Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Victim killed in drive-by was grandson of DPD detective, son of 911 operator
Cmdr. McGinnis says someone in a white Chrysler 300 pulled up to a block of Mark Twain at Seven Mile, around 5 p.m. last Wednesday. A passenger in the back seat rolled the window down and started firing at Brandon.
Cmdr. McGinnis says someone in a white Chrysler 300 pulled up to a block of Mark Twain at Seven Mile, around 5 p.m. last Wednesday. A passenger in the back seat rolled the window down and started firing at Brandon.
The cops who saved Christmas: Officers bust suspected package thief with dozens of boxes
"Once we got the suspect out of the car, we escorted him back to the patrol vehicle," said Officer Corey Davis. "When I looked at the packages I noticed a different name on each package with different addresses."
"Once we got the suspect out of the car, we escorted him back to the patrol vehicle," said Officer Corey Davis. "When I looked at the packages I noticed a different name on each package with different addresses."
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Kidnapped child found safe, Detroit police arrest suspect
UPDATE: Detroit police have arrested a kidnapping suspect - Shawn Shorts, accused of abducting his girlfriend's 3-year-old child. The child was recovered by police, and is safe.
UPDATE: Detroit police have arrested a kidnapping suspect - Shawn Shorts, accused of abducting his girlfriend's 3-year-old child. The child was recovered by police, and is safe.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Court complaint says section of I-75 is defective, leading to deadly crash
FOX 2 has learned road construction crews experienced a problem when they poured a section of southbound I-75. Instead of fixing the issue - the transportation department opened the roadway anyway - ultimately leading to the death of two young men.
FOX 2 has learned road construction crews experienced a problem when they poured a section of southbound I-75. Instead of fixing the issue - the transportation department opened the roadway anyway - ultimately leading to the death of two young men.
4-year-old recovering after being shot inside her home on Detroit's west side
Police say it appears the gunman fired at both the first and second floors of the house from behind a tree on Woodingham. A motive is unknown.
Police say it appears the gunman fired at both the first and second floors of the house from behind a tree on Woodingham. A motive is unknown.
Woman charged with kidnapping 4 small children; officers praised for arrest before they were harmed
"When it comes to policing sometimes it’s the right place at the right time," said Officer Parrish. "That day I feel like I was at the right place at the right time - and I am happy they’re at home with you."
"When it comes to policing sometimes it’s the right place at the right time," said Officer Parrish. "That day I feel like I was at the right place at the right time - and I am happy they’re at home with you."
Video shows woman restrain small child, sit on him in school bus struggle
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
Detroit police officers rescue 4 kidnapped children after traffic stop
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
UAW appears to approve new voting rules for electing leaders
Currently, union leaders are chosen every four years at a convention, with the delegates picked by local union offices.
Currently, union leaders are chosen every four years at a convention, with the delegates picked by local union offices.
Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
Above and Beyond awards honor Detroit's first responder heroes
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
Woman shot and killed after dropping kids at school, police seek suspect
Police are looking for David Hammond, 45, who police say killed her after her two children were taken to school. He’s considered armed, dangerous.
Police are looking for David Hammond, 45, who police say killed her after her two children were taken to school. He’s considered armed, dangerous.
Speeding stop leads to sex trafficking ring, rescue of three victims including 15-year-old girl
Three people have been rescued after Michigan State Police busted a sex trafficking ring following a traffic stop on 8 Mile.
Three people have been rescued after Michigan State Police busted a sex trafficking ring following a traffic stop on 8 Mile.
Virginia Park residents mixed on council vote for discounted houses
Residents say they’ve long complained and lobbied the city to buy and revamp those properties as they see fit, to no avail.
Residents say they’ve long complained and lobbied the city to buy and revamp those properties as they see fit, to no avail.
Ex-Detroit police officer pleads guilty to taking bribes while running DPD vehicle auctions
Alonzo Jones, 55, pleaded guilty for taking $3,200 in bribes while running the Detroit Police Vehicle Auction. Jones faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Alonzo Jones, 55, pleaded guilty for taking $3,200 in bribes while running the Detroit Police Vehicle Auction. Jones faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.