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Times are tough, and Michigan families can attest to that. However, which towns are struggling a little more than the others?. With the help of Stacker, we've ranked the Michigan towns that are below the poverty line here in the state. The 10 Poorest Cities In Michigan. Take a look...

DETROIT – The car show that turned chaotic, with several crashes, fights, and gunfire, drew thousands along Gratiot Avenue on Detroit’s east side over the weekend. People living nearby say things got out of hand as the night went on. Most enjoyed the evening and rolling car show,...

One woman is dead and six others were hurt in a hit-and-run crash that caused their vehicle to erupt into flames in Detroit on Memorial Day – and police are now trying to track down the driver who allegedly struck them.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation on Tuesday announced that it’s awarding millions of dollars in grants to the Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Motown Museum for its May grant cycle. The foundation is giving a $1.3 million grant to the...

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Gas stations in Detroit could soon be required to train their clerks to de-escalate situations in an effort to curb violence and keep customers safe. Potential ordinances targeted gas stations will be the subject of a Detroit City Council consideration Tuesday when leaders meet to discuss whether companies that own the local fueling spots should prepare their clerks for certain situations that can spiral out of control.

With the Great Lakes surrounding us it's no wonder we've learned to adapt to this "water-winter wonderland." For example, we've got pizza delivery by plane or jet ski, we've got water taxis, and we can lay claim to the fact that we've got the only floating post office in the world.

A newly-formed team to investigate organized retail crime in Michigan has arrested three individuals who were allegedly involved in $4 million worth of fraudulent food stamp purchases from Detroit-area Sam's Clubs, Attorney General Dana Nessel said.

The official start to summer for any Michigander, has to be a good old baseball game. Whether you are going somewhere local like the Lansing Lugnuts, or somewhere as big as the Detroit Tigers. Baseball in Michigan is the official kickoff to summer, especially in the lower peninsula. But, I...

HOLLY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A motorcyclist is dead after being involved in a crash with a pickup truck on Monday morning. Michigan State Police reported on Monday a 53-year-old motorcyclist from Burton was traveling on Holly Road approaching an intersection before being involved in a crash. While the motorcycle...

A car show on Detroit's east side turned into a chaotic scene over the weekend, with thousands of attendees, multiple crashes, fights, and even gunfire. What was intended to be a gathering of car enthusiasts quickly spiraled out of control, leaving local residents and authorities grappling with the aftermath. Let's delve into the details of this event and its repercussions.

(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit police are investigating after the body of a man was found floating in the Detroit River in a popular area of Detroit's downtown.  Corporal Dan Donakowski said the Detroit Police Harbor Master pulled the man from the river shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sunday after the body was spotted floating in the water near Aretha Franklin Park and Amphitheatre.  Police have not identified the man. It's not clear if the man drowned or was already dead before going into the water. An autopsy is pending. 

Thick smoke could be seen for miles after fire crews say construction equipment demolishing a defunct Pella window company building in West Bloomfield started a raging debris fire on Tuesday morning.

Woodward gets noisy - very noisy. The sound pollution spilling from the busy road passage through Oakland County is reaching levels loud enough residents are calling for ordinances that can curtail the loud revving and screeching coming from muscle and classic cars.

(CBS DETROIT) - City officials are investigating after a mountain of tires was found illegally dumped in Detroit.Detroit police say the tires were dumped in the area of Interstate 96 and Burt Road. Members of the General Assignment Unit as well as the city Department of Public Works cleaned up the area.Authorities advised residents to report illegal dumping by calling 911. You can also report a dumping site by using the Improve Detroit app.Earlier this month, city officials cleaned up illegal dumping at an abandoned building in Detroit.Officials say property owners are responsible for keeping their property free of debris.

Memorial Day has come and gone. It’s unofficially summer, and officially time to enjoy some summer cocktails. The Illinois state cocktail is Jameson Irish Whiskey. That’s really it, which is not exactly summery. The state cocktail of Michigan is a Hummer, but what exactly is that?. A Hummer,...

Tacos, Fajitas, and Enchiladas, oh my! There are TONS of great Mexican restaurants in Michigan - and one is getting national attention!. Where's your favorite place to go for Mexican food?. A few of my favorites are La Cantina, Beltline Bar, and Cinco de Mayo in Grand Rapids!. The folks...

(CBS DETROIT) - Buckle up because we are days away from the annual Detroit Grand Prix.This year marks the first time in more than 30 years that the weekend event will be on the streets of Downtown Detroit. In preparation, the city of Detroit released a list of road closures, bus reroutes and parking.READ: City leaders preview Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixRoad ClosuresMotorists should be aware of the following street closings and traffic restrictions:I-375 is only accessible to those with permit parking or traveling to Canada beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, to Monday, June 5. All other motorists should exit...

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department is searching for two missing 17-year-olds in separate cases -- one teen last seen three weeks ago and the other teen last seen on Friday.Police say Janyeh Gardner was last seen the week of May 8. She left her home in the 13000 block of Promenade Avenue. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information is asked to call DPD's Ninth Precinct at 313-596-5901.Lauren Abney was last seen at about 7 a.m. on Friday, May 26. Police say she left her home in the 16100 block of Steel Street.She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 170 pounds, with straight black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black top and blue jeans.Anyone with information on Lauren's whereabouts is asked to call DPD's 12th Precinct at 313-596-1201.

There can be nothing more frightening than seeing a wrong-way driver coming at you on the freeway, but sadly it’s become a reality at a growing rate.

(CBS DETROIT) - Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival. The annual event runs every Memorial Day weekend at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Visitors enjoyed music from six stages while interacting with people from all over the world. The festival attracts over 30,000 people a day, bringing a surge of business to the local economy."It's definitely vital to a lot of local businesses," said Morin Yousif, the festival's media and communications director. "You've got hotels that get booked up. You have restaurants that are constantly busy. Retail, all kinds of businesses, people come here, and when the festival's not happening, or before the hours, they go around and check out everything else that the city has to offer."The festival concluded with performances from Skrillex, Dom Dolla and John Summit.