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Lions prep for Colts in preseason finale
The Lions roster still has spots up for grabs with final cuts looming. This Saturday on FOX 2 will be the last chance for many to stake their claim.
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Meet BridgeDetroit’s new reporter, Jasmine Snow
Hey guys! We haven’t met yet. I’m Jasmine — “Jazz,” if we’re cool like that — coming to you live as BridgeDetroit’s newest reporter, covering city government and taking over the City Council Notebook newsletter . The first thing you need to know about me is that I come from a lon...
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Max Clark, pitching staff help Tigers end six-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Rays
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Clark's homer, the second of his career, gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fifth...
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Man accused of shooting and injuring man, holding woman and her son hostage in Macomb County
A Detroit man is facing multiple charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting, as well as allegedly holding a mother and her son hostage in Eastpointe. Robert Terrance Phillips-Brown, 24, was charged with assault with intent to murder, unlawful imprisonment, possession of a ...
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Detroit police offer $5K reward for driver in hit-and-run caught on camera
Detroit police are offering a reward to help track down a hit-and-run driver. It happened earlier this month at the corner of Plymouth and Evergreen, just a couple blocks from a Detroit police precinct....
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Metro Detroit remembers country music legend Dolly Parton after her death
Metro-Detroiters are mourning the loss of a true American icon Tuesday night, as country music legend Dolly Parton died at 80 years old after a brief battle with cancer. While she hailed from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, her love of Detroit music like Motown only added to th...
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Detroit mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon
Dolly was so much more than just a country music legend. She was truly a musicologist, with an affinity for many different genres, including Motown, with a duet with Smokey Robinson. But tonight we are singing all of her two dozen-plus number-one hits and then some....
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Detroit driver wanted in deadly hit-and-run
This happened on Aug. 11 at around 9:30 at night. Even though the crash itself was caught on camera, no arrests have been made, prompting a reward of 5 thousand dollars. The victim, a man in his 30s, was standing in the middle of Plymouth as a truck attempted to turn left. That m...
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Passenger rescued after boat capsizes on Oxbow Lake; driver's body recovered after hours-long search
A boat capsized on Oxbow Lake in White Lake Township Tuesday afternoon, killing the driver and seriously injuring a passenger who was rescued by fellow boaters. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened just after 2 p.m. Dive teams arrived on scene quickly an...
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library lives on in Metro Detroit communities
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book gifting program continues to reach children across Metro Detroit, as local library partners reflect on the legacy of the program's founder. The Commerce Township Community Library has partnered with the nonprofit since 2022, and more than 1...
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Michigan church leader seeks release as prosecutors cite massive discovery in forced-labor case
Defense attorneys for David Taylor and Michelle Brannon are asking a federal judge to dismiss the latest indictment in a case alleging that leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church used church-run call centers to obtain unpaid labor and raise millions of dollars. It comes as p...
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Person shot in foot after verbal argument on Detroit’s east side; suspect fled in unknown direction
Detroit police are investigating a shooting that injured a person on the city’s east side. The incident occurred on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at about 4:30 p.m. when police responded to a report of a shooting victim in the 3000 block of Heidelberg Street. Officers said they arrived and f...
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US and Canadian tariffs are set to target everyday goods, and your wallet
The political fight between the U.S. and Canada is now impacting your money, as the U.S. slaps 50% tariffs on a long list of Canadian goods. "What it actually means for Americans is a new 50% tax," said David Eby, British Columbia Premier. "It is a bizarre policy for Americans. I...
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Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolinas general election ballot. Darline Graham defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesdays special Republican primary runoff, two weeks after they were the top two finish...
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Strong storms could disrupt plans in Metro Detroit before beautiful weekend
Metro Detroit will face its most active weather of the week Wednesday, with a round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of them could be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and even an isolated tornado before quieter weather settles in for several major outdo...
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Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80 following 'brief battle with cancer'
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
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Gibraltar faces data center developer lawsuit after city passes moratorium
The developers of a proposed 100-megawatt data center on the former McLouth Steel property in Gibraltar are suing the city over its one-year data center moratorium . Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters A data center developer's lawsuit against Gibraltar could test the legal viabi...
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Detroit launches rental compliance plan aimed at bringing thousands of homes up to code
Mayor Mary Sheffield unveiled a new initiative to bring thousands more rental homes up to code, with targeted support for smaller landlords. Watch Glenda Lewis's video report: Detroit rolls out new rental home compliance plan Detroit is launching a new plan to expand rental housi...
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Former FOX 2 traffic reporter Kevin Sanderson dead at 70
YOU MAY REMEMBER THE VOICE OF KEVIN SANDERSON... HE DELIVERED TRAFFIC REPORTS HERE ON FOX 2 FOR MANY YEARS STARTING IN THE EARLY 2000'S. THE BATTLE CREEK NATIVE DIED AT HOME LAST WEEK AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS. AS THE FOLKS HERE WHO WORKED WITH HIM CAN ATTEST... KEVIN WAS ONE OF THE ...
