A city border dispute between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights left a dangerous intersection in limbo until Local 4 got involved.

Police said no threats were found after investigating a reported bomb threat at a career center.

Remember your favorite CDs and DVDs? If you feel like walking further down memory lane, what about cassette and VHS tapes? Well, those relics are now called physical media.

A Wayne County man told teens to send sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves, then threatened to leak the content if they didn’t send more, according to a criminal complaint.

Dearborn police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person involved in a Dollar General robbery.

American Standard Roofing is stepping up to help a 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man after Local 4 aired a story about a letter he received from State Farm saying he had to replace his roof in a matter of weeks or be out of home insurance.

A woman renting a home in Dearborn Heights says she feared a rat problem was running rampant, so she called an inspector. Sure enough, the inspector said it was infested. Local 4 found complaints about rats at the same house stretch back more than a decade.

His roof seemed fine, but a Dearborn Heights man was told that he would lose his home insurance if it wasn’t immediately replaced.

A 92-year-old Wayne County man was told by State Farm to replace his roof or he would lose his home insurance, but he says his roof has no issues.

A 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man and his family were stunned when they received a letter in late March from State Farm. The insurance company said they would cancel the man’s home insurance if he didn’t replace his roof by May.

City leaders in Dearborn Heights say they’re stepping up efforts to make residential streets safer for both drivers and pedestrians, especially in areas where neighbors report ongoing issues with speeding, reckless driving, and motorists ignoring stop signs.

City leaders in Dearborn Heights are considering creating an ordinance that would regulate children’s use of electric bikes and scooters.

Dearborn Heights police and emergency management officials are monitoring weather conditions overnight as a flood watch remains in effect across Southeast Michigan through Thursday night, city officials said.

In a lawsuit filed against Vista Maria, an all-girls facility that Local 4 began investigating over a year ago, six women and girls said the respected Dearborn Heights nonprofit that was meant to protect children instead became a “house of horrors.”

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A man who was fed up with potholes on one road in Dearborn Heights decided to fix them himself, and city officials have certainly noticed.

Ali Chamy, 18, was so fed up with potholes on Cherry Hill Road in Dearborn Heights that he took matters into his own hands. He bought asphalt at Home Depot and patched two holes himself.

Fed up with potholes on Cherry Hill Road, 18-year-old Ali Chamy took matters into his own hands recently.

The ex-wife of the gunman who drove a pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue told police that he was distraught and suicidal.

Officials in Dearborn Heights condemned an attack at Temple Israel, offered solidarity and stressed unity after authorities confirmed the suspect has ties to their city.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.

A Wayne County man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his role in multiple fraud schemes that stole more than $1.2 million, officials said.

A Dearborn Heights pharmacist and business owner has admitted to running a years-long health care fraud scheme that cost insurers more than $3 million, officials said.

A family is demanding justice after they say a Dearborn Heights car wash employee assaulted their brother, who has disabilities.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will soon begin construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will soon begin construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.

Police found a body in the river at Hines Park while searching for a 30-year-old missing man with autism.

Dearborn Heights police are asking the public for help finding a 30-year-old man who was last seen on Wednesday.

Police officer Emily Murdoch of Dearborn Heights is facing backlash after designing a bilingual uniform badge that was criticized and led to online threats.

Vista Maria has laid off nearly 130 employees and officially ended its residential youth mental health programming.

Several Dearborn Heights city employees were suddenly laid off on Friday morning. Impacted employees say they were told it was because the city is cutting costs.

Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison knocked out Brain Chaves in the fourth round at Fox Theatre on Dec. 20, highlighting a night of local talent delivering excitement for the hometown crowd.

Detroit native Tony “SuperBad” Harrison came face-to-face with opponent Brian Chaves at a press conference ahead of their scheduled bout at the historic Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.

Dearborn Heights’ new mayor, Mo Baydoun, says he’s listening to neighbors and moving quickly to address public-safety nuisances — from blight and parking to snow removal and emergency response times.

