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...
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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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
Southeast Michigan's public transit system is providing relief during the extreme heat by deploying cooling buses around the region to help the public beat back the heat.
A Detroit nonprofit is asking for community help after thieves stole around 400 pairs of sneakers that were set to be given away to children at an upcoming event. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Detroit nonprofit needs help replacing 400 pairs of stolen donated shoesNorthwest Goldberg Care...
Several Michigan lawmakers are backing new legislation to quiet some of the state’s noisiest roads by cracking down on loud and illegal exhaust systems.The bipartisan bill would give law enforcement broader authority to ticket drivers with modified or excessively loud exhaust systems and signific...
Does a $101,000 piece of land on Walled Lake interest you? Or maybe 80 acres of landlocked forest up north. There are 97 properties for sale in the upcoming DNR land auction.
Nearly a year after an alligator stunned visitors on Belle Isle, Fafnir the American alligator is growing fast and thriving in her new home at the Great Lakes Serpentarium. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Belle Isle's famous alligator Fafnir is thriving a year laterFafnir caused a social m...
Concerns about Lamar Willis, 44, a former music teacher charged with multiple sex crimes against children in the Southfield Public School System and later the Detroit Public School System, were brought to Local 4’s attention.Community members alleged that he is now involved with choirs again, inc...
Many families in Southeast Michigan are now seeing the impact of last month's heat wave on their electric bills and with another hot stretch ahead, they're worried about what comes next. Watch Carolyn Clifford's video report: DTE bills spike after June heat wave as families and businesses struggl...
A Wayne County judge was called on the carpet last month during a virtual court appearance inside an East Lansing courtroom. Watch Ross Jones' video report: Wayne County judge rebuked for trying to represent loved one in OWI caseJudge Cylenthia LaToye Miller was scolded by a 54-B District Court j...
Roderick Wright takes care of his mother, Dorothy, who has dementia and is in a wheelchair. She’s lived in her Eastside home for decades. Her water usage and bills had always been low until they got their bills for May and June, and suddenly they owed hundreds of dollars. They got a new meter, a ...
At 80 years old, Lamprini Karavidas opened a restaurant and she is working 7 days a week to keep it alive. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: 80-year-old opens restaurant in Fraser, hopes community will support her dreamKaravidas, known as Mama K, opened Mama K's in Fraser in February alongside...
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donations after supplies dropped 25% nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortageFor the first summer since 2024, the organization is declaring an emerg...
The U.S. continued strikes against Iran Monday, according to U.S. Central Command.The strikes, which have now continued for three consecutive days, were directed by President Donald Trump. The U.S. is seeking to "degrade" Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and civilian vessels in the St...
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