1 hour agoIconic Michigan place named best summer travel destination in AmericaOne of the crown jewels of Michigan was just named the No. 1 summer travel destination in the country.
1 hour ago5 new Detroit restaurants to check out this summerStacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Detroit using data from Yelp.
1 hour agoFire risk โvery highโ for dozens of Michigan counties: What that meansDozens of Michigan counties have an elevated risk for fire on Thursday, due to warm, dry conditions.
3 hours agoThe turbulent history behind Michiganโs iconic Zilwaukee BridgeSome believe this Michigan bridge marks the start of Up North. Others just marvel at its vast span and view of the Saginaw River. Weโre talking about, of course, the Zilwaukee Bridge.
11 hours agoTrump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in MichiganAn adviser to Donald Trump's reelection campaign has met with close to 40 Arab American activists from across the country in Michigan.
12 hours agoAnn Arbor elementary student named winner of Google Doodle contestAs the 2024 Michigan Doodle for Google Winner, the design incorporates different elements to show his wish for the future, like a tree, an apple and an electric vehicle.
18 hours agoMichigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cowsA Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu in what is the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.
1 day agoWoman found living in Michigan store sign told police it was a little-known 'safe spot'Police in Michigan have released body camera video of an encounter with a woman who was living inside a sign on the roof of a grocery store.
1 day agoMorning 4: A breakdown of severe weather chances for Michigan on Tuesday -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
1 day agoOakland County worker uses state cars for personal use during weekends, holidaysA state worker from Oakland County has been sentenced for using state of Michigan vehicles for personal use during weekends and holidays, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.
2 days agoCops give new info about 2 killed, 14 hurt (8 kids) in Michigan drunk driving crashTwo people were killed and 14 others -- including eight children -- were injured when a drunk Michigan woman crashed into a group of family members, police said.
2 days agoWhen to expect storms, rain in Metro Detroit today, next 2 daysStorms are expected to move through Metro Detroit on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.
2 days agoCompany wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industryA judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to the rural region.
3 days agoMackinac Bridge repaving project wonโt be done by Memorial Day weekendIf youโre heading Up North for Memorial Day, prepare for delays on the Mackinac Bridge.
3 days agoMichigan, local police ramping up seat belt enforcement: What to knowPolice agencies across the state of Michigan are ramping up seatbelt enforcement starting this week and lasting through the end of May.
3 days agoThe small Michigan town massacre that remains deadliest in US history 97 years laterThe massacre at a small Michigan town remains the deadliest in United States history, even 97 years later.
100 most popular baby names in Michigan in 2023Have you been wondering what the most popular baby names were in Michigan last year? Good news -- youโre about to find out.
Morning 4: Air quality alert issued for 14 Michigan counties -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan, MSU football players switch sides of rivalry within 2 hoursTwo former Michigan and Michigan State football players switched sides of the in-state rivalry within hours of each other.
Why Michigan has designated two bovine tuberculosis testing areasBovine tuberculosis (TB) was detected in wild deer in some Michigan counties, causing officials to designate two bovine TB testing areas.
Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzleA fall trial has been set for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
Over 12,000 Michiganders register as organ donors through tax formsAccording to Gift of Life Michigan, someone registered to be an organ donor can save up to eight lives and potentially heal more than 100.
Morning 4: What weather weโre expecting in Michigan this June -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Long range forecast: Michigan weather outlook for June 2024What sort of June weather should we expect around Michigan this year?
These were the most popular baby names in Michigan in 2023Have you been wondering what the most popular baby names were in Michigan last year? Good news -- youโre about to find out.
Booze in the Big House? Alcohol sales begin at Michigan Stadium in AugustAlcohol is already sold during events at the Yost Ice Arena and Crisler Center.
Seatbelt enforcement to ramp up across Michigan this month: What to knowPolice agencies across the state of Michigan are preparing to ramp up seatbelt enforcement through the end of May.
3 men accused of starting 2022 Isle Royale wildfire face federal chargesThree Michigan men accused of starting a wildfire that burned around six acres at Isle Royale National Park are now facing federal charges.
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard coverEA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter.
Spongy moth caterpillars are still a nuisance in Michigan: What to knowThough their population has been on the decline, spongy moth caterpillars continue to pose a threat to Michiganโs trees.
New legislation aims to stop scammers filing fake property deeds in MichiganMichigan representatives discussed a proposed bill in Lansing that would make filing dirty deeds a serious crime.
