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Dave Spencer and Hilary Golston host the Fox 2 News at 6 p.m. for Aug. 2.
Detroiter to Detroiter | Saunteel Jenkins on Neighborhoods, Safety, and Growth: ?We must keep our babies safe.?
Former Council President Saunteel Jenkins, currently second or third in polling, says Detroit?s next chapter must focus on neighborhoods. In a one-on-one with Hilary Golston, she lays out her plans for public safety, affordable housing, and strategic growth in all seven districts. They also touched on education, marijuana and a host of other issues.
Detroiter to Detroiter | Mary Sheffield on Curfews, Crime, and the Future of the City: ?We?re holding parents responsible.?
In a one-on-one conversation with FOX 2's Hilary Golston, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield outlines her plan to make Detroit a ?destination of opportunity.? They discuss curfews, crime, housing, taxes, education, population growth, and more. Sheffield, who currently leads the race for mayor in both polling and fundraising, said: ?We?re holding parents responsible.? Golston is speaking in depth with the other top contenders in the mayoral race ahead of this pivotal election.
Corporation of Public Broadcasting shutting down: What does this mean?
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said it?s closing up shop after Congress yanked its funding at the encouragement of President Trump. CBP is a pipeline for federal money that goes to PBS and NPR.
Family sounds alarm after deadly 'Gas Station Heroin' overdose
The drug is stronger than Morphine and highly addictive, and you can buy it at smoke shops and gas stations. Now there is a push to get it banned on the federal level this week.
Michigan joins lawsuit to block health care cuts for transgender youth
Tess Miller?s son is transgender, and she says it took years for him and their family to recognize and seek treatment for the depression and anxiety that come with gender dysphoria. For them, therapy and gender-affirming care were lifesavers.
Detroit police release doorbell video of drive by shooting
Police say two pickup trucks pulled up to the home at 6:20 a.m. on Thursday. The passengers then got out and shot up the house, hitting an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, with one getting hit in the arm, the other in the foot. Both were in the upstairs portion of the home where they were sleeping when they got shot.
Rally for little boy killed in drive-by shooting
Detroit police say Rylee died after he was struck by a stray bullet Sunday night near Anglin and Stender. Pastor Maurice Hardwick, also known as Pastor Mo, comforted Rylee's father as he was overcome with grief.
Livonia bond proposal would fund new police building
There's a $150 million bond proposal that, if passed, would fund a new police department, fire department, library, and more.
Detroit man sentenced for kidnapping, sexual assault
Judge Bradlee L. Cobb went outside the guidelines to sentence Payne to 25 to 50 years concurrently for criminal sexual assault - then added 25 to 50 years consecutively for his conviction on kidnapping. A seventh charge he was convicted of, for assault to do great bodily harm with strangulation got a five to 10-year sentence concurrent with the CSC sentence.
New Era Detroit in the community
Near the intersection of Britain and Laing, there?s a parade. But there are no floats, fancy cars, or performers. Just a U-Haul and hope.
Judge calls out Andrew Payne's 'sadistic and savage' acts at sentencing
Judge Bradlee L. Cobb unleashed his thoughts at the sentencing for convicted rapist and kidnapper Andrew Payne Friday.
Judge blasts Detroit man sentenced for kidnapping woman to be sex slave
Judge Bradlee Cobb told convicted rapist and kidnapper Andrew Payne it was one of the most disturbing cases he has seen in 30 years of criminal law.
Taylor's Ride for Autism marks 20 years on Sunday
The event, at Motown Harley Davidson on Telegraph, raises money to help families impacted by autism. It is $35 per rider, $20 per passenger with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. The kickstands go up at 10:30.
Suspect in deadly Canton shooting that killed 13-year-old sister due in court
The 21-year-old older brother of the victim is due in court for the fatal Canton apartment shooting is expected to be arraigned today.
Large power outage in Warren slows traffic
A power outage on Friday slowed traffic and left many in the dark.
Backpack giveaway in Livonia provides school supplies
Community Choice Credit Union's Give Big, Give Backpacks distributes over 3,200 backpacks full of school supplies to students across Michigan.
Detroit kids learn firefighting through the junior cadet class
Zuri Irby and her brother Rakeem learned first-hand what it is like to be a firefighter in Detroit. It is part of a program in the Motor City that has been around for 50 years. Detroit Fire Chief James Harris said it is a win-win for crews in the city.
Coast Guard crew from Michigan saves three on Lake Erie
A sailboat stranded near Middle Bass Island was rescued this week by the Detroit Coast Guard Air Station.
Man killed at Royal Oak apartments after argument
A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Royal Oak after an argument Thursday around noon.