Miss Wayne County met with cheers at parade. But online, it’s a different story
Read full article: Miss Wayne County met with cheers at parade. But online, it’s a different storyMiss Wayne County was met with cheers when she rode in Dearborn’s Memorial Day parade, but the reaction online has been a different story.
Detroit police make drug busts at Movement Festival, seize large quantities of narcotics
Read full article: Detroit police make drug busts at Movement Festival, seize large quantities of narcoticsDetroit police arrested two people on felony drug charges and cited two others during a narcotics enforcement operation conducted at the Movement Festival over Memorial Day weekend.
42 new Detroit police officers graduate, including recruit honoring fallen brother
Read full article: 42 new Detroit police officers graduate, including recruit honoring fallen brotherA new group of Detroit police officers is officially joining the force, and for one graduate, the moment carried deep personal meaning.
Employee was 10 feet away when car crashed into DTW terminal. Here’s what he saw
Read full article: Employee was 10 feet away when car crashed into DTW terminal. Here’s what he sawAn employee who was 10 feet away when a car crashed into Detroit Metro Airport described what happened on Friday morning.
‘Get out of my way, b----’: What witness saw as car crashed into DTW terminal
Read full article: ‘Get out of my way, b----’: What witness saw as car crashed into DTW terminalA witness described to Local 4 what he saw when a driver crashed into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday.
How parking lot fight turned into 16 years in prison for Michigan man who hid gun in infant’s room
Read full article: How parking lot fight turned into 16 years in prison for Michigan man who hid gun in infant’s roomA fight in a parking lot turned into more than 16 years in prison for a Michigan man who hid a gun in an infant’s room.
Pit bull mix euthanized after severe injuries in alleged animal abuse case by 18-year-old in Dearborn
Read full article: Pit bull mix euthanized after severe injuries in alleged animal abuse case by 18-year-old in DearbornFollowing an investigation, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office charged Singin Nelson, 18, with killing/torturing an animal, second degree.
Northville dentist faces 43 felony charges in Medicaid fraud case
Read full article: Northville dentist faces 43 felony charges in Medicaid fraud caseA Northville dentist has been charged with multiple felony counts in connection with an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving dental procedures billed to the state’s Medicaid program.
Welfare check leads to discovery of man fatally stabbed near roadway in Livonia
Read full article: Welfare check leads to discovery of man fatally stabbed near roadway in LivoniaThe northbound and southbound lanes of Middle Road between West Chicago and Elmira Street in Wayne County have reopened following a police investigation.
Teen girl injured after unknown suspects shoot into crowd on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Teen girl injured after unknown suspects shoot into crowd on Detroit’s east sideA teenage girl was injured in a shooting after unknown suspects fired shots into a group of people on Detroit’s east side.
Undercover investigation leads to closure of gas station on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Undercover investigation leads to closure of gas station on Detroit’s east sideA gas station on Detroit’s east side was shut down following a police investigation into allegations of illegal tobacco and marijuana sales, police said.
‘We’ve got to become a village’: Detroit group calls on Black men to mentor kids during summer break
Read full article: ‘We’ve got to become a village’: Detroit group calls on Black men to mentor kids during summer breakAs students across Metro Detroit get ready for summer break, one Detroit community group is preparing as well.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix returns to downtown with high-speed racing, safety plans in place
Read full article: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix returns to downtown with high-speed racing, safety plans in placeDetroit is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix transforms city streets into a high-speed raceway.
Middlebelt Road between W Chicago and Elmira Street is closed in Wayne County due to an investigation
Read full article: Middlebelt Road between W Chicago and Elmira Street is closed in Wayne County due to an investigationThe northbound and southbound lanes of Middle Road between West Chicago and Elmira Street in Wayne County are closed due to a police investigation.
Detroit fire, police launch separate investigations after man’s body discovered inside burning home
Read full article: Detroit fire, police launch separate investigations after man’s body discovered inside burning homeA man was found dead Thursday morning inside a home on Longview Street after firefighters responded to a call for a house fire.
Free gun locks available-- Warren police roll out summer gun safety initiative
Read full article: Free gun locks available-- Warren police roll out summer gun safety initiativeThe Warren police are starting a new summer gun safety initiative focused on educating families about Michigan’s safe storage laws.
Morning 4: Miss Wayne County faces social media backlash after Dearborn Memorial Day Parade appearance -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Miss Wayne County faces social media backlash after Dearborn Memorial Day Parade appearance -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Motorcycle crash closes EB lanes of I-96 Express near Southfield Freeway in Wayne County
Read full article: Motorcycle crash closes EB lanes of I-96 Express near Southfield Freeway in Wayne CountyA motorcycle crash shut down the eastbound lanes of I-96 Express near the Southfield Freeway in Wayne County.
