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.
Hear from Detroit man who saved his girlfriend from crash involving teen leading police chase
Read full article: Hear from Detroit man who saved his girlfriend from crash involving teen leading police chaseA police chase involving a 15-year-old following a traffic stop ended in a fiery crash with another car and slamming into a nearby home on Sunday. The boyfriend of the woman who was in the car the teen crashed into described how he pulled her from the wreckage.
‘I had to get her out’: Detroit man describes pulling girlfriend from crash involving teen fleeing police
Read full article: ‘I had to get her out’: Detroit man describes pulling girlfriend from crash involving teen fleeing policeThe boyfriend of a woman who was injured in a fiery crash on Detroit’s west side involving a stolen vehicle driven by a 15-year-old who fled a traffic stop attempt by Michigan State Police speaks about saving her life.
‘It’s getting worse’: Vacant Detroit building becomes hotspot for crime, fires despite city efforts
Read full article: ‘It’s getting worse’: Vacant Detroit building becomes hotspot for crime, fires despite city effortsJust weeks after Detroit city crews spent hours cleaning up and boarding a nuisance vacant apartment complex on Greenfield near Six Mile, neighbors say problems at the property are continuing and in some cases escalating.
15-year-old driving stolen truck crashes into car, home on Detroit’s west side; driver hospitalized
Read full article: 15-year-old driving stolen truck crashes into car, home on Detroit’s west side; driver hospitalizedA crash involving a stolen truck left one driver hospitalized after a teenage suspect fled a traffic stop attempt by the Michigan State Police.
Man pleads guilty to reckless driving charges in deadly 105 mph crash in Detroit
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to reckless driving charges in deadly 105 mph crash in DetroitThe driver accused of speeding more than 100 mph through a west side intersection, killing one woman and seriously injuring another, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges.
Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skidPaolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Freeze Warnings issued for Metro Detroit tonight ahead of warmer weather this week
Read full article: Freeze Warnings issued for Metro Detroit tonight ahead of warmer weather this weekThe majority of Southeast Michigan will be under a Freeze Warning tonight and stay chilly tomorrow before warmer air arrives
Salvador Perez back in Royals lineup after first day off of the season
Read full article: Salvador Perez back in Royals lineup after first day off of the seasonSalvador Perez was back in the lineup for the Kansas City Royals after his first day off this season and posting on social media about not needing a mental breather.
Driver killed, passenger critical after high-speed crash on Lodge Freeway near Wyoming
Read full article: Driver killed, passenger critical after high-speed crash on Lodge Freeway near WyomingA 23-year-old driver is dead and a 30-year-old passenger is in critical condition after a crash Sunday morning on the southbound Lodge Freeway near Wyoming in Detroit.
Detroit Ulta theft ring leader sentenced to jail, ordered to pay nearly $30K restitution
Read full article: Detroit Ulta theft ring leader sentenced to jail, ordered to pay nearly $30K restitutionChearia Broughton, 38, of Detroit, was sentenced in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County to one year of incarceration for organizing a high-volume theft ring targeting Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs
Read full article: Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffsPaolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.
Storms kick off weekend, frost risk by Sunday night in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storms kick off weekend, frost risk by Sunday night in Metro DetroitShowers and thunderstorms will move through Metro Detroit to start the weekend, but the threat for severe weather is expected to remain mainly west of Southeast Michigan.
Multi-county drug bust in Metro Detroit nets fentanyl, heroin, guns, $270K in cash, and jewelry
Read full article: Multi-county drug bust in Metro Detroit nets fentanyl, heroin, guns, $270K in cash, and jewelryA multi-county drug bust in Metro Detroit netted fentanyl, heroin, guns, and $270K in cash and jewelry.
Detroit animal shelter at capacity, urgently needs dog food, fosters after severe storms
Read full article: Detroit animal shelter at capacity, urgently needs dog food, fosters after severe stormsDetroit Dog Rescue is facing an emergency: its kennels are at capacity, and its supply of dog food is critically low, following recent storms that staff say have driven more stray dogs out of hiding and into the streets.
