Little Lions fan featured in big game commercial
A very young Metro Detroiter is making his acting debut in a commercial set to air during the big game on Sunday. FOX 2’s Camille Amiri sat down with the four-year-old and his mother to share their story.
A very young Metro Detroiter is making his acting debut in a commercial set to air during the big game on Sunday. FOX 2’s Camille Amiri sat down with the four-year-old and his mother to share their story.
Economist : partial government shutdown likely to have only nominal economic impact
In an interview with Hilary Golston, University of New Haven economist and attorney Dr. Brian Marks says the current partial government shutdown is expected to have only a nominal impact on the broader U.S. economy if it remains short-lived. Marks explains that while some federal workers and contractors may face temporary disruptions, most essential government functions continue and the overall economic engine remains intact. He notes markets and businesses have largely priced in short shutdowns, and unless the impasse drags on for an extended period, the national economic effect is likely to be limited and largely symbolic rather than structurally damaging.
In an interview with Hilary Golston, University of New Haven economist and attorney Dr. Brian Marks says the current partial government shutdown is expected to have only a nominal impact on the broader U.S. economy if it remains short-lived. Marks explains that while some federal workers and contractors may face temporary disruptions, most essential government functions continue and the overall economic engine remains intact. He notes markets and businesses have largely priced in short shutdowns, and unless the impasse drags on for an extended period, the national economic effect is likely to be limited and largely symbolic rather than structurally damaging.
Shiver on the River held on Belle Isle
Friends of the Detroit River hosted the Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Saturday on Belle Isle. The event was held inside the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, as well as across parts of the island. There were free caricature drawings, a magic show, ice carvings, winter hiking and more. “The Shiver on the River is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our natural resources and the local organizations dedicated to protecting them. We are thrilled to expand the event to more areas of Belle Isle this year. While Michigan’s winters may be chilly, the Shiver on the River offers exciting indoor and outdoor opportunities to engage with the work FDR and our partners do year-round,” said Stewardship Director McKenzi Waliczek.
Friends of the Detroit River hosted the Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Saturday on Belle Isle. The event was held inside the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, as well as across parts of the island. There were free caricature drawings, a magic show, ice carvings, winter hiking and more. “The Shiver on the River is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our natural resources and the local organizations dedicated to protecting them. We are thrilled to expand the event to more areas of Belle Isle this year. While Michigan’s winters may be chilly, the Shiver on the River offers exciting indoor and outdoor opportunities to engage with the work FDR and our partners do year-round,” said Stewardship Director McKenzi Waliczek.
Detroit Public Schools hosts district-wide spelling bee
On February 7, hundreds of Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades K–8 competed in the District’s Annual Spelling Bee — a high-energy, districtwide celebration of vocabulary mastery, academic focus, and student perseverance.
On February 7, hundreds of Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades K–8 competed in the District’s Annual Spelling Bee — a high-energy, districtwide celebration of vocabulary mastery, academic focus, and student perseverance.
Volunteers pack boxes to prep for Ramadan
Volunteers on Detroit's East Side spent Saturday morning packing 40lb. boxes of food for Ramadan. Ramadan will start on Feb. 17 this year.
Volunteers on Detroit's East Side spent Saturday morning packing 40lb. boxes of food for Ramadan. Ramadan will start on Feb. 17 this year.
Warren police seeking tip jar thief
Warren Police are seeking a woman who was caught on camera stealing a tip jar from Mr. Miguel's Mexican Grill & Cantina. Anyone with information on who the woman is should call police at 586-574-4790.
Warren Police are seeking a woman who was caught on camera stealing a tip jar from Mr. Miguel's Mexican Grill & Cantina. Anyone with information on who the woman is should call police at 586-574-4790.
Investigators begin searching for cause of Dearborn parking structure collapse
After a parking structure collapsed in Dearborn on Friday night, with one person stuck inside, investigators came out Saturday to begin figuring out what caused the collapse. The man who was trapped was rescued after a few hours with only minor injuries.
After a parking structure collapsed in Dearborn on Friday night, with one person stuck inside, investigators came out Saturday to begin figuring out what caused the collapse. The man who was trapped was rescued after a few hours with only minor injuries.
Friends, family gather at Missing in Michigan event to discuss their loved ones
Missing in Michigan held a private event for friends and family to discuss their loved one's cases, talk about things that worked for those whose cases have been wrapped up and work on next steps for those with still missing companions.
Missing in Michigan held a private event for friends and family to discuss their loved one's cases, talk about things that worked for those whose cases have been wrapped up and work on next steps for those with still missing companions.
One dead in Friday night car vs. person crash in Monroe
A 41-year-old woman from Newport was killed Friday night when a car struck her on the side of Telegraph Road in Monroe Township.
A 41-year-old woman from Newport was killed Friday night when a car struck her on the side of Telegraph Road in Monroe Township.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Detroit one-year-old girl in critical condition after alleged drug overdose
A one-year-old baby girl is in critical condition after getting her hands on the babysitter’s heroin.
A one-year-old baby girl is in critical condition after getting her hands on the babysitter’s heroin.
One-year-old girl critical after alleged drug overdose
She was revived with multiple doses of Narcan. It turns out the babysitter has multiple CPS complaints against her.
She was revived with multiple doses of Narcan. It turns out the babysitter has multiple CPS complaints against her.
President not apologizing for racist post about the Obamas
President Trump is standing firm tonight, saying he will not apologize for posting a racist video of the Obamas, telling reporters he “didn’t make a mistake” as he flew to Florida on Air Force One.
President Trump is standing firm tonight, saying he will not apologize for posting a racist video of the Obamas, telling reporters he “didn’t make a mistake” as he flew to Florida on Air Force One.
Crews working to free man after parking structure collapse in Dearborn
The person trapped is a 20-year-old man who was in his car. Officials say he is fine and is just trapped inside. It will take a while to get him out as they are evaluating the structure to ensure no further collapses occur.
The person trapped is a 20-year-old man who was in his car. Officials say he is fine and is just trapped inside. It will take a while to get him out as they are evaluating the structure to ensure no further collapses occur.
Officials give update on Dearborn parking structure collapses
The structure, located at Outer Drive and Garrison, was the site of where the collapse occurred. One man is trapped in the structure and sources say a mutual aid specialty fire department response team is working to get him out.
The structure, located at Outer Drive and Garrison, was the site of where the collapse occurred. One man is trapped in the structure and sources say a mutual aid specialty fire department response team is working to get him out.
Dearborn parking structure partially collapses, man rescued after being trapped
A part of a parking structure in Dearborn collapsed Friday night, trapping a man in the debris, police sources tell FOX 2.
A part of a parking structure in Dearborn collapsed Friday night, trapping a man in the debris, police sources tell FOX 2.
Inkster shots-fired incident leads to arrest and several guns confiscated
A shots-fired incident in Inkster led to a suspect being behind bars and multiple guns being confiscated.
A shots-fired incident in Inkster led to a suspect being behind bars and multiple guns being confiscated.
This year's Super Bowl flyover will feature these 8 aircraft
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Henry Ford Health and Trillium join forces providing mental health care
Trillium will own and operate the facility purchasing the hospital and run the behavioral health beds with a capacity of about 100 projected.
Trillium will own and operate the facility purchasing the hospital and run the behavioral health beds with a capacity of about 100 projected.
Henry Ford Health, Trillium team up for mental health services
The agreement brings about 100 beds to address the shortage of providers and capacity.
The agreement brings about 100 beds to address the shortage of providers and capacity.