How off-road chairs are changing Michigan state parks for people with mobility challenges
Off-road chairs are increasing accessibility at Michigan state parks and recreation areas.
Memorial barbecue in honor of fallen DPD Officer Loren Courts is Oct. 8 in Berkley
"It's so humbling to see the amount of people who cared about him," Kristine Courts said. "I know how it feels for us, but to see the community care as much as they do, it's so heartwarming."
Former prisoner uses Ypsilanti Township farm to break cycle of incarceration
We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti Township provides formerly incarcerated people with a nine-month paid internship to help keep them out of prison.
Saline mom starts pediatric heart transplant research charity after her son got Gift of Life
Following her son's heart transplant, she became an advocate for pediatric heart transplant research. Now her efforts and an event this weekend could help save young lives.
After 20 years, business owner thankful for felony expungement from Project Clean Slate
Earlier this year he says he had two felony convictions for low-level drug offenses expunged. "It’s like a burden has been lifted," said Dubose.
Living statue performer's 'real' partner mistaken for corpse by sheriff deputies
On Thursday night he was in Oakland County for an event dressed as an old-timey gentleman on a first date with a very proper lady. But it was after the event when things got weird and police got involved.
Cancer battle as teen inspires Metro Detroit woman to become nurse
A Metro Detroit woman's cancer battle as a teen inspired her to become a nurse. She is now close to achieving that goal.
Brain cancer survivor, other patients to walk at Head for the Cure on Belle Isle
Head for the Cure raises funds for clinical trials and research to continue studying brain cancer research, to benefit survivors like Sarah. It is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11 on Belle Isle.
18-year-old hockey star beats brain cancer
"I was like, 'Mom what does malignant mean?' It’s cancer, I was like - not good, get it out right now," he said.
Disabled man's wheelchair runs out of power - but Sterling Heights police lend helping hand
First responders in Sterling Heights are going above and beyond the call of duty to help a man in need. Rodney Sellers was stranded on the side of the road, unable to get home - after his electric wheelchair broke down.
Businessman buys 1949 Buick from 'Rain Man' for autism awareness
For Kevin Adell, the car has a special meaning.
Ring a bell: Rosie the Riveters celebrated on Labor Day
"I'm not old, I've just been around for a long time," Belle quipped. "When they said men were going off to war and everything, and that they needed help. So I ran over and got the job and I put in to be a riveter."
Ecorse brothers rescue man from house fire
The Ecorse Deputy Fire Chief tells Fox 2 the man in the home was sleeping at the time of the fire, and got woken up by his dog - but was trapped after recent foot surgery made it hard for him to get out on his own.
Henry Ford Health internship for students of color introduces field of oncology
"The aim is to continue this program, definitely with Notre Dame, but we want to expand it to the high school students and possibly to some MSU med students in the future," she said.
Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, Gateway Classic Cars team up at adoption event
"It's special because we want to get all these puppies and kittens adopted and it's special to my heart," said Linda Bastow of Gateway Classic Cars. "Also, to find a forever home for these cars too because they all need it. classics, muscle cars, whatever you want, we got."
'The right thing to do': Livonia teens who saved woman, son in house fire talk about rescue
The damage and the boarded windows only tell part of the story - incredible surveillance video shows a house on fire, and three high school students who jump into action after spotting it while driving by.
Teen phenom Anissa Lea will be youngest artist to be featured at Detroit Jazz Festival
Anissa Lea is in the studio rehearsing for a big show - the biggest yet for the 17-year-old. She will be performing at the iconic Detroit Jazz Festival - billed as the world’s largest free jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, for more than 40 years.
Digital Divas EMU program introduces aviation, STEM careers to young women
An Eastern Michigan University program called Digital Divas aims to boost the number of female pilots while introducing STEM and aviation to an underserved community.
Family's puppy taken by Amazon driver returned after 4 days
"I know how valuable these dogs are, I have seen multiple situations where they've turned up missing or people have taken them," he said. "I just didn't know it was at this high of a level. How people have taken them - but I didn't think it was at this level at all."
Detroit-born designer makes his mark in fashion industry
Quandell Wright says he started breaking the laws of fashion. Celebrities like Chris Brown started wearing his clothes, William Palmer started collaborating with brands like K-Swiss and his fashion-forward bags have been spotted in magazines.