Authorities said he defrauded Medicare of roughly $4 million.

An Illinois man has been arrested for allegedly making a threat against a Dearborn Heights mosque in September, officials said.

Here’s where you’ll find the 2025 general election results for Dearborn Heights Mayor.

The attorney representing more than a dozen former Vista Maria residents said he will hold a press conference on Wednesday.

Here’s where you’ll find the 2025 general election results for Dearborn Heights Mayor.

Pardee Elementary School in Dearborn Heights is back open today following a brief closure due to an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease that affected more than 20 students within the last week.

Vista Maria announced it will permanently lay off over 150 employees as its residential program discontinues.

Tom Wencel spent his Friday morning standing next to a stop sign on the corner of Pardee and Annapolis, outside of Pardee Elementary School. In his hand was a sign reminding anyone who passed through to stop.

Attorney Michael Jaafer confirmed to The Investigators on Local 4 Thursday that his firm has launched an investigation into what he called “disturbing allegations” from former residents of Vista Maria, a youth residential facility in Dearborn Heights, and said his firm plans to file suit.

Vista Maria announced it will be transferring the residents living there to other care facilities by December.

Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi announced his resignation. This comes after he was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia.

The family of 36-year-old Bushra Mawry pleaded through tears Friday for the maximum punishment for the man convicted of murdering her -- a case that left a Wayne County courtroom shaken.

The Dearborn Heights mayor said that the renderings of the Arabic police patch shouldn't have been released, claiming the city's police chief didn't have the proper approval.

Former Vista Maria residents are speaking out as the all-girls residential treatment facility in Dearborn Heights faces new violations.

A Dearborn Heights man is facing federal charges after meeting a 13-year-old girl online and asking her for sexually explicit photos and videos.

Two men were charged for their alleged roles in a chop shop operation in Wayne County.

Michigan’s 2025 primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 5, with polls opening at 7 a.m., and closing at 8 p.m. in Metro Detroit.

Voters across Southeast Michigan will weigh in on dozens of local races and ballot proposals in the August 2025 primary election.

The primary election is on Aug. 5, 2025.

The man linked to a runaway Dearborn Heights teenager was sentenced on Friday.

The man linked to a runaway Dearborn Heights teenager is expected to be sentenced on Friday.

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Powerful storms ripped through parts of Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon, leaving a path of downed trees and sending one massive tree crashing through the roof of a family home in Dearborn Heights.

A Dearborn Heights man died after crashing his motorcycle into a building in Dearborn on Monday night, police said.

Mayoral races will be on the primary ballot in several Metro Detroit communities, including Detroit.

Animal control officers rescued 27 dogs, including a litter of four puppies and their mother, from a Dearborn Heights home. After the dogs were removed, the house was condemned, according to city officials.

Who has the best fries in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan from Saturday through Tuesday.

Who has the best sushi in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best sushi.

The man who was allegedly found with a teenager who ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility and disappeared for nearly six weeks was arraigned in court on Friday.

The man who was allegedly found with a teenager who ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility and disappeared for nearly six weeks was arraigned in court on Friday.

The aunt of a 16-year-old girl who ran away from the Vista Maria facility in Dearborn Heights and was missing for nearly six weeks says seeing the face and learning the name of the 62-year-old man the teen had allegedly been staying with made the situation painfully real.

Prosecutors have charged the man who was found with a teenager who ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility and disappeared for nearly six weeks.

Haseeb J. Habeeb, 54, of Dearborn Heights, is facing felony charges for allegedly stomping a woman’s 3-year-old chihuahua to death.

A Dearborn Heights man died early Friday morning after rear-ending a gravel hauler that was parked on the shoulder of I-94 near Southfield Freeway, police said.

Law enforcement sources confirm that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been in contact with authorities to address growing concerns involving Vista Maria, a residential facility for vulnerable girls in Dearborn Heights.

