Megan Woods: I did genetic testing for breast cancer. Now Iโm sharing my journey to raise awareness
As a young woman who has grandmothers on both sides of her family whoโve battled breast cancer, I was blown away that there was a process that could tell whether you were at a higher risk for breast cancer.
12-year-old found wandering in Detroit reunited with mother
DETROIT โ Police have located the mother of a 12-year-old girl after she was found wandering Thursday night in Detroit. Police said the girl was found at about 9:45 p.m. in the 14300 block of Crescent Drive. Authorities said she has been completely mute and not communicating with officers. DPD is expected to release more information later Friday morning. More: local news coverage
Canton girl accused of stabbing grandmother to death with kitchen knife facing murder charges
Police say the grandmother, Cynthia Mosby of Canton, had custody of the teen. CANTON โ A 14-year-old Canton girl accused of stabbing and killing her 65-year-old grandmother is facing murder charges. Police say the grandmother, Cynthia Mosby of Canton, had custody of the teen. Charges against the teen were announced by the Wayne County Prosecutorโs Office on Saturday. On Feb. 21 the teen allegedly killed her grandmother by stabbing her multiple times with a kitchen knife.
Missing Ypsilanti girl was last seen at family memberโs house in Canton
CANTON, Mich. โ Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Donaeja Green is a resident of Ypsilanti. She was last seen at a family memberโs house in Canton on Dec. 31. Donaeja Green Details Age 15 Hair Brown, medium-length, braided Eyes Brown Other BracesAnyone with information should contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400. READ: More Missing in Michigan coverage
Driver accused of running red light in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girl
TAYLOR, Mich. โ A 12-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Taylor, according to officials. The crash happened early Wednesday morning at Northline and Telegraph roads. The girl was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling westbound on Northline Road. Update Feb. 5: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlThe vehicle was slowly crossing Telegraph Road when a car going southbound on Telegraph Road reportedly ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle, officials said. AdThe 12-year-old girl was given CPR at the scene and was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, where she was pronounced dead.
Detroit police seek missing 16-year-old girl
DETROIT โ Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl named Alleysia Johnson who was last seen around 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at her home in the 5000 block of Maxwell in Detroit. She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, and has a medium complexion with red hair. Johnson has a tattoo of a rose on her right forearm that features the name Latasha on it. A family member stated the teen struggles from a mental illness. Read more: Missing in Michigan reports
โThis is a heinous crimeโ -- 8-year-old Southfield girl fatally shot, brother facing charges
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ An 8-year-old girl who was shot Sunday evening at an apartment in Southfield died from her injuries Wednesday night. Gyasi Arnez Stribling, the victimโs 20-year-old brother, is now facing charges. Heโs accused of shooting Bailei Singleton at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road, between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in her head. Police said he allegedly fabricated a story and said Bailei had been shot during an attempted robbery.
Source: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment has died
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ An 8-year-old girl who was shot Sunday evening at an apartment in Southfield has died, a source told Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit on Thursday. The girl had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in her head. Police said her 20-year-old brother is the one who shot her. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. More: Southfield news
Local 4 News at 4 -- Jan. 4, 2021
Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:8-year-old girl shot at apartment complex -- What weโve learnedAn 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot Sunday evening at an apartment complex on 12 Mile Road in Southfield. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl was shot in her head and has undergone surgery. She remained in critical condition as of Monday morning.
8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment
Editor's note: Police originally reported the girl is 10 years old. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot Sunday evening at an apartment complex on 12 Mile Road in Southfield. UPDATE: Source: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment has diedThe shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl was shot in her head and has undergone surgery. She remained in critical condition as of Monday morning.
