Metro Detroit man’s family living miles away from attack on Iran military base
Read full article: Metro Detroit man’s family living miles away from attack on Iran military baseA Metro Detroit man with family currently living in Iran, just miles away from a Tehran military base bombarded and battered Saturday, is sharing his story with Local 4.
Morning 4: MDOT to close I-696, I-75 interchange ramps beginning this weekend -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: MDOT to close I-696, I-75 interchange ramps beginning this weekend -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Metro Detroit gets spring preview Friday, winter reminder this weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit gets spring preview Friday, winter reminder this weekendA brief surge of milder air will move into southeast Michigan to close out the workweek before colder air returns for the second half of the weekend, followed by another warming trend into next week.
Driver narrowly escapes injury after sinkhole swallows truck on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Driver narrowly escapes injury after sinkhole swallows truck on Detroit’s west sideA driver narrowly escaped serious injury after his truck’s front end fell into a sinkhole on Detroit’s west side.
Metro Detroit to warm up before snow chances return this weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit to warm up before snow chances return this weekendAfter light snow moved through parts of Southeast Michigan late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, Metro Detroit is turning the corner toward a milder stretch to close the week, but winter isn’t done yet.
Michigan lawmakers propose bill after Local 4 investigation into auto insurance claim denials
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers propose bill after Local 4 investigation into auto insurance claim denialsMichigan lawmakers are proposing new legislation in response to a series of Local 4 investigations that pulled back the curtain on how some Michigan families’ car insurance claims are getting denied and their coverage canceled because they didn’t list their kids, who don’t drive, on their policy.
Share your memories, photos, videos of America’s Thanksgiving Parade!
Read full article: Share your memories, photos, videos of America’s Thanksgiving Parade!WDIV-Local 4 is working on a TV special about America’s Thanksgiving Parade, and we’re looking for people with special memories or stories surrounding the Parade!
Love is in the air, with chance of freezing fog in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Love is in the air, with chance of freezing fog in Metro DetroitValentine’s Day plans across Southeast Michigan are unfolding under generally quiet weather conditions Saturday night, though patchy freezing fog could develop late at night.
Mid-February thaw arrives for holiday weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Mid-February thaw arrives for holiday weekend in Metro DetroitDry conditions are expected to hold through the weekend, with temperatures gradually climbing each day. Highs Saturday will be around 40 degrees in Metro Detroit.
Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per source
Read full article: Where man says he dumped body of missing Michigan teen Na’Ziyah Harris, per sourceThe man charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Na’Ziyah Harris pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including second-degree murder, less than two weeks before his trial was scheduled to begin.
From flurries to 50s: Metro Detroit set to thaw out -- what to expect and when
Read full article: From flurries to 50s: Metro Detroit set to thaw out -- what to expect and whenAfter a stretch of cold air and occasional flurries, a gradual warming trend is setting up across Metro Detroit, bringing temperatures closer to, and eventually above, seasonal averages through the upcoming holiday weekend and into next week.
Snow may snarl commutes this week in Metro Detroit: Here’s when to expect it
Read full article: Snow may snarl commutes this week in Metro Detroit: Here’s when to expect itLight snow is expected to return to Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday, bringing slick travel conditions and colder air that will linger into the weekend.
‘A crash and burn disaster’: Michigan Senator pushes for CPS reform after 5-year-old’s death
Read full article: ‘A crash and burn disaster’: Michigan Senator pushes for CPS reform after 5-year-old’s deathIt’s a desperate push to loosen confidentiality rules around Child Protective Services records in Michigan, arguing the change is necessary to prevent deaths like that of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher of Detroit.
Metro Detroit faces brutally cold wind chills as deep freeze continues
Read full article: Metro Detroit faces brutally cold wind chills as deep freeze continuesA Cold Weather Advisory will take effect at midnight for much of Southeast Michigan and remain in place through 10 a.m. Friday, as dangerously cold wind chills develop across the region.
Dangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit this weekend
Read full article: Dangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit this weekendDangerously cold wind chills continue across Metro Detroit as Arctic air remains in place heading into the weekend. A Cold Weather Advisory for cold wind chills remains in effect through Saturday morning, but even after the advisory expires, bitter cold will linger across the region.
Snow targets Metro Detroit’s Wednesday morning commute: What to expect
Read full article: Snow targets Metro Detroit’s Wednesday morning commute: What to expectA Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for all of Southeast Michigan. Snow develops mainly after 3 a.m. and continues through Wednesday morning.
Morning 4: Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his death -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Lawsuits accuse CPS of sending 5-year-old back into danger before his death -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
From record heat to snow: Metro Detroit’s weather flips again as we enter weekend
Read full article: From record heat to snow: Metro Detroit’s weather flips again as we enter weekendRain will mix with and change to snow Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, with the best chance for accumulating snow arriving during the evening and overnight hours.
Near-record warmth expected this week in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Near-record warmth expected this week in Metro DetroitMetro Detroit is headed for an unusually mild end to the workweek, with temperatures expected to surge to near-record levels by Friday, while cooler air lingers across the Thumb and parts of Southwestern Ontario.
