Michigan gas prices surpass $4 mark as US-Iran conflict intensifies
The Michigan price is 12 cents more than this time last month ($4.02) and about $1 more than this time last year ($3.15).
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Detroit nonprofit helps Black developers turn vacant properties into thriving neighborhoods
Black Leaders Detroit has launched a building fund aimed at supporting developers of African descent with no-interest loans of up to $150,000, and training to help transform vacant buildings into homes in Detroit neighborhoods. Keith Buford spent 20 years as an engineer in the auto industry befor...
From hoops to hope: St. Cecilia’s Gym to be transformed into youth hub in Detroit
A legendary Detroit basketball landmark is getting a new purpose and a $20 million investment. St. Cecilia’s Gym and school, long known as a basketball mecca, will be transformed into Say Detroit’s second play center, doubling the number of children the nonprofit serves. Organizers said the proje...
19-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Redford man in Detroit
A 19-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Redford man last month, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced. Mario Carl Melvin Neal is accused in the June 7 killing of 23-year-old Kemajai Darden. According to prosecutors, Detroit police resp...
Endi Bala rejects plea deal in Macomb County attempted kidnapping case, shocking victims' families
What was expected to be a major step toward closure in a high-profile Macomb County case instead ended with more frustration for the victims' families. Watch Faraz Javed's video report: Endi Bala rejects plea deal in Macomb County attempted kidnapping case Endi Bala, accused of attempted kidnappi...
Severe storms, damaging winds possible overnight as cold front moves into Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan saw hazy skies and a few stray showers in the Thumb region this evening. As a cold front moves through, we’ll see a better chance for rain overnight into Tuesday. A few storms tonight may be strong, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Michigan under a Ma...
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. The second named storm o...
FDA false positive creates confusion as Michigan cyclospora cases top 6,100
The investigation into a severe parasitic outbreak has taken a rare and confusing turn for consumers. Health officials say 6,100 people in Michigan have now tested positive for cyclosporiasis. It's caused by an intestinal parasite that can cause weeks of severe illness. The Food and Drug Administ...
Judge denies Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to reinstate fired city manager
A Wayne County judge has denied Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to temporarily reinstate the city’s fired city manager, allowing the City Council’s termination decision to stand as the lawsuit proceeds. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Kim Smith issued the ruling in a lawsuit Alharb...
Congress races against August recess deadline as Trump pushes SAVE America Act vote
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have just a handful of legislative days left before their August recess to advance spending bills, nominations, or any other political priorities. President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would reform U.S. elections by r...
Shelby Township man charged in 2 attempted kidnappings flips off courtroom gallery before being escorted out
A Macomb County man accused of attempting to kidnap two young girls was going to render a plea on Monday and then flipped off the courtroom gallery before being escorted out. Endi Bala, of Shelby Township, is charged with attempting to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Clinton Township and a 7-year-ol...
Selfridge service members attacked by Iranian missiles during Middle East deployment
Video shows the moments that Iranian missiles hit locations where U.S. service members from Selfridge were deployed.
Michigan State Police seek public’s help after child is critically injured in Oakland County hit-and-run
Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run investigation that left a child hospitalized in critical condition. Police said the young boy was struck by a vehicle Sunday (July 20) around 11:15 p.m. on 8 Mile Road near Wyoming, but investigators have not been able to det...
Service members of Selfridge come under fire from Iranian missiles
Service members from Selfridge Air National Guard Base who have been deployed to Iran took fire and lost belongings during an attack, the father of one of the soldiers said.
Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks to birds, expert warns
Wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the region is raising concerns beyond human health wildlife specialists say birds face serious risks from the lingering haze, and some are already showing troubling symptoms. Georgianna Ritenour, a bird rehabilitation assistant at the Bird Center of Michigan, sa...
Trump says Netanyahu won't face arrest if he visits NYC, downplaying Mamdani's threat
President Donald Trump is insisting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the U.S., pushing back on threats from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Netanyahu won't be arrested "in any way, shape, or form" if...
‘He loved his life’: Friends demand answers after Detroit mentor severely injured at Blissfest
Lonn Hartman is alert, getting stronger every day, and communicating with those closest to him as investigators continue working to determine how the Detroit mentor suffered severe injuries at the Blissfest Music Festival. Hartman was found with serious lacerations to his neck during the festival...
Blissfest attack on Auburn Hills man may have been hate crime, family say
The night before Lonn Hartman's body was found hanging out of his tent, the 37-year-old had sent a text message to his family that he did not feel safe. The next morning, he had lacerations near his neck and had lost several pints of blood.