Livingston County among 4 Michigan counties to see controlled burns WednesdayThere are prescribed burns scheduled to take place in Michigan across four counties on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Morning 4: Hit-and-run driver injures Cedar Point employee in parking lot -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Expect more cruise ships on the Great Lakes this yearCruise ships have become more popular on the Great Lakes over the past few years, and thereโs no sign of the booming business slowing down anytime soon.
First Lady Jill Biden to deliver remarks at political events in MichiganFirst Lady Jill Biden is traveling to Michigan and New York this week for campaign events.
Mother to stand trial for 1997 murder of โBaby Garnetโ found dead in Michigan outhouseIf convicted, she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Kickoff time revealed for Michigan footballโs home game against USCThe kickoff time for Michigan footballโs home game against USC is the latest to be revealed.
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of teens at now-closed Michigan detention centerA lawsuit claims 14 teenagers in Michigan were sexually abused by staff while living at a state-licensed detention and rehabilitation center.
This could be Michiganโs first state insect, thanks to a group of 5th gradersMichigan is one of only two states without an official state insect. A group of fifth graders are trying to change that.
Morning 4: Ransomware attack at Ascension hospitals impacting services -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Tracking Tuesday showers in Metro Detroit: What to knowMetro Detroit weather forecast for May 14, 2024, and beyond.
Michigan national champion who just signed with Packers retires from footballA member of the Michigan national championship team has retired from football just weeks after signing with the Green Bay Packers.
Why a large volume of fish are dying off on Michigan lakeA large number of fish have died, and continue to die, on a Michigan lake due to a virus, the DNR said.
Breaking down Metro Detroit rain chances for 4 of 5 days this weekThereโs a chance of rain or storms in Metro Detroit for four of the five days this week.
Man arrested, charged after 17-hour standoff in Canton TownshipPolice said they were responding to a home on Annapolis Circle on reports of domestic violence.
Movies and TV shows casting in MichiganBackstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Michigan.
21-year-old from Canton among 2 killed in 2-car rollover crash on Plymouth highwayA 21-year-old from Canton Township was among two people killed in a two-car rollover crash on a highway in Plymouth Township.
Another chance for Northern Lights in Michigan tonight: What to knowMany people in Michigan got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday and Saturday night, and if the weather cooperates, we might get another chance Sunday night.
Flashpoint: Where Michiganโs downballot races stand, the county leading COVID recoveryWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+.
Morning 4: How to prevent tick bites -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan tick season: Most common, how to prevent bites, how to remove themHave you started doing yard work yet? Hiking? Do your dogs spend more time outside? Youโll want to take steps to protect yourself and your pet from ticks.
Metro Detroit gets another chance to see Northern Lights on Saturday, SundayMany people in Michigan got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night and if the weather cooperates, we might get another chance Saturday and Sunday night.
Morning 4: REAL ID deadline, your photos of the Northern Lights -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
REAL ID in Michigan: How to make sure youโre ready for the deadlineMichigan residents will want to make sure they have a star on their driverโs license or state ID before May of next year.
Michigan considers GPS tracking or mechanic verification to fund road repairsBeing taxed for roads not at the gas pump but based on how much you drive is one of the ideas under consideration by the state of Michigan.
Father found guilty of premeditated murder in 1982 disappearance of baby girl in Ann ArborThe father of an infant who has been missing for more than 40 years has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Michiganders excited for rare opportunity to witness Northern LightsThe storm, expected to be one of the most powerful in years, is set to create stunning aurora displays visible across the state.
Specialty lab exec gets 10-year prison term for 11 deaths from tainted steroids in MichiganA Michigan judge has sentenced the former executive of a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy to at least 10 years in prison for the deaths of 11 people in 2012.
Man sentenced for meningitis outbreak that led to 11 Michigan deathsThe outbreak impacted more than 750 people nationwide and claimed a total of 64 lives.
Former US Olympic and University of Michigan swim coach Jon Urbanchek dies at 87International Swimming Hall of Fame coach Jon Urbanchek has died.
When, where and how to see possible Northern Lights in Metro Detroit tonightMichigan residents across the state will have one of the best shots in decades to see Northern Lights, thanks to the sun.
๐ท MIPics: Send us your pictures of the Northern Lights!Everyone in Michigan has a good chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night into early Saturday morning and we want you to share your photos!
Michigan coffee shop owner pleads no contest in hidden bathroom camera chargesA Michigan coffee shop owner has plead no contest to charges for allegedly installing a hidden camera in a bathroom at his business.
Morning 4: Northern Lights chances increase for all of Michigan tonight -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Northern Lights chances increase for all of Michigan tonight: What to knowAll parts of Michigan will have a good shot at seeing Northern Lights on Friday night into early Saturday morning.
