Detroit apartment tenants face weeks-long elevator outage amid ongoing building issues
Read full article: Detroit apartment tenants face weeks-long elevator outage amid ongoing building issuesResidents of โTower Bโ of the Alden Towers Apartments on Detroitโs east side say theyโve been without a normal working elevator for over three weeks.
30-year-old man critically injured in Christmas Day shooting on Detroit east side
Read full article: 30-year-old man critically injured in Christmas Day shooting on Detroit east sideA 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot during an altercation with another man on Christmas Day in Detroit.
Former employee accused of stealing over $215,000 from Metro Detroit moving service business
Read full article: Former employee accused of stealing over $215,000 from Metro Detroit moving service businessA former employee of a Metro Detroit moving services business is accused of misappropriating funds and transferring the companyโs money to her personal accounts.
Detroit man accused of giving stolen gun to man linked to 8 different shootings
Read full article: Detroit man accused of giving stolen gun to man linked to 8 different shootingsA man is facing federal charges for allegedly giving a stolen gun to the man linked to several shootings in Detroit.
Detroit comes alive on Christmas Eve with shopping, travel, holiday cheer
Read full article: Detroit comes alive on Christmas Eve with shopping, travel, holiday cheerItโs no secret that the holidays are magical in Detroit. Local 4 spent Christmas Eve finding out how people in the city are gearing up for the big day.
Soldiers receive heroโs welcome at Detroit Metro Airport on Christmas Eve
Read full article: Soldiers receive heroโs welcome at Detroit Metro Airport on Christmas EveOn Christmas Eve, at Detroit Metro Airport, a group of soldiers got an emotional heroโs welcome home thanks to an organization whose goal is to make military membersโ lives easier.
Police search for shooter after woman, baby hurt on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Police search for shooter after woman, baby hurt on Detroitโs east sideDetroit police are still looking for the person who shot a 24-year-old woman and a 1-year-old baby on the east side early Wednesday morning.
Historic night at Detroit Edison Public School Academy as WNBA star Rickea Jacksonโs jersey is retired
Read full article: Historic night at Detroit Edison Public School Academy as WNBA star Rickea Jacksonโs jersey is retiredDetroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) has retired the jersey of Rickea Jackson, a standout player for the Los Angeles Sparks and the schoolโs most accomplished basketball alumnus.
Officer accidentally shoots himself while responding to dog attack on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Officer accidentally shoots himself while responding to dog attack on Detroitโs west sideA police officer accidentally shot himself while responding to a dog attack on Detroitโs west side.
Detroit reports $105M surplus as Mayor Mike Duggan prepares to leave office
Read full article: Detroit reports $105M surplus as Mayor Mike Duggan prepares to leave officeDetroit officials announced a $105 million budget surplus for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking the cityโs eleventh surplus in twelve years of balanced budgets.
โPeople have been remarkableโ: Mayor Mike Duggan expresses gratitude to Detroiters as he concludes 3 terms
Read full article: โPeople have been remarkableโ: Mayor Mike Duggan expresses gratitude to Detroiters as he concludes 3 termsAs Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan prepares to leave office after three terms, he reflects on a tenure marked by downtown revival, improved council relations, and changing city politics.
Theyโre worried about Michigan man filming them. But officials say itโs not illegal
Read full article: Theyโre worried about Michigan man filming them. But officials say itโs not illegalSeveral women have come forward to share concerns about a social media content creator filming them without their consent. But officials said heโs not breaking the law.
โGo 4 Itโ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: โGo 4 Itโ spirit shines as police deliver holiday joy to kids in need on Detroitโs east sideThe โGo 4 itโ spirit made a big appearance on Detroitโs east side, where families going through a hard time had a heavy weight lifted from their shoulders.
โChristmas miracleโ: Detroit EMTsโ quick response credited for saving stroke victimโs life
Read full article: โChristmas miracleโ: Detroit EMTsโ quick response credited for saving stroke victimโs lifeA Grosse Pointe Farms manโs stroke could have turned tragic if not for a fortunate accident location and quick-acting emergency medical technicians who helped turn his medical emergency into what his family now calls their โChristmas miracle.โ
โA lot of Rizz?โ: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and itโs legal
Read full article: โA lot of Rizz?โ: Livonia man records women without consent for social media -- and itโs legalSeveral Livonia residents are concerned about a social media content creator recording women and children in public without their knowledge.
