The countdown to New Year’s Eve is underway as ‘Best in Games Zap Zone’ prepares for a big celebration in Sterling Heights.

Federal authorities have announced the arrests of four alleged members of an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group suspected of planning coordinated bombing attacks in Southern California.

Police have arrested a total of six people in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve.

An innocent Detroit family has been caught in the middle of a violent feud that has nothing to do with them.

Electric power has been restored to nearly all affected customers across Puerto Rico after a sweeping blackout plunged the U.S. territory into darkness on New Year’s Eve.

Watch live streaming coverage of the annual Times Square Ball Drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve!

Metro Detroit is experiencing a rise in wrong-way drivers -- with two occurring early New Year’s Eve.

Watch live streaming coverage of the annual Times Square Ball Drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve!

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Comedian Lil Rel Howery is performing in Detroit on New Year's Eve

A Dearborn man died on New Year’s Eve after losing control of his bicycle and crashing into a utility pole.

Watch live streaming coverage of the annual Times Square Ball Drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve!

After some much needed sunshine and cooler temperatures moves in to start the last week of the year, we’ve brought clouds into the forecast overnight before our next chance of rain and snow showers move into the region for New Year’s Eve.

Watch live streaming coverage of the annual Times Square Ball Drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve!

Experts have identified factors that contribute to the increase in violence during this period like disruptions in family routines, spending more time with family, financial stress, and increased alcohol and drug use. However, these are not the root causes of domestic violence.

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If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone.

Temperatures will climb into the 50s this weekend. A stronger low pressure system arrives Sunday, bringing another round of widespread rain.

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The Mike Morse Law Firm is offering $20 Uber vouchers to Metro Detroiters who need rides on New Year’s Eve.

Big changes are coming to Eastern Market in 2026 as long-time CEO Dan Carmody will retire as of New Year’s Eve.

Ashlee Piquard was stabbed seven times.

Police said the driver, who did not have a license and had several warrants out for his arrest, was pulled over for driving without a seatbelt.

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Watch live coverage of the New Year’s Eve ball drop event in Times Square, as crowds gather to ring in 2024!

Watch live coverage of the New Year’s Eve ball drop event in Times Square, as crowds gather to ring in 2024!

Watch live coverage of the New Year’s Eve ball drop event in Times Square, as crowds gather to ring in 2024!

Watch live coverage of the New Year’s Eve ball drop event in Times Square, as crowds gather to ring in 2024!

Watch live coverage of the New Year’s Eve ball drop event in Times Square, as crowds gather to ring in 2024!

As we look ahead to the end of the weekend and New Year’s Eve, expect cloudy skies, and we will bring a chance of rain and snow showers back to the forecast.

We’ll be ringing in the new year with some rain and snow chances around Southeast Michigan.

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Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old at a hotel party on New Year’s Eve in Detroit.

A man is accused of firing shots into a 27-year-old Oak Park woman’s car in Ferndale on New Year’s Eve.

Ben Kable, a 22-year-old senior at Michigan State University, was home for the holidays when he became the victim of a fatal hit-and-run.

Ben Kable, a 22-year-old senior at Michigan State University, was home for the holidays when he became the victim of a fatal hit-and-run.

The New York Police Department says a man accused of attacking police with a machete near Times Square on New Year’s Eve, injuring two officers, has been arrested on charges of attempting to murder officers.

Michigan State Police troopers discovered suspected crack and heroin in an impaired driver’s vehicle after their patrol car was struck on Southfield Freeway in Detroit on New Year’s Eve.

After the rain has moved out of the region, we will bring in a light wintry mix as we start 2023 for Metro Detroit

Officials say at least one person has been killed and 14 others hospitalized as multiple blasts rocked Kyiv.

The next 24 hours will remain well below normal, but then a healthy dose of warmer air moves in to close out 2022.

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It’s almost the end of the year which means New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve parties are right around the corner.

