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Decaying conditions at near century-old police, fire station have city leaders in Trenton concerned
TRENTON, Mich. – Decaying conditions at a near-century-old police and fire station concern city leaders in Trenton. They’re asking residents to consider supporting a $43.5 million bond proposal that will appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 ballot. The money would go toward fire stations, police stations, and municipal...
12 MILE RD AT GRAND RIVER AVE., JUST WEST OF WIXOM RD IN WIXOM, EXPECTED TO CLOSE JULY 22 THROUGH AUG. 12
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects to close the south 12 Mile Road approach to Grand River Avenue, just west of Wixom Road in Wixom, starting July 22 for intersection construction. Additionally, the Meijer entrance on the north side of the Grand River Avenue/12 Mile Road intersection will...
Firefighters in 2 Oakland County cities battle house fires
Firefighters in two Oakland County cities battled house fires Tuesday, July 16. The Troy Fire Department responded to a fire at about 2 p.m. in the area of John R and Wattles roads. The fire was confined to the home’s basement and there were no injuries. The cause of the...
Detroit People Mover to close for 11 weeks for track replacement
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Beginning after Labor Day, the Detroit People Mover tram will close for nearly three months, so crews can replace sections of track that are in need of improvement. In operation for 37 years, the tram has always undergone routine maintenance with measurements of the columns and...
Smart Busing system looking for feedback on upgrades: what improvements do you want to see?
(WXYZ) — It's no secret that the public transportation in Southeast Michigan could use an upgrade. Right now, the Smart Busing system is looking for your feedback on what those upgrades could look like. So the survey on SmartBus.org comes down to two options: improved frequency in stops, or...
Woman speaks out after rushing friend to hospital following Detroit gas station shooting
(CBS DETROIT) - A man suffering from a mental health crisis shot three people, including a pregnant woman, at a Detroit gas station Monday night. "I never thought that would occur, it's kind of like I lived through one of my biggest fears, but it's like not me seeing it, me actually being in it," Toshiya Bean told CBS News Detroit.Bean has been reflecting for the past 48 hours. On Monday night, she ran into the gas station on Gratiot Avenue near Van Dyke Avenue to grab a few snacks for herself and her friends. Seconds later, it...
DTW rebuilding 67 bathrooms in McNamara Terminal -- occupied lights, shelves, stools, more
ROMULUS, Mich. – Detroit Metro Airport is completely stripping down and rebuilding 67 bathrooms in the McNamara Terminal. DTW officials said the upgrades include terrazzo tile flooring, lights that indicate whether stalls are occupied, sink step stools, oversized sinks, individual lighted mirrors, convenience shelving in stalls and urinals, and light-up entry signage.
Red Wings Edvinsson Planning to Bulk up For First Full NHL Season
For Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, the summer is about tipping the Toledos and taking his offensive game to the next level. Back home in Kungsbacka, Sweden, Edvinsson, 21, is going full bore in his preparations for the 2024-25 season, which will be his first full campaign in the NHL.
DDP Celebrates Campus Martius With 2nd Annual Party in the Park
DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosts its 2nd annual Party in the Park Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6:30-9 p.m. in the award-winning Campus Martius Park. Contributions will benefit Downtown Detroit parks and public spaces managed by the DDP. The benefit will also celebrate Campus Martius Park being...
Detroit police search for gas station carjacking suspect
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are seeking tips that lead them to a carjacking suspect who fled in a stolen rental car. According to police, the suspect and a woman drove to a gas station in the 8800 block of Wyoming in a black Buick SUV around 5:15 a.m. Monday. The man went inside the gas station, approached a 23-year-old man, and implied he was armed.
Tigers shine as American League wins 2024 All-Star Game
Tarik Skubal didn’t get the start, but the Detroit Tigers ace didn’t have to wait long to make an impact in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Skubal pitched a 1-2-3 second inning as the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Another WXYZ-TV standout enters Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Distinguished journalist Dave LewAllen is adding another well-earned honor to his list of accolades. The longtime WXYZ-TV anchor will be inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August.
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Leo’s Coney Island franchisee accused of not paying overtime wages denies wrongdoing
The operator of Leo’s Coney Island franchise locations in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia and Sterling Heights issued a statement Wednesday through an attorney denying wrongdoing after being accused of not paying overtime wages and shredding timecards by the federal government. In a news release Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Knoxville Police find guns, meth, fentanyl during searches near Asheville Highway
Three people from Detroit, Michigan are facing federal drug and firearm-related charges after Knoxville Police found five guns and a "large amount of fentanyl and meth" during two Organized Crime Unit searches in the Asheville Highway area last week.
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