Young boy gets stuck while trying to rescue ring
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The fire chief told FOX 2 that the boy was attempting to reach the ring under the bleachers with his leg, and that's when he got stuck. He said the initial call was scary, thinking it was worse than it turned out to be.

Eastpointe sex offender accused of raping 12-year-old girl

A dangerous sexual predator allegedly strikes again, kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl from his own Eastpointe neighborhood.

Convicted pedophile accused of raping 12-year-old
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In the overgrown house on the corner in Eastpointe, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped on Monday by a 52-year-old sex offender in her own neighborhood.

Pulse of Politics: Discussing the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension & reinstatement
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Media analyst and Tanner-Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman discusses the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and reinstatement for not only Kimmel, but also ABC, Disney, Nexstar & Sinclair media groups. Plus, Pulse Anchor Roop Raj & Pulse of Politics Host Aaron Jordan discuss Kimmel's reinstatement and the issue surrounding ICE agents wearing masks.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen gets helping hand from Gleaners after roof damage
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The Capuchin Soup Kitchen has pivoted and is still helping the needy, despite rain damage from its faulty roof at the warehouse - and thanks to Gleaners.

Family of woman stabbed to death allegedly by husband: 'Didn't feel safe around him'

Prosecutors say he stabbed his estranged wife to death at an arranged meeting to exchange their young son for a visit at the Hall Road Meijer gas station.

Michigan budget countdown continues as government shutdown looms

As former ball player Yogi Berra used to say, "It's not over till it's over," but under the dome this week, there is more positive energy that it will be over with a new budget and a road fix plan.

Michigan budget countdown
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One thing they will do is take $1.1 billion in sales tax money now collected at the pump and redirect it to the roads. There is serious talk of creating a new road tax on THC hemp-infused beverages and permitting their sale in bars, liquor stores, and grocery stores.

Metro Detroit grant would help first-time home buyers with down payment

Buying your first home is filled with hope and anxiety. It’s a major investment that typically requires good credit and money upfront for a down payment. But there is some help available in the form of $25,000.

Grant helps first-time home buyers with down payments
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This is essentially free money if you qualify. I spoke with a local mortgage broker and real estate agent who say getting access to the grant can be tricky, but between the two of them, they have helped more than 80 people access $25,000 to use as a down payment.

Deadly crash kills Detroit man on Telegraph at Long Lake
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Police suspect a medical emergency may have caused a large crash that shut down northbound Telegraph at Long Lake for hours.

Northville Schools vote to preserve free lunch program
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If state lawmakers don?t pass a budget by next week, the program will be discontinued. Northville Public Schools isn?t waiting; their school board has decided to keep providing meals for at least another month.

Stress Check: Tips for managing your stress in stressful moments
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Whether you?re juggling work, relationships, or just trying to keep it together day-to-day, there are quick techniques that can make a big difference. Bre Teamer chats with Sonia Karwal, Ayurvedic practitioner, about practical ways to address our stress.

Winter Blast ends, merges activities with 5 weeks of Royal Oak Holidays
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After two decades of Winter Blast, the event is ending, but the fun is not going away. Winter Blast, a weekend of cold-weather activities that started in Detroit before moving to Royal Oak, is merging with Royal Oak Holidays. This will include five weekends of activities in November and December. John Witz, organizer of the event, joins Bre Teamer to chat about the change.

Government Shutdown is looming, here's what it means
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Michigan lawmakers have one week to agree on a budget or the government will shut down. Lawmakers have been trying to reach a budget since June. If they don't have one by Oct. 1, the state faces a shutdown that will have wide-reaching impacts. Tim Skubick joins Fox 2 Detroit Live to breakdown what it means.

Detroit Native Launches First Black-Owned Wearable Breast Pump
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Meet the powerhouse behind a revolutionary product! Detroit native, Mykel B. Davis, returns to her hometown to launch the first Black-owned wearable breast pump, changing the game for modern motherhood. She stops by Fox 2 to chat with Bre Teamer about the pump.