The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has ordered DTE Energy Co. and three of its subsidiaries to comply with the Clean Air Act and pay a $100 million penalty for violations at the EES Coke Battery facility located on Zug Island between River Rouge and Detroit.

A Wayne County man is facing federal charges after paying a teen in exchange for nude images on Snapchat, according to court documents.

Steven Marchbanks, 58, of Flat Rock, pled guilty to illegally transporting and receiving an explosive device that injured a child while being a felon in possession of firearms.

A 30-year-old from River Rouge was arrested after allegedly driving away from police Friday morning.

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

A Detroit mother is demanding answers after her 13-year-old son was injured in a school fight — saying she only found out later when a video surfaced online.

A Detroit mother is demanding answers after her 13-year-old son was injured in a school fight — saying she only found out later when a video surfaced online.

The River Rouge 13-year-old who went missing on Sunday has been found safe and his father was arrested.

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

Police think a missing River Rouge teenager was taken by his father outside a McDonald’s, and they are believed to be heading to Florida.

Police think a missing River Rouge teenager was taken by his father outside a McDonald’s, and they are believed to be heading to Florida.

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

The family of a 13-year-old boy who disappeared this weekend in River Rouge believes he “is in immediate danger.”

The UAW Local 600′s Tool & Die Unit at Ford’s River Rouge location has reached a tentative local agreement with Ford Motor Company.

This week’s high school football game of the week is a east versus west matchup between two perennial powerhouses with championship expectations.

Twin 11-year-old girls were injured Thursday after they brought a powerful firework into a bathroom in their River Rouge home and lit it.

Twin 11-year-old girls were rushed to the hospital after a firework reportedly blew one of their fingers off her hand while the other was severely burned in River Rouge.

The sisters ran to a neighbor they knew was a nurse who applied a tourniquet.

The River Rouge Public Safety Department are seeking information about a 13-year-old girl who went missing in River Rouge.

Longtime River Rouge resident Claudia Williams had plenty of company Wednesday as she celebrated her 109th birthday.

A River Rouge police officer is suing her bosses for $2 million, claiming sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

Health officials said the water could have contaminants, pathogens and chemicals that could lead to health risks for anyone who comes in contact with the water.

A man is still unidentified 51 years after his body was found in the Detroit River behind the Edison Plant in River Rouge.

A River Rouge man was sentenced to probation after officials found injured dogs and supplements linked to dog fighting inside his home.

After transferring from Oakland University, Micah Parish is living out his dream, playing for San Diego State University in the Final Four in Houston.

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

A boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.

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

The final weekend of the high school football regular season was Friday night which meant one last chance to make an impression before district play next week.

Every Wednesday morning for the past two and half years, Tarence Wheeler is outside of Ann Visger Elementary School in River Rouge with his mobile food pantry, “Pantry of Hope.”

A boy is hospitalized but appears to be stable after jumping over the retaining wall of a freeway in Detroit Wednesday night and falling dozens of feet amid a police chase.

A chef from San Diego, California traveled to Metro Detroit to help a local high school keep its culinary program going.

A Metro Detroit non-profit is helping families struggling with the financial and emotional weight of cancer by raising money to help pay their bills.

As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the River Rouge primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

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.

$2 million will be used to turn a once-vacant lot in Southwest Detroit into an urban paradise that will benefit families from three different cities.

A six-year-old child playing outside a River Rouge apartment complex was caught in the crossfire and grazed by a bullet. Fortunately, she is expected to be ok.

On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that 23 local organizations will receive grants to help fund stream cleanups.

Several puppies have found new homes thanks to the River Rouge School District.

One person has been killed and another has been critically injured following a shooting Tuesday night outside of a smoke shop in Lincoln Park, police say.

There’s concern about a stretch of land in a storage yard in River Rouge where the pavement has buckled and cracked along Pleasant and Campbell streets.

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The debate of building another medical marijuana dispensary in the city of River Rouge is getting mixed reactions.

Officials have charged a Grosse Pointe Park pharmacy owner, a Detroit doctor and three others with running a prescription drug ring in several cities around Wayne County.

