Excitement starts to build for 2027 Final Four in Detroit
Following the University of Michigan’s NCAA basketball championship win in Indianapolis, all eyes are now on Detroit as the city prepares to host the 2027 Final Four. Detroit Sports Commission CEO David Beachnau spoke with FOX 2’s Jamie Sherrod about what to expect over the next year.
Following the University of Michigan’s NCAA basketball championship win in Indianapolis, all eyes are now on Detroit as the city prepares to host the 2027 Final Four. Detroit Sports Commission CEO David Beachnau spoke with FOX 2’s Jamie Sherrod about what to expect over the next year.
Whitmer activates emergency operations center as water levels rise at Cheboygan dam
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Suspect in custody after shots fired at Birmingham rental home following dispute
A suspect is in custody and multiple people were detained after gunfire erupted following an altercation at a Birmingham rental home early Saturday morning, police said.
A suspect is in custody and multiple people were detained after gunfire erupted following an altercation at a Birmingham rental home early Saturday morning, police said.
Demonstrators hold vigil for Lebanon amid growing conflict
U.S. and Iran are preparing for high-stakes talks in Pakistan, as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire. At least 13 Lebanese security personnel were killed Friday after an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed an attack on an Israeli naval base. The conflict has resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths in Lebanon.
U.S. and Iran are preparing for high-stakes talks in Pakistan, as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire. At least 13 Lebanese security personnel were killed Friday after an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed an attack on an Israeli naval base. The conflict has resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths in Lebanon.
Detroit rapper 'Siditty' shot and killed in Atlanta, family searching for answers
A pregnant rapper from Detroit has been murdered in Atlanta. She was shot four times in the face this week, and her family says they know why she was targeted and killed.
A pregnant rapper from Detroit has been murdered in Atlanta. She was shot four times in the face this week, and her family says they know why she was targeted and killed.
Detroit rapper shot and killed in Atlanta
Family and friends know her as Qualeisha Barnes. Followers of Detroit and Atlanta hip-hop know her as "Siditty." Qualeisha and her family are all from southwest Detroit. She had been living in Atlanta for about a decade.
Family and friends know her as Qualeisha Barnes. Followers of Detroit and Atlanta hip-hop know her as "Siditty." Qualeisha and her family are all from southwest Detroit. She had been living in Atlanta for about a decade.
Southfield schools adds 20 electric buses to their fleet
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.
Southfield public schools adds electric buses to fleet
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.
Detroit WNBA expansion team gets approval
The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved WNBA expansion teams in multiple cities, including Detroit. On April 9, the WNBA announced that WNBA expansion teams have been approved in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This comes after it was announced in 2025 that Lions QB Jared Goff, former Michigan great Chris Webber, and more were investing in trying to bring the WNBA back to Detroit. Pistons owner Tom Gores is leading a group of investors that have submitted the bid to add a WNBA expansion team.
The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved WNBA expansion teams in multiple cities, including Detroit. On April 9, the WNBA announced that WNBA expansion teams have been approved in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This comes after it was announced in 2025 that Lions QB Jared Goff, former Michigan great Chris Webber, and more were investing in trying to bring the WNBA back to Detroit. Pistons owner Tom Gores is leading a group of investors that have submitted the bid to add a WNBA expansion team.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in deadly Roseville car crash on Groesbeck
A Roseville man accused of driving drunk and killing an elderly woman makes his first appearance in court, and as it turns out, the man is a firefighter with the city of Detroit.
A Roseville man accused of driving drunk and killing an elderly woman makes his first appearance in court, and as it turns out, the man is a firefighter with the city of Detroit.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in deadly crash
A 26-year-old Detroit firefighter behind bars. Travis Turner is accused of drinking and driving in Roseville, crashing his car and killing an 85-year-old Oakland County woman, who was driving her car at the time.
A 26-year-old Detroit firefighter behind bars. Travis Turner is accused of drinking and driving in Roseville, crashing his car and killing an 85-year-old Oakland County woman, who was driving her car at the time.
Timelapse of the Artemis II returning to Earth | April 10, 2026
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
Bees, Rain Gardens, and Rouge River paddling | Brother Nature
From bee festivals to Oakland County's rain gardens, and the Friends of the Rouge, there's plenty to look forward to this summer as the temperatures get warmer and the rains arrive.
From bee festivals to Oakland County's rain gardens, and the Friends of the Rouge, there's plenty to look forward to this summer as the temperatures get warmer and the rains arrive.
Detroit homeowner's deplorable conditions include collapsing ceiling, broken heat
The house continues to fall apart, from losing heat to a collapsing ceiling. The plumbing is breaking, and the walls are disintegrating.
The house continues to fall apart, from losing heat to a collapsing ceiling. The plumbing is breaking, and the walls are disintegrating.
Detroit homeowner badly in need of repairs
Haywood Parker doesn't want to move. But the home that his family grew up in is slowly becoming uninhabitable. He's hoping someone can help him pay for the repairs to get it up and running.
Haywood Parker doesn't want to move. But the home that his family grew up in is slowly becoming uninhabitable. He's hoping someone can help him pay for the repairs to get it up and running.
Mayor joins forces with teens to find more activities for young people
The Detroit mayor hopes to work with young people to ensure they have enough things to do for the upcoming summer.
The Detroit mayor hopes to work with young people to ensure they have enough things to do for the upcoming summer.
Teens behind Detroit's 'Downtown Takeover' joins mayor to find better public spaces
"This is a one-in-a-lifetime chance," one of the teen organizers said. “Me being 16? I never thought I would meet the mayor."
"This is a one-in-a-lifetime chance," one of the teen organizers said. “Me being 16? I never thought I would meet the mayor."
PR guru on First Lady denying Epstein ties
First Lady Melania Trump held a briefing Thursday where she denied having ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and called on Congress to hold a hearing for survivors of his crimes. Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman joins FOX 2 Detroit Live to discuss the out-of-the-blue briefing.
First Lady Melania Trump held a briefing Thursday where she denied having ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and called on Congress to hold a hearing for survivors of his crimes. Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman joins FOX 2 Detroit Live to discuss the out-of-the-blue briefing.
5 charged with murder in deadly California fireworks explosion, company owner arrested at Walt Disney World
Five people have been charged with murder in a deadly explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California last summer that killed seven people and injured two others. The owner of the company was arrested at Walt Disney World in Florida, according to an arrest affidavit.
Five people have been charged with murder in a deadly explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California last summer that killed seven people and injured two others. The owner of the company was arrested at Walt Disney World in Florida, according to an arrest affidavit.