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'This is tragic': Pregnant woman, 2 others shot at Detroit gas station
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A triple shooting at a Detroit gas station Monday night left four people hurt, including a pregnant woman. Police believe the shooter, a man in his 60s, was in the midst of a mental health crisis when he entered the Sunoco on Gratiot and Van Dyke just before 9 p.m. Police said the man appeared agitated and was complaining about being followed before going to his vehicle and getting a gun.
Allegiant announces new route from Flint to Florida
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Airline service, Allegiant, announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country on Tuesday, July 16. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares as low as $59. Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) will service trips to Destin-Fort Walton Beach...
Westland John Glenn celebrates past champions with inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame
During the spring season's madness, when teams in the Hometown Life region were winning state championships in baseball, track and field, and golf, Westland John Glenn was celebrating its former champions. The Rockets recently inducted its inaugural class into its Athletic Hall of Fame, which included over 30 athletes, coaches...
Jameson's landlord wants to set the record straight
BRIGHTON —A downtown building owner in Brighton says news of Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill's closure left people with the wrong impression. Eric Siegel of EDS Investments — whose family owns the building at 110 E. Grand River Ave. — said "the notion that we kicked Jameson’s out of the building has somehow circulated the market."
When to Prepare for Snow Season? All Year
It might sound like a simple philosophy, but when you ask government fleet managers how to make sure their departments are prepared for the upcoming snow season, they say planning well before winter hits is key. “It’s just basic preparedness,” said Bill Coughlin, then-director of fleet maintenance for the City...
Malcolm X's childhood Inkster house gets $80K from state to finish rehab
INKSTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - Not many know the house where Malcolm X once lived, is in Inkster. There's a new effort to restore it in the works with help from the State of Michigan. "I just want to thank everyone that believes in us in making this house a...
Michigan Republican Is Immediately Booed by RNC Crowd in Wisconsin When He Mentions the Detroit Lions
Rep. John James began his speech during the opening night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by trolling the crowd. The post Michigan Republican Is Immediately Booed by RNC Crowd in Wisconsin When He Mentions the Detroit Lions first appeared on Mediaite.
Belle Isle slide reopens on Friday; offers free rides for residents
One of Detroit's jewels, the giant slide at Belle Isle is reopening this week and offering free rides for local residents. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park will allow you to ride for free on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The slide will resume regular...
Riverfront Conservancy closer to complete riverwalk after Morouns walk back concrete plant plans
The path is clearing for the Detroit Riverwalk’s bridge-to-bridge vision. After years of negotiating, the Detroit International Bridge Co., owned by the Moroun family, announced they would pivot from their initial plans for building a concrete crushing plant along the west riverfront. This decision takes the Riverfront Conservancy one step closer to its goal of creating a 5.5-mile path along the Detroit River in hopes of taming the formerly industrial strip of land for a bridge-to-bridge riverwalk.
The Drew Crew golf scramble is July 26 as spinal cord injury fundraiser hits 12th year
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Calling all golfers - the Drew Crew is back with another charity golf scramble - this is the 12th year for the event which began after Drew Clayborn's spinal cord injury 14 years ago. "We all have things we have to fight through every...
Lapeer charter school fires teacher for inappropriate messages as legal investigation gets underway
A music teacher at a Lapeer charter school has been fired from his position amidst an investigation into inappropriate messages sent by the teacher to a decoy. The Chatfield School, located in Lapeer, announced several weeks ago on Friday, June 21, that they had been informed of social media posts about a teacher’s behavior and that he had been suspended.
Mother says family in shock over daughter’s fatal Jet Ski collision
A mother is sharing her grief and describing the shock she and her family are in after what she described as a wave runner accident that took the life of her daughter. Sue Goodaker Tolot, of Grosse Ile, announced her daughter, Lauren Tolot (Duchee), was killed in a crash in the Livingston Channel on the Detroit River Saturday.
Crash closes northbound U.S. 23 near Ann Arbor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A crash closed northbound U.S. 23 near Ann Arbor on Tuesday morning. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
REPORT: Eastern Conference Contenders Are Eyeing a Blockbuster Trade to Land Pistons Rookie Killian Hayes
Killian Hayes kicked off his NBA career as the first-round draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, the Pistons lost faith in him and let him go midway through last season. As the former Pistons star remains without an NBA home, the Brooklyn Nets are seizing the opportunity to assess his potential and possibly add him to their roster.
Belle Isle beach closed until further notice
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced the temporary closure of swimming areas on Belle Isle Park after detecting high levels of bacteria in the Detroit River. Samples taken on July 10 found elevated amounts of E. coli, which can be harmful if ingested or exposed through skin contact. Tests...
Major Detroit Lions Announcement Leaves Calvin Johnson In Tears
Megatron may be a villain in the Transformers franchise, but Calvin Johnson, whose nickname was Megatron, was beloved in his career with the Detroit Lions. Now, he will be immortalized forever at Ford Field. The Lions announced Monday that the team will induct Johnson into the team's ring of honor, ...
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