Highland Park councilman goes on rant during city meeting
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A Highland Park city councilman already in hot water for charges stemming from a drunk driving arrest went on a rant during a city meeting on Tuesday in connection with the arrest in early April.

Three Things to Know About Quitting Smoking: Expert Advice from Henry Ford Health
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Quitting smoking isn't easy - that's why we have three tips from a Health Coach and Tobacco Treatment Specialist with Henry Ford Health. As part of our Healthy Heart Project, she shares practical tips for quitting smoking and explains how taking control of your habits can lead to a stronger, healthier heart. The Healthy Heart Project with free health screenings takes place Saturday, April 26th. Learn more at fox2detroit.com/community.

Three Things to Know About Preventing Child Abuse from Kids-TALK Children?s Advocacy Center
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kids-TALK Children?s Advocacy Center shares three powerful insights about protecting children, the meaning behind the blue pinwheels you?ll see around town, and how you can take action.

Detroit PAL's critical conversation program works to erase stereotypes
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What is the bridge that can help erase stereotypes and create understanding? Detroit Police Athletic League believes the answer is conversation. So a program was created to help tear down walls between police and youth.

Michigan Chaldean Catholics mourning the death of Pope Francis
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A Catholic mass, spoken in Chaldean Aramaic, where Bishop Francis Kalabat, of St. Thomas Diocese, says Chaldean?s go all the way back to the first century. There are about 1 million Chaldeans around the world, but the bishop admits Chaldeans are not very well known.

Police release new information after deadly stabbing
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According to the chief, 66-year-old Greg Clark stabbed a friend he'd known for decades, 61-year-old Eddie Clora. He also said Clora was able to identify his attacker. "The officers observed the victim leaning up against the gas pump. He stated to the officers, 'my buddy stabbed' - he certainly wasn't able to complete his sentence," Barren said. Clora was rushed to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

Earth Day activities in Detroit mark the day, help the environment
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On Earth Day vacant lots that were full of blight, are taking on a new look to become an urban forest. The new tree planting project will help provide cleaner air.

Detroit city elections heating up at filing deadline
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The Detroit City Clerk was a busy office Tuesday with the final deadline to get one's petition in if they want to run for office. Dozens are seeking office at both the mayoral level and at city council.

Crews battle building fire in Roseville
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The shelter-in-place order is lifted after a scary afternoon for neighborhoods in Roseville following a building fire Tuesday morning and afternoon. A risk of chemicals entering the atmosphere sparked worry the air quality could diminish.

Charity Supports Abuse Survivors With 2nd Annual Fundraiser
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The non-profit On the Wings of Angels is working to bring domestic violence survivors love, light and hope with its second annual Charity Gala Saturday, April 26th. Founder JoJo Dries joins Fox 2 Detroit Live with a preview, plus resources for survivors.

Southfield man killed by lifetime friend, police say
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A Southfield man died earlier this month when he was stabbed to death during a fight a friend he's known for decades.

Detroit commission to reduce evictions meets, hears renters problems
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TheTenants Rights Commission's goal is help renters be treated fairly with evictions and landlord issues. Issues include out-of-state management companies, sudden rent hikes, and unexpected changes. But renters say they?ve been retaliated against for speaking up.

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

More 696 closures coming to Oakland County
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The ongoing 696 construction project in Oakland County is about to be a bigger headache as the Michigan Department of Transportation is completely closing the westbound lanes.

Farmington Hills fire displaces dozen families from charred apartments

All they could do was watch as fire destroyed everything. It unfolded over the weekend, and now FOX 2 has learned more about the apartment fire in Farmington Hills, where crews battled for hours.