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Residents voice safety concerns at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries women, children shelter
People inside Detroit Rescue Mission and Ministries women and children’s shelter are sounding the alarm on safety concerns.
Local 4 sat down on Saturday with one mom inside the building, who says she has several concerns.
Her first concern began when she realized the shared bathrooms don’t lock.
“I don’t know whether they may walk in on my area, and there’s no locks on the door,” she said. “It’s not safe for me and my kid.”
The shelter’s CEO, Dr. Chad Audi, tells Local 4 the shelter is home to about 100 people right now. There is one bathroom for every two rooms.
Dearborn Heights city employees face sudden layoffs, mayor requests resignations
Several Dearborn Heights city employees were suddenly laid off on Friday morning (Dec. 26).
Impacted employees say they were told it was because the city is cutting costs.
The employees received a call from the city’s human resources department saying their employment would be up on Dec. 31.
Soon after, they got an email saying the same thing and that the decision was not a reflection of their job performance.
One employee who lost their job tells Local 4 the move comes after they received a letter on Nov. 19th from the mayor asking all department heads, directors, and appointees to submit a resignation letter by Dec. 31.
‘Best in Games Zap Zone’ gears up for New Year’s Eve parties in Sterling Heights
The countdown to New Year’s Eve is underway as ‘Best in Games Zap Zone’ prepares for a big celebration in Sterling Heights.
Kimberly Elliston, owner of Best in Games Zap Zone, said, “I love seeing the memories that are being made, and being a part of those memories.”
The entertainment center offers more than just arcade games.
Visitors can enjoy bowling, laser tag, and putt-putt golf, among other activities.
“We have a ton of things to do under one roof,” Elliston said.
Celebrations start before midnight with two parties planned.
Michigan’s ‘Taylor Swift’ bills signed into law aim to stop ticket bots, protect consumers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed dozens of bills into law, including child care safety legislation and the Taylor Swift bills.
“I’ll work with anyone to lower costs for Michiganders, protect consumers, keep kids safe, and cut red tape,” said Whitmer. “We’ve made historic investments in school safety, and our tax cuts for working families and seniors are putting more money back in Michiganders’ pockets. These commonsense bills will build on the progress we’ve made, make a difference for Michiganders, and help more individuals, families, and small businesses ‘make it’ in Michigan. Let’s keep getting it done.”
Here’s what to know about each of the bills signed into law on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, according a release from Whitmer’s office:
Weather: 4Warn Weather Alert: Storm system bringing threat of damaging winds, snow to Metro Detroit
Rain becomes widespread Sunday afternoon and evening. Many locations will receive 1 to 1.5 inches of rain, with localized totals near 2 inches possible.
Minor flooding in poor drainage or low-lying areas may occur, but widespread river flooding is not expected.
Sunday evening will be the warmest part of the storm, with temperatures rising into the 50s, setting the stage for a sharp weather change overnight.