15-year-old succumbs to accidental gunshot in Ypsilanti
Authorities said that a 15-year-old boy was found in a house in the 7100 block of Deer Track Drive in Ypsilanti Township, with a gunshot wound that ended up being fatal. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department said they were called to the house around 6:30 p.m. July 22 for the reported shooting. When they arrived the boy was there with two other juveniles and no adults. First aid was given, but it was unsuccessful, as the boy died at the scene. "Our hearts go out to the family and community of this tragedy and are steadfast in continuing this investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident," the department said in a statement.
Authorities said that a 15-year-old boy was found in a house in the 7100 block of Deer Track Drive in Ypsilanti Township, with a gunshot wound that ended up being fatal. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department said they were called to the house around 6:30 p.m. July 22 for the reported shooting. When they arrived the boy was there with two other juveniles and no adults. First aid was given, but it was unsuccessful, as the boy died at the scene. "Our hearts go out to the family and community of this tragedy and are steadfast in continuing this investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident," the department said in a statement.
Artist John Dennis shows off his work at 23rd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
The show continues Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried Fine Art & Craft Show Delicious Food and Great Live Entertainment D-Tour Band, One Love Reggae Band, and Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations Plus! Youth Art Competition for Grades K-8 ~ $350 Awards Sun 3pm Powers & Daly Rds, S. of Maple, W. of Orchard Lake Rd – plenty of free parking in the last back half of the lot behind Corewell Health, 6900 Orchard Lake Road.
The show continues Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Juried Fine Art & Craft Show Delicious Food and Great Live Entertainment D-Tour Band, One Love Reggae Band, and Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations Plus! Youth Art Competition for Grades K-8 ~ $350 Awards Sun 3pm Powers & Daly Rds, S. of Maple, W. of Orchard Lake Rd – plenty of free parking in the last back half of the lot behind Corewell Health, 6900 Orchard Lake Road.
Gordie Howe Bridge: How did we get here?
It's been 11 years since the Gordie Howe Bridge was announced. With the bridge set to officially open in less than 48 hours, how did we get to this point?
It's been 11 years since the Gordie Howe Bridge was announced. With the bridge set to officially open in less than 48 hours, how did we get to this point?
Kajy law firm gives car seats to families
Lawrence Kajy purchased 100 Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seats to give away through a contest to support families who may face constraints in accessing essential safety equipment. These premium car seats are designed to grow with the child, going from a rear-facing harness (5-40 lb) to a forward-facing harness (22-65 lb). The contest winners picked up their prizes July 25.
Lawrence Kajy purchased 100 Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seats to give away through a contest to support families who may face constraints in accessing essential safety equipment. These premium car seats are designed to grow with the child, going from a rear-facing harness (5-40 lb) to a forward-facing harness (22-65 lb). The contest winners picked up their prizes July 25.
Where do they stand? Haley Steven, Abdul El-Sayed on four key issues
We're closing in on the Democratic U.S. Senate Debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Here is their stance on four key issues, ahead of the Monday, July 27, debate hosted on FOX 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
We're closing in on the Democratic U.S. Senate Debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Here is their stance on four key issues, ahead of the Monday, July 27, debate hosted on FOX 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Early voting starts in Detroit
The Detroit Department of Elections is encouraging residents to utilize the Early Voting period to make their voices heard this primary at their convenience. The Detroit Department of Elections encourages all eligible voters, first-time voters, families, and community members to vote, early, in-person, via mail-in or on election day.
The Detroit Department of Elections is encouraging residents to utilize the Early Voting period to make their voices heard this primary at their convenience. The Detroit Department of Elections encourages all eligible voters, first-time voters, families, and community members to vote, early, in-person, via mail-in or on election day.
Entire family found dead in Grand Haven, multiple shot
Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds.
Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds.
Armed man injured in Dearborn officer-involved shooting, police say
Dearborn police responded just before 11 p.m. to a disturbance call involving a 53-year-old man yelling "Die, die, die." Officers said the man exited a home carrying a long gun, prompting an officer to fire. The suspect was treated at the scene, taken into custody and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Dearborn police responded just before 11 p.m. to a disturbance call involving a 53-year-old man yelling "Die, die, die." Officers said the man exited a home carrying a long gun, prompting an officer to fire. The suspect was treated at the scene, taken into custody and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
'Hood Feminism' with Mikki Kendall
Mikki Kendall is a writer, diversity consultant, and occasional feminist. She's the author of the New York Times-bestselling HOOD FEMINISM, AMAZONS, ABOLITIONISTS, AND ACTIVISTS, a graphic novel illustrated by A. D’Amico.
