Na'Ziyah Harris disappearance, Chipotle guacamole shooting, mysterious gray wolf, and more top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year from the Detroit area and around Michigan. Read the stories that viewers cared about the most, and see where ongoing cases stand heading into 2025:

13 Metro Detroit bars, restaurants that closed in 2024

From chain spots to local eats, diners said goodbye to numerous Metro Detroit restaurants this year. Here's a look at some restaurants that closed in 2024, as well as what will replace some of the empty spaces:

Woman knocked unconscious during carjacking in parking lot of Ferndale bar

A Mount Clemens man allegedly carjacked two women outside a Ferndale bar and fled in their stolen vehicle before crashing on Woodward in Royal Oak.

Madison Heights man beaten to death on Christmas Eve

The family of Robert "Bobby" Cavanaugh were devastated by his untimely death on Christmas Eve. Bobby’s sister, Jane Thompson, says her brother always had a kind heart.

Bingham Farms fire claims life of woman beloved by community

Larissa Nikoriak is remembered as a loving neighbor who often liked expressing her creative side through artwork.

Suspect behind Christmas Eve shooting in Oxford illegally possessed handgun with extended mag

There appears to be no connection between the shooter, the victim, or the location where it happened, sheriff Michael Bouchard told FOX 2 on Thursday. Instead, he called the random shooting an “incredibly violent rampage."

Two injured in Christmas morning apartment fire in Southfield

Two people were injured.  One was treated at the scene, the other transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

Three injured in shooting near Oxford High School

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office confirmed that one person was arrested, and a gun recovered shortly after the shooting.

Man with connections to fraud ring operating around Michigan busted in Oakland County

The 69-year-old New York man reportedly burned several cities in Michigan by cashing forged checks. He nearly got away again in Holly before staff received a fraud alert - and called police.

Detroit Zoo welcomes African Lion named Kalu to its pride

Kalu officially joined the zoo in November, becoming the third addition to the exhibit. He joins females Asha and Amirah, who joined the zoo in 2019.

Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township vandalized

A trail network in Oakland County is asking for help finding the individuals behind vandalism that took place over the weekend.

Suspect busted after trying to meet child for sex at Holly business

When a Michigan man went to a Holly business to have sex with who he thought was a 12-year-old girl, he was met by a group from Indiana that busts child predators online.

Wixom police seek suspect in gas station robbery

Police said they searched the area, but could not find the truck or the man and are now seeking the public's help to identify him.