Detroit police revise initial account after body cam shows man fatally shot himself during search of home
Read full article: Detroit police revise initial account after body cam shows man fatally shot himself during search of homeA 20-year-old man took his own life as police served a search warrant on a home on Detroit’s east side.
Court challenge threatens Highland Park mayoral ballot ahead of August primary
Read full article: Court challenge threatens Highland Park mayoral ballot ahead of August primaryA Wayne County Circuit Court lawsuit filed by local political activist Robert Davis is challenging the ballot eligibility of multiple candidates in Highland Park’s race for mayor, a legal fight that could reshape the field ahead of the August primary.
City of Detroit weighs earlier teen curfew for fireworks night amid ‘teen takeovers’
Read full article: City of Detroit weighs earlier teen curfew for fireworks night amid ‘teen takeovers’When thousands of people head downtown next month for the 2026 Ford Fireworks in Detroit, some teenagers could be facing tighter rules on how late they’re allowed to stay.
Miss Wayne County faces social media backlash after Dearborn Memorial Day Parade appearance
Read full article: Miss Wayne County faces social media backlash after Dearborn Memorial Day Parade appearanceAmeera Hashwi was met with cheers as she rode in Dearborn’s Memorial Day parade Monday, but the reception online was a different story.
Wayne County judge permanently bans radioactive waste at Van Buren Township landfill
Read full article: Wayne County judge permanently bans radioactive waste at Van Buren Township landfillA Wayne County Circuit Court judge has permanently banned a Van Buren Township landfill from accepting radioactive waste, handing a major victory to surrounding communities that spent years fighting the facility.
Man with 9 prior alcohol offenses failed to abide by ‘restricted’ license, police say
Read full article: Man with 9 prior alcohol offenses failed to abide by ‘restricted’ license, police saySumpter Township Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for heavily tinted windows, and found driver in violation of his license.
This Detroit building was named among ’11 Most Endangered Historic Places’
Read full article: This Detroit building was named among ’11 Most Endangered Historic Places’Detroit Landmark and gathering place of the Detroit Association of Women’s Club (DAWC) was named one of America’s “11 Most Endangered Historic Places”.
Man pleads no contest after police chase ends in crash that hospitalized 73-year-old from Warren
Read full article: Man pleads no contest after police chase ends in crash that hospitalized 73-year-old from WarrenA 23-year-old Redford man has pleaded no contest after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.
He hid his gun in his infant’s room: Detroit Felon sentenced to 200 Months in Prison
Read full article: He hid his gun in his infant’s room: Detroit Felon sentenced to 200 Months in PrisonA Detroit man with multiple felony convictions and on federal supervised release was sentenced to over 16 years’ imprisonment for possession of firearms.
‘My grandkids are okay’: Detroit grandmother speaks after child jumps from window to escape house fire
Read full article: ‘My grandkids are okay’: Detroit grandmother speaks after child jumps from window to escape house fireOlga Soto left home on Detroit's west side for coffee Tuesday morning and returned to a nightmare: flames tearing through the second story of her 29th Street home, with family still inside.
PWHL announces expansion to Detroit for 2026 season with Manon Rheaume as GM
Read full article: PWHL announces expansion to Detroit for 2026 season with Manon Rheaume as GMThe PWHL is coming to Detroit in 2026 with women’s hockey legend Manon Rheaume leading the franchise as the team’s general manager. Rheaume is the first woman to play a game in the NHL, and the Olympian is excited to be at the forefront of this hockey chapter in Detroit.
‘It’s heartless:’ Detroit family asks for help after deadly hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘It’s heartless:’ Detroit family asks for help after deadly hit-and-runNearly five months after 29-year-old Gary Browning was killed in a hit-and-run on Detroit’s west side, his family says the pain has only gotten worse. But they also say, their determination to find the driver responsible has only gotten stronger.
Wayne County woman looks forward to ‘living life easier’ after $693,000 lottery win
Read full article: Wayne County woman looks forward to ‘living life easier’ after $693,000 lottery winA 63-year-old Wayne County woman said she is looking forward to “living easier” after winning $693,000 from the the Michigan Lottery.
OSHA fines USPS amid investigation into death of Allen Park postal worker
Read full article: OSHA fines USPS amid investigation into death of Allen Park postal workerFederal workplace safety officials have issued citations and fines amid an investigation into the 2025 death of an Allen Park postal worker.
Man found guilty for reckless driving in crash that killed 2 children and their grandmother in Detroit
Read full article: Man found guilty for reckless driving in crash that killed 2 children and their grandmother in DetroitAmir Khalid, 41, of Canton, was found guilty this month on three counts of reckless driving causing death, and one count of drag racing, according to court records.
