Morning 4: Detroit hospital accused of withholding info in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit hospital accused of withholding info in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Ford worker suspended after calling Trump โpedophile protectorโ during plant visit in Dearborn
Read full article: Ford worker suspended after calling Trump โpedophile protectorโ during plant visit in DearbornA Ford worker was suspended after calling President Donald Trump a โpedophile protectorโ during his visit to a plant in Dearborn this week, which resulted in the president flipping him off.
Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 years
Read full article: Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 yearsThe owners of Dittrich Furs are still retiring, but they will continue restocking as they run a liquidation sale in Detroit.
More snow this weekend with bitter cold stretch in Metro Detroit: What to know
Read full article: More snow this weekend with bitter cold stretch in Metro Detroit: What to knowThe Detroit Auto Show doesnโt just bring cars to the Motor City, as it almost always brings snow, cold, and a deep layer of slush for the charity preview.
Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud scheme
Read full article: Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud schemeA Detroit woman due in federal court this week is accused of running a decade-long scheme that used other peopleโs identities to obtain millions of dollars in federal student aid โ and then routed much of that money back to herself through bank accounts, debit cards and Cash App transfers, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Wayne County.
Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentenced
Read full article: Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentencedThe passenger who attempted to open an exit door mid-flight while heading to Detroit Metro Airport from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced.
Detroit hospital knew more than it admitted in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation, lawsuit alleges
Read full article: Detroit hospital knew more than it admitted in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation, lawsuit allegesAn additional lawsuit was filed against Sinai-Grace Hospital on Friday, saying the hospital knew more than it initially admitted in the investigation into a former nurse accused of sexually abusing patients.
Detroit firefighter dies hours after completing shift; department declares presumed line of duty death
Read full article: Detroit firefighter dies hours after completing shift; department declares presumed line of duty deathA veteran Detroit firefighter died suddenly at his home just hours after completing an overnight shift earlier this month.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Friday in Metro Detroit -- Hereโs why, what that means
Read full article: A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Friday in Metro Detroit -- Hereโs why, what that meansA 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued Friday for Southeast Michigan as another round of snow moves into the region, followed by colder air that could impact plans through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend and the first half of the week.
Detroit gets second Bruno Mars concert after record-breaking ticket sales
Read full article: Detroit gets second Bruno Mars concert after record-breaking ticket salesGlobal superstar Bruno Mars has added a second show at Ford Field in Detroit, along with 30 other new dates, to his highly anticipated โThe Romantic Tour.โ
4Warn Weather Alert: Snow to slow Fridayโs commutes
Read full article: 4Warn Weather Alert: Snow to slow Fridayโs commutesA 4Warn Weather Alert has been declared for Southeast Michigan as another round of snow moves into the region Friday, followed by colder air that could impact plans through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend and the first half of the week.
โHorrible investigation:โ Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his death
Read full article: โHorrible investigation:โ Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his deathLawsuits have been filed against Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services and specific Child Protective Services workers, accusing them of negligence in the case of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher, who died in 2023 from severe abuse and torture.
Detroit firehouse water main break impacts homes, businesses near Wayne State University
Read full article: Detroit firehouse water main break impacts homes, businesses near Wayne State UniversityWork crews braved the frigid temperatures on Thursday afternoon to restore the water to the firehouse on W. Alexandrine Street near Cass Avenue in Midtown, not far from the Wayne State University campus.
โHere to serveโ: Volunteers step up to help seniors, disabled residents after heavy snow
Read full article: โHere to serveโ: Volunteers step up to help seniors, disabled residents after heavy snowThis city-supported initiative focuses on clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways, ensuring the safety and mobility of those who cannot shovel themselves.
Authorities seek missing 14-year-old Pontiac girl believed to be in Detroit
Read full article: Authorities seek missing 14-year-old Pontiac girl believed to be in DetroitAnyone who has seen Nikki Lamaya-Laze Favors or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Oakland County Sheriffโs Office at 248-858-4950.
Detroit Auto Show returns to January with expanded experience at Huntington Place
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show returns to January with expanded experience at Huntington PlaceThe Detroit Auto Show is back, and whether youโre into muscle cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, or the tech surrounding cars, Huntington Place is where you need to be.
Detroit local sales tax could raise $72 million but legal hurdles remain
Read full article: Detroit local sales tax could raise $72 million but legal hurdles remainAs Detroit city leaders weigh new ways to boost revenue, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan is publicly releasing estimates on what a local sales tax could bring in.
Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firam charges
Read full article: Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firam chargesA Detroit man was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison following his convictions for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Teen charged after allegedly bringing gun to Harper Woods high school
Read full article: Teen charged after allegedly bringing gun to Harper Woods high schoolA 17-year-old boy from Detroit was charged by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy for bringing a gun to his high school in Harper Woods.
List: Detroit offers shelter, warming centers as temperatures drop into teens
Read full article: List: Detroit offers shelter, warming centers as temperatures drop into teensAs temperatures are expected to drop into the teens with wind chills in the single digits, Detroit is opening an overnight shelter and warming centers to keep residents safe.
