Michigan professor has fossil named after him following discovery
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Doctor Anthony Swinehart at Hillsdale College is behind the discovery of a rare new fossil identified as macroalga - which is similar to seaweed. Now housed at the college's D.M. Fisk Museum of Natural History, the species was named after Swinehart, being dubbed Earltonella swinehartii.

Input sought on Ecorse Creek Watershed improvement projects
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McKenzi Waliczek with the Friends of the Detroit River discusses potential improvements on the way for the Ecorse Creek Watershed. The nonprofit is seeking tips from the community about what they would want improved along the river. 

Lunar New Year at the Hawk in Farmington Hills
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Sam Koeppe, cultural arts coordinator for the City of Farmington Hills and The Hawk Theatre, joined FOX 2 to talk about Lunar New Year celebration set for this Sunday.

Justin Verlander returns to spring training with Detroit Tigers
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Detroit's former ace and a three-time Cy Young award winner is back with the Tigers. He discussed the full-circle moment in Florida on Feb. 12. 

Judge warns of Detroit parking ticket scam
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Scammers are going after drivers who have parked in Detroit. Text messages demanding payment for unpaid parking tickets are not real, the 36th District Court chief judge warns.

Family of UM student that froze to death weighs lawsuit
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The parents of a University of Michigan sophomore that was found dead after leaving a fraternity is considering a lawsuit after their son froze to death. He had allegedly drank too much before leaving the building in jeans and a t-shirt on one of the coldest nights of the year.

Detroit police say man lured women on Facebook then attacked them
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A Detroit man is accused of luring women with a kind demeanor and niceties, using social media to get close to them before assaulting them. One victim described him as Ted Bundy because of the metaphorical mask he wore; appearing good-natured and kindhearted before snapping and attacking them.

The Detroit Repertory Theatre has transformed community
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Before it became a theater, the Detroit Repertory Theatre was a bar. It has stood the tests of time in surviving riots, racial polarization, neighborhood decay and poverty.

Anatomy of an ice dam and the dangers they present to homes
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It's been years since Michigan has gotten a real winter, but 2026 brought snow, freezing temperatures, and everything else that comes with cold weather. An employee with Paramount Roofing explains one of the perils facing homes during winter. 

Ice dams and what to do about them
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An irritating nuisance that won't break the bank but will certainly rankle any homeowner, the ice dam happens thanks to the freeze-thaw cycle perpetuated by freezing temperatures and sun hitting people's roofs.

The end of police scanners? Encrypted communications coming
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A mandate from the federal government means police scanners will be encrypted by October. That goal is police safety, according to the government, but it will mean one fewer opportunity for news organizations to track police.

Focus: Hope looking for volunteers
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For many, the holiday season is a time to give. Some give monetary donations to charity, while others give their time by volunteering. But once the holiday season ends, many nonprofits like Focus: HOPE see a significant drop in volunteer numbers.

Obie Benson's daughter reflects on the Four Tops legacy
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The four kids from Detroit have all died, but, Tobi Benson Walker, the daughter of one top, Obie Benson, reflects on the legacy of her father and how their music is still relevant during Black History Month.

Warning for romance scams online this Valentine's Day
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Using a mirroring technique, scammers will mimic the same interests online to make a connection, and gain trust.

Whitmer administration presents last state budget
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The budget is just over $88 billion, including a general fund total of  $13.6 billion, while questions swirl about what the state's economy will look like in the future. 

Managing meds during flu season
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It's been a very active flu season in Michigan and around the U.S. That means rummaging through one's medical cabinet, which can sometimes reveal surprise discoveries. Irina Butler with Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group explains what to do.

11-year-old boy hit, killed by vehicle in Taylor
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The investigation continues as many are heartbroken by the tragedy that shook the community Tuesday night, including the police chief. 11-year-old Jacob Robinson was hit and killed by a car. His mother, Tonoya, told FOX 2 that he was a lovable and sweet child.