Friday, December 21 2012 10:29 PM EST2012-12-22 03:29:56 GMT
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
The massacre in Newtown has motivated one local child to do something nice for underprivileged kids. He's declaring Saturday "Sandy Hook Day", and he wants everyone to get involved.
Friday, December 21 2012 7:50 PM EST2012-12-22 00:50:25 GMT
A local psychiatrist says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and more in a recent Fox 2 interview.
Psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young from Beaumont Hospital says he's getting more calls for help from parents concerned about their kids in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. He talked about this and the signs a child need help in a recent interview with Fox 2.
Thursday, December 20 2012 11:25 PM EST2012-12-21 04:25:28 GMT
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
The deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has touched the nation. As the country mourns, there is a new debate on how to prevent massacres like this from happening again.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 7:11 PM EST2012-12-20 00:11:20 GMT
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
At Action Impact in Southfield, guns are going off the shelves in record numbers. Since Friday, sales there have been four to five times what they see on a regular day.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-19 21:40:45 GMT
Days after the massacre in Connecticut, Governor Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Days after the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed the state's latest gun bill Tuesday. The legislation would have allowed concealed weapons to be carried in churches, schools and daycare centers.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 2:04 PM EST2012-12-19 19:04:05 GMT
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Asked how he would feel if concealed weapons were in his daughter's school, he began, "I don't see the value of having weapons really present in the schools, hospitals and places like that."
Wednesday, December 19 2012 12:42 PM EST2012-12-19 17:42:47 GMT
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 10:04 PM EST2012-12-19 03:04:46 GMT
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility in Holly. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Rose Hill is a residential psychiatric treatment facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan. For 20 years, the center has treated and aided the road to recovery for so many patients who clearly needed help.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 7:57 PM EST2012-12-19 00:57:44 GMT
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School has ignited a conversation about corporate responsibility. Dick's Sporting Goods is credited with being the first to act.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-12-18 23:05:55 GMT
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother" was a blog that has gone viral over the past few days written by a mother that lives in fear of her emotionally disturbed child. It's sparked a nationwide conversation about what to do if that is you. There is help.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:59 PM EST2012-12-18 18:59:36 GMT
In his most revealing statement to date, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder tells Fox 2's Tim Skubick that he is "not inclined to go forward with" the proposed legislation to allow concealed weapons in schools.
In his most revealing statement to date, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder tells Fox 2's Tim Skubick that he is "not inclined to go forward with" the proposed legislation to allow concealed weapons in schools.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:20 PM EST2012-12-18 18:20:11 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some U.S. Republicans now say they're willing to discuss the politically treacherous issue of gun control, along with mental health issues and violent video games, while formerly pro-gun
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some U.S. Republicans now say they're willing to discuss the politically treacherous issue of gun control, along with mental health issues and violent video games, while formerly pro-gun
The schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner. The adult victims found their life's work in sheltering little ones.
The schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner. The adult victims found their life's work in sheltering little ones.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:26 AM EST2012-12-18 11:26:25 GMT
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins Fox 2's Huel Perkins, Charlie Langton and Charlie LeDuff on a special edition of Let it Rip to discuss a concealed weapons bill passed by the Michigan Legislature.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joins Fox 2's Huel Perkins, Charlie Langton and Charlie LeDuff on a special edition of Let it Rip to discuss a concealed weapons bill passed by the Michigan Legislature.
Monday, December 17 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-12-18 03:30:26 GMT
The mass shootings of 2012 have brought the issue of mental illness to the spotlight. The hope now is to be able to help those struggling with the disease before there is another tragedy.
The mass shootings of 2012 have brought the issue of mental illness to the spotlight. The hope now is to be able to help those struggling with the disease before there is another tragedy.
Monday, December 17 2012 11:39 AM EST2012-12-17 16:39:49 GMT
Many schools across Metro Detroit are feeling anxious as students return to classes for the first time after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Many schools across Metro Detroit are feeling anxious as students return to classes for the first time after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Monday, December 17 2012 10:40 AM EST2012-12-17 15:40:20 GMT
The web site GAWKER posted an article written by Liza Long who shares her experience in raising a child with mental illness. Her son is given to fits of rage and can at times be dangerous.
The web site GAWKER posted an article written by Liza Long who shares her experience in raising a child with mental illness. Her son is given to fits of rage and can at times be dangerous.
Sunday, December 16 2012 1:53 PM EST2012-12-16 18:53:07 GMT
Several facebook pages have been created to honor the victims in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The staff at myFOXdetroit.com recommends the following page:In Loving
Several facebook pages have been created to honor the victims in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The staff at myFOXdetroit.com recommends the following page:In Loving
Saturday, December 15 2012 9:37 PM EST2012-12-16 02:37:42 GMT
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut has touched the hearts of people across the globe, including here in Metro Detroit. A prayer vigil took place Saturday in Detroit.
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut has touched the hearts of people across the globe, including here in Metro Detroit. A prayer vigil took place Saturday in Detroit.
Saturday, December 15 2012 9:23 PM EST2012-12-16 02:23:57 GMT
Do you know what to do if you were confronted with a situation like the deadly shooting rampage at a Connecticut school? FOX 2's Ron Savage spoke to a local security expert for some insight.
Do you know what to do if you were confronted with a situation like the deadly shooting rampage at a Connecticut school? FOX 2's Ron Savage spoke to a local security expert for some insight.
