A covert law enforcement operation in Metro Detroit this week led to the arrest of more than 20 people in connection with human trafficking–related activity, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
With the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and sidewalks.
Many residents woke up to neighborhood roads still covered in snow, making school drop-offs and commuting difficult. Residents are encouraged to check with their local municipality for specific snow emergency rules and to stay patient as crews work to clear roads.
Another round of accumulating snow is expected in Metro Detroit on Friday, with widespread and steady snowfall expected throughout the afternoon.
Several Michigan counties are under winter weather alerts as more snow is expected heading into the weekend, with up to 7 inches of snow possible in some areas.
A 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.
A 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.
Metro Detroit received much more snow Wednesday night than forecasted, keeping plow crews busy across the region.
The snowfall in Southeast Michigan on Wednesday was much heavier than expected, leading to hundreds of school closures and a messy morning commute throughout the region.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for several Michigan counties as more snow is expected on Thursday and into the weekend.
Metro Detroit saw a lot more snow than expected on Wednesday, with many waking up to snow continuing to fall Thursday morning.
There are 18 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts due to the chance of accumulating snow.
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Overnight skies will turn mostly cloudy with light rain developing by Wednesday morning. Any rain will quickly mix and then change over to snow showers.
This cloudiness, influenced by the Great Lakes, results in only about 40% of possible sunshine, impacting the circadian rhythm and mental health of residents.
Rain returns this evening with record warmth on tap Friday morning. Wintry precipitation works its way back this weekend.
Before Olympic dreams dance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis this week, Metro Detroiters Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik sharpen each other in Novi.
A woman was critically injured after her car caught fire following a rear-end collision with a semi truck in Detroit.
Metro Detroit is headed for an unusually mild end to the workweek, with temperatures expected to surge to near-record levels by Friday, while cooler air lingers across the Thumb and parts of Southwestern Ontario.
A Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, and Monroe counties in Southeast Michigan. Visibility will drop to one-quarter mile or less at times, especially along and south of the I-69 corridor.
Metro Detroit’s courts are preparing for a busy start to 2026, with six high-profile criminal trials scheduled in the first three months.
Metro Detroit will see light snow and cold temperatures overnight into New Year’s Day, with slick road conditions and chilly wind chills expected. See the full 7-day forecast and weather impacts from Local 4’s 4Warn Weather team.
As temperatures continue to drop, the city of Detroit is activating an overnight shelter and warming centers for residents.
Gusty winds and slick roads continue across southeast Michigan on this Monday. It has been a day marked by sharp temperature swings, snow squalls and hazardous travel conditions. A Wind Advisory will remain in effect through 9 p.m.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport issued a ground delay on Monday as snow squalls and high winds hit the region, causing widespread flight disruptions during the busy holiday travel rush.
DTE Energy is warning customers across Southeast Michigan to prepare for additional power outages as strong winds move through the region following last week’s ice storm.
The storm will bring widespread rain, strong to potentially damaging winds, rapidly falling temperatures, snow squalls and a risk of flash freezing, creating impacts on roads, air travel and the power infrastructure across Southeast Michigan.
A strong storm system will sweep across the Midwest late Saturday night through Monday, bringing rain, strong winds, falling temperatures and a risk of power outages across Southeast Michigan.
A former employee of a Metro Detroit moving services business is accused of misappropriating funds and transferring the company’s money to her personal accounts.
The freezing rain that created hazardous travel across Southeast Michigan earlier Friday has moved out of the region, allowing conditions to steadily improve through the afternoon.
We have declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit for the first half of the day on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
A former employee of a Metro Detroit moving services business is accused of misappropriating funds and transferring the company’s money to her personal accounts.
This Christmas Eve could mark the start of a very happy holiday for someone, as the Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion.
We have declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit for the first half of the day on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
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It is Christmas Eve. While most of the holiday itself will bring relatively quiet weather, travelers should stay alert to a developing wintry system that could cause problems late Christmas night into Friday morning.
Southeast Michigan is heading into the Christmas holiday with generally quiet weather, though travelers will want to stay alert for a potential wintry mix late in the week, especially for any travel Friday morning.
For many in Metro Detroit, a snowy backdrop on Christmas morning is part of the holiday tradition. But historical climate records suggest that this scene is more the exception than the rule.
Metro Detroit heads into the final weekend before Christmas with temperatures below normal and a stretch of mostly quiet, cold weather. Light snow showers taper off Friday evening as winds slowly diminish.
Rain arrives on Thursday, and temperatures will plummet at night and into Friday, which could cause some problems on the commute to work or school on Friday morning.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday night through Friday morning in Metro Detroit.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan hosted its annual ‘Snowpile’ event -- a free gift giveaway for patients who are hospitalized and their families.
School closings and dangerous driving conditions are possible this Friday around Metro Detroit. Here's why and what timing to expect.
There will be a rapid thaw over the next 48 hours in Metro Detroit, with widespread rainfall expected on Thursday. As a possible flash freeze is expected, the Friday morning commute would be tricky.
Three prominent men from Metro Detroit are accused of openly discussing being pedophiles during graphic chats about young boys, according to the FBI.
A judge postponed making a decision on bond for David Taylor, a Metro Detroit church leader facing federal forced labor charges, requesting additional FBI reports before ruling.
Metro Detroit is enduring an unusually cold stretch to start the week, part of one of the coldest openings to December in decades for parts of Southeast Michigan.
The Jewish community in Metro Detroit is coming together in grief following a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
The four suspects are accused of using the cash for luxury shopping, captured on security cameras at Somerset Collection after the robbery.
The Cass Technical High School football team was stretching and getting loose before a November practice when a buzz filled the room. It quickly turned to shock, then to wild cheers.