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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces run for mayor
It wasn't the best kept secret, but tonight, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formally announced her bid for mayor. Sheffield is the first to become an official candidate in what's expected to be a crowded field in 2025.
WEDNESDAY NEWS HIT - The race for Detroit mayor got a little bit more crowded Tuesday night when council president Mary Sheffield announced her plans to run for the office.
Following her announcement, she told FOX 2 she plans to lead as mayor much in the same way she has overseen her leadership at the council.
"I did it my way," she said, adding she hopes her own values will act as guiding principles in her bid for the seat. She brought up ensuring that neighborhoods are walkable, making the city safer, building upon its economic growth while keeping housing affordable as some of what she hopes to do.
"I think Detroit is ready for progress, they're ready to move forward, and in a lot of ways, I feel they chose me," said Sheffield.
Sheffield's entrance into the race did not come as much of a surprise, and with nine months to go until the election, she can expect some familiar faces to challenge her for office.
That includes councilmember Fred Durhal II and state Rep. Joe Tate, who have both formed exploratory committees. Saunteel Jenkins, a former president of the council.
Mike Duggan announced earlier this fall he would not be running for reelection. After serving for three terms, Duggan says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent.
Joe Tate forms Detroit mayoral exploratory committee
With Mike Duggan telling the city he won't be running for mayor again, the political vacuum in Detroit is fast filling with interested candidates eyeing the executive seat.
Detroit police officer hospitalized after being dragged by fleeing vehicle
A wild scene unfolded on Detroit's west side shortly before midnight when officers on patrol near Seven Mile and Ashbury Park observed a vehicle backed into a driveway and blocking a sidewalk.
According to Detroit Police, the patrolling officers went to investigate and found two people in the car. They appeared to be tucking something under the seat when police asked them to get out of the car.
They refused before the driver in the car backed into the parked vehicle behind him, then pulled forward and struck a scout car. As the driver pulled forward and struck the DPD car again, they tried to turn while dragging the officer.
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Suspect missing after Detroit officer dragged on city's west side
One suspect is missing and a Detroit police officer is in the hospital recovering from injuries after he was dragged by a vehicle attempting to flee on the city's west side late Tuesday night. Another person believed to have been a passenger in the vehicle was found with gunshot wounds. They are in critical condition.
The officers, fearing for their lives, fired at the car. The vehicle was found a few blocks away on Prevost. An 18-year-old with gunshot wounds was found and was later hospitalized. So was the officer - while the driver remains at large.
Snow, subzero wind chills hit Southeast Michigan Wednesday
Snow, subzero wind chills, and gale warnings in the nearby Great Lakes are what Southeast Michigan is up against today and tomorrow as winter weather returns to the forecast.
While the bulk of the winter advisories are on the west side of the state where lake effect snow is arriving today, there is only light moisture in the air to start Wednesday morning.
That will change over the course of the day with the first flakes falling around early afternoon. By then, metro Detroit temperatures will top out around 35 degrees before tumbling to freezing conditions.
At its heaviest, areas around Detroit could see up to an inch of snow accumulation on the sidewalks. Snow squalls will be at their most likely Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Snow, subzero wind chills hit Southeast Michigan Wednesday
Snow, subzero wind chills, and gale warnings in the nearby Great Lakes are what Southeast Michigan is up against today and tomorrow as winter weather returns to the forecast.
Police say kids staying on porch chose to sleep outside
FOX 2 viewers have been reaching out, asking what happened to those boys who lived on a porch in Detroit. Police are on the case, but the future of the brothers is still unclear.
Neighbors on Detroit's west side grew nervous about two young teens that had been sleeping outside on a porch, using the area to rest.
The plunging temperatures and snowy start to the holidays raised concerns for the well-being of the juveniles. There was no punishment that led to them sleeping on the porch.
Police say the parents tried to get their kids in therapy and everything possible to redirect their path. The parents have been cleared of any potential charges, Meanwhile, the older brother has had past behavioral issues. He has a pending assault and battery case.
Detroit police: children chose to sleep on a porch after parents did everything they could
FOX 2 viewers have been reaching out, asking what happened to those boys who lived on a porch in Detroit. Police are on the case, but the future of the brothers is still unclear.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum readies for West Bloomfield move
Grab your quarters and enter a special space for arcade games, antiques and 'uniques' you can't find anywhere else at Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum.
It is about to move locations to a bigger site in West Bloomfield with nearly triple the square footage. But leaving will be bittersweet, says Jeremy Yagoda.
Jeremy is the son of the late Marvin himself. It has been located in Farmington Hills for over 30 years, housing an eclectic mish-mash of mechanical toys and games that hold a lot of sentimental memories.
Due to a redevelopment project planned for the strip mall — Marvin's was either going to have to close, or move on. After months of searching, they say they found the perfect spot.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum readies for West Bloomfield move: 'It's going to be emotional'
Due to a redevelopment project planned for the strip mall — Marvin's was either going to have to close, or move on.
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Daily Forecast
Some of the coldest temperatures of the season are about to arrive with the help of some subzero wind chills. There will also be snow accumulation of a couple of inches.
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Few snow showers then bitter cold!
Few snow showers set up through the day! Accumulation looks unimpressive with most spots picking up1"-2''. Winds kick up through the evening. Frigid start Thursday with feel like temperatures in spots sub-zero!
What else we're watching
- It's going to cost a little extra this weekend to see the Lions play the Bills at Ford Field this weekend. The game has the NFL's priciest tickets.
- Detroit City Councilmember Scott Benson is hosting the 11th Annual Hats, Scarves, Gloves, & Coats event at the Fisher Magnet Lower Academy today.
- Northbound I-75 will be down to one lane through the rest of the week for emergency road repairs at Sibley Road to Northline Road. Expect delays
- A massive fire engulfed the vacant Woodbridge Gallery early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported but the scene was active for several hours.
- A body was discovered in the passenger seat of a burned out Ram Pickup truck, police said. Their identity is unknown at the time.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
A shackled Mangione, 26, appears to shout: "This is completely unjust and an insult to the intelligence of the American people. This is a lived experience."
The outburst came during the brief moments as he was pulled out of a squad vehicle and rushed into the courthouse.