Detroit police prepare to ensure safety at annual tree lighting ceremony downtown

It’s a true sign of the holidays, the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, a safety plan with a lot of moving parts has been prepared for months in the making,

Detroit grandmother and her family displaced by Rosemary Ct house fire before the holidays

A grandmother and her family have fallen on hard times just before the holiday season, telling FOX 2's Lauren Edwards that a fire broke out while they were sleeping Wednesday night.

Gaza protesters sue Detroit over free speech at Campus Martius Park

As residents get ready for Detroit's tree lighting at Campus Martius, Gaza protesters are suing the city over free speech at the park.

Detroit People Mover to resume operations by Thanksgiving Day

The People Mover will return to service on Nov. 27, kickstarting 36 hours of operation for Thanksgiving Day.

Attempted murder suspects lead chase, arrested in Detroit

Two suspects wanted in Roseville for an attempted murder were arrested in Detroit after a police chase this week.

167K+ pounds of ground beef packed in Detroit recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Ground beef packed in Detroit and distributed to restaurants nationwide is being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), around 167,277 pounds of ground beef packaged by Wolverine Packing Co. are included in the recall.

Panda One provides critical care for the most vulnerable of babies

"This is our neonatal incubator - where all of our neonatal patients go into," she said. "We transport them up to as small as 500 grams - which is a half a pound."

Judge rejects plea for man in crash that killed motorcyclist; victim's family calls it justice

Investigators say Michael Moore - driving on a suspended license - disregarded a stop sign, causing the victim to crash on his motorcycle, and seriously injuring his girlfriend.

Start your engines: Detroit Grand Prix, IndyCar come to FOX 2 in 2025

"It's our backyard," Newgarden said. "Whether it's the Penske Corporation or one of our partners in Astemo or it's General Motors. You know, we always want to show up and do well."

How Great Lakes Water Authority is looking to future for employees today

The Great Lakes Water Authority is one of the Detroit area's biggest employers. About 7 years ago, they had a problem: their workforce was aging out and they needed to figure out how to get the next generation ready to take over the vital resource we all need.

Man plans to help people with $439K he won from Michigan Lottery ticket purchased in Detroit

A 70-year-old man said he plans to use his winnings for good after winning a $439,714 Fantasy 5 Jackpot prize from the Michigan Lottery. He bought the winning ticket at a Detroit liquor store.

'I'm going to kill you': Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan Muslim organization

A Florida man who made violent threats toward the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter pleaded guilty to transmitting threats in interstate commerce this week.

Union-required CPR training saves member's life on Detroit job site

"I'm a testament the first aid CPR can save your life," said Micah Parker, who collapsed on a job site in Detroit last September.

Families of victims to drunk driving gather in Washington DC, calling for action from congress

A rally was held Tuesday night outside the US Capitol lawn in Washington D.C. Members of congress along with the families of those who lost someone at the hands of a drunk driver, gathered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Suspect appears in court for deadly stabbing outside Detroit liquor store

On Oct. 5 in front of Diane’s Liquor Store on Schaeffer on the city’s westside, video of Thursday’s preliminary exam showed an altercation between the defendant, Rolando Huntley, and the victim, Ronald Howard.

Historic Higginbotham school in Detroit to be converted to affordable housing

The William H. Higginbotham School has stood for years during some of Detroit's biggest moments - and some of its lowest. Now, a rebirth is on the horizon.