WJBK | FOX 2 News Detroit
Arts Beats and Eats: Previewing this summer's Royal Oak festival
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- Arts Beats and Eats: Previewing this summer's Royal Oak festival
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- 47:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Officials are talking the upcoming festival in Royal Oak this summer.
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- LIVE: Update on Toledo mass shooting
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- 38:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Officials are giving an update on the mass shooting that took place in Toledo.
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- The fate of the Gordie Howe International Bridge
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- 7:06
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The fate of the bridge has been shaky since February, when President Donald Trump was holding off signing on opening it up to use as leverage in trade talks with Canada. However on Monday, FOX 2 learned first of a ribbon-cutting Friday with all the stakeholders, and then a firm date of June 15 for the actual opening.
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- Three inmates at Michigan women's prison dies within a month
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Ashley Hoath died on Saturday, the third woman from Huron Valley Correctional Facility to die while incarcerated in less than a month.
Summer DesJardin has been out of prison for less than a month. She tells FOX 2 she knew all three of the inmates who recently died and, like them, has her own experience of failing health inside the prison walls.
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- Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open on June 15
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- 23:58
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open. Senator Elissa Slotkin touts the bridge as bipartisanship working. Plus, discussing the State of Michigan Politics after former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan drops out of the gubernatorial race with Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio, former Duggan Campaign Spokeswoman Andrea Bitely and Republican Strategist Jason Cabel Roe.
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- Dylan Larkin trade talks continue as wish list is released
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- 30:20
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A trade destination wish list is out for the Red Wings captain. What happens next? The Sports Office breaks it down.
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- Former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown honored by NFL alumni at golf outing
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown was honored at the 47th annual NFL Alumni Golf Outing on Monday.
Brown played in the NFL from 1985 until 2002, mostly for the Lions.
Brown was named the 2026 Alumnus of the year.
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- Speeding wrong-way driver dies after crashing into 7 vehicles on Telegraph
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Redford Police are still investigating, trying to understand why a 40 year-old man, driving a red Dodge Durango the wrong way on Telegraph near Five Mile, at an high rate of speed around 11 p.m. Sunday night.
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- Gordie Howe International Bridge to open publicly on June 15: Govt sources
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The project began construction in 2018 and will connect Ontario and Detroit and its construction was majority funded by Canada's federal government. It has been scheduled to open this spring after some delays, but summer is fast approaching.
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- I-94 and Southfield Freeway ramp closures begin
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Ramps from I-94 to the Southfield Freeway are closing as crews enter the next phase of the Restore 94 project.
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- Israel and Iran trade attacks as Trump demands they stop
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- President Donald Trump is demanding that Israel and Iran stop trading attacks after a weekend of increasing violence and tensions.
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- Tarik Skubal makes rehab start in West Michigan, Tigers winning in June; Dylan Larkin demands trade
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- 15:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Lions 'solving issues' during OTAs; Knicks looking at possible sweep; Stanley Cup finals and more
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- 7:17
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Dan Campbell talks about the Lions OTAs and the season ahead. The FOX 2 Sportsworks panel discusses the team, the NBA finals and the Stanley Cup finals.
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- Lauren Edwards talks about how coverage of Toledo mass shooting came about
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- 14:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Lauren Edwards talks about starting her day at Motor City Pride, then ending up in Ohio at the scene of a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival, hearing more gunshots just before going live on television and then having a heckling during her live report, among other discussions on working a newscast on the weekends.
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- St. Joseph repeated as the Michigan Girls Flag Football champions
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The second-ever state championship tournament for the Michigan Girls High School #FlagFootball League, hosted by the Detroit Lions and presented by Head & Shoulders and Meijer, took place this Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The 2026 season featured a 4-week regular season and culminated with the top 15 teams competing in the single-elimination championship tournament to lift the trophy Sunday night.
The St. Joseph Bears defended their title and were named the champions for the second year in a row. St. Joseph bested Gibraltar Carlson 28-12 during a competitive finals matchup. St. Joseph is coached by Matt Koch.
The semifinals games earlier in the day featured a 64-0 win by St. Joseph over Goodrich and a 19-0 win by Gibraltar Carlson against L’Anse Creuse North.
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- Tarik Skubal talks about his start with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the fans &more
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- 11:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings in a minor league rehab start for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps Sunday.
