Vigil held for victims of Flight 255, on 39th anniversary of crash
Thirty-nine years ago, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed moments after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing everyone on board except a toddler. The plane was headed to Phoenix on Aug. 16, 1987. It cleared the runway at 8:46 p.m. and began to tilt. The left wing clipped a light pole before the plane sheared the roof off a rental car building.
Thirty-nine years ago, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed moments after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing everyone on board except a toddler. The plane was headed to Phoenix on Aug. 16, 1987. It cleared the runway at 8:46 p.m. and began to tilt. The left wing clipped a light pole before the plane sheared the roof off a rental car building.
"We Walk Detroit" encourages health, promotes the city
The program in Detroit meets on Sunday mornings to go on walks along the city, promoting health and wellbeing.
The program in Detroit meets on Sunday mornings to go on walks along the city, promoting health and wellbeing.
Triple fatal fire at adult foster care facility
A fire at an adult Foster care home in Redford killed three people. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A fire at an adult Foster care home in Redford killed three people. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Fire investigators still looking into cause of triple-fatal fire in Redford
Three people are dead after an early Saturday morning fire at an adult foster care facility in Redford Township, officials said. Redford Fire Chief Chris Mayes said emergency personnel responded to the fire shortly after 6 a.m. in the 15000 block of Woodbine Avenue, near Five Mile Road.
Three people are dead after an early Saturday morning fire at an adult foster care facility in Redford Township, officials said. Redford Fire Chief Chris Mayes said emergency personnel responded to the fire shortly after 6 a.m. in the 15000 block of Woodbine Avenue, near Five Mile Road.
Cruisers pack Woodward for annual dream cruise
The Dream Cruise stretches through several Oakland County communities each year. FOX 2 was there all day talking to people and enjoying the cruise.
The Dream Cruise stretches through several Oakland County communities each year. FOX 2 was there all day talking to people and enjoying the cruise.
News Without a Net tackles the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise
FOX 2's Dave Spencer hosts a Woodward Dream Cruise special including live reports from Dave Kinchen, and reporting from Scott Wolchek and more.
FOX 2's Dave Spencer hosts a Woodward Dream Cruise special including live reports from Dave Kinchen, and reporting from Scott Wolchek and more.
Not all the cruisers are on 4 wheels at the Woodward Dream Cruise
Ant talks about his 2016 Harley Davidson Three Wheeler at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise.
Ant talks about his 2016 Harley Davidson Three Wheeler at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise.
Jim talks about his Pontiac GTO during the Woodward Dream Cruise
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE: Riding along with
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE: Royal Oak Ford vice president talks about largest one-day car event
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
Truck crashes into car on Woodward after burnout
Viewer video shows a car do a burnout and then a truck smash into that car overnight in Pontiac, just hours before the Woodward Dream Cruise officially began.
Viewer video shows a car do a burnout and then a truck smash into that car overnight in Pontiac, just hours before the Woodward Dream Cruise officially began.
6 dead, one critical in Missaukee County
Detectives from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post worked through the night processing three active crime scenes following the shooting deaths of six individuals, including the suspect, discovered in Missaukee County Friday. As investigators seek a possible motive for the shootings, they have identified the five victims by age and gender though not by relationship to each other at this time. Preliminary timeline of events which is subject to change as investigation progresses: At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, troopers were dispatched to a home on South LaChance Road in Lake Township for a report of a person who had been shot - a 13-year-old female who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. She remains hospitalized and is now in stable condition. The three deceased individuals found at the South LaChance Road address have been identified as a 45-year-old male, 40-year-old female, and 16-year-old male. The deceased individual located at the second, separate home in Missaukee County has been identified as a 53-year-old male. The individual located in the wooded area near Whitlock Lake, alongside suspect 39-year-old Chad Hickman, has been identified as a 29-year-old female.
Detectives from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post worked through the night processing three active crime scenes following the shooting deaths of six individuals, including the suspect, discovered in Missaukee County Friday. As investigators seek a possible motive for the shootings, they have identified the five victims by age and gender though not by relationship to each other at this time. Preliminary timeline of events which is subject to change as investigation progresses: At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, troopers were dispatched to a home on South LaChance Road in Lake Township for a report of a person who had been shot - a 13-year-old female who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. She remains hospitalized and is now in stable condition. The three deceased individuals found at the South LaChance Road address have been identified as a 45-year-old male, 40-year-old female, and 16-year-old male. The deceased individual located at the second, separate home in Missaukee County has been identified as a 53-year-old male. The individual located in the wooded area near Whitlock Lake, alongside suspect 39-year-old Chad Hickman, has been identified as a 29-year-old female.
3 killed in fire at adult foster care facility in Redford
Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at an adult foster care facility located in the 15000 block of Woodbine early this morning. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy smoke and active flames coming from the residence. Two occupants were able to escape the home safely. Tragically, during search and suppression operations, firefighters located three deceased individuals inside the residence.
Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at an adult foster care facility located in the 15000 block of Woodbine early this morning. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy smoke and active flames coming from the residence. Two occupants were able to escape the home safely. Tragically, during search and suppression operations, firefighters located three deceased individuals inside the residence.
Chuck shows off his 2025 convertible Corvette
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
Vince shows off his 1968 Dodge Charger at the Woodward Dream Cruise
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
FOX 2 is out at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise talking to car enthusiasts.
POTUS: Allow private companies to hack foreign adversaries
The US is recruiting private companies to launch cyber attacks on foreign entities behalf of the Federal Government. What this means for international relations and the safety of those companies.
The US is recruiting private companies to launch cyber attacks on foreign entities behalf of the Federal Government. What this means for international relations and the safety of those companies.
Woodward Avenue through the years
It has long been the place to work to celebrate and to cruise. This is Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius in 1861 the presentation of colors to the First Michigan Infantry before heading off to fight in the Civil War. This is the group whom upon seeing them arrive in Washington a month later President Abraham Lincoln reportedly said "Thank God for Michigan."
It has long been the place to work to celebrate and to cruise. This is Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius in 1861 the presentation of colors to the First Michigan Infantry before heading off to fight in the Civil War. This is the group whom upon seeing them arrive in Washington a month later President Abraham Lincoln reportedly said "Thank God for Michigan."
Metro Detroit woman hit by speed boat on Pontiac Lake
Mick McCanna and his family have been taking it one day at a time ever since his daughter, Beth Ayers of Fenton, was struck by a speed boat on Pontiac Lake while she was out for a swim.
Mick McCanna and his family have been taking it one day at a time ever since his daughter, Beth Ayers of Fenton, was struck by a speed boat on Pontiac Lake while she was out for a swim.
Breaking down the uptick in Islamaphobia
The Dearborn police chief and The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) are urging the community to skip the meeting amid reports that outside agitators may be in attendance. This comes as cases of Islamaphobia have been increasing across the nation.
The Dearborn police chief and The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) are urging the community to skip the meeting amid reports that outside agitators may be in attendance. This comes as cases of Islamaphobia have been increasing across the nation.
Almost time for the Woodward Dream Cruise 2026
The classic cars are struttin’ their stuff on Woodward this weekend. The Dream Cruise officially starts tomorrow. But the party is already underway.
The classic cars are struttin’ their stuff on Woodward this weekend. The Dream Cruise officially starts tomorrow. But the party is already underway.