Ford celebrates Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham’s return ahead of playoffs with new video
Read full article: Ford celebrates Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham’s return ahead of playoffs with new videoCade Cunningham's return to the Pistons lineup has sparked excitement, and Ford came out with a new video recognizing his comeback and the hard-working history of his family.
What Fifth Third said about Comerica Park name change after Detroit Tigers season
Read full article: What Fifth Third said about Comerica Park name change after Detroit Tigers seasonQuestions have been circulating about whether or not Comerica Park will be renamed after the bank's merger with Fifth Third. On Friday, Local 4 got a response from the company.
Morning 4: Police in this Metro Detroit city are cracking down on electronic motorcycles -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Police in this Metro Detroit city are cracking down on electronic motorcycles -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Residents at The Leland House get answers after 4 months of displacement
Read full article: Residents at The Leland House get answers after 4 months of displacementResidents displaced from the historic “The Leland House” may soon be able to retrieve their belongings after months of uncertainty, following a bankruptcy court decision Thursday.
Behind the call: Detroit 911 dispatchers honored as unsung heroes during National Telecommunicators Week
Read full article: Behind the call: Detroit 911 dispatchers honored as unsung heroes during National Telecommunicators WeekThis week, the Detroit Fire and Police Departments are recognizing the men and women who staff the city’s emergency communications center as part of National Telecommunicators Week.
Detroit unveils 6-point summer safety plan targeting teen takeovers, drag racing
Read full article: Detroit unveils 6-point summer safety plan targeting teen takeovers, drag racingAs warmer weather approaches, Detroit city officials are getting ahead of anticipated seasonal crime with a new six-point public safety plan. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison announced the strategy, which focuses on neighborhood safety, conflict resolution and youth engagement.
Security guard accused of stabbing man outside of Macomb County dispensary
Read full article: Security guard accused of stabbing man outside of Macomb County dispensaryA Detroit man is facing charges after he allegedly stabbed a man at a Macomb County dispensary last week while working as a security guard, officials said.
Two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Southeast Michigan from overnight storms
Read full article: Two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Southeast Michigan from overnight stormsThe National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes touched down across Southeast Michigan during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, impacting parts of Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Severe storms slam SE Michigan as flooding threat lingers overnight
Read full article: Severe storms slam SE Michigan as flooding threat lingers overnightA Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Lenawee and Monroe counties until 9 p.m. A Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Metro Detroit until 2 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026.
Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an $150 million, 8-year contract starting in 2027
Read full article: Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an $150 million, 8-year contract starting in 2027Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle has agreed to a $150 million, eight-year contract starting in 2027.
Detroit man pleads guilty to $1.9M pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
Read full article: Detroit man pleads guilty to $1.9M pandemic unemployment fraud schemeA Detroit man admitted in federal court Monday that he stole nearly $2 million from unemployment programs and pandemic relief funds, filing hundreds of fraudulent claims in other people’s names without their knowledge.
‘Tired of looking at blight’: Residents demand action as trash worsens in Detroit neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Tired of looking at blight’: Residents demand action as trash worsens in Detroit neighborhoodResidents in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood say blight is becoming impossible to ignore, and they’re pushing the city to take action.
Man stopped at Detroit liquor store, bought lottery tickets on way to airport. He won $1M
Read full article: Man stopped at Detroit liquor store, bought lottery tickets on way to airport. He won $1MA man visiting Michigan stopped and bought a few scratch-off lottery tickets at a Detroit liquor store on the way to the airport. He ended up winning $1 million.
Detroit launches data-driven effort to prevent deadly house fires before they start
Read full article: Detroit launches data-driven effort to prevent deadly house fires before they startDetroit firefighters and city leaders are rolling out a new initiative aimed at stopping accidental fatal residential fires before they happen — as early 2026 numbers show the city is already trending in the wrong direction.
