Amazon driver quits mid-shift, throws packages in Flat Rock -- how they still got delivered
Read full article: Amazon driver quits mid-shift, throws packages in Flat Rock -- how they still got deliveredAn Amazon driver quit on the job mid-shift and threw packages from the delivery vehicle in Flat Rock, but those packages still got delivered

Flight to Detroit diverted to Canada due to Ebola concerns -- What we know
Read full article: Flight to Detroit diverted to Canada due to Ebola concerns -- What we knowOn Wednesday, May 20, a plane heading to Metro Detroit from France was diverted to Montreal after officials discovered that a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was on board.

Detroit police chief expects arrest soon in double homicide, talks UPS carjacking at Walk a Mile Wednesday
Read full article: Detroit police chief expects arrest soon in double homicide, talks UPS carjacking at Walk a Mile WednesdayDetroit police Chief Todd Bettison said investigators have a suspect or person of interest involved in a double homicide on the city’s east side and expect an arrest soon, while also addressing a separate carjacking involving a UPS truck earlier in the day.
Detroit bankruptcy case officially closed after more than a decade
Read full article: Detroit bankruptcy case officially closed after more than a decadeA federal judge has formally closed Detroit’s historic bankruptcy case, ending more than a decade of court supervision over the city’s finances and marking the final step in one of the largest municipal restructurings in U.S. history.

‘Go 4 It’ drive brings flood of tool donations to neighborhood library on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: ‘Go 4 It’ drive brings flood of tool donations to neighborhood library on Detroit’s east sideMetro Detroiters answered the call to “Go 4 It” this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroit’s east side.

Dearborn traffic light knocked down by crash sat on the ground for nearly 2 months — here’s why
Read full article: Dearborn traffic light knocked down by crash sat on the ground for nearly 2 months — here’s whyA city border dispute between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights left a dangerous intersection in limbo until Local 4 got involved.
City of Livonia is offering neighborhood grants up to $500 for community improvement projects
Read full article: City of Livonia is offering neighborhood grants up to $500 for community improvement projectsThe city of Livonia is offering residents a way to improve their neighborhoods through a grant program that puts money directly into the hands of community members.

Man, woman killed in targeted shooting on Detroit’s east side, 1-month-old found unharmed in vehicle
Read full article: Man, woman killed in targeted shooting on Detroit’s east side, 1-month-old found unharmed in vehicleDetroit police are investigating a double homicide that left a man and a woman dead on the city’s east side.
How a Toledo arrest led the FBI to a Detroit hospital and a doctor with child pornography
Read full article: How a Toledo arrest led the FBI to a Detroit hospital and a doctor with child pornographyA former Metro Detroit doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge stemming from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.

Detroit EMS crew honored for life-saving response during National EMS Week
Read full article: Detroit EMS crew honored for life-saving response during National EMS WeekNational EMS Week is shining a spotlight on the emergency workers who risk their lives to save others -- and in Detroit, one remarkable story of survival took center stage.

Canton man dies after reportedly reentering burning home to save pet
Read full article: Canton man dies after reportedly reentering burning home to save petNeighbors told Local 4 the man initially made it out before firefighters arrived, but went back inside to rescue a pet and never came out again.
List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday
Read full article: List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on TuesdayAnother active round of severe weather is expected to move across Metro Detroit on Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area.

