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Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prize
Read full article: Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prizeA Detroit man thought he was being pranked when he saw his Michigan Lottery account balance after he won a $25,000 a year for life prize.
Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists say
Read full article: Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists sayAs investigators work to identify a man who was found dead in Kentucky in 1989, genealogists say he might have ties to the Detroit area.
Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroitโs west sideA Michigan State Police Trooper was shot, and the suspect was killed following a shooting on the Lodge Freeway on Detroitโs west side.
Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayorโs race
Read full article: Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayorโs raceReverend Solomon Kinloch Jr. has secured a major endorsement from the United Auto Workers in Detroitโs mayoral race.
Introducing students to skilled trades at Detroitโs Construction Science Expo
Read full article: Introducing students to skilled trades at Detroitโs Construction Science ExpoSee how more than 900 Detroit students were introduced to the skilled trades field at the Construction Science Expo.
Detroit launches $5.4M โArts Alleysโ project to transform urban spaces
Read full article: Detroit launches $5.4M โArts Alleysโ project to transform urban spacesA group of local artists is breathing new life into Detroitโs urban landscape as part of an ambitious initiative to transform neighborhood alleys into vibrant community spaces.
โHe was everythingโ: Detroit pays Tribute to Amp Fiddler with street dedication
Read full article: โHe was everythingโ: Detroit pays Tribute to Amp Fiddler with street dedicationThe corner of 7 Mile Road and Revere Street in Conant Gardens will now forever be known as Amp Fiddler Avenue.
Charges dropped after misunderstanding leads to shooting of lost autistic man
Read full article: Charges dropped after misunderstanding leads to shooting of lost autistic manCharges were dismissed against Robert Lequan Pugh, 47, in the nonfatal shooting of an 18-year-old autistic man who was lost.
Census data shows Detroitโs population climbing again after decades of decline
Read full article: Census data shows Detroitโs population climbing again after decades of declineAccording to new U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday, Detroitโs population grew by nearly 7,000 residents in the past year, pushing the cityโs total to 645,705 and marking the second consecutive year of growth.
Detroit native Jay Scott Smith joins Local 4 as reporter: Why heโs excited to be home
Read full article: Detroit native Jay Scott Smith joins Local 4 as reporter: Why heโs excited to be homeI am an award-winning veteran broadcaster, journalist, anchor, and writer with more than 20 years of professional experience. But more importantly, Iโm from Detroit.
Detroit substitute teacher accused of hitting students, throwing chairs in fifth-grade classroom
Read full article: Detroit substitute teacher accused of hitting students, throwing chairs in fifth-grade classroomAngry parents at Detroitโs Edison Public School Academy are demanding answers following an alleged violent outburst by a substitute teacher.
Severe storms with tornado potential expected in SE Michigan -- threat enhanced for Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe storms with tornado potential expected in SE Michigan -- threat enhanced for Metro DetroitThe Storm Prediction Center upped the game tonight, placing parts of Metro Detroit under an Enhanced Risk (level 3) of severe thunderstorms.
โThank God for his protectionโ: Family speaks out after man injured in gas station shooting in Detroit
Read full article: โThank God for his protectionโ: Family speaks out after man injured in gas station shooting in DetroitJust days after a customer was injured by glass because of a shooting at the hands of a gas station employee, the entire establishment has been temporarily shut down.
10K pills, including fake fentanyl, guns seized in major Detroit drug bust
Read full article: 10K pills, including fake fentanyl, guns seized in major Detroit drug bustThe County of Macomb Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in Detroit where they recovered fake fentanyl, meth pills in a massive drug raid.
NFL changes usual kickoff time for Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field
Read full article: NFL changes usual kickoff time for Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game at Ford FieldThe Lions and Thanksgiving is a tradition that goes back decades. But starting next season, itโs going to change -- slightly.
Lodge Freeway reopens after road rage shooting investigation near 8 Mile Road in Detroit
Read full article: Lodge Freeway reopens after road rage shooting investigation near 8 Mile Road in DetroitThe southbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway are closed following a road rage shooting near 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
Ford recalls 274K SUVs for brake issue: What to know
Read full article: Ford recalls 274K SUVs for brake issue: What to knowFord is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.
Detroit teen charged for allegedly robbing woman giving food to dogs at gunpoint
Read full article: Detroit teen charged for allegedly robbing woman giving food to dogs at gunpointA Detroit teen was arrested and charged in connection with the carjacking and robbery at gunpoint of a Warren woman.
Detroit City Council approves funds for DCFCโs new stadium
Read full article: Detroit City Council approves funds for DCFCโs new stadiumCouncil members approved reimbursing the club for the demolition of the vacant Southwest Detroit Hospital, which will serve as the site for the new stadium.
From jeers to cheers: Javy Bรกez walks off in style as Detroit Tigers stun Red Sox in extra innings
Read full article: From jeers to cheers: Javy Bรกez walks off in style as Detroit Tigers stun Red Sox in extra inningsThis Javy Bรกez comeback for your Detroit Tigers needs to be studied as he is riding the ultimate heater after walking off the Boston Red Sox with a three-run homer in extra innings.
Detroitโs Lee Plaza begins long-awaited restoration after 30 years of decay
Read full article: Detroitโs Lee Plaza begins long-awaited restoration after 30 years of decayIf youโve driven down West Grand Boulevard, youโve seen it. Honestly, you canโt miss it. Itโs Lee Plaza, a 16-story abandoned hotel that has stood empty since it closed in 1997, casting a dark and deteriorating shadow over Northwestern High School.
Gas station shut down after employee fires shots at customer on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Gas station shut down after employee fires shots at customer on Detroitโs west sideA gas station on Detroitโs west side has been shut down after an employee fired shots at a customer, causing him to get struck by glass.
