Contaminated dirt in Detroit at heart of $100M lawsuit

On one side, a demolition company. On the other side, the city of Detroit. And at the heart of a $100 million lawsuit the former has filed against the latter are piles of contaminated dirt.

Detroit Congressional candidate twerks for votes, not shy about checkered history

Twerking for your vote? Getting people to the poles? Making cheeks blush in an attempt to clench votes? The puns write themselves, but that doesn't mean Shelbie Campbell is any less serious about her run for Congress.

'Layers of absolute awful conduct': Sexual abuse allegations from Wayne County juvenile jail sparks suit

While the staff member has since been convicted of sexual assault, family of the 16-year-old victim are demanding accountability from what they see as a larger failure by the county and state.

Family of child found by Southgate police located

Southgate police have located the parents of a young child that was found wandering the roadway in a diaper.

Sheffield pushes forward after another Detroit 'Teen Takeover' shooting

The non-fatal shooting took place weeks after the city began addressing the ‘teen takeovers,' including Mayor Mary Sheffield's deployment of her 6-point community plan to address the violence among young people.

Attorneys announce lawsuit against Wayne County Detention Facility over alleged abuse

Attorneys are set to announce a federal lawsuit against Wayne County, the Michigan DHHS and current and former staff at the William Dickerson Juvenile Detention Facility.

14-year-old shot in Detroit, two teens arrested

A Detroit teen is in the hospital Monday morning after getting shot in the downtown area Sunday night.

Book Chat with Maiya Jorge
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Sydnee and fellow book lover, Maiya, talk about the few top books on their shelf including "The Perfect Sister," "Junie," and "Scythe."

Chat with Author & Teacher Alex D
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Sydnee and Alexander D. had a blast chatting about a few of his favorite authors, upcoming events, and what it's like being an English teacher.

Chat with Author Jon David
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Metro Detroit author, Jon David chats about his "The Morgalla Chronicles." The series features a misunderstood demon heroine. 

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

Detroit Native & Author Curtis Chin's New Memoir
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Detroit native and author, Curtis Chin has released a new memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant." The story is centered around a restaurant menu, and chronicles his experiences growing up as a gay, Chinese American kid in 1980s Detroit, offering a heartfelt look at race, class, and identity.

Flower Day kicks off spring at Eastern Market
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Spring is officially in the air as Flower Day returns to Eastern Market on Sunday, May 17. Eastern Market Partnership President and CEO Katy Trudeau talks with FOX 2's Charlie Langton and Jamie Sherrod about how regulars are arriving early to get the flowers they want and what patrons can expect from this year's event.

Dedicated patrons show up early for Flower Day at Eastern Market
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Two women who showed up at 5:30 a.m. for Flower Day at Eastern Market sang to FOX 2's Charlie Langton and Jamie Sherrod, and talked about what they are getting from flower day.

Book Chat with Margaux
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Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Margaux from France. Margaux shares her top two books including "Hood Feminism," and "Before I Let Go."