Vendors turned away from Michigan Oddities and Horror Fest
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There’s a big community of fans of all things horror across the Midwest, and the Michigan Oddities & Horror Fest is a home base for those folks. Basically, anything you can imagine that would be scary or outlandish can be bought and sold there.

Vendors in Monroe turned away from Oddities and Horror Festival due to no more room

It was quite an unexpected fright for vendors hoping to show off and sell their freaky items at the Michigan Oddities & Horror Fest in Monroe over the weekend.

Corktown bar shooting leaves one hospitalized, investigation underway

A shooting outside a Corktown bar has one man recovering while an investigation continues. Now FOX 2 is hearing from someone who says they saw it all unfold.

Metro Detroit activist Ismael Ahmed dies at the age of 78

Metro Detroit lost a legend over the weekend, Ismael Ahmed, a man who left a mark on everything he did, from social services to music.

Remembering Ismael Ahmed
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His legacy is lengthy as he was the co-founder and visionary of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, co-founder and visionary of ‘Access,’ the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Service, and his passion was the Concert of Colors. 

MDOT to begin three-year project to restor I-94
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Cross said they plan to completely reconstruct the road, pulling out all the concrete down to the dirt and rebuild it at Ecorse. They also plan on adding a whole new interchange that will be brought up to current standards where traffic comes in on the right instead of the left. 

13 miles of I-94 to be worked on in three year long construction project

Another new road construction project is taking shape in Metro Detroit, this time on I-94 between 275 and Michigan Avenue, with prep work already underway.

How to manage home heating bills as temperatures drop
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Some customers are digging deep into their wallets to pay for this increase and the harsh reality is that the cold weather is not going anywhere anytime soon. However, DTE gave some tips to help customers manage their heating bills as temperatures continue to drop and fluctuate.

Travelers without REAL ID will have to pay $45 extra fee at airport

TSA Confirm ID is an option available for those who have lost their ID or do not have a real ID or other acceptable form of ID — like a passport.

TSA, airports enforce Real ID or pay $45 fee
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For a $45 fee — “TSA Confirm ID” enables travelers to verify their identity before arriving to the security check point. The verification will cover a 10-day period.

The Dre Project reacts to new SNAP changes
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Jamie Sherrod sits with Jennifer Jackson, Founder of The Dre Project, to discuss new SNAP changes and how it will affect the people the organization helps who are facing financial hardship and in need of food assistance. 

The state of Black-owned business in Detroit
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Jamie Sherrod sits down with Mark Lee, President and CEO of the Lee Group, to discuss the state of Black-owned businesses in Detroit. 

DTE gives tips on keeping your bills low during freezing temperatures

As freezing weather hit Metro Detroit communities, many have had to increase the setting on their thermostats, adding more pain to their wallets when the eventual bill comes in.