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.
By Maurielle Lue Fox 2 News
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- 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, the chain suspended the sales of some of its rifles nationwide and removed all of its guns from display closest to Newtown, Connecticut.
"They can switch up the gun sales all they want. The thing is we still can buy guns. We can go out there and get what we need," said Milko Saren. "I think it goes beyond what a store is going to do. I don't think that's everybody. Not everybody goes to sporting goods to buy guns. They go different places. They go a different route."
"I don't think it's the guns. It's the person, so whatever that person is putting in, they're also letting out," said Sherry Chandler.
There was mixed reaction among Michigan shoppers, but they seemed to appreciate the TV networks that downplayed violent programming over the weekend.
"I think with everything going on it's put a damper. I think the less violence right now the better," said Rebekah Rudzinskas.
"I think it helps in a way because you're not putting guns out there for people to see and stuff, but do I think that's the real problem of what happened in Connecticut? No, I do not," Saren said.
"What you watch is what you become and the more violence and the more trash that you put in, the trashier you become, and if you put good in, then you also become good," Chandler said.
Several networks postponed TV specials containing violent content. On Sunday Fox replaced new episodes of "Family Guy" and "American Dad" with repeats amid worries the shows could be disturbing to some viewers.
Paramount Studios delayed the premiere of "Jack Reacher", an action thriller starring Tom Cruise based on the Lee Child novels. The premiere was scheduled for December 15, the day after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
"Video games, entertainment, everything, everyone's being dumbed down by what's going on in Hollywood and making it look like everything is great and it's not," said Chandler.
We reached out to Dick's Sporting Goods for more information on their new gun policy. We will post their response on myFOXDetroit.com once we receive it.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
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