Read ID deadline in Michigan is May 7
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Beginning May 7th in Michigan you?ll need to present a Real ID, a compliant document to fly in the United States and enter certain federal facilities to comply with federal law.

School employee on leave after pepper spraying student
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A Detroit paraprofessional is on administrative leave after they used pepper spray on a student during an altercation on Thursday

Missing teen found safe may have been sex trafficked, say police
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A missing Dearborn Heights teen feared to have been sex-trafficked has been found and is safe. A 62-year-old man who she was with is now in custody and facing possible charges, police said on Thursday.

Detroit solar program paying dividends for nearby homeowners

An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.

Missing Dearborn Heights teen found safe; police give update
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Police Chief Ahmed Haidar held a press conference to give details on the discovery of a missing 16-year-old who was found safe.

Detroiter gets $15,000 in home upgrades thanks to solar program
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Haley Henley will have lived in her home for 50 years this summer. Recently, the house got a ton of upgrades thanks to a solar program from the city of Detroit.

Fire guts Southwest Detroit home
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A fire early Thursday destroyed a home in Southwest Detroit. A family was renovating the house in the area of Dix and Western when it went up in flames.

The Breakdown with Taryn Asher: This week's big stories
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Every week, FOX 2 will break down the biggest story affecting Metro Detroit and we start with the Karens -- two women who are helping cats and dogs in need.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO to be sentenced for money laundering
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Will Smith, the former CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, will be sentenced Thursday after admitting to stealing more than $40 million from the nonprofit over the span of nearly a decade.

Downtown Detroit shining bright blue to support Pistons
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You might notice downtown Detroit looks a little more blue than normal. It is all geared up for a pivotal game three against the New York Knicks right here at home.

Dearborn Heights teen found safe, man in 60s arrested
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She went missing on March 14 when she left Vista Maria, a juvenile center that troubled children stay at. She was later seen at Beech Daly and Joy roads on March 17.

Michigan lawmakers debating on cell phones in school
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Michigan lawmakers are working on bills this week to restrict the use of student cell phones in schools. As FOX 2's Tim Skubick reports, the Senate plan gives more authority to local school boards, while the House plan imposes some significant state standards with some flexibility built in.

AJR bass player teams up with 'We The People of Detroit' to encourage community involvement
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The bass guitarist for the band AJR is using his platform to encourage young people to get involved in their community. You can read about it in his new book. To share his message, he's teaming up with the advocacy group 'We the People Detroit' and a local influencer.

Dearborn rolls out brand new electric school buses
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On Wednesday, Dearborn Public Schools rolled out new electric school buses that will help create a cleaner environment. "New zero-emission additions to the fleet and 20 chargers?that?s not just a run-of-the-mill upgrade to a school?s bus system," said an official. "But also public health and the quality of life." In fact, it's one of the largest single school bus deployments in the state.

The Breakdown with Taryn Asher | April 23
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As many animal abuse cases pop up across Metro Detroit, FOX 2's Taryn Asher sits down with 'The Karens' to discuss what can be done to help keep pets safe, and those responsible held accountable.