Detroit to expand ShotStoppers program

Detroit's ShotStoppers program launched last year in, using 10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. Now, the city is expanding using the program using another $1 million in ARPA money.

Fireworks safety tips ahead of 4th of July

After an 11-year-old girl lost several fingers in a fireworks accident in River Rouge this week, FOX 2 spoke with a fireworks store owner about safety tips -- especially since 4th of July weekend is around the corner. Here is what to know.

Oakland County Deputy Brad Reckling laid to rest

"It?s really difficult," said Vern Pixley, the owner of Pixley Funeral Homes. "It?s just a very tragic time. Deputy Reckling had such a wonderful family -- a beautiful wife and three beautiful daughters, another child on the way. It?s devastating."

Goodwill program gives Detroit man new home

After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home -- thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit?s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.

Detroit Hosts Toyota Mobility Foundation Challenge

A global challenge by the Toyota Mobility Foundation aims to help cities move more safely, inclusively and sustainably. Jamie Sherrod sits down with Tim Slusser, Chief of Office of Mobility in Detroit, to discuss the focus here in Detroit. They're looking for innovators to help decrease fossil fuel and reduce the cost of freight operations in Detroit's Eastern Market. The deadline to sign up is September 12th, 2024.

Detroit Down Payment Assistance • Dearborn Heights shutdown looms • Biden, Trump clash on key issues at debate

On Friday's News Hit: - Detroit residents can get help with buying a home during the second round of the Down Payment Assistance Program. - If the Dearborn Heights City Council doesn’t approve a budget soon, all city services could shut down. - Biden and Trump clashed on key issues, including the economy, abortion rights, immigration, and the war in Ukraine at the debate.

Farmington Hills PD awarded for mental health training

More than 100 officers, dispatchers, and cadets underwent a two-day training session focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to de-escalate crises ? including domestic incidents and road rage encounters.

Dearborn Heights facing July 1 government shutdown

If the shutdown does take place, "there will be no trash pick-up, no public works services, all youth and senior recreation programs will be cancelled, the city?s telephone system, its website and cable TV channel will be shut down, and all employee compensation, along with their benefits will cease," said Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi.

Expectations ahead of Thursday's presidential debate

In a matter of hours, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will square off in their first 2024 presidential debate -- Democrats and Republicans are spinning narratives ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.