Brian Schwartz

2 days ago | fox17online.com | Sarah Michals |Brian Schwartz

DETROIT (WXYZ) — For about seven months, 5-year-old Julius Reid from Detroit has been battling kidney cancer, an unimaginable weight for a child so young. But Julius still managed a smile for his kindergarten graduation photo last week at Hope of Detroit Academy. Michelle Lozon, a local photographer, captured that moment — and one unforgettable question Julius asked his teacher. “He asked his teacher, ‘Miss Angel, am I going to have my birthday party before I die?’” Lozon recalled.

3 days ago | wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Brian Schwartz

DETROIT (WXYZ) — For about seven months, 5-year-old Julius Reid from Detroit has been battling kidney cancer, an unimaginable weight for a child so young. But Julius still managed a smile for his kindergarten graduation photo last week at Hope of Detroit Academy. Michelle Lozon, a local photographer, captured that moment — and one unforgettable question Julius asked his teacher. “He asked his teacher, ‘Miss Angel, am I going to have my birthday party before I die?’” Lozon recalled.

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Mike Duffy |Brian Schwartz

WATERFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Waterford School District is facing a budget shortfall of nearly $6 million for the upcoming school year. The district attributes the deficit to rising costs, decreased enrollment, and a drop in state funding. Watch Mike Duffy's video report: Waterford School District faces nearly $6 million budget shortfall Parents and grandparents with children in the district expressed shock and concern about the financial situation. "I have to be honest, I'm very shocked.

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Brandon Speagle |Brian Schwartz

MELVINDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Melvindale community is coming together to support their police chief as he fights cancer, hosting fundraisers and showing the strength of their tight-knit city. Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Melvindale community rallies behind police chief battling cancer Chief Robert Kennaley, a law enforcement veteran of 20 years who took charge just over a year ago, began his battle with cancer at the start of 2025.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Brett Kast |Brian Schwartz

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A 22-year-old driver was arrested for drunk driving after speeding through a southwest Detroit neighborhood, going airborne over a curb, and crashing into a tree. Watch the video report from Brett Kast: Detroit police write 100+ tickets after dramatic drunk driving crash The driver blew three times over the legal limit and had allegedly rear-ended another driver a block away before fleeing that scene, according to police.