Friday, December 14 2012 10:23 PM EST2012-12-15 03:23:58 GMT
It's ok to cry. President Obama just did it. I am doing it. Some of my colleagues who are hardened by the news business are doing it.Sometimes it's better to just cry.To feel it.Let it flow.Breathe.
It's ok to cry. President Obama just did it. I am doing it. Some of my colleagues who are hardened by the news business are doing it.Sometimes it's better to just cry.To feel it.Let it flow.Breathe.
Friday, December 14 2012 7:33 PM EST2012-12-15 00:33:01 GMT
The 20-year-old killer who went into a Connecticut elementary school had a troubled past and few friends. That was part of an emerging portrait of the man who killed 20 children and at least six adults,
The 20-year-old killer who went into a Connecticut elementary school had a troubled past and few friends. That was part of an emerging portrait of the man who killed 20 children and at least six adults,
Friday, December 14 2012 7:24 PM EST2012-12-15 00:24:39 GMT
The man suspected of gunning down more than two dozen people in a small town in Connecticut is the son of a teacher at the elementary school where the killings occurred, and his mother is presumed to
The man suspected of gunning down more than two dozen people in a small town in Connecticut is the son of a teacher at the elementary school where the killings occurred, and his mother is presumed to
Friday, December 14 2012 7:14 PM EST2012-12-15 00:14:20 GMT
The teachers the little ones have always trusted were there for them when a crazed gunman turned Sandy Hook Elementary School into a shooting gallery early Friday. As reports come in from the horrific
The teachers the little ones have always trusted were there for them when a crazed gunman turned Sandy Hook Elementary School into a shooting gallery early Friday. As reports come in from the horrific
Friday, December 14 2012 6:50 PM EST2012-12-14 23:50:17 GMT
Authorities say at least 26 people, including 20 children, were killed Friday when a gunman clad in black military gear opened fire inside a Connecticut elementary school.
Authorities say at least 26 people, including 20 children, were killed Friday when a gunman clad in black military gear opened fire inside a Connecticut elementary school.
Friday, December 14 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-12-14 23:01:31 GMT
A man opened fire Friday inside the Connecticut elementary school where his mother worked as a teacher, killing 26 people, including 20 children, as youngsters cowered in their classrooms and trembled
A man opened fire Friday inside the Connecticut elementary school where his mother worked as a teacher, killing 26 people, including 20 children, as youngsters cowered in their classrooms and trembled
Friday, December 14 2012 4:34 PM EST2012-12-14 21:34:31 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved first as a father about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school, declaring, "Our hearts are broken today." He called for
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved first as a father about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school, declaring, "Our hearts are broken today." He called for
Friday, December 14 2012 1:58 PM EST2012-12-14 18:58:48 GMT
The Michigan Legislature has enacted a bill allowing people who undergo extra training to carry concealed weapons in places such as schools and churches where they previously were off-limits.
The Michigan Legislature has enacted a bill allowing people who undergo extra training to carry concealed weapons in places such as schools and churches where they previously were off-limits.
Friday, December 14 2012 1:55 PM EST2012-12-14 18:55:16 GMT
Newtown is a scenic "small town" located in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut, about sixty miles from New York City. Newtown is bordered on the south by Easton and Redding, on the north by Bridgewater
Newtown is a scenic "small town" located in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut, about sixty miles from New York City. Newtown is bordered on the south by Easton and Redding, on the north by Bridgewater
A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a cellphone controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely.
A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:21 GMT
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:41:33 GMT
A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.
A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.
Thursday, April 11 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-04-12 00:08:06 GMT
Congress' most serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the Senate pushed past conservatives' attempted blockade under the teary gaze of families of victims of December's Connecticut school shootings.
Congress' most serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the Senate pushed past conservatives' attempted blockade under the teary gaze of families of victims of December's Connecticut school shootings.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-04-10 01:25:40 GMT
The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning.
The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning.
Monday, April 8 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-04-09 00:49:54 GMT
With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delaying tactics against tighter regulations and told families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that he's "determined as ever" to honor their children with tougher laws.
With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delaying tactics against tighter regulations and told families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that he's "determined as ever" to honor their children with tougher laws.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:19:19 GMT
Months before Newtown - an artist was working on a project about guns. That project has rolled into our area. It is a yellow school bus, shot up with about 6000 rounds of ammunition.
Months before Newtown - an artist was working on a project about guns. That project has rolled into our area. It is a yellow school bus, shot up with about 6000 rounds of ammunition.
Monday, April 8 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:45:43 GMT
President Barack Obama is providing a ride on Air Force One to 11 relatives of those killed at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School so they can attend his gun control speech Monday before heading to Washington to personally plead with senators reluctant to back gun legislation.
President Barack Obama is providing a ride on Air Force One to 11 relatives of those killed at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School so they can attend his gun control speech Monday before heading to Washington to personally plead with senators reluctant to back gun legislation.
Wednesday, April 3 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-04-04 01:50:22 GMT
Connecticut's Senate on Wednesday approved sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large-capacity magazines, a response to last year's deadly Newtown elementary school shooting that would give the state some of the country's tightest gun control laws.
Connecticut's Senate on Wednesday approved sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large-capacity magazines, a response to last year's deadly Newtown elementary school shooting that would give the state some of the country's tightest gun control laws.
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