MOTOR CITY

Two members of the Biden administration that have been tasked with aiding talks between the Big Three automakers and the striking United Auto Workers union are no longer planning to arrive in Detroit early this week as previously expected.

On Sep. 2, 1902, just six years after Henry Ford created his first automobile, the Motor City experienced its first deadly car incident.

Detroit classic car club ready for Woodward Dream Cruise

The pay-per-view event will be held on Saturday (Aug. 5) at 7 p.m. inside Ford Field, where the last pay-per-view occurred during Wrestlemania 23 in 2007.

Events for weekend of August 4-6.

Big event will be held Saturday at Ford Field

If there is something that Eminem loves (besides Mom’s Spaghetti) it’s surprising fans at concerts that are not his.

“Get ready Ann Arbor, we’re comin’ for ya! Hatching late ‘23/early ‘24!” the Detroit-based eatery said on social media.

Taylor Moore and Monday qualifier Peter Kuest shot 8-under 64s to share the first-round lead in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Nowhere else will you find garages from the city to the suburbs with hot rods, classics, or high-end sports cars. Now you can see “What’s in the Garage” thanks to Christy McDonald on Local 4+, or streaming platform.

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+.

Detroit’s historic Fisher Building has a new majority owner.

Detroit’s NBA team has announced a retail collaboration with Motown Records.

The day just couldn't have been better as racing returned to the streets of Downtown Detroit with Jefferson Avenue and the Riverfront seeing speeds up to 200 miles per hour.

The fans of Taylor Swift are gearing up for her two performances in Detroit, but they are not the only people excited for the pop star.

With recent temperatures, it makes sense why many Metro Detroiters are getting excited for patio season.

The Artwork of Detroit Youth will be on full display when the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear, returns to the city in June.

The Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear has announced its 2023 weekend entertainment lineup.

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Burbank, California, to sit on the “Happy Place Sofa” with none other than THE Jennifer Hudson.

A Detroit delegation is concluding its visit to Kansas City for the NFL Draft, leaving with valuable insights for next year’s event in the Motor City.

Traffic was so bad in Detroit last year that one study found the city to have some of the highest odds of drivers being late.

Claressa Shields will fight Hanna Gabriels for the women’s world middleweight championship on June 3, bringing boxing to Little Caesars Arena for the first time since it opened in 2017.

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

Detroit was named the third-least safe driving city out of major U.S. cities.

Marvin Jones moved his wife and five children from Miami to San Diego and planned to sign with an NFL team on the West Coast.

The Great Lakes Water Authority says its regional system is “near capacity” as potentially severe storms approach Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.

What’s popping? Today is National Popcorn Lover’s Day and what “butter” way to celebrate than to enjoy a delicious bowl of your favorite snack. Ronier Golightly and Trever Jackson from Motor City Popcorn joined “Live In The D” host Tati Amare and guest co-host Jasen Magic to give popcorn lover’s new ways to zhuzh up their snack.

The Motor City isn't just known for cars -- it's apparently the "pizza capital of the Midwest."

The winter weather held off for Back Alley Bikes’ annual Bike the Blizzard fundraiser in Detroit on Sunday.

When the name Jeff Beck comes up in conversation, it’s not typical for an average person to think of the ties the famous guitarist has with Detroit rock city.

A Frenchman's love for his Ford Fiesta, and curiosity about the human relationship with cars, sent him on a trip all the way to the Motor City.

Josh Allen threw a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs late in the first half and Buffalo beat the Cleveland Browns 31-23 after the NFL moved the Bills’ home game to Detroit due to several feet of snow blanketing western New York.

The Motor City is one of the best travel destinations in the whole world, according to TravelLemming.com.

Local 4 News morning anchor Evrod Cassimy is leaving WDIV after spending nine years in the Motor City. Here's a look at his time in Detroit.

The annual Motor City Comic Con is drawing comic fans from across Michigan to Metro Detroit this weekend and will feature some fan-favorite displays.

The Detroit Auto Show returned with a new date and look after a three-year hiatus, and organizers are trying to gauge how many people attended the nine day long event.

A Detroit restaurant is gaining some much-deserved national attention.

Actress and singer talks about her new talk show.

The massive expansion of the Stellantis plant on Detroit’s east side has sparked concerns about pollution, especially with people living near the plant’s paint shop.

A Detroit restaurant is gaining some much-deserved national attention.

The Detroit Lions got historical contributions from Aidan Hutchinson and Amon-Ra St. Brown to overcome a second-half surge by the Washington Commanders for a 36-27 victory to improve to 1-1 on the season.

Information for car lovers as the auto show takes over Detroit Sept. 17 - 25.

The launch of a new car model is always exciting. Maybe it’s because my dad was an autoworker, I grew up in the Motor City and my last name is Carr. Also, I’ve owned 21 different cars since I started driving 35 years ago. That’s a lot of cars.

Woodward Avenue was packed Friday night as Dream Cruise weekend kicked off. The event always draws massive crowds along Woodward Avenue, and you might be surprised by who you run into while checking things out.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rides again this weekend and Kenny Chesney rocks Ford Field with friends.

Vinyl, as in records and albums, has seen a rebirth in popularity in recent years, and it even has its own day. Tomorrow is National Vinyl Record Day, and to commemorate the day, a coveted vinyl album highlighting Detroit music talent will be released. We’re talking about Sponge, Mike Skill from The Romantics, and more.

Episode one of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring the Detroit Lions aired Tuesday night, and it taught us a lot about our football team and the direction it’s going in.

Tony Hawk is known worldwide, not just for what he can do with a skateboard, but for his skateboard project that has given over $10 million to 600 skatepark projects, including right here in Detroit.

