Michigan crime: Big cases to watch in 2026
The missing Skelton brothers, Danielle Stislicki's disappearance, Ashley Elkins' murder, and more -- some of Metro Detroit's biggest cases are moving forward in 2026. Here's a look at the cases FOX 2 will be following closely in 2026.
The missing Skelton brothers, Danielle Stislicki's disappearance, Ashley Elkins' murder, and more -- some of Metro Detroit's biggest cases are moving forward in 2026. Here's a look at the cases FOX 2 will be following closely in 2026.
'He’s been receiving threats:' Lions fan involved in altercation with DK Metcalf lawyers up
It was a fiery night at Ford Field Sunday as a Lions fan was swung on in the stands by a Pittsburgh Steelers player. That player, DK Metcalf, was suspended for two games, and the fan has lawyered up.
It was a fiery night at Ford Field Sunday as a Lions fan was swung on in the stands by a Pittsburgh Steelers player. That player, DK Metcalf, was suspended for two games, and the fan has lawyered up.
Detroit Mayor Duggan touts work demolishing vacant buildings before leaving office
Mayor Mike Duggan is tying up some loose ends before he leaves office. He’s done a lot to get rid of Detroit’s blight problem, but he says there’s still a long way to go.
Mayor Mike Duggan is tying up some loose ends before he leaves office. He’s done a lot to get rid of Detroit’s blight problem, but he says there’s still a long way to go.
Detroit man charged after dogs found frozen to death
A Detroit man accused of leaving his dogs outside in the cold, resulting in two of them dying, is now facing charges.
A Detroit man accused of leaving his dogs outside in the cold, resulting in two of them dying, is now facing charges.
Detroit church forced to find new home just days before Christmas
A Detroit church is currently looking for a new home after the landlord of its building decided to renovate and seek new tenants.
A Detroit church is currently looking for a new home after the landlord of its building decided to renovate and seek new tenants.
Two dead after double shooting on Fenton Street in Detroit
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting in Detroit on Thursday.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting in Detroit on Thursday.
New Year's Eve Detroit! Celebrate at Resolution Ball at Masonic Temple
Another year is coming to a close and the biggest party to end 2025 and start 2026 in the Motor City is going to be at one of the most historic venues – the Masonic Temple.
Another year is coming to a close and the biggest party to end 2025 and start 2026 in the Motor City is going to be at one of the most historic venues – the Masonic Temple.
Metro Detroit father accused of murdering his three children appears in court
The father accused of murdering his three children made a brief court appearance on Wednesday.
The father accused of murdering his three children made a brief court appearance on Wednesday.
2 charged, including teen, in connection with deadly Detroit shooting
A teen and a man are both facing charges stemming from a shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman last week in Detroit.
A teen and a man are both facing charges stemming from a shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman last week in Detroit.
Texting driver runs red light, hits MSP trooper in Downtown Detroit
A Livonia woman who was texting and driving Tuesday in Detroit ran a red light and hit a Michigan State Police trooper.
A Livonia woman who was texting and driving Tuesday in Detroit ran a red light and hit a Michigan State Police trooper.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan attends his last Motor City Match program ribbon-cutting
The visionary behind the Motor City Match program, Mayor Mike Duggan, attended his last ribbon-cutting ceremony before leaving office on Tuesday.
The visionary behind the Motor City Match program, Mayor Mike Duggan, attended his last ribbon-cutting ceremony before leaving office on Tuesday.
Child found in Detroit: What to do if you find a missing child who is non-speaking
A non-speaking autistic child was found outside in the dark this morning. Now she’s safe.
A non-speaking autistic child was found outside in the dark this morning. Now she’s safe.
Detroit family of 17 loses everything in fire
A family of 17 is now looking for any help they can get after a fire ripped through their home in Detroit early Tuesday morning. It was one of a rash of blazes that have hit the city as the cold weeks have dragged on in Southeast Michigan.
A family of 17 is now looking for any help they can get after a fire ripped through their home in Detroit early Tuesday morning. It was one of a rash of blazes that have hit the city as the cold weeks have dragged on in Southeast Michigan.
Young Metro Detroit patients fly to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus
More than 60 local kids got to hop on a plane and take a magical trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus this afternoon.
More than 60 local kids got to hop on a plane and take a magical trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus this afternoon.
Child porn sting snares prominent Metro Detroiters
The defendants include a doctor, a lawyer, and a psychotherapist, who reside in Farmington Hills and Detroit respectively.
The defendants include a doctor, a lawyer, and a psychotherapist, who reside in Farmington Hills and Detroit respectively.
Todd Bettison to remain Detroit police chief, Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield announces
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison will remain in that role under new leadership, Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield announced Tuesday.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison will remain in that role under new leadership, Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield announced Tuesday.
Counterfeit cash printing operation busted in Detroit after spike in fake $100 bills leads to investigation
An investigation into counterfeit $100 bills around Canton Township led to a Detroit house where the fake cash was allegedly being printed.
An investigation into counterfeit $100 bills around Canton Township led to a Detroit house where the fake cash was allegedly being printed.
Child found wandering in Detroit reunited with parents
A girl found wandering alone in Detroit early Tuesday is back with her parents.
A girl found wandering alone in Detroit early Tuesday is back with her parents.
Detroit firefighters battle numerous fires early Tuesday
Detroit fire crews have been busy Tuesday morning, battling multiple overnight fires around the city.
Detroit fire crews have been busy Tuesday morning, battling multiple overnight fires around the city.
'We stay praying about it:' Suspect in deadly Detroit hit and run charged
A Detroit man was run over not once, but twice, all on video. Many might remember the incident from last summer but on Monday there was a big break in the case.
A Detroit man was run over not once, but twice, all on video. Many might remember the incident from last summer but on Monday there was a big break in the case.