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Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool student
Read full article: Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool studentSterling Heights police responded to a elementary school after school staff reported that a handgun had been found in a student’s bag.
Another round of storms expected to move across Metro Detroit Tuesday -- what to expect
Read full article: Another round of storms expected to move across Metro Detroit Tuesday -- what to expectA 4Warn Weather alert is in effect this afternoon and evening in anticipation of another round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms across Metro Detroit.
Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police say
Read full article: Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police sayA Macomb county man was allegedly asked to leave the Warren home of some friends after he made inappropriate comments, but police said he stabbed their dog in the process.
How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and games
Read full article: How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and gamesLocal doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.
BCBS extends coverage for Waterford 1-year-old battling rare genetic disorder after Local 4 investigation
Read full article: BCBS extends coverage for Waterford 1-year-old battling rare genetic disorder after Local 4 investigationA Waterford 1-year-old living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder could lose her shot at lifesaving treatment if Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine don’t reach a new contract by June 30.
‘The work never stops’: Moms say invisible ‘mental load’ takes toll on mental health
Read full article: ‘The work never stops’: Moms say invisible ‘mental load’ takes toll on mental healthMoms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and it’s impacting the mental health of the default parent.
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He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now he’s learned his sentence
Read full article: He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now he’s learned his sentenceA man who killed his ex-girlfriend outside her workplace in Oakland County has learned how long he’ll spend behind bars.
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Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool student
Read full article: Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool studentSterling Heights police responded to a elementary school after school staff reported that a handgun had been found in a student’s bag.
Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police say
Read full article: Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police sayA Macomb county man was allegedly asked to leave the Warren home of some friends after he made inappropriate comments, but police said he stabbed their dog in the process.
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Several guns, cocaine found at home of Macomb County man banned from having guns, police say
Read full article: Several guns, cocaine found at home of Macomb County man banned from having guns, police saySeveral guns and cocaine were found at the home of a Macomb County man who is banned from having guns, police said.
Pontiac School District approves major strategic plan focused on student success
Read full article: Pontiac School District approves major strategic plan focused on student successThe Pontiac School District Board of Education has approved a new Strategic Work Plan that includes school closures, grade reconfigurations, and program relocations to reshape the district ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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‘Moving the needle’: Pontiac invests in crosswalks, lighting after fatal crashes
Read full article: ‘Moving the needle’: Pontiac invests in crosswalks, lighting after fatal crashesPontiac is rolling out new pedestrian safety projects across the city after several deadly crashes, including two pedestrian deaths this year and six last year, officials said.
No wrongdoing found in probe of marijuana cigarette found in vehicle of Washtenaw County sheriff
Read full article: No wrongdoing found in probe of marijuana cigarette found in vehicle of Washtenaw County sheriffWashtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer said Thursday a county-commissioned investigation last year found “no evidence of wrongdoing” after a marijuana “cigarette” was reportedly found in a sheriff’s office vehicle that had been previously assigned to her.
Ypsilanti woman raises safety concerns over encampment in woods behind home after bicycle theft
Read full article: Ypsilanti woman raises safety concerns over encampment in woods behind home after bicycle theftA Ypsilanti woman says a homeless encampment behind her home has turned into a safety issue after a string of unsettling encounters, and most recently, the theft of her bicycle.
‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: ‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damage
Read full article: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damageThe Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.
How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his home
Read full article: How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his homeA Michigan man was trying to hide and destroy evidence while federal officials were searching his home, authorities said.
Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse case
Read full article: Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse caseA man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconduct
Read full article: Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconductA mother says her 14-year-old son walked away from the Fowlerville High School wrestling team because he was urinated on in the locker-room showers.
‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shop
Read full article: ‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shopTwo suspects trying to burn down a Monroe cannabis shop ended up setting themselves on fire and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro DetroitThe severe thunderstorm warnings that went into effect earlier for Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties have expired, but not before causing damage.
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The Michigan man who purposely ran over, killed groomsman on his wedding day
Read full article: The Michigan man who purposely ran over, killed groomsman on his wedding dayA Michigan man found out how long he’ll spend in prison after he purposely ran over and killed a groomsman on his wedding day.
