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Wrong-way driver detection coming to 3 Metro Detroit freeways -- How it works
DETROIT (FOX 2) - New technology is coming to several Metro Detroit freeways in an attempt to stop wrong-way drivers. Wrong-way driving detection systems are being installed on eight freeway entrance ramps in Wayne and Oakland counties:. EB I-696 @ Woodward. WB I-696 @ Woodward. SB I-375 @ Larned. SB...
Human trafficking suspects arrested after Southfield chase
Ricky Edwards Jr. and Paul Dave have both been arrested after they fled police and led them on a high-speed chase from Southfield into Detroit. It ended in a violent crash that sent a passenger in another car to the hospital.
Calls for resignation grow for Redford board member following discriminatory statements
REDFORD, Mich. – School leaders in Redford are calling for the resignation of a board member. Redford Union Board of Education President Evelyn Pridemore has called for the resignation of board member Jim Bailey. “He has repeatedly made disparaging remarks against women, against ethnicities, against the Larry Nassar victims,...
Suspect arrested after Fairlane mall parking lot shooting
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of Dearborn's Fairlane Town Center on Tuesday night. Police said the shooter, a 25-year-old Westland resident, shot a 25-year-old Canton resident in the parking lot of the mall just before midnight. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Eastern Market Flower Day, Motor City Comic Con & more!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Check out WWJ’s Don’t Miss List to find out about great events happening around town. This weekend, there’s Eastern Market Flower Day, Motor City Comic Con, Zoo Brew & more!
Detroit City FC acquires abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital for new stadium project
DETROIT – A hospital that has sat vacant for nearly 20 years in Detroit will now be the site of a new soccer stadium. The Southwest Detroit Hospital, just south of Michigan Avenue, has been acquired by the Detroit City Football Club, which plans to build a permanent home for soccer in the city. The new soccer-specific stadium is expected to be open before the 2027 season.
Video: Goose parent leads ‘endless stream’ of baby geese
TRENTON, Mich. (WJW) – Dozens of goslings were spotted following a Canada goose in an adorable video captured in Michigan. A full-grown goose was seen paddling along with dozens of fluffy babies following behind at a wildlife refuge in Michigan. “Someone cue the clown-car music for this endless stream...
Ypsilanti puts hard cap on marijuana retailers allowed in the city
YPSILANTI, MI -- Ypsilanti leaders cemented a cap on the number of marijuana retailers allowed in the city to more than 14. The new ordinance, passed 6-1 by the Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday, May 14, comes after a series of temporary or similar measures trying to stop new marijuana dispensaries from setting up shop in the city. Ward 1 Council Member Me’Chelle King was the only no vote.
Low-cost spaying, neutering services for dogs in Metro Detroit
DETROIT – Looking for a new furry friend? You have two options: adopting or buying. Adopting involves bringing a dog home from a shelter or rescue, whereas buying a dog involves buying from a breeder, pet shop or puppy mill. The main differences between the two are the origin of the animal and costs. Buying a dog, especially a purebred, can be expensive, costing families up to $10,000 -- or more. With adoption, fees tend to stay under $350. Adopting a dog can also mean saving a life. When a family chooses to adopt a dog, it gives that dog a second chance at life. It also makes more space in the shelter for another dog to be able to stay longer.
Detroit sees first population increase in six decades as election approaches
For the first time since 1957, Detroit has seen population growth after decades of decline as the state is thrown into the national spotlight once again ahead of the 2024 general election. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, Detroit gained 1,852 residents, which brought its total population to 633,366. It was the fastest-growing […]
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