Friday, December 7 2012 9:43 AM EST2012-12-07 14:43:41 GMT
Viewers have been waking up to Al Allen for nearly 30 years here at WJBK. On Friday, Al will call it quits, retiring after 40-plus years in the news business.
Viewers have been waking up to Al Allen for nearly 30 years here at WJBK. On Friday, Al will call it quits, retiring after 40-plus years in the news business.
Monday, November 26 2012 6:30 PM EST2012-11-26 23:30:54 GMT
A building that used to house a flea market in southwest Detroit is now an empty shell after a fire gutted the place Monday morning. It's not clear yet how that fire started.
A building that used to house a flea market in southwest Detroit is now an empty shell after a fire gutted the place Monday morning. It's not clear yet how that fire started.
Wednesday, November 21 2012 11:10 AM EST2012-11-21 16:10:45 GMT
Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations. AAA Michigan estimates that more than 1.3 million state residents will travel 50 miles or more during this year's Thanksgiving period.
Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations. AAA Michigan estimates that more than 1.3 million state residents will travel 50 miles or more during this year's Thanksgiving period.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:34 AM EST2012-11-20 16:34:58 GMT
On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
Thursday, November 8 2012 7:19 AM EST2012-11-08 12:19:24 GMT
Crews in downtown Detroit put the finishing touches on the world's largest red kettle Thursday morning as the Salvation Army prepares to launch its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Crews in downtown Detroit put the finishing touches on the world's largest red kettle Thursday morning as the Salvation Army prepares to launch its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Friday, November 2 2012 7:13 PM EDT2012-11-02 23:13:23 GMT
A teen is dead and three other teens are seriously hurt after a crash Friday morning on Detroit's east side. Police say the 15-year-old driver was going about 100 miles an hour when he lost control and hit a tree.
A teenager is dead and three other teens are seriously hurt after a crash Friday morning on Detroit's east side. Police say the 15-year-old driver was going about 100 miles an hour when he lost control and hit a tree. We're told the teens were joy-riding in a stolen car.
Friday, November 2 2012 7:23 AM EDT2012-11-02 11:23:14 GMT
The Detroit News reports Quicken Loans Inc.'s Dan Gilbert and his partners plan to begin construction this month on a five-story parking and retail development in downtown Detroit.
The Detroit News reports Quicken Loans Inc.'s Dan Gilbert and his partners plan to begin construction this month on a five-story parking and retail development in downtown Detroit.
Monday, October 22 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-10-22 15:20:30 GMT
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools officials say students at schools in Wixom are having indoor recess Monday as authorities continue to search for whoever is responsible for a series of random shootings.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools officials say students at schools in Wixom are having indoor recess Monday as authorities continue to search for whoever is responsible for a series of random shootings.
Monday, October 8 2012 4:56 PM EDT2012-10-08 20:56:59 GMT
Veteran newsman and longtime FOX 2 morning reporter Al Allen is hanging up his microphone in December. He officially announced to his co-workers Monday that December 7 will be his last day.
Veteran newsman and longtime FOX 2 morning reporter Al Allen is hanging up his microphone in December. He officially announced to his co-workers Monday that December 7 will be his last day.
Tuesday, October 2 2012 11:31 AM EDT2012-10-02 15:31:37 GMT
Authorities investigating a claim that the remains of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa could be buried beneath a slab of concrete are still awaiting results of soil samples taken from a Roseville backyard.
Authorities investigating a claim that the remains of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa could be buried beneath a slab of concrete are still awaiting results of soil samples taken from a Roseville backyard.
Tuesday, September 25 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-09-25 15:42:51 GMT
Members of the Detroit Lions encourage healthy habits among young people at "Fuel Up to Play 60 Kickoff to School Health," held today at Ford Field.
Members of the Detroit Lions encourage healthy habits among young people at "Fuel Up to Play 60 Kickoff to School Health," held today at Ford Field. Students, teachers, and administrators from 33 school across the state learned fun ways to encourage physical activity and embrace new nutrition standards for school lunches.