Oakland County travel expert shares advice for Caribbean travelers during Venezuela crisis
Read full article: Oakland County travel expert shares advice for Caribbean travelers during Venezuela crisisAfter a Livonia couple was stranded in the Caribbean due to the military operation in Venezuela affecting travel, Local 4 spoke to a Royal Oak travel agent about what people should know if they are traveling to the Caribbean in the coming months.
A mother raised safety concerns at a Detroit women’s shelter. She was then asked to leave, she says
Read full article: A mother raised safety concerns at a Detroit women’s shelter. She was then asked to leave, she saysA woman said she and her daughter were asked to leave the Detroit Rescue Mission and Ministries women and children’s shelter after she sounded the alarm on safety concerns in an anonymous interview with Local 4.
Mother claims she was asked to leave Detroit women’s shelter after raising alarm on safety issues
Read full article: Mother claims she was asked to leave Detroit women’s shelter after raising alarm on safety issuesA woman living inside the Detroit Rescue Mission and Ministries women and children’s shelter says she and her daughter were asked to leave after she sounded the alarm on safety concerns in an anonymous interview with Local 4.
Snow returns ahead of bitter cold for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Snow returns ahead of bitter cold for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Metro DetroitAnother round of light snow is moving into Southeast Michigan Tuesday evening, adding to a wintry pattern that will carry through New Year’s Eve and usher in a bitterly cold start to the new year.
Dearborn Heights city employees face sudden layoffs, mayor requests resignations
Read full article: Dearborn Heights city employees face sudden layoffs, mayor requests resignationsSeveral Dearborn Heights city employees were suddenly laid off on Friday morning. Impacted employees say they were told it was because the city is cutting costs.
4Warn Weather Alert: Storm system bringing threat of damaging winds, snow to Metro Detroit
Read full article: 4Warn Weather Alert: Storm system bringing threat of damaging winds, snow to Metro DetroitThe storm will bring widespread rain, strong to potentially damaging winds, rapidly falling temperatures, snow squalls and a risk of flash freezing, creating impacts on roads, air travel and the power infrastructure across Southeast Michigan.
Detroit family in hospital 30+ times after living in black mold for over a year
Read full article: Detroit family in hospital 30+ times after living in black mold for over a yearA Detroit single mom and her three kids say they’ve been living among black mold for over a year. They don’t have the money to move, and her cries for help have been falling on deaf ears, until she called Local 4.
DEA: Fentanyl now ‘weapon of mass destruction’ as Detroit braces for major federal push
Read full article: DEA: Fentanyl now ‘weapon of mass destruction’ as Detroit braces for major federal pushFederal authorities are no longer treating fentanyl like another street drug. They’re treating it like what they say it has become: a weapon of mass destruction.
Despite fewer crashes in 2025, this Wayne County intersection remains a safety concern for locals
Read full article: Despite fewer crashes in 2025, this Wayne County intersection remains a safety concern for localsThe intersection of Telegraph and Schoolcraft roads is raising safety concerns among residents, despite showing a slight improvement in crash statistics over the past year.
Tenants at Clinton Township apartment claim to go without hot water for days
Read full article: Tenants at Clinton Township apartment claim to go without hot water for daysSeveral tenants living inside a Clinton Township apartment say they’ve been without hot water for nearly two weeks. The apartment complex says the issue was fixed last week.
Dangerous cold front brings light snow, plunging wind chills to SE Michigan
Read full article: Dangerous cold front brings light snow, plunging wind chills to SE MichiganBitter cold air continues to spill into Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan tonight as a strong cold front pushes through the region. A chance of light snow develops late this evening and overnight, mainly after midnight.
Slushy snow turns to ice across Metro Detroit as tempeatures plummet
Read full article: Slushy snow turns to ice across Metro Detroit as tempeatures plummetA round of heavy, wet snow that fell across Southeast Michigan Tuesday night and Wednesday morning is creating a new hazard as temperatures rapidly drop below freezing.
Light snow, slick roads, subzero wind chills set to hit Metro Detroit this weekend
Read full article: Light snow, slick roads, subzero wind chills set to hit Metro Detroit this weekendLight snow moving into Metro Detroit early Sunday will be followed by another surge of cold air, bringing slippery travel for the first half of the day and wind chills that fall below zero by late Sunday night and Monday morning.
Detroit Fire Department officials under scrutiny for alleged payroll fraud, misconduct
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department officials under scrutiny for alleged payroll fraud, misconductDiscipline has been recommended for three high-ranking officials with the Detroit Fire Department in a payroll fraud investigation months after the Investigators at Local 4 looked into allegations.
Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expect
Read full article: Winter storm hitting Metro Detroit during holiday travel weekend: what to expectA winter storm is set to move into Michigan Saturday afternoon, and it is expected to drop five to eight inches of snow across much of southeast Michigan by Sunday morning.
