Morning 4: Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire and why the truth is somehow more alarming -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire and why the truth is somehow more alarming -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
New Canadian citizenship law could mean you already qualify -- here’s what to know
Read full article: New Canadian citizenship law could mean you already qualify -- here’s what to knowMost of us don’t think too hard about where our grandparents came from, but for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Michiganders, that family history could be worth a second passport.
2 accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases at multiple areas in Sterling Heights
Read full article: 2 accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases at multiple areas in Sterling HeightsTwo men from out of state were charged with allegedly spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases in multiple areas in Sterling Heights.
Grosse Pointe Park attorney faces 26 felonies after child porn found in home, officials say
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Park attorney faces 26 felonies after child porn found in home, officials sayAn attorney in Grosse Pointe Park is facing 26 felony charges after child pornography was found in his home, prosecutors said.
Grosse Pointe Park attorney pasted family members’ faces onto child porn photos, prosecutor says
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Park attorney pasted family members’ faces onto child porn photos, prosecutor saysA Grosse Pointe Park attorney used photos of family members’ faces and pasted them onto child porn pictures to view and share with others, according to prosecutors.
Grosse Pointe Park attorney faces 26 felonies after child porn found in home, officials say
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Park attorney faces 26 felonies after child porn found in home, officials sayAn attorney in Grosse Pointe Park is facing 26 felony charges after child pornography was found in his home, prosecutors said.
Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire -- and why the truth is somehow more alarming
Read full article: Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire -- and why the truth is somehow more alarmingAt Detroit’s peak in the 1940s, it’s estimated that industrial companies were dumping six million gallons of waste into the Detroit and Rouge rivers every year.
Oakland County man killed dad’s girlfriend, told him she was dead, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man killed dad’s girlfriend, told him she was dead, police sayAn Oakland County man killed his father’s girlfriend in their home and then told his dad that she was dead, according to police.
Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing back
Read full article: Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing backAs drone technology gets better, could it change what it means to be a first responder? While law enforcement agencies explore that question, there are concerns that this is a slippery slope when it comes to privacy.
Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cash
Read full article: Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cashA popular end-of-year game among high school seniors is making waves across Metro Detroit — and catching the attention of law enforcement.
2 accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases at multiple areas in Sterling Heights
Read full article: 2 accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases at multiple areas in Sterling HeightsTwo men from out of state were charged with allegedly spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases in multiple areas in Sterling Heights.
Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing back
Read full article: Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing backAs drone technology gets better, could it change what it means to be a first responder? While law enforcement agencies explore that question, there are concerns that this is a slippery slope when it comes to privacy.
Antisemitic symbols spray-painted in several spots across Sterling Heights, 2 arrested
Read full article: Antisemitic symbols spray-painted in several spots across Sterling Heights, 2 arrestedTwo 19-year-olds were arrested on Sunday after allegedly spray-painting swastikas on a fence near a Sterling Heights home and several other areas.
‘Stuffing firearm inside his pants’: Convicted felon went to Macomb County gun range, ATF says
Read full article: ‘Stuffing firearm inside his pants’: Convicted felon went to Macomb County gun range, ATF saysA convicted felon is back in custody after he went to a Macomb County gun range and also sent a picture of himself “stuffing a firearm inside his pants,” federal officials said.
Clinton River flooding leaves mess across Utica as water levels begin to drop
Read full article: Clinton River flooding leaves mess across Utica as water levels begin to dropThings started to look a lot more like normal around Utica on Friday as the flood waters from the Clinton River that had overtaken parts of Macomb County this week began to slowly recede.
Eastpointe man sentenced for assaulting wife, trying to stab officer with screwdriver
Read full article: Eastpointe man sentenced for assaulting wife, trying to stab officer with screwdriverAn Eastpointe man has been sentenced in two cases involving the assault of his wife, and for trying to stab an officer with a screwdriver during a shoplifting arrest, officials said.
Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public space
Read full article: Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public spaceAnn Arbor’s city council has approved a deal to transform a downtown parking lot into a new library, housing units and open public space.
A Henry Ford Museum visit sparked her welding path. Now she’s representing the US on the world stage
Read full article: A Henry Ford Museum visit sparked her welding path. Now she’s representing the US on the world stageA childhood visit to the Henry Ford Museum sparked Mikala Sposito's passion for welding. Now, at 21, she's the first woman ever to represent the United States in the International World Skills Welding Competition.
Michigan Softball Academy “powered by hope” in its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research
Read full article: Michigan Softball Academy “powered by hope” in its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer researchThe 17th annual event sponsored by University of Michigan Softball is scheduled for Thursday April 23 at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor.
What judge said about Sherrone Moore’s wife sticking by his side through allegations
Read full article: What judge said about Sherrone Moore’s wife sticking by his side through allegationsThe judge who sentenced former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore gave a lengthy statement about Moore’s wife and her decision to stick by his side throughout the process.
WCC closes Free College Week with community celebration on campus
Read full article: WCC closes Free College Week with community celebration on campusWashtenaw Community College wrapped up its annual Free College Week on Saturday, capping a full week of no-cost learning and community events in honor of National Community College Month.
Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigation
Read full article: Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigationAfter a mother told Local 4 that her son was urinated on in the shower, a high school wrestling program in Michigan is back under investigation.
