WYANDOTTE

It’s Small Business Saturday, where business owners around the country work to get people to think local as they shop for the holidays.

It’s the first meeting since the tower was turned on.

James Anderson, the current superintendent of Wyandotte Schools, said he’s focused on working to find a solution to the controversial cell tower.

A judge initially ruled in favor of the parents in June and ordered T-Mobile to not turn the tower on while things were worked out in court.

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition says it will digitize 20,000 archival pages related to Quaker-operated Indian boarding schools.

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A Wyandotte woman, who suffered a stroke in her early thirties, is now dedicated to raising awareness about strokes among young individuals and educating people about the warning signs they should recognize.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged former Westland police officer Shawn Dennis Davidson, 52, and Gregory Jay Tittle, 53, of Carleton, in connection with an altercation at a bar.

There is a community Downriver where people say they’re satisfied with the city providing their power.

Annual restaurant event returns

The superintendent of Wyandotte Schools resigns amid the battle over a controversial cell tower on top of Washington Elementary School.

Parents believe the school board can take a re-vote on the tower and then break its contract with T-Mobile

The American Heart Association is hosting its Metro Detroit Heart Walk Rally Day ahead of its Heart Walk this summer to fundraise and encourage registration.

Concerned parents in Wyandotte are teaming up with communities nationwide to learn more about the effects of cell towers.

Hundreds of people were unhappy after having their expectations crushed upon learning more about the 5G tower that will soon be activated near a Wyandotte school.

The last time Wyandotte Schools held a meeting about the cell tower appearing at Washington Elementary School, police had to send everyone home early.

The last time Wyandotte Schools held a meeting about the cell tower at Washington Elementary School, police had to send everyone home early.

While R.P. Mc Murphy’s may look like a classic bar, their menu is anything but classic.

The City of Wyandotte has seen plenty of development over the last decade. New jobs and businesses have been putting the Downriver town on the map, and now there will be a new spot in Downtown Wyandotte for folks to call home.

Furious over the tower, they came out to the school Thursday night for what was billed as an informational meeting. When they were told they would not be allowed to speak, the meeting devolved into yelling, with Superintendent Catherine Cost walking out.

T-Mobile put up the tower at Washington Elementary School in Wyandotte, and parents say part of it is on the playground.

Police say a person posing as a woman friended the person on social media, gained his trust, and got him to send compromising private photos and then was immediately threatened that he if did not pay up, the photos would go public.

Dramatic dash cam footage from a Wyandotte police officer captured a car bursting into flames following a chase throughout Wayne County.

It was a split-second decision made by Brian Gottschalk and Anita Stinson that potentially saved lives after this man walked into a Tim Hortons with a loaded gun.

It’s a small town with big city amenities, and easily accessible from just about anywhere in Southeast Michigan. “A lot of things that are really special about Wyandotte, first and foremost our location on the beautiful Detroit River; our proximity to Downtown Detroit, the airport, make us a great location; centrally located in a really special region of downriver,” Joe Gruber, Executive Director for the city of Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority told “Live in the D’s” April Morton.

With award-winning steaks and fresh seafood, The Vault on First in Wyandotte, is re-inventing a historic bank building into a classic restaurant experience. Co-owner Chris Doulos says they strive to satifsy their customers, “If somebody wants something that isn’t on our menu, we will absolutly make if for you.”

A new economic development group is putting a plan together to redevelop old industrial spots (steel & coal) along the waterfront. The state has chipped in a $1.6 million dollar grant.

If you haven’t been to the Downriver area in a while, you may be surprised at all the changes.

The women in this family-run business have been divining the future for over 40 years

A new sports program is emerging between a few Downriver districts called Unified Sports, which is part of the Special Olympics.

A new live music venue will be opening in Wyandotte in March of 2023.

Every year the day after Black Friday, many small businesses are celebrated by their communities.

A restaurant that recently opened in Wyandotte has been getting attention over a unique pizza recipe that includes a lot of pickles.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Wyandotte on Nov. 8, 2022.

Halloween won’t be the same this year for residents of a Wyandotte community that, because of a cockroach infestation, canceled trick-or-treating.

A man with a violent criminal past is out on bond after leading police on a high-speed chase through several cities before crashing into a busy area.

An emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.

A woman in her 60s was struck by a car and killed this weekend in Wyandotte.

A Metro Detroit fashion designer has showcased her work at New York Fashion Week, participated in more than 50 fashion shows, and now she is getting ready to participate in an international art competition.

Mexican street food with a twist - be it tacos, birria ramen, or a loaded burrito bowl - that’s what you’ll find at Taco Bros in Wyandotte.

