Gilchrist on the race for governor & PR guru on Sydney Sweeney jeans ad controversy
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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist takes your questions about his bid for governor. Plus, PR guru Matt Friedman with his take on the controversy surrounding American Eagle's jeans commercial featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Call for Canada to better combat wildfires amid Michigan air quality
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Poor air quality across Michigan prompted Miller to write an open letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, another lifelong state public servant.

Kinloch faces tall task against Sheffield in Detroit mayor contest in November

That's the big question hovering over Detroit politics after Mary Sheffield romped to a resounding victory in the mayoral primary. Both candidates will face off in the general election to decide the city's next leader.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

Michigan August Primary: The results and what's next
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Tuesday's election will only narrow down the candidates running for office, including leadership positions in Detroit, Pontiac, and Hamtramck. It will also give voters in some Metro Detroit cities the chance to vote on major bond proposals.

Detroit Mayoral Race: Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch to face off in November

Mary Sheffield will advance to the November election following a dominant run in the Detroit mayoral campaign. The Associated Press declared her at least one of the two candidates that will face off for the city's top seat.

Michigan August 2025 Election Results: Votes for Detroit mayor, Southeast Michigan bond proposals, and more

Mayoral races in Detroit and Pontiac, ballot proposals in Livonia and Novi, and dozens of other local races are underway around Michigan. Here are the results for some of the mayor races FOX 2 is tracking.

Joel Haashiim says it’s time to take Detroit’s assets—and its water—back

Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim says the city of Detroit has been systemically weakened—not just through economic decline, but through the loss of ownership over its most vital assets.

Former Chief James Craig signals public safety is the prerequisite for progress

Mayoral candidate and former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says safety isn’t just a concern—it’s the foundation upon which all other progress in Detroit depends.

Rev. Solomon Kinloch says leading Detroit would be a natural extension of his ministry

Mayoral candidate Rev. Solomon Kinloch says his bid to lead Detroit isn’t a career pivot—it’s a continuation of the work he’s already been doing for nearly three decades.

Detroit Mayoral Race Speed Campaigning & CPB cuts fallout
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The candidates for Detroit Mayor make their last-minute pitches to voters. Plus, the President & CEO of Detroit PBS talks about the fallout from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting?s upcoming closure.

Michigan primary elections: How to preview your ballot

Michigan voters can view their ballot before they head to the polls for the Aug. 5 primary election.