Tall ships return for Detroit Sail Festival Aug. 7-10
The event offers private and public tours of these majestic vessels and multiple vantage points to view the ships.
The event offers private and public tours of these majestic vessels and multiple vantage points to view the ships.
Union contracts are canceled by Department of Veteran Affairs
On Wednesday, the latest blow to workers at the VA was the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements. This new hit could impact pay, benefits, and union protection for nearly 400,000 workers, including doctors and nurses, housekeepers and janitors and everybody else in between.
On Wednesday, the latest blow to workers at the VA was the cancellation of collective bargaining agreements. This new hit could impact pay, benefits, and union protection for nearly 400,000 workers, including doctors and nurses, housekeepers and janitors and everybody else in between.
Detroit family grief-stricken after double shooting kills two
Family members were seen crying on the side of Bewick Street late Thursday morning after gun violence broke out, littering the pavement with shell casings and tragedy.
Family members were seen crying on the side of Bewick Street late Thursday morning after gun violence broke out, littering the pavement with shell casings and tragedy.
Detroit riverfront's Ralph Wilson Centennial Park opening in October
The 22-acre park will have a recreation center, basketball courts, play structures for kids, a large garden run by the metroparks, while adding more connectivity throughout the city.
The 22-acre park will have a recreation center, basketball courts, play structures for kids, a large garden run by the metroparks, while adding more connectivity throughout the city.
Double fatal shooting being investigated in Detroit on city's east side
Police told FOX 2 that two people were killed and one person has been detained. A weapon has also been recovered.
Police told FOX 2 that two people were killed and one person has been detained. A weapon has also been recovered.
Call for Canada to better combat wildfires amid Michigan air quality
Poor air quality across Michigan prompted Miller to write an open letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, another lifelong state public servant.
Poor air quality across Michigan prompted Miller to write an open letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, another lifelong state public servant.
Lions tailgate shooting: Family of victim suing Eastern Market, attorney says
The family of the man who was shot dead during a Detroit Lions tailgate in 2024 took steps towards justice on Wednesday. They filed a lawsuit against Eastern Market and two other companies they believe should be held accountable.
The family of the man who was shot dead during a Detroit Lions tailgate in 2024 took steps towards justice on Wednesday. They filed a lawsuit against Eastern Market and two other companies they believe should be held accountable.
AI's impact on careers and classrooms amid Apple announcement
The tech giant is pledging an additional $100 billion to the country by bringing more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to America. This is on top of the $500 billion the company is already planning to spend by opening a factory in Texas to further its push to develop AI servers.
The tech giant is pledging an additional $100 billion to the country by bringing more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to America. This is on top of the $500 billion the company is already planning to spend by opening a factory in Texas to further its push to develop AI servers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.