Seven police departments helped arrest a man after he drove off with his girlfriend’s 2-year-old child during an argument in Lincoln Park and fled from officers at high speeds in three different cities, officials said.

“People come up to the window all the time,” he says. “We’re constantly wiping the windows down because there’s nose prints and fingerprints.”

The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is expected to draw thousands of people this week. The fair that started in 1961 and this year it will feature over 300 artists from across the country.

While a Downriver boy hasn’t even started first grade yet, he’s already making a huge difference in his community. He is using proceeds from his pop-up lemonade stand to raise money for the Wyandotte Animal Shelter.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're having lunch at Lunch: A tiny sub shop in Wyandotte that's already a huge hit.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Wayne County until 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Another shooting this week at Renaissance Estates of Ecorse, this time leaving a 27-year-old dead.

The immediate response to Tuesday’s (May 24) tragedy has been increased police patrols at local schools. The proactive measures don’t end there.

Here are some pictures of first responders saving adorable ducklings from a storm drain this week.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days in Wyandotte.

Neighbors in a part of Wyandotte have been taking extra precautions with their cars after more than two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days.

Henry Ford Health Wyandotte nurses are being honored for their critical work during National Nurse Week.

An employee with the Wyandotte Public School District has been charged for inappropriate sexual conduct toward a student, police said.

Across Metro Detroit, there are relics from the Cold War hiding in plain sight.

A group of people and businesses in West Bloomfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Clinton Township and several others cities across Metro Detroit have been linked to a complex fraud scheme aimed at soliciting millions of dollars’ worth of business from Michigan crash victims over the past decade.

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The fallout from the shutdown on the Canadian side is spilling into the U.S., causing concerns for businesses and even with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We’re here at the truck entrance to Canada, and the trucks are lined up, but the line went way past what we can see here in the video player above.

A former priest from Oakland and Wayne counties has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenagers.

For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said they’re starting to see some signs of early progress.

Whether you love dousing lobster tails in butter, or you want a sophisticated fish dish - if it comes from the water, they are serving it up at H2O Seafood.

When drivers flee police during a traffic stop it puts themselves, officers and innocent bystanders in danger.

A medical team from the military is being sent to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital as COVID cases in Michigan continue to spike.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in an assault case at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte.

A16-year-old student stabbed an 18-year-old student in the back at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte on Thursday, according to police.

Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte is on lockdown after a student injured a classmate in an altercation and fled the building, officials said.

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Officials have provided updates on 11 students from Detroit, Wyandotte, Harper Woods and Waterford Township who were either charged or taken into custody for school threats.

A former priest has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing teenagers during the timeframe in which he was working at churches in Wyandotte and Farmington, officials said.

A Vietnam veteran got some help from an organization after it was discovered that he was living in deplorable conditions.

Giant slices of slightly thin crust pizza topped with cupped pepperonis are what made Frank’s Pizzeria a staple in Wyandotte. Begining in 1952, the family-run pizza shop has left quite the mark on the downriver community.

The undead are rising Downriver once again to raise money for a good cause this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A Downriver man’s checking account was completely wiped out after a phone call with who he thought was a representative of his credit union.

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“If we thought that people were going to be rushing to jobs because they saw their benefits about to expire, today’s jobs release numbers were not in accord with that,” Hershbein said.

Police in Wyandotte are searching for a man who struck a vehicle with a bat in a road rage incident.

City council in Wyandotte is trying to decide on the future of the now-closed McKinley Elementary School.

Some residents believe the decisions made by city council about a proposed nursing home in the middle of a green space will change the area forever.

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After a day on the boat, one of my family’s favorite things to do is to enjoy a meal at a restaurant on the lake.

A police officer on patrol noticed a van out of place in an alley at about 4 a.m. Tuesday in Wyandotte and went to check it out.

That first patient complained to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in 2004, but the complaint was dismissed because the doctor had no priors and agreed to take classes on professional sexual misconduct.

An Oakland County judge ruled that there is enough evidence against a former priest to send him to trial for criminal sexual conduct charges, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel.

On Friday, horrified witnesses watched a young teen fall 20-feet from a rock climbing wall at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair.

A child fell more than 20 feet when something went wrong on a rock climbing wall Friday night at the Wyandotte Street Art Fair.

A man is facing 10 charges after he sold drugs to an undercover officer, crashed into a Wyandotte home, dragged an officer with his car and led police on a chase, officials said.

An undercover operation leads to one man being arrested after he allegedly sold narcotics to an officer.

A speeding motorcyclist was taken down in Wyandotte as the result of a split-second decision that could have potentially saved lives.

Officials have recovered the body of a person who fell off of a boat into the Detroit River early Friday morning.

