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Iran war hits 6 months as waiting game drags on
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal, but there has been no progress in ending the Iran War. Here’s the latest as the war hits six months.
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Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with Congressional Space Medal
President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts while outlining the administration's vision for the future of space. The awards were given Friday to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space ...
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DPSCD board addresses funding gaps, other issues within athletics department
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit The Detroit school district spends more than $300,000 a year on high school athletics, but one school board member wants more investment in younger athletes and girls’ sports. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti gave an update on the athleti...
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Catastrophic floods in Nepal and China kill over 500; 90 Americans missing
Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety Friday as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed more than 500 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Nepal's disaster management authority ...
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Great Labor Day sales at Lowe's, Home Depot, Macy's, Wayfair and more
With a trade war intensifying between the U.S. and Canada, some appliances and electronics could soon get more expensive. But Labor Day sales already rolling out could help if you buy what you need now. RELATED STORY | Whirlpool hikes prices again as Iran War, inflation shake app...
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Download BridgeDetroit’s youth zine: A Guide to Civic Engagement
BridgeDetroit spent the summer listening to young people and finding out what they really want to know more about. The result is an eight-page zine created in collaboration with and for youth who want to be more involved in their city. A Guide to Civic Engagement provides tips on...
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Fantastic Friday forecast before September heat and humidity
A fantastic Friday forecast is shaping up across Metro Detroit to round out the week. Sunshine and seasonable temperatures will make for a comfortable end to the workweek, with highs near 80 degrees and relatively dry conditions. Seasonable weather continues through Saturday, wit...
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Prices are rising on entertainment, but families say budgeting for fun is non-negotiable
Economists say inflation has cooled from its peak, but the cost of entertainment is still reshaping how families spend. From movie tickets to sporting events, the trend some are calling "funflation" is real and it's forcing households to make tough choices. Ari Shwayder, an econo...
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Detroit fans to honor Tim Curry at ‘Rocky Horror’ screening
Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will gather Friday night at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater for an outdoor screening of the cult classic. The event will also honor Tim Curry, who played Dr. Frank N. Furter. Curry died at age 80 after a career that lasted more than 50 years...
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Driver arrested after stealing ambulance from emergency entrance of McLaren Oakland Hospital
An ambulance was stolen from the emergency entrance of McLaren Oakland Hospital before deputies stopped the driver a short distance from the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Update: Woman stole ambulance in attempt to save overdose victim, according to ...
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Inkster man killed after box truck overturns in Wexford County 3-vehicle crash
A 36-year-old Inkster man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on M-115 in Wexford County, Michigan State Police said. Troopers from the MSP Cadillac Post responded to the crash on Wednesday (Aug. 26) at about 1:50 p.m. near South 47 Road in Clam Lake Township. Officials said the ...
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Man accused of breaking into multiple homes in Oakland County pleads guilty
A man accused of breaking into multiple homes by kicking in their doors has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Prentice Montrell Slaton , 36, was initially charged with two counts of home invasion, seven counts of second-degree home invasion, one count of larceny of a firearm, o...
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1 of 3 sentenced for gang-related shooting at Oakland County gas station
One of the three suspects charged in connection with a gang-related shooting at an Oakland County gas station last October has learned his sentence. Amaju Dozier, 23, of Auburn Hills, was sentenced this month to serve 28 months to 10 years in prison for felony firearm possession,...
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‘The water is brown’: Water main break at Michigan prison disrupts showers, raises dialysis concerns
Water service disruptions are impacting hundreds of inmates and employees at Woodland Center Correctional Facility as contractors work to repair what the Michigan Department of Corrections described as a complex water main break. The facility has experienced intermittent water di...
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Jewish family demands action after Warner Middle School student allegedly drew swastikas in class
A Jewish family in Farmington Hills is demanding action from school district officials after an act of antisemitism at Warner Middle School. They say their daughter’s classmate drew swastikas in class and accuse the school district of falling flat on the issue....
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Accusations of antisemitism at Metro Detroit middle school
The parent FOX 2 spoke with says this happened on just the second day of classes here at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. Kristina Millman, who you may know from her work at Detroit Dog Rescue, posted to social media saying her daughter was in class when a classmate sitt...
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Chelsea City Council fires city manager Elle Cole after just months on the job
The Chelsea City Council has voted to fire City Manager Elle Cole, who had only been in the position since February. The council first placed Cole on paid administrative leave Monday before deciding to terminate her employment behind closed doors Thursday night. WATCH Megan's Rep...
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'It’s a joke', Detroit and Windsor residents react to Lake America name change
DETROIT & WINDSOR, ON (WXYZ) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America in the United States, a move that drew swift reaction on both sides of the US-Canada border. Hear more from people in the video below 'Its a joke.' Detroit...
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Lake Ontario renaming: Rep. Dingell introduces legislation to block Trump's order
Following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Interior will now refer to Lake Ontario as Lake America. Now, House Democrats are looking for ways to reverse this decision....
