Special primary election to fill state House seats requested for Jan. 30, general election in April
The vacancy splitting the chamber to a 54-54 deadlock was caused by Democrats Lori Stone being elected as Warren mayor and Kevin Coleman elected as Westland mayor.
The vacancy splitting the chamber to a 54-54 deadlock was caused by Democrats Lori Stone being elected as Warren mayor and Kevin Coleman elected as Westland mayor.
Louisiana Creole Gumbo cooks up a hearty jambalaya
Jambalaya 2 tbsp oil 2 lbs diced boneless chicken breast or thighs, whichever you prefer 1 lb diced sausage of choice 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 tbsp minced garlic 3-4 cups of chicken broth 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning 3 cups uncooked rice 1. In a large, heavy bottom pan, heat oil over medium heat. 2. Add sausage to oil, cooking until just beginning to brown, about 4 mins. 3. While sausage is browning, add 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning to chicken, mixing thoroughly. 4. Remove sausage from pan, scrape up browned bits at the bottom and add onions, peppers, and celery. Cook until slightly fragrant. 5. Add chicken, cooking on both sides until just browned, about 5 mins. 6. Add garlic, cooking about 1 minute, just until fragrant. 7.Add dry rice and stir thoroughly to incorporate. Add remaining seasonings and stir constantly, about 1 min. This step ensures flavor is distributed throughout the dish. 8. Add diced tomatoes, cooked sausage, and enough broth to cover rice. 9. Turn heat to medium-low and allow jambalaya to simmer until liquid is absorbed, adding more broth as necessary. Jambalaya is done when rice is perfectly fluffy.
Jambalaya 2 tbsp oil 2 lbs diced boneless chicken breast or thighs, whichever you prefer 1 lb diced sausage of choice 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 tbsp minced garlic 3-4 cups of chicken broth 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning 3 cups uncooked rice 1. In a large, heavy bottom pan, heat oil over medium heat. 2. Add sausage to oil, cooking until just beginning to brown, about 4 mins. 3. While sausage is browning, add 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning to chicken, mixing thoroughly. 4. Remove sausage from pan, scrape up browned bits at the bottom and add onions, peppers, and celery. Cook until slightly fragrant. 5. Add chicken, cooking on both sides until just browned, about 5 mins. 6. Add garlic, cooking about 1 minute, just until fragrant. 7.Add dry rice and stir thoroughly to incorporate. Add remaining seasonings and stir constantly, about 1 min. This step ensures flavor is distributed throughout the dish. 8. Add diced tomatoes, cooked sausage, and enough broth to cover rice. 9. Turn heat to medium-low and allow jambalaya to simmer until liquid is absorbed, adding more broth as necessary. Jambalaya is done when rice is perfectly fluffy.
For the Love of Cheesecake stops by the Fox 2 kitchen for a Lions Game Day preview
For the Love of Cheesecake will bring its signature sweet potato cheesecake recipe to Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day.
For the Love of Cheesecake will bring its signature sweet potato cheesecake recipe to Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day.
Why the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving every year
Why do the Lions play every Thansgiving Day? How was this tradition started? Well, it all comes down to a new NFL team and very few fans.
Why do the Lions play every Thansgiving Day? How was this tradition started? Well, it all comes down to a new NFL team and very few fans.
Why Barry Sanders retired: Lions legend explains his shocking decision
When Barry Sanders retired from the Detroit Lions, it shocked the NFL world. Now, we hear from the Hall of Famer, exactly why he walked away at his prime.
When Barry Sanders retired from the Detroit Lions, it shocked the NFL world. Now, we hear from the Hall of Famer, exactly why he walked away at his prime.
Celebrities, politicians help distribute over 3K Thanksgiving meals during All-Star Giveback
Many in need lined up hours ahead of the giveback opening to the public.
Many in need lined up hours ahead of the giveback opening to the public.
