Alligator spotted in Ecorse, rescued and taken to a shelter
Spring is bringing out all the critters, even ones that aren’t native to Michigan, like an alligator.
Spring is bringing out all the critters, even ones that aren’t native to Michigan, like an alligator.
Alligator rescued after being found in Michigan neighborhood
This is what happened when an alligator was spotted downriver, and it?s not the first time. It?s actually the second alligator rescued from the same block in Ecorse in the last six months. The first was an 8-footer, and now this new one is four feet but feisty.
This is what happened when an alligator was spotted downriver, and it?s not the first time. It?s actually the second alligator rescued from the same block in Ecorse in the last six months. The first was an 8-footer, and now this new one is four feet but feisty.
Ecorse man sentenced to multiple years behind bars in horrendous sexual assault case
A 52-year-old Ecorse man was sentenced to multiple years behind bars for a horrendous sexual assault case involving three victims.
A 52-year-old Ecorse man was sentenced to multiple years behind bars for a horrendous sexual assault case involving three victims.
Man sentenced to multiple years behind bars
The Allen Park police chief said this is one of the worst cases he’d seen in 28 years. Michael Holcomb sexually assaulted a 13-year-old and two elderly sisters, torture, strangulation, beating and rape, we were asked not to film the victims impact statements.
The Allen Park police chief said this is one of the worst cases he’d seen in 28 years. Michael Holcomb sexually assaulted a 13-year-old and two elderly sisters, torture, strangulation, beating and rape, we were asked not to film the victims impact statements.
Trump: US Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it
US Steel has two locations in Michigan - Great Lakes Works and the Automotive Center.
US Steel has two locations in Michigan - Great Lakes Works and the Automotive Center.
Fire leaves owners of Auburn Cafe promising to rebuild
A favorite place for many Downriver denizens, the Auburn Cafe has been in the city for over 44 years, and in the location for more than 30 years.
A favorite place for many Downriver denizens, the Auburn Cafe has been in the city for over 44 years, and in the location for more than 30 years.
'Pound Town' slogan catching the attention of customers at Ecorse bait shop
Here’s your one-way ticket to Pound Town, an explosion of interest Downriver, and beyond over a catchy slogan.
Here’s your one-way ticket to Pound Town, an explosion of interest Downriver, and beyond over a catchy slogan.
Ecorse man sentenced after posing as teen to sexually exploit children on Snapchat
An Ecorse man received a 10-year prison sentence Monday after authorities say he posed as a teen on Snapchat to prey on children.
An Ecorse man received a 10-year prison sentence Monday after authorities say he posed as a teen on Snapchat to prey on children.
Mother found not guilty in abuse case that killed one infant, injured twin brother
Ecorse police responded to a call of an unresponsive child at an apartment on 7th Street. The boy could not be revived and his brother showed signs of abuse, needing emergency surgery.
Ecorse police responded to a call of an unresponsive child at an apartment on 7th Street. The boy could not be revived and his brother showed signs of abuse, needing emergency surgery.
Community aids Ecorse grandma with car repairs for years of litter clean up
Brenda York has been cleaning her Ecorse community for about three years now. When she needed help the most, her neighbors stepped up.
Brenda York has been cleaning her Ecorse community for about three years now. When she needed help the most, her neighbors stepped up.
Ecorse mayor denies vulgar statements about councilwoman at meeting
A week ago, on December 26, during a break of a council meeting, Mayor Lamar Tidwell was recorded saying “stupid a*** b***” near a microphone.
A week ago, on December 26, during a break of a council meeting, Mayor Lamar Tidwell was recorded saying “stupid a*** b***” near a microphone.
Heartbroken mother of star Ecorse teen athlete fatally shot in car, wants justice
“Whoever did this to my baby, I hope it’s eating you up, I hope it’s eating you up alive. I hope it’s killing you," Smith said. "I hope you see that face every time you blink."
“Whoever did this to my baby, I hope it’s eating you up, I hope it’s eating you up alive. I hope it’s killing you," Smith said. "I hope you see that face every time you blink."
Beloved Ecorse High School sports star fatally shot at stop light in SW Detroit
"He wasn't a kid that was in the streets," Talison said. "Because he did so many sports, he was always traveling or doing something positive."
"He wasn't a kid that was in the streets," Talison said. "Because he did so many sports, he was always traveling or doing something positive."
Ecorse woman reeling after storm uproots trees that fell on her home
Among the damage from the storm was something sentimental, the Ecorse woman said. A tree her mom planted 32 years ago was taken down by the falling debris.
Among the damage from the storm was something sentimental, the Ecorse woman said. A tree her mom planted 32 years ago was taken down by the falling debris.
Detroit teen charged after bringing gun to Ecorse High School
A Detroit teen is accused of bringing a a gun to Ecorse High School.
A Detroit teen is accused of bringing a a gun to Ecorse High School.
Ecorse High School student caught with gun inside backpack
The gun was found inside the student's backpack after it was reported by a fellow student, a letter from district Superintendent Dr. Josha Talison said.
The gun was found inside the student's backpack after it was reported by a fellow student, a letter from district Superintendent Dr. Josha Talison said.
Ecorse brothers rescue man from house fire
The Ecorse Deputy Fire Chief tells Fox 2 the man in the home was sleeping at the time of the fire, and got woken up by his dog - but was trapped after recent foot surgery made it hard for him to get out on his own.
The Ecorse Deputy Fire Chief tells Fox 2 the man in the home was sleeping at the time of the fire, and got woken up by his dog - but was trapped after recent foot surgery made it hard for him to get out on his own.
Recent shootings in Ecorse, River Rouge lead to FBI partnership for crackdown
"There are several gangs that operate in this area - River Rouge and Ecorse, and they have a rivalry," said Ecorse Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers said. "Social media plays a huge part in it too."
"There are several gangs that operate in this area - River Rouge and Ecorse, and they have a rivalry," said Ecorse Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers said. "Social media plays a huge part in it too."
Party bus shooting in Ecorse linked to gang violence after 5 injured by gunfire
The shootout happened in broad daylight when one group of individuals posted on social media they were partying on a bus. The latest instance of violence has local police agencies teaming up with the FBI.
The shootout happened in broad daylight when one group of individuals posted on social media they were partying on a bus. The latest instance of violence has local police agencies teaming up with the FBI.
Michigan man who used fake company to defraud employer out of more than $1 million sentenced to prison
An Ecorse man created a fake third-party shipper company to rip his Chicago-based employer out of more than $1 million.
An Ecorse man created a fake third-party shipper company to rip his Chicago-based employer out of more than $1 million.