Detroit NAACP voting hotline open for help in case of trouble at the polls

The war room inside the headquarters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Detroit Chapter. Spencer is the chair of the Michigan State Conference NAACP Legal Redress Committee.

Detroit polls open to long lines and high enthusiasm on election day

Detroit residents flocked to the polls on election day with lines forming outside precincts before voting had begun Nov. 3.

Marshalls boards up storefronts in Detroit, Dearborn in case of election unrest

Dearborn police said Saturday residents expressed concerns about the Marshalls at Westborn Mall boarding up its windows. And according to store management, it was a company-wide directive to do so before Election Day.

Albanian man in sanctuary for years at Detroit church looks to election for hope

An Albanian man who's been holed up inside a Detroit church since 2018 to avoid deportation is hoping the election will spark some kind of change to set him free.

State Rep. Karen Whitsett: Kwame Kilpatrick being released from prison tomorrow

On Sunday, there were some unconfirmed reports that Detroit Former Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, will be released from prison on Monday. However, FOX 2 has not been able to confirm this. 

Family of Kilpatrick says former mayor to be released over health concerns
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A late-night tweet from the ex-mayor's sister says Kwame Kilpatrick was suffering health challenges and was expected to receive a grant for a COVID-19 compassionate release this week.

Suspect turns self in after killing woman in hit and run

One woman is dead and another is in custody after a hit and run that happened Sunday morning around 3:20 in the area of Gratiot Avenue and Fordham Street. 

Barricaded gunman shot and killed by Detroit Police Officer ‘He was exhibiting violent behavior’ Chief said

During a Saturday press conference, Detroit Police Chief, James Craig, confirmed that a 42-year-old man is dead after being shot by an officer during a hostage situation on the city's east side. 

USPS ordered to speed up ballot delivery in Detroit, AG Dana Nessel supports order

Ballots in Detroit may now be delivered faster, after a U.S. district court judge released a detailed order to the United States Postal Service on Saturday. 

Wayne County judge halts Michigan State Fairground sale in Detroit

A Wayne County Circuit Court Judge has halted an approved sale between the city of Detroit and developers planning to construct an Amazon distribution center.

9-year-old girl dead in accidental shooting after being left home alone

The incident happened in the area of Puritan and Kentucky. The circumstances are unclear and no suspect description or information has been released at this time. 

Joe Biden, Barack Obama to hold Detroit event on Belle Isle with Stevie Wonder

Motown legend Stevie Wonder performing at the drive-in even with people in designated spots to watch the event, encouraged to not leave their cars.