LOCAL NEWS
Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in fatal shooting on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in fatal shooting on Detroit’s east sideThe Detroit Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to a homicide on the city’s east side.
Rain chances linger across Metro Detroit as temps stay seasonable
Read full article: Rain chances linger across Metro Detroit as temps stay seasonableFriday will bring a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s in the Thumb and mid-80s in Metro Detroit. Humidity levels will remain elevated, allowing scattered showers and thunderstorms to redevelop during the afternoon and evening.
Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to DTW evacuated after passenger makes verbal bomb threat
Read full article: Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to DTW evacuated after passenger makes verbal bomb threatA Frontier Airlines flight scheduled to travel from Houston to Detroit was delayed after a passenger made a verbal bomb threat while the aircraft was preparing to depart, the airline said.
Coffee and heart health: Why cardiologists’ view of caffeine has shifted
Read full article: Coffee and heart health: Why cardiologists’ view of caffeine has shiftedCoffee has long been treated with caution in cardiology offices, largely because caffeine can temporarily raise heart rate and blood pressure.
Karmanos files lawsuit against DMC amid rising costs, service threats
Read full article: Karmanos files lawsuit against DMC amid rising costs, service threatsKarmanos Cancer Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Detroit Medical Center and its parent company, Tenet Healthcare, alleging the for-profit health system threatened to cut critical services — a move Karmanos says could jeopardize care for thousands of cancer patients.
Detroit PAL helps 9-year-old girl live firefighter dream
Read full article: Detroit PAL helps 9-year-old girl live firefighter dreamA 9-year-old Detroit girl got the experience of a lifetime when Detroit’s Police Athletic League arranged for her to spend a day with female firefighters — bringing a dream she’s had since she was just three years old to life.
Detroit men convicted in 2025 shooting of 6-year-old killed by stray bullet on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit men convicted in 2025 shooting of 6-year-old killed by stray bullet on city’s west sideThree Detroit men were convicted in the fatal 2025 shooting of a 6-year-old boy who was struck by a stray bullet while playing inside his home, while a third defendant had previously pleaded guilty in the case.
Wayne County must appoint Woodhaven council member after resignations leave City Council without quorum
Read full article: Wayne County must appoint Woodhaven council member after resignations leave City Council without quorumThe Wayne County Election Commission will have to appoint a new member to the Woodhaven City Council after recent resignations have made the council unable to form a quorum.
Detroit Public Schools hosts Summer on the Block event, highlights new resources for families
Read full article: Detroit Public Schools hosts Summer on the Block event, highlights new resources for familiesDetroit Public Schools Community District brought families together for its annual Summer on the Block event, offering educational resources, enrollment assistance and community services ahead of the new school year.
Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in fatal shooting on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in fatal shooting on Detroit’s east sideThe Detroit Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to a homicide on the city’s east side.
Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to DTW evacuated after passenger makes verbal bomb threat
Read full article: Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to DTW evacuated after passenger makes verbal bomb threatA Frontier Airlines flight scheduled to travel from Houston to Detroit was delayed after a passenger made a verbal bomb threat while the aircraft was preparing to depart, the airline said.
Karmanos files lawsuit against DMC amid rising costs, service threats
Read full article: Karmanos files lawsuit against DMC amid rising costs, service threatsKarmanos Cancer Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Detroit Medical Center and its parent company, Tenet Healthcare, alleging the for-profit health system threatened to cut critical services — a move Karmanos says could jeopardize care for thousands of cancer patients.
‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worship
Read full article: ‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worshipThe yellow tape remained up outside of the Troy Church of Christ on Thursday afternoon, in the aftermath of the massive fire that leveled the building overnight.
‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage fails
Read full article: ‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage failsOakland County voters have rejected a regional property tax increase that would have boosted funding for public schools across the county.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in Oxford Center explosion case
Read full article: Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in Oxford Center explosion caseA judge on Wednesday denied a request from the attorney for Gary Marken to quash the charges he faces in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper.
Young giraffe dies at Detroit Zoo after injury from interaction with herd members
Read full article: Young giraffe dies at Detroit Zoo after injury from interaction with herd membersA young giraffe has died at the Detroit Zoo after he was seriously injured during an interaction with herd members on Saturday.
