How Michigan schools are deploying state's new phone ban
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state. That's because children's brains are still developing and phones can affect executive function. That includes memory, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to resist impulses.
Districts have created their own plans to keep devices out of the classroom during instruction across the state. That's because children's brains are still developing and phones can affect executive function. That includes memory, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to resist impulses.
Chicken Shack brings back prices from the past
Brandon Hudson sits down with Neil Sobeck, from Detroit Chicken Shack, to talk about their 70th anniversary - and how the beloved chain is turning back the clock for a limited time when it comes to prices!
Brandon Hudson sits down with Neil Sobeck, from Detroit Chicken Shack, to talk about their 70th anniversary - and how the beloved chain is turning back the clock for a limited time when it comes to prices!
Weekend shootings in Detroit challenge police
A drive-by shooting that wounded four, a fatal shooting with a teen as the suspected gunman, and a possible murder suicide were all among Detroit police's busy weekend. While violent crime is down in the city, chief Todd Bettison said the community's tolerance for incidents like shootings has also lessened.
A drive-by shooting that wounded four, a fatal shooting with a teen as the suspected gunman, and a possible murder suicide were all among Detroit police's busy weekend. While violent crime is down in the city, chief Todd Bettison said the community's tolerance for incidents like shootings has also lessened.
Back to school mental health tips
Dr. Andrea Rodgers, Director of Development for Hegira Health, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the tips both parents and students can use to make sure the start of the school year is successful.
Dr. Andrea Rodgers, Director of Development for Hegira Health, sits down with Brandon Hudson on Fox 2 Detroit Live to discuss the tips both parents and students can use to make sure the start of the school year is successful.
Fallen Detroit firefighter honored in Belle Isle with memorial plaque
A beloved Detroit firefighter who lost his own life-saving others is being honored with a permanent memorial six years after a day at the beach on Belle Isle turned to tragedy.
A beloved Detroit firefighter who lost his own life-saving others is being honored with a permanent memorial six years after a day at the beach on Belle Isle turned to tragedy.
Belle Isle memorial honors fallen Detroit fire sergeant
Sgt. Sivad Johnson was at the beach with his 10-year-old daughter, Hayden, when he went into the water to help rescue three young girls who were drowning. They were saved, but Sgt. Johnson lost his life. On Monday, FOX 2 spoke with his family, including his daughter Hayden, as the city unveiled the new memorial.
Sgt. Sivad Johnson was at the beach with his 10-year-old daughter, Hayden, when he went into the water to help rescue three young girls who were drowning. They were saved, but Sgt. Johnson lost his life. On Monday, FOX 2 spoke with his family, including his daughter Hayden, as the city unveiled the new memorial.
Trade war escalates between US, Canada
There are a lot of emotions surrounding these tariffs. FOX 2 spoke with several Canadians; however, many did not want to go on camera. But Windsor resident Jessica Pope had much to say about the recent rise in tariff tensions.
There are a lot of emotions surrounding these tariffs. FOX 2 spoke with several Canadians; however, many did not want to go on camera. But Windsor resident Jessica Pope had much to say about the recent rise in tariff tensions.
Canada-U.S. tariff war escalates amid negotiations with Trump
The tariff war between the U.S. and Canada is not only making national headlines, but it is also being felt on both sides of the Detroit River.
The tariff war between the U.S. and Canada is not only making national headlines, but it is also being felt on both sides of the Detroit River.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Skelton pastor: “I knew that they were dead”
The Skeltons’ pastor at the time, Donna Galloway, testified at John Skelton’s pretrial Monday. She detailed conversations she had with him while he was in the hospital and the boys were missing, and says he kept saying the boys were “safe” and was using the word “home.”
The Skeltons’ pastor at the time, Donna Galloway, testified at John Skelton’s pretrial Monday. She detailed conversations she had with him while he was in the hospital and the boys were missing, and says he kept saying the boys were “safe” and was using the word “home.”
Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
John Skelton letter to Tanya Zuver
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She read a letter found in the home that Skelton had written to her.
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She read a letter found in the home that Skelton had written to her.
John Skelton case hearing: Boys not returned on Black Friday
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, when she had trouble locating Skelton and the boys before an AMBER Alert was issued.
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, when she had trouble locating Skelton and the boys before an AMBER Alert was issued.
John Skelton case hearing: Thanksgiving Day and custody plans
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details Thanksgiving in 2010, the last day she remembers hearing her boys on the phone.
Tanya Zuver, the ex-wife of the defendant and mother of the three Skelton boys, testified first at John Skelton’s pretrial. She details Thanksgiving in 2010, the last day she remembers hearing her boys on the phone.
Detroit's violent weekend had quadruple drive-by shooting, deadly gunfire at liquor store, and more
Detroit police had a "challenging" weekend with multiple investigations involving tragic deaths. In one case, a teen is in custody for a deadly shooting, while a juvenile was wounded in a drive-by shooting at a separate scene.
Detroit police had a "challenging" weekend with multiple investigations involving tragic deaths. In one case, a teen is in custody for a deadly shooting, while a juvenile was wounded in a drive-by shooting at a separate scene.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago.
Motown legend Janie Bradford Hobbs dies at 87
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen some of the label’s most memorable hits, died following an extended illness, according to her family. She was 87.
Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.