NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
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An ATV, a Jeep and three police departments all made for a wild chase on Detroit city streets and the Michigan State Police helicopter caught it all on camera.
Detroit and Troy police were trying to arrest a man they believe stole the ATV seen on your screen. You can see the suspect riding against traffic, using sidewalks and parking lots as makeshift roadways in an attempt to get away from officers.
Police say the 7-month-old baby was found in the backseat of the vehicle about an hour after the car was stolen. The child was taken to the hospital and is uninjured. The vehicle was found parked in a garage of a home that appeared to be abandoned. According to Detroit police, it was a state ...
A driver is dead after a high-speed car crash in a Detroit neighborhood Friday night.
The family of a Southgate man in need of a kidney transplant has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover travel costs as he works to get back on the transplant list after a medical setback.Michael Watkins, 31, has been fighting kidney disease for more than a year and has been on dialysis sin...
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
The FBI and local police teamed up to arrest and charge a Guatemalan man in connection with a Farmington Hills murder dating back to 2001.
A dog named Knowledge is at the heart of a heated dispute while he and two Malinois puppies that Detroit Dog Rescue called Detroit Animal Care and Control to pick up on Wednesday.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have overwhelming evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant.Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the ...
Kristina Millman Rinaldi is the executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue, and she is now furious because the dogs have been returned to the owner. The puppies were no longer on the porch, Knowledge was back in his kennel, and their owner, Darnell Cotton, is promising better care.
Shelby Township police say just after 4:20 p.m., officers were called to the 48000 block of Sandifer Court for a reported domestic dispute at a home.
A Detroit nonprofit is trying to recover after thieves stole hundreds of brand-new shoes intended for children from a warehouse during a summer community event.Northwest Goldberg Cares founder and executive director Daniel Washington said about 400 pairs of shoes were taken from the organization’...
The chase ended in a wrong-way crash on Gratiot with an innocent bystander's vehicle. MSP assisted Troy and Detroit police in the pursuit, which took place on July 1 and was shared by MSP Second District on X, formerly Twitter.
Perez was found in Guatemala after being arrested and fingerprinted there in 2023. The FBI tracked him down, and now he's behind bars facing four charges. Police say Machek was murdered in October 2001, and investigators believe the motive was identity theft. They say Perez used Machek's credit c...
According to a news release from the Canadian Government, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open for business on July 27.The release says that Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the bridge then, with the support of the United States Government. The bridge was set for a ribbon-cutting...
Brother Nature Host Jack Nissen joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the stinkhorn mushroom, a discovery he made in his back yard.
Detroit Tiger Eduardo Valencia joins rare company, hitting a home run in his first major league at bat. FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan break down the moment and discuss the Tigers getting back into the divisional race.
Former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ralph Rebandt weighs in on the Republican primary race between John James, Perry Johnson and Mike Cox, as well as who he's supporting in the race.
Before you take a long road trip, it might be good to get your car checked out by a mechanic. Ryan Seidler, Service Director with The Tamaroff Group discusses what should be done.
Huron Township is taking an unusual approach to clearing overgrown brush and it only cost a fraction of what traditional methods would have run.Instead of heavy machinery, the township brought in a team of 15 goats to do the job naturally, and residents in New Boston are loving the show. Watch J...
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is bringing free music education to hundreds of Detroit kids through a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Rock star drummer Chad Smith inspiring Detroit youthSmith, who grew up in Bloomfield...
After scattered showers and thunderstorms interrupted parts of Friday afternoon and evening, southeast Michigan is heading toward a much quieter weekend with sunshine, comfortable temperatures and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor events.Showers and thunderstorms developed mainly along the...
A Shelby Township family is grieving after police say a 67-year-old man was shot and killed inside his home, and his stepson is now facing charges including first-degree premeditated murder. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Shelby Township man shot and killed; stepson charged with first-degree mur...
First responders are on the scene of a house fire in Orion Township in the same subdivision of a gas explosion in 2024.
A tip from one Detroit man uncovered what appears to be a troubling pattern at a West Side auto repair shop.Motown Automotive Supercenter, located at Greenfield and Lyndon, is facing mounting complaints from customers who say their vehicles have been sitting at the shop for months with little to ...
One of metro Detroit's longest-running summer traditions is back, as the Wyandotte Street Art Fair celebrates its 65th year transforming downtown into an outdoor gallery along Biddle Avenue.More than 300 artists, local restaurants, vendors and live entertainment are spread across several blocks, ...
Over ice cream and shared laughs, two South Lyon High School recent graduates are showing what can happen when the social barriers of high school come down. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: South Lyon students' Best Buddies friendship shows the power of inclusionAva Klotz and Joe Balog have ...
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare c...
Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, evaded capture for nearly 25 years.Perez, who is accused of killing Gordon Machek, 56, of Farmington Hills back in 2001, has been arrested in Guatemala and extradited back to Michigan. The 44-year-old, who appears to be smiling in his booking photo, also smiled during his ...
On Sunday, July 12, Spotlight on the News will look at the case for Wayne Countys multi-million-dollar transit tax request that will appear on the August 4th Primary Election ballot. Why is it needed and what will it cost taxpayers, if approved by county voters? We'll ask Tiffany Gunter, GM & CEO...
Metro Detroit has seen a string of unsettling headlines involving young people so far this summer, from teen takeovers to violent crimes. Just this week, police arrested a teen accused of shooting a 5-year-old on Detroit’s west side.But some Detroit-area teens say they don’t want those stories to...
Detroit police spokesperson Jasmin Barmore said a 7-month-old boy was found safe about an hour after a carjacker stole a vehicle with the infant still inside on the city’s east side.The carjacking happened shortly before noon on Friday (July 10) near Glenwood Avenue and Chalmers Street.Police sai...
Sterling Heights residents racked up more than $22,000 in fines over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for illegal firework use, and city leaders say state law is tying their hands when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.Violations pile upThe city issued 38 fireworks violations over the holi...
Police say the 7-month-old baby was found in the backseat of the vehicle about an hour after the car was stolen. The child was taken to the hospital and is uninjured. The vehicle was found parked in a garage of a home that appeared to be abandoned. According to Detroit police, it was a state ...
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maines U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats pursuit of chamber control.Platners paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state's office.M...
There's been a lot of attention on the Detroit Pistons' moves in free agency, but that's not all the team is looking to prioritize during the off-season.The Pistons are planning to host two free community events later this summer, with their goal of "bringing together youth, families and communit...
Thousands of Michigan families lost refrigerated and frozen food during power outages from Independence Day weekend.If you’re on food assistance, you may be able to replace what you lost.---> Power’s out: What to toss, what to keep, and what was never at riskHundreds of thousands of Michiganders ...
52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by a federal officer Tuesday morning near Houston while driving in his van.But congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says the acting head of ICE told her Araujo was not the person agents were targeting.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation, R...
Christen Greenwood, founder of The Village Physical Therapy & Wellness, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live to speak with Ronia Shamona about the recent grant the organization received, and how people can take part in a weekend of wellness.
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