Bad pool builder - and his attorney - face flood of legal trouble
And as bad as things are for Brandon Heitmann, it might be even worse for his criminal attorney. Or should we say ex-attorney, now criminal, Glenn Franklin - because he just got convicted.
And as bad as things are for Brandon Heitmann, it might be even worse for his criminal attorney. Or should we say ex-attorney, now criminal, Glenn Franklin - because he just got convicted.
Michigan-wide warrant sweep ends in arrests of 9 unlicensed builders
From Detroit to Lansing and from Saginaw to Wayne counties, a wide operation across the state led to the arrests of nine people. Some suspects are still missing.
From Detroit to Lansing and from Saginaw to Wayne counties, a wide operation across the state led to the arrests of nine people. Some suspects are still missing.
Ford resumes work on controversial battery plant with scaled back factory size
The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.
The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.
Thanksgiving travel in Michigan expected to be busiest ever
Record flyers and drivers could make for a congested trip to family this week. Here's when you should leave and what road is predicted to be the busiest this season.
Record flyers and drivers could make for a congested trip to family this week. Here's when you should leave and what road is predicted to be the busiest this season.
Santaland Parade, Wild Lights, and more things to do on Thanksgiving weekend in Metro Detroit
Enjoy the long Thanksgiving weekend with holiday fun around Metro Detroit. Here's what's going on:
Enjoy the long Thanksgiving weekend with holiday fun around Metro Detroit. Here's what's going on:
Rain to taper off by evening in Southeast Michigan
Temperatures will remain seasonal and in the 40s Tuesday before further dipping by the end of the week.
Temperatures will remain seasonal and in the 40s Tuesday before further dipping by the end of the week.
Whitmer signs law prohibiting those convicted of domestic violence from owning a gun
As part of one of the final gun safety bills the governor will sign, those convicted of domestic abuse will not be allowed to own a gun or purchase ammo for an allotted amount of time.
As part of one of the final gun safety bills the governor will sign, those convicted of domestic abuse will not be allowed to own a gun or purchase ammo for an allotted amount of time.
New crime-combatting bill will distribute funding based on cities' crime rates
The fund provides law enforcement and city leaders with existing sales tax revenue to combat crime.
The fund provides law enforcement and city leaders with existing sales tax revenue to combat crime.
DTE pilot program buries power lines to increase resilience
DTE crews are excavating deep holes in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods, strategically installing power lines underground as a part of a pilot program that seeks to reduce power outages.
DTE crews are excavating deep holes in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods, strategically installing power lines underground as a part of a pilot program that seeks to reduce power outages.
'He's a sick person': Metro Detroit trusted coach's well-known secret exposed
When a Farmington High School coach was accused of sexual assault of multiple teenage boys, it led to dozens of phone calls -- and a police task force.
When a Farmington High School coach was accused of sexual assault of multiple teenage boys, it led to dozens of phone calls -- and a police task force.
Schoolcraft College, Michigan Wolves bringing new soccer fields to school grounds
Two state-of-the-art soccer fields are being added to Schoolcraft College’s campus.
Two state-of-the-art soccer fields are being added to Schoolcraft College’s campus.
Michigan House violated Open Meetings Act during gun safety debate, judge rules
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.
Great Lakes officials want to turn carp into double agents to combat spread of invasive fish
A new seek-and-destroy strategy involves putting transmitters in captured carp and sending them back into the Great Lakes in hopes of finding where they breed.
A new seek-and-destroy strategy involves putting transmitters in captured carp and sending them back into the Great Lakes in hopes of finding where they breed.
NFL Commissioner applauds Detroit Lions, says team has built a culture 'you can feel'
Roger Goodell watched the Lions play the Chicago Bears in Detroit on Sunday. Before then, he spoke with FOX 2's Dan Miller about the team's success and what it means for the city.
Roger Goodell watched the Lions play the Chicago Bears in Detroit on Sunday. Before then, he spoke with FOX 2's Dan Miller about the team's success and what it means for the city.