He allowed two hits, struck out six, and threw 44 of his 54 pitches for strikes.
After the game he spoke about his season, the Detroit Tigers rebounding and what it was like being back in the minors.
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- Old West End Festival Shooting: Police say all victims stable, no arrests yet
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- One day after a mass shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival, police are still tracking down leads on suspects, but no one has been arrested.
Officials said all 12 victims were in stable condition.
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with investigators is encouraged to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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- Gunfire erupts at Toledo festival, leaves more than 12 injured, 2 critical
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Just before 10:30 p.m. our reporter heard more gunshots in the area where she was waiting to do her live report.
Just after 5:30 p.m. two people opened fire on each other at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, leaving more than a dozen injured and at least two in critical condition.
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- Toledo police give update on Old West End Festival shooting
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- 10:27
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Toledo police said they have the scene secured and will need the community's help with the investigation as they search for suspects in the Old West End Festival shooting that happened Saturday night.
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- Old West End Festival shooting: Police seeking suspect, no status on "many" victims
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- 10:14
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- What we know:
Toledo police officers responded to a report of a person shot near the Old West End Festival at about 5:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found multiple shooting victims, the police department said in a statement.
Many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals, police said. Police did not provide further details on the injuries and how many people were shot.
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- Multiple injuries reported at festival in Toledo, Ohio
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Statement from police: At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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- Soldier's remains return home after 84 years
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- CPL George Francis Sepsey was returned to Michigan June 5, after being shot down in the jungles of New Guinea.
He was born on June 18, 1918 in Chicago, the son of Austrian-Hungarian immigrants, Theresa and Jospeh Sepsey. George came to Croswell with his parents when he was one year old. Better known among his friends as “Judd”, he was prominent in Croswell High School athletics, playing basketball, football and baseball. He was one of the most popular and promising young men in Croswell. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1936.
In 1941, George enlisted in the Army National Guard. Joining Company M, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, composed mostly of Michigan and Wisconsin men. The unit trained at Camp Livingston, Louisianna and shipped out to Australia in April of 1942.
On September 29th of that year they were deployed to Port Moresby, New Guinea. By November, Sepsey and his comrades were deep in rugged ju...
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- 19th annual Silence the Violence rally held in Detroit
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Silence the Violence honors the innocent victims of gun violence and brings together groups and organizations working to eradicate gun violence.
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- ICE responds to crash that left man impaled
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A suspected police chase ended in a wild crash on Detroit's west side, leaving the driver impaled, according to first responders.
ICE put out a statement on Saturday about what led up to the chase and crash.
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- Thousands attend Motor City Pride
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The 2026 Motor City Pride festival brought hundreds of vendors and thousands of attendees together June 6, and will continue June 7.
The festival was held at Hart Plaza, and featured entertainment and fun for the whole family.
“Motor City Pride is a celebration of the strength and diversity of Michigan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community that is second to none,” said Chairperson Dave Wait. “It is the largest such gathering of our community in the state, run by volunteers, and represents a unique opportunity to come together to mark our accomplishments and rededicate ourselves to the work left to do.”
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- Man sentenced to life in prison for killing of Melvindale police officer
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Michael Lopez was sentenced to on Friday for the 2024 killing of Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said.
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- Cop killer sentenced for 2024 murder of Melvindale Cpl Mohamed Said
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Michael Lopez returned to court after being kicked out earlier on Friday and received his fate - life in prison which is what Judge Mary Hathaway said he "deserves."
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- Cop killer sentenced for 2024 murder of Melvindale Cpl Mohamed Said
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- 5:31
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Michael Lopez returned to court after being kicked out earlier on Friday and received his fate - life in prison which is what Judge Mary Hathaway said he "deserves."
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- Michael Lopez was kicked out of court during sentence for killing Melvindale police corporal
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- 4:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Michael Lopez disparaged the memory of the slain Cpl. Mohamed Said, and insulted the judge and prosecutor before being kicked out of the court room. He was later sentenced to life in prison.
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- Live: FOX 2 Democratic Gubernatorial Debate
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- 59:45
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The Democratic Gubernatorial Debate:
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson says he'll attend. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she’ll miss it for a 5:30pm Detroit educators event. If she changes her mind, her chair is open.
