Even WDIV’s own vice president and general manager, Bob Ellis, has been caught up in the chaos. Ellis joined Local 4 Live from LaGuardia Airport in New York City, where he has been delayed on his trip back to Detroit.

Researchers at Michigan State University are looking into ways to make our roads safer.

Meet the alligator that was found in a Detroit home in November.

It’s Giving Tuesday -- a day to make a real difference in people’s lives.

There’s a push to increase the number of children enrolled in free pre-K in Michigan.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday over DTE’s application for approval of contracts for a massive AI data center in Saline Township.

As we enter the final month of 2025, we’re getting a better idea of how Michigan’s economy is looking in the new year.

With recent foodborne illness outbreaks, a registered dietitian nutritionist from Henry Ford Health highlighted how families can stay safe and what to know about the outbreaks.

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most eagerly awaited meals of the year, which can put a lot of pressure on the person in the kitchen.

Two major Macomb County cities are joining forces in the event of an emergency.

According to the National Retail Federation, 187 million Americans plan to shop the Thanksgiving weekend, with 130 million Americans shopping on Black Friday.

A task force assembled to reduce gun violence in Michigan released a report of recommendations on Monday.

We are getting a detailed look at the city’s home repair efforts and how the Gilbert Family Foundation’s Detroit home repair fund has helped homeowners.

Liam Duncan won the championship and will represent Southeast Michigan at the national championships in Salt Lake City, Utah, next March.

One of the biggest events in Detroit all year will be underway one week from today.

Earlier this year, the church revealed the global Catholic population is growing -- up more than 1.4 billion Catholics.

A Michigan lawmaker is taking action to keep weight loss products out of teens’ hands.

An annual tradition will happen on Thursday in Detroit to help end youth homelessness.

If you’re budgeting for that big Thanksgiving dinner, it’s actually going to cost you less this year.

The season of giving is almost here, and scammers can definitely take advantage of the generosity surrounding this time of year.

As the holiday season approaches, many moms can feel stressed.

The House is preparing to vote Wednesday on a bill to end the 43-day-long government shutdown.

Engineers at the University of Michigan are working on a new timing system that would reduce the number of times you get stopped at intersections.

Now is a good time to start thinking about protecting your home for what’s to come as winter approaches.

A program aimed at helping mothers and new families is expanding into Wayne County.

Christmas is 45 days away, and we’re getting a better idea of how the holiday shopping season is shaping up in Michigan.

While the government shutdown is ongoing, airports are dealing with another day of delays and cancellations.

Some families relying on SNAP benefits can expect to start getting their benefits in two days, but it won’t be a full payment.

Ever since we started our Trade Up series, we’ve had our eyes opened to amazing opportunities in the skilled trades at all levels.

Voters in Detroit elected Mary Sheffield as the city’s first woman mayor.

To break down the election results, Orlando Bailey, executive director of Outlier Media, Sheila Cockrel, a former Detroit City Council member and longtime political consultant and Mario Marrow of Mario Marrow and Associates joined Local 4 for a roundtable discussion.

Detroiters will head to the polls Tuesday and decide who will be the next leader of the city.

Voters in communities across Metro Detroit will head to the polls on Tuesday with many voting on millages and proposals to fund police, fire departments and schools.

Local 4’s Nick Monacelli put a panel together and asked Gen Z voters what they want to see in a new leader, what they want in terms of public transit, how to attract more young people in the city and frustrations they have.

A new poll suggests parents can do more to encourage their children to play.

The government shutdown is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan this weekend.

Cedar Point is set to open its latest attraction, “Siren’s Curse,” this weekend and before the public got a chance to experience it, April Morton took a test ride.

Cedar Point is set to unveil its latest attraction, “Siren’s Curse,” this weekend and before the public got a chance to experience it, April Morton took a test ride.