15 hours agoInside Amazon: How Amazon distribution centers are handling the holiday rushCalling it a holiday rush is putting it lightly, it's more like a holiday flood. Amazon is getting hit with tons of orders, so how do they handle all of it to make sure your order gets to your door on time?
1 day agoMore than 234,000 pounds of fully cooked ham, pepperoni products recalled due to Listeria concernsAlexander & Hornung is recalling around 234,391 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to officials.
Donating to an online fundraiser? Here’s how to make sure you don’t get scammedBefore you make a donation online, you should be certain that money is going to the people you intended.
Scam watch: Biggest holiday scams right now that you should look out forThe holiday season is often busy with shopping, parties and traveling -- all things that can keep you distracted, making you an easier target for scammers.
Cyber Monday: The deals you won't want to miss and the scams to watch out forIt's predicted that Nov. 29, 2021 will be the biggest online shopping day ever. Cyber Monday deals have been rolling out all day long -- but you should be aware that scammers are out and looking for victims.
Help Me Hank: Beware of popular puppy scamsWe’re talking thousands of dollars. Thieves are preying on your emotions.
11 hours agoConsumer advisory issued after mushrooms from Ann Arbor supermarket test positive for ListeriaThe bacteria was found during proactive, routine sampling in November. Because the mushrooms have a long shelf-life, MDARD said they could still be in consumer kitchens.
Scam watch: Biggest holiday scams right now that you should look out forThe holiday season is often busy with shopping, parties and traveling -- all things that can keep you distracted, making you an easier target for scammers.
Updated list: Which stores are open, closed for Thanksgiving 2021?Which stores are closed and which stores are open for 2021 Thanksgiving Day shopping? Here's an updated list.
Flint water crisis: Judge signs off on final approval of $626 million settlementA judge has signed off on final approval of the over $626 million settlement in the Flint water crisis.
Michigan to pay $300K to only staffer fired over Flint waterThe state of Michigan says it will pay $300,000 to the only employee who was fired as a result of lead-contaminated water in Flint.
Sunday Read: Lead in Michigan water -- how it gets there, what we can do, are we all in trouble?It’s been several years since the start of the Flint water crisis, but the issue doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon in Michigan, and perhaps around the U.S.
McLaren will pay $5M, not $20M, in Flint water settlementA $641 million settlement with people affected by Flint’s lead-contaminated water has been reduced by $15 million.
Lawyers for victims in Flint water lawsuit make case for more money in settlementOn Monday, lawyers for the residents of Flint got the chance to make their case saying the $650 million settlement with the state over the water crisis just isn’t enough.
‘We know that people need help’ -- EPA administrator visits FlintThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency visited Flint Wednesday as the city continues to deal with the fallout from the water crisis.
2 hours agoCould parents of Oxford High School shooting suspect face federal charges for purchase of gun used in shooting?The investigation into the Oxford High School shooting that left four students dead and seven other people injured is ongoing.
‘Being fair and also being careful’: Discussing bond reform in Metro DetroitThe issue of bond reform is being discussed across Metro Detroit.
2 men in custody after 63-year-old woman sexually assaulted on Detroit’s west side, police sayPolice said they have two men in custody in connection with the sexual assault of a 63-year-old woman on Detroit’s west side.
‘He’s gone with our money’: Hamtramck jewelry store owner says contractor disappeared on job leaving him out $80KThe owner of Aladdin Jewelry in Hamtramck said a contractor disappeared after several down payments numbering in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Self defense school in Ferndale holds session to teach teens how to protect themselvesOn Friday, authorities revealed details on their investigation into the abduction of a teenager in Ferndale, who had since been safely recovered.
Employee throws hot coffee in customer’s face at Southgate Tim Hortons’ drive-thruName calling at a fast food restaurant in Southgate escalated into an employee throwing hot coffee at a customer’s face.
Help Me Hank: Closer look at Cyber Monday deals, online shopping safetyCyber Monday is finally here, the biggest online shopping day of 2021. It’s expected there will be $11 billion in sales worldwide today alone with an estimated 188 million shoppers making purchases.
Flagship Food Group recalls frozen cauliflower due to health concernFlagship Food Group has issued a voluntary recall of TJ Farms brand frozen cauliflower due to a potential health risk.
Conagra Brands recalls some Birds Eye Broccoli Tots over reports of small rocks, metal fragments in productConagra Brands, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of some of its Birds Eye Broccoli Tots after some consumers reported finding small rocks and metal fragments in the product.
There are some big deals to watch out for this Black FridayBlack Friday deals are being revealed right now and the Help Me Hank team has been watching for ways to save you big money.
🔒Help Me Hank Toy Test: Local 4 anchors explain their classic toy choicesThe Local 4 anchors are sharing why they chose the classic toys that they chose for the Help Me Hank Toy Test.
Help Me Hank Toy Test: Kids review this year’s hot toysThe Help Me Hank toy test is back with virtual toy testers to give some of the hot holiday toys a try.
Help Me Hank Toy Test: Kids put classic toys to the testTuesday (Nov. 23) at 5 p.m. we are putting classic toys to the test! It will be classics vs. new toys with some of our very own Local 4 family members involved. Some of the classic picks are from Devin, Kimberly, Evrod and Rhonda!
Exploding glass oven doors: Here’s what you should know“It was surprising to me. I had never heard of such a thing."
Families living without water, heat, elevators in Detroit apartment building reach out for helpPeople living in an apartment complex on Porter Street in Detroit reached out to Help Me Hank after living without water, heat or elevators.
‘I’m eternally grateful to you:’ Help Me Hank comes to rescue after tree trimmer abandons jobShe hired him to do the work in July. She paid him a deposit of more than $1,300 cash, money she had to borrow.
Hectic holiday season: Shipping, shopping, job scams to watch out forThe pandemic is making it easier and easier for scammers to take advantage of people, and the hectic holiday season only makes people more vulnerable to scams.
Crews still working to clean up toxic green ooze site in Madison HeightsIt’s been nearly two years since toxic green ooze was first spotted along I-696 and the work to clean it all up is far from over.
Toy safety: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid knock-off products, unfamiliar retailersExperts are warning parents and families to be aware of where their kids’ toys are coming from this holiday season to help avoid any toy-related injuries.
Check the receipt: You may have paid an extra fee due to supply chain issuesYou might not have noticed but there could be hidden fees buried in your sales receipt.
Metro Detroit mother battles Best Buy for refund after canceling order due to shipping delaysA woman purchased a laptop from a Best Buy store in Southfield and when she faced major shipping issues she decided to get a refund instead -- but the refund didn’t come until Help Me Hank got involved.
Robinhood hit by data breach exposing users’ emails, names Popular investing app Robinhood said Monday that it suffered a security breach last week where hackers accessed some personal information for roughly 7 million users and demanded a ransom payment.
Supply shortages: Consider buying these 4 items soonThis week Help Me Hank has been working to find solutions as the nation faces supply shortages and big shipping delays.
Michigan AG warns of fake IRS email scam: How to protect yourselfMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert about fake IRS emails after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an alert.
2 face hefty fines after surveillance video shows them illegally dumping trash in DetroitPolice announced a major development in the effort to take back the streets from illegal dumpers in Detroit.