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.

A child predator wanted in North Carolina was arrested this weekend during an overnight search warrant that was served at his relative’s house in River Rouge, police said.

The closure of the plant is a milestone in the company’s clean energy transition that includes increased investments in wind and solar, utilizing cleaner natural gas, and operating its carbon-free Fermi nuclear plant.

A River Rouge woman has been charged with murder for shooting and killing her estranged boyfriend during an argument over their children, police said.

RVER ROUGE, Mich. – At least two people have died following a shooting in Wayne County on Thursday morning. According to police, a shooting occurred in Ecorse Thursday morning. Two individuals involved in the shooting, both in their 20s, reportedly drove to River Rouge in search of help. The two individuals drove to the River Rouge Police Department, where they died inside of the vehicle, officials say. Additional details regarding the shooting or the victims’ identities have not yet been released.

RIVER ROUGE – River Rouge police are searching for 35-year-old Jennifer Blackmon who has been missing since Dec. 22. All I want is for her to be home and to see all of the accomplishments that I’ve made or going to make,” said Blackmon’s daughter Amonte Hamer. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted to 800-Speak Up or visit visit www.1800speakup.org. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of Christopher Triplett. Triplett was found shot to death on July 12, 2020. He was found behind the wheel of a brown or gold 2020 Chevy Malibu. The vehicle was parked on Beechwood Street in River Rouge. More: Crime news

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – An annual event called the All-Star Give Back aims at making Thanksgiving just a little bit easier for families in need. Cars filled the River Rouge High School parking lot for the 22nd annual Turkey Giveaway Tuesday. READ: Annual Thanksgiving All-Star Giveback event held in River RougeWheeler helped organize the event. Wheeler said the group is giving out more than 2,000 turkeys and food boxes to those in need. They need care, they need hope, they need love.”Coleman said he has lost family and friends to COVID-19.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – The All-Star Giveback event took place Thursday at River Rouge High School. To practice safe social distancing, the event was done in a drive-thru style in the school parking lot. They need care. They need help. Whitmer is asking Michiganders to wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings over the holiday.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for River Rouge here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Police are looking for a 65-year-old woman who has been missing since Friday. Audrey Sims was last seen on West Jefferson in River Rouge. No other details were provided. Contact police if you have any information. READ: More missing person coverage

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A family said a young mother of five was shot and killed in her car with two of her children inside. Tears and hugs were shared Saturday between friends and family members of 25-year-old Selena Buston. They honored a mother of five who was shot and killed in River Rouge Friday night while simply sitting in her car with two of her children inside inside. Her family came back to the very spot she was killed and held a prayer vigil in her honor. Family is hurt.

‘Everybody is heartbroken’ -- Woman fatally shot in River Rouge in truck with 2 of her childrenPublished: October 3, 2020, 11:15 pmTears and hugs were shared Saturday between friends and family of 25-year-old Selena Buston, as they honored a mother of five who was shot and killed in River Rouge Friday night, while simply sitting in her car with two of her children inside inside.

DETROIT A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. Local 4s Hank Winchester did a simple test to see if the mail being sent and received is getting where it needs to be on time. There have been 124 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases confirmed at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Nearly two weeks ago, the Department of Justice requested the state of Michigan hand over information about how it handled COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. Read MoreMonday, Sept. 7, 2020 --

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. The video shows three people getting out of a silver Chrysler 300, walking over to another and firing shots around 6 p.m. Monday at the gas station on Visger Road between Jefferson Avenue and Fort Street. His family identified him as Alex Minor, of River Rouge. The owner of the gas station, Emad Saleh, said the gunmen then sped up the street to get to Minor’s girlfriend, who was in another car with children inside. You can hear from Minor’s cousin and Saleh in the video posted above.

