Local 4 Lifestyle Editor shares creative, holiday gift wrapping ideas

After a break in the widespread snow Sunday, cold air settles in for the start of the week.

Discipline 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.

A 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.

A developing winter storm is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, following a sharp drop in temperatures Friday morning.

The latest edition of Local 4’s “Backstory” takes us through the history of Detroit’s iconic Hudson’s store and building.

Discipline 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.

A 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.

People living in the area around one Michigan intersection told Local 4 that it’s smelled like “raw sewage” for years.

Detroit flipped the switch on the 2025 tree at Campus Martius, to ring in the holiday season.

Detroit 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.

Mostly 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.

Local 4 is once again partnering with Toys For Tots and Kroger to make sure children around Metro Detroit have a special holiday season.

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries refuted allegations of inadequate living conditions in their veteran housing after a report highlighted issues.

A persistent foul smell, often described as a “raw sewage” odor, has been troubling Macomb County for years.

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.

Rain–snow mix Tuesday may slow morning drive before a warmer weekend in Metro Detroit.

Crews will soon be shifting traffic from westbound I-696 to the newly rebuilt eastbound side of I-696 as construction continues.

A Michigan high school football playoff game was moved because of a recent shooting, and many fans are angry about the decision.

The 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.

If you have never been to Hob Nobble Gobble at Ford Field, you are missing out!

Now is a good time to start thinking about protecting your home for what’s to come as winter approaches.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Award highlights Local 4’s partnership with Carhartt to spotlight skilled trades success

Dark, soft, and unexpectedly chic - brown is the color of the season

Voters in Detroit elected Mary Sheffield as the city’s first woman mayor.

Polls open at 7 a.m. on Nov. 4, and Detroit voters will choose their next mayor.

If you are planning to tailgate ahead of the Lions-Vikings game, bundle up for a cool start to Sunday.

Metro 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.

Halloween will bring a fall chill, but also some sunshine peeking through the clouds.

WDIV’s pre-parade coverage begins at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.

A busy stretch of road in Wayne has raised concerns among multiple residents, who say drivers are speeding through it and causing crashes.

Families living near an elementary school on Detroit’s west side are worried about speeding drivers.

Detroit voters will head to the polls on Nov. 4, 2025, to choose their next mayor of the city.

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.

A quiet Livonia neighborhood is grappling with an escalating speeding problem that’s putting residents’ safety at risk, according to local homeowners and police data.

A crash has closed the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Beck Road in Oakland County.

Basketball 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.

A 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.

A Michigan lawmaker is demanding the state restore Office of Recipient Rights patient complaint data that had been removed from the state website.

Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit.

You can watch the Michigan high school volleyball Catholic League finals live from Oakland University right here on Local 4+.

What a difference 24 hours makes, especially if Local 4 is involved.

Police have arrested Lagarien Thomas, 33, who stabbed a victim at a construction site on the campus of the University of Michigan.

The Ann Arbor Police Department has released the photo of the suspect involved in the University of Michigan campus stabbing.

If you are enjoying high school football Friday night, college football Saturday or making plans for the Lions game on Sunday, you will have a stretch of incredibly nice weather across Metro Detroit.

General Motors’ engineering center in Warren is closed after two workers tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease.

Several people have been shot in Port Huron early Thursday morning, according to police.

Holly and Dan Campbell have always shown their appreciation for Lions fans and the city of Detroit, but she explained why those feelings are so strong in an interview with Local 4.

The school year has just started, and already, a threat has prompted schools in Clinton Township to go into lockdown.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is known across the NFL for his aggressive nature on fourth down. His wife, Holly, shared her honest thoughts about those plays.

The sunshine seen over the weekend is expected to stick around for this Labor Day and the next couple of days. The gentle warming trend will also continue.

A Metro Detroit woman claims she was shocked after allegedly discovering her personal information had been posted publicly in response to an online review.

A Metro Detroit woman claims she was shocked after allegedly discovering her personal information had been posted publicly in response to an online review.

Our new series, “Backstory,” kicks off with a look at some of the biggest investigative stories Local 4 has tackled over the decades.

