Thursday, March 28 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-03-28 15:56:34 GMT
Michigan's tougher emergency manager law takes effect Thursday. However, its opponents are seeking to block it in federal court, saying the measure is unconstitutional.
Michigan's tougher emergency manager law takes effect Thursday. However, its opponents are seeking to block it in federal court, saying the measure is unconstitutional.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-03-27 03:22:01 GMT
On the day Kevyn Orr takes over the management of the city, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff goes back 40 years for a unique look back at the time Detroit elected its first African-American mayor.
On the day Kevyn Orr takes over the management of the city, effectively removing Mayor Dave Bing and the Detroit City Council from power, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff goes back 40 years for a unique look back at the time Detroit elected its first African-American mayor.
Monday, March 25 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-03-26 03:14:42 GMT
As Detroit's new EFM takes the reigns, young adults with a vested interest in the city are concerned about the future. However, the governor wants them to know they can be part of the change and the solution.
As Detroit's new emergency financial manager takes the reigns, young adults with a vested interest in the city are concerned about the future. However, the governor wants them to know they can be part of the change and the solution.
Monday, March 25 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-03-26 01:18:49 GMT
Kevyn Orr, Detroit's new financial emergency manager, met with several city leaders during his first day on the job, but not everyone is thrilled with his arrival.
Kevyn Orr, Detroit's new financial emergency manager, met with several city leaders during his first day on the job, but not everyone is thrilled with his arrival.
Monday, March 25 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-03-25 23:23:58 GMT
Detroit's EMS and police departments are getting a much needed shot in the arm from the corporate world. There will be new ambulances in the next four to five months and 100 new patrol cars within 60 to 90 days.
Detroit's EMS and police departments are getting a much needed shot in the arm from the corporate world. There will be new ambulances in the next four to five months and 100 new patrol cars within 60 to 90 days.
Monday, March 25 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-03-25 16:56:46 GMT
Fox 2's Maurielle Lue reports protestors are still gathering, waving flags and signs against Detroit's new E.F.M. (Emergency Financial Manager).
Fox 2's Maurielle Lue reports protestors are still gathering, waving flags and signs against Detroit's new E.F.M. (Emergency Financial Manager). Despite the snow and chilly temperatures, the protest was strong for more than half an hour.
Friday, March 22 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-22 15:33:37 GMT
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday called for a mass, non-violent demonstration in Michigan to protest the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday called for a mass, non-violent demonstration in Michigan to protest the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-03-20 02:32:53 GMT
We're days away from having an emergency financial manager on the job in Detroit. Tuesday, some citizens spoke out on the controversial measure.
We're days away from having an emergency financial manager on the job in Detroit. Tuesday, some citizens spoke out on the controversial measure.
DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) -
Time is running out for members of the Detroit city council to be able to say that they do not want an Emergency Manager in the city.
Members of the board agree on that point for the most part, the bottom line is how do you get there? How do you put forth city legislation to stop an EM from coming in? There are two resolutions the council is considering.
The first resolution disputes the state review board's findings that found there is a financial emergency in the city of Detroit. The second resolution will ask the governor to delay action until March 28, that's when Public Act 436 takes effect. That measure gives other options outside of an Emergency Manager.
City council member Ken Cockrel Jr. is hoping the governor will consider other options. "Why not follow your own law? You built it into your new law, Public Act 436, why not wait and let that take effect? So you can fulfill the goals you were trying to accomplish in the first place?" Cockrel said.
And councilwoman Joann Watson went even further saying, "It sounds like we're saying please help us save our jobs. We have to stand for the constitution and our people. It's not about our jobs. And he (Governor Snyder) should not have done it.
The council is meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to vote on the two resolutions. The next deadline in the process is Tuesday, March 12 when representatives of the city will have to go to Lansing and present the case to the Deputy Treasurer disputing the city's financial emergency.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:05:51 GMT
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:14 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:14:39 GMT
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:42:57 GMT
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:24:48 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:10:15 GMT
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
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