Disgraced cancer doctor wants out of prison • Child struck in drive-by shooting • Latest DTE outage numbers
On Thursday's News Hit: - A doctor in prison for falsely diagnosing hundreds of people wants out of prison early. - A 6-year-old boy is recovering after a drive-by shooting in Detroit. - While many people now have their lights back on, numerous others don't after powerful storms Tuesday rocked Southeast Michigan.
6-year-old boy struck in Detroit drive-by shooting
Police are now looking for a shooter after a boy was stuck by shots fired into a Detroit home early Thursday. He is expected to recover.
Storm cleanup continues across Metro Detroit
Across Metro Detroit, many are still dealing with the aftermath of powerful storms, including power outages and downed poles and wires.
Disgraced cancer doc tries for early jail release for medical reasons, enraging his victims
Patty Hester is one of more than 500 patients – falsely diagnosed with cancer and treated by Dr. Farid Fata.
Tuesday's storms leave trail of damage through Rochester Hills
Among the damage was about half a dozen toppled power poles along South Livernois near Avon Road.
Arab American family says US Customs humiliated disabled loved one, sent her back to UK
She was put back on a plane and sent back home to the United Kingdom. US Customs and Border Protection didn't even notify relatives who were waiting for her at the airport.
Family of man killed outside Port Huron bar pleading for justice
None of the bar bouncers who detained Joshua Conant, or the police officer who handcuffed him as he struggled to breathe until he died, are facing any charges yet.
Hotels fill up quickly after metro Detroit storms
It was crazy. We went from being a nice slow evening to me standing in one place for four hours doing nothing but answering the phone and checking people in," said the support manager at My Place Hotel in Wixom, Sally Manley.
Family of woman missing 7 years holds out hope she's found, wants more help from police
Katrina Williams is turning 60 - but she isn't there to celebrate with her loving family. She’s been missing for seven and a half years.
Detroit's Bloom spurs innovation at Michigan Central
Bloom aids in transforming Detroit into a modern nexus for electric vehicle development by providing collaborative spaces for businesses to take their innovative transport concepts from design to production.
Lake St. Clair boat fire rescue saves Harrison Township man's life
He had just picked up the boat from the mechanic and was taking it home when the fire started. This longtime boater is glad he’s alive to share his story.
Residents without power due to storms seek shelter at Wixom hotels
About 150,000 DTE customers across Southeast Michigan remained without power as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Several hotels are filling up for a second day in a row as residents deal with lack of power and A.C. in their homes.
DTE crews work to restore power after storms rip through metro Detroit
DTE says it has over 4,200 individuals in the field working to restore power, including 1,200 people from other states that were called in to assist their restoration efforts.
Velocity's 3X3 Pitch Competition Highlighting Entrepreneurial Resilience
Velocity, Macomb County's leading business incubator, accelerator, and co-working space, is thrilled to announce the 3X3 Pitch Competition. This event will spotlight remarkable stories of resilience and success that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open through August 30.Bre Teamer chats with Paula Macpherson, Director of Velocity, about the competition and its impact.
Metro Detroiters brave extreme heat, humidity
Both Monday and Tuesday served up a double dose of heat and humidity in Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit storm damage • Latest power outage numbers • Man survives being run over by train
On Wednesday's News Hit: - Power storms brought down trees, power lines, and poles, and left a trail of damage to deal with today. - More than 327,000 Michiganders are without power this morning. - A 20-year-old man was sleeping on railroad tracks in Ann Arbor when he got trapped underneath a freight train.
Beware of downed power lines after severe thunderstorms
Your Wednesday commute may be a bit more difficult due to downed power lines in Metro Detroit. Some of these lines have simply knocked out power to traffic lights, while other lines are blocking roads.
203K without power after severe thunderstorms
More than 203,000 DTE customers are without power on Wednesday morning after strong storms moved through Metro Detroit. DTE has crews from out of state as the company works to get the lights back on.
Heavy storms hammer SE Michigan leaving trail of power outages
DTE says crews are dealing with more than 1,000 downed wires.
Storm damage leaves downed wires across east side including St. Clair Shores
FOX 2 also saw first-hand during our interview how a harmless-looking down wire can be extremely dangerous.