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Prosecution's final witnesses at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial challenge postpartum psychosis claim
The prosecution's final witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Tuesday attempted to cast doubt on claims that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and that a voice ordered her to kill her three young children. Dr. Gregory Saathoff, a forensic psychiatrist at the Univ...
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'I'm not mad, I'm scared': Residents react to Lincoln Park water hike
Lincoln Park residents are pushing back after the city council voted to raise water rates, resulting in an overall bill increase of up to 28% for some. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: 'I'm not mad, I'm scared': Residents react to Lincoln Park water hike The vote, approved ha...
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‘She was just living her life’: Neighbors mourn Dearborn Heights woman killed in shooting
A woman was shot and killed inside her Dearborn Heights home Tuesday morning in what police are calling a domestic violence incident. Officers were called shortly after 10 a.m. to a house on Huron Street, just off Powers Avenue, after a report of an argument, according to the Dea...
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Supreme Court allows part of Trump mail-in voting executive order to take effect
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump to implement part of his mail-in voting executive order. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Supreme Court allows part of Trump mail-in voting executive order to take effect It gives the Department of Homeland Security th...
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Freshly paved Oakland County road torn up again, and Consumers Energy will foot the bill
A stretch of Baldwin Road near Morgan in Oakland County was recently repaved and it is already being torn up again, frustrating drivers, business owners, and even the road commission itself. The Oakland County Road Commission added new asphalt to the area within the past month. S...
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Woman killed in Fraser hit-and-run while riding motorcycle with husband; Metro Detroit attorney in custody
Julie Fathbruckner's family says they are heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with a life taken so suddenly. Fathbruckner, 48, was killed Sunday afternoon when a Ford F-150 struck her while she was riding her motorcycle alongside her husband on Utica Road between 15 Mile ...
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Flint residents, leaders react to report on end of water prosecutions
A new report from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office details why criminal cases stemming from the Flint water crisis ended without going to trial or resulting in convictions. Flint residents and leaders say they are disappointed by the lack of criminal accountability. Residen...
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Dolly Parton remembered in Detroit for iconic music, global literacy legacy
While Dolly Partons decades of hit songs unified fans across genres, her quiet generosity reshaped communities far beyond Nashville, including in Detroit. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Dolly Parton remembered in Detroit for iconic music, global literacy legacy Motown le...
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Canada hits US with retaliatory tariffs
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs over the weekend on Canadian goods following the collapse of trade negotiations. President Donald Trump intensified the confrontation Monday, telling Canadian leaders to "fall in line" or face consequences "far WORSE" than existing tar...
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The increase use of AI in the classroom
Kimberly Hinton, Director of Children and Youth Services for The Guidance Center, sits down with Brandon Hudson to talk about how students, parents, and teachers are using tools that's increasing the use of artificial intelligence in the classrooms....
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Leaders condemn threats targeting Muslim civil rights group
Nearly 1 in 3 posts about El-Sayed from right-wing figures mentioned Islam, Muslims or sharia by Aug. 18, which was two weeks after the election, according to The Post’s analysis of conservative commentary across social media, newsletters and podcasts....
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Woman fatally shot in Dearborn Heights home during domestic dispute, neighbor recounts moments before gunfire
A 46-year-old woman is dead, and a 35-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting inside a Dearborn Heights home on Huron Street. Dearborn Heights police responded to a domestic dispute call just after 10 Tuesday morning. Officers forced their way inside a...
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel releases final report on Flint water crisis, explains why no one was convicted
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a 100-plus-page report Tuesday on the Flint water crisis, more than a decade after the man-made catastrophe began, explaining why no one was ever convicted in the case. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Michigan AG Dana Nessel rele...
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Detroit child shot in the arm on Chatham Street, one person arrested
A 13-year-old girl was shot and is currently recovering in the hospital after police say she and her older sibling were playing with an unsecured gun.
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13-year-old injured while playing with unsecured gun
Her condition was last listed as temp-serious, and FOX 2 is aware that there is a person in police custody. We do not know their relation to the girl aside from the fact that police say the person responsible for the shooting is in custody, so whoever owns that gun they were alle...
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John Skelton murder case: Close friend describes talk of hog farm, underground group
A Lenawee County man accused of killing his three sons returned to a Lenawee County courtroom Tuesday for the second day of his preliminary exam, as prosecutors work to convince a judge there is enough evidence to send the case to trial. John Skelton’s three boys — Andrew, Alexan...
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Lenawee County judge weighs evidence in John Skelton murder case on day 2 of hearing
A judge is working to determine if there is enough evidence to send John Skelton to trial on murder charges connected to the 2010 disappearance of his three sons. For 15 years, there has been little to no explanation about what happened to 5-year-old Tanner, 7-year-old Alexander ...
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Birmingham parents upset over state phone ban for students in school
Just a day after Michigan's phone ban in schools went into effect, parents in the Birmingham Public School District sounded off against those changes.
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Back-to-school stress: How parents can help lighten kids’ ‘emotional backpacks’
As students return to class, many are carrying more than heavy backpacks. A pediatric psychologist says the start of a new school year can bring a heavy “emotional backpack,” too, as children adjust to new routines, academic pressure and social expectations. Dr. Ariana Hoet is th...