FBI digs at Detroit vacant lot after report of possible human remains
Read full article: FBI digs at Detroit vacant lot after report of possible human remainsFBI agents spent hours digging up a vacant lot on Detroit’s west side Monday after neighbors said contractors reported finding what they believed were human remains.
Influencer targeted in attempted chain snatching during downtown Detroit livestream
Read full article: Influencer targeted in attempted chain snatching during downtown Detroit livestreamContent creator Hunter Holstein said a group of young people approached him while he was livestreaming in downtown Detroit on Saturday night and tried to take a chain off his neck, but police intervened, and the group ran off.
FBI, police digging at property on Detroit’s west side in search for missing person
Read full article: FBI, police digging at property on Detroit’s west side in search for missing personFBI agents and Detroit police are investigating a property on Detroit’s west side on Monday in a search for a missing person.
Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
Read full article: Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streakDoc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was inducted into the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations.
All Things Detroit Day draws shoppers, celebrates small businesses at Eastern Market
Read full article: All Things Detroit Day draws shoppers, celebrates small businesses at Eastern MarketThe Sheds at Eastern Market were buzzing Sunday as shoppers poured in for All Things Detroit Day, an annual celebration of local small businesses featuring more than 100 vendors offering everything from apparel to food.
Daycare told Michigan mom her child had ‘minor incident.’ Then she was in the hospital
Read full article: Daycare told Michigan mom her child had ‘minor incident.’ Then she was in the hospitalA daycare told a Michigan mother that there had been a “minor incident” with her daughter. The next thing she knew, she was in the hospital with the child.
Off-duty Detroit police officer arrested for suspected DUI after Sterling Heights crash
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit police officer arrested for suspected DUI after Sterling Heights crashA Detroit police officer is under arrest, accused of driving drunk, causing a crash and then leaving the scene in Sterling Heights.
‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flight
Read full article: ‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flightA passenger from a Detroit flight shared his personal airline horror story after he said his specialized equipment was damaged during a trip.
Detroit awarded WNBA expansion team, set to play at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit awarded WNBA expansion team, set to play at Little Caesars ArenaIt’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbance
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbanceAfter hundreds of teens swarmed downtown Detroit last week in a gathering that included vandalism and violence, Mayor Mary Sheffield said the city will respond by giving young people a direct role in shaping safer places to spend time, while still enforcing curfews and emphasizing accountability.
Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial response
Read full article: Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial responseA 36-year-old Detroit woman is missing following a reported domestic violence incident at her home late last month, and a police sergeant has been placed on administrative duty amid questions about the response, authorities said.
Game on: Wet weather clears for Tigers outing, Michigan basketball parade before returning Sunday
Read full article: Game on: Wet weather clears for Tigers outing, Michigan basketball parade before returning SundayAfter a damp start to the day, conditions across Metro Detroit are drying out Friday evening, setting the stage for a mild but occasionally unsettled spring weekend as thousands prepare to head outdoors for major events.
Looking for a second chance? Detroit Pistons event offers help with expungement, new opportunities
Read full article: Looking for a second chance? Detroit Pistons event offers help with expungement, new opportunitiesWhat would you do if you got a second chance? On Saturday, hundreds of people will be looking for just that during the Detroit Pistons’ first Social Impact Summit at the Henry Ford-Pistons Performance Center.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old woman
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old womanOff-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman.
Fleeing driver gets out, goes through Detroit window, hides under trampoline before arrest
Read full article: Fleeing driver gets out, goes through Detroit window, hides under trampoline before arrestA driver who fled police and then got out of his car in the middle of the road broke into a Detroit home through a window, left, hid under a trampoline, jumped a fence twice, and then got arrested by about a dozen officers.
Archdiocese restructuring plan now in phase 2 -- what to know
Read full article: Archdiocese restructuring plan now in phase