Macomb County couple accused of throwing explosive device at elderly neighbor’s yard
Read full article: Macomb County couple accused of throwing explosive device at elderly neighbor’s yardA St. Clair Shores couple is facing charges after allegedly throwing an explosive device at their neighbor’s lawn on Monday.
Macomb County man ‘still in disbelief’ after winning $1 million prize
Read full article: Macomb County man ‘still in disbelief’ after winning $1 million prizeA Macomb County man says he started shaking and couldn’t believe he won a $1 million prize after playing the Michigan Lottery’s new Cash Train instant game.
Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concerns
Read full article: Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concernsSterling Heights police defended the department’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras during a City Council meeting Wednesday, as some council members and residents raised privacy and data-sharing concerns.
Detroit man bound over on charges in fatal Warren hit-and-run
Read full article: Detroit man bound over on charges in fatal Warren hit-and-runA 25-year-old Detroit man has been bound over for trial on charges connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Van Dyke Avenue in Warren, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said.
2 teens charged in tree lighting shooting at Partridge Creek bound over to circuit court
Read full article: 2 teens charged in tree lighting shooting at Partridge Creek bound over to circuit courtTwo teens who were charged in connection with the shooting that happened during the Mall at Partridge Creek’s tree lighting ceremony, which injured a 17-year-old, were bound over to circuit court.
Warren woman sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over alleged Cyclospora illness linked to lettuce
Read full article: Warren woman sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over alleged Cyclospora illness linked to lettuceA Warren woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Taco Bell and produce supplier Taylor Farms, alleging she became seriously ill after eating food containing lettuce contaminated with the parasite that causes Cyclospora infection.
Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels
Read full article: Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levelsThe Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing revealed high levels of E. coli in the water.
Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels
Read full article: Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levelsThe Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing revealed high levels of E. coli in the water.
Fertilizer prices swing, Michigan farmers warn of more pressure ahead
Read full article: Fertilizer prices swing, Michigan farmers warn of more pressure aheadFertilizer price swings are back on the radar for Michigan farmers after a spring run-up that some growers say tightened margins at the worst possible time, prompting renewed questions about whether global shocks, industry consolidation, or both are driving what they pay.
Swimming advisory issued for Holland Beach in St. Clair County due to elevated levels of E. coli
Read full article: Swimming advisory issued for Holland Beach in St. Clair County due to elevated levels of E. coliA swimming advisory was issued for Holland Beach due to elevated E. coli levels in the water.
Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ again
Read full article: Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ againA Clarkston man, who allegedly goes by ‘handsome Rob’ and was previously arrested in a child sex and human trafficking sting operation out of Genesee County, is now accused of distribution of child pornography and receipt and possession of child pornography.
A Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500k
Read full article: A Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500kA Michigan man was excited to win a $50k lottery prize, but after a second look at his ticket later in the day, he realized he was wrong. He had won $500k.
Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phone
Read full article: Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phoneA Genesee County man who is facing charges in an alleged child sex abuse case is facing more charges after officers found child pornography on his phone.
MORE LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES
Less-invasive heart valve procedure now an option for more patients, including those at lower surgical risk
Read full article: Less-invasive heart valve procedure now an option for more patients, including those at lower surgical riskOpen-heart surgery has long been the standard treatment for severe aortic stenosis, a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow. But cardiologists say a less-invasive procedure that was once reserved for the sickest patients is now available to a broader group — including some people considered low risk for traditional surgery.
Michigan State Police release 2025 traffic crash data: What to know
Read full article: Michigan State Police release 2025 traffic crash data: What to knowMichigan State Police released the final traffic crash data for 2025 revealing that traffic fatalities declined slightly even though the total number of crashes increased.
Detroit homeowner says she waited weeks for storm-damaged tree cleanup — until Local 4 called
Read full article: Detroit homeowner says she waited weeks for storm-damaged tree cleanup — until Local 4 calledA Detroit homeowner says she spent weeks trying to get storm-related tree damage near her property cleaned up, with little response, until Local 4 contacted the city.
‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worship
Read full article: ‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worshipThe yellow tape remained up outside of the Troy Church of Christ on Thursday afternoon, in the aftermath of the massive fire that leveled the building overnight.
