NYC Mayor-Elect offers job to former Hamtramck Police Chief
Altaheri now tells FOX 2 that the Mamdani administration has contacted him with an offer with the city. The former chief has New York ties, having left a position as the commanding officer of the NYPD's Office of Equity and Inclusion. Altaheri declined to provide details to the role he was allegedly offered and the Mamdani Administration has not publicly acknowledged it.
Altaheri now tells FOX 2 that the Mamdani administration has contacted him with an offer with the city. The former chief has New York ties, having left a position as the commanding officer of the NYPD's Office of Equity and Inclusion. Altaheri declined to provide details to the role he was allegedly offered and the Mamdani Administration has not publicly acknowledged it.
MDOT ramps up construction with ramp closures
It is part of the latest development in the Restore The Reuther project, a $275 million effort. It involves the shutdown of seven ramps along I-696 WB which started at 8 p.m. Friday night. Then on Saturday at 4 a.m., both NB and SB I-75 ramps to WB I-696 will also be closed all the way to Lahser. As you can imagine, drivers are on a little edge about it all. They aren’t the only ones. People working in stores and restaurants along 696 are feeling some stress too.
It is part of the latest development in the Restore The Reuther project, a $275 million effort. It involves the shutdown of seven ramps along I-696 WB which started at 8 p.m. Friday night. Then on Saturday at 4 a.m., both NB and SB I-75 ramps to WB I-696 will also be closed all the way to Lahser. As you can imagine, drivers are on a little edge about it all. They aren’t the only ones. People working in stores and restaurants along 696 are feeling some stress too.
The Rundown 11/14 -- featuring pro wrestler Dean Hendrix
Pro wrestler Dean Hendrix joins the panel to talk about the crash at the Ulta store in Royal Oak, the Melvindale Police who delivered a baby in a car, and the Good Day Detroit's mixed review of the new Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie.
Pro wrestler Dean Hendrix joins the panel to talk about the crash at the Ulta store in Royal Oak, the Melvindale Police who delivered a baby in a car, and the Good Day Detroit's mixed review of the new Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie.
City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns
Ferndale is looking for a replacement for Flock which it ended its contract with. It is now looking for a new license plate reader camera company.
Ferndale is looking for a replacement for Flock which it ended its contract with. It is now looking for a new license plate reader camera company.
Funding for SNAP benefits restored for now
In Michigan, 1.4 million people, including over 400,000 kids, use SNAP benefits. The shutdown began on October 1 and lasted 43 days. After a vote on Wednesday night, President Trump signed a bill to reopen the government, allowing federal employees to return to work and resuming SNAP benefits.
In Michigan, 1.4 million people, including over 400,000 kids, use SNAP benefits. The shutdown began on October 1 and lasted 43 days. After a vote on Wednesday night, President Trump signed a bill to reopen the government, allowing federal employees to return to work and resuming SNAP benefits.
Woman charged in McDonald's murder headed to trial
A relative of a woman who was stabbed to death while working her shift at McDonald's in Eastpointe was taken into custody on Friday after authorities said the relative tried bringing knives into the courtroom.
A relative of a woman who was stabbed to death while working her shift at McDonald's in Eastpointe was taken into custody on Friday after authorities said the relative tried bringing knives into the courtroom.
New round of closures announced as I-696 work moves into new phase
The next phase of the I-696 construction project in Oakland County starts soon, and with it comes more closures.
The next phase of the I-696 construction project in Oakland County starts soon, and with it comes more closures.
Police chase ends with wanted shooting suspect shot, arrested in Detroit
A suspect wanted in 10 different shootings was shot and wounded by Detroit police officers Friday.
A suspect wanted in 10 different shootings was shot and wounded by Detroit police officers Friday.
Michigan woman saves trapped raccoon
A west Michigan woman saved a raccoon from a dumpster in Comstock Park after it was trapped on Halloween.
A west Michigan woman saved a raccoon from a dumpster in Comstock Park after it was trapped on Halloween.
Detroit police update on officer-involved shooting with wanted suspect
A large police scene took hold near downtown Friday involving a wanted suspect accused of 10 shooting incidents. He was wounded after a chase and is in now in custody.
