Man intentionally lit on fire in Pontiac
An investigation is ongoing after a man was set on fire with a can of aerosol and a lighter in Pontiac. His daughter said he suffered third-degree burns in the attack.
Driver arrested for deadly hit & run of family dog in Michigan
On Monday, Kayla Marcoux was walking her three-year-old Bernadoodle named Gilly near Holland Road between Goddard and Wick. During their walk, a truck turned onto the road in the wrong lane, hit them, and kept on going, with security cameras along the route picking the truck up.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters 2026 Michigan governor race
Known for his energetic approach to law enforcement, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson was the latest candidate to toss a hat into the race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Swanson launched his campaign at Mott Community College in Flint on Thursday night.
First woman patrol officer for Detroit reflects on longtime legacy
Retired Detroit Police Sgt. Shirley Joyner is now 73 years old. She and her daughter Kyra took a walk down memory lane as it had been almost 17 years since Joyner retired from the Detroit Police Department and, almost 50 years since, she became the first woman on patrol in the city.
Corewell Health hospitals experience surge in flu-like symptom cases
Health professionals are cautioning to avoid the ER unless it is an emergency during this current spike in illnesses.
Grow Detroit's Young Talent offers career opportunities to city's youth
The best part is, these are real-world work experiences across diverse industries from technology to public service for those aged 14 to 24.
Michigan man facing animal torture charges
According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a restaurant on Hall Road around 11:30 a.m. Monday on reports that a dog was being abused inside a camper van.
Family of murdered Harper Woods dad, Angelo Lamb wants justice
Angelo Lamb was shot to death on Fleetwood Drive in Harper Woods April 1, 2023.
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan talks to Lansing business leaders
The Detroit mayor spoke in Lansing Thursday, pushing his message for why he should be governor to the business community.
State road budget questions have many wondering if GOP, Dems can meet in middle
Republican State Rep. Donni Steele spoke about the road issue, while FOX 2 also caught up with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer whose proposed budget has both sides of the aisle talking.
Longtime Fraser Bicycle owner selling business
The longtime shop for bike owners and beyond is closing after decades in business.
Detroit man stuck with two Super Bowl tickets, says StubHub breached contract
Brad Clor bought two seats last month, in hopes of watching the Lions in the Super Bowl. But shortly after, he got emails saying his seats were somewhere else and may not even be together. Now he's stuck with the tickets and is out $16K.
Late Detroit hip hop legend J Dilla honored with street renaming
James Dewitt Yancey left his mark on Detroit hip hop, known better by his stage name - J Dilla. His legacy lives on - not only in his music and family - but now on the street, literally.
Vehicle sandwiched between semi-trucks in Macomb County
Two people escaped a scary crash in northern Macomb County with non-life-threatening injuries after a semi-truck rear-ended a vehicle, pushing it into another semi-truck Thursday morning.
Man pulls fake gun in road rage in Bloomfield Township
A man mad about a woman honking at him in traffic pulled a plastic gun -- and is now facing felony charges.
New Era Detroit Launches Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Community group, New Era Detroit, will host an event Saturday to launch their domestic violence awareness program.
Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart Jr. dies at age 100
A decorated fighter pilot and legend in U.S. aviation history, Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen before his death this past weekend.
Detroit police boost traffic patrols after deadly crashes
Officers in Detroit's 12th Precinct are beefing up traffic patrols in an effort to stop crashes due to dangerous driving. The effort comes after an audit found that the area alone had five fatal crashes in 2024.
Former FOX 2 anchor Huel Perkins talks longtime reporter Al Allen
Al Allen, a beloved member of the FOX 2 family, has passed away. For nearly 30 years, Allen was a fixture on air on FOX 2, reporting on crime and corruption, featuring stories highlighting the best of people in Metro Detroit. He was a constant presence, bringing viewers traffic and weather reports with a style and sensibility that was uniquely his own.
Michigan teacher falls of ski lift during trip with students from Hamtramck
Another teacher, Terry Christensen, was chaperoning a school trip of boys from Frontier International Academy in Hamtramck. He says he rushed over to the scene.