Family of man killed while tailgating in Eastern Market is suing
Rayshawn Palmer's family continues to mourn his loss. In 2024, on Sept. 15, the 40-year-old was shot and killed while trying to de-escalate a fight that broke out during a Lions tailgating event at the Eastern Market. David Stechow is one of the family's attorneys.
Suspect in Detroit steals vehicle with child inside, police say
An auto theft with a child still in the car had Detroit police searching for the suspect.
Michigan's Chief Growth Officer on tour, working to grow the state's population
Growing a state's population is key to many things and that includes a successful economy.
Kinloch faces tall task against Sheffield in Detroit mayor contest in November
That's the big question hovering over Detroit politics after Mary Sheffield romped to a resounding victory in the mayoral primary. Both candidates will face off in the general election to decide the city's next leader.
Michigan August 2025 Election Results: Votes for Detroit mayor, Southeast Michigan bond proposals, and more
Mayoral races in Detroit and Pontiac, ballot proposals in Livonia and Novi, and dozens of other local races are underway around Michigan. Here are the results for some of the mayor races FOX 2 is tracking.
Two charged fatal shooting of Hamtramck man
Javon Timarious Hawk, 21, of Detroit, and Joseph Lavar Houston, 23, of Sterling Heights, were charged in the July 8 murder of Michael Davis.
Activist lawsuit claims Detroit absentee ballots not counted properly for Primary
He is suing Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, the Detroit Election Commission and the Detroit Department of Elections and the City of Detroit.
Metro Detroit man accused of exposing himself to young girls arrested
It all happened in the Village of Rochester Hills at an outdoor shopping mall where families and groups of young people hang out during the summer. Now, two young girls are traumatized after falling victim to an alleged flasher not once, but twice in the same day.
Joel Haashiim says it’s time to take Detroit’s assets—and its water—back
Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim says the city of Detroit has been systemically weakened—not just through economic decline, but through the loss of ownership over its most vital assets.
Former Chief James Craig signals public safety is the prerequisite for progress
Mayoral candidate and former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says safety isn’t just a concern—it’s the foundation upon which all other progress in Detroit depends.
Rev. Solomon Kinloch says leading Detroit would be a natural extension of his ministry
Mayoral candidate Rev. Solomon Kinloch says his bid to lead Detroit isn’t a career pivot—it’s a continuation of the work he’s already been doing for nearly three decades.
Metro Detroit air quality affecting health as Canadian wildfires rage on
Coughing a lot lately? You’re not alone. Wildfires in Canada are causing Metro Detroit a lot of problems, including an air quality alert that continues through Monday night.
Air quality advisory extended in Metro Detroit
Dr. Wasfeh Musheinesh, or Dr. Mush, is seeing a lot of breathing attacks. He heads the largest free clinic in Michigan HUDA, the Health Unit on Davison Avenue on Detroit?s West Side. FOX 2 caught up with him in his clinic in Lincoln Park.
Oakland County man accused in mass shooting plot bound over for trial
Security video from June 3 showed 20-year-old Jamarion Hardiman getting hit by a car. It happened in the parking lot of the United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex in Pontiac during a high school graduation ceremony.
Political expert says Detroit mayoral race will be decided by senior voters
"Social security will decide the election not social media," Mongo said.
Air quality alert continues in Metro Detroit causing respiratory issues across region
Free clinics like HUDA - Detroit’s Health Unit on Davison Avenue and urgent cares all around Metro Detroit- are swamped because of these Canadian wildfires.
2-year-old run over, killed, by father in Detroit
Capt. Derrick Griffin of the Detroit Police Department said that the incident appears to be an accident, but is still under investigation.
Detroit police seek suspect in murder of Javian Lowery
On May 16, Javian Lowery was shot while sitting in a vehicle parked in the area of Waverly Street and Dexter Avenue just before 1 a.m.
Detroit dog rescue team The Karens hit the streets in the summer heat
It all starts with a photo, a text, a call. That’s all it takes to make The Karens, Chantel Rzewnicki and Melanie Thomas, spring into action.
Jonathan Barlow wants Detroit to lead with prayer, transparency, and innovation
Jonathan Barlow is one of several candidates running to be Detroit’s next mayor. He’s not following the traditional playbook.