Teens brave Bayview Mackinac Race on Lake Huron in 'sideways' rain
Haldey & Charlotte Langolf have been on the water for their entire lives -- and they had to battle a fierce Great Lakes storm during the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race on Lake Huron.
Haldey & Charlotte Langolf have been on the water for their entire lives -- and they had to battle a fierce Great Lakes storm during the 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race on Lake Huron.
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A new round of tariffs have been slapped on Canadian imports, adding more complications to what has been a tumultuous relationship for trade between it and the U.S. ahead of the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has surpassed 6,100 confirmed cases, and local grocery stores are feeling the financial impact even those with no connection to the suspected source. At Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market in Shelby Township, store manager Justin Viel said the outbreak has taken a si...
A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian in Oakland County. The crash occurred on Sunday (July 19) at about 11:17 p.m. on westbound 8 Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue in Royal Oak Township. Police said the child was struck by a ve...
President Donald Trump imposed additional 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods Monday afternoon , escalating the trade war with Canada and raising concerns about higher prices for American consumers. The new duties cover a wide range of products including dairy, alcohol, some food items and constru...
An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was honored for his quick thinking that helped rescue two children trapped during a house fire in Orion Township. Deputy Brandon Musse received the Citizen of the Month Award for his actions during the July 10 fire at a home on Meadowbrook Court . When first res...
Black Leaders Detroit has launched a building fund aimed at supporting developers of African descent with no-interest loans of up to $150,000, and training to help transform vacant buildings into homes in Detroit neighborhoods. Keith Buford spent 20 years as an engineer in the auto industry befor...
A legendary Detroit basketball landmark is getting a new purpose and a $20 million investment. St. Cecilia’s Gym and school, long known as a basketball mecca, will be transformed into Say Detroit’s second play center, doubling the number of children the nonprofit serves. Organizers said the proje...
A 19-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Redford man last month, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced. Mario Carl Melvin Neal is accused in the June 7 killing of 23-year-old Kemajai Darden. According to prosecutors, Detroit police resp...
What was expected to be a major step toward closure in a high-profile Macomb County case instead ended with more frustration for the victims' families. Watch Faraz Javed's video report: Endi Bala rejects plea deal in Macomb County attempted kidnapping case Endi Bala, accused of attempted kidnappi...
Southeast Michigan saw hazy skies and a few stray showers in the Thumb region this evening. As a cold front moves through, we’ll see a better chance for rain overnight into Tuesday. A few storms tonight may be strong, and the Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Southeast Michigan under a Ma...
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. The second named storm o...
The investigation into a severe parasitic outbreak has taken a rare and confusing turn for consumers. Health officials say 6,100 people in Michigan have now tested positive for cyclosporiasis. It's caused by an intestinal parasite that can cause weeks of severe illness. The Food and Drug Administ...
A Wayne County judge has denied Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to temporarily reinstate the city’s fired city manager, allowing the City Council’s termination decision to stand as the lawsuit proceeds. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Kim Smith issued the ruling in a lawsuit Alharb...
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have just a handful of legislative days left before their August recess to advance spending bills, nominations, or any other political priorities. President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would reform U.S. elections by r...
A Macomb County man accused of attempting to kidnap two young girls was going to render a plea on Monday and then flipped off the courtroom gallery before being escorted out. Endi Bala, of Shelby Township, is charged with attempting to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Clinton Township and a 7-year-ol...
Video shows the moments that Iranian missiles hit locations where U.S. service members from Selfridge were deployed.
Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run investigation that left a child hospitalized in critical condition. Update: Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland County Police said the young boy was struck by a vehicle Sunday (...
Service members from Selfridge Air National Guard Base who have been deployed to Iran took fire and lost belongings during an attack, the father of one of the soldiers said.
Wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the region is raising concerns beyond human health wildlife specialists say birds face serious risks from the lingering haze, and some are already showing troubling symptoms. Georgianna Ritenour, a bird rehabilitation assistant at the Bird Center of Michigan, sa...
President Donald Trump is insisting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the U.S., pushing back on threats from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Netanyahu won't be arrested "in any way, shape, or form" if...
Lonn Hartman is alert, getting stronger every day, and communicating with those closest to him as investigators continue working to determine how the Detroit mentor suffered severe injuries at the Blissfest Music Festival. Hartman was found with serious lacerations to his neck during the festival...
The night before Lonn Hartman's body was found hanging out of his tent, the 37-year-old had sent a text message to his family that he did not feel safe. The next morning, he had lacerations near his neck and had lost several pints of blood.
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
A suspect is in custody after two firearms were stolen from a Southfield gun store Sunday afternoon, triggering a chaotic scene that included gunfire outside the store near 8 Mile and Beech. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Gun store robbery suspect in custody after shots fired outside Southfie...
Two Metro Detroit women will spend years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing properties from Detroiters facing potential tax foreclosure. According to federal prosecutors, Zina Thomas and Jontae Jackson, stole around 100 properties in Detroit worth an estimated $6.4 million. Thoma...
State and local leaders announced a three-year pilot program to begin removing algae muck from Lake St. Clair shorelines this fall, offering hope to residents who have dealt with closed beaches, foul odors and limited access to the water for years. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Lake St. Cla...
Some residents in Livonia say physically attending city council meetings is a challenge, particularly for those with disabilities. Now, city leaders are looking at ways to make participation more accessible. Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Livonia council weighs Zoom access for residents wi...
The Village of Holly has issued a village-wide boil water advisory effective immediately following a water main break on Marion Drive. The advisory issued on Monday (July 20) applies to all Village water customers as a precaution while crews work to address the issue and restore normal water syst...
Lonn Hartman, 37, was brutally attacked while attending a Bliss Fest in Harbor Springs, his friends say. He was discovered with two large lacerations around his collar bone early Sunday morning. Friends of Hartman say the attack could be a hate crime.
James Canty III, joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss his journey as a FIDE chess master, and how Detroit has impacted his experiences. Canty now streams his matches while giving back to the community at the same time.
Annette Jackson visits Fox 2 Detroit Live to talk about her personal journey with Lyme disease, and how it has lead her to produce a documentary titled, "Unseen."
A child is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming Sunday night. Michigan State Police say a driver struck the child while he was trying to cross the road around 11:17 p.m. Sunday before fleeing the scene. The child, described by police as a y...
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations be...
A Detroit Fire Department lieutenant is facing federal charges after investigators alleged he attempted to receive and possessed sexually explicit images involving children. Federal prosecutors charged Lt. Derek McMenemy with attempted receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornogra...
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President Donald Trump has ordered additional strikes on Iran, the military announced Monday, marking the 10th consecutive night of U.S. attacks in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz a critical waterway that typically sees about 20% of the world's oil pass through it. "Today at 4 p.m. ET, U.S....
Lauren Edwards joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to give us a look into the Bayview Mackinac Races, The World’s Longest Continuously Run Long Distance Freshwater Yacht Race in the country.
Michigans Cyclospora outbreak continues to grow, with more than 6,100 cases now reported and 102 hospitalizations. Many Michiganders are wondering how much longer this could last. Ask Dr. Nandi: What to know as Cyclospora outbreak grows and recalls announced Even after recalls have been announced...
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona speaks with Author & Speaker Emily Lampkin on replacing "sorry" with more confident language
Detroit’s near-term air quality is forecast to improve as smoke from Ontario wildfires clears out of the region. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Wildfire smoke exposure increases risk of heart attacks, respiratory problems, premature births, and long-term health issues like cancer and dementi...
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