Wet weather continues with warmer, sunnier days ahead in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Wet weather continues with warmer, sunnier days ahead in Metro DetroitOn Wednesday, the skies will be mostly cloudy again, and we will still see a couple of rain showers from time to time as our high reaches 74 degrees.
Down with Detroit launches Chet Lemon tribute collection to benefit youth foundation
Read full article: Down with Detroit launches Chet Lemon tribute collection to benefit youth foundationDown with Detroit has launched a tribute to the late, great Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, which will benefit his youth foundation.
Downtown Detroit transforms into race circuit ahead of Grand Prix weekend
Read full article: Downtown Detroit transforms into race circuit ahead of Grand Prix weekendOrganizers for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear laid the first bricks for the track build last week, preparing for race weekend May 30 through June 1.
Roseville teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old Detroit boy with pocketknife
Read full article: Roseville teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old Detroit boy with pocketknifeA 16-year-old Roseville girl is accused of stabbing a 15-year-old Detroit boy in the stomach multiple times at Campus Martius, officials said.
Iconic Belle Isle fountain to temporarily close amid $6 million renovation project
Read full article: Iconic Belle Isle fountain to temporarily close amid $6 million renovation projectThe iconic fountain in Detroitโs Belle Isle Park will temporarily close amid a $6 million renovation project to ensure it maintains its functionality for years to come.
Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
Read full article: Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US SenateA lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground stateโs open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
Detroit siblings facing charges in deadly Eastpointe Footlocker shooting
Read full article: Detroit siblings facing charges in deadly Eastpointe Footlocker shootingA Detroit teen was charged in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of a Footlocker in Eastpointe that killed two people and injured others, officials said.
โHe was a sweetheartโ: Why family of Detroit man killed in police shootout is demanding justice
Read full article: โHe was a sweetheartโ: Why family of Detroit man killed in police shootout is demanding justiceThe family of a Detroit man killed in a shootout involving Michigan State Police spoke to Local 4 Monday morning, saying they will seek justice.
Detroit father accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to help with home invasion, car thefts
Read full article: Detroit father accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to help with home invasion, car theftsProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax, 29, of Detroit, in connection with breaking into a 75-year-old Detroit manโs home and the theft of a 52-year-old Dearborn Heights manโs vehicle. It is alleged that Broadenax used his 11-year-old daughter to assist in the home invasion and car thefts.
2 dead, 2 injured, 11-year-old grazed in quadruple shooting on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured, 11-year-old grazed in quadruple shooting on Detroitโs west sideA shooting on Detroitโs west side has left two people killed, another two injured, and an 11-year-old with a graze wound.
Scam alert: Detroit coupleโs lottery win turns out to be costly hoax
Read full article: Scam alert: Detroit coupleโs lottery win turns out to be costly hoaxSweepstakes scammers are moving in, trying to rip you off, according to a Detroit couple who thought they had struck it rich but then called Local 4 to investigate their supposed lottery winnings, only to learn it was a hoax.
G7 activation marks 1 year of community transformation on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: G7 activation marks 1 year of community transformation on Detroitโs east sideSome residents are celebrating the one-year anniversary of a transformative community project that has brought new life to the Gratiot corridor near 6 Mile Road on the cityโs east side.
Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani Daniels
Read full article: Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani DanielsLocal 4โs Isaiah Hall talks with Flint native Claressa Shields ahead of her bout against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena. Shields will make her first title defense as Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion.
Pleasant Motherโs Day weekend ahead with mostly sunny skies, slight chance of showers in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Pleasant Motherโs Day weekend ahead with mostly sunny skies, slight chance of showers in Metro DetroitMotherโs Day Sunday looks great. There will be lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, just a notch above what they should be this time of year. Highs will be near 70 degrees.
Detroit firefighters recognized after saving elderly man trapped in house fire
Read full article: Detroit firefighters recognized after saving elderly man trapped in house fireDetroit firefighters were recognized Friday for their quick thinking and teamwork in rescuing an elderly man from a house fire on the cityโs west side.
Joy in Detroit as Cardinal with Michigan ties becomes first American pope
Read full article: Joy in Detroit as Cardinal with Michigan ties becomes first American popeDetroit Catholics erupted in joy Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American elected pope, choosing the name Leo XIV. The pontiffโs Michigan connections made the historic moment even more special.
Frost Advisory issued in advance of near-freezing temps this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Frost Advisory issued in advance of near-freezing temps this weekend in Metro DetroitA Frost Advisory will be in effect from midnight until 9 a.m. Friday for much of Southeast Michigan, including Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Lenawee counties.
Detroit teen gets $2.5M bond after 2 killed in shooting outside Eastpointe Footlocker
Read full article: Detroit teen gets $2.5M bond after 2 killed in shooting outside Eastpointe FootlockerA Detroit teen was charged in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of a Footlocker in Eastpointe that killed two people and injured others, officials said.
Detroit police lead multi-agency sweep of John R corridor in ongoing crime initiative
Read full article: Detroit police lead multi-agency sweep of John R corridor in ongoing crime initiativeMultiple law enforcement agencies launched a major crackdown on Wednesday, targeting prostitution, drug activity, and other criminal behavior along a troubled stretch of John R Road between 6 Mile Road and 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
Man charged in fatal shooting of 28-year-old Westland resident outside apartment complex
Read full article: Man charged in fatal shooting of 28-year-old Westland resident outside apartment complexDamon Bentley, 27, of Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court on charges related to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old Westland man.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in July
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in JulyFlint native Claressa Shields announced she will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Titles against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.