Metro Detroit locations closing due to extreme cold temps: Some events staying open
From schools to festivals and even the Detroit Zoo, many places are set to be closed on Friday due to the oncoming frigid temperatures. However, not all events are halting operations.
Detroit animal rescue groups working to get stranded dogs out of the extreme cold
The cold weather is no place for pets, but unfortunately, Metro Detroit rescue crews say they are overrun with dogs being left out in the wintry conditions.
Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Dan Skipper announces retirement to pursue coaching
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced he is retiring on Thursday to pursue a career in coaching.
One dead, two injured in Detroit shooting on Marx, says police
One person is dead, and two others are injured after a shooting in a Detroit neighborhood Wednesday night.
Alleged knife attack at Denby High School in Detroit has police investigating
An investigation is underway at a high school in Detroit after a female student chased another allegedly with a box cutter.
Desmond Burks pleads guilty to murdering Detroit neurosurgeon
Desmond Burks was set for jury trial after several delays in the murder case of Dr. Devon Hoover, a Detroit neurosurgeon who was found dead in his home in 2023.
Detroit nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios named in five more sexual assault cases involving patients
The number of alleged criminal sexual conduct cases against Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is now up to eight, according to the Wayne County prosecutor. He was charged under a new criminal statue involving misrepresenting medical treatments.
Bitter cold causing water main breaks across Metro Detroit
Cold temperatures and old pipes don’t mix. We are seeing water main brakes pop up all over Metro Detroit.
Hub that will lend tools coming to Detroit as part of Ford-Carhartt agreement
Detroit will soon be home to a new hub of tool lending thanks to a partnership between iconic Michigan brands that promise to equip citizens with the resources and supplies that will help them become more resourceful.
Detroit Dog Rescue in urgent need of short-term fosters during dangerous cold snap
Detroit Dog Rescue needs urgent help to make room in its shelter to accommodate animals rescued from the cold.
Dr. Devon Hoover murder: Trial scheduled to start after several delays
After several delays, the trial for the man accused of murdering well-known Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Detroit's homeless gets helping hand from Motor City Mitten Mission
Team members are trying to help those living on the streets by giving them food and supplies, to even getting them sheltered via a rideshare.
'White Boy Rick' announces new documentary project on his life with Hype Williams
Richard Wershe Jr.'s story is the stuff of Detroit legend - and for the first time, he told FOX 2 it will be told in its entirety in a new documentary with the help of Hype Williams.
Detroit fire veteran who died after shift presumed line-of-duty death
Detroit firefighter Patrick Trout, a veteran of more than a decade with the department, is being remembered after officials announced his death is considered a presumed line-of-duty death.
Fourteen women suing DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital, and ex-nurse charged with sex crimes
Fourteen women are now involved in a civil lawsuit filed against DMC, Sinai Grace Hospital, and a former nurse charged with multiple sex crimes involving patients. Attorneys are now alleging the hospital system knew about the former nurse’s predatory behavior long before his arrest.
HVAC crews in Metro Detroit work ahead of dangerously cold weather
As the temperature outside continues to plummet, how do you make sure your furnace doesn’t go "ka-put"?
Dittrich Furs - meet the man behind the famous jingle
This week the news dropped that the long-time luxury Dittrich Furs store will be closing its doors for good. FOX 2 got a chance to talk to the man who wrote that catchy jingle that has lasted for 40 years.
Warming centers open across Metro Detroit during dangerously cold temperatures
Being outside in the bitter cold for any length of time can be downright dangerous and, of course, people living on the streets or in their cars are most at risk.
Uncertain future of tariffs plague Detroit Auto Show going into 2026
From tariffs to EV mandates, as the Detroit Auto Show continues on, there is a big emphasis on tackling an issue plaguing the entire auto industry and that is uncertainty. The topic was on the top of nearly everyone’s mind for industry days on the showroom floor.
LIST: Detroit warming centers open during cold winter blast
Bitter cold temperatures get even colder thanks to the snow - but for those who need it, warming centers are available in Detroit.