Sen. Gary Peters spearheads effort to extend firefighting grants for 7 more years

Now fire stations across the country - including Sterling Heights - need help. Cities are calling on lawmakers to extend federal grant programs that provide critical resources to fire stations.

Detroit officials talk summer safety plan after downtown shootings last weekend

Between now and the end of summer, downtown will host the Grand Prix, the annual fireworks show, and the North American International Auto Show, which will attract thousands of visitors.

Selma house where Martin Luther King planned historic marches, coming to The Henry Ford

"The Jackson family was an ordinary family in Selma who did something extraordinary - they opened up their home as a safe haven to Dr. Martin Luther King and many of his civil rights colleagues," said Mooradian.

Infectious disease expert: Fungal illness outbreak at UP paper mill spreads through environment

"It’s usually associated with soil and decaying plant matter, and paper is still made from trees," Sims said. "I’m sure the CDC and locals are investigating trying to find the exact source."

Preparing Pesto Benny with Jagged Fork's Chef Shouneyia
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Pesto Benny requires an English muffin, tomato, spinach, mozzarella, eggs, and of course pesto. Chef Brandon Shouneyia of the Jagged Fork in West Bloomfield shows us how. Find more information at thejaggedfork.com/

All about scones with Elwin Greenwald
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There may be no better place to enjoy the breakfast pastry specialty of scones than where they're being prepared by Chef Elwin Greenwald. Elwin and company is located on Coolidge Highway in Berkley.

Juice Jacking: Five ways to keep your phone safe at public charging stations

Before you plug your smartphone in at a public charging station, there are five things you need to know about 'juice jacking' and how hackers can steal your data.

FOX 2 News Morning
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FOX 2 News Mornings with Jay Towers, Amy Andrews, Josh Landon, Erica Francis, Derek Kevra, Alan Longstreet, Robin Murdoch, Lori Pinson, and Kellie Rowe

The Doctor Is In:  Dealing with Spring Allergies
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Corewell Health’s Dr. Devang Doshi, a Pediatric Allergist at Beaumont Children’s explains how warmer weather could trigger more severe allergies that last longer.

The Doctor's In to Discuss How to Handle Spring Allergies
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Dr. Devang Doshi, a pediatric allergist from Corewell Health, shares tips to help moms and dads get their kids through allergy season.

Royal Oak parking changes coming after complaints about meters downtown

Royal Oak will extend the on-street parking grace period from five to 15 minutes, and will up the time someone can be parked on the road from two hours to three hours.

Indian Fashion Week coming to Southfield
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This April 16 will be the pinnacle of Indian fashion when the show returns for it's now annual showcase. This year the event will be on display at the Westin in Southfield. It begins at 3:30 p.m. Learn more at diwapro.org/upcoming-events

Convertible bridal gowns could be the next wedding season's big hit
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Katerina Bocci is well known in the design world where she has fashioned a niche into wedding dresses that can change between sleeve length, come equipped with gloves, different neck lines and more. Learn more at katerinaboccibridal.com.

Tickets on sale for Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser in Detroit
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Hosted by Hospice of Michigan, the annual festival that showcases a bounty of good food for a good cause is back in action on April 21 at Saint Andrew's Hall. Find more information at hom.org/bbb