Elections will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in certain Michigan communities.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said suicidal thoughts have increased in all age groups since the pandemic began. This month, Wyandotte police helped save two men -- one in his early 30′s the other in his late 50s -- from jumping in the Detroit River. Early Wednesday morning, police were trying desperately to prevent a man from jumping into the Detroit River. Ten days earlier, Wyandotte police received a call about another man trying to jump into the river. “A lot of people that are struggling and going through crisis, they think they’re alone and they’re not.

He always wanted to do seafood, he was a big Key West guy too, so we came up with this concept together, and it’s been a dream come true. " They wanted to blend those Key West Vibes with Michigan tastes, taking classic seafood dishes and giving them a twist. Michigan fish like walleye are on the menu as well, but you can also get blackened grouper and shrimp. There is a nod to Key West with pictures of Ernest Hemingway, a famous author who called Key West home, which are framed in old lobster traps. H2O Seafood is located at 3233 Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte.

DETROIT – St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were in full force Wednesday night in Downtown Detroit. With COVID restrictions now allowing a 50% capacity, or up to 100 people, at restaurants and bars, the Detroit Health Department were out monitoring crowds. READ: Wyandotte welcomes St. Patrick’s Day visitors to open container ‘social district’Environmental health specialists stopped at some of the hot spots, reminding people to wear masks and practice social distancing. While it was crowded in some areas, many were outside and felt things were safe. But some people were being extra cautious with the celebrations having the potential to be a super-spreader event.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. – March 17 marks St. Patrick Day, and although the bars aren’t packed as previous years, Wyandotte is allowing several bars in the city’s social district to follow the new open container rules so customers can drink while still being socially distant. READ: Metro Detroit bars optimistic for St. Patrick’s Day salesAd“The social district has very specific boundaries, very specific operating hours and very specific license establishments that are allowed to participate in the social district,” Gruber said. Those partaking in St. Patrick’s Day festivities can agree. “We’re anticipating a really exciting spring and summer here in Wyandotte and the social district is just one of the many that makes Wyandotte the place to come visit,” Gruber said. AdSocial district bar hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Click here for more information on the Wyandotte Social District.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. – A man was caught on camera taking money out of wallet sitting on a store counter. The wallet was accidentally left by a 72-year-old man at the Shopper’s Valley store in Wyandotte. The man said when he realized he left it, he rushed back and found it in the same place. The man said the money was saved up to pay for his property taxes. Wyandotte police located and arrested the man accused of stealing the money.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. – When Tonyia Gill had a custom-made keepsake blanket made for her best friend, she never thought the blanket would make headlines. One of those stolen items was Gill’s blanket, but without the packaging, police weren’t sure who it belonged to. They posted a photo of the blanket on social media and asked if anyone knew the woman in the photos on the blanket. Gill started getting phone calls that day from people asking if the blanket was hers within 24 hours, the stolen blanket was returned. The suspected thief is facing seven counts of mail theft and potentially seven years imprisonment.

So you’re out shopping, you’re busy, it’s coming up on dinner time... where do you go? With lots of delicious food and a large heated outdoor patio, Bobcat Bonnie’s is a welcoming place, and that is exactly what owner Matt Buskard intended. Buskard has spent years working in restaurants and loves it, but Bobcat Bonnie’s is the first place he’s owned. “I used to run everybody else’s restaurants because at a young age I was obsessed with restaurants. Here are all of their locations:Corktown-Detroit1800 Michigan AveDetroit, Michigan 48216(313) 962-1383Wyandotte118 Sycamore St.Wyandotte, MI 48192(734) 530-1806Ypsilanti200 W Michigan Ave.Ypsilanti, MI 48197(734) 879-0663Ferndale240 W Nine Mile Rd.

DETROIT – Tuesday’s storm played out pretty much as expected in southeastern Michigan. Highs rebounding into the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius), although the breeze will obviously make it feel cooler. Today’s sunrise is at 7:44 a.m., and today’s sunset is at 5:02 p.m.Mostly clear Wednesday evening, then becoming partly cloudy late at night. Mostly cloudy Thursday night, with lows near 30 degrees (-1 degree Celsius). Mostly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid to upper 20s (-3 to -2 degrees Celsius).

Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross was born in Detroit and has spent his entire life and career right here in southeast Michigan. Paul has researched, written and produced eight half-hour documentaries for WDIV, as well as many science, historical and environmental stories.

Kaylee is a senior at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte. She founded the People’s Project to help battle youth mental illness. “The People’s Project is very near and dear to her heart," said Kaylee’s dad, Jerry Barton. "One of her best friends committed suicide several years ago and it deeply affected her, and still does. That’s why she and her friend came up with the idea for People’s Project and took it to their counselor to get it approved as a school-sanctioned group.”For more information on the People’s Project, go here or here.