A Westland man was arrested and charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy in Highland Park.

The Detroit Lions are strongly encouraging fans to arrive early for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.

Watch live as Santa Claus makes his way down Woodward Avenue at the end of America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White.

Final preparations are underway for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, ahead of the parade’s 99th appearance on Woodward Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 27th.

The city of Detroit has announced details about street closures, parking, bus reroutes and more for the 2025 America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White.

We are getting an exclusive first look at some of the floats you will see cruise down Woodward Avenue.

The Detroit Police Department is searching for a man who is accused of breaking into a local business to steal cash and an iPad.

With less than three weeks until Thanksgiving, The Parade Company is ramping up preparations to ensure everything is perfect for America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Timberland is set to open its first standalone store of the year on November 14 in the Traver Building on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.

The freeway was shut down for about an hour while a canine unit swept the area.

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

Detroit's MOCAD is closing for renovations ahead of 20th celebration.

At the intersection of Woodward and 9 Mile Road, more than 700 Mustang owners showcased their vehicles in the company’s signature Mustang Alley display, drawing crowds eager to witness both classic models and cutting-edge designs.

Law enforcement agencies across Oakland County are deploying new high-tech cameras to enhance security at the 30th annual Woodward Dream Cruise—expected to draw more than one million visitors this weekend.

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A new fast-casual burger restaurant has opened in Oakland County.

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A new fast-casual burger restaurant has opened in Oakland County.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left two people injured.

A man has died after he was pinned by a cement truck at a Detroit construction site.

How to provide input on MDOT's plan to make improvements on Woodward Avenue between Detroit and Pontiac.

The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and struck multiple objects in the median of Woodward Avenue.

Three people were taken into custody by Ferndale police. One suspect was charged, while the other two have been released pending further investigation.

Three people were taken into custody by Ferndale police. One suspect was charged, while the other two have been released pending further investigation.

He was previously charged in 2024 while serving as a police officer in Warren.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ferndale Police Department at 248-541-3650.

An intersection near downtown Pontiac is getting attention for its number of crashes.

A portion of Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Detroit will be closed this weekend for the installation of a crane, officials said.

Trinity Health Oakland announced it is building a new $48 million emergency department on the hospital’s campus on Woodward Avenue.

A child is in critical condition after a triple shooting in Highland Park, according to police.

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

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Clowns will make their way down Woodward Ave. during the parade

Furniture company is the presenting sponsor of the parade

The Parade Company is putting the finishes touches on this year’s parade

The popular parade costumes have been around for a century

What could be better than riding down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning?

Officials are piecing together gunfire and high speeds down Woodward Avenue and even on neighborhood streets after the dramatic incident ensued in Royal Oak.

Detroit police search for a man and woman who were involved in a non-fatal shooting on the city’s west side.

A man died after being hit by a car Thursday night in Detroit.

Detroit’s Shinola Hotel was awarded a Michelin Key from the Michelin guide, marking the first property in Detroit to receive the recognition.

The 2024 Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, August 17. Here’s everything you need to know.

Black business owners own 3.5 million businesses nationwide and employ more than 1.2 million people in the U.S.

The Algiers Motel used to sit along Woodward Avenue, just north of Grand Boulevard. Where it once stood is now a park, but the people who visit will now know the site’s important history.

Police have not been able to identify the man.

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Bicyclists in Ferndale attended a safety session Wednesday following the implementation of new bi-directional bike lanes on Woodward Avenue.

Road diets are becoming increasingly prevalent in Michigan as they treat bicycles, mass transit, and motorcycles on par with cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Here is the full schedule for the third day of the 2024 NFL Draft and draft-related events in Downtown Detroit.

A full arcade and a second floor skating rink for the entire family

Here is the full schedule for the second and third days of the 2024 NFL Draft and draft-related events in Downtown Detroit.

A bustling weekend along Woodward Avenue took a perilous turn when a 17-year-old driver, heedless of the potential harm, evaded police, initiating a high-speed chase in Oakland County.

The RenCen’s next chapter could include commercial, residential or mixed uses.

General Motors is moving its global headquarters up Woodward Avenue.

