Dearborn Homecoming, Motor City Summer Fest, county fairs, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Both the Wayne and Monroe County Fairs are this weekend, along with Dearborn Homecoming, and other festivals and smaller events. Here's what's going on:
Both the Wayne and Monroe County Fairs are this weekend, along with Dearborn Homecoming, and other festivals and smaller events. Here's what's going on:
1-on-1 with Police Chief James White: Reviewing Detroit's mid-year crime data
FOX 2 sat with Detroit Police Chief James White for an exclusive on crime statistics and progress halfway through 2024. The numbers may be surprising, especially after a string of summer shootings in the city.
FOX 2 sat with Detroit Police Chief James White for an exclusive on crime statistics and progress halfway through 2024. The numbers may be surprising, especially after a string of summer shootings in the city.
Detroit police still searching for group who shot 21 people during block party
Detroit police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a group accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring 19 others during an illegal block party in early July.
Detroit police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a group accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring 19 others during an illegal block party in early July.
Decomposing dogs in abandoned Detroit home create nightmare for neighbors
“Why did nobody come and get these dogs way before they died?" a frustrated neighbor, who tried sounding the alarm for about a month, said. The owner's whereabouts remain unknown.
“Why did nobody come and get these dogs way before they died?" a frustrated neighbor, who tried sounding the alarm for about a month, said. The owner's whereabouts remain unknown.
Loved ones, fans pay respects to late Four Tops member Duke Fakir at Motown's Hitsville
On a sweltering hot Thursday people lined up outside the Motown museum campus to pay their respects to the late Motown legend.
On a sweltering hot Thursday people lined up outside the Motown museum campus to pay their respects to the late Motown legend.
Nonprofit's 'Shoot cameras not guns' program opens minds, changes culture
Calvin Colbert is the executive director of Detroit Impact. For more than 30 years, they've been working with young people, fighting back against gun violence and a culture that glorifies it.
Calvin Colbert is the executive director of Detroit Impact. For more than 30 years, they've been working with young people, fighting back against gun violence and a culture that glorifies it.
Stopping gun violence takes center stage at Detroit conference
For three days, community leaders in Detroit will spend time discussing how to prevent violence.
For three days, community leaders in Detroit will spend time discussing how to prevent violence.
70-year-old passport found in wall of Detroit home presented to relatives
The man who found the document recently spoke with FOX 2 about giving it to any of the woman's remaining relatives – and that is exactly what happened less than a week later.
The man who found the document recently spoke with FOX 2 about giving it to any of the woman's remaining relatives – and that is exactly what happened less than a week later.
Dogs attacked with bear mace by home intruders in Detroit
A woman's three dogs were sprayed with bear mace after intruders broke into her Detroit home earlier this month.
A woman's three dogs were sprayed with bear mace after intruders broke into her Detroit home earlier this month.
DTE's 10% rate hike request for electricity customers sparks protests, AG intervention
The utility is asking for $456.4 million more in combined rates just four months after it was granted a $368 million increase.
The utility is asking for $456.4 million more in combined rates just four months after it was granted a $368 million increase.
Kamala Harris plans Detroit visit with unnamed running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Detroit next week with her running mate, though she hasn't named who that is yet.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Detroit next week with her running mate, though she hasn't named who that is yet.
Abandoned dog chained, discovered outside Detroit animal shelter
Rebel Dogs Detroit was surprised to find Bowie chained to their gate and hungry. The dog is now safe at a foster home.
Rebel Dogs Detroit was surprised to find Bowie chained to their gate and hungry. The dog is now safe at a foster home.
Detroit police search for man who exposed himself at bus stop
A man was caught on video, exposing and pleasuring himself at a Detroit bus stop on 8 Mile and Meyers. Detroit police are still looking for the suspect.
A man was caught on video, exposing and pleasuring himself at a Detroit bus stop on 8 Mile and Meyers. Detroit police are still looking for the suspect.
Stellantis to offer buyouts to U.S. employees after reporting drop in net profits
Employees who are eligible for the buyout will be notified of the buyout options in August.
Employees who are eligible for the buyout will be notified of the buyout options in August.
Detroit bar and record shop named one of the best in the country
Paramita Sound, a Detroit bar that got its start in an abandoned house on the city's east side before moving downtown, is one of the best in the country, according to USA Today.
Paramita Sound, a Detroit bar that got its start in an abandoned house on the city's east side before moving downtown, is one of the best in the country, according to USA Today.
Detroit Auto Show 2025 dates announced as event returns to traditional January timeslot
In returning to its traditional timing in January, organizers previously told FOX 2 that customers preferred the auto show at the beginning of the year.
In returning to its traditional timing in January, organizers previously told FOX 2 that customers preferred the auto show at the beginning of the year.
Parents found after Detroit child found wandering 8 Mile on Tuesday morning
Identified as Aiden Banks, he was found wandering around the 12700 block of Eight Mile around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Identified as Aiden Banks, he was found wandering around the 12700 block of Eight Mile around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Detroit introduces new water bill payment plan -- What to know
Detroit's new EasyPay program is designed to help residents get caught up on past due water bills over the course of three years.
Detroit's new EasyPay program is designed to help residents get caught up on past due water bills over the course of three years.
Tip leads to an arrest 2 years after man is shot in face at Detroit gas station
Two years after Davante Bridges was fatally shot in the face five times at a gas station, an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a suspect.
Two years after Davante Bridges was fatally shot in the face five times at a gas station, an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of a suspect.
Detroit's Olympic Uprising documentary tells of 1968 summer games bid - and its pushback
City and state officials, however, were not just competing globally against other countries - they were facing serious opposition from Detroiters.
City and state officials, however, were not just competing globally against other countries - they were facing serious opposition from Detroiters.