How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and games
Read full article: How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and gamesLocal doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.
He made his own speed bump to slow drivers in Lincoln Park neighborhood. Cops told him to remove it.
Read full article: He made his own speed bump to slow drivers in Lincoln Park neighborhood. Cops told him to remove it.A Lincoln Park man was tired of watching drivers speed past his house. So, he made his own speed bump with store-bought asphalt to slow them down.
Fed up with speeders, Lincoln Park man pours his own speed bump
Read full article: Fed up with speeders, Lincoln Park man pours his own speed bumpTired of watching drivers speed past his house, a Lincoln Park man tried to slow them down by building his own speed bump with store-bought asphalt.
Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand help
Read full article: Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand helpIt’s a disturbing and disgusting trend that animal rescuers and Detroiters say has plagued Detroit’s Rouge Park for decades: dogs and cats abandoned, abused, and left for dead in one of the city’s largest parks. But the City of Detroit says it now has a plan.
Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend ‘teen takeover’ turns violent
Read full article: Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend ‘teen takeover’ turns violentA weekend “teen takeover” in downtown Detroit turned violent late Sunday, leaving a 14-year-old injured and prompting city leaders to renew calls for parents to make sure teens follow curfew rules as summer approaches.
Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center
Read full article: Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention CenterThe Sam Bernstein Law Firm filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday in federal court on behalf of Rashard Calhoun, a former juvenile detainee.
Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroit’s west sideBroken, crumbled sidewalks on Detroit’s west side are finally getting fixed, and for residents who have waited years for the repairs, it means more than just smoother pavement.
QLINE, D2A2 Express Bus announce summer hours -- here’s what to know
Read full article: QLINE, D2A2 Express Bus announce summer hours -- here’s what to knowThe Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is bringing back its D2A2 late-night weekend service for the summer, along with extended Sunday evening hours for the QLINE.
How a Michigan man’s failed flight to Beirut set off a 13-year federal terror investigation
Read full article: How a Michigan man’s failed flight to Beirut set off a 13-year federal terror investigationAuthorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Hear from family of 6-year-old boy who lost both arms in Detroit dog attack
Read full article: Hear from family of 6-year-old boy who lost both arms in Detroit dog attackThe family of a 6-year-old boy who lost both of his arms in a Detroit dog attack spoke to Local 4 after returning home from the hospital.
‘It could wake you up in the middle of the night’: Brownstown Township subdivision frustrated over road conditions
Read full article: ‘It could wake you up in the middle of the night’: Brownstown Township subdivision frustrated over road conditionsFed up, frustrated and helpless. That’s how residents at a Brownstown Township subdivision feel. It’s because their roads are ruining their outdoor equipment and making it hard for their school buses to get down the road.

