Ally Financial is teaming up with Detroit’s own Buddy’s Pizza with cash prizes hidden in select boxes.

A local nonprofit is using some unusual help to clean up a wooded area in Romeo -- goats.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts say many men are still struggling in silence.

Mother’s Day shopping is expected to hit a record high this year.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and for a lot of people, it’s a beautiful day of brunch, flowers, and quality time with the moms and mother figures in our lives -- a day to celebrate the women who raised us. But for some people, this weekend is a bit complicated.

You can buy it at a gas station, and doctors say it is becoming seriously addictive. It is called 7-OH, short for 7-Hydroxymitragynine.

Detroit’s next generation of artists is getting ready for a big night on one of the city’s most iconic stages.

We’re learning more about a suspected hantavirus outbreak that happened at sea.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thousands of people struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, but many still feel like they can’t talk about things like that.

The United States is stepping in to protect global shipping.

A local group is spreading a simple yet powerful message: you are not alone.

The Great Lakes are a summer vacation spot, but there’s also a threat that our state is trying to protect the lakes from. Those are invasive species.

Spirit Airlines is out of business, leaving people forced to book extra days in hotels and try to get their money back for their canceled flights. While this may have come as a shock to people at the airport, Spirit has been struggling for some time.

The Great Lakes are a living system that reacts to whatever we do. Between shipping and tourism, the lakes generate billions of dollars for our economy.

Police have launched “Operation Ghost Rider,” which means officers are riding in unmarked cars and looking for distracted drivers to pull over.

Who among the fast food mascots would win in a fight?

Now that April is behind us, May brings more than just flowers. Something else is popping up in forests all across Michigan: the hunt is on for the morel mushroom.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month is about encouraging people to speak up and share their mental health stories.

And while many feel new startups might belong in San Francisco or New York, that’s changing. Digital tools are making it possible to launch and run a business from anywhere, and many are looking at places like Michigan.

The Warren Police Department is closing a dangerous gap in domestic violence protection.

This Sunday at Ford Field, the stadium will be packed with people climbing stairs for a very important reason.

Detroit has been on a run for a few years. And it is only picking up speed.

Decades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.

If you are out on the roads today, be aware that law enforcement is watching, and you might not even know it.

Michigan State University researchers are trying to help little ones move.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and if you have a loved one with autism, you know how hard it can be to get help.

Friday wraps up National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and we want to make sure it doesn’t go by without talking about why it matters.

The Detroit Institute of Arts has an entire exhibit filled with paintings, photographs, pottery and jewelry hanging on the walls, all of it made by kids from Detroit schools.

Michigan set a new recycling milestone for the fifth straight year. According to EGLE, the state’s recycling rate is up to 26%. It’s close to the goal of 30% by the year 2029.

Most of us don’t think too hard about where our grandparents came from, but for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Michiganders, that family history could be worth a second passport.

This week is National Volunteer Week -- a time to celebrate the people who show up for their communities and encourage more to join them.

The war in Iran is now hitting closer to home, right at the grocery store.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now may be the perfect time.

Wednesday could be a historic day for Detroit.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.

It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child until they turn 18, according to a new report from Lending Tree. It is the first time that number has ever crossed the $300,000 mark.

Detroit has been included in the Michelin Guide, which is one of the most prestigious food guides in the entire world.

Michigan ranks 44th in the country in reading. Only 4 in 10 Fourth Graders are reading at grade level. And more than 60% of Third Graders did not pass the state reading exam.

The Catholic faith is declining in Metro Detroit, and it has been for a while. Last November, the Archdiocese announced a major effort to reshape the Church’s future here.

It’s the conversation many parents keep putting off: what are your kids actually doing online?

There are now eight confirmed cases across two counties -- seven in Washtenaw and one in Monroe.

It’s been nearly a week since Mayor Mary Sheffield’s first State of the City address, and we are breaking down several new programs and initiatives to help grow the city.

A new $50 billion plan for Belle Isle would transform the island into a special economic zone with high-income housing, shopping, and about 50,000 residents.

Seasonal allergies don’t just cause sneezing and congestion—they may also be tied to mental health struggles.

April is Stress Awareness Month. Whether it’s work or family, can you identify the people in your life who make you more stressed?

While hot dogs go with baseball, pizza goes with Detroit. When someone visits the city and asks for food recommendations, Buddy’s is usually on that list. Now, there are changes on the way for the pizza chain and the original creator of Detroit-style pizza.

Tax Day is on April 15, and most of you have filed your taxes. If not, we want to help.

Detroit’s first female mayor gave her first State of the City address Tuesday night, laying out ambitious plans from education to crime and housing to neighborhoods.