A security camera captured video of a River Rouge gas station shooting that left a man dead earlier this week. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. Two people were shot outside a gas station in River Rouge, according to police. It happened Monday night on Visger Road between Jefferson Avenue and Fort Street. Video from the scene shows two cars with bullet holes. Police have not released any other information. READ: More local crime reports

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) announced Thursday a recall on contaminated pre-rolls from retail outlets at Bay City, Hazel Park, Detroit, Traverse City, Ann Arbor, Lansing, River Rouge, Ferndale, Quincy, Lowell, Negaunee and Lapeer. According to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the investigation was initiated on July 31. Consumers who have any of the contaminated pre-rolls in their possession should return them to the retailer where they were purchased for proper disposal. Consumers who have experienced symptoms after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their physician. Consumers are also asked to report any adverse product reactions to the MRA via email at MRA-Enforcement@michigan.gov or call 517-284-8599.

Beaumont Health had a solution Thursday by bringing it all to the curbside. Thursday was the first time Beaumont Health has offered curbside vaccinations. Murphy, a nurse practitioner at Beaumont Teen Health Center, said it’s a great option for those trying to social distance. READ: Here’s what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicThe Beaumont Teen Health Center will be offering curbside vaccines in Taylor on Aug. 5. More information can be found on the official Beaumont Health website here.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has interrupted many routines, and that includes wellness visits for children and teens who have now fallen behind on routine vaccinations. The state of Michigan has reported a 44.5 percent decrease in immunizations during the pandemic. Officials with Beaumont said that decline puts children and their communities at risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. The River Rouge event will be held on July 30 at 1460 W. Coolidge Highway. The Taylor event will be held on Aug. 5 at Taylor, 26650 Eureka Road, Suite B.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. River Rouge celebrated the 100th birthday of a woman who is living through the second global pandemic of her lifetime. Five years ago, Dora Smith earned her high school diploma at 95 years old. While she expected to have a few people drive by, she didnt expect to hear the sirens and honking horns that made their way down Chestnut Street in River Rouge. The celebration included the mayors of River Rouge and Ecorse -- her former city. Now that shes reached her goals of getting her high school diploma and reaching 100 years old, Smith talked about whats next.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Downriver woman reunited with stolen puppy after suspects chaotic arrestA police pursuit in River Rouge led to one mans arrest the reunion of a Trenton woman and her puppy. Dashcam and bodycam footage captured the wild chase. A man wanted in connection to several Downriver home invasion was taken into police custody.

TRENTON, Mich. A police pursuit in River Rouge led to one mans arrest the reunion of a Trenton woman and her puppy. A man wanted in connection to several Downriver home invasion was taken into police custody. Police said William Black, 47, was on a home invasion rampage through Allen Park, Wyandotte and Trenton. A Trenton woman had her new puppy stolen during a home invasion. Trenton police didnt give up looking for Thor and the puppy was returned to her Wednesday.

FULL VIDEO: River Rouge high schooler celebrates surviving COVID-19 after 3 weeks on ventilatorPublished: May 28, 2020, 7:26 pmA senior at River Rouge High School is celebrating more than one type of graduation after he spent three weeks on a ventilator and survived the coronavirus (COVID-19).

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. A senior at River Rouge High School is celebrating more than one type of graduation after he spent three weeks on a ventilator and survived the coronavirus (COVID-19). Alijah Cromartie, 18, thought he would be spending this month finishing his senior year at River Rouge. Cromartie was discharged Thursday, and RIM staff members wanted to make sure it didnt go unnoticed. It wasnt the graduation he had planned, but Cromartie couldnt hide his job as the staff celebrated him beating the coronavirus. After three weeks on a ventilator at Childrens Hospital, Cromartie went to RIM to continue his recovery.

Serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown has been declared brain dead. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

OAK PARK, Mich. – A phone call Monday led police to a man they say is connected to at least six homicides in Metro Detroit. Kenyel William Brown (WDIV)MORE: Search for Metro Detroit serial murder suspect comes to violent endPolice had been looking for Brown after they believed he committed multiple murders, one nonfatal shooting and two carjackings in Metro Detroit. Three of the shootings were in River Rouge, two were in Detroit and one was in Highland Park. Officials said someone working at an adult bookstore on 8 Mile Road near the Detroit and Oak Park border spotted Brown on Monday. Officers were able to locate Brown, but he tried fleeing through yards in Oak Park.

