State commits $89 million to clean up Detroit, Kalamazoo rivers Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled an $89-million “Reclaiming the Rivers” program Thursday to address pollution in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, The Detroit Free Press reports. The funds come from a Monsanto PCB settlement s...
government
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield's Youth Cabinet is a 50-member advisory group of young people aged 14 to 26 designed to give youth a direct voice in city policymaking and community programs. The group has an event this Saturday that was entirely planned and organized by the youth ca...
News
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Local
The Breakdown: Following a mobility study safety, lighting, signage and accessibility upgrades will come for the nearly 40-year-old Detroit People Mover. A 2027 alternatives analysis will explore new train cars and potential route extensions to areas such as Corktown and Eastern ...
schools
Watch the Chippewa Valley vs. Romeo high school football game, presented by STATE CHAMPS! Sports Network, live right here! The game kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Romeo. Once the game begins, you’ll be able to watch live in the stream above....
safety
One person was arrested after allegedly setting at least eight DTE utility poles on fire, and police said the suspect may be connected to other arsons across Metro Detroit. Sterling Heights firefighters responded to a utility pole fire on Hall Road near Van Dyke on Oct. 2. A susp...
schools
Laltsha Cunningham from Gesher Human Services joins Fox 2 Detroit Live to inform viewers about the free financial education plus $750 grant for metro detroiters with low credit scores cam receive. The Home Credit Initiative will be held on October 8, 15, 22 and 29 from noon to 1 ...
schools
The annual Pink Out game will recognize three Plymouth-Canton students who’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
News
Actress Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role in "Animal House" has died at 79 — just one day before her 80th birthday, according to reports.
safety
Mike Palmer, owner of Premier Pet Supply, joins Ronia Shamona on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss an animal theft in Downtown Detroit. Police are currently investigating this incident from September 11th, when a woman and an accomplice entered the Premier Pet Supply on Washington Bl...
Local
Tonight was opening night for the Red Wings where fans got an early taste of Hocket Town with the Red Carpet.
business
Store co-owner Patty Alley told us about a young child named Chica. She was from Haiti and lost her cancer battle, but Patty still carries on her memory to help support other families....
Local
Christopher Rafael Gouch has been charged with 14 counts in connection to the Prest Street after-hours party shooting in a Detroit residence. Worthy said that seven people were shot and three killed all over a stolen cell phone after "a fight between women who couldn't control th...