A new survey is shedding light on how Detroiters feel about artificial intelligence being used to help run city services -- and the results are mixed.

There is a bold new plan that would turn one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks into a city within a city.

A new list revealed the five types of cars that are most likely to be stolen in Michigan.

One year ago, a devastating ice storm brought Northern Michigan to its knees.

It’s been one year since the ice storm that took out trees, closed roads, and knocked out power, cell phone service and internet for days.

It’s Women’s History Month, and this weekend, female founders and entrepreneurs are coming together to inspire one another and highlight all of the important work being done in Detroit.

A big effort is happening on Thursday for National Donate Life Month.

On Wednesday, we dug deeper into energy efficiency and the jobs it’s bringing to Southeastern Michigan.

The Great Lakes shipping season is officially back.

If you factor in the cost to plow and salt, then add in what it may cost to repair all the potholes after the freeze-thaw cycle, the Michigan Department of Transportation says it was one of the most expensive winters in the last 20 years.

Now to an important discussion on a growing health concern here in the U.S. -- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Are you driving one of the most commonly stolen cars in Michigan? The National Insurance Crime Bureau is out with its list for the past year.

If you’re traveling in the near future, how do you navigate all of this?

Hospitals and urology clinics report an uptick in vasectomy appointments around March Madness, the annual college basketball tournament.

Warren police say the department has fielded six alleged “swatting” calls in the past couple of weeks, each reporting violent crimes that required a heavy police response.

Gas prices across the country hit a two-and-a-half-year high this week, and overnight, Michigan saw another jump.

Spring is near, and so is bear season.

Last year, Americans bet about $148 billion on sports — up nearly 24 percent, and now you can bet on almost anything online.

According to DTW, security wait times are relatively short. It’s about five minutes to get through security at the Evans Terminals, and it’s about two minutes at the McNamara Terminal. Now, as to why there are so many delays and cancellations, it’s a one-two punch.

All week long, Local 4 is helping you survive pothole season.

On Wednesday, we will get the Consumer Price Index, which is the official read on how much things cost. But you don’t need someone telling you prices are rising. You can see it when you hit the grocery store and at the pump.

We’re coming off Consumer Protection Week and getting a better idea of the issues affecting Michiganders the most.

It’s a trip to the history books with the help of Janine Lanza, an associate professor of history at Wayne State University.

Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is back in court as his attorneys try to get the criminal case against him thrown out.

Usually, we’re telling the kids to get off the phones and tablets, and that too much screen time can turn their brains to mush. However, using tech could actually help brain health in older adults.

Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the city’s Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety.

Early Tuesday morning, the moon will go red and we will witness a total lunar eclipse.

Saeed Khan, associate professor of teaching in Near Eastern studies and research fellow for the Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University, joined Local 4 Live to help us understand the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Middle East.

A project could soon change Detroit’s landscape.

The aquahacking challenge is a free program challenging students, researchers and professionals to safeguard the Great Lakes and Lake St. Lawrence.

Michigan’s 2025 high school graduation rate reached a record high, according to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State address Wednesday night.

A job fair mashup that aims to solve two problems at once will soon be held in Metro Detroit.

According to a study from the transportation nonprofit TRIP, potholes cost the average Michigan driver about $750 in extra car repairs, or nearly $6 billion statewide.

Housing costs remain a major challenge for families. And if you’re building a home, those costs could be even higher.

Lawmakers in Michigan are holding a town hall on Monday on a subject that is on the minds of so many parents: How to make sure their children are safe online.

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but not all of them.

Bipartisan lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a bill to address housing affordability by expediting housing development approvals.

There is less than two months until you need to file your taxes. The deadline for individual returns is April 15.

A new report found good news is on the horizon when it comes to employment, wages and income.

In just a few months, Metro Detroit’s biggest used book and media sale will get underway.

February is heart month, and it’s a perfect time to talk about something that can affect pregnant women -- the risk of stroke.

Five years ago, the NCAA began allowing college athletes to make Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) money. Now, high school athletes can do the same.

The “help wanted” sign is up, and the City of Detroit is doing its part.

There’s a big opportunity for contractors and small businesses across Michigan at Detroit Metro Airport.

Data centers are growing fast, and the impact on nearby housing markets is a mixed bag.

We’re shining our Trade Up spotlight on a program at a local community college that’s taking applications.

We know Valentine’s Day is about more than gifts, so we had a conversation about strengthening your relationships.

It’s been almost a year since a massive ice storm hit Northern Michigan, causing huge damage.

If you’re in the market for a car, you might be experiencing some sticker shock.

Michigan schools are cracking down on phone distraction in the classroom.

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is recovering in Treviso, Italy, after a scary crash.