Monday, September 17 2012 10:19 AM EDT2012-09-17 14:19:38 GMT
It's now up to a Wayne County Circuit judge to decide whether to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill a former handyman.
It's now up to a Wayne County Circuit judge to decide whether to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill a former handyman.
Wednesday, September 12 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-09-12 22:04:55 GMT
Belle Isle, a 985-acre, city-run park in the middle of the Detroit River, would be managed by the state for at least the next 30 years under the terms of a lease agreement announced Wednesday...
Belle Isle, a 985-acre, city-run park in the middle of the Detroit River, would be managed by the state for at least the next 30 years under the terms of a lease agreement announced Wednesday by Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
Monday, September 10 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-09-11 02:47:28 GMT
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
Thursday, September 6 2012 7:04 AM EDT2012-09-06 11:04:08 GMT
It's been four years since Kwame Kilpatrick resigned as mayor of Detroit. Wednesday, yet another chapter begins with jury selection in his federal corruption case.
It's been four years since Kwame Kilpatrick resigned as mayor of Detroit. Wednesday, yet another chapter begins with jury selection in his federal corruption case.
Tuesday, September 4 2012 11:53 AM EDT2012-09-04 15:53:32 GMT
Detroit Public Schools emergency manager Roy Roberts went on a series of appearances, including one a FOX 2, to mark the opening of classes in Michigan's largest school district.
Detroit Public Schools emergency manager Roy Roberts went on a series of appearances, including one a FOX 2, to mark the opening of classes in Michigan's largest school district.
Monday, September 3 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-09-03 16:18:48 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden is using a Labor Day rally in Detroit to portray President Barack Obama's re-election campaign as a battle to defend the interest of working people from a Republican attack.
Vice President Joe Biden is using a Labor Day rally in Detroit to portray President Barack Obama's re-election campaign as a battle to defend the interest of working people from a Republican attack.
Thursday, August 30 2012 11:44 AM EDT2012-08-30 15:44:56 GMT
Dozens of people with guns lined up early to take advantage of a gun buyback event as part of the Detroit police department's ongoing efforts to remove dangerous weapons from the streets.
Dozens of people with guns lined up early to take advantage of a gun buyback event as part of the Detroit police department's ongoing efforts to remove dangerous weapons from the streets.
Wednesday, August 29 2012 11:13 AM EDT2012-08-29 15:13:42 GMT
The Detroit Fire Fighters Association sued the city on Tuesday in attempt to block the city's plan to eliminate or temporarily close 30 fire companies.
The Detroit Fire Fighters Association sued the city on Tuesday in attempt to block the city's plan to eliminate or temporarily close 30 fire companies.
Friday, August 3 2012 6:34 AM EDT2012-08-03 10:34:56 GMT
Metro Detroit gas prices hovered around $4 a gallon Friday morning as a pipeline shutdown in Wisconsin and problems at three Midwestern refineries continued to take a poll on consumer's wallets.
Metro Detroit gas prices hovered around $4 a gallon Friday morning as a pipeline shutdown in Wisconsin and problems at three Midwestern refineries continued to take a poll on consumer's wallets.
Thursday, August 2 2012 7:05 AM EDT2012-08-02 11:05:31 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and public schools emergency manager Roy Roberts are expected to announce a neighborhood revitalization program where schools would become community hubs.
Gov. Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and public schools emergency manager Roy Roberts are expected to announce a neighborhood revitalization program where schools would become community hubs.
Tuesday, July 24 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-07-24 23:04:28 GMT
A Chevy Cavalier was heading southbound on Canton Center Road early Tuesday morning when a Monte Carlo traveling eastbound on Michigan Avenue slammed into them. Two women in the Cavalier were killed.
A Chevy Cavalier was heading southbound on Canton Center Road early Tuesday morning when a Monte Carlo traveling eastbound on Michigan Avenue slammed into them. Two women in the Cavalier were killed.
Tuesday, July 24 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-07-24 15:40:36 GMT
39-year-old Roger Bowling is accused of killing and dismembering an Allen Park couple. Monday, he appeared in court and was denied bond.
