From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headline inflation."And ...
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Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old boy with autism who is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, has been found dead, according to the mayor on Tuesday.Authorities in upstate New York searched for Harbe Nagi and previously said he may need medical attention.Harbe was reported missing on June 28 in the...
Police are investigating a murder Tuesday morning in Farmington Hills.
A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.Known as “Snake the Bigfoot Hunter”, Snake Stuart claims to have found the body while camping.Snake claims after DNA testing at the Cornell...
As our meteorologists have been mentioning all week, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for all of southeast Michigan from noon Tuesday to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values will be 105-109.While it's important for humans to stay cool in this weather, it's just as important to make sure y...
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
An investigation is underway Tuesday morning after what police are calling a “domestic violence-related” homicide at a home in Farmington Hills.Witnesses reported seeing dozens of police cars respond to the home in the 31000 block of Middlebelt Road, at the entrance of the Franklin Knolls neighbo...
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision against the Detroit school district in its battle over collecting operating tax revenue. This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Unless appealed again, the ruling means the Detr...
Farmington Hills police are investigating a domestic violence-related homicide, and the suspect is in custody.The incident happened on Gilchrest St., which is located near the intersection of Middlebelt and Northwestern Highway.Police say there will be a large police presence in the area as unifo...
One person has been arrested for allegedly making a threat against the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights on Monday.According to Madison Heights police, an investigation into the threats made against the Islamic Center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road revealed the individual...
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Novi DaVita dialysis center to reopen following investigation into patient death, hospitalizationsThe DaVita dialysis center in Novi will reopen following an investigation into the ...
The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is set to reopen on Thursday after being closed for more than a week for a state investigation.That investigation came after the death of a woman and hospitalizations of other patients connected to the center. Watch our past coverage on the investigation below D...
The DaVita dialysis center in Novi will reopen following an investigation into the death of a patient and reports of illnesses.The center will reopen to patients on Thursday, July 2, after a precautionary closure by state and local health officials.“We are proud to serve the Novi community, and t...
From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headline inflation."And ...
The Supreme Court is set to hand down the final rulings of its term Tuesday, with four major cases on the docket including a challenge to President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.The court begins releasing opinions at 10 a.m. Eastern.Birthright citizenshipThe bi...
The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people dont forfeit expectations of privacy...
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring for possible consolidation or closure due to challenges like high operating expenses, low enrollment and underutilization. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti p...
Whether you're hiking, biking, hunting or just enjoying the outdoors, summer in Michigan means sharing the trails with wildlife, and unwelcome pests. Experts say tick activity is on the rise this year, and one type can even cause a red meat allergy.I spoke to hikers at The Bald Mountain Recreatio...
A 4Warn Weather Alert goes into effect today as Southeast Michigan prepares for a prolonged and dangerous stretch of extreme heat, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect from noon today through Thursday. High temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s to near 100 degrees, while oppressiv...
Police are asking a father to turn himself in for questioning after they say he fled the scene of a motorcycle crash that left his 2-year-old daughter injured.The crash occurred on Sunday (June 28) around 8 p.m. in the 12800 block of Braile Street.Police said the father was riding a motorcycle wi...
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Upbeat on-hold music blared from Jerrica Mickens’ cellphone for nearly 50 minutes as she searched on...
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from noon on Tuesday through 8 p.m. on Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees with high levels of humidity and little overnight relief.Full forecast -->Dangerous heat builds across Southeast Michigan; 4Warn Weather Alert begins TuesdayThe mo...
The 2026 Thunder Over Michigan: Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong will happen in Wayne County.The event will run July 17-19 at the Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township.The show will feature military performers and displays in honor of America’s 250th. New this year the show will have a fas...
If you haven’t cast your ballot in Michigan’s 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest yet, have no fear — you still have time!Michiganders have one final day to cast ballots for their favorite sticker designs in the state’s official “I Voted” sticker contest for the November 2026 general election. Voting ...
As America marks its 250th birthday, the story of our nation's growth begins on the water. From fueling commerce and industry to shaping innovation and connecting communities, Detroit's waterways have played a pivotal role in America's progress. In this special series, FOX 2's Erica Francis e...
A teenage boy was hospitalized after being injured during what police believe may have been a drive-by shooting Monday night.The shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. near 16th and Magnolia streets.Police say when officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot. He was taken to the...
A 16-year-old boy was injured in a suspected drive-by shooting on Detroit’s east side.The incident occurred on Monday (June 29) when officers from the Detroit Police Department’s 3rd Precinct responded around 10:15 p.m. to the 3700 block of 16th Street for reports of a shooting.When officers arri...
Troy rooted startup Slate Auto is making big waves with their new EV starting at under $25K.
A distraught mother stood outside a Dearborn gas station pleading with police after her newborn was accidentally locked inside her car along with her keys on a hot June day.Body camera footage from the June 8 incident shows officers responding to the scene outside an Amoco gas station, where a ...
The Hofner family recently sent their decades-old flag to American Flags Express in Butler, Wisconsin, for repairs ahead of the July 4 holiday.The flag was recently sent back to the metro Detroit family and they are happy with the repairs. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Restored 48-star fl...
Todd Sowards, 58, has spent decades calling plays on football fields in the Downriver area. Now, his Wyandotte family is calling for help. They are searching for a living kidney donor as his disease advances toward Stage 5 kidney failure.Sowards was diagnosed with kidney disease last year and now...
The American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights received two threatening voicemails that law enforcement is now investigating as a hate crime.The calls came just two minutes apart and contained explicit death threats and demands that worshippers leave the country, according to Dawud Wali...
This all happened at the American Islamic Community Center on Dequindre Road in Madison Heights. There were at least two threatening messages left for the leadership of this religious and cultural center this past Sunday.
Police in Madison Heights are investigating a disturbing series of threats targeting the Muslim community. A handful of hate-filled voicemails were left at a mosque, and it has area Muslim leaders speaking out.
Southeast Michigan saw an increase in heat and humidity today, with highs reaching into the low 90s. With temperatures climbing higher tomorrow, the Detroit National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for noon Tuesday until 8 p.m. Thursday for all of Southeast Michigan.Tuesday, We...
Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the...
An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis is spreading in Monroe County, health officials announced on Monday.
Detroit Tigers broadcaster and native Venezuelan Carlos Guillen was among those helping at a donation drive after two deadly earthquakes hit the country last week.
Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.Murdaughs murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overt...
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