Detroit Cody, Ferris State alum was lead official at Super Bowl LX

Usually, the best officials are the ones you don't notice in games - but Shawn Smith defies that description, although not for any controversial calls Sunday.

Legendary Kronk Gym reopens in Detroit with new owner reviving storied brand

A legendary boxing gym in Detroit getting off the mat. Kronk is back with new ownership fighting to revive the legacy while creating a new era of boxing.

88-year-old military veteran working at Meijer gifted $1.7M from donations

Edmund Bambas is an 88-year-old Brighton Meijer employee turned viral sensation. The military veteran who was unable to afford retirement, had his story catch fire around the world.

California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family

The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.

Paralyzed Metro Detroit man regains ability to walk

Jake Heckmann was an active guy with skydiving and rock climbing. Then one day in 2023 his back hurt - and he started feeling numb.

Rescued kittens saved by Union City police become new mascots

Security video from earlier this fall appears to show one of the kittens fall from a moving car. It is not clear if they were deliberately thrown out, but both were in distress.

Detroit police sergeant, firefighter to receive Medal of Valor for saving suicidal man

DFD's Sam Lemire and DPD's Rodney Ballinger are being awarded the Medal of Valor for their efforts which took nearly two hours to rescue a man suffering a mental crisis.

Skilled trade program takes workers of all levels to fill workforce gap

Right now there is a real need for skilled workers in Michigan and beyond. But a new partnership in Metro Detroit is looking to fill that gap literally and figuratively.

Disabled veteran gets free new home upgrades in Harrison Township

"My mom actually saw the story on FOX 2 of Joe the Marine that was hit on his bicycle and is now a paraplegic," he said. "She said, 'Jeff, is there anything you guys can do for this family?'"

Pistons superfan from South Korea becomes unofficial Detroit ambassador

A Pistons fan from South Korea flew 6,000 miles just to watch some games and indirectly, become an ambassador for the City of Detroit.