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Farmington’s Civic Theater fights to reclaim moviegoers after COVID
Farmington’s Civic Theater is rich with history — and rich with loyal fans. But since the pandemic, the beloved Grand River Avenue landmark hasn’t seen the crowds it once did. Now, a new general manager is working to change that. “People lost the habit of going out to the movies;...
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Wisconsin Enbridge natural gas pipeline rupture, haze covers site
A truck collided with a pipe at a Wisconsin natural gas pipeline excavation site Tuesday, spilling liquids and covering the site in a haze as crews responded....
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2026 Professional Disc Golf World Championships coming to Kensington Metropark in Oakland County
The 2026 Professional Disc Golf World Championships will bring 300 of the world's best players to Kensington Metropark in Oakland County, and organizers say the event could have a major economic impact on Southeast Michigan. Tournament Director Nate Heinold said the event has bee...
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Michigan phone ban underway for new school year
Birmingham Public Schools are planning to implement a bell-to-bell phone ban. Meaning students cannot have their phones or any personal device from the time that first bell rings at the beginning of the day until that last bell....
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Former FOX 2 traffic reporter Kevin Sanderson dies
Former FOX 2 traffic reporter Kevin Sanderson has died. He was 70.
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Dan Gilbert named grand marshal for 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade
Dan Gilbert, the Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies, has been named Grand Marshal for the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. The Parade Company made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 25. “Dan is a genuine and extraordinary person, a passionate l...
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‘He’s violent’: Man accused of stabbing woman in Inkster Dollar Tree lived at nearby group home
Local 4 has learned more about the man suspected of repeatedly stabbing a 62-year-old woman inside an Inkster Dollar Tree — an attack police said appeared to be unprovoked and random. Update: Inkster man charged after stabbing 63-year-old woman multiple times inside Dollar Tree T...
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Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report
Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged....
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From wolves to pets: Ancient dog DNA reveals the origins of man's best friend
The bond between humans and dogs stretches back thousands of years long before modern pets ever existed. At Clemson University, genetics expert Kelsey Witt Dillon is studying ancient dog DNA to better understand how wolves slowly became domesticated companions. RELATED STORY | Qu...
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Center for Michigan adds BridgeDetroit reporter, membership specialist
BridgeDetroit has added a new reporter to its team to cover politics, policy and city government. Jasmine C. Snow will lead coverage of Detroit City Council, the mayor’s office and the police department. She will also serve as the primary voice for the Detroit City Notebook newsl...
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Woman shot, killed in Dearborn Heights, man shoots himself; police investigate domestic violence
A 46-year-old woman was shot and killed inside a home in Dearborn Heights. Update: ‘She was just living her life’: Neighbors mourn Dearborn Heights woman killed in shooting The incident occurred on Tuesday (Aug. 25) shortly after 10 a.m. on Huron Street. Police were called to the...
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Undefeated Chaldean cousins bringing Fight Night to the Fox Theatre in Detroit
Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona goes one-on-one with Jonny Mansour and Julius "JuJu" Ballo for a fun and surprising round of “Rapid Fire with Ronia"
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Dolly Parton dies at 80: Her genuine spirit lives on
Music journalist Gary Graff interviewed Dolly Parton many times -- and said her genuine nature will always be remembered: 'You felt like you were Dolly Parton's friend'...
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Why Lake Ontario probably won’t become Lake America
President Donald Trump said he’s seriously considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America during a feud with Canada . ---> Michigan businesses watch escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight The move would be reminiscent of Trump’s unilateral action last year, when he sig...
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A Great Lakes shorebird is making a comeback
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred....
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Hilary Knight talks about joining PWHL Detroit, excitement for upcoming season
Hilary Knight spoke to the media for the first time Tuesday since she joined the PWHL Detroit team during the league's offseason. Knight, who is the former captain of the Gold medal-winning Team USA and for the Seattle Torrent, joined Detroit via a sign-and-trade with PWHL Las Ve...
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Dolly Parton
To honor the legacy of Dolly Parton, flags over all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the next week. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered, saying, “There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”...
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Semi-truck crash at I-96 on-ramp blocks highway access in Wixom
The driver of the semi-truck suffered minor injuries, according to the city of Wixom.
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John Skelton murder case: Live updates from preliminary hearing day two
The preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father who's been charged with murder after his three young boys who disappeared in Morenci, Mich. the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, continues today....
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Target apologizes for Halloween costume critics say evokes blackface
Target apologized for a Halloween costume it now calls offensive and said it will no longer sell the "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween costume." Critics say the outfit evokes blackface and minstrel imagery. Target said it now knows the costume is especially hur...
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Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges....
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Southfield Freeway closed at I-96 for MSP investigation
Michigan State Police have shut down all southbound lanes of M-39 at I-96 in Detroit for a police investigation Tuesday afternoon. MSP received a report of a possible shooting on the Southfield Freeway around 11:40 a.m. Though police say a ShotSpotter activation was reported in t...