The Spirit of Detroit is being used to transform the alleys in a few neighborhoods into works of art.

The Rocket Mortgage Classic, nestled between the British Open and FedEx Cup playoffs, could have been a tournament to skip for all of the world’s best players.

Eric Benét is a household name. Hit songs like, “Spend My Life With You”, “Love Don’t Love Me”, and “Never Want To Live Without You”, can guarantee a sing-along. The R&B singer is back in Detroit and joined Tati on today’s episode of “Live In The D” to talk about his upcoming film projects and his performance in the D tonight.

Let’s take a look at radio personalities from the 20th and 21st centuries who have helped shape the radio community.

No doubt car warranties have gotten a bad reputation.

When the league first announced the lottery, the Detroit Pistons, to many fans, got hosed, as experts believed this year’s draft was a four-person race featuring Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Jaden Ivey.

The Detroit Pistons have selected Purdue Boilermakers star Jaden Ivey with No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.

The 2022 NBA Draft is Thursday, and prospect Jaden Ivey says he wants to come to Detroit and play for the Pistons.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 50,000 Mustang Mach-E as there seem to be electrical connector issues causing sudden and dangerous acceleration changes. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states it’s a real problem keeping the vehicle under control as the battery sometimes sending it into wild fits of speed or cutting off.

What's your favorite Metro Detroit food truck? Take the survey!

AAA state that drivers are paying an average of $68 to fill their tanks up.

American Craft Beer Week begins May 16.

Automaker Stellantis says it will invest $3.6 billion Canadian dollars, about $2.8 billion, to upgrade two Canadian assembly plants and expand a research center as it accelerates its long-term electrification strategy.

USA Today announced Friday that the Detroit Riverwalk is the best Riverwalk in the United States.

What’s a better way to celebrate Earth Day than by doing a little clean up? City representatives on Detroit’s east side kicked off a citywide cleanup initiative.

Miguel Cabrera’s quest for his 3,000th hit was delayed for at least one more day when the game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies was rained out.

Low cost, clean and consistent busses get me around Metro Detroit.

You get on and the buses are clean, the drivers professional, and everyone is friendly. It felt like a carpool with friends.

To the song, “Sometimes it snows in April,” the time is today. Some places have rain, others have a rain-snow mix, and many locations have snow. Monday (April 4) remains chilly and slippery. Temperature stabilizes and even rises above freezing Monday night with some chilly raindrops. Tuesday will be milder and calmer. More slick weather arrives afterward, including Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers are suddenly relevant after spending big money in free agency to jolt a franchise that has been focused on a long rebuilding process.

The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit, the Lions announced Monday.

For those of us in the Motor City, if there’s one thing better than a great vehicle, it’s a vehicle that brings us great food. What is your favorite food truck in Metro Detroit?

Jazz singer Vanessa Rubin made a stop in the Motor City. A seven-figure endowment made her visit possible for students at Michigan State University to learn a few tips and play along.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said last week that he has had enough of the world’s fascination with the city’s hollowed out industrial skeletons and “ruins.”

To celebrate International Women's Day, let's take a look through the stories of some of the most impactful women in Michigan history.

What it means to perform this classic musical from a 21st century perspective.

The ears of Detroiters perk up when snow is in the future. That’s when it’s up to the Local4Casters to provide on a top notch weather forecast. Computer models are a significant forecast for analyzing any prediction.

Welcome to Saturday night, Motown.

Saturday evening will be frigid and cloudy. Temperatures will be in the teens before midnight.

While Detroit is known as the “Motor City” there are two men who say it could become “Chip City” -- but there’s a problem.

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second half with nothing at stake as the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 37-30.

One of the stars of "American Auto" shares what to expect in this new sitcom.

The title of No. 1 Ford dealership by volume has returned to the Motor City.

Welcome to the first Sunday evening of 2022.

Kyler Murray had a shaky performance and that helped the Detroit Lions stun the Arizona Cardinals 30-12 on Sunday.

Mayor Mike Duggan is getting ready for another four years at the helm of the city of Detroit.

Researchers hired by the city say the Census Bureau undercounted more than 8% of the occupied homes in 10 Detroit neighborhoods during the 2020 census.

Get a sneak peek at the new NBC workplace comedy set in Detroit.

Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the streets of Detroit in 2023 and organizers will share their vision for the future with a special announcement in the Wintergarden of the GM Renaissance Center.

No matter where you turn, It seems like everyone is still talking about the Motor City melee that happened on the court at Little Caesars Arena between LeBron James and Pistons, Isaiah Stewart.

Tech start ups from around the world are testing their prototypes in the Motor City.

Welcome to Monday night, Motown.

On Monday, we were treated to more mild weather with bright conditions.

The Detroit Lions have activated offensive tackle Taylor Decker from injured reserve.

The Detroit Lions have a lot of long-suffering fans and they’re starting to show their displeasure by simply not showing up for games to watch the NFL’s only winless team at Ford Field.

Detroit is known as the motor city - we build cars - but there is a new business that sprouted up in Detroit and it is all about the greens.

It was a skateboarding live shot that went viral, but to Local 4′s Victor Williams, it meant much more -- a chance to capture the attention of his mentor, Tony Hawk. The two chatted about their passion for skateboarding and what it means for Detroit.

In a typical year 26 runners cross the finish line. Last year about 4,000 participated virtually. This weekend 14,000 runners made their way through the Motor City.

It’s a great weekend to be a sports fan with three home games, plus fall festivals to get you in the cozy mood.

Here are tonight's top stories.

A cold front with a line of showers and thunderstorms is arriving Thursday afternoon and evening. It remains warm and mild before midnight, then cools down afterward.