39-year-old Roger Bowling is accused of killing and dismembering an Allen Park couple. Their torsos and body parts were found in the Detroit River. Monday, Bowling appeared in court and was denied bond.
Wednesday, July 18 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-07-18 15:59:08 GMT
49 year-old Harriet Johnson has died, after falling from the second story balcony of a west side duplex on Joy Road. Detroit Police say the balcony's railing collapsed at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday.
49 year-old Harriet Johnson has died, after falling from the second story balcony of a west side duplex on Joy Road. Detroit Police say the balcony's railing collapsed at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Monday, July 16 2012 6:48 AM EDT2012-07-16 10:48:05 GMT
Detroit City Council is expected to consider a plan approved by the city's financial advisory board that would make more than $100 million in cuts to the unionized workforce.
Detroit City Council is expected to consider a plan approved by the city's financial advisory board that would make more than $100 million in cuts to the unionized workforce.
Friday, July 13 2012 7:21 AM EDT2012-07-13 11:21:21 GMT
A board created to help Detroit Mayor Dave Bing repair the city's broken finances has approved his plan to make more than $100 million in cuts to the unionized workforce.
A board created to help Detroit Mayor Dave Bing repair the city's broken finances has approved his plan to make more than $100 million in cuts to the unionized workforce.
Friday, July 6 2012 11:25 AM EDT2012-07-06 15:25:37 GMT
Police say one person is dead and another critically injured after a driver sped through a busy Detroit intersection and collided with another vehicle Friday morning.
Police say one person is dead and another critically injured after a driver sped through a busy Detroit intersection and collided with another vehicle Friday morning.
Friday, July 6 2012 8:09 AM EDT2012-07-06 12:09:29 GMT
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
Monday, July 2 2012 8:06 PM EDT2012-07-03 00:06:39 GMT
The Detroit Public Schools emergency manager is signing off on a new contract for the district's teachers, but the union leadership sees it as a big blow.
The Detroit Public Schools emergency manager is signing off on a new contract for the district's teachers, but the union leadership sees it as a big blow.
Friday, June 29 2012 12:34 PM EDT2012-06-29 16:34:23 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Friday morning at the Mobil gas station on the corner of 7 Mile and Greenfield in Detroit.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Friday morning at the Mobil gas station on the corner of 7 Mile and Greenfield in Detroit.
Wednesday, June 27 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-06-27 23:18:00 GMT
Detroit Police say an eleven-year-old took his mother's car and drove it at least a couple of miles at a very high rate of speed before he lost control slamming into a telephone pole.
Detroit Police say an eleven-year-old took his mother's car and drove it at least a couple of miles at a very high rate of speed before he lost control slamming into a telephone pole.
Monday, June 25 2012 12:38 PM EDT2012-06-25 16:38:01 GMT
Authorities say fire crews in Detroit have responded to a string of about 16 building fires on the city's east side. Arson was a possibility in the late Sunday and early Monday blazes
Authorities say fire crews in Detroit have responded to a string of about 16 building fires on the city's east side. Arson was a possibility in the late Sunday and early Monday blazes
Friday, June 22 2012 3:49 PM EDT2012-06-22 19:49:45 GMT
The early morning traffic rush near I-94 and Metro Parkway in Harrison Twp. has been interrupted by a grisly rollover accident involving what appears to be just one vehicle.
The early morning traffic rush near I-94 and Metro Parkway in Harrison Twp. has been interrupted by a grisly rollover accident that happened after a high-speed police chase.
Friday, June 15 2012 6:06 PM EDT2012-06-15 22:06:51 GMT
With a handshake and the stroke of a pen, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder struck a deal for a new international bridge crossing between Detroit and Canada.
With a handshake and the stroke of a pen, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder struck a deal for a new international bridge crossing between Detroit and Canada. Events on both sides of the border marked the historic agreement linking the two countries.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was in Detroit Tuesday to talk about the potential of driverless vehicles. He also comments on the standoff over the Detroit financial crisis. FOX 2's Al Allen has this video report.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was in Detroit Tuesday to talk about the potential of driverless vehicles. He also comments on the standoff over the Detroit financial crisis. FOX 2's Al Allen has this video report.
