Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 4, 2020

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon

Jim Hackett to retire, COO Jim Farley to take over as president, CEO of Ford

Jim Hackett is retiring as president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and current COO Jim Farley will take his place, the company announced Tuesday. Hackett, 65, who has led Ford since 2017, will hand over the reins to Farley, 58, on Oct. 1.

Also, Michigan’s Primary Election is today -- but things are operating differently this year due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Local 4 News broke down some of today’s biggest races as the state, and voters, navigate this unprecedented election.

Watch the segment in the video player above.


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