Michigan health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis after at least 170 cases were reported across the state within days.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are actively investigatin...
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The young family from Pontiac who were killed in a horrific crash on southbound I-75 in Holly on Wednesday night have been identified by a family member.Tieree Powell, 24, Zakiera Powell, 24, and their two children, Malani, 4, and Carter, 2, were found dead at the scene after a driver smashed int...
A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights.John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas, allegedly flew a DJI Mavic 3...
If you want to catch a movie along the Detroit Riverfront, you can do it this summer at the new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting the six-week movie series at the DTE Foundation Summit inside the park.It all kicks off on July 8, with people being ab...
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.Hamtramck councilmember convicted on misdemeanor ballot charge, acquitted on felony countsA Wayne County jury acquitted Hamtramck City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan on both felony c...
Michigan health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis after at least 170 cases were reported across the state within days.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are actively investigatin...
Four people were killed in a crash along I-75 in Holly Township Wednesday evening.
Four people were killed in a crash on southbound I-75 at Grange Hall Road in Holly Township. Further details of the crash aren't known at this time.
U.S. employment grew in June 2026, albeit at a slower pace than in previous months, according to a report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, down from the more than 100,000 jobs per month added during the spring. The unemployment rate was large...
A Wayne County jury acquitted Hamtramck City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan on both felony counts Wednesday but found him guilty of a misdemeanor election charge.Hassan, who also serves as the city’s mayor pro tem, was found not guilty on two felony counts — election law forgery and forging a sign...
Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuelas devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious diseases and a healthcare system already on the brink.Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are sleeping in crowded shelters or...
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence.Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius...
A man is dead after a crash on Detroit's east side, a Detroit Police spokesperson tells us.The crash happened early Thursday morning on Gratiot Avenue and Harper Avenue.We're told that the driver is cooperating with police, and DPD's Fatal Squad is gathering more details.Stay with WXYZ.com for up...
Parents can begin contributing to Trump Accounts on July 4, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government deposit to jumpstart their savings. About 6 million children are already signed up for Trump Accounts, but many more are still eligible for the program. Starting July 4, families can ...
A young couple from Pontiac and their two children were killed Wednesday night after a severe crash on southbound I-75 in northern Oakland County.The crash occurred just after 9 p.m. near Grange Hall Road. Sources tell Local 4 the victims have been identified as a 23-year-old woman and 24-year-ol...
Emergency rooms across the country see a surge in patients every Fourth of July weekend, and doctors say many of those visits could be avoided with a little preparation. Watch Christiana Ford's report below Fourth of July safety: ER doctor urges families to prepare before the holiday weekendDr. B...
This story also appeared in The Associated Press DETROIT — Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where sh...
1 man is dead after being shot multiple times on Detroit's west side, the Detroit Police Department tells us. Watch Kiara Hay's live report from the 6 a.m. show Man shot and killed overnight on Detroit's west sideThe man was found dead inside of a white Jeep. The shooting happened early Thursday ...
Four people two adults and two kids are dead after a crash Wednesday night on I-75 in Oakland County, a spokesperson for the Michigan State Police said. Watch our report from the 6 a.m. show 2 adults, 2 kids killed in crash on I-75 in Oakland CountyThe crash happened around 9 p.m. in the southb...
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Very hot and very humid. High: 98. Heat index values as high as 105° to 107‡ in the afternoon and early evening.THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, a few more high clouds moving in overnight. Very warm and humid. Low: 74.FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies, more clouds in the...
Detroit police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a nonfatal double shooting that occurred in May.According to the Detroit Police Department, the shooting occurred around 2:55 a.m. on May 10 in the 500 block of East Larned Street.Police said two su...
Two House bills seeking to crack down on a new form of price gouging that leverages consumers’ personal data to set prices will advance to the state Senate after passing overwhelmingly in the House.Referred to as “surveillance pricing” by the Federal Trade Commission, the practice is now widely u...
Ten cats were rescued from a Redford Township home deemed an imminent danger to public health and are now receiving care at Michigan Humane as rescue efforts continue at the property, officials said.Michigan Humane confirmed the cats have been transferred to its care, where veterinary and animal ...
Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews are scheduled to have increased numbers across Michigan of boating safety patrols over the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water.Launched in 2009, Operation Dry Water is a nationwide initiative focused on enforcing laws against boating u...
With temperatures climbing across metro Detroit, families are heading to the water and the WhoaZone is giving them plenty of reasons to make a splash.The lakeside attraction features giant slides, floating obstacle courses, and a beach where visitors can cool off, play volleyball, and soak up th...
It was an electric atmosphere Wednesday night at Campus Martius. Even with the near-record heat, it didn’t stop the watch party for Team USA in their 2-0 victory over Bosnia in the round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.The event was organized by Detroit City F.C., and even in t...
As we inch closer to America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, FOX 2 is continuing to take a look at Detroit’s vast role in shaping life in America.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order directing the city to prepare for extreme heat.The order, signed on Wednesday (July 1), directs all city departments to take the necessary steps to protect Detroit residents and workers during periods of extreme heat, defined as a two- to thr...
On Wednesday, we’re looking at the many genres of music that have come out of Detroit and Michigan as a whole to change the world several times over. For many in Southeast Michigan, driving by Hitsville U.S.A. on West Grand Boulevard is a constant reminder of the greatness that unfolded here. B...
A Detroit woman who runs a community pantry on the city's northwest side has changed how she operates after a heat wave threatened her food supply and the safety of the people she serves.Nikki Lee, founder of NW Detroit Blessing Boxes, typically offers a walk-up service where anyone can come and ...
Don't call it a comeback. The U.S. men's national team beat Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time in 24 years.
The owner apparently no longer lived there but was providing only minimal basic care. Thankfully, a neighbor recognized they couldn't survive in their makeshift shelter and called Detroit Animal Care and Control, whose officers arrived in time before the unbearable temperatures hit.
Multiple trench collapses across Southeast Michigan have left two injured and one dead.
A crash has closed southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road in Oakland County.The crash occurred on Wednesday (July 1) at 9:10 p.m., and police are urging drivers to avoid the area.Officials said emergency crews responded to the scene, where traffic was initially restricted to the left lane while re...
NEW YORK (AP) Malik Beasleys lawyer said the indicted former NBA star wants to move on with his life after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.Beasley, the latest big name caught up in a sweepi...
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.Balogun dominated t...
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If it feels like you are trapped in a steam room, you are not alone. Another day of dangerous heat is on the way to Metro Detroit and all of Southeast Michigan.The National Weather Service continues an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday, with the hottest conditions expected Thursday after...
A 23-year-old man died after being trapped in a trench collapse at a commercial construction site in Livingston County.According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 1) to a construction site near Grand River Avenue and Nicholson ...
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
A man has died and two other men have been injured in three separate trench collapse incidents at construction sites in Southeast Michigan this week.On Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., the Livingston County Sheriffs Office says it responded to a commercial site in Handy Township near Grand River Avenu...
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