Tip from worker at bookstore leads to capture of suspected Metro Detroit serial killerPublished: February 25, 2020, 11:12 pmIt was a phone call from a nearby adult bookstore that led police right to serial killer suspect Kenyel Brown, 40, on Monday afternoon.

Serial murder suspect shoots himself in confrontation with policePublished: February 24, 2020, 5:08 pmMetro Detroit serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown shot himself in the head during a confrontation, according to police.

OAK PARK, Mich. – Editor’s note: Sources previously told Local 4 that Brown was fatally shot. Metro Detroit serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown shot himself in the head during a confrontation, according to police. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said it was a “single gunshot wound that he inflicted.”Craig said he is in critical condition. UPDATE: Search for Metro Detroit serial murder suspect comes to violent end: What we knowThe manhunt came to an end in Oak Park. RELATED: Metro Detroit family wants answers after father of 3 killed by criminal on the run, police sayKenyel William Brown (WDIV)

DETROIT – Federal and local law enforcement agencies are involved in a manhunt for Kenyel Brown. Brown is wanted in connection with at least six deaths in Metro Detroit. Marshals, officers from the Detroit Police Department, Michigan State Police, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives zeroed in on a home Sunday in Highland Park. RELATED: Metro Detroit family wants answers after father of 3 killed by criminal on the run, police say“Our investigation led us to this address on Stevens Street in Highland Park,” Szilagy said. Marshals said Brown is known to wear the camouflage jacket seen in the photo below.

Marshals, along with multiple local law agencies, are working to try to get Kenyel Brown off the streets. READ: Manhunt underway for suspected shooter in River Rouge, Detroit murdersAuthorities said Brown is connected to three homicides in River Rouge, two in Detroit and one in Highland Park. A man was found shot to death in a vacant home on Minnesota Street, near John R. Street. READ: Quadruple murder suspect Kenyel Brown connected to new Detroit homicide“This is a situation where everyday he’s out there, somebody is at risk,” said Aaron Garcia. Brown has ties to River Route and Ecorse and has been seen in Detroit and Highland Park.

DETROIT – Sources tell Local 4 Kenyel Brown, the man wanted for three homicides out of River Rouge and a deadly shooting in Detroit Thursday night is also suspected of being connected to a fifth fatal shooting that happened Saturday morning in Detroit. UPDATE: Murder suspect Kenyel Brown connected to 6th Metro Detroit homicideSaturday morning’s shooting happened in the 20 block of Minnesota Street in Detroit at 1:45 a.m., according to police. The body of a 36-year-old man was found in the back room of a vacant building in the area. Police have murder warrants for Brown in connection to the killing of two people in River Rouge as well as an earlier homicide in the city. READ MORE: Manhunt underway for suspected shooter in River Rouge, Detroit murdersBrown was last seen driving a black Dodge Caravan with the Texas license plate NXL 7787.

DETROIT – Police believe the man responsible for two people killed in River Rouge could be responsible for another fatal shooting on Detroit’s east side. A 41-year-old man was found dead Thursday night at about 11 p.m. inside a building near the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Redmond Street. Police believe Kenyel Brown, a man suspected of killing two people in River Rouge, could be responsible. Brown was last seen driving a black Dodge Caravan with the Texas license plate NXL 7787. Brown was last seen driving a black Dodge Caravan with the Texas license plate NXL 7787.

Man wanted in River Rouge double-homicide also suspect in fatal Detroit shootingPublished: February 21, 2020, 12:12 pmPolice believe the man responsible for two people killed in River Rouge is responsible for another fatal shooting on Detroit’s east side. A 41-year-old man was found dead Friday morning inside a building near the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Redmond Street. Police believe Kenyel Brown, a man suspected of killing two men in River Rouge, could be responsible. The investigation is ongoing.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – The family members of two people killed in River Rouge last week continue to grieve while police search for the shooter. Dorian Patterson, 48, and Kimberly Green, 52, were shot to death Friday at a home on Beechwood Street. Authorities are searching for Kenyel William Brown, 40, in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information on Brown’s whereabouts is asked to call the U.S. Marshals Service at 313-243-5656 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP to remain anonymous.