Father of 2 shot to death days before Christmas in Inkster apartment amid domestic dispute
Read full article: Father of 2 shot to death days before Christmas in Inkster apartment amid domestic disputeA 25-year-old father of two was fatally shot during a domestic dispute at his Inkster apartment early Monday morning, according to police.
Detroit man charged after 2 dogs freeze to death, third found neglected
Read full article: Detroit man charged after 2 dogs freeze to death, third found neglectedProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Martell George,39, of Detroit, in connection with abandoning two of his pet dogs, allowing them to freeze to death, and another surviving dog to be neglected and abandoned in the cold.
Man charged with murder in shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer outside Westland Kroger
Read full article: Man charged with murder in shooting of Salvation Army bell ringer outside Westland KrogerAccording to authorities, Echol was volunteering as a Salvation Army bell ringer outside the Kroger when Zambrana fired multiple shots, striking him in the chest. Echols reportedly ran into the store and collapsed.
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 theyโve been living among black mold for over a year. They donโt have the money to move, and her cries for help have been falling on deaf ears, until she called Local 4.
Morning 4: Woman arrested after shooting, killing man following domestic dispute in Wayne County -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Woman arrested after shooting, killing man following domestic dispute in Wayne County -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Turning pain into purpose: Wayne County woman creates app to help families grieve loved ones
Read full article: Turning pain into purpose: Wayne County woman creates app to help families grieve loved onesDuring this time of year, a lot of us are focused on creating memorable moments, whether shopping for the best gift or perfecting family recipes. Sometimes what we really want isnโt for sale. For many families, someone we love is missing from the dining room table.
Final phase of Mammoth Building demolition marks new chapter for Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Final phase of Mammoth Building demolition marks new chapter for Detroitโs west sideWorkers removed a decades-old skybridge at Greenfield and Grand River on Sunday, marking the final phase of demolition for the long-vacant Mammoth Building on Detroitโs west side.
How family says Michigan hospital lost portion of loved oneโs skull
Read full article: How family says Michigan hospital lost portion of loved oneโs skullThe family of a former Michigan hospital worker said the hospital lost a portion of their loved oneโs skull -- and it had to do with another patient with the same first name.
They want to reopen a strip club in their neighborhood. These Michigan residents arenโt happy
Read full article: They want to reopen a strip club in their neighborhood. These Michigan residents arenโt happyA group of Michigan residents are frustrated by plans to reopen a former strip club in their neighborhood.
Family says Detroit hospital lost piece of momโs skull. And offered a $25 gift card in return
Read full article: Family says Detroit hospital lost piece of momโs skull. And offered a $25 gift card in returnThe family of a former Detroit hospital employee said the hospital lost a piece of their loved oneโs skull -- and then tried to apologize with a $25 gift card.
How prosecutors are still trying to get $823,681 from Kwame Kilpatrick
Read full article: How prosecutors are still trying to get $823,681 from Kwame KilpatrickFederal prosecutors are actively pursuing $823,681.18 in restitution payments from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, launching a new effort to track down potential assets that could satisfy his outstanding debt to taxpayers.
Viral YouTube trio โCouch Sistersโ brings holiday cheer to Detroit Country Day during surprise visit
Read full article: Viral YouTube trio โCouch Sistersโ brings holiday cheer to Detroit Country Day during surprise visitThe trio has amassed 1.2 million subscribers, with many of their dance and lifestyle videos racking up well over a million views.
Pistonsโ Paul Reed, Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg give back to Detroit kids this holiday season
Read full article: Pistonsโ Paul Reed, Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg give back to Detroit kids this holiday seasonDetroit Pistons player Paul Reed and Michigan Wolverines basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg are stepping off the court this holiday season to give back to the Detroit community.
Detroit to host 2027 NCAA Menโs Final Four at Ford Field, marking a return after 18 years
Read full article: Detroit to host 2027 NCAA Menโs Final Four at Ford Field, marking a return after 18 yearsIn a little under 18 months, college basketballโs biggest weekend will be back in the Motor City.
Demolition begins on new Detroit City FC Stadium project
Read full article: Demolition begins on new Detroit City FC Stadium projectDemolition crews began tearing down the long-vacant Southwest Detroit Hospital on Friday, marking the first step toward construction of Detroit City Football Clubโs new 15,000-seat stadium.
DEA: Fentanyl now โweapon of mass destructionโ as Detroit braces for major federal push
Read full article: DEA: Fentanyl now โweapon of mass destructionโ as Detroit braces for major federal pushFederal authorities are no longer treating fentanyl like another street drug. Theyโre treating it like what they say it has become: a weapon of mass destruction.