The clock ticking on running water for tens of thousands of Detroiters as the deadling approaches for early pandemic moratorium on water shutoffs coming to an end on New Year’s Eve.

Popular Italian restaurant Assaggi Bistro announced Wednesday that it’s closing its doors in Ferndale at the end of the year.

Popular Italian restaurant Assagi Bistro announced Wednesday that it’s closing its doors in Ferndale at the end of the year.

The Michigan Wolverines can add defensive tackle Christopher Hinton and wide receiver Daylen Baldwin to the list of players to forgo their collegiate career to prepare for the NFL Draft.

Some businesses around Metro Detroit could not open their doors to consumers on New Year’s Eve due to a staff shortage. Today, Jan. 3, some McDonald’s locations have added a help wanted note alongside serving their food to entice the frequent customers to join the understaffed franchise.

Watch the 2022 New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square, with the Ball Drop at midnight!

It’s been a relatively quiet, mild last day of 2021, but our New Year’s Eve could bring a few rain showers if you’ll be out.

Watch the 2022 New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square, with the Ball Drop at midnight!

Watch the 2022 New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square, with the Ball Drop at midnight!

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

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The big CES gadget convention held annually in Las Vegas is being trimmed from four days to three amid a jump in COVID-19 cases and the withdrawal of some well-known tech presenters.

With New Year’s Eve coming up, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. And while it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

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You might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.

With New Year’s Eve parties right around the corner, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has shared some tips on how to celebrate safely.

Snow arrives shortly after lunchtime today and becomes more persistent for the afternoon drive.

Many areas that were wet before last night maybe frozen this morning with temperature starting below freezing.

Temperatures rise above freezing and above average throughout much of Southeast Michigan this afternoon. We’ll still have cloudy skies and a chance of rain.

The nation’s second-largest city has called off its New Year’s Eve celebration, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate.

This year’s holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last year’s subdued celebrations.

Mayors across Brazil are divided on whether to maintain end-of-year festivities and February’s legendary Carnival in spite of the ongoing pandemic.

Thousands of young people across England plan to dance the night away at “Freedom Day” parties as soon as it turns Monday.

DETROIT – The mother of a Detroit man who was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve says her son’s car was returned to her with evidence from the shooting still left inside. David Grier’s mother, Temekia Grier, says there is no reason why she should have five of those casings and fragments in her possession while the investigation into her son’s murder continues. Ever since her son’s death, Temekia Grier has been trying to work with investigators to solve his murder. A few weeks later, Temekia was able to pick up her son’s car from the Detroit Police Department’s (DPD) impound -- but she didn’t know that there was still evidence inside. The mother discovered five casings and rounds inside the car that were potentially overlooked by homicide investigators at DPD.

DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed three people on New Year’s Eve. Related: Violent collision in Detroit rips car in half, kills 3Related: Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collisionAdPolice said Ross drove a Cadillac CT6 and struck a Mercury Sable, killing Rodney and Marlene Rodriguez. Rodney Rodriguez had just picked up his wife Marlene from work at the MGM Grand Casino and was heading home. The couple was about to turn from Michigan Avenue onto 16th Street in Corktown when the Cadillac hit them at high speed. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.

DETROIT – Three people were killed in a crash on New Year’s Eve in Detroit’s Corktown area. Detroit police said the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near 16th Street. READ: Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collisionThe occupants in the Mercury were pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collision

