SANDRA ALI

Hiring a babysitter, like many things, is getting more expensive.

Cutting miles because of higher gas prices isn’t always easy for Metro Detroit businesses that depend on deliveries.

A heartbroken family is pleading for justice two months after Dominique Parchmon and Shyanna Hall were murdered in Wayne.

There is absolutely nothing you can say to comfort a parent who is grieving the loss of a child. That was one of the hardest parts about my interview with Tate Myre’s father.

Tate Myre — the 16-year-old, hailed as a hero, was fatally shot while attempting to disarm the shooter who opened fire at Oxford High School.

Some families seem to have it all together, and others ... well, not so much.

There’s been a lot of talk about adult food allergies in our newsroom this past week following our special report. I wanted to share a personal story in the hopes that it might help one of you.

Food allergies are common in children. But if you’re an adult, you know by now what you’re allergic to. Or maybe you’re allergy free.

Do your kids fight for attention the second you start working? Parents know. The second you get on a call, or a zoom meeting, or start dinner…here it comes.

WDIV-Local 4, the Graham Media Group owned NBC affiliate in Detroit, announced today their continuing commitment to honoring African American achievement through an initiative called Celebrating Black History Month. Anchor/reporter Priya Mann takes us on the Black Scroll Network History Tour and shows us how the tour of important places and people in Black History continues even through the pandemic. AdDevin Scillian, Steve Garagiola, Larry Spruill, and Nick Monacelli also will contribute to Celebrating Black History Month. Co-hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare will join “Live in the D” reporters Kila Peeples and Michelle Oliver in celebrating Black History Month all throughout February. For more information about Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit’s Celebrating Black History Month programming and content, go to clickondetroit.com/blackhistorymonth.

DETROIT – A local business is being praised for trying to break barriers in the City of Detroit. The company is a digital marketing and public relations firm that serves businesses in Detroit. He knows a lot about what it takes to integrate members of the Hispanic community to fit in with the city. “Well, when I think about Hispanic Heritage Month, I think that I am the amalgamation of two different cultures. “The first one is that black and brown people started working together more closely.

Local 4 brought you another Spirit of Detroit" special on Wednesday night, highlighting the positive stories happening in our community during the virus pandemic. Devin Scillian and Kimberly Gill host the special, Wednesday at 8 p.m., on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit. See how your neighbors are showing up for each other with acts of kindness, generosity and bravery. Well also have a special tribute to the Class of 2020. Watch the special above.

Local 4' s Larry Spruill and Sandra Ali at the " America's Got Talent " watch party to support the Detroit Youth Choir in the finals. ( WDIV )Hide Caption

DETROIT Here is what to expect on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:He is the ultimate car guy -- a conversation with Bob Lutz, on 10 years since the automotive bankruptcies and what he thinks the future holds. Journalist Soledad O'Brien was also on Flashpoint Sunday. She talked about why Michigan and Detroit will mean so much in the upcoming presidential election. Segment Two:Journalist Soledad O'Brien. Segment Three:WDIV anchor and reporter Sandra Ali wraps up this week's episode.

Shattered: Black Friday is a podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. If you want to reach Jeremy and the Shattered staff email: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comOne more episode of Shattered: Black Friday, because things are happening. Listen to the final episode below, or you can find Shattered: Black Friday on any popular podcast platform. About Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

And then the missing Skelton boys returned to national attention with a report of the bones of three young children found in Missoula, Montana. I sent in a freedom of information act request for any and all incident reports from the prison system involving John Skelton. He cross-examined Tanya -- Tanya wouldn’t look at him. Following the interview, one of her first reactions: She barely recognized the man we know as John Skelton. However he learned about Mose, John pulled him into his world by claiming Mose would know what happened to his boys.

In episode 10, WDIV's Sandra Ali visits John Skelton in prison and investigators spring a surprise on John. He cross-examined Tanya -- Tanya wouldn’t look at him. Following the interview, one of her first reactions: She barely recognized the man we know as John Skelton. However he learned about Mose, John pulled him into his world by claiming Mose would know what happened to his boys. ​About Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com.