And while many feel new startups might belong in San Francisco or New York, that’s changing. Digital tools are making it possible to launch and run a business from anywhere, and many are looking at places like Michigan.
Decades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.
If you are out on the roads today, be aware that law enforcement is watching, and you might not even know it.
Michigan set a new recycling milestone for the fifth straight year. According to EGLE, the state’s recycling rate is up to 26%. It’s close to the goal of 30% by the year 2029.
Most 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.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.
It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child until they turn 18, according to a new report from Lending Tree. It is the first time that number has ever crossed the $300,000 mark.
Michigan ranks 44th in the country in reading. Only 4 in 10 Fourth Graders are reading at grade level. And more than 60% of Third Graders did not pass the state reading exam.
The Catholic faith is declining in Metro Detroit, and it has been for a while. Last November, the Archdiocese announced a major effort to reshape the Church’s future here.
It’s been nearly a week since Mayor Mary Sheffield’s first State of the City address, and we are breaking down several new programs and initiatives to help grow the city.
A new $50 billion plan for Belle Isle would transform the island into a special economic zone with high-income housing, shopping, and about 50,000 residents.
While hot dogs go with baseball, pizza goes with Detroit. When someone visits the city and asks for food recommendations, Buddy’s is usually on that list. Now, there are changes on the way for the pizza chain and the original creator of Detroit-style pizza.
Detroit’s first female mayor gave her first State of the City address Tuesday night, laying out ambitious plans from education to crime and housing to neighborhoods.
A new survey is shedding light on how Detroiters feel about artificial intelligence being used to help run city services -- and the results are mixed.
It’s been one year since the ice storm that took out trees, closed roads, and knocked out power, cell phone service and internet for days.
It’s Women’s History Month, and this weekend, female founders and entrepreneurs are coming together to inspire one another and highlight all of the important work being done in Detroit.
If you factor in the cost to plow and salt, then add in what it may cost to repair all the potholes after the freeze-thaw cycle, the Michigan Department of Transportation says it was one of the most expensive winters in the last 20 years.
Warren police say the department has fielded six alleged “swatting” calls in the past couple of weeks, each reporting violent crimes that required a heavy police response.
According to DTW, security wait times are relatively short. It’s about five minutes to get through security at the Evans Terminals, and it’s about two minutes at the McNamara Terminal. Now, as to why there are so many delays and cancellations, it’s a one-two punch.
On Wednesday, we will get the Consumer Price Index, which is the official read on how much things cost. But you don’t need someone telling you prices are rising. You can see it when you hit the grocery store and at the pump.
Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is back in court as his attorneys try to get the criminal case against him thrown out.
Usually, we’re telling the kids to get off the phones and tablets, and that too much screen time can turn their brains to mush. However, using tech could actually help brain health in older adults.
Saeed Khan, associate professor of teaching in Near Eastern studies and research fellow for the Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University, joined Local 4 Live to help us understand the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Middle East.
The aquahacking challenge is a free program challenging students, researchers and professionals to safeguard the Great Lakes and Lake St. Lawrence.
According to a study from the transportation nonprofit TRIP, potholes cost the average Michigan driver about $750 in extra car repairs, or nearly $6 billion statewide.
Lawmakers in Michigan are holding a town hall on Monday on a subject that is on the minds of so many parents: How to make sure their children are safe online.
Bipartisan lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a bill to address housing affordability by expediting housing development approvals.
Five years ago, the NCAA began allowing college athletes to make Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) money. Now, high school athletes can do the same.
We’re shining our Trade Up spotlight on a program at a local community college that’s taking applications.
This year, Michigan voters will see something on the ballot that hasn’t been there in 16 years, and it could have a massive impact on the state going forward.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is exploring a road usage charge, where drivers pay based on how many miles they drive, not just the gas they buy.