Local police aren’t trained to enforce immigration law and are not required to. Outlier Media · Koby Levin · Shelby Township police turned dozens of migrants over to Border Patrol
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After the shooting, the victim drove to the Detroit Fire Department on W. Seven Mile Road where he honked his horn until firefighters came outside and rendered aid.
A brand-new athletic facility is now open in Sterling Heights and city leaders say it's designed to bring the community together through recreation, competition and accessibility.The new athletic hub features pickleball courts, table tennis, adaptive programming and more. It's all part of the cit...
Oil changes that once cost $20 or $30 are now running drivers $80 to $100 or more. For some, the bill could be even higher depending on what's under the hood.Two factors are driving the increase.First, the rising price of motor oil, the lubricating fluid that protects your car's engine from wear ...
One person has died and two others were injured early Wednesday morning after police say a suspect fired shots into their vehicle on eastbound I-96 in Detroit.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred around 12:51 a.m. near Bentler Street, just east of Outer Drive. Police say the ...
Metro Detroit is facing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and poor air quality today as both a Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert remain in effect across Southeast Michigan.Afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, and when combined with the high humidity, heat index values wil...
1 person is dead and two others have been hospitalized after a shooting on the freeway overnight, Michigan State Police tells us. Watch Ryan Marshall's report from 7 News Detroit at 6 a.m. 1 dead, 2 injured after overnight shooting on I-96The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday on east...
Detroit City Council approved a legal settlement with a long-criticized landlord who owns nearly 300 properties and has racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in blight tickets. After a lengthy discussion, council members on Tuesday signed off on the settlement in a lawsuit against Gaston ...
The City of Detroit is paying a $5.8 million legal settlement to a man who spent 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. The agreement, approved Tuesday by Detroit City Council, will bring a conclusion to a 2018 lawsuit filed by Detroiter Aaron Salter. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s O...
Local police aren’t trained to enforce immigration law and are not required to. Outlier Media · Koby Levin · Shelby Township police turned dozens of migrants over to Border Patrol
Detroit police are at the site of an early morning shooting scene on the freeway.
It’s not too hot to upgrade your skills! Get online to apply for a job or join a free workshop. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Stay inside, get online and learn something: Get involved in Detroit
A 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by gunfire while sitting on the front porch of a home.The shooting occurred at 8:51 p.m. on July 7 in the 20200 block of Lindsay Street on Detroit’s west side.According to the Wa...
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 25-year-old Detroit man during a dispute outside Chrysler Elementary School has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and two felony firearm counts in the case.Prosecutors allege that Kevin Flagg, 43, of Detroit fatally shot Devin Burns — ...
State health officials warn air quality could reach unhealthy levels as early as Wednesday, with haze likely visible in the sky. It is the first statewide wildfire smoke alert of the summer, and officials warn it could last for multiple days.7 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Dave Rexroth is track...
A 43-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chrysler Elementary School janitor earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges against Kevin Flagg in the death of 25-year-old Devin Burns, also ...
The Saline Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a critical tax abatement for Oracle's massive data center project during a meeting Tuesday night.The 12-year abatement would reduce the tech companys real and personal property taxes by 50%. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Saline To...
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary and their views on various topics.A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Democratic voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 primary election. A portion of these q...
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary and their views on various topics.A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Democratic voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 primary election. A portion of these q...
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in the state and the current Democratic candidate’s views.A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Democratic voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in ...
Members of the Holly Village Council were alarmed after an individual posted a death threat on social media that appeared to be directed toward the elected officials.
Washtenaw County is extending cooling center hours as southeast Michigan remains under a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Wednesday.The Towner Human Services Building atrium, 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti, will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday (July 15), giving residents a pla...
More than a week after severe storms moved through Metro Detroit, piles of fallen branches and debris remained along the curb Tuesday on Griggs Avenue on Detroit’s west side, causing headaches for residents as the city said it’s continuing to respond to a “record number” of reports of storm damag...
At Detroit’s Riverfront Towers, the onetime home of Rosa Parks, Aretha Franklin, and Coleman Young, residents are writing their frustration on the walls. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Tenants in Detroit’s Riverfront Towers endure malfunctioning AC for over a m...
Officials in a northern Oakland County community thought twice about showing up to a village council meeting after a death threat posted on social media appeared to be directed toward elected individuals.
A 4Warn Weather Alert remains in effect through Wednesday as Southeast Michigan faces a one-two punch of dangerous heat and deteriorating air quality.Heat Advisory and Air Quality AlertA Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid- to ...
A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a Romulus home with a woman during a domestic violence incident and threatening to shoot responding officers.Officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the 6600 block of Amarillo Drive on Tuesday (July 14) for a re...
No large data centers can be built in New York for up to a year as the state creates rules to protect the environment and its energy grid from the power-hungry facilities fueling artificial intelligence.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday imposing the country's first statewide mor...
With nearly two million hectares burned, over 830 active wildfires, and scorching temperatures cooking the continent, Michigan is once again in the crosshairs of bad air quality and smoky conditions.
As the race for Michigan governor intensifies, affordability has emerged as one of the defining issues for voters.According to the United for ALICE report, a family of four in Michigan now needs more than $114,000 a year to cover basic household expenses, excluding luxuries.All five major candida...
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
Walt's Original Coney Island in Waterford Township is turning 90 this year, and the restaurant is marking the milestone with deals for customers on National Hot Dog Day.The restaurant, located off M-59 near Cass and Elizabeth Lake roads, first opened in Pontiac in 1936 when gas cost 16 cents per...
Video caught the moment an Oakland County Sheriff deputy rescued two kids who were trapped in a burning building in Orion Township.
The Trump administration is touting NATO allies progress in defense spending following the leaders summit in Ankara, as allies look to boost support for Ukraine, and the US resumes attacks against Iran.Its a process and we need to make sure that this first year of success continues now as our all...
Wixom residents will have the opportunity to speak out Tuesday night as city council considers an ordinance amendment to regulate potential data centers. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Wixom residents to weigh in on data center ordinance as city council meetsThe meeting starts at 7 p.m. at ...
The Inkster Police Department is taking community outreach to a new level with ice cream. Watch Tony Geftos' video report: Inkster police force includes an Ice Cream Truck that delivers free, cool treats on hot daysThe department operates a customized ice cream truck, handing out free frozen tre...
From supporting wounded warriors to helping provide homes, service dogs and hope. Vito Pampalona from the Michigan Regional Board of Directors Co-Chair joins FOX 2's Roop Raj to discuss helping children of fallen patriots.
A stretch of eastbound Interstate 94 near Moross Road was closed for hours Tuesday morning as law enforcement investigated a shooting where a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy was a target.According to Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington, a deputy assigned to the department’s Violent Crime Reduct...
Temperatures climbing into the 90s have sent Downriver residents searching for relief and they're finding it at splash pads, community pools, and local parks. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Beating the heat DownriverTaylor resident Cam Smith brought his toddler to the splash pad for exactly ...
A wave runner on rough led to the search for a missing passenger in Metro Detroit.
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