DETROIT – Three people were killed in a crash on New Year’s Eve in Detroit’s Corktown area. Detroit police said the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near 16th Street. An 87-year-old man was driving a 2017 Cadillac, traveling west on Michigan Avenue when his vehicle collided into a Mercury Sable, occupied by two people, police said. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash. Anyone with information pertaining to this accident is ask to please call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, intensive care units in several parts of Texas were full or nearly full. India and Brazil trail behind the U.S. in coronavirus cases at over 10 million and 7 million, respectively. ___MILAN, Italy — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe. ___BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 11:Winter weather advisory issued for Southeast Michigan from noon Friday until Saturday morningEverything thus far remains consistent with our New Year’s storm, but fortunately, we’ll get through our New Year’s Eve dry (granted, we’re not supposed to be going out to parties, but some undoubtedly will, and at least the roads will be dry). Friday starts dry. Then, snow and freezing rain will move in from south to north, so those in our South Zone will see it before those in our North Zone.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Winter weather advisory issued for Southeast Michigan -- Full forecast nextEverything thus far remains consistent with our New Year’s storm, but fortunately, we’ll get through our New Year’s Eve dry (granted, we’re not supposed to be going out to parties, but some undoubtedly will, and at least the roads will be dry).

Winter weather advisoryThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in anticipation of the hazardous conditions. The advisory is in effect for Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties from noon Friday through 12 a.m. Saturday (midnight Friday into Saturday). The advisory is in effect for Washtenaw, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, and Sanilac counties from noon Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. Then, snow and freezing rain will move in from south to north, so those in our South Zone will see it before those in our North Zone. Rain and freezing rain will changeover to some snow between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday, which should end by 6-7 a.m. Saturday.

Many South Africans will swap firecrackers for candles to mark New Year's Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to light a candle to honor those who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic and the health workers who are on the frontline of battling the disease. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)JOHANNESBURG – Many South Africans swapped firecrackers for candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew. Urging all South Africans to battle the virus, Ramaphosa called on the nation to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a different way. Instead, the mayor of South Africa's largest city will light a candle on the landmark Nelson Mandela Bridge. At midnight he will light a candle with his family and pray for everybody who has suffered from the pandemic.

You likely have a long 3-day weekend coming up and it’s the perfect time to relax and zone out with a good movie. Movie reviewer Greg Russell gave us some fun movie suggestions. Jack is the single guy who has an apartment, but all the married guys he works with want to use his apartment to have a party. Then his old lover ends up at his apartment and they find out they were meant for each other. Watch the video to see what else Greg recommends you watch for New Years!

2020 is finally coming to an end and most people are probably excited about it. Some people experienced a lot of personal growth while others just enjoyed being with their family. Jason Carr chatted with Mimi Brown, a local author and motivational speaker, Lauren Crocker from the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 FM, and Mike Bonner, local comedian and car salesman, about what to expect for the new year, how to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and new technology addictions. Watch the video to see what they said about 2020 and what’s next.

Workers secure a panel of Waterford crystal triangles on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in New York. 2021 Time Square Ball Drop -- how to watch liveNew this year, Jamestown, owner of One Times Square – home of the iconic Ball Drop Celebration – has created a first-of-its-kind virtual New Year’s Eve experience. Mobile Streaming (FREE):Live stream it in the video player below starting around 6 p.m.Time Square Ball Drop live schedule6:00 p.m. to 6:03 p.m. Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve BallThe celebration begins with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic EffectsThe world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects.

New Zealand was one of the first to celebrate the end of 2020 on Thursday -- and they sent the year out with a bang. The Pacific Island nation celebrated with a five-minute fireworks display and light show in Auckland. Watch the spectacular show in the video player above. This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. More: 2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus

DETROIT – We experienced a nice little push of cold air after the rain raced through Metro Detroit yesterday. We can actually enjoy a bit of quiet weather today through the first half of tomorrow. Our weather starts great Friday with low to mid 20s in the morning, and dry weather through lunch. Wet weather will move in mid afternoon Friday and it could be bad at times. The Local4Casters app is free and always your best weapon when preparing for our wonderful and changing weather!

(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country. ___LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic canceled London’s annual New Years’ Eve fireworks display, which usually draws tens of thousands of spectators. The nation’s most populated county has about 40% of California’s virus deaths. ___NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee ends the year ranked first in coronavirus cases per capita.

