Detroit City Council considering tax on event tickets to fund operations
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Downtown Detroit has been chock-full of big events lately, from sports, to concerts and festivals. However, tickets to those events could get more expensive if city leaders added a tax to the bill. Big picture view:. The possible move is under consideration by City Council with...
Two Michigan Fugitives on the U.S. Marshals’ Most Wanted
Meet Derrell Brown and Tamera Williams: the two fugitives from Michigan now featured on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list. Both considered armed and dangerous, each carries a $25,000 reward.
Detroit man sentenced for involvement in large-scale auto theft ring
Davonta Jones pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise tied to hundreds of vehicle thefts across southeast Michigan and was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison.
Detroit-based vehicle theft ring busted, 12 now face prison time
Selling hot vehicles led to a dozen southeast Michiganders spending time behind cold bars. The 12 were sentenced over the last year to jail or prison in what the Michigan Attorney General's Office dubbed a large-scale criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles throughout six counties in...
Michigan abruptly loses 2 more factories as recession fears increase
Fresh off losing several businesses (including one that directly blamed the trade war), Michigan unfortunately is facing more bad news. This time, two iconic brands – PepsiCo and Utz –…
Man describes finding human remains next door
On the northern border of Detroit, a neighbor was left confused by the odor coming from next door. When he looked across the fence, he saw a human head.
Detroit woman accused of trying to abduct child from learning center
Lakeisha Conley says she kept calm when a woman came up to the window of the school, claiming the child was hers. So Conley started recording the incident, and called the police.
6 Mile Street Festival to be held on Saturday, September 6, in Detroit
DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — The Live6 Neighborhood Alliance presents the 6 Mile Street Festival on Saturday, September 6 from noon until 8 p.m. Both Indoor and outdoor entertainment, and a food truck rally, will be held all along W. McNichols, beginning at the University of Detroit Mercy at Livernois, and spanning west to...
People Drive From All Over Michigan For The Corned Beef Sandwich At This Mom-And-Pop...
There’s a little red-signed sanctuary in Madison Heights where corned beef dreams come true, and locals guard their favorite booth like it’s the family inheritance. Charlie’s Restaurant sits unassumingly in a strip mall, but don’t let the modest exterior fool you. This place has been turning...
Macomb County prosecutor launches safe gun storage campaign to bring more awareness to families
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - One too many times, many have shared stories about a child finding an unsecured gun in a home and causing unthinkable harm. It's a preventable scenario, but Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido says not enough people are getting the message. He's quite passionate about safe storage...