Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself inside Virginia home, police say
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Justice Sotomayor issues apology over Kavanaugh comments
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
Oakland County man charged in deadly shooting of burglar bound over for trial
Today Knapton may learn if his case - which his attorney has argued was self-defense, will be bound over for trial.
Today Knapton may learn if his case - which his attorney has argued was self-defense, will be bound over for trial.
Hamtramck police chief: Suspect in bus stop teen abduction is a predator
Hamtramck city leaders gave an update on Donald J. Fields charged with abducting a teen girl from a bus stop earlier this week.
Hamtramck city leaders gave an update on Donald J. Fields charged with abducting a teen girl from a bus stop earlier this week.
Shoppers could be eligible for payouts after Trader Joe's $7.4 million settlement
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Cheboygan dam water level update: Residents told to prepare vehicles, families for evacuations
Residents downstream of the Cheboygan dam should prepare their vehicles, families, and pets for evacuation as water levels rise to less than 6 inches from the top of the dam.
Residents downstream of the Cheboygan dam should prepare their vehicles, families, and pets for evacuation as water levels rise to less than 6 inches from the top of the dam.
Hamtramck kidnapping suspect charged
A man accused of abducting a 16-year-old girl from a Hamtramck bus stop on Monday is expected to appear in court Thursday.
A man accused of abducting a 16-year-old girl from a Hamtramck bus stop on Monday is expected to appear in court Thursday.
Hamtramck kidnapping: 48-year-old man charged after teen girl abducted from bus stop
Charges have been issued against a 48-year-old man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from a bus stop in Hamtramck earlier this week.
Charges have been issued against a 48-year-old man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from a bus stop in Hamtramck earlier this week.
Ann Arbor decides against getting rid of sirens after overnight tornado hits city
A confirmed EF-1 tornado ripped through Ann Arbor last night, knocking down walls on buildings and uprooting some big trees. In the aftermath, Ann Arbor city officials say they are no longer looking at getting rid of the outdoor public sirens which helped keep people safe.
A confirmed EF-1 tornado ripped through Ann Arbor last night, knocking down walls on buildings and uprooting some big trees. In the aftermath, Ann Arbor city officials say they are no longer looking at getting rid of the outdoor public sirens which helped keep people safe.
Ann Arbor no longer getting rid of tornado sirens
The west side of Ann Arbor near Veterans Park really took the brunt of the tornado and storms that moved through. You can see some of the damage behind me.
The west side of Ann Arbor near Veterans Park really took the brunt of the tornado and storms that moved through. You can see some of the damage behind me.
Melvindale police release dashcam in deadly crash
MDOC and Dearborn police joined Melvindale officers at the scene where officials say Smith got in and out of the car multiple times and tried to restart the vehicle to drive off again. Bodycam video shows officers taking precautions, guns drawn, screaming for Smith to show his hands multiple times. Officers in the video also warned each other that it looked like Smith was "reaching."
MDOC and Dearborn police joined Melvindale officers at the scene where officials say Smith got in and out of the car multiple times and tried to restart the vehicle to drive off again. Bodycam video shows officers taking precautions, guns drawn, screaming for Smith to show his hands multiple times. Officers in the video also warned each other that it looked like Smith was "reaching."
Utica residents dealing with flooding after severe overnight weather
Severe storms overnight created quite the headache for residents in Utica, leading to devastating flooding that could get worse as more rain is on the way.
Severe storms overnight created quite the headache for residents in Utica, leading to devastating flooding that could get worse as more rain is on the way.
Iran latest: CENTCOM says no vessels have made it past US forces blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
UM president-elect diagnosed with brain cancer
Syverud has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and is undergoing treatment. As a result the regents announced current president Domenico Grasso will continue to serve as president until the next president is found. The board is planning to re-start the search process to find a new president. Syverud said he was diagnosed last week.
Syverud has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and is undergoing treatment. As a result the regents announced current president Domenico Grasso will continue to serve as president until the next president is found. The board is planning to re-start the search process to find a new president. Syverud said he was diagnosed last week.
Dam and lock system at risk of failing, endangering communities
As of 4 p.m. the water has gone down slightly at 6.84 inches below the top. At the Cheboygan dam, the Michigan DNR and other crews are working around the clock to make sure the water is flowing. The area has been packed with supersacks or large sandbags, while large pumps were going. The DNR said around noon that the water was fluctuating. It rises and falls, so the levels will change, meaning no need to panic.
As of 4 p.m. the water has gone down slightly at 6.84 inches below the top. At the Cheboygan dam, the Michigan DNR and other crews are working around the clock to make sure the water is flowing. The area has been packed with supersacks or large sandbags, while large pumps were going. The DNR said around noon that the water was fluctuating. It rises and falls, so the levels will change, meaning no need to panic.
Strong storms create major flooding for Utica residents
FOX 2 spoke to a resident who was kind enough to show us the damage done to his garage as a result of the flooding. He’s dealing with damaged drywall and having to move everything that was once stored there into another room.
FOX 2 spoke to a resident who was kind enough to show us the damage done to his garage as a result of the flooding. He’s dealing with damaged drywall and having to move everything that was once stored there into another room.
Clean up underway after violent spring storms
A Subway at Outer Drive and Dix experienced severe damage. Early Wednesday, the parking lot was littered with bricks and insulation, while part of the building had a hole in the top. Other reports of damage include multiple trees down in Garden City, Dearborn, and Wayne.
A Subway at Outer Drive and Dix experienced severe damage. Early Wednesday, the parking lot was littered with bricks and insulation, while part of the building had a hole in the top. Other reports of damage include multiple trees down in Garden City, Dearborn, and Wayne.
California woman served 14 drinks on Carnival cruise wins lawsuit after fall
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
Police chase in Dearborn ends with deadly crash and intense standoff with driver
A police chase turned into an intense standoff in Dearborn on April 3, leading to the arrest of a Metro Detroit man.
A police chase turned into an intense standoff in Dearborn on April 3, leading to the arrest of a Metro Detroit man.
Bodycam video shows police chase in Dearborn ending in standoff
Melvindale police say on Friday, April 3, officers assisted the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) with the arrest of 52-year-old Richard Lee Smith, who has a felony parole absconder warrant. An investigator from MDOC told police that Smith had violent tendencies. Authorities say they had been tracking a stolen vehicle that Smith allegedly drove throughout the Downriver area when the Melvindale police were given a FLOCK Camera stolen vehicle alert. Police say they pulled over the vehicle but when a sergeant approached, they drove off.
Melvindale police say on Friday, April 3, officers assisted the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) with the arrest of 52-year-old Richard Lee Smith, who has a felony parole absconder warrant. An investigator from MDOC told police that Smith had violent tendencies. Authorities say they had been tracking a stolen vehicle that Smith allegedly drove throughout the Downriver area when the Melvindale police were given a FLOCK Camera stolen vehicle alert. Police say they pulled over the vehicle but when a sergeant approached, they drove off.