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Officer nearly shoots teen during ‘water wars’ game, sparking concerns over senior prank in Genesee County
Read full article: Officer nearly shoots teen during ‘water wars’ game, sparking concerns over senior prank in Genesee CountyA senior prank caught on police body camera video in Genesee County is raising fresh concerns about the end-of-year game known as “water wars,” in which students use squirt guns to “eliminate” opponents in a bracket-style competition that can include cash prizes.
He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.
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How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and games
Read full article: How Detroit is making baby showers more than just gifts and gamesLocal doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.
Morning 4: Lincoln Park man builds DIY speed bump to stop speeders, police order removal -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Lincoln Park man builds DIY speed bump to stop speeders, police order removal -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
He made his own speed bump to slow drivers in Lincoln Park neighborhood. Cops told him to remove it
Read full article: He made his own speed bump to slow drivers in Lincoln Park neighborhood. Cops told him to remove itA Lincoln Park man was tired of watching drivers speed past his house. So, he made his own speed bump with store-bought asphalt to slow them down.
A 4Warn Weather Alert was issued for Metro Detroit today -- here’s what this means
Read full article: A 4Warn Weather Alert was issued for Metro Detroit today -- here’s what this meansA 4Warn Weather Alert was issued for Tuesday as more storms are expected to move across Metro Detroit in the afternoon and evening.
Hot, humid air fuels risk for severe storms Tuesday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Hot, humid air fuels risk for severe storms Tuesday in Metro DetroitA 4Warn Weather alert is in effect this afternoon and evening in anticipation of another round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms across Metro Detroit.
Severe storm threat returns Tuesday after damaging winds sweep across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe storm threat returns Tuesday after damaging winds sweep across Metro DetroitThe main window for intense storms Tuesday is between roughly 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday as a strong cold front pushes into Southeast Michigan. The storms may produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential rainfall, and even an isolated tornado.
Pontiac School District approves major strategic plan focused on student success
Read full article: Pontiac School District approves major strategic plan focused on student successThe Pontiac School District Board of Education has approved a new Strategic Work Plan that includes school closures, grade reconfigurations, and program relocations to reshape the district ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
BCBS extends coverage for Waterford 1-year-old battling rare genetic disorder after Local 4 investigation
Read full article: BCBS extends coverage for Waterford 1-year-old battling rare genetic disorder after Local 4 investigationA Waterford 1-year-old living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder could lose her shot at lifesaving treatment if Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine don’t reach a new contract by June 30.
Michigan health officials warn of rising Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry
Read full article: Michigan health officials warn of rising Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultryMichigan health officials are reporting an increase in Salmonella infections linked to three multistate outbreaks tied to contact with backyard poultry, particularly baby chicks and ducklings.
Lincoln Park man builds DIY speed bump to stop speeders, police order removal
Read full article: Lincoln Park man builds DIY speed bump to stop speeders, police order removalTired of watching drivers speed past his house, a Lincoln Park man tried to slow them down by building his own speed bump with store-bought asphalt.
Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand help
Read full article: Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand helpIt’s a disturbing and disgusting trend that animal rescuers and Detroiters say has plagued Detroit’s Rouge Park for decades: dogs and cats abandoned, abused, and left for dead in one of the city’s largest parks. But the City of Detroit says it now has a plan.
What is the ’30 plants a week challenge’?
Read full article: What is the ’30 plants a week challenge’?The “30 plants a week challenge” is a science-backed social media trend that encourages people to eat at least 30 different plant-based foods each week to improve gut health by increasing the diversity of healthy gut bacteria.
Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend ‘teen takeover’ turns violent
Read full article: Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend ‘teen takeover’ turns violentA weekend “teen takeover” in downtown Detroit turned violent late Sunday, leaving a 14-year-old injured and prompting city leaders to renew calls for parents to make sure teens follow curfew rules as summer approaches.
Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center
Read full article: Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention CenterThe Sam Bernstein Law Firm filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday in federal court on behalf of Rashard Calhoun, a former juvenile detainee.
‘The work never stops’: Moms say invisible ‘mental load’ takes toll on mental health
Read full article: ‘The work never stops’: Moms say invisible ‘mental load’ takes toll on mental healthMoms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and it’s impacting the mental health of the default parent.
Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroit’s west sideBroken, crumbled sidewalks on Detroit’s west side are finally getting fixed, and for residents who have waited years for the repairs, it means more than just smoother pavement.