Detroit Tree Lighting: No guns, unsupervised minors allowed at annual holiday event
With at least 50,000 people expected to flock downtown Friday night, safeguards are in place for the Detroit Tree Lighting, as police work to keep the event safe. Among that safety plan includes a long list of prohibited items.
Gaetz out, Hoekstra in Trump's Cabinet & discussing deportations
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz is out as he faces sex trafficking allegations. Plus, Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra is back in the Trump administration. And discussing what Trump's promise of mass deportations could look like.
Detroit police prepare to ensure safety at annual tree lighting ceremony downtown
It’s a true sign of the holidays, the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, a safety plan with a lot of moving parts has been prepared for months in the making,
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
Detroit Tree Lighting, Wild Lights, Wayne Co. Lightfest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The colder weather has arrived, and with it, holiday events are getting underway across Metro Detroit. Here's what's going on this weekend:
Detroit People Mover to resume operations by Thanksgiving Day
The People Mover will return to service on Nov. 27, kickstarting 36 hours of operation for Thanksgiving Day.
Missing Skelton brothers: As anniversary of disappearance nears, so does father's prison release date
Nov. 26 marks 14 years since the Skelton brothers disappeared without a trace. Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner were last seen in Michigan on Thanksgiving in 2010. After that day, no one knows where the boys went.
Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
Detroit Metro Airport expects even more travelers this holiday season; here's tips for a smooth flight
Planning to fly this holiday season? So are millions of others, with Detroit Metro Airport anticipating more than 4 million travelers between Thanksgiving and New Year's. The airport shared tips for a smooth trip.
Neighbors near Orion Township explosion displaced, unknown when they can return home
18 units destroyed by the condo explosion in Orion Township left multiple families displaced and neighbors are seeking new shelter for the night on Wednesday.
Start your engines: Detroit Grand Prix, IndyCar come to FOX 2 in 2025
"It's our backyard," Newgarden said. "Whether it's the Penske Corporation or one of our partners in Astemo or it's General Motors. You know, we always want to show up and do well."
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Thanks to $100,000 in donations, the Howell Nature Center rehab clinic is reopening
After the Howell Nature Center fell on hard times and had to close its rehabilitation clinic, the community stepped up to help in a huge way. Now, the center's rehab clinic will reopen.
Historic Higginbotham school in Detroit to be converted to affordable housing
The William H. Higginbotham School has stood for years during some of Detroit's biggest moments - and some of its lowest. Now, a rebirth is on the horizon.
Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
Teachers at Wayne-Westland Community Schools call for new contract at board meeting
Teachers at Wayne-Westland Community Schools have had enough after months without a contract. On Monday, many spoke their grievances to the board.
Mental health crisis from off-duty Detroit EMT on Northlawn is second in under a month
The mental health crisis knows no boundaries and for the second time in less than a month, Detroit's first responders are dealing with a tragedy involving one of their own on Northlawn
Detroit Lions Super Bowl favorites? Sportsbooks say so
After another 60-minute romp through Ford Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as a loss for the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, it is the Lions with the best odds to win the last game of the season.
'Get the job done': Families of Oxford High School shooting victims demand state-led investigation
Family members of Oxford High School shooting victims, including the parents of the four students killed – Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin, and Justin Shilling – are calling on the state to mandate an independent investigation into what led to the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.