Willie Burton, who served as the District 5 Police Commissioner, is now running for State Representative. He sits down with Charlie Langton to discuss his previous role and his goals if he wins in the upcoming election
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A Pontiac couple and their two young children were killed Wednesday night when their disabled car was crashed into on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road, according to Michigan State Police.Relatives on Thursday (July 2) identified the victims as parents Tieree Powell and Zakaer...
Neighbors and advocates on Detroit's west side are continuing to sound the alarm over dogs being abandoned and their bodies dumped at Rouge Park, saying the problem has grown since it drew attention last year.Ricky Vendramini and Ronald Williams are a common sight at the park. The two friends r...
An act of arson caught on camera in Detroit left an American flag burnt to ashes.
A 30-year-old mother was killed as she crossed a busy intersection last night.
Grosse Pointe South men's varsity hockey coach Ben Warda has been removed from his position after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman on his boat while it was docked outside a St. Clair Shores restaurant. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Grosse Pointe South hockey coach faces felony...
Steve Harmon just moved in across the street in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood. He was asleep as well, but says he heard someone blowing an air horn, a guy on a bike, alerting the neighborhood to the fire. Steve jumped up, dialed 911, and ran across the street.
Two vehicles were involved, and MSP said the family had been pulled over on the side of the road when they were hit.
Sharva Johnson got off a bus and was crossing the street at this intersection against a red light. Police say that’s when a vehicle that had the green light hit her, and unfortunately Johnson died at the scene. She leaves behind three kids. Right now police are not charging the driver, and Johnso...
July 4th fireworks can be a spectacle worth documenting but getting a good photo of bright explosions in the dark sky is often an exercise in frustration.Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.O...
This July, Hudson's Detroit is adorned in a giant American flag. The original JL Hudson's building was also draped in the flag beginning in 1923, which long became a tradition.
As temperatures climb and air conditioners work overtime, DTE Energy says it’s seeing a surge in calls and is reminding homeowners that a few simple steps can improve comfort and lower energy use.“We’re buried right here,” said Gregory Pinto, a supervisor with the DTE Home Protection Plus (HPP) P...
Video courtesy: Bedrock. This July, Hudson's Detroit is adorned in a giant American flag. The original JL Hudson's building was also draped in the flag beginning in 1923 and becoming a tradition.
This Fourth of July weekend, two separate celebrations are marking the nation's 250th birthday and the differences between them have sparked confusion and frustration.America 250 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan commission created by Congress that has been in the works for 10 years. Its mission is to...
Four Detroit young adults are getting a rare, behind-the-scenes education in the entertainment industry, touring the country with Usher as part of a first-of-its-kind live-touring internship program.The program, called Usher’s Entertainment Industry Club, is a partnership between Usher’s New Look...
Willie Burton, who served as the District 5 Police Commissioner, is now running for State Representative. He sits down with Charlie Langton to discuss his previous role and his goals if he wins in the upcoming election
Pontiac mayor, Mike McGuinness, joins Charlie Langton on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the deadly I-75 crash that claimed the lives of an entire family. The suspect, meanwhile is in the hospital in addition to police custody.
Wedding Planner, Meeka Hughes, joins Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to chat about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looking to tie the knot, and what all goes into planning a wedding on this level.
Sonia Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Case Management, sits down with Brandon Hudson to discuss the concerns and the tips for families managing chronic care in summer temps.
Free agency is in full swing for the NHL and NBA! FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the Red Wings signing Viktor Arvidsson, the Pistons signing John Collins and predict where LeBron James could end up.
It's been nearly 10 years since someone shot and killed Alexandra Brueger while she was out for a run near Holly. The 31-year-old's murder is still unsolved. FOX 2 Detroit Live speaks with Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, a Criminal Justice Studies Program Professor, as well as Criminal Justice Senior Sam St...
London Thomas, 17, was last seen on April 5, 2025, when her sister dropped her off at her 23-year-old boyfriend's Inkster home.
Attorney Terry Bonnette with Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC discusses the laws in place to help protect teens during summer employment.
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brown and his company...
In todays Health Alert, a major review from the United Kingdom found that screen exposure before age two is linked to developmental concerns. Researchers say early experiences are becoming more digital rather than personal.The reviews findings are important because a babys brain makes more than 1...
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona checks in with car care expert Ken Huening on keeping your vehicle safe in extreme heat
Four members of a family including two toddlers were killed after a driver slammed into their vehicle while it was parked on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road in Holly. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: 'You destroyed a family.' Man, girlfriend & 2 toddlers killed in I-75 ...
Ronia Shamona talks with America250 Chair Rosie Rios about turning Independence Day into a day of generosity
FOX 2's Ronia Shamona joins Creative Producer behind The R&B Tour, Bobby Ross Avila
The heat we are dealing with isn’t miserable for everyone in Michigan — it’s also creating a serious problem outside.The extremely hot temperatures mixed with dry grass are creating a fire danger in parts of Michigan.And add in families setting off fireworks for the Fourth of July — and it could ...
Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.Researchers found the experiences kids have in school, at home, and in their c...
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday in federal court on a felony charge, after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was indicted in U.S. Superior Court on one count of destruction of...
A Farmington Hills man accused of killing his grandmother earlier this week has officially been charged.Zeff Nikollbibaj, 34, is charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in the killing of 78-year-old Ana Nikollbibaj. Watch Faraz Javed's video report below from the day of the alleged mu...
The man accused of killing his 78-year-old grandmother at the home they shared in Farmington Hills was arraigned on first degree murder and felony firearm charges on Thursday.Zeff Nikollbibaj, 34, was denied bond by 47th District Court Judge Marla E. Parker at the 2 p.m. hearing, despite his atto...
An inmate at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died two weeks after being hospitalized, marking a fourth inmate death within two months.Dalephenia Jones, 62, who had been serving a life sentence since 1994, died on July 2 at Trinity Health Hospital. Two weeks prior to her death, ...
Less than 50 miles from Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a Santa Fe nonprofit is serving as a haven for survivors of his alleged crimes a middle ground between their pain and the public.Solace Sexual Assault Services, nestled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is no stranger to Epstein's crimes. The organiz...
This reporting was made possible in part with support from the Poynter Institute. Melody Simmons went to the Taylor City Council to object to the city’s cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and returned home with a court case. Civic Action Toolbox ...
The Dix Avenue Bridge over the Rouge River on the Detroit-Dearborn border is closed until further notice.Wayne County Department of Public Services says extreme temperatures have left the drawbridge jammed in the upright position, making it impassable for vehicles. The county has notified the Coa...
Buster Robbins, the man accused in the decades-old rape and killing of Beverly Wivell, was released on bond this week.The 70-year-old was released on bond on Thursday, July 2. He is scheduled to return to court for a final pre-trial hearing on Sept. 10, 2026.BackgroundBeverly Wivell, 30, was a mo...
Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable t...
A 30 year-old Eastpointe woman has died after getting struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Hazel Park.Police responded to the scene around 10:50 p.m. after receiving reports of the fatal pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, police found the woman dead in the Mile median at John R Road.Vide...
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