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Rep. Dingell introduces legislation to block Trump's Lake Ontario executive order
Following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Interior will now refer to Lake Ontario as Lake America. Now, House Democrats are looking for ways to reverse this decision....
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Vice President JD Vance to speak at Sterling Heights political event Monday
Michigan Republicans and Vice President JD Vance will be in Sterling Heights Monday as they kick off a political campaign as the midterms quickly approach. The event hosted by MAGA Inc. will take place at a manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights. In attendance, along with Van...
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One man sentenced in 2025 Canton stabbing of three family members
One person is facing 6 to 11 years behind bars for stabbing three family members in Canton in October 2025.
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After six months of war in Iran, is the US achieving its goals?
When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four weeks to five weeks. Six months later, there still is no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was n...
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21-year-old Detroit woman charged in accidental shooting of 13-year-old sister
Adriana Arnold, 21, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her 13-year-old sister, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office said. Arnold is accused of handling an unsecured handgun inside a Detroit home when the firearm discharged, striking h...
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Eclipse tonight, big warmup ahead for Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit is heading into a quieter stretch of weather to close out the week, with comfortable temperatures and few clouds Thursday night providing favorable conditions for a partial lunar eclipse. Skies will become mostly clear to partly cloudy Thursday night as temperatures...
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E-bikes are booming in Michigan. The rules for riding them are more complicated than you think
Thinking about riding an e-bike in Michigan? The rules depend on what kind of bike you have -- and where you plan to take it. Related: E-bike injuries rising among kids as Corewell Health doctors warn parents about speed, safety risks Under Michigan law , a legal e-bike must have...
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Trump brings GOP support to Texas, but MAGA Inc. super PAC spending is still quiet
President Donald Trump is headed to Texas. The president is expected to take part in a fundraiser for the RNC. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to attend, according to a GOP source. Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico for a Senate seat in Texas. Preside...
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‘Turned upside down’: Lawyer describes impact of FBI raids on Behavioral Health CEO
Two days after federal agents searched several Quality Behavioral Health locations across metro Detroit, the attorney for the chief executive officer said they are still in the dark about why the raids happened. Arthur Weiss, attorney for CEO Naveed Syed, said Syed’s home and mul...
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Eastpointe cat missing for more than 2 years reunited with owner thanks to microchip
A cat missing for more than two years is back home in Eastpointe and a microchip made the reunion possible. Pandora's owner, Jessica Guza, had long given up hope of ever seeing her cat again. "I had given up all hope of ever seeing her again," Guza said. Guza had gone to great le...
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Michigan’s only venomous snake: Researchers map Eastern Massasauga at Indian Springs Metro Park
Researchers spent the day at Indian Springs Metro Park surveying for the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, a federally threatened species native to Michigan. The goal: map out exactly where the snakes live so park staff can protect both visitors and the animals. Yu Man, a conservat...
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Detroit man questions police seizure of phone after saying he posted photos of mayor
Detroit’s mayor and police chief are facing serious questions over a bizarre series of events and allegations. The situation involves old photos of the mayor and an ex-lover posted by a community activist who says the chief of police asked him to take them down....
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Defense challenges lack of physical evidence in Skelton murder hearing
Today was day four in the murder preliminary hearing of John Skelton. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Stunning claims made during Skelton's preliminary hearing Skelton's defense attorney, Bill Amadeo , took his time challenging the prosecution's witnesses. He attempted to...
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Teens on e-bikes in Oakland County causes pilot to abort landing at runway
A group of teens on e-bikes caused a plane to abort its landing in Oakland County. Airport authorities say the teens emerged from the woods onto the runway right before a landing....
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Detroit mayor, police chief facing serious questions
In Detroit, a father was handcuffed in front of his seven-year-old son, where police claim they have a search warrant and confiscated his phone. Detroit activist Jahdante Smith says he thinks it’s because he was posting photos on social media of Mayor Mary Sheffield back when she...
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St. Clair Shores officer caught on camera allegedly shoving teen at Harper Cruise
A uniformed police officer was caught on video aggressively shoving someone from behind in Metro Detroit.
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Legally blind West Bloomfield man pushes township to better maintain safety paths
Angelo Binno enjoys walking the safety paths in West Bloomfield, but for the 44-year-old, who is legally blind, those paths have become increasingly dangerous. Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Legally blind man raises safety concerns in West Bloomfield Township Binno was born ...
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Teens ride e-bikes on runway causing pilot to abort landing
This is just another case of e-bikes and e-motos causing issues, and there were some issues here in Clarkston as well. At Southwest Oakland Airport in New Hudson, it was a close call when around 18 teens on e-bikes started popping wheelies on the runway a week prior. The teens em...
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Video shows officer shoving person at Harper Cruise
Cell phone videos of the incident are attracting a lot of attention on social media after it happened Wednesday night in Harper between 11 Mile and 12 Mile in St. Clair Shores. Video taken at the scene shows a large group of people and a police officer repeatedly shoving what app...