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- Red Wings star Dylan Larkin wants out - what happens next?
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- 29:05
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The Red Wings now have a Dylan Larkin-sized problem - what happens now? We break down the scenarios.
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- LIVE: Imlay City fire at pallet facility
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- 32:31
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- First responders are battling a large fire at a pallet facility in Imlay City.
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- Man impaled after chaotic crash on Detroit's west side
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Witnesses say ICE was involved in a police chase which resulted in a trail of damage and a vehicle resting on a couple others. The wild scene took place on Detroit's west in the 6700 block of Warwick.
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- Warren cop trial: No lights or siren
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- 6:41:25
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The trial continues Thursday for a former Warren police officer charged with manslaughter for a high-speed crash that killed two men.
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- LIVE | Trump discusses clean coal
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- 2:14:56
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to use Cold War-era national defense powers to provide about $700 million in aid to coal facilities during a White House event Thursday focused on what the administration has called "beautiful clean coal."
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- Ex Michigan police officer on trial for deadly crash
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A former Warren police officer's trial continues Thursday. James Burke was allegedly driving more than 115 mph without lights and sirens when he hit an SUV, killing two men.
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- Lawmakers vote to limit Trump's power to wage war in Iran
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Lawmakers voted Wednesday to limit President Trump's powers to wage war in Iran. Though it likely will not become law, it ups pressure on the administration, especially with four Republicans voting in favor of the power limitation.
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- Ashley Elkins murder: Ex-boyfriend found competent to stand trial
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- De'Andre Booker, of Roseville, is charged with first-degree murder and lying to a peace officer for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Elkins. This week, he was found competent to stand trial.
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- Lynette Hooker search: Coast Guard arrives in Bahamas
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Coast Guard has arrived in the Bahamas to search for Lynette Hooker. The Michigan woman was on a boat her husband in April when he claims she fell overboard, but evidence suggests this may be more than a simple missing persons case.
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- Metro Detroit morning traffic chopper
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- 8:00
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- SkyFOX is over Metro Detroit looking for crashes, fires, and police scenes.
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- Birmingham bristles at plan to bring Dollar Tree store
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Some say more dollar stores are a sign of tough economy while others say it doesn’t belong in an upscale city like Birmingham and worry it could even invite more crime.
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- House passes war powers resolution
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- 23:56
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The U.S. House of Representatives passes a war powers resolution, a rebuke for President Trump as the war in Iran continues. Retired Naval Intelligence Commander Dr. Paul Chabot discusses where things stand with talks and the war as a whole.
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- Saline Township data center project draws sharp criticism by some
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) blasted Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her support of the hyperscale project.
Whitmer was at the data center for Monday's groundbreaking and celebrated the data center for its job creation. The Barn" is a $16 billion gigawatt-scale data center campus.
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- Trial begins for ex-Warren police officer in crash that killed 2
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- James Burke was allegedly driving around 117 mph on Schoenherr on Sept. 30, 2024, when he hit an SUV occupied by Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis as they turned. His lights and sirens were not activated at the time.
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- The NBA Finals tip-off, Tigers win 3 in a row
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- 30:20
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Tigers have won three games in a row and the NBA Finals Game 1 tips off. We break it all down with Will Burchfield of 97.1 The Ticket.
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- Ex-Warren cop on trial for manslaughter charges in high speed crash
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- 8:46:00
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- James Burke is accused of driving 117 mph with no lights and sirens when he crashed into an SUV, killing two men.
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- Metro Detroit morning traffic chopper
- Runtime
- 56:23
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- SkyFOX is over Metro Detroit looking for crashes, fires, and police scenes.
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- US and Iran attacks intensify
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- As attacks between the United States and Iran have intensified, as President Donald Trump maintains that talks to end the war are ongoing.
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- Madison Heights cancels Drag Queen Story Time event at Pride
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The Madison Heights City Council voted 4-3 during a meeting Tuesday to cancel the event, which would have featured drag performer Jadein Black reading books to children during the city's Pride Festival.
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- Woman found dead in Taylor motel room, police say boyfriend was living with corpse
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- According to police, the room was filled with trash and housed two dogs. Rebecca Patnaude's body was found on the bed.
Investigators believe Christopher Schoonmaker remained in the room with Patnaude's body for several days after her death.