Families observe Memorial Day at Belle Isle as park hits maximum capacity
Read full article: Families observe Memorial Day at Belle Isle as park hits maximum capacityFamilies packed Belle Isle on Memorial Day, pushing the state park to its maximum vehicle capacity for the first time this year as sunshine drew crowds to the island.
Teen takeover gatherings spread to Pontiac, prompting safety warnings following Detroit chaos
Read full article: Teen takeover gatherings spread to Pontiac, prompting safety warnings following Detroit chaosTeen takeover events that have disrupted downtown Detroit are now being promoted in Pontiac, prompting warnings from local officials and a Metro Detroit attorney about safety and possible long-term legal consequences for teens.
Wayne County pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals bound over
Read full article: Wayne County pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals bound overA pet sitter charged with allegedly stealing from her clients in Wayne County has been bound over to circuit court.
How a Toledo arrest unraveled a multi-state child porn ring and a Metro Detroit doctor’s guilty plea
Read full article: How a Toledo arrest unraveled a multi-state child porn ring and a Metro Detroit doctor’s guilty pleaA 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.
Check from Detroit car shop bounces after woman faces weeks of runaround repairs
Read full article: Check from Detroit car shop bounces after woman faces weeks of runaround repairsA Detroit woman is getting her car back after nearly two months of runaround repairs and a bounced check from a repair shop on the west side.
Former Metro Detroit doctor pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
Read full article: Former Metro Detroit doctor pleads guilty to federal child porn chargeA 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.
‘Another chance’: Detroit woman shot in chest thanks EMS crew who kept her alive
Read full article: ‘Another chance’: Detroit woman shot in chest thanks EMS crew who kept her aliveNational 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.
He was sick of drivers speeding on his road. So Michigan man built his own speed bump
Read full article: He was sick of drivers speeding on his road. So Michigan man built 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.
Detroit violence intervention groups launch free flag football league for teens to have safe place to play
Read full article: Detroit violence intervention groups launch free flag football league for teens to have safe place to playDetroit community violence intervention groups took their work into the field this spring, launching a free flag football league to give teens a safe place to play and support that goes beyond sports.
Police identify man accused of sexually assaulting woman in alley on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police identify man accused of sexually assaulting woman in alley on Detroit’s west sidePolice said they have identified the man who was accused of sexually assaulting a 40-year-old woman in an alley on Detroit’s west side.
‘We wanted to leave a legacy’: New Veterans Memorial in Trenton honors 250 years of service and sacrifice
Read full article: ‘We wanted to leave a legacy’: New Veterans Memorial in Trenton honors 250 years of service and sacrificeThey are men who have accomplished so much, coming together for another mission.
Detroit band cancels all shows after alleged assault at Corktown bar left member hospitalized
Read full article: Detroit band cancels all shows after alleged assault at Corktown bar left member hospitalizedDetroit two-member band Lava has canceled all upcoming shows after both members said they were assaulted last weekend at the Lager House in Corktown.
Police go door-to-door with Amazon packages after strange 911 call in Wayne County
Read full article: Police go door-to-door with Amazon packages after strange 911 call in Wayne CountyIt’s not every day police show up at your door with good news, but that’s exactly what happened in Flat Rock after officers responded to an unusual 9-1-1 call Wednesday night: an Amazon driver appeared to quit mid-route, leaving packages scattered in the street.
Police search for suspects who fired shots into an occupied home on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police search for suspects who fired shots into an occupied home on Detroit’s east sidePolice are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in a shooting at an occupied home on Detroit’s east side.
Flat Rock police chief explains why officers delivered Amazon packages after driver quit midshift
Read full article: Flat Rock police chief explains why officers delivered Amazon packages after driver quit midshiftOfficers spent part of their day delivering Amazon packages to customers after a delivery driver quit mid-shift, leaving boxes scattered along a neighborhood street, according to Flat Rock police Chief Steve McInchak.
Political analyst Richard Czuba explains what brought down Mike Duggan’s independent governor bid
Read full article: Political analyst Richard Czuba explains what brought down Mike Duggan’s independent governor bidPolitical analyst Richard Czuba, founder of the Glengariff Group, said Duggan faced an uphill battle from the start because of his independent status.
Passenger details Air France flight diversion from Paris to Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Passenger details Air France flight diversion from Paris to Detroit Metro AirportThe re-routing of Wednesday night’s Air France flight from Paris to Detroit Metro Airport was a bizarre end to a long travel day.
10 people arrested as police crack down on Canton Township store thieves
Read full article: 10 people arrested as police crack down on Canton Township store thievesThe Canton Police Department’s Special Operation Group (SOG) conducted a two-day Retail Fraud disruption detail, arresting ten individuals.
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.