Police seek missing 13-year-old girl last seen at her Detroit home
DETROIT โ Police are seeking the publicโs help to locate a 13-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit on Tuesday afternoon. Jermila Stokes was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. at her residence in the 9000 block of Morang Avenue, Detroit police said. She left the home and hasnโt been seen or heard from since. The 13-year-old girl was last seen wearing a black coat with brown fur around the hood and gray sweatpants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Departmentโs 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Amid pandemic, Belgrade street kids find comfort at refuge
In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, a girl puts on her mask in Svratiste, or Roadhouse, Belgrade's first daily drop-in center for street children, in Serbia. For years, a small house tucked away in a Belgrade residential area has been an oasis of warmth and comfort for the Serbian capital's most vulnerable inhabitants - street children. The Roadhouse drop-in center has served the basic needs of hundreds of children who often have nowhere else to wash, warm up or properly eat. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
23-year-old Detroit woman missing for more than a week
DETROIT โ Detroit police are searching for a missing 23-year-old girl named Shakia Jones who was last seen around 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at her home in the 14000 block of Mack Avenue. Jones has not been seen or heard from since leaving the location. She is described as being between 4 feet, 11 inches to 5 feet tall, weighs 120 pounds and has a dark brown complexion. Jones was last seen wearing a black jacket, colorful leggings and tall knee high black boots. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Departmentโs 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Detroitโs east side
DETROIT โ Police are asking for the publicโs help to locate a missing 16-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday. Detroit police say Akiya Grandberry was last seen at 3:30 p.m. at her residence in the 12000 block of Maiden Street. The girl hasnโt been seen or heard from since, officials said. Grandberry is in good physical and mental condition, according to authorities. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Departmentโs 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
16-year-old girl fatally shot on Detroitโs east side
DETROIT โ A 16-year-old girl was killed Sunday night when she was shot during an argument. Police said it happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Beaconsfield Street, near Harper Avenue and Outer Drive. Police said the suspect exited the house and fired a shot into the home, striking the 16-year-old girl. She was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260.
Detroit police looking for missing 15-year-old girl who left home Wednesday
DETROIT โ Police are asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Ariel Wren left her home on Wednesday at 8 p.m. from the 2100 block of E. Canfield Street. She has a medium complexion and was last seen wearing a red bubble winter coat with a jean jacket and white T-shirt underneath with Blue Jean pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Departmentโs 7th Precinct Investigative Unit at (313) 596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. READ: More missing person coverage
7-year-old Detroit girl shot in head by drive-by shooter dies
DETROIT โ A 7-year-old girl who was shot by a drive-by shooter inside her Detroit home Wednesday night has died. Reginae Williams was reportedly shot while sitting on the couch and watching TV in her home at 3999 Bedford Street, near Outer Drive and Mack Avenue, at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. An unknown suspect drove by and fired numerous shots into the home, striking the girl in the back of the head, police said. The suspect reportedly circled the area prior to the shooting. Detroit police shared a video of the wanted vehicle, though it is difficult to see due to the image quality.
9-year-old Detroit girl shot by gun found in home
DETROIT โ Police say a 9-year-old girl was shot Tuesday around 3:40 p.m. in the 15000 block of Fordham in Detroit. According to an account from police, the girl was at home with a sibling when she found a gun inside. While handling the gun it discharged and struck her. She was taken to the hospital by her mother and is in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Departmentโs Ninth Precinct Investigative Unit at 313-596-5940.
2-year-old Detroit girl rushed to hospital after stray dog attacked her in Detroit home
DETROIT โ Police said a 2-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital after a dog attacked her inside her Detroit home. Police said the dog was a cane corso, a breed that can weigh up to 110 pounds when fully grown. The girl was inside her home when someone opened the door and the dog charged inside. The girl was rushed to a hospital. The girl is in critical condition and undergoing surgery, police said.
Detroit police looking for missing 16-year-old girl who left her grandmotherโs home with a friend
DETROIT โ Police are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl who left her grandmotherโs home with a female friend and has not been seen since. TaโMyiha Brock was last seen on Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. in the 14000 block of Mettetal Street. Officials said Brock has never left home before and not answered phone calls or text messages. Brock is described as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds. Anyone with information should contact Detroit Police Departmentโs 12th Precinct at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
3-year-old girl is in 'good conditionโ after being shot at Zap Zone in Lansing, police say
LANSING, Mich. โ A 3-year-old girl needed surgery and is in โgood conditionโ after being shot at a Zap Zone in Lansing, officials said. Eaton County Sheriffโs deputies were sent to the Zap Zone at 936 Mall Drive East in Delta Township on Tuesday for a report of shots being fired. Deputies were able to secure the scene and provide first aid to the girl who had been shot. Paramedics arrived and transported the girl to Sparrow Hospital for treatment. Police said as of Wednesday, the girl is out of surgery and in good condition.
