Explosive acid found at Detroit bookstore
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One thing led to another and hazmat crews ended up closing down the street and retrieving the item in question. I’m outside John K. King Used and Rare Books on Lafayette with an estimated one million old books inside. But among all the stacks of antique books, a staffer found a box full of bottles. One of the bottles was picric acid.

Ann Arbor police search for suspects in attempted armed robbery
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Police in Ann Arbor are on the hunt for two people who allegedly worked together attempting to rob a stamp and coin store. But an employee fought back, fired a warning shot and scared them off.

PR expert & media analyst on Lake Ontario & Trump's FCC
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Matt Friedman, the co-founder of Tanner Friedman Public Relations discusses the messaging surrounding Lake Ontario's name change to Lake America, as well as President Trump calling on the FCC to investigate NBC News & Meet the Press Host Kristen Welker.

All eyes on bond market amid economic uncertainty
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All eyes are on the bond market as it prepares for an interest rate increase, as the war in Iran adds more economic uncertainty. Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to break it all down.

Impact of U.S.-Canada trade war on auto industry
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Auto Analyst Jamie Butters, the Executive Editor of Automotive News, joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss the impact tariffs and the United States-Canada trade war oculd have on the auto industry.

'It could’ve been anyone:' Family of Inkster stabbing victim opens GoFundMe

A Westland woman remains hospitalized one week after being stabbed inside a Dollar Tree store in Inkster. A 22-year-old man is facing a number of charges, including assault with intent to murder, for allegedly committing the crime.

Inkster stabbing victim's daughters sounds off
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The daughter of the victim says this is not the Dollar Tree store her mom normally goes to, but because she was in the area she went inside to pick up some items. That’s when Phyllis Robinson was allegedly stabbed by this man, Stephen Patrick Ross Jr.

Feds shutting down hundreds of truck driving schools
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The U.S. Secretary of Transportation was in town with several other national leaders, unveiling the details of the program. They created the "Joint Task Force Crossroads of America," locking in on what they call illegal Commercial Driver's License schools and un-vetted drivers on the highways. It involves law enforcement at all levels of government tackling various forms of fraud. 

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children.

Finding fish in the Rouge River
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Creek chubs, darters, and crayfish? For such low water levels, the tributaries of the Rouge River are teeming with life. The Friends of the Rouge nonprofit surveys dozens of locations along the river every year, creating a database of the kinds of fish they find and their abundance.

Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull

The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.

Abdul El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers in latest poll

Michigan Democrats were ranking favorably in a latest election poll, with both Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson leading 4 points over their Republican counterparts.

Mike Rogers calls El-Sayed a ‘con man’ during MAGA Inc. event
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Mike Rogers spoke at a MAGA Inc. event in Sterling Heights Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, alongside other Republicans as Vice President JD Vance was in town. Rogers took shots at his opponent Abdul El-Sayed, and argued he was in the best position to save Michigan and work towards a better future for the state. 

John Skelton jail convo with daughter: “You’re youngest Skelton now”
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The prosecution played an excerpt from a recorded June 7, 2011, jail phone call between John Skelton and his daughter, Katie. The call was an emotional moment, with Skelton removing his glasses to wipe his eyes. The prosecution focused on Skelton's statement to his daughter: "You're the youngest Skelton now."

JD Vance, Mike Rogers campaign at MAGA super PAC event in Michigan

Vice President JD Vance is in Michigan for a MAGA-hosted event in Metro Detroit where he'll appear alongside several high-profile Republicans, including Mike Rogers, John James, and others.

Worker at Wayne Ford plant injured on the job Monday morning

Two ambulances and police cars were at the Michigan Avenue facility, at about 6 a.m. when SkyFOX flew over the scene.

2026 Detroit Jazz Festival Guide: What to know

Detroit's Jazz Fest is back for its 47th year at Hart Plaza. Here's everything you need to know about the Labor Day Weekend festival celebrating all things jazz.