Metro Detroit residents losing patience over power outages as food spoils

Residents have been contacting the FOX 2 Problem Solvers, upset that their power is still out. Many people were preparing to cook out and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

Detroit Fire Department urges safe generator use amid recent deaths

Three children are dead in two separate incidents, with officials saying the likely cause was carbon monoxide poisoning—a silent killer that first responders say is entirely preventable.

Detroit's musical contribution throughout history in the US

As we inch closer to America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, FOX 2 is continuing to take a look at Detroit’s vast role in shaping life in America.

Man arrested in Van Buren Township after police standoff

One man has surrendered after a several hour standoff with police in Van Buren Township near Belleville.

Third Huron Valley Women's Prison inmate dies within a month: Former inmate sounds off

The calls for change continue after another death of an inmate from Michigan’s only women’s prison. Ashley Hoath died on Saturday, the third woman from Huron Valley Correctional Facility to die while incarcerated in less than a month.

Ferndale Library Summer Reading Challenge
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The Ferndale Area Library is gearing up for their Summer Reading Challenge along with their Summer Reading Program. The challenge kicks off June 6 and is open to all age groups!

Imam’s Council of Michigan discuss tragic Islamic Center shooting in San Diego

Religious leaders from the Imam’s Council of Michigan addressed the threat of Islamophobia and other hate-driven violence in a meeting in Detroit on Wednesday.

DTE Outages in Southeast Michigan: Thousands lose power after severe weather

Power outages are popping up after one round of storms struck Southeast Michigan on Monday. With more bad weather on the way this week in Michigan, severe weather could cause more homes to lose electricity.

Humid start to the week in Southeast Michigan with possible severe afternoon storms

If it feels more like July than May today, you’re not imagining it. Southeast Michigan is in for a very warm and humid stretch to start the week, with temperatures making a run toward 90 degrees this afternoon and heat index values climbing into the lower 90s. It will easily be one of the hottest and most humid days we’ve seen so far this year.

2 Dandelions Bookshop
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Sydnee had a chat with Jeri Kay & Kelly Blazo at 2 Dandelions Bookshop in Brighton. 

Turning Pain Into Poetry with Sara Rian
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Metro Detroit Author, Sara Rian shares her collection of poetry books that help readers tackle grief at any point in their journey. Sara is also a licensed therapist. 

Metro Detroit car crash suspect awaits sentencing

A packed, emotional courtroom in Mount Clemens was ready for the sentencing of an allegedly drunk driver accused of crashing into and killing a man and injuring two others.

Oakland County residents line up at water distribution sites amid water main break

Thousands of Oakland County residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the water main break that left many under boil water advisories and strict water use restrictions.

GLWA reports 'major milestone' as water main repairs proceed
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The water agency that oversees Metro Detroit's infrastructure says it reached a major milestone amid repair efforts after a 42-inch water main broke, affecting thousands of residents and businesses. 

Standoff between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan threatening coverage

With a major health insurance provider on one side and a large hospital system on the other, and hundreds of thousands of patients caught in the middle, a standoff over negotiations is threatening coverage all around Michigan.