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Doctor says you may want to replace that trusty wire barbecue brush
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Grilling is great. The cleanup is minimal, but you might want to make sure when your are cleaning those grates you're not leaving a dangerous trail behind. If you're using a wire grill brush, be warned, the metal wires from grill brushes can be dangerous.
Protect yourself from skin cancer while outside during the 4th of July holiday weekend
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Skin cancer is more common than you might think and sun exposure is one of the biggest risk factors. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. With more people expected to spend time...
How plastic-free July can help keep trash off streets & out of landfills
The Plastic Free challenge is a global movement with the goal being to help millions of people learn how to keep trash out of our oceans, lakes, streams, and off our streets and out of our landfills.
Taco Fest set to take over downtown Royal Oak
Tacos, bands and cannabis will take over downtown Royal Oak this holiday weekend. After recording attendance of about 60,000 last year, Taco Fest is back in the area around Centennial Commons. Events run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. A full list...
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
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