Detroit police seek missing 17-year-old girl last seen at home on Carrie Street
DETROIT โ Police are seeking help to locate a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen at her Detroit home in September. Zsanais-Marie Walter was last seen by her mother at about 9 a.m. on Sept. 26 at their residence in the 20400 block of Carrie Street, officials said. The missing girl is describe as standing 4 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds and having brown eyes and purple, curly medium-length hair. She was last seen wearing a white crop top, ripped jeans, dark colored glasses and black, red and yellow Puma shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Departmentโs Eleventh Precinct at 313-596-1140 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroit police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who didnโt return home after saying sheโd โbe right backโ
DETROIT โ Police are looking for a missing 17-year-old girl who left her Detroit home on Wednesday and hasnโt been seen or heard from since. Breana Brantley left the area of Corbett Avenue in Detroit at 11 p.m. She told her mother that she was going to be right back and hasnโt returned. She is described as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 265 pounds. She was also wearing a red Value World apron and Blue Jeans. Anyone with information should contact Detroit Police Departmentโs Ninth Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Teen assumes Finland's PM post for a day in "Girls Takeover"
A 16-year-old girl has assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day in the Girls Takeover scheme part of the U.Ns Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality in the world. (Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva via AP)A 16-year-old girl ceremoniously assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day for the โGirls Takeoverโ program โ part of the U.N. International Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality. Girls, too, have a digital future, and that is why girls should have a voice in technology,โ Murto said. Girls Day on Sunday. ___This story corrects that Marin is Finland's third, not second, female prime minister.
Redford Township police seek missing 14-year-old girl
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Police have canceled the Emergency Missing Advisory for Kyara Shepherd Tuesday night. The Redford Police Department said she has been located. Original story:Police are asking for help finding a 14-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning in the area of Beech Daly and 5 Mile roads in Redford Township. Kyara Shepherd is described as Black, standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2500.
Redford Township police search for missing 13-year-old girl
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A 13-year-old girl has been missing since Tuesday in Redford Township, police announced Thursday morning. Aubrey Deshay Powell was last seen about 10 p.m. near Garfield and Margareta streets. She is described as standing 5 feet tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2500. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports
Detroit police: 16-year-old girl who left home after an argument found safe
DETROIT โ Police said a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen by her mother on Nov. 11 has been found safe. Akiya Grandberry left the house after an argument and hasnโt returned, police said. She was found safe Nov. 13. READ: More missing persons coverage
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
In this image made from video, a 3 year old girl is lifted into the air by a large kite during a kite festival in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. The wind slowed down and the girl was safely recovered by adults on the ground. (Credit: Dainese Hsu)
17-year-old girl arrested for driving drunk, leading Oakland County deputies on chase before crashing
PONTIAC, Mich. Officials said a 17-year-old girl led Oakland County deputies on a wild police chase through multiple neighborhoods on Monday morning. The 17-year-old girl was in the passengers seat and had vomit on her shirt and appeared to be intoxicated, police said. She then got back inside the SUV, went into the drivers seat and fled the scene. Police said the SUV was traveling recklessly, moving at a high speed and violating multiple traffic laws. READ: Drunk teenage girl crashes SUV after getting into drivers seat to flee traffic stop, police say
Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba
A girl wades towards her flooded home the day after the passing of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti on it's way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, where forecaster fear it could become a major hurricane. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
8-year-old killed by driver speeding on Conner Street in Detroit
DETROIT โ A tragedy involved an 8-year-old girl, who was walking on the sidewalk with her mother when a car hit and killed her. Owens is replaying the horrific details of a crash that killed 8-year-old Lauren Johnson Sunday afternoon at about 3:40 p.m. on Conner Street. โShe (the driver) was coming from the corner, she almost hit my niece at the corner, came flying. โPeople fly up and down this street with no regards to life,โ said Denice Hinson, who also witnessed the incident. You took an 8-year-old life and nobody can bring that baby back.
