Full one-on-one interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Speaking from the auto show stage inside Huntington Place, the governor called for stability in the industry, claiming manufacturing as a whole in the U.S. has been shrinking for nine months and counting. As for Michigan, she touted the fact that in 2025, two million vehicles will be built here in this state, citing more investments in auto plants from Stellantis and GM increasing production of gas-powered cars.
Speaking from the auto show stage inside Huntington Place, the governor called for stability in the industry, claiming manufacturing as a whole in the U.S. has been shrinking for nine months and counting. As for Michigan, she touted the fact that in 2025, two million vehicles will be built here in this state, citing more investments in auto plants from Stellantis and GM increasing production of gas-powered cars.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Detroit Public Schools closed Jan. 16 due to snow
All of Detroit Public Schools will be closed on Friday after a wintry end to the week, joining hundreds of other schools across Southeast Michigan.
All of Detroit Public Schools will be closed on Friday after a wintry end to the week, joining hundreds of other schools across Southeast Michigan.
Body of Wyandotte missing person found in Detroit River near Grosse Ile
The body of a person who was reported missing on Thursday was found floating in the Detroit River near Grosse Ile.
The body of a person who was reported missing on Thursday was found floating in the Detroit River near Grosse Ile.
Warren man charged for allegedly threatening high school student with pneumatic gun
A Metro Detroit man was charged for allegedly threatening a student with a pneumatic gun in Warren Cousino High School.
A Metro Detroit man was charged for allegedly threatening a student with a pneumatic gun in Warren Cousino High School.
Dittrich Furs - meet the man behind the famous jingle
This week the news dropped that the long-time luxury Dittrich Furs store will be closing its doors for good. FOX 2 got a chance to talk to the man who wrote that catchy jingle that has lasted for 40 years.
This week the news dropped that the long-time luxury Dittrich Furs store will be closing its doors for good. FOX 2 got a chance to talk to the man who wrote that catchy jingle that has lasted for 40 years.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Snow day sledding fun in Madison Heights
Between four and seven inches dropped on Metro Detroit and plenty of schools were off with a snow day.
Between four and seven inches dropped on Metro Detroit and plenty of schools were off with a snow day.
Warming centers open during dangerously cold temperatures
The City of Detroit has partnered with the Detroit Rescue Mission to open emergency shelters. Sadly, every winter, Metro Detroit sees tragedies occur that could have been prevented. Those include frostbite, hypothermia, and people freezing to death.
The City of Detroit has partnered with the Detroit Rescue Mission to open emergency shelters. Sadly, every winter, Metro Detroit sees tragedies occur that could have been prevented. Those include frostbite, hypothermia, and people freezing to death.
Warming centers open across Metro Detroit during dangerously cold temperatures
Being outside in the bitter cold for any length of time can be downright dangerous and, of course, people living on the streets or in their cars are most at risk.
Being outside in the bitter cold for any length of time can be downright dangerous and, of course, people living on the streets or in their cars are most at risk.
2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
One-on-one with Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the Detroit Auto Show
It was a big moment on Thursday for the governor as she took in the sights and sounds of the auto show, while also talked about the major headwinds facing the auto industry, including tariffs and the mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA.
It was a big moment on Thursday for the governor as she took in the sights and sounds of the auto show, while also talked about the major headwinds facing the auto industry, including tariffs and the mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA.
Dittrich Furs: Meet the man behind the famous jingle
Dan Yessian has done songs for everything from Coca-Cola to Chevy, but along the way wrote and composed a Detroit commercial classic for Dittrich Furs. With the longtime store closing, the iconic jingle is back in the spotlight.
Dan Yessian has done songs for everything from Coca-Cola to Chevy, but along the way wrote and composed a Detroit commercial classic for Dittrich Furs. With the longtime store closing, the iconic jingle is back in the spotlight.
Uncertain future of tariffs plague Detroit Auto Show going into 2026
From tariffs to EV mandates, as the Detroit Auto Show continues on, there is a big emphasis on tackling an issue plaguing the entire auto industry and that is uncertainty. The topic was on the top of nearly everyone’s mind for industry days on the showroom floor.
From tariffs to EV mandates, as the Detroit Auto Show continues on, there is a big emphasis on tackling an issue plaguing the entire auto industry and that is uncertainty. The topic was on the top of nearly everyone’s mind for industry days on the showroom floor.
Why road crews were caught off guard from latest Michigan snow
The Road Commission for Oakland County was just like everyone else in Metro Detroit: caught off guard by the surge of snow that hit the region on Wednesday.
The Road Commission for Oakland County was just like everyone else in Metro Detroit: caught off guard by the surge of snow that hit the region on Wednesday.
The impact of tariffs on the Detroit Auto Industry
A common topic nearly all industry experts and politicians mention is how difficult it is to compete when the goalposts keep getting moving. They say an emphasis on stability should be priority one, and if that happens, car prices will likely drop.
A common topic nearly all industry experts and politicians mention is how difficult it is to compete when the goalposts keep getting moving. They say an emphasis on stability should be priority one, and if that happens, car prices will likely drop.
2 former EMU basketball players, 1 current indicted in point-shaving dragnet
There are local connections in a point-shaving investigation of game rigging involving nearly 40 players.
There are local connections in a point-shaving investigation of game rigging involving nearly 40 players.
Detroit Auto Show preview day 2
Technology and vehicles merge with every brand under one roof.
Technology and vehicles merge with every brand under one roof.
Governor Whitmer blasts tariff strategy in Auto Show speech
It was a big moment on Thursday for the governor as she took in the sights and sounds of the auto show, while also talked about the major headwinds facing the auto industry, including tariffs and the mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA.
It was a big moment on Thursday for the governor as she took in the sights and sounds of the auto show, while also talked about the major headwinds facing the auto industry, including tariffs and the mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA.
Dodge Charger rips it up at the Detroit Auto Show
FOX 2's Dave Spencer is at Huntington Place where the Detroit Auto Show has entered day two. Exciting things are happening including a Dodge Charger speeding across the show floor!
FOX 2's Dave Spencer is at Huntington Place where the Detroit Auto Show has entered day two. Exciting things are happening including a Dodge Charger speeding across the show floor!
Head-on collision in Chesterfield Twp. leaves five injured: Family sets up GoFundMe
Multiple people were hospitalized after a head-on crash in Chesterfield Township Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the community is working to support those affected with online help.
Multiple people were hospitalized after a head-on crash in Chesterfield Township Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the community is working to support those affected with online help.