A vigil was held for triple shooting victims in River Rouge. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Cleanup underway after raw sewage spills into River Rouge storm drainPublished: February 6, 2020, 5:08 pmA cleanup is underway after a sludge from a truck ended up in a storm drain Thursday in River Rouge.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A vigil was held Saturday night at the home of two people who were shot and killed in River Rouge this week. Family members tell Local 4 52-year-old Kimberly Green and 48-year-old Dorian Patterson were the two victims killed at the home on Beechwood Street Thursday. They were found dead after a 44-year-old man who was also shot, directed an officer to the home. Read: Community on edge after River Rouge triple shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 hospitalizedRead more: Multiple people shot at home in River Rouge; 2 killed, another injured“Till the end of the road, we can’t let go,” sang the crowd of mourners together at the vigil. It’s maddening, we got to stop,” an attendee at the vigil told Local 4.

Multiple people shot at home in River RougePublished: January 31, 2020, 6:19 amInvestigators have been at a house on Beechwood Street near Visger Road since about 10:30 p.m.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Chet Franklin Jr. has dreamed of playing on the River Rouge High School basketball team. Franklin knows everything about the team, including every time the team won a state championship, but he is physically unable to play on the team. When the Panthers were preparing to take on Allen Park Cabrini, Coach Lamonta Stone told Franklin to get dressed. When Cabrini players realized what was happening, they passed the ball to River Rouge and Franklin got his shot. “You know he missed a couple, so I’m like, ‘Scoot up,’” River Rouge guard Cortland Cochran said.

Chet Franklin Jr. has dreamed of playing on the River Rouge High School basketball team. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

River Rouge mourning victims of shootingsPublished: December 7, 2019, 6:08 pmThe River Rouge community is in shock after two fatal shootings this week.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – A 31-year-old man was fatally shot in River Rouge Saturday at a home on Beechwood Street, police say. The homicide comes after 23-year-old River Rouge resident Tamia Cook died after being shot multiple times Wednesday. Read more: 23-year-old woman shot multiple times in River Rouge diesThe victim in Saturday’s homicide was found on the ground after being shot multiple times. Officers found several people inside the home who are not considered possible suspects, but being interviewed as witnesses. Police say it appears the home was being used to manufacture and sell drugs.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – Police have launched an investigation into a homicide involving a 23-year-old woman. According to police, on Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m. officers responded to the area of Frazier and Eaton in River Rouge after gunfire was reported. When officers arrived to the scene they found the victim, Tamia Cook. Cook was shot multiple times, and rushed to the hospital where she died. Police said Cook is the daughter of a retired River Rouge police sergeant.

DETROIT - A woman has been found safe in River Rouge after a man intentionally hit her with a truck Monday in Detroit. Video shows Alasia Hill, 21, having a confrontation with a man in a pickup truck before the man runs her down in the area of 19th and Visger streets. Police said they are looking for Hill's family. See previous coverage below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

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DETROIT - A lawsuit alleges Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ordered Department of Transportation buses to not use Rover Rouge school ads on its buses. According to the lawsuit, the River Rouge district has advertised on buses since about 2012. A statement from the district claims the mayor targeted River Rouge Schools, and charter schools are still allowed to advertise on DDOT buses. "River Rouge Schools, Dr. Coleman, and Mrs. Harper believe that this targeted attack is wrong and should not be allowed. The Mahyor never gave any such directive regarding River Rouge Schools or any other advertiser.

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DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Child killedA 4-year-old boy was killed in a crash overnight in Roseville. No air conditioningA senior highrise with a big problem exposed yesterday by Help Me Hank. Justin Amash leaves GOPHe said he's using this Independence Day to declare his independence. Tuskegee AirmanWe celebrate our independence and pay tribute to the men and women who served our country. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.