A large police scene took hold near downtown Friday involving a wanted suspect accused of 10 shooting incidents. He was wounded after a chase and is in now in custody.
The Social Media Store & CreatorCon
How to build a social media presence from a branding expert. Robert Courtney Collins sits down with FOX 2 Detroit Live Anchor Ronia Shamona.
How to build a social media presence from a branding expert. Robert Courtney Collins sits down with FOX 2 Detroit Live Anchor Ronia Shamona.
Detroit police officer-involved shooting downtown
Detroit police have arrested a wanted suspect Friday after a chase.
Detroit police have arrested a wanted suspect Friday after a chase.
Detroit police involved shooting of wanted suspect near downtown
A suspect wanted in multiple shootings was shot by Detroit police Friday near downtown.
A suspect wanted in multiple shootings was shot by Detroit police Friday near downtown.
New Era Detroit: Donate-A-Thon
The group New Era Detroit is kicking off their annual Donate-A-Thon to help people who are homeless during Thanksgiving.
The group New Era Detroit is kicking off their annual Donate-A-Thon to help people who are homeless during Thanksgiving.
I-696 ramps closing in Oakland County
Getting around Oakland County is about to get even more difficult, thanks to a project to rebuild a stretch of I-696.
Getting around Oakland County is about to get even more difficult, thanks to a project to rebuild a stretch of I-696.
Discussion on the 'Discharge Petition' vote to release the Epstein Files
Attorney Eli Muawad talks with FOX 2's Roop Raj on the upcoming house discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files, without being subject to a presidential veto.
Attorney Eli Muawad talks with FOX 2's Roop Raj on the upcoming house discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files, without being subject to a presidential veto.
Event honors first responders who go 'Above and Beyond'
It was the 13th annual 'Above and Beyond' award ceremony. 600 people filled the concourse with Ford Field, including 37 Detroit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who were honored for their courage and compassion throughout the year, rescuing people from blazing fires and hoarding conditions, and putting suspects behind deadly block parties in handcuffs.
It was the 13th annual 'Above and Beyond' award ceremony. 600 people filled the concourse with Ford Field, including 37 Detroit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who were honored for their courage and compassion throughout the year, rescuing people from blazing fires and hoarding conditions, and putting suspects behind deadly block parties in handcuffs.
Ramps to close along WB I-696 from I-75 to the Lodge
MDOT says on WB I-696, ramps will be closed from I-75 to M-10 beginning Friday night. It’s all for a major traffic shift in Oakland County. MDOT says as the newly rebuilt eastbound I-696 lanes along that stretch get closer to completion, crews are planning to switch westbound I-696 traffic from I-75 to M-10 over to the eastbound side in order to rebuild the westbound lanes.
MDOT says on WB I-696, ramps will be closed from I-75 to M-10 beginning Friday night. It’s all for a major traffic shift in Oakland County. MDOT says as the newly rebuilt eastbound I-696 lanes along that stretch get closer to completion, crews are planning to switch westbound I-696 traffic from I-75 to M-10 over to the eastbound side in order to rebuild the westbound lanes.
Surveying crew finds human skull in Wayne
A human skull was found on the brush is likely linked to remains found near the area back in March. The remains found in that case was missing a skull is why investigators are suspecting a link between the two.
A human skull was found on the brush is likely linked to remains found near the area back in March. The remains found in that case was missing a skull is why investigators are suspecting a link between the two.
Pulse of Politics: Shutdown & Thanksgiving economics
Discussing the possible long-term impacts of the government shutdown, as well as how shrinkflation will impact Thanksgiving dinner with Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner. Plus, Pulse Anchor Roop Raj and Pulse of Politics Host Aaron Jordan discuss the end to the shutdown and their conversation with student journalists at Michigan State University.
Discussing the possible long-term impacts of the government shutdown, as well as how shrinkflation will impact Thanksgiving dinner with Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner. Plus, Pulse Anchor Roop Raj and Pulse of Politics Host Aaron Jordan discuss the end to the shutdown and their conversation with student journalists at Michigan State University.