Fowlerville schools reopen investigation into high school wrestling program in alleged hazing
Read full article: Fowlerville schools reopen investigation into high school wrestling program in alleged hazingAn investigation into Fowlerville High School’s varsity wrestling program has reopened after Local 4’s report on an alleged hazing incident.
Monroe schools athletic director reinstated months after podcast comments on transgender athletes
Read full article: Monroe schools athletic director reinstated months after podcast comments on transgender athletesThe Monroe Public Schools athletic director, who was placed on leave following comments he made on a podcast about transgender athletes, has been reinstated.
Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cash
Read full article: Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cashA popular end-of-year game among high school seniors is making waves across Metro Detroit — and catching the attention of law enforcement.
Michigan man stored lottery ticket in box for months before checking it. It was worth $100K
Read full article: Michigan man stored lottery ticket in box for months before checking it. It was worth $100KA Michigan man stored his lottery tickets in a box for months before discovering he had won $100,000.
Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we know
Read full article: Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we knowThere was a massive police response in Marine City Sunday night after officers thought they were responding to a hostage situation, which ended up being a false report.
How police just confirmed Michigan man was responsible for rape, murder of teen 43 years ago
Read full article: How police just confirmed Michigan man was responsible for rape, murder of teen 43 years agoPolice have confirmed that a Michigan man was responsible for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenage girl 43 years ago.
She was kidnapped, killed as a teen in Michigan. 43 years later, the man responsible is identified
Read full article: She was kidnapped, killed as a teen in Michigan. 43 years later, the man responsible is identifiedA 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and killed 43 years ago in Michigan, and nobody could find answers. Now, the man responsible has been identified.
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Oakland County man killed dad’s girlfriend, told him she was dead, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man killed dad’s girlfriend, told him she was dead, police sayAn Oakland County man killed his father’s girlfriend in their home and then told his dad that she was dead, according to police.
Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing back
Read full article: Why Metro Detroit authorities are turning to drones -- and why some residents are pushing backAs drone technology gets better, could it change what it means to be a first responder? While law enforcement agencies explore that question, there are concerns that this is a slippery slope when it comes to privacy.
Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire -- and why the truth is somehow more alarming
Read full article: Why people think the Detroit River caught on fire -- and why the truth is somehow more alarmingAt Detroit’s peak in the 1940s, it’s estimated that industrial companies were dumping six million gallons of waste into the Detroit and Rouge rivers every year.
Michigan State Police probe I-96 shooting that followed near-crash, traffic dispute in Wayne County
Read full article: Michigan State Police probe I-96 shooting that followed near-crash, traffic dispute in Wayne CountyMichigan State Police are investigating a suspected freeway shooting on eastbound I-96 that they say began with a near crash and escalated into gunfire, though no injuries were reported.
‘Fiasco’: Detroit water project faces backlash after residents report unsafe access conditions
Read full article: ‘Fiasco’: Detroit water project faces backlash after residents report unsafe access conditionsNeighbors in Detroit’s Barton-McFarland neighborhood are frustrated after the city restarted work on a lead service line replacement project, temporarily blocking access to their driveways without notice.
Police reveal new details in triple homicide at gas station on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police reveal new details in triple homicide at gas station on Detroit’s west sideDetroit police Assistant Chief F.D. Hayes gave an update on the triple homicide on the city’s west side that left three young people dead and multiple families grappling with unanswered questions.
‘In fear for his life’: Alleged shooter’s family responds to Detroit triple homicide as 2 families mourn
Read full article: ‘In fear for his life’: Alleged shooter’s family responds to Detroit triple homicide as 2 families mournA triple fatal shooting on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning has left three young people dead and multiple families grappling with grief, shock, and unanswered questions.
Warm start, wet finish: SE Michigan forecast calls for evening showers
Read full article: Warm start, wet finish: SE Michigan forecast calls for evening showersSoutheast Michigan saw some sunshine this morning and midday. As a cold front sinks across the region, we’ll introduce the chance for rain this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are possible, but nothing severe is expected.
Detroit man’s tribute park to his late mother threatened by land dispute
Read full article: Detroit man’s tribute park to his late mother threatened by land disputeA Brightmoor resident who built a community gathering place on his Burgess Street property says years-long efforts to expand the park have stalled amid disputes with the city and a separate legal fight with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
City of Dearborn Heights launches pilot program to improve neighborhood traffic safety
Read full article: City of Dearborn Heights launches pilot program to improve neighborhood traffic safetyCity leaders in Dearborn Heights say they’re stepping up efforts to make residential streets safer for both drivers and pedestrians, especially in areas where neighbors report ongoing issues with speeding, reckless driving, and motorists ignoring stop signs.
Suspect on the run after officer struck by vehicle door during escape in Detroit is captured
Read full article: Suspect on the run after officer struck by vehicle door during escape in Detroit is capturedThe suspect wanted for fleeing and eluding multiple police agencies has been captured after striking an officer with a vehicle door while attempting to escape.
Teen who stole $1,300 during Facebook Marketplace sale at Livonia police station sentenced
Read full article: Teen who stole $1,300 during Facebook Marketplace sale at Livonia police station sentencedA 19-year-old from Detroit has been sentenced after stealing $1,300 from a Facebook Marketplace buyer in the parking lot of the Livonia Police Department.
Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public space
Read full article: Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public spaceAnn Arbor’s city council has approved a deal to transform a downtown parking lot into a new library, housing units and open public space.