Retired Detroit firefighter says drinking problems have plagued department for years
"You would go to fires and a lot of times you could smell the alcohol on the firefighters like they were reeking with alcohol," he said.
"You would go to fires and a lot of times you could smell the alcohol on the firefighters like they were reeking with alcohol," he said.
Search continues for armed gunman who robbed double amputee during Detroit home invasion
A double amputee was robbed by an armed gunman on Dec. 24, 2020.
A double amputee was robbed by an armed gunman on Dec. 24, 2020.
Here's who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit
Here is who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit.
Here is who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to manufacturing workers
Detroit manufacturing workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday.
Detroit manufacturing workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday.
Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress
The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.
The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.
Detroit police looking for suspect who charged elderly woman at crosswalk
Detroit police said the man charged a woman walking on the I-375 crossing, using his body to physically assault her.
Detroit police said the man charged a woman walking on the I-375 crossing, using his body to physically assault her.
Detroit fire chief in drunk SUV crash, previously violated substance abuse policy in 2016
And it's not the first time he's been accused of driving under the influence. FOX 2 obtained the charge from 2016.
And it's not the first time he's been accused of driving under the influence. FOX 2 obtained the charge from 2016.
Detroit fire chief crashed department vehicle while under influence of alcohol, sources confirm
A Detroit fire chief drove a department vehicle through protective fencing and almost crashed onto the Lodge freeway Monday morning. Sources confirmed the driver was under the influence of alcohol during the crash.
A Detroit fire chief drove a department vehicle through protective fencing and almost crashed onto the Lodge freeway Monday morning. Sources confirmed the driver was under the influence of alcohol during the crash.
Cincinnati triple homicide suspect dead, Detroit police say
The suspect allegedly killed his wife and multiple other people in Cincinnati Sunday night before traveling to Detroit.
The suspect allegedly killed his wife and multiple other people in Cincinnati Sunday night before traveling to Detroit.
Michigan lawmakers propose 4 a.m. closing time to help bars impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ford Field transformed into COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hundreds of teachers
To help get the COVID-19 vaccine into more arms, Meijer and Ford Field held a vaccination clinic on Monday for 2,600 teachers.
To help get the COVID-19 vaccine into more arms, Meijer and Ford Field held a vaccination clinic on Monday for 2,600 teachers.
Metro Detroit man unveils voter app, hopes for 500k users by midterm
Myron Ragsdale of 4th & Main media creates "Info Vote" to try and boost voter turnout among black millennials
Myron Ragsdale of 4th & Main media creates "Info Vote" to try and boost voter turnout among black millennials
"Go Rosie Grow" gets honored by Governor Whitmer
Governor Whitmer honors young voices with a special black history month award
Governor Whitmer honors young voices with a special black history month award
Crime Stoppers: Ozie Terrell and Jermaine Williams
Family and friends seek answers in the double murder of Ozie Terrell and Jermaine Williams.
Family and friends seek answers in the double murder of Ozie Terrell and Jermaine Williams.
Community activist to hold prayer rally around freeway shootings this year
Pastor and community activist Maurice Hardwick is holding a prayer rally on Tuesday surrounding the alarming number of freeway shooting this year.
Pastor and community activist Maurice Hardwick is holding a prayer rally on Tuesday surrounding the alarming number of freeway shooting this year.
Detroit police officers shovel snow for elderly residents after winter storm
Community policing at its finest, as officers from the city's second precinct visiting the homes of single Detroiters over 70 - on Lesure Street near McNichols and Schaefer.
Community policing at its finest, as officers from the city's second precinct visiting the homes of single Detroiters over 70 - on Lesure Street near McNichols and Schaefer.
Detroit apartment fire that hospitalized 2 was likely started by residents using stoves for heat
A resident living at the apartment said the heat doesn't work at the complex and the occupants were told to use their stoves to warm their living spaces. A woman and a toddler were both injured as a result of the fire.
A resident living at the apartment said the heat doesn't work at the complex and the occupants were told to use their stoves to warm their living spaces. A woman and a toddler were both injured as a result of the fire.
Scarab Club Black History Month exhibition includes collage art of FOX 2 employee
Onedia Adkins is our colleague, she has worked at FOX 2 for 22 years and she is 82 years old. The other day she turned on FOX 2 - and saw herself - in an art exhibit called "The Souls of Black Folk."
Onedia Adkins is our colleague, she has worked at FOX 2 for 22 years and she is 82 years old. The other day she turned on FOX 2 - and saw herself - in an art exhibit called "The Souls of Black Folk."
Detroit woman's 'Tough Skin, Soft Heart' card line earns American Greetings deal
"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.
"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.
Some snowy Detroit streets remain unplowed from Monday's snowstorm
While city contractors have plowed the vast majority of Detroit’s residential streets, they missed a handful of them. This, coming after the city announced they would all be cleared by Wednesday morning.
While city contractors have plowed the vast majority of Detroit’s residential streets, they missed a handful of them. This, coming after the city announced they would all be cleared by Wednesday morning.



