Monday, June 11 2012 9:11 PM EDT2012-06-12 01:11:15 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing told City Council that state revenue sharing likely will be withheld unless a lawsuit challenging Gov. Rick Snyder's consent agreement with the city is dropped.
Detroit's mayor warned Monday that the city could go broke if its top lawyer refuses to drop her lawsuit challenging a deal with Michigan officials that seeks to rescue the city from financial collapse.
Friday, June 8 2012 7:34 PM EDT2012-06-08 23:34:03 GMT
Detroit could be broke in a week if a lawsuit challenging a consent agreement to fix the city's finances is not dropped. That's the bombshell Mayor Dave Bing dropped on Friday.
Detroit could be broke in a week if a lawsuit challenging a consent agreement to fix the city's finances is not dropped. That's the bombshell Mayor Dave Bing dropped on Friday.
Thursday, June 7 2012 12:00 PM EDT2012-06-07 16:00:10 GMT
The Detroit Public Schools District is busy renovating and building 18 different schools this summer and those projects are helping to put a surprising number of Detroiters back to work. The East Village
The Detroit Public Schools District is busy renovating and building 18 different schools this summer and those projects are helping to put a surprising number of Detroiters back to work. The East Village
Thursday, June 7 2012 7:23 AM EDT2012-06-07 11:23:56 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says his office has reached out to sheriff's officials in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and the state police to assist the city during an annual fireworks display on the Detroit River.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says his office has reached out to sheriff's officials in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and the state police to assist the city during an annual fireworks display on the Detroit River.
A familiar name in the furniture business is making a return to Detroit. FOX 2's Al Allen reports Robinson Furniture will open on Monday at its new location at 3180 Jefferson Ave.
A familiar name in the furniture business is making a return to Detroit. FOX 2's Al Allen reports Robinson Furniture will open on Monday at its new location at 3180 Jefferson Ave.
Monday, June 4 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-06-04 16:18:52 GMT
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) -- Officials in Michigan are taking aim at synthetic marijuana that's sold in convenience stores and other shops. Macomb County says it plans to issue health violations starting
Officials in Michigan are taking aim at synthetic marijuana that's sold in convenience stores and other shops. Macomb County says it plans to issue health violations starting this week.
Thursday, May 31 2012 6:17 PM EDT2012-05-31 22:17:01 GMT
Watch an interview with R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne as seen during FOX 2 News Morning on May 10. Learn more about Osborne's performance at Soundboard by logging on to www.motorcitycasino.com
Watch an interview with R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne as seen during FOX 2 News Morning on May 10. Learn more about Osborne's performance at Soundboard by logging on to www.motorcitycasino.com
Detroit is considering ending early-morning bus service as part of an effort to cut about $11 million in costs and improve the city's problematic public transportation system.
Detroit is considering ending early-morning bus service as part of an effort to cut about $11 million in costs and improve the city's problematic public transportation system.
Romulus police have been pulling drivers over left and right. But they weren't issuing traffic tickets. Instead, they were thanking drivers for following the rules of the road.
Romulus police have been pulling drivers over left and right. But they weren't issuing traffic tickets. Instead, they were thanking drivers for following the rules of the road.
On Fat Tuesday, the last day of revelry and indulgence before Lent, many Polish Americans celebrate Paczki Day. The centerpiece of the day is the paczki, an incredibly rich and caloric take on the doughnut.
On Fat Tuesday, the last day of revelry and indulgence before Lent, many Polish Americans celebrate Paczki Day. The centerpiece of the day is the paczki, an incredibly rich and caloric take on the doughnut.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:58 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:58:45 GMT
I joined the WJBK Fox 2 news team as a reporter in March of 1984. (Click here to watch a special tribute to Al's 25th Anniversary at FOX 2) My broadcasting career began at KOKY radio in Little Rock,