โUnbelievableโ: Westland community reacts after Salvation Army bell ringer killed, suspect arrested
Read full article: โUnbelievableโ: Westland community reacts after Salvation Army bell ringer killed, suspect arrestedWestland police have arrested a suspect in the shooting at Kroger that took the life of a Salvation Army bell ringer.
โHere to stayโ: Top Detroit charter school turns to GoFundMe to buy its own building
Read full article: โHere to stayโ: Top Detroit charter school turns to GoFundMe to buy its own buildingOne of the top K-8 schools in Detroit does not own its building. Theyโre turning to an unconventional tool to raise the money to buy it outright.
NCAA unveils Detroit-inspired logo for 2027 menโs Final Four at Ford Field
Read full article: NCAA unveils Detroit-inspired logo for 2027 menโs Final Four at Ford FieldThe newly unveiled logo celebrates Detroit's heritage with local street signs, auto tags, industrial themes, and a basketball/vinyl record graphic that nods to Motown's music legacy.
Shooter arrested after Salvation Army bell ringer killed at Kroger in Westland, police say
Read full article: Shooter arrested after Salvation Army bell ringer killed at Kroger in Westland, police sayA suspect has been taken into custody after a Salvation Army bell ringer was shot and killed at a Kroger store in Westland on Thursday, police said.
Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivorsA deadly workplace shooting at Henry Ford Healthโs main hospital is fueling new momentum in Lansing to remove financial barriers for domestic violence survivors seeking legal protection.
Man dead, another listed in critical condition following shooting on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Man dead, another listed in critical condition following shooting on Detroitโs west sideA man was killed, and another man was listed in critical condition after a ShotSpotter alerting police of a shooting on Detroitโs west side.
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.
Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patientโs skull
Read full article: Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patientโs skullA former Detroit hospital employeeโs family is suing the hospital after staff allegedly lost a portion of her skull that was removed during surgery, confusing it with another patientโs bones.
Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patientโs skull
Read full article: Family sues Detroit hospital after allegedly losing piece of patientโs skullA former Detroit hospital employeeโs family is suing the hospital after staff allegedly lost a portion of her skull that was removed during surgery, confusing it with another patientโs bones.
Federal prosecutors renew effort to collect $823K restitution from ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Read full article: Federal prosecutors renew effort to collect $823K restitution from ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame KilpatrickFederal prosecutors are actively pursuing $823,681.18 in restitution payments from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, launching a new effort to track down potential assets that could satisfy his outstanding debt to taxpayers.
Tenants locked out after Leland apartment evacuation in Detroit, no timeline for reentry
Read full article: Tenants locked out after Leland apartment evacuation in Detroit, no timeline for reentryTenants of the troubled Leland apartment building in downtown Detroit say theyโre not only displaced โ theyโre locked out of their homes with no clear timeline for when they can get back in to retrieve their belongings.
Childrenโs Hospital of Michigan hosts annual โSnowpileโ gift giveaway for patients and families
Read full article: Childrenโs Hospital of Michigan hosts annual โSnowpileโ gift giveaway for patients and familiesChildrenโs Hospital of Michigan hosted its annual โSnowpileโ event -- a free gift giveaway for patients who are hospitalized and their families.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartments
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Detroit redevelopment project that will create 21 apartmentsGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a redevelopment project in Detroit is receiving funding to create 21 apartments and commercial space.
Detroit police seek 13-year-old boy missing from cityโs west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek 13-year-old boy missing from cityโs west sideAnyone who has seen Rashad Dyson Jr. or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1201 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Doctor, lawyer, therapist, and man in Toledo -- how theyโre linked to pedophilia, child porn case
Read full article: Doctor, lawyer, therapist, and man in Toledo -- how theyโre linked to pedophilia, child porn caseA doctor, a lawyer, a therapist, and a man in Toledo are all linked to a case of admitted pedophilia and child pornography, according to the FBI.
Detroit familyโs home damaged, Christmas gifts lost after fire spreads from vacant house
Read full article: Detroit familyโs home damaged, Christmas gifts lost after fire spreads from vacant houseDetroit fire officials are investigating multiple house fires that broke out Tuesday morning, including a blaze that destroyed two vacant homes and damaged one familyโs home on Dwyer Street.
Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown joins Little Caesars for pizza-making event with Detroit students
Read full article: Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown joins Little Caesars for pizza-making event with Detroit studentsA fun day for some kids who got a chance to meet Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown and enjoy some pizza.
