Wayne State suspends studying abroad for spring break due to coronavirus

"It's really out of an abundance of caution because of the fast developments with the spread of the disease we didn't want our students to be stuck at an airport or quarantined unnecessarily," said Ahmad Ezzeddine.

Crater on Conner pothole from bad street repair menaces drivers

Conner Road on Detroit's east side turned hubcap lane courtesy of the sinkhole just south of Six Mile. Drivers are doing their best to avoid the car wrecking crater.

Make It Home program helps Detroiters in danger of losing homes stay put

Tears of joy from Monique Irvin, she thought she wouldn't be able to afford repairs to her home and was at risk. But she got help.  

Hockey game honoring dad who died after sucker-punch scheduled for Saturday

The hockey team that Shawn Kubic played on will be hosting a charity game Saturday to honor him. He died after being sucker-punched by a patron at a bar.

State rep plans to hand deliver clemency letter for Kwame Kilpatrick to Pres. Trump

Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo says she plans to hand-deliver a letter seeking former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's clemency to President Trump at the National African American History Month Celebration.

Top cops Chief Craig, Sheriff Bouchard on curbing gun violence and the way forward

If anyone knows anything about America's gun problem - it's cops. The men and women sworn to protect and serve. The men and women who see, respond to, and live with the effects of gun violence, every day.

Meet the 12-year-old with dreams of opening a medical practice that caters to deaf patients

Savannah Lewis is already well on her way to a life of success, and not even a teen. Young as she may be, she's already got career aspirations of becoming a doctor who specializes in working with the deaf community.

A launch pad for civil rights and refuge from civil unrest, Detroit's Alpha House has a storied history

Through Detroit's complicated and sometimes violent past, the Alpha House has remained standing as a launching pad for the civil rights movement in the 50s, a calming influence during the 67 riots, and a focal point for civic improvement and education in the '70s, '80s and beyond.

Firefighter honoring former FOX 2 anchor Ron Savage during annual stair climb Sunday

To honor the former Fox 2 Anchor Ron Savage, one firefighter from Grosse Ile will wear his number while climbing 1,000 steps at the One Woodward building in downtown Detroit. The event is put on by the American Lung Association, which will be hosting the 2020 Fight for Air Climb

Census Bureau hiring, employees could make $25 per hour

The US Census Bureau will pay employees almost 25 dollars an hour to help others fill out the survey.

Kenyel Brown, suspect in 6 murders, was federal informant who violated probation

Kenyel Brown, the man suspected of killing 6 people in the Metro Detroit area, was a federal informant who violated his parole several times, according to the Detroit Police Chief James Craig.

Missing Detroit 16-year-old calls family, says he's safe

Detroit Police and family members are searching for a 16-year-old boy who hasn't been seen since Saturday after leaving his home after an argument with his mother.

Mix-up leads to woman being misidentified as catering thief by Detroit police

The 53-year-old mother was plastered all over the news Monday. Detroit police said she picked up a large order of food from Amore de Roma at Eastern Market February 12th without paying for it.

Audience pleased with Duggan's talking points, but agree the job is not done

Another announcement that seemed to peak people's interest, is neighborhood redevelopment. Businesses going in on Livernois and Van Dyke with promises that neighborhoods will not be left behind.

Duggan talks auto insurance, housing and marijuana industry in State of City 2020

But Duggan promised to keep fighting to keep people in their homes, tearing down abandoned homes and increasing the amount of police officers that protect the city.

A pretty mural in Detroit has a dark history baked in racism

The Birwood wall, located near Eight Mile and Wyoming has a dark history, despite the vibrant colors that now span its surface. And activists want to shine a light on that history.

The historical legacy of barber shops in the African American community

For members of the African American community, a barbershop is more than just a place to get a nice trim. It's a sanctuary for conversation, community support and a place to feel safe in.