$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Gun store robbery suspect in custody after shots fired outside Southfield store
A suspect is in custody after two firearms were stolen from a Southfield gun store Sunday afternoon, triggering a chaotic scene that included gunfire outside the store near 8 Mile and Beech. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Gun store robbery suspect in custody after shots fired outside Southfie...
Deed fraud is ‘growing crime wave’: What to know
Two Metro Detroit women will spend years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing properties from Detroiters facing potential tax foreclosure. According to federal prosecutors, Zina Thomas and Jontae Jackson, stole around 100 properties in Detroit worth an estimated $6.4 million. Thoma...
Lake St. Clair algae muck pilot program to launch this fall at shoreline locations
State and local leaders announced a three-year pilot program to begin removing algae muck from Lake St. Clair shorelines this fall, offering hope to residents who have dealt with closed beaches, foul odors and limited access to the water for years. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Lake St. Cla...
Livonia City Council considers adding Zoom access for residents unable to attend meetings in person
Some residents in Livonia say physically attending city council meetings is a challenge, particularly for those with disabilities. Now, city leaders are looking at ways to make participation more accessible. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Livonia council weighs Zoom access for residents wi...
Village of Holly issues boil water advisory after water main break
The Village of Holly has issued a village-wide boil water advisory effective immediately following a water main break on Marion Drive. The advisory issued on Monday (July 20) applies to all Village water customers as a precaution while crews work to address the issue and restore normal water syst...
Metro Detroit man hospitalized after brutal attack at Michigan festival
Lonn Hartman, 37, was brutally attacked while attending a Bliss Fest in Harbor Springs, his friends say. He was discovered with two large lacerations around his collar bone early Sunday morning. Friends of Hartman say the attack could be a hate crime.
Detroit native talks being a chess master for International Chess Day
James Canty III, joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss his journey as a FIDE chess master, and how Detroit has impacted his experiences. Canty now streams his matches while giving back to the community at the same time.
New documentary takes a closer look at the impacts of Lyme disease
Annette Jackson visits Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about her personal journey with Lyme disease, and how it has lead her to produce a documentary titled, "Unseen."
Child critically injured in hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming, driver still at large
A child is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming Sunday night. Michigan State Police say a driver struck the child while he was trying to cross the road around 11:17 p.m. Sunday before fleeing the scene. The child, described by police as a y...
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations be...
Detroit Fire Department lieutenant on leave following federal child pornography charges
A Detroit Fire Department lieutenant is facing federal charges after investigators alleged he attempted to receive and possessed sexually explicit images involving children. Federal prosecutors charged Lt. Derek McMenemy with attempted receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornogra...
Tropical Storm Bertha moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
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Trump orders 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in push to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered additional strikes on Iran, the military announced Monday, marking the 10th consecutive night of U.S. attacks in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz a critical waterway that typically sees about 20% of the world's oil pass through it. "Today at 4 p.m. ET, U.S....
102nd Bayview Mackinac Races
Lauren Edwards joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to give us a look into the Bayview Mackinac Races, The World’s Longest Continuously Run Long Distance Freshwater Yacht Race in the country.
Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know as Cyclospora outbreak grows and recalls announced
Michigans Cyclospora outbreak continues to grow, with more than 6,100 cases now reported and 102 hospitalizations. Many Michiganders are wondering how much longer this could last. Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know as Cyclospora outbreak grows and recalls announced Even after recalls have been announced...
The hidden cost of saying "sorry" too much
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona speaks with Author & Speaker Emily Lampkin on replacing "sorry" with more confident language
Detroit air quality improves as wildfire smoke eases: What the forecast says
Detroit’s near-term air quality is forecast to improve as smoke from Ontario wildfires clears out of the region. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Wildfire smoke exposure increases risk of heart attacks, respiratory problems, premature births, and long-term health issues like cancer and dementi...
Teens brave Bayview Mackinac Race on Lake Huron in 'sideways' rain
Haldey & Charlotte Langolf have been on the water for their entire lives -- and they had to battle a fierce Great Lakes storm during the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race on Lake Huron.
AARP Presents "99 Great Ways to Save"
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins AARP Bulletin Executive Editor Stephen Perrine to hear about smart strategies to help Americans fight inflation and rising costs
Drowning investigated at Stony Creek Metropark
Authorities are investigating after a kayaker drowned at Stony Creek Metropark over the weekend.
On the waves: What the Bayview Mackinac Race was like for boaters
Boaters in the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race faced strong headwinds - literally and figuratively. After 183 launched, fewer than 100 were able to finish the race.
How technology is tracking wildfire smoke in real time
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona speaks with David Lu on air quality technology and what to watch out for in real time. https://www.clarity.io/