Second Ebenezer Church hosts massive community giveaway for Good Neighbor Day
Read full article: Second Ebenezer Church hosts massive community giveaway for Good Neighbor DayIn celebration of Good Neighbor Day America, Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit hosted a large community giveaway, giving residents a chance to shop, eat and enjoy time together.
He vanished for 30 years after punk rock singer killed. How feds finally tracked down Detroit man
Read full article: He vanished for 30 years after punk rock singer killed. How feds finally tracked down Detroit manA Detroit man who vanished for 30 years after the murder of a punk rock singer has been tracked down in Panama.
Black bear sighted in Downriver neighborhood -- the 5 things to do when encountering bears
Read full article: Black bear sighted in Downriver neighborhood -- the 5 things to do when encountering bearsA black bear was spotted in a Downriver community, and officials trying to make sure residents are prepared for a possible bear encounter.
‘I have nowhere to go’: Residents face eviction after Redford Township takes over mobile home court
Read full article: ‘I have nowhere to go’: Residents face eviction after Redford Township takes over mobile home courtMore than a dozen people living at Long’s Mobile Home Court in Redford Township are facing eviction after the township served them notices to vacate the Plymouth Road property.
‘The shift got stuck’: Dearborn driver warns about used SUV breaking down in traffic after purchase
Read full article: ‘The shift got stuck’: Dearborn driver warns about used SUV breaking down in traffic after purchaseA Dearborn woman is sounding the alarm after she says the car she bought stopped in the middle of the road and needed half a dozen repairs she wasn’t prepared for.
Why Detroit is throwing its first-ever birthday party for Joe Louis
Read full article: Why Detroit is throwing its first-ever birthday party for Joe LouisDetroiters will celebrate boxing legend Joe Louis this weekend with the city’s first-ever Joe Louis Birthday Celebration -- a free, family-friendly event honoring the hometown champion’s legacy.
Detroit man accused of shooting teen 4 times over grass clippings. He tells a different story
Read full article: Detroit man accused of shooting teen 4 times over grass clippings. He tells a different storyA Detroit man is accused of shooting a 17-year-old four times during an argument over grass clippings. But he‘s telling a very different story.
Lincoln Park man accused of crashing into state trooper at I-96 rollover scene
Read full article: Lincoln Park man accused of crashing into state trooper at I-96 rollover sceneA Lincoln Park man is accused of crashing into a Michigan State Police trooper who was stopped at the scene of a rollover crash on I-96.
Man killed in police shooting in Wayne County after charging at officer with box cutter, cops say
Read full article: Man killed in police shooting in Wayne County after charging at officer with box cutter, cops sayA man was killed in a police shooting in Ecorse Thursday night after officials said he charged at an officer with a knife.
‘You have been leaked’: Wayne County man accused of sextorting teens on Snapchat, TikTok
Read full article: ‘You have been leaked’: Wayne County man accused of sextorting teens on Snapchat, TikTokA Wayne County man told teens to send sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves, then threatened to leak the content if they didn’t send more, according to a criminal complaint.
Multiple police agencies respond to scene in Ecorse
Read full article: Multiple police agencies respond to scene in EcorseThe heavy police presence occurred on Thursday near Outer Drive and High Street as investigators searched a large, taped-off area for evidence, though authorities have not yet released details.
Man connected to Livonia break-in flees after homeowner spots him walking through neighborhood again
Read full article: Man connected to Livonia break-in flees after homeowner spots him walking through neighborhood againPolice in Livonia are once again searching for a suspected home intruder after the man was spotted walking through residential neighborhoods again.
‘Never thought this day would come:’ Murder victim’s daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitive’s arrest
Read full article: ‘Never thought this day would come:’ Murder victim’s daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitive’s arrestWhen Zoeie Mendez looked down at the newly released mugshot of Richard Werstine, she was in shock, as it was the face of the man who was accused of killing her father 30 years ago.
New census data shows Detroit population grows for third consecutive year
Read full article: New census data shows Detroit population grows for third consecutive yearDetroit’s population continues to climb, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau, marking the city’s third consecutive year of growth.
Residents escape as massive fire rips through Plymouth Township apartment complex
Read full article: Residents escape as massive fire rips through Plymouth Township apartment complexResidents of Hines Park Place Apartments in Plymouth Township were forced from their homes Thursday after a fire tore through the complex, destroying several units.
Detroit police seeking information 25-year-old person of interest related to homicide
Read full article: Detroit police seeking information 25-year-old person of interest related to homicideThe Detroit Police Department is seeking information on a person of interest in a homicide on the city’s west side.
Lawsuit settled against Wayne County man who displayed KKK flag facing Black neighbor
Read full article: Lawsuit settled against Wayne County man who displayed KKK flag facing Black neighborA lawsuit filed against a Wayne County man who displayed a Ku Klux Klan flag in his window facing his Black neighbor has been settled.
Charged in dog’s jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hair
Read full article: Charged in dog’s jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hairA Plymouth Township couple facing charges after their three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March are now accused of child abuse and torture.
Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-in
Read full article: Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-inA Livonia woman says she fought off a masked man who appeared to be trying to break into her family’s home in the area of Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road early Wednesday.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east sidePolice said they’ve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroit’s east side.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couple’s Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couple’s Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wish
Read full article: 6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wishSix-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. is back home after a brutal dog attack in March left him with life-altering injuries, including the amputation of both arms.
‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverage
Read full article: ‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverageAmerican Standard Roofing is stepping up to help a 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man after Local 4 aired a story about a letter he received from State Farm saying he had to replace his roof in a matter of weeks or be out of home insurance.
Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engaged
Read full article: Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engagedWith just weeks left in the school year, Detroit leaders say they’re moving quickly to keep “downtime” from turning into danger, including violence, as more young people spend time outside.
‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases
Read full article: ‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons casesDetroit police and multiple law enforcement agencies launched a massive search on the city’s east side as part of an ongoing effort to locate missing persons, including 33-year-old missing Detroit woman Shanika Brewer.
‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: ‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isn’t as scary as it sounds
Read full article: Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isn’t as scary as it soundsA Downriver community is urging residents to be careful after a black bear was reportedly spotted on a surveillance camera.
Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal charge
Read full article: Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal chargeA man who was arrested in connection with a fire at a Southwest Detroit grocery store is facing a federal charge.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.



