The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is calling for an end to abortion coverage in the medical plans for veterans and their families.

A lot of boaters are hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office marine unit is out in full force to keep everyone safe.

Thousands of people are heading to the water and beaches to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

Belle Isle has reached max capacity and is closed to vehicles until 6:10 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

An air quality alert has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan on Independence Day.

Heat index values will soar into the 90s from Friday and through the holiday weekend

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s event.

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First lady Melania Trump visited sick patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday.

Changes in the form of higher humidity, hotter temperatures, and better rain chances may impact part of your holiday weekend.

According to AAA, more than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Here's what to know about legally setting off fireworks in Michigan during Fourth of July celebrations.

With the celebration of Independence Day soon approaching on Fourth of July, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that it’s not allowed to send fireworks in the mail.

There will be additional marine deputy patrols on Oakland County lakes over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Macy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.

President Donald Trump’s latest tariff on Chinese products may impact the most American holiday of all, the Fourth of July.

Two people were injured in two separate incidents on Commerce Township lakes on the Fourth of July.

Authorities say shark attacks have disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at Texas' South Padre Island.

The Fourth of July will forever be remembered as America’s birthday, but it’s also the birthday of a salad that Americans absolutely adore: the Caesar salad!

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

It's 100 years since the Caesar salad is said to have been invented on the Fourth of July at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico.

Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months.

We’re just a few days away from the Fourth of July holiday, and many will start firing up the grill. Before you light up a grilling expert from Certified Angus Beef has some tips, to on how to make the perfect “smash burger.”

Metro Detroit weather forecast for July 1, 2024, and beyond.

Sunshine returns on this Sunday with cooler temps and less humid air.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up.

Residents living on Snowden Street said they've been dealing with continuous water main breaks, with one as recent as the Fourth of July.

Police are looking for two people after a man was stabbed to death in Ypsilanti on the Fourth of July.

New York and the nation’s capital once again wowed the country with scintillating shows.

A firework display in a West Michigan city went awry this week when at least one of the fireworks erratically shot into the crowd, causing some injuries.

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The latest edition of Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition is back this Fourth of July -- here’s how and when you can watch.

The laser show is scheduled to take place over Lake Superior at the town’s Lower Harbor.

Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will have increased patrols on county lakes over the 4th of July holiday as part of Operation Dry Water.

Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if you’re going to be lighting off fireworks, you’ll need some patriotic songs to go along.

With a flood of visitors and tourists expected, officials in the nation’s capital are mobilizing additional police officers and dozens of teams of civilian peacekeepers in an attempt to keep rising violent crime rates from marring the holiday weekend.

With the Fourth of July one week away, it’s important to remember to prioritize food safety while cooking and grilling outdoors to prevent foodborne illness.

Hear how to help your pets not have a stressful holiday weekend

The condiment, called Pepsi Colachup, will be available at a sampling cart in section 139 when the Tigers play the A’s on July 4.

Fourth of July is nearly here, and it’s time for the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront.

Airbnb announced an anti-party crackdown in Michigan during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday weekends.

The Ann Arbor Jaycees have announced changes to this year's Fourth of July Parade.

A couple vanished 45 years ago while flying their own plane from an airport in Macomb County to meet up with one of their sons in Northern Michigan on the Fourth of July.

The playground at a Clinton Township elementary school is destroyed, and fireworks are to blame. A new surveillance video that was just released shows a group of young men shooting off fireworks, causing a fire outside of Erie Elementary.

Mourners are remembering three of the seven people killed by the gunman who opened fire on a July Fourth parade near Chicago.

In the midst of the chaos of a Chicago-area parade massacre, a woman walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.

A Detroit native was attending the Highland Park Fourth of July parade on Monday and was one of the many that were injured.

Police say that a seventh person has died as a result of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

Thousands of people across Metro Detroit are relieved Monday night that the rain stayed away long enough to light off fireworks like the one over in Clawson.

The fear and worry in the northern Chicago suburbs start to fade as police found a person of interest in the deadly Fourth of July parade shooting. Within hours, police identified 22-year-old Robert Crimo III as a person of interest.

Highland Park’s police chief said the 22-year-old man identified as a person of interest in the shooting that killed at least six people, wounded at least 30 and send hundreds of people fleeing from an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been taken into custody. Police earlier Monday said Robert E. Crimo III should be considered armed and dangerous. The city's police chief says he was pulled over by an officer on Monday evening after a brief pursuit. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman used a high-powered rifle that was recovered at the scene.

It’s a new email scam, and millions in Michigan are being targeted. If you’ve collected unemployment, you may receive an email that appears to be from UIA asking for personal information. However, if you look closely, you may notice misspellings.