Lifestyle Editor shares tips on getting summer clothing fall time ready

We have an update on Local 4 reporter Hank Winchester.

A former Warren police officer has been bound over to stand trial in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men, a judge ruled Friday.

Temperatures and humidity are expected to rise in Metro Detroit over the next couple of days.

Video obtained by Local 4 shows what appears to be a current Hamtramck councilmember dropping off stacks of absentee ballots at a city drop box days before the August primary election.

Back-to-school season is here, and with teachers spending nearly $900 out of pocket on classroom supplies last year (AdoptAClassroom.org), we’ve partnered with Meijer to give back to an educator in the metro Detroit community.

Back-to-school shopping can quickly add up for families, creating a financial burden as kids prepare for the new year.

From Dorm Rooms to Downsizing: Why Everyone Needs to Know How to Fold

The potential delay centers around readiness issues at the ports of entry on both sides of the Detroit-Windsor crossing, though construction of the bridge itself is 98% complete.

The Air Quality Alert has been extended for all of Southeast Michigan through Tuesday.

As part of Local 4’s Trade-Up initiative, which aims to spotlight skilled trade workers, a special event will give middle and high school girls the opportunity to explore careers in engineering and construction.

Detroit mayoral candidates are making their final campaign pushes across the city as the August 5 primary election approaches.

Saturday is the final day for this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fair, and Local 4 had full coverage during the morning news.

As a kid, a future in basketball was never really in the picture. But Scott Setzke will tell you that it’s never too late to chase your hoop dreams, no matter how small they might seem.

A woman found her mother and a stranger dead in the kitchen of a Warren home, responding sources told Local 4.

Local 4 Lifestyle Editor Jon Jordan Declares Art Deco the “Next Big Thing”

An iconic burger joint in Hazel Park was damaged Wednesday morning after two cars crashed.

Metro Detroit is turning out to be the best weather day of the week. With temperatures peaking in the lower 80s and low humidity, conditions are ideal for summer fun and outdoor activities.

Your go-to guide for everything funny in Metro Detroit

Cooler and drier air will flow into Southeast Michigan for the start of the workweek. (WDIV)

Under partly cloudy skies, showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop Sunday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (WDIV)

An Air Quality Advisory is in effect across most of Southeast Michigan through Saturday night, including Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties.

This carpentry program in Detroit, offers earning while learning

A fire has broken out in Detroit’s east side early Monday morning.

It’s a big night for some men across Detroit. Every year, the Michigan Chronicle selects a group of African American men to recognize for their commitment to community service and helping others.

Comedian and “Diva of Contemporary Comedy” Sommore is coming to Detroit to perform at the Garden Theater, and Local 4 is giving away tickets to two lucky Insiders.

Watch the 2025 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

Watch the 2025 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

Insiders can enter to win $3,000 from Gardner White during the 2025 Ford Fireworks broadcast on Local 4!

Watch the 2024 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

Watch the 2025 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

The 67th annual Ford Fireworks are set to light up the Downtown Detroit sky on Monday.

Watch the 2025 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

The 67th annual Ford Fireworks are set to light up the Downtown Detroit sky on Monday.

Watch the 2024 Ford Fireworks along the Detroit Riverfront live on Local 4 and Local 4+.

The best high school football players in the state of Michigan are taking the field Saturday for the 2025 High School Football All-Star Game.

We here at Local 4 have been made aware of an external investigation regarding Hank Winchester.

Your go-to guide for everything funny in Metro Detroit

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded late Monday morning in Harrison Township when 2-year-old Maxwell Anderson was reported missing from his family’s home off Manse Street.

Summer officially arrives this week, and the heat is picking up to welcome it.

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded late Monday morning in Harrison Township when 2-year-old Maxwell Anderson was reported missing from his family’s home off Manse Street.

Ready for the heat? Dust off your ceiling fans. Next week will be hot.

Your go-to guide for everything funny in Metro Detroit

After spending days with some of the worst air of any major city in the world, Detroit is getting relief just in time for this weekend’s outdoor activities.

What do you think about the HOV lanes on I-75? The Michigan Department of Transportation wants to hear from you.