Motown legend Janie Bradford Hobbs dies at 87
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
Skelton boys’ mother, Tanya Zuver, describes her 3 sons
Tanya Zuver was the first to testify at the preliminary hearing for John Skelton's murder charges. She detailed her three sons, whom Skelton is charged with murdering in 2010.
Tanya Zuver was the first to testify at the preliminary hearing for John Skelton's murder charges. She detailed her three sons, whom Skelton is charged with murdering in 2010.
John Skelton murder case: Live updates from preliminary hearing day one
The preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father of three young boys who disappeared in Morenci, Mich. around Thanksgiving in 2010, begins today.
The preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father of three young boys who disappeared in Morenci, Mich. around Thanksgiving in 2010, begins today.
Detroit public schools pay money to fight absenteeism
Detroit district leaders are making big efforts to get as many students to class as possible as back to school begins Monday, with the Attendance Pays program.
Detroit district leaders are making big efforts to get as many students to class as possible as back to school begins Monday, with the Attendance Pays program.
Detroit schools offer cash incentive for attendance
Detroit public schools are once again battling chronic absenteeism with a program that rewards perfect attendance.
Detroit public schools are once again battling chronic absenteeism with a program that rewards perfect attendance.
Michigan phone ban for new school year starts today: What to know
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state.
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Phone ban in school starts today in Michigan
Students will no longer be able to use their phones in school starting today after the state legislature passed the new law last winter.
Students will no longer be able to use their phones in school starting today after the state legislature passed the new law last winter.
Detroit Public Schools pay students to attend class, fight absenteeism
The largest school district in Michigan is offering money to encourage perfect attendance.
The largest school district in Michigan is offering money to encourage perfect attendance.
John Skelton prelim begins today: What to know 15 years after sons’ disappearance
John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders.
John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders.
Black Leaders Detroit hosts Ride for Unity
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dwan Dandridge, Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit, to discuss its upcoming Ride for Unity. The event takes place August 27-30. To register visit: https://rideforunity.org/ For more information visit: https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dwan Dandridge, Founder and CEO of Black Leaders Detroit, to discuss its upcoming Ride for Unity. The event takes place August 27-30. To register visit: https://rideforunity.org/ For more information visit: https://www.blackleadersdetroit.org/
Shelby Township to Broadway: Local 8-Year Old heads to Perform in Times Square
Jamie Sherrod sits down with 8-year-old Finn Elliot from Shelby Township to discuss his upcoming performance in New York's Times Square.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with 8-year-old Finn Elliot from Shelby Township to discuss his upcoming performance in New York's Times Square.
Automotive recalls surging in 2026, what is the cause?
Journalist Paul Eisenstein discusses why there appears to be a record number of vehicles recalled in 2026. He said there is a wide range of problems causing the recalls. In the past it was mostly mechanical issues, whereas digital defects are causing the recalls in modern vehicles. Eisenstein said man of the digital recalls can be fixed remotely with software updates.
Journalist Paul Eisenstein discusses why there appears to be a record number of vehicles recalled in 2026. He said there is a wide range of problems causing the recalls. In the past it was mostly mechanical issues, whereas digital defects are causing the recalls in modern vehicles. Eisenstein said man of the digital recalls can be fixed remotely with software updates.
Jake Lang arrested in Minnesota, days after appearance in Dearborn
Jake Lang was arrested over the weekend in Minnesota along with at least six of his supporters. This comes just days after he held a similar rally in Dearborn.
Jake Lang was arrested over the weekend in Minnesota along with at least six of his supporters. This comes just days after he held a similar rally in Dearborn.
Murder trial for John Skelton set to begin
15 years ago John Skelton was the last known person to see his three sons alive. Last year a court declared them legally dead, and now his trial for their murders is set to begin in Adrian.
15 years ago John Skelton was the last known person to see his three sons alive. Last year a court declared them legally dead, and now his trial for their murders is set to begin in Adrian.
JAMO Day delivers school supplies to students
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hosted JAMO Day at Tolan Park in Detroit, just a day before children went back to school.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hosted JAMO Day at Tolan Park in Detroit, just a day before children went back to school.
Jackson Bragman joins the Sports Office to talk squash
Denison University squash player and broadcasting student talks about squash with Dan Miller and Will Burchfield.
Denison University squash player and broadcasting student talks about squash with Dan Miller and Will Burchfield.
National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.