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Detroit family mourns mother killed in liquor store shooting, speaks out as teen suspect awaits court
A Detroit family is grieving the loss of 65-year-old Faith Williams, who was shot and killed August 21st at a liquor store near Nottingham and Warren on Detroit's east side. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit family speaks out after mother killed in liquor store shooting...
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Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House, federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rece...
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Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations
Flock Safety cameras are seemingly everywhere but what are these automated license plate readers actually recording, and is the technology being abused? Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri launched a congressional investigation Wednesday into Flock Safety, a company that oper...
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Leland building tenants fight for compensation after displacement from troubled Detroit property
The Leland on Bagley Street and Cass Avenue sits abandoned, having been sold three months ago after years of decay and disrepair. But the issue of compensation for the residents who endured the awful conditions inside the building and the city of Detroit, which facilitated their ...
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Police response to private Harper Cruise event at Nino Salvaggio's in St. Clair Shores under internal review
Police are reviewing their response after officers from multiple agencies were called in to clear nearly 500 people from the Nino Salvaggio's parking lot at 11 Mile and Harper in St. Clair Shores Wednesday night. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police response to Harper Cruis...
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, police Chief Todd Bettison respond to social media controversy
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd A. Bettison are responding to a public controversy involving social media posts, a former romantic relationship, and a recorded phone call with a local activist. Update: Detroit mayor leaves event through back door amid questions...
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Brilliant Detroit turns vacant neighborhood homes into hubs of support for kids and families
As students head back to the classroom, many families are still working to make sure children have the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside of school. In Detroit, one nonprofit is stepping in to help with everything from tutoring and literacy programs to meals and m...
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Enbridge Line 5 leaks natural gas in Wisconsin, prompting evacuations
by Isiah Holmes, Michigan Advance August 26, 2026 A section of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline leaked natural gas liquid on Tuesday morning near the town of Saxon, Wisconsin. Both the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Enbridge have confirmed the leak with Wisconsin E...
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John Skelton case: Investigators, ex-wife take stand on Day 4
A Michigan State Police detective and John Skelton’s first ex-wife both took the stand Thursday as testimony continued in the fourth day of a preliminary exam to determine whether Skelton will face trial on murder charges in connection with the disappearance of his three young so...
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Detroit actor speaks on success of streaming show
Detroit native and actor Phil Rice sits down with Brandon Hudson for Fox 2 Detroit Live! Rice talks about all the things that he has done since his first appearance on the show nine years ago - plus how you can watch the final season of his hit show, "Mayor of Kingstown."...
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DPD denies retaliating against man who posted photos of Mayor Sheffield, former boyfriend
Detroit Police officials deny that they used search warrants to retaliate against a man who amplified unproven claims against Mayor Mary Sheffield. Jahdante Smith, a 30-year-old Detroit activist known for sometimes inflammatory posts on social media, was the subject of an August ...
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What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, colds, stomach viruses
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY – Seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, colds, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections, hand foot & mouth disease, e-...
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Trump looks to boost Texas Republicans as Senate race shifts toward Democrats
President Donald Trump is hoping to give Republicans a boost in Texas as he attends a GOP fundraiser in Houston on Thursday night amid signs that several races, including the state's high-profile Senate contest, are becoming more competitive. With less than eight weeks until earl...
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Communication failures preceded safety incident involving Marine One, NTSB says
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House , federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rec...
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Survivor of 1993 rape waits for judge's ruling on whether her attacker should be released
A Livingston County judge heard arguments Thursday over whether Floyd Jarvi, who pleaded no contest to rape in 1993, should be released from prison. Watch the full report in the video players below: Survivor of 1993 rape waits for judge's ruling on whether her attacker should be ...
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Move over, pumpkin spice: Search interest in this coffee flavor hit an all-time high
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
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University of Detroit Mercy freshmen kick off college careers with community service in northwest Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy freshmen are starting their college careers not in the classroom, but in the community. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: University of Detroit Mercy freshmen kick off college careers with community service in northwest Detroit This week, more tha...
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50+ athletes, $10 tickets: After viral Detroit Lions moment, father, daughter launch sports festival
A viral moment between a father, his daughter, and Detroit Lions stars Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jared Goff has turned into something much bigger. Last September, Jason and Aria Raznick became the center of attention after St. Brown and Goff jumped into the stands and celebrated with...
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ICE plans to buy vehicle stopping device after fatal pursuits
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to buy a device able to stop a car from moving. A federal contract to purchase a vehicle arresting devise (sic) is dated Aug. 14, weeks after ICE agents shot and killed two drivers in Maine and Texas who failed to stop for the unmar...
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Novi school bus drivers train for threats, construction, and a new school year
Novi Community Schools bus drivers are heading into the new school year with training that goes well beyond the basics, learning how to handle threats on and off the bus, navigate construction detours, and keep students safe when traffic signals go dark. Watch Christiana Ford's v...
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Back-to-campus safety: What students should do after an accident
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona sits down with Bradley Peri, personal injury attorney and partner at Goodman Acker to discuss what students should know after an e-bike, bicycle, rideshare or car accident....