby Township Thursday.Police said they responded around 4:20 p.m. to Sandifer Court in the Dequindre Estates Mobile Home Park near Dequindre and Hamlin roads. They say a possible domestic dispute was reported at the home. Watch the video report below:...
One person was killed Thursday afternoon in Shelby Township and police are investigating.
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