Richmond police looking for missing 12-year-old girl
Published: May 15, 2020, 11:48 pm Updated: May 25, 2020, 10:12 amRICHMOND, Mich. โ Police are looking for a 12-year-old girl who they said ran away from home. UPDATE: She has been located and the advisory has been cancelled. She was last seen in the 60000 block of Florence Drive in Richmond Friday at 4:30 p.m.Emmily Marie Handy is described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 131 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing cream color pajamas with red cardinal bird pattern and pink and black shoes, according to police. If you have any information call 911.
5-year-old in critical condition after being struck by SUV in Detroit
DETROIT โ A 5-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV in Detroit on Monday. Police said the girl was with her family at a liquor store near Plymouth and Evergreen roads. They were leaving the store about 5 p.m. when the girl ran into the street and was struck. The 76-year-old driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Missing 16-year-old girl found safe, Detroit police say
DETROIT โ A 16-year-old girl who went missing after she left home without permission Wednesday has been found safe, Detroit police said. Angel Montgomery went missing about 6 p.m. in the 8600 block of Whitcomb. Her parents said it is the first time she has ever left home without permission. She was found safe before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Detroit police seek missing 14-year-old girl who left home at 2 a.m.
DETROIT โ Detroit police are looking for a 14-year-old girl who left her home on the west side at 2 a.m. Thursday. Saniya Cole Blackโs mother said the girl took clothes with her from her home in the 9000 block of Evergreen Road. She is about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white coat with brown fur collar, burgundy stretch pants and Jordan gym shoes that are white, burgundy and black. Anyone who knows Saniyaโs location is asked to call the Detroit Police Departmentโs 6th Precinct at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Young girl impresses audience at Oakland University basketball game with rendition of National Anthem
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A 6-year-old girl from Macomb Township is wowing people with her rendition of the National Anthem. She started gaining attention when a video of her singing went viral. Olivia Scally, 6, sang the โStar-Spangled Bannerโ before an Oakland University womenโs basketball game against Milwaukee on Saturday. Watch the video above for the full report.
Detroit police seek missing 15-year-old girl
DETROIT โ Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen at her Detroit home on Halloween. According to police, Tiara Washington disappeared after leaving her home in the 15700 block of Auburn Street in Detroit to go to school. The teenโs parents say she went to school in the Oak Park area Thursday and never returned. Police say there has been communication with the teen through social media since she disappeared, but no one has been able to locate her. Washington was last seen wearing black jeans, a blue jean jacket, and a white shirt with her hair pulled back into a ponytail.
Detroit police seek help in locating missing 15-year-old girl
DETROIT โ Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen at 10 p.m. Monday at her home in the 16000 block of Manning Street. The mother of Adaisia Thompson said she walked out of the home and left in a dark-colored vehicle and has not returned since. Thompson is described as 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket and blue jeans. Anyone with information about Thompson is asked to call Detroit Police Department's Ninth Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Girl, 14, shot inside her home on Detroit's west side, police say
DETROIT โ A 14-year-old girl was shot while sitting in her living room Sunday night on Detroitโs west side. Police said her home, near Seven Mile and Meyers roads, was not the intended target. A neighbor told police he saw at least three men running from the area. The girl, who was struck in the temple, was rushed to the hospital. Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit.com for updates on this developing story.
Saying yes to romance hard with babies
This year, as the holiday approached, I realized my idea of romance has changed drastically over the years. With marriage, romance is harder to come by. And now we have babies, which means more to clean and less time to share the love with each other. For my husband, romance is pretty basic. As long as I sneak a few to my husband, I think romance lives on in our house.
Celebrating Local 4's favorite dads
DETROIT โ Members of the Local 4 family salute their dads in celebration of Father's Day. It's one of my favorite days of the year and it's been our tradition for over 20 years! He instilled in me a great work ethic, leadership skills, the importance of giving back to the community and to believe I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Happy Father's Day, Dad. My father went on to baptize his grand children, along with thousands of other children [This was his favorite part of the job].