The second and final year of a project to resurface 8 Mile Road in Wayne County will begin on Thursday.

The Detroit Police Department is seeking information regarding a person of interest linked to a breaking-and-entering on the city’s east side.

Officials say an erratic driver hit and killed a pedestrian while also injuring another driver in Detroit.

Metro Detroit was forecast to experience dangerously cold conditions this week as a blast of arctic air moves through the region.

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Drivers parking along Woodward Avenue in the Ferndale area, beware: There are new bike lanes present, and you can’t park in them.

Will we have a cold, snowy December in Michigan, or one of those weird, warm months to end the year?

For the 49th time, Noel Night will take over Detroit’s Midtown area to bring in the holiday season.

For the 49th time, Noel Night will take over Detroit’s Midtown area to bring in the holiday season.

We’ve got something special for WDIV Insiders in the 2022 America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in Detroit!

The float celebrates Detroit's musical legacy while also celebrating what's new in the city.

What could be better than riding down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning?

A man with disabilities says his commute to work at Ford Field wasn’t easy because of the condition of the sidewalks in Detroit.

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

The 2023 Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, August 19. Here’s everything you need to know.

A 35-year-old man from Detroit stole $2,000 worth of merchandise from the Nike store on Woodward Avenue.

It doesn't take much to hear why residents living and working in Royal Oak want officials to take action as unwanted noise of reeving engines and jammed parking lots have driven them insane.

A dealership in Oakland County was struck by a bullet when a gun was fired from a passing car, officials said.

The Freedom Walk and Rally commemorates the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march down Woodward and the first time “I Have a Dream” was delivered.

Both sides have come to terms, and the lawsuit has been dropped in return for a schedule of goals and a timeline that must be met.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re exploring the menu at Pop’s Hani Shop: A restaurant in Royal Oak specializing in pita sandwiches.

A new 10-story hotel being built in Detroit’s Brush Park will be connected to one of the city’s iconic theatres.

City council approved $51.8 million in tax breaks Tuesday for District Detroit development.

Several bus stops along Woodward Avenue in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge will be closed during the Woodward Moves construction project.

A two-year resurfacing project for 8 Mile Road (M-102) is set to begin in Wayne and Oakland counties next week.

Part of Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit will be closed for a few hours Wednesday as first responders carry out disaster drills.

Police were involved in a four-vehicle crash in Highland Park.

An apartment caught on fire in Midtown near Woodward Avenue on Monday.

Perfecting Church has fired back at a lawsuit from the City of Detroit, claiming the unfinished church is nothing more than an eyesore.

Lane closures on both northbound and southbound Woodward Avenue will be starting in Oakland County on Monday -- here’s what you need to know.

Detroit police are looking for two suspects involved in a non-fatal shooting at a gas station on Woodward Avenue on Thursday, March 2.

The church, run by Bishop Marvin Winans, promised a big campus on the corner of 7 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. It never fully came to pass.

As we get closer to the spring, police are seeing more dangerous driving and drag racing through city streets, especially along Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, as it is a big problem there.

The Starbucks location in Detroit’s Midtown area, near Whole Foods, has shuttered.

A Highland Park police officer has been hospitalized after being involved in a crash.

Mayor Mike Duggan is set to deliver a speech next week on how Detroit residents can get their share of the $100 million Detroit At Work scholarships.

Delicious home cooking, served up fast and easy is what See You Tomorrow in Detroit is all about. The colorful restaurant is located on Detroit’s north end, on Woodward.

Sugaring has been around for hundreds of years, but this organic way of hair removal has recently taken over Metro Detroit and social media sites like TikTok and Instagram.

For Tasty Tuesday, we’re checking out Savvy Sliders: a delicious chain cropping up across Southeast Michigan.

This year marks 41 years since Suzanne Pry was last seen.

The Parade Company provides tours all year.

The late Queen of Soul’s Detroit Golf Club home is selling for a little less than $1 million.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue today and Local 4 has you covered on all the action.

Good Thursday morning and Happy Thanksgiving! We are in for a cool but nice morning for those of you still heading out to family and friends with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s.