Neighbors raise concerns as former strip club eyes reopening on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Neighbors raise concerns as former strip club eyes reopening on Detroitโs east sideSome residents on Detroitโs east side say theyโre frustrated and worried as a former strip club appears poised to reopen under new ownership.
Snoop Dogg to headline Detroit Lions vs. Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime show
Read full article: Snoop Dogg to headline Detroit Lions vs. Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime showMusical icon Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Netflix NFL Christmas gameday halftime show.
Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shooting
Read full article: Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shootingA Northville native attending Brown University spent seven hours in hiding this weekend as a mass shooting unfolded just blocks away.
The 4 men linked to Metro Detroit pedophelia, child porn case, per FBI
Read full article: The 4 men linked to Metro Detroit pedophelia, child porn case, per FBIFour men have been linked to a major pedophelia and child pornography case that spans throughout Metro Detroit and beyond, according to the FBI.
Detroit teen, man charged in connection with double shooting on cityโs west side
Read full article: Detroit teen, man charged in connection with double shooting on cityโs west sideA teen and a man were charged in connection with a shooting that killed one person and injured another on Detroitโs west side on Wednesday.
Convicted felon arrested after being found with 3 pistols during traffic stop in Detroit, police say
Read full article: Convicted felon arrested after being found with 3 pistols during traffic stop in Detroit, police sayA Detroit man was arrested after he ran away during a traffic stop, and police found three pistols inside his car.
All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophiles
Read full article: All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophilesThree prominent men from Metro Detroit are accused of openly discussing being pedophiles during graphic chats about young boys, according to the FBI.
Judge delays bond decision in Metro Detroit church leaderโs forced labor, laundering case
Read full article: Judge delays bond decision in Metro Detroit church leaderโs forced labor, laundering caseA judge postponed making a decision on bond for David Taylor, a Metro Detroit church leader facing federal forced labor charges, requesting additional FBI reports before ruling.
โLove being a pedoโ: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
Read full article: โLove being a pedoโ: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chatsThree men -- a doctor, an attorney, and a therapist -- from Oakland and Wayne counties are involved in a web of child pornography chats, and some sexually abused young boys, according to federal officials.
Detroit police officer found not guilty of threatening women with tickets, jail for phone numbers
Read full article: Detroit police officer found not guilty of threatening women with tickets, jail for phone numbersA Detroit police officer accused of getting phone numbers from two women he had pulled over by threatening them with tickets and jail, and the women saying they later received unwanted calls and texts from the officer, has been found not guilty of his charges.
House fire on Detroitโs west side kills 6-year-old girl
Read full article: House fire on Detroitโs west side kills 6-year-old girlCity of Detroit maintenance workers could only board up the windows in the charred and frozen aftermath of a deadly fire that tore through a home on 12000 block of Rutherford โ near Greenfield and I-96 โ on Detroitโs west side early Sunday morning.
โShop with a Copโ program brings holiday joy to Detroit kids
Read full article: โShop with a Copโ program brings holiday joy to Detroit kids20 Detroit children experienced holiday shopping with a unique twist Saturday, Dec. 13, as Detroit Police officers and Police Athletic League (PAL) members accompanied them on a $250 shopping spree at Meijer.
Volunteers restore donated bikes, deliver smiles to Detroit families
Read full article: Volunteers restore donated bikes, deliver smiles to Detroit familiesDozens of bikes donated by the community rolled out to new homes on Saturday, Dec. 13. The bikes were given to kids and families who need them most, providing more than just transportation.
16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old outside Highland Park store
Read full article: 16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old outside Highland Park storeProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old boy from Highland Park in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy from Detroit.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby waives preliminary exam in drug case
Read full article: Detroit rapper Sada Baby waives preliminary exam in drug caseMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Casada Sorrell, also known as rapper Sada Baby, waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a controlled substance possession charge.
Mario Willis Case: New expert testimony challenges arson theory in 2008 Detroit firefighter death
Read full article: Mario Willis Case: New expert testimony challenges arson theory in 2008 Detroit firefighter deathA defense expert testified Thursday that the 2008 Detroit fire that killed firefighter Walter Harris may not have been arson, challenging the investigation that led to Mario Willisโ conviction.
Police search for suspects involved in barbershop double homicide on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in barbershop double homicide on Detroitโs west sidePolice are searching for suspects who were involved in a barbershop double homicide on Detroitโs west side.
14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Ceciliaโs โSay Playโ center
Read full article: 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Ceciliaโs โSay Playโ centerMitch Albomโs 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon brought out countless big names from the world of sports and entertainment on Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.