Detroit parking ticket text scam has many on alert when checking their phones
It is a time to keep a watchful eye of your text messages as a new parking ticket scam is making the rounds. The text looks and feels like it's coming from the City of Detroit, and they even picked someone at FOX 2.
Detroit rescue crews suspend search for person in Rouge River
Rescue crews have called off their search for a missing person in the Rouge River on Friday night.
Rescue crews suspend search for person in Rouge River in Detroit
That search was called off just before 10 p.m. while trying to look for the missing person. FOX 2 understood it was a man who ended up in the Rouge River by Ford Street in southwest Detroit.
Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announce plans to run for mayor
Well-known Detroit attorney Todd Perkins made the announcement that he plans to run for mayor Friday night.
Toledo man arrested for stealing Plymouth-Canton ballet company's trailer
The holiday season is about coming together, and that's exactly what investigators from Canton PD, Plymouth Township Police, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and Toledo Police did. They collaboratively detained Brandon Kiel of Toledo. He was detained this week in Monroe County.
Annual Adopt-A-Family campaign gives thousands of gifts back
Doctor Chad Addy and his team at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries continue to prioritize their work and their community-driven initiatives, like their annual Adopt a Family Holiday Program, which this year, believe it or not, celebrates 20 years of giving back to the people who are in need.
Driver in St. Clair Shores smashes through condominium wall
A frightening close call for a woman in St. Clair Shores. She was home and inside the front room of her condo when a wrong-way driver came crashing through the wall.
Wrong way driver smashes through condominium wall in St. Clair Shores.
A woman from St. Clair Shores was home and inside the front room of her condo when a wrong-way driver came crashing through the wall.
Melvindale police team up with Santa for holiday cheer - and honor their fallen officer in the process
Residents were first shocked, then delighted by the visit they got from police on Friday. But as this tight-knit community showed, shared joy runs deeper than just the seasons.
Santa teams up with Melvindale police for some holiday cheer
It was a jolly good time in one southern Wayne County city as unsuspecting citizens were pulled over. But the surprise waiting for them was some gift cards and cash, rather than a ticket. For this community, the celebration goes deeper than just enjoying the season - but honoring one of their own.
U.S. House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Dearborn student taken to hospital after being struck by car
A 15-year-old who attends Fordson High School is in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle near the Dearborn school Friday morning.
Detroit People Mover selects firm for improvement study
The People Mover is riding the momentum of its 2024 surge in ridership and the Detroit's growth, hoping to be part of the reimagining of the city.
Free Uber rides available for New Year's Eve rides in Metro Detroit -- Here's how to get one
Free Uber vouchers are available to help those celebrating New Year's Eve get a safe ride home when the party is over.
Great Lakes ice coverage predicted to be below normal for most lakes this winter
Last year had some of the lowest ice coverage ever reported on the Great Lakes.
Thief behind Plymouth ballet company's stolen trailer arrested, charged with larceny
The 20-year-old drove off with a trailer full of props for a local performance of the Nutcracker. Despite the theft, the production company still managed to put on the show.
Mystery drones over US prompt calls for answers from government, new legislation
Mystery drones over the United States have lawmakers and law enforcement calling for more answers from the government, along with more power to address these flying objects.
Resident throws burning scooter out of Ann Arbor home; lithium-ion battery to blame
Smoke detectors are being credited with saving an Ann Arbor resident's life after a scooter caught fire inside their home Friday morning. A lithium-ion battery is to blame for the fire.
Student in critical condition after being hit by vehicle near Fordson High School in Dearborn
A 15-year-old who attends Fordson High School is in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle on Ford Road near the Dearborn school Friday morning.
Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting
December 26th, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The program officially kicks off, leading to the symbolic lighting of the Unity candle at sunset (around 5:00 pm). DAILY LIGHTING: Don’t miss the daily lighting of the Kinara, happening promptly between 5:00 pm and 5:15 pm. It’s a sight to behold and an experience that embodies the spirit of Kwanzaa.