With pandemic restrictions gone, we saw the fireworks returned in Detroit last week, and Monday night, it’s Clawson’s turn. City leaders there have played it safe for two years, but now they’re ready for things to get back to normal. We’ve got a lot of people for the much-anticipated event many have been waiting for.

Protestors gathered at the state’s capital on Monday blocking a Fourth of July parade that was happening in Downtown Lansing.

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

On Monday morning around 10 a.m., a fourth of July parade was interrupted by gunshots.

As important as the meaning behind a holiday is the food present when celebrating it. And on the Fourth of July, a good backyard spread is essential.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

After plenty of sunshine working throughout the end of the weekend, we’re going to keep the dry weather around through the evening and overnight hours tonight.

For the 30th year, The Henry Ford and Detroit Symphony Orchestra continues the Fourth of July tradition.

The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations.

With the July 4 holiday weekend upon us, your neighbors are probably lighting off fireworks, and it’s perfectly legal. Each year police departments are flooded with callers complaining about people lighting off fireworks. So what exactly are the rules?

A golf course in Livingston County has been forced to close after a fire destroyed almost everything inside the clubhouse.

Dry weather conditions have sparked fears over the use of fireworks in Metro Detroit ahead of the holiday weekend.

The main union for Atlantic City casino workers has reached agreements on new contracts with four casinos, avoiding a threatened strike.

Michigan passed new fireworks laws a few years back -- so let’s just brush up on what you need to know from LARA:

The Fourth of July is next Monday, and preparations are already underway, including a slew of fireworks displays and other festive events. Additionally, you’ll want to do your part to keep your dogs safe during this exciting time.

Airbnb announced a temporary ban on all parties and events in listings globally in August 2020. The temporary ban has reportedly proved effective, so the company has announced the ban will now be their official policy.

What you need to know before you head Downtown for the 2022 Detroit Ford Fireworks.

After a tumultuous few years due to the pandemic, Downtown Detroit’s best firework show is back to light the skies before the Fourth of July.

The annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade is coming back to Tree Town but it’s going to be a little different.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

With fewer flights, more passengers and historically high gasoline prices, the cost of flying is skyrocketing as the summer travel season gets underway.

If you’ve been scrolling around on social media this month, then you may have noticed that over the Fourth of July weekend, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg was riding on some sort of wakeboard on a lake with an American flag in tow.

One person has been charged in connection with the murder of a Chesterfield Township man who was shot during a Fourth of July celebration, police said.

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

Another Fourth of July holiday has passed, and again, it was an explosive one. I’m talking about the sky in your neighborhood, of course.

Officials say 34 people drowned in the Great Lakes this year as of the Fourth of July.

Officials say 34 people drowned in the Great Lakes this year as of the Fourth of July.

A Chesterfield Township man was murdered during a Fourth of July celebration, and police arrested two people after finding the man lying in a front yard, according to authorities.

Ypsilanti is not missing out on Sunday’s celebrations and will be holding its own Fourth of July display.

Accordingly, today, the Fourth of July, becomes hot as a firecracker. This morning will be mild. This afternoon will be hot and more humid. There is a slight chance most areas will be dry. Tonight will be warm and muggy. High heat and humidity stick around tomorrow and the next day before a better chance of showers and thunderstorms occurs mid-week.

Welcome to Saturday night and Fourth of July Weekend, Motown!

Welcome to Saturday and Fourth of July Weekend, Motown!

It feels like summer, again, Saturday with higher temperatures and beautiful sunshine. Clouds are thrown in, and some of them will produce a few isolated showers. It becomes drier tonight and mild. Hotter weather returns Sunday and early next week with a better chance of rain afterward.

There will be abundant sunshine on Saturday. It will be crisp in the morning and warm in the afternoon. The humidity will be tolerable but a bit higher later tonight with mild conditions. Tomorrow will be hotter with the higher heat and humidity staying a couple days after the holiday weekend.

Summer is officially here, and Michiganders are planning to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) has issued tips on how to care for your dogs this season as well as the upcoming holiday.

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Refreshing air remains over Detroit and Southeast Michigan Friday evening. It will be cool and lovely Friday night and Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon will have abundant sunshine and it gets warmer. Then, it will be hotter for the Fourth of July and early next week.

Many people like to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.

Many stores are offering big sales this Fourth of July weekend but there are some sales you should avoid.

If you’re planning to enjoy Michigan’s beautiful outdoor offerings this holiday weekend, here are some tips to help you plan ahead and celebrate safely.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

Add more colors to your shades of patriotism

For some advice on how to be a “Grill Hero," we spoke to Chef Greg Antioho, the Executive Chef at Smith & Co. According to him, there are three distinct areas we need to focus on to create perfection on the grill.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.