Groundbreaking for senior housing community held in Detroit
Detroit marked Juneteenth with the groundbreaking of the Doctor Violet T. Lewis Village, which will bring more than 100 affordable housing units to seniors on the city's west side.
Detroiters celebrate Juneteenth and the legacy left behind
From interactive opportunities at the historical museum to presentations from the city's historian, Juneteenth was celebrated in all kinds of ways in Detroit.
Detroit's secret to lowering temperatures? Trees
To offset the heat island effect that living in a city brings, which can raise temperatures as far as 8 degrees, Detroit is planting lots of trees. And it's mission is only growing.
Charges possible for mom of splash pad shooter
The mother of the Rochester Hills splash pad shooter could face charges as the Macomb County prosecutor mulls options.
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Taking steps towards healing generational trauma
Generational trauma is trauma that extends from one generation to the next. That means it's a possibility the trauma your parents and your parent's parents may have experienced has been passed on to you -- and yours may be passed on to your kids and their kids. So how do identify generational trauma and how do we stop it? Fox 2's Bre Teamer chats with Dr. Sabrina about how to do just that.
Ford's First Black Female Car Designer receives presidential recognition
Emeline King was Ford's first Black woman designer - hired in 1983. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, and the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed European cars. It was a dream she had had since she was a little girl, when her dad - Earnest King - a fabrication specialist at Ford, took her to the company Christmas party at the Design Center. Now King is receiving recognition -- the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Gold Award under the administration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Haris on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3:30 pm at Burton Manor Center. She talks to Fox 2's Bre Teamer about her recent accomplishment.
Macomb County Sheriff Department warns of arrest scams
A new scam warning has been issued in Macomb County. One or multiple people have been pretending to be a lieutenant, and they have been demanding money while threatening to arrest people if they fail to comply by coming to jail. The sheriff's office has confirmed that they are not making these calls and assures residents that they will never ask for money. Fox 2's Bre Teamer chats with digital content editor, Jack Nissen, about what Macomb County sheriffs are saying.
Teen killed at block party • MSP investigates Wayne police shooting • $23K worth of stolen goods recovered
On Wednesday's News Hit: - An 18-year-old woman was murdered at a Detroit block party over the weekend. - A Wayne police officer is on leave after shooting and killing a man armed with a knife who allegedly charged at officers. - Police caught three women wanted for stealing from Plum Market and recovered $23,000 worth of stolen goods from numerous stores.
Man dead after Wayne police shooting
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by Wayne police after calling them to his home in mental health crisis. Police say the man refused to drop the knife and charged at them. The man's family say he had a butter knife.
Women caught with thousands of dollars worth of vitamins
Three of the four women were arrested and handed over to immigration.
Vigil held for 18-year-old killed in Detroit shooting
“She had the rest of her life to have kids and get married, go to college, you know?” the victim's aunt said. "She wanted all these things and it’s gone. It’s just gone."
Wayne police officer kills man armed with kitchen knife
“The subject advised the 911 operator that he was suffering from a mental health crisis and that he was off of his medications,” said Wayne Police Deputy Chief Finley Carter.
Sheriff believes new Live911 system helped save lives in splashpad shooting
Based out of California, HigherGround started Live911 more than three years ago. The goal was to cut police response time in half by allowing officers in the field to pinpoint the precise location of the 911 call as the dispatcher picks up.
DTE's response to hear wave, tips for cooling down
During moments of high heat, exhaustion and fatigue happen more frequently and threaten larger numbers of people. Here are some tips on how to cool down your house.
Detroit man charged with running red light and killing other driver, faces judge
Prior to the fatal crash, Zaughn Coleman, 29, had racked up dozens of speeding and traffic tickets despite driving on a suspended license, prosecutors said during his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
Wayne police fatally shoot suspect at apartment
Michigan State Police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by Wayne police on Tuesday.
Families Against Narcotics changes name to Face Addiction Now
After 17 years a Metro Detroit nonprofit dedicated to recovery is changing its name, but the mission remains very much the same.
14-year-old diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer
Both the cancer and the treatment is aggressive, Nolan Crockett's mom said, which hasn't made life easy for the 14-year-old, who was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma earlier this year.