Consumers Energy requests gas rate hike of $248 million

The commission that approves rate hikes gave Consumers Energy a $35 million increase in July. This time, the utility is asking for more than $200 million more.

Beware of this Amazon scam targeting victims in numerous states

Police around the United States, including here in Michigan, are issuing warnings about the latest scam involving Amazon packages.

DTE imposters headed to trial • Body found inside abandoned school • Thieves slam U-Haul into dispensary

On Wednesday's News Hit: - Two men who posed as DTE workers to access a Rochester Hills home and murder a man are headed to trial. - The body of a murder victim was found recently inside an abandoned Detroit school. - A Detroit marijuana dispensary has a big hole in the building after thieves tried to use a U-Haul truck to get into the building.

Child shoots self with dad's gun
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Detroit police are investigating after a 4-year-old boy shot himself in the hand with his father's gun Tuesday on the city's east side. The child found the weapon underneath a pillow while his dad was taking a nap.

Former DC drug kingpin Rayful Edmond dead at 60

Notorious drug kingpin Rayful Edmond, the man accused of bringing the crack epidemic to D.C., has died at the age of 60. 

Homicide of UnitedHealth CEO raises concerns over 3D printed guns
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This isn?t a spoiler alert story, that?s because it's already easy to get your hands on how to make a ghost gun or spooky boy, they call them privately made firearms at the ATF.

'Incarceration Edition' of the Hall of Shame
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Attorney General Dana Nessel charged him with running a criminal enterprise, along with five counts of larceny by conversion. He pled guilty and has been sentenced to 5 to 20 years in prison.

Detroit Lions and the Yunion team up to keep children warm
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David Montgomery knows firsthand how uncertain the future is. This was made clear when he left Sunday?s game with an injured knee.

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione faces new murder as act of terrorism charge

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has been indicted in New York City and faces a slew of charges, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism.

Troubled Detroit gas station closed down after incident
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A family member spoke outside the gas station on Monday. Police say a clerk accused Williams of shoplifting, chased the 38-year-old out of the store, and fired a gun at him. Investigators then say Williams jumped on the Lodge to get away but didn?t survive.

Tobias Harris hosts shopping spree for families
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Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris is spreading holiday cheer to deserving families. High school student Kareem Hudson was selected for what he calls an opportunity of a lifetime: a shopping spree at this Target store in Dearborn.

FOX 2 takes a look inside the Damage Zone Rage Room
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Looking to blow off some steam? Go to the batting cage, that is where FOX 2's Charlie Langton spent his Tuesday.

Previewing the 2025 Detroit Auto Show
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On Tuesday, less than a month before the auto show takes over Downtown Detroit, organizers unveiled plans for the January event.

Man found murdered inside abandoned Detroit school
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It?s a murder mystery on Detroit?s west side. Homicide detectives are investigating after they say a 21-year-old man believed to be from Fenton was found dead at an abandoned school located at Wildemere near Buena Vista.

Unruly Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger accused of attacking crew member dies after detainment

Cell phone video captured the dramatic moments aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise as a man hurled threats and tried to kick down a door on the boat. The man seen on the video died a short time after he was detained, his family said.

Student delivers toys to Metro Detroit hospitals
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At nine years old, Taylor Brewer started selling homemade dog treats with every batch. She had a bigger goal in mind, though, to make the holidays even more special for other kids.

VA Ann Arbor closes pop-up food pantry for veterans
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It?s devastating news to the vets who use this service. The post provides links for veterans to research other food pantries if they experience food insecurity.

New mural celebrates Corktown residents
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It's called "I Am Because We Are." It's over 100 large photographs of different Corktown residents covering a vacant building in the neighborhood.

Drama in the Michigan house could put gun safety legislation on hold
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Two years ago, Democrats won control of Michigan's Governor office, state Senate, and state House of Representatives. It enabled Democrats to push through bills without a blockade from the Republican Party. That will all change starting next year.