A Detroit man has been charged in connection with non-fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and another man in Dearborn Heights, officials said.

Police are investigating after two people were shot in Dearborn Heights.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax, 29, of Detroit, in connection with breaking into a 75-year-old Detroit man’s home and the theft of a 52-year-old Dearborn Heights man’s vehicle. It is alleged that Broadenax used his 11-year-old daughter to assist in the home invasion and car thefts.

Two police officers have filed a civil lawsuit against the Dearborn Heights Police Department, the city of Dearborn, and a former sergeant, who now works at the Ann Arbor Police Department.

An attorney who filed a lawsuit against Dearborn Heights police described allegations of “pervasive” sexual misconduct with the department.

A lawsuit has been filed against the Dearborn Heights Police Department over alleged violent sexual misconduct by a former sergeant.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax, 29, of Detroit, in connection with breaking into a 75-year-old Detroit man’s home and the theft of a 52-year-old Dearborn Heights man’s vehicle. It is alleged that Broadenax used his 11-year-old daughter to assist in the home invasion and car thefts.

Local 4 sat down with Vista Maria leadership to discuss safety concerns at the facility.

Carl Thomas reportedly has two prior bank robbery convictions.

The teen, who was missing for almost a month and a half, was allegedly found in distress near a car wash and is now undergoing psychological evaluation.

Police said the suspect had previously denied seeing the 16-year-old when questioned by officers who were out canvassing during the investigation.

A missing 13-year-old girl from Dearborn Heights has been found safe.

He allegedly tried to disguise himself by putting on a wig.

Police said the suspect had previously denied seeing the 16-year-old when questioned by officers who were out canvassing during the investigation.

A 16-year-old is safe after she was found in a Dearborn Heights apartment. Police say a 62-year-old man is in custody.

Tasia Keaton, 16, has been found after she reportedly ran away from a Dearborn Heights facility for vulnerable youth. Sources say she is safe.

More allegations of physical and sexual abuse are coming out against Vista Maria, a residential treatment facility for girls, where Tasia Keaton, who has been missing for over a month, ran away from.

As the search for Tasia Keaton continues and allegations from former residents surface, the missing teen's grandfather said he found it controlling that the Dearborn Heights facility would listen to their phone calls.

A former resident told Local 4 about disturbing conditions at the Vista Maria facility in Dearborn Heights, including an abandoned room allegedly used for punishment. This comes as authorities investigate the disappearance of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton.

As the search for 16-year-old Tasia Keaton continues, a former resident is speaking out about the alleged abuse she experienced during her time at the Vista Maria facility in Dearborn Heights.

An $8,000 cash reward is now being offered for information on the disappearance of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton, who reportedly ran away from Vista Maria, a Dearborn Heights facility for vulnerable youth, on March 14.

The concerns intensified following the disappearance of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton, a resident with a history of being abused and trafficked, who reportedly ran away from the facility over a month ago.

Tasia Keaton, 16, has been missing from Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights since March 14, 2025. Here's everything we know as the search continues.

Dearborn Heights police are raising serious concerns about the ongoing challenges at the Vista Maria facility for vulnerable youth, where 16-year-old missing teen Tasia Keaton reportedly ran from.

He is accused of sexually assaulting a pre-teen relative at her home in 2012.

Dearborn Heights police held a press conference on Thursday urging the public for help find a teen that’s been missing for over a month.

A reward has increased as the concern grows from Dearborn Heights police, assisting agencies, and the family of 16-year-old Tasia Keaton.

A school bus crashed into a tree in a Dearborn Heights neighborhood Tuesday morning.

A welfare check by police led to two dead bodies being discovered inside a Dearborn Heights home.

Water customers in Dearborn Heights are facing billing issues due to aging infrastructure, with some residents not receiving bills for several months, leading to concerns about accumulating charges.