Free community worship event coming to Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
Read full article: Free community worship event coming to Detroit’s Aretha Franklin AmphitheaterFresh Start Ministries will host a free community outreach event to bring Metro Detroit residents together for an evening of worship, prayer, and encouragement.
Macomb County couple accused of throwing explosive device at elderly neighbor’s yard
Read full article: Macomb County couple accused of throwing explosive device at elderly neighbor’s yardA St. Clair Shores couple is facing charges after allegedly throwing an explosive device at their neighbor’s lawn on Monday.
Michigan health officials lift lettuce, salad greens warning as cyclosporiasis cases decline
Read full article: Michigan health officials lift lettuce, salad greens warning as cyclosporiasis cases declineMichigan residents can resume routine guidance on eating lettuce and salad greens, state health officials said Thursday, as cyclosporiasis cases begin to decline.
Michigan Science Center launches new weekend dissection program, ‘Insides Out’
Read full article: Michigan Science Center launches new weekend dissection program, ‘Insides Out’The dissection series will take place on the museum’s main floor in Mi-Sci’s Learning Launchpad from 2-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
Detroit-area duo pulled off $4.1M fraud scheme, panicked when police showed up, feds say
Read full article: Detroit-area duo pulled off $4.1M fraud scheme, panicked when police showed up, feds sayA Metro Detroit duo has been tied to hundreds of suspected bogus jobless claims across 32 states totaling over $4 million, investigators say.
Michigan DNR is auctioning off about 100 properties across the state -- here’s how to place your bid
Read full article: Michigan DNR is auctioning off about 100 properties across the state -- here’s how to place your bidOne of the best parts of summer in Michigan is getting outside and enjoying the woods, the water, and the fresh air.
Macomb County man ‘still in disbelief’ after winning $1 million prize
Read full article: Macomb County man ‘still in disbelief’ after winning $1 million prizeA Macomb County man says he started shaking and couldn’t believe he won a $1 million prize after playing the Michigan Lottery’s new Cash Train instant game.
Morning 4: Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concerns — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concerns — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Morning rain moves out, but unsettled weather continues into the weekend
Read full article: Morning rain moves out, but unsettled weather continues into the weekendDespite the departure of the morning rain, plenty of moisture will linger across Metro Detroit, setting the stage for additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms later today.
Canton Township man pleads guilty to attempted murder in stabbing of mother, siblings
Read full article: Canton Township man pleads guilty to attempted murder in stabbing of mother, siblingsA Canton Township man accused of stabbing three of his family members in 2025 has pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to murder.
Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concerns
Read full article: Sterling Heights police defend Flock cameras as City Council raises privacy concernsSterling Heights police defended the department’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras during a City Council meeting Wednesday, as some council members and residents raised privacy and data-sharing concerns.
Showers moving into Metro Detroit as an unsettled stretch takes hold
Read full article: Showers moving into Metro Detroit as an unsettled stretch takes holdWednesday night is turning increasingly unsettled across Southeast Michigan as scattered showers and thunderstorms gradually work their way into the region.
CDC warns of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled jalapeños, 345 sick across 27 states
Read full article: CDC warns of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled jalapeños, 345 sick across 27 statesFederal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain recalled jalapeño peppers after a multistate Salmonella outbreak sickened hundreds of people across the United States.
Gordie Howe International Bridge opens free walking and bike path between Detroit and Canada
Read full article: Gordie Howe International Bridge opens free walking and bike path between Detroit and CanadaThere’s a new way to get to Canada, and it won’t cost you any gas or money — just a few calories.
New mural at Eastern Market honors Detroit’s first known Black butcher at Gratiot Central Market
Read full article: New mural at Eastern Market honors Detroit’s first known Black butcher at Gratiot Central MarketEastern Market has unveiled a new public artwork celebrating the history, culture, and people who helped shape the historic Detroit marketplace.
‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage fails
Read full article: ‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage failsOakland County voters have rejected a regional property tax increase that would have boosted funding for public schools across the county.
Michigan woman files lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Read full article: Michigan woman files lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuceA Michigan woman has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell and several lettuce suppliers, including Taylor Farms, alleging contaminated lettuce served at the fast-food chain sickened customers during a multistate Cyclospora outbreak.