Businesses worried on the impact of multi-year I-696 closure
Business owners worry the shutdown can negatively impact customer traffic. One of those businesses is Front Page Deli, which is located off one of the exits.
Plymouth student says teacher made racist comment when she sat for Pledge of Allegiance
Danielle Khalaf ? an Arab-American who is from Michigan ? says on January 10, she exercised her right to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance to protest the conflict in Gaza.
Michigan says 5 kids have died from the flu
It's been an historically bad season for the influenza, and as vaccine coverage drops during the period when transmission is highest, those at the extreme ends of age and people with health issues could be impacted the most.
Detroit filling in cracks of homeless outreach plan
The city revealed a seven-point plan for preventing homeless families and individuals from not being able to access Detroit's services.
Ten days of cleanup: Southwest Detroit residents forced to wait
It's been ten days since a massive water main broke on the city's southwest side and residents are growing frustrated as they play the waiting game.
Detroit unveils new plan for connecting with unsheltered families
Following the tragic death of two kids, the city of Detroit is boosting funding and services in a bid to connect with families and individuals who are struggling with homelessness.
State police helicopter tracks down armed suspect in Detroit
Video courtesy of Michigan State Police Second District on X, formerly Twitter.
MDOT pushing 'toward zero deaths' campaign
More than a thousand people died in 2024 in preventable crashes, Michigan State Police say. That's why this year they are pushing a new initiative alongside the transportation department.
Cleaner discusses conditions inside Pontiac home where abandoned kids lived
A cleaner who was hired to handle a filthy Pontiac home where three children lived alone for years said it took about eight hours to clean the mess, and she still doesn't believe the home is ready for people to live in it. Trash and feces were both found piled up in the home.
From Canvas to Confidence: How a Credit Union and Artist Are Uplifting Detroit?s Youth
A Michigan-based credit union is merging banking with creativity, partnering with a local artist to launch three new debit card designs. But this partnership is about more than just eye-catching cards?it?s supporting a mission to uplift Metro Detroit?s underserved youth through art education.
Whitmer focuses on roads, economy during 2025 State of the State
Some of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's biggest focuses during her 2025 State of the State included fixing roads and economy, such as inflation.
From Canvas to Confidence: How a Credit Union and Artist Are Uplifting Detroit’s Underserved Youth
A Michigan-based credit union is blending banking with creativity, partnering with a local artist to launch three new debit card designs. The partnership is about more than eye-catching cards—it's supporting a mission to uplift Metro Detroit's underserved youth through art education.
Transitional housing in Detroit faces closure
On Thursday, it was said that the transitional housing facility is being shut down. Arvin Walker runs this transitional housing facility on Detroit?s west side on his blood, sweat, and tears.
Michigan lawmakers react to Gov. Whitmer's State of the State Address
Matt Hall, the new Republican Speaker of the House, had plenty to say after Whitmer?s 7th address. This one took place with the Republicans leading the House and the Democrats controlling the Senate.
Proposed Michigan bill would help track student enrollment
According to a press release from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Michael Bouchard proposed the change following the discovery that a 15-year-old boy and two girls, 13 and 12, were allegedly abandoned by their mother and forced to live in squalor for four to five years.
Police officer hurt in struggle with armed suspect during traffic stop
A dangerous situation that all started routine. Gratiot at Evergreen just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Police pulled over a vehicle for tinted windows. The driver was questioned and had an active warrant, and his car was impounded.
The women behind '98Forward'
FOX 2 is highlighting the accomplishments of Detroiters who made a major impact as we approach the end of Black History Month and the start of Women's History Month. Last September, 98Forward brought out dozens of Metro Detroit school students to visit the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan, where they met the musician. Turning events in a tight turn is nothing new for 98Forward.
Social media star, 9, still teaching others with Black History Month impressions
Every February Rosie White transforms into Black figures from Stevie Wonder to Shirley Chisholm posting the videos on Instagram.
Southwest Detroit Business Association helping water main break victims
The business association is continuing its work with boots on the ground to ensure residents affected by the devastating water break are getting back on their feet.
Previewing Whitmer's 7th State of the State address
The governor will deliver her next State of the State address as she enters the last two years of her governorship.