Pedestrian fatally struck by driver in Monroe CountyA driver in Monroe County has killed a pedestrian.
New American detainee adds uncertainty for Michigan native Paul Whelan in Russian espionage caseThe arrest last week of another American in Russia is likely to hurt Michigan native Paul Whelan.
โRooftop ninjaโ: Homeless woman found living inside Michigan grocery store signPolice in Michigan say a startling discovery was made on the roof of a Michigan grocery store: A woman was living inside the store sign for roughly a year.
Michigan family reunited with cat who ran off during tornadosMilo was found hiding inside the family's destroyed home.
Ex-Michigan township clerk, her attorney charged in 2020 election voter data breachA former township clerk in Michigan and her private attorney have been charged in connection with a 2020 election voter data breach.
4 tornadoes hit Michigan on 60th anniversary of stateโs 2nd-deadliest twisterFour tornadoes touched down in Michigan this week almost 60 years to the day when the state's second-deadliest tornado hit Macomb County.
Popular Northern Michigan trail closed for summer due to invasive speciesA busy trail inside Michiganโs Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been shut down through the summer season due to an invasive species.
Apple juice sold in Michigan recalled for โinorganic arsenicโ levelsAbout 25,000 cases of apple juice sold in more than a dozen states, including Michigan, are being recalled for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.
Michigan man accused of making explosives to target Satanic Temple in MassachusettsA grand jury has indicted a Michigan man, who is accused of taking explosives to Massachusetts last year to target a building known as the Satanic Temple.
Detroit Tigers game vs. Blue Jays later this month moved to the morningA Detroit Tigers game against the Toronto Blue Jays later this month has been moved to a morning first pitch.
What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?Tornado emergencies have been called in Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and more states over the past few weeks during recent periods of severe weather.
Update on major damage, outages, traffic issues in Michigan city hit by tornadoOfficials offered an update Wednesday morning on the major tornado damage, power outages, and residents affected in one Michigan city.
More rain, temps to plummet in Metro Detroit after midweek heatMetro Detroit weather forecast for May 8, 2024, and beyond.
Damage reported in possible tornadoes in Portage, MichiganA possible tornado tore through property in Portage, Michigan on Tuesday afternoon.
Michigan notary program faces allegations of outdated practicesNotaries are the first line of defense against fraud, but is the state notary program really protecting the public?
Detroit Tigers send Parker Meadows to minors, bring up hot-hitting utility batThe Detroit Tigers have sent Parker Meadows down to the minor leagues in favor of a hot-hitting utility bat.
Tornado watch issued for 19 Michigan countiesA tornado watch was issued for Tuesday afternoon and evening in 19 Michigan counties.
Group redrawing Metro Detroit Senate districts wants public input at meetings this weekThe group responsible for redrawing the boundaries of six Michigan Senate districts in the Metro Detroit area is asking for the publicโs input at a series of meetings.
Man arrested for string of vehicle thefts in Michigan, OhioHe remains in custody at the Oakland County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Counties with the most homes selling under list price in MichiganStacker compiled a list of counties in Michigan where homes typically sell below list price using data from Redfin.
Morning 4: What to know before morel mushroom hunting in Michigan -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Will Gordie Howe Bridge decks be connected this month?Even if May doesnโt turn out to be the month for the milestone moment of the decks being connected, that occasion should occur this summer.
Former Michigan, Catholic Central football player dies at age 36Obi Ezeh, a former football player at Catholic Central and the University of Michigan, has died at the age of 36.
Michigan Supreme Court rules against couple in dispute over privacy and drone photos of landThe Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a local government in a dispute over sending a drone to take pictures of a salvage yard without permission.
Michigan morel mushroom hunters should beware โfalseโ look-alikesThere are some things you should know before you go searching for morel mushrooms in Michigan.
Flashpoint: Trump in Michigan, presidential election, what the NFL Draft did for DetroitWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+.
Former Michigan basketball star dies at 33A former University of Michigan basketball star passed away at the young age of 33.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
Morning 4: May weather outlook, shipwreck found -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
How Michigan police are using unmarked vehicles to target distracted driversPolice across the state of Michigan are cracking down on distracted drivers by using unmarked vehicles.
Wooden steamship that โwent missingโ 112 years ago found at bottom of Lake SuperiorA wooden steamship that went missing 112 years ago with 14 people presumed dead was found at the bottom of Lake Superior.
Updated Michigan weather outlook for May 2024May is off to a mild (and wet) start in Michigan -- what should we expect for the rest of the month?
Cedar Point celebrates 155th summer season with new roller coaster debutCedar Point opens for the season on Saturday if you want to drive a nice distance for some thrills.