Mikki Kendall is a writer, diversity consultant, and occasional feminist. She's the author of the New York Times-bestselling HOOD FEMINISM, AMAZONS, ABOLITIONISTS, AND ACTIVISTS, a graphic novel illustrated by A. D’Amico.
Comics & Cartoons with Emma Steinkellner
Emma Steinkellner is an illustrator, cartoonist, and writer working in comics and animation based in Los Angeles. Steinkellner is the author and illustrator of middle grade graphic novels including The Okay Witch series, the Nell of Gumbling series, and Last Day Pool Party.
Emma Steinkellner is an illustrator, cartoonist, and writer working in comics and animation based in Los Angeles. Steinkellner is the author and illustrator of middle grade graphic novels including The Okay Witch series, the Nell of Gumbling series, and Last Day Pool Party.
Authors, Libraries & More
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers from Instagram, along with authors and local libraries.
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers from Instagram, along with authors and local libraries.
'When I Was Death' with Alexis Henderson
Alexis Henderson is a dark, speculative fiction author who loves writing stories about complicated, intense, and sometimes violent women. She grew up in one of America’s most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, which instilled me with a life-long love of ghost stories and gothic horror.
Alexis Henderson is a dark, speculative fiction author who loves writing stories about complicated, intense, and sometimes violent women. She grew up in one of America’s most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, which instilled me with a life-long love of ghost stories and gothic horror.
Romance Heated Rivalry with Lexi LaFleur Brown
Lexi LaFleur Brown is the Indigenous, USA TODAY bestselling author known for witty, emotional, hockey-packed rom-coms like 'Evening The Score' and 'Shoot Your Shot.' Lexi advocates for greater inclusivity in hockey, cracks jokes, and shares glimpses into her post-meet-cute hockey life.
Lexi LaFleur Brown is the Indigenous, USA TODAY bestselling author known for witty, emotional, hockey-packed rom-coms like 'Evening The Score' and 'Shoot Your Shot.' Lexi advocates for greater inclusivity in hockey, cracks jokes, and shares glimpses into her post-meet-cute hockey life.
Popular Picks with Taylor
Sydnee chats with fellow reader, Taylor. Taylor is well known in the online book community for her enthusiasm, fun book-related videos, and recommendations.
Sydnee chats with fellow reader, Taylor. Taylor is well known in the online book community for her enthusiasm, fun book-related videos, and recommendations.
Northville District Library
Sydnee chats with Northville District Library Assistant Director, Maria Williams. The library is celebrating 30 years of being in the community and helping promote reading for all ages.
Sydnee chats with Northville District Library Assistant Director, Maria Williams. The library is celebrating 30 years of being in the community and helping promote reading for all ages.
'Last Night in Brooklyn' with Xochitl Gonzalez
Xochitl Gonzalez is a bestselling author, prolific journalist, screenwriter and producer. Gonzalez is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming,' the Reese’s Book Club Pick 'Anita de Monte Laughs Last,' and USA Today national bestseller 'Last Night in Brooklyn.'
Xochitl Gonzalez is a bestselling author, prolific journalist, screenwriter and producer. Gonzalez is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming,' the Reese’s Book Club Pick 'Anita de Monte Laughs Last,' and USA Today national bestseller 'Last Night in Brooklyn.'
'Murder in the Motor City' with B.R. Bates
B.R. Bates is a longtime author and journalist who has concentrated her career in the pop culture genre. With "The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer" she made her first foray into true crime, returning more solidly to her journalism roots. After researching the case of convicted serial killer John Eric Armstrong, she turned to an earlier Detroit serial, Benjamin ("Tony") Atkins, for the second title in the Murders in the Motor City series, "The Crack City Strangler."
B.R. Bates is a longtime author and journalist who has concentrated her career in the pop culture genre. With "The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer" she made her first foray into true crime, returning more solidly to her journalism roots. After researching the case of convicted serial killer John Eric Armstrong, she turned to an earlier Detroit serial, Benjamin ("Tony") Atkins, for the second title in the Murders in the Motor City series, "The Crack City Strangler."
SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
Stevens and El-Sayed push for support ahead of debate
The Stevens–El-Sayed race for the Michigan Democratic Senate nomination is the most watched contest in the country, not to mention one of the most expensive. Of course, all eyes will be on FOX 2 Monday night when the two candidates square off one last time before the Aug. 4 primary.
The Stevens–El-Sayed race for the Michigan Democratic Senate nomination is the most watched contest in the country, not to mention one of the most expensive. Of course, all eyes will be on FOX 2 Monday night when the two candidates square off one last time before the Aug. 4 primary.
Dearborn elementary school playscape destroyed in suspected arson
A playscape was set on fire at a Dearborn elementary school and police say it was not by accident.
A playscape was set on fire at a Dearborn elementary school and police say it was not by accident.