Detroit hit with 51 water main breaks from bitter cold with 'all hands on deck' response
"We are treating this with urgency," Mayor Mary Sheffield said. "Crews have been working around the clock in extremely challenging conditions to repair the water main breaks."
"We are treating this with urgency," Mayor Mary Sheffield said. "Crews have been working around the clock in extremely challenging conditions to repair the water main breaks."
Detroit handling dozens of water main breaks amid frigid stretch
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department said that dozens of water main breaks have been reported around the city.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department said that dozens of water main breaks have been reported around the city.
'A total mess': Multiple Detroit blocks frozen after water main breaks flood streets
Multiple streets in Detroit are icy messes early Tuesday after water main breaks flooded the roads and quickly froze.
Multiple streets in Detroit are icy messes early Tuesday after water main breaks flooded the roads and quickly froze.
Driver fishtailing on icy road almost hits FOX 2 Weather Beast
A driver on Woodward Avenue near Lone Pine in Oakland County lost control on icy roads Monday morning, causing their SUV to fishtail and nearly hit the FOX 2 Weather Beast.
A driver on Woodward Avenue near Lone Pine in Oakland County lost control on icy roads Monday morning, causing their SUV to fishtail and nearly hit the FOX 2 Weather Beast.
Man killed in Detroit house fire
A man is dead after a house fire early Monday in Detroit.
A man is dead after a house fire early Monday in Detroit.
Two teens lead Michigan State Police on chase in stolen car
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after the Michigan State Police Department chased them down Saturday night.
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after the Michigan State Police Department chased them down Saturday night.
One dead in Sunday morning fire in Detroit
The Detroit Fire Department responded to a fire in the 10200 block of Lanark just before noon. While fighting the fire, they found a man on the first floor of the house.
The Detroit Fire Department responded to a fire in the 10200 block of Lanark just before noon. While fighting the fire, they found a man on the first floor of the house.
Metro Detroit locations closing due to extreme cold temps: Some events staying open
From schools to festivals and even the Detroit Zoo, many places are set to be closed on Friday due to the oncoming frigid temperatures. However, not all events are halting operations.
From schools to festivals and even the Detroit Zoo, many places are set to be closed on Friday due to the oncoming frigid temperatures. However, not all events are halting operations.
Detroit animal rescue groups working to get stranded dogs out of the extreme cold
The cold weather is no place for pets, but unfortunately, Metro Detroit rescue crews say they are overrun with dogs being left out in the wintry conditions.
The cold weather is no place for pets, but unfortunately, Metro Detroit rescue crews say they are overrun with dogs being left out in the wintry conditions.
Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Dan Skipper announces retirement to pursue coaching
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced he is retiring on Thursday to pursue a career in coaching.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced he is retiring on Thursday to pursue a career in coaching.
One dead, two injured in Detroit shooting on Marx, says police
One person is dead, and two others are injured after a shooting in a Detroit neighborhood Wednesday night.
One person is dead, and two others are injured after a shooting in a Detroit neighborhood Wednesday night.
Alleged knife attack at Denby High School in Detroit has police investigating
An investigation is underway at a high school in Detroit after a female student chased another allegedly with a box cutter.
An investigation is underway at a high school in Detroit after a female student chased another allegedly with a box cutter.
Desmond Burks pleads guilty to murdering Detroit neurosurgeon
Desmond Burks was set for jury trial after several delays in the murder case of Dr. Devon Hoover, a Detroit neurosurgeon who was found dead in his home in 2023.
Desmond Burks was set for jury trial after several delays in the murder case of Dr. Devon Hoover, a Detroit neurosurgeon who was found dead in his home in 2023.
Detroit nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios named in five more sexual assault cases involving patients
The number of alleged criminal sexual conduct cases against Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is now up to eight, according to the Wayne County prosecutor. He was charged under a new criminal statue involving misrepresenting medical treatments.
The number of alleged criminal sexual conduct cases against Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is now up to eight, according to the Wayne County prosecutor. He was charged under a new criminal statue involving misrepresenting medical treatments.
Bitter cold causing water main breaks across Metro Detroit
Cold temperatures and old pipes don’t mix. We are seeing water main brakes pop up all over Metro Detroit.
Cold temperatures and old pipes don’t mix. We are seeing water main brakes pop up all over Metro Detroit.
Hub that will lend tools coming to Detroit as part of Ford-Carhartt agreement
Detroit will soon be home to a new hub of tool lending thanks to a partnership between iconic Michigan brands that promise to equip citizens with the resources and supplies that will help them become more resourceful.
Detroit will soon be home to a new hub of tool lending thanks to a partnership between iconic Michigan brands that promise to equip citizens with the resources and supplies that will help them become more resourceful.
Detroit Dog Rescue in urgent need of short-term fosters during dangerous cold snap
Detroit Dog Rescue needs urgent help to make room in its shelter to accommodate animals rescued from the cold.
Detroit Dog Rescue needs urgent help to make room in its shelter to accommodate animals rescued from the cold.
Dr. Devon Hoover murder: Trial scheduled to start after several delays
After several delays, the trial for the man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
After several delays, the trial for the man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Detroit's homeless gets helping hand from Motor City Mitten Mission
Team members are trying to help those living on the streets by giving them food and supplies, to even getting them sheltered via a rideshare.
Team members are trying to help those living on the streets by giving them food and supplies, to even getting them sheltered via a rideshare.
'White Boy Rick' announces new documentary project on his life with Hype Williams
Richard Wershe Jr.'s story is the stuff of Detroit legend - and for the first time, he told FOX 2 it will be told in its entirety in a new documentary with the help of Hype Williams.
Richard Wershe Jr.'s story is the stuff of Detroit legend - and for the first time, he told FOX 2 it will be told in its entirety in a new documentary with the help of Hype Williams.