Winter storm to bring hazardous travel as Metro Detroit shifts from bitter cold to heavy snow this weekend
Read full article: Winter storm to bring hazardous travel as Metro Detroit shifts from bitter cold to heavy snow this weekendA developing winter storm is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, following a sharp drop in temperatures Friday morning.
Discipline recommended for 3 high-ranking Detroit Fire officials in payroll fraud investigation
Read full article: Discipline recommended for 3 high-ranking Detroit Fire officials in payroll fraud investigationDiscipline has been recommended for three high-ranking officials with the Detroit Fire Department in a payroll fraud investigation months after the Investigators at Local 4 looked into allegations.
Rain, then winter chill: what to expect for Metro Detroit’s holiday week
Read full article: Rain, then winter chill: what to expect for Metro Detroit’s holiday weekA quiet but chilly Sunday night will ease Metro Detroit into a busy holiday week that features rain, a sharp temperature drop and possible snow showers just in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.
This Michigan intersection has smelled of ‘raw sewage’ for years. What can be done?
Read full article: This Michigan intersection has smelled of ‘raw sewage’ for years. What can be done?People living in the area around one Michigan intersection told Local 4 that it’s smelled like “raw sewage” for years.
Weather: What to expect this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Weather: What to expect this weekend in Metro DetroitDetroit kicks off the holiday season Friday evening with the 22nd Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park, and the weather will cooperate. Comfortable temperatures and dry skies will welcome large crowds downtown before a colder weekend settles in across Southeast Michigan.
Calm weather for Detroit’s tree lighting as cold air arrives for Saturday
Read full article: Calm weather for Detroit’s tree lighting as cold air arrives for SaturdayMostly cloudy skies and mild November temperatures will set the stage Friday evening as an expected crowd of more than 100,000 gather for the 22nd annual Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries refutes allegations of poor living conditions in veteran housing
Read full article: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries refutes allegations of poor living conditions in veteran housingDetroit Rescue Mission Ministries refuted allegations of inadequate living conditions in their veteran housing after a report highlighted issues.
What’s being done about the ‘raw sewage’ odor in Macomb County?
Read full article: What’s being done about the ‘raw sewage’ odor in Macomb County?Something stinks in Macomb County and it’s described as a “raw sewage” odor. It’s something county residents and business owners have been dealing with for years.
Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to know
Read full article: Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to knowCrews will soon be shifting traffic from westbound I-696 to the newly rebuilt eastbound side of I-696 as construction continues.
Michigan high school playoff game moved because of recent shooting -- fans are not happy
Read full article: Michigan high school playoff game moved because of recent shooting -- fans are not happyA Michigan high school football playoff game was moved because of a recent shooting, and many fans are angry about the decision.
Harper Woods vs. Divine Child football game relocated due to safety concerns following shooting
Read full article: Harper Woods vs. Divine Child football game relocated due to safety concerns following shootingThe Michigan High School Athletic Association regional final football game between Harper Woods and Divine Child has been relocated to John Glenn High School in Westland following a shooting last week.
November starts with cold nights, cozy days in Metro Detroit
Read full article: November starts with cold nights, cozy days in Metro DetroitMetro Detroit settles into a classic fall pattern tonight with partly cloudy skies and a chill in the air. Overnight lows dip into the lower- to mid-30s, with the coldest readings near Howell, Ann Arbor, and Lapeer, where frost may form by daybreak.
Residents near Detroit elementary school concerned about speeding drivers despite speed humps
Read full article: Residents near Detroit elementary school concerned about speeding drivers despite speed humpsFamilies living near an elementary school on Detroit’s west side are worried about speeding drivers.
Model-turned-survivor shares honest battle with breast cancer in ‘Hello Beautiful’
Read full article: Model-turned-survivor shares honest battle with breast cancer in ‘Hello Beautiful’As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Local 4 wants to tell you about an exceptional opportunity to see a new film that shows the battle against this disease like never before.
Speeding in quiet Livonia neighborhood raises safety concerns
Read full article: Speeding in quiet Livonia neighborhood raises safety concernsA quiet Livonia neighborhood is grappling with an escalating speeding problem that’s putting residents’ safety at risk, according to local homeowners and police data.
NBA on NBC: After 24-year hiatus, basketball makes primetime comeback with epic doubleheader
Read full article: NBA on NBC: After 24-year hiatus, basketball makes primetime comeback with epic doubleheaderBasketball is back on Local 4 as the NBA returns home to NBC with a star-studded doubleheader to kick off the 2025-26 season. The season marks the NBA’s return to NBC after 24 years.
New poll reveals who’s watching with subtitles and why
Read full article: New poll reveals who’s watching with subtitles and whyA debate popped up in the Local 4 newsroom: Do you watch TV with subtitles? Some people don’t like them, but a new poll sheds light on who uses subtitles and why — and the results vary by age.
Live stream: Michigan high school volleyball Catholic League finals at Oakland University
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan high school volleyball Catholic League finals at Oakland UniversityYou can watch the Michigan high school volleyball Catholic League finals live from Oakland University right here on Local 4+.