Fireworks and drones illuminate the night sky over London as they form a light display as London's normal New Year's Eve fireworks display was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic Thursday Dec. 31, 2020. As midnight rolled from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the New Year’s experience mirrored national responses to the virus itself. Some countries and cities canceled or scaled back their festivities, while others without active outbreaks carried on like any other year. In Chinese societies, the virus ensured more muted celebrations of the solar New Year, which is less widely observed than the Lunar New Year that in 2021 will fall in February. Initial reports about a mystery respiratory illness sickening people in the Chinese city of Wuhan emerged exactly a year ago.

“We’ve arrested over 70 impaired drivers this month alone,” said Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw. “We know people are still going out, even if there’s nowhere to go.”Shaw said that number will likely increase on New Year’s Eve. You can drink as much as you want, you can smoke as much as you want. The campaign was started in 1997 after Sandra Latham, a Detroit grandmother, was killed by celebratory gunfire sitting in her dinning room. For the 23rd year, Hood is asking residents to put away their guns and find a safer way to bring in the new year.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The year is almost over and it’s time to celebrate. Wave away 2020 with a big “buh-bye” with these things to do around Ann Arbor on New Year’s Eve. Cut loose with NOW Studios, new to downtown Ann Arbor, at its free virtual NYE express your mess Eleganza Extravaganza. Join Ann Arbor District Library for a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration! Print out these coloring pages and games courtesy of City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation for some light-hearted fun.

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking residents statewide to celebrate New Year’s Eve locally while remaining low-key. Speaking at a COVID briefing Tuesday, Whitmer specifically asked everyone to stay home for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. “We are coming through the end of 2020 in a stronger position than most, because of you,” said Whitmer. Local 4 reporter Kim DeGiulio did a little digging and found out a few things that are safe to do around Metro Detroit for the upcoming holiday.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan officials will not release the number of daily COVID-19 cases or deaths on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, the state announced. On Wednesday (Dec. 23), Michigan announced 3,443 new COVID-19 cases and 70 additional deaths, bringing the state totals to 469,928 cases and 11,775 deaths. The next update won’t come until Saturday (Dec. 26), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced. “We wanted to give MDHHS staff some time off during the holidays,” MDHHS Director Robert Gordon said. The same will be true after New Year’s Day, with new numbers being posted Jan. 2 and Jan. 4.

Scattered lake effect snow showers this afternoon could produce a dusting in some areas, but the bulk of today’s snow is down. Temperatures today will not move much…generally hanging near 30 degrees (-1 degrees Celsius), but perhaps rising a couple or three degrees if we get any sunshine. Remember that you can monitor the snow, wind, temperatures, road conditions, and many other things on the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Rain will still be around Friday night, with lows in the mid 30s (2 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid to upper 30s (3 degrees Celsius).

Today’s weather scenario is playing out exactly as expected, with light snow overspreading the area during the morning hours. Temperatures today will not move much…from the low 30s (-1 to 0 degrees Celsius) this morning to an afternoon high in the mid 30s (1 degrees Celsius). Remember that you can monitor the snow, wind, temperatures, road conditions, and many other things on the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Rain will still be around Friday night, with lows in the mid 30s (2 degrees Celsius). Highs in the mid to upper 30s (3 degrees Celsius).

Monday night becomes snowy and slippery, especially overnight. Sunshine arrives New Year’s Day, and higher temps come back as early as the day after. Snow will be scattered before midnight then more wide spread afterward and by early Tuesday morning. A half inch to 1 inch of snow is likely south of 8 Mile Road, including Detroit. By New Year’s Eve night, Tuesday night, snow leaves and it gets colder.

Breezy highs in the mid 30s ()1 to 2 degrees Celsius), with wind chills around 20 degrees (-7 degrees Celsius). Actual temperatures overnight should drop into the mid 20s (-4 degrees Celsius) by Wednesday morning. Highs in the upper 30s (3 to 4 degrees Celsius). Weekend OutlookSnow showers are likely on Saturday, with highs in the upper 30s (3 to 4 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy on Sunday, with highs in the upper 30s (3 to 4 degrees Celsius).