Over $440,000 raised for Ford worker suspended for calling Trump โpedophile protectorโ
Read full article: Over $440,000 raised for Ford worker suspended for calling Trump โpedophile protectorโMore than $440,000 has been raised for the Ford worker who was suspended for calling President Donald Trump a โpedophile protector.โ
Trump caught on video flipping off Ford worker during plant visit in Dearborn, automaker responds
Read full article: Trump caught on video flipping off Ford worker during plant visit in Dearborn, automaker respondsPresident Donald Trump was caught on video flipping off a Ford worker during his visit to Dearborn Tuesday afternoon, and the automaker responded to the incident.
What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in Detroit
Read full article: What Ford said about President Trump flipping off one of its workers in DetroitFord Motor Company issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump flipping off its workers during his visit to Detroit.
Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation sale
Read full article: Iconic Detroit store, Dittrich Furs, to close after 132 years, sparking lines during liquidation saleAfter 132 years in business, Detroit institution Dittrich Furs is closing its doors for good.
โMy life has fallen apartโ: Fiancรฉe of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visit
Read full article: โMy life has fallen apartโ: Fiancรฉe of USPS worker killed on job appeals to Trump during Detroit visitAs President Donald Trump visited Detroit on Jan. 13, the fiancรฉe of Nicholas Acker, a 36-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee who died in a workplace accident last November, posted a heartfelt message on social media addressed to Trump about her fiancรฉโs sudden, horrific death.
President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concerns
Read full article: President Trump defends economic policies during Detroit Economic Club speech amid inflation concernsPresident Donald Trump returned to Detroit on Tuesday, defending his economic policies at the Detroit Economic Club even as new inflation figures show continuing price pressures and local business leaders express concerns about economic uncertainty.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stars in Little Caesars campaign for Detroit-style Slices-N-Stix
Read full article: Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stars in Little Caesars campaign for Detroit-style Slices-N-StixDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stars in Little Caesars campaign for Detroit-style Slices-N-Stix.
Pancakes & Politics to be live from the Detroit Auto Show -- What to expect
Read full article: Pancakes & Politics to be live from the Detroit Auto Show -- What to expectMedia from around the world will be at Huntington Place on Wednesday as the Detroit Auto Show kicks into gear. It opens to the public on Saturday.
The risks to Michiganโs $348 billion auto industry, according to experts
Read full article: The risks to Michiganโs $348 billion auto industry, according to expertsThe Detroit Auto Show is a huge event for the auto industry, including the Detroit Big Three -- Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. But auto experts said Michigan is at a critical crossroads to project its $348 billion industry.
Detroit Red Wings retire Segei Fedorovโs No. 91 jersey at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings retire Segei Fedorovโs No. 91 jersey at Little Caesars ArenaThe Detroit Red Wings have retired center Sergei Fedorovโs jersey at Little Caesars Arena in celebration of the Hockey Hall of Famer.
23-year-old man arraigned on multiple felony charges in Sterling Heights house party shooting
Read full article: 23-year-old man arraigned on multiple felony charges in Sterling Heights house party shootingMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 23-year-old Duan Giovanni Bradley of Detroit has been arraigned on charges stemming from the alleged shooting of three individuals at a house party in Sterling Heights.
Detroit council member proposes split control of land bank between mayor, city council
Read full article: Detroit council member proposes split control of land bank between mayor, city councilA Detroit City Council member is pushing for reforms to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, including a proposal to split control of the organization between the mayorโs office and the city council.
โWe need to know where to goโ: Detroit families living in cars spotlight need for citywide poverty reform
Read full article: โWe need to know where to goโ: Detroit families living in cars spotlight need for citywide poverty reformOne in two children in Detroit lives in poverty, and roughly one-third of adults across the city live below the poverty line.
Sterling Heights police capture Tennessee murder suspect during shoplifting investigation
Read full article: Sterling Heights police capture Tennessee murder suspect during shoplifting investigationA routine retail fraud investigation at a Sterling Heights Walmart led to the capture of a Tennessee double murder suspect who had been evading authorities for months.
Sergei Fedorovโs #91 to be retired at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Sergei Fedorovโs #91 to be retired at Little Caesars ArenaHistory is about to unfold at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Sergei Fedorovโs #91 will join the immortals of Hockeytown on Jan. 12. For fans, this has been decades in the making.
Residents at Detroit apartment complex say heat is sporadic, management disputes claims
Read full article: Residents at Detroit apartment complex say heat is sporadic, management disputes claimsResidents at Detroitโs Infinity Park Apartments say theyโve been dealing with sporadic heat this season. The apartment complex says they have nobody currently without heat.
Soap Project warns of human trafficking risks at Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: Soap Project warns of human trafficking risks at Detroit Auto ShowHundreds of thousands are expected to visit Detroit for the 2026 auto show, but along with the excitement comes a serious concern: human trafficking.
Report outlines how 2 DDOT workers had romantic relationship while on duty
Read full article: Report outlines how 2 DDOT workers had romantic relationship while on dutyA new report outlined how two DDOT employees -- a driver and an inspector -- had a romantic relationship that affected bus routes while they were on duty.
Morning 4: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Goodโs death -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Goodโs death -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
โAnybody can be a victimโ: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Goodโs death
Read full article: โAnybody can be a victimโ: Hundreds march in SW Detroit to protest ICE after Renee Goodโs deathHundreds of Detroit residents marched through the streets of Southwest Detroit on Friday, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and voicing outrage over the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.
Detroitโs first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield, celebrates historic achievement with inaugural ball
Read full article: Detroitโs first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield, celebrates historic achievement with inaugural ballMayor Mary Sheffield was honored at her own inaugural ball as hundreds dressed to the nines and packed into โThe Iconโ event space on Detroitโs east side.
From record heat to snow: Metro Detroitโs weather flips again as we enter weekend
Read full article: From record heat to snow: Metro Detroitโs weather flips again as we enter weekendRain will mix with and change to snow Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, with the best chance for accumulating snow arriving during the evening and overnight hours.
Understanding Detroitโs winter clouds, sunlight loss and mental health effects
Read full article: Understanding Detroitโs winter clouds, sunlight loss and mental health effectsThis cloudiness, influenced by the Great Lakes, results in only about 40% of possible sunshine, impacting the circadian rhythm and mental health of residents.
โA new chapterโ: Mary Sheffield sworn in as Detroitโs 76th mayor in historic ceremony
Read full article: โA new chapterโ: Mary Sheffield sworn in as Detroitโs 76th mayor in historic ceremonyFriday marked a milestone in the city of Detroit, as Mayor Mary Sheffield ceremonially took the oath of office at the Detroit Opera House, becoming the first woman elected mayor in the cityโs 321-year history.
Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 2 most popular races within days, sets new records
Read full article: Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 2 most popular races within days, sets new recordsThe Detroit Free Press Marathon is setting records for the third year in a row, with its two most popular races selling out days after registration opened.
Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals
Read full article: Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goalsPatrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.
Willow Run Airport completes major infrastructure upgrade with new $52 million taxiway
Read full article: Willow Run Airport completes major infrastructure upgrade with new $52 million taxiwayThe Wayne County Airport Authority has completed construction of a new $52 million taxiway at Willow Run Airport, marking a major upgrade to the airportโs infrastructure.
Road rage on I-94 near I-75 interchange escalates to shooting, police searching for suspect
Read full article: Road rage on I-94 near I-75 interchange escalates to shooting, police searching for suspectA traffic dispute on I-94 near Chene Street and the I-75 interchange escalated into a shooting, police said.
Family seeks answers after medical examiner rules postal workerโs death an accident in Allen Park
Read full article: Family seeks answers after medical examiner rules postal workerโs death an accident in Allen ParkThe Wayne County Medical Examiner has ruled the gruesome death of postal worker Nicholas Acker an accident, but it is of little consolation to his family and friends, who are demanding answers about what led to his gruesome death.
He went to Detroit bar to celebrate promotion. Now, family crushed by his death, brotherโs stabbing
Read full article: He went to Detroit bar to celebrate promotion. Now, family crushed by his death, brotherโs stabbingA man is dead, and his brother remains in critical condition following a violent attack outside a Detroit bar early Sunday morning.
Community leaders demand answers after deadly attack outside bar on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Community leaders demand answers after deadly attack outside bar on Detroitโs west sideA violent attack outside a Detroit bar on Sunday morning left one man dead and his brother in critical condition, prompting community leaders and law enforcement to address safety concerns in the area.
Hockey Hall of Famer, former Detroit Red Wings goalie, Glenn Hall, dies at 94
Read full article: Hockey Hall of Famer, former Detroit Red Wings goalie, Glenn Hall, dies at 94Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer and former Detroit Red Wings goalie, died Wednesday at a hospital in Stony Plain, Alberta. He was 94.
Woman in Critical Condition After Car Ignites Following Semi Truck Rear-End Collision in Detroit
Read full article: Woman in Critical Condition After Car Ignites Following Semi Truck Rear-End Collision in DetroitA woman was critically injured after her car caught fire following a rear-end collision with a semi truck in Detroit.
Detroit violent crime drops to lowest level in decades, homicides fall below 200 for first time since 1965
Read full article: Detroit violent crime drops to lowest level in decades, homicides fall below 200 for first time since 1965Detroit officials say the city saw a dramatic drop in violent crime in 2025, reaching levels not seen in decades and falling below 200 homicides for the first time since the mid-1960s.
Amon-Ra St. Brown delivers school supplies to Detroit students
Read full article: Amon-Ra St. Brown delivers school supplies to Detroit studentsDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown visited Durfee Elementary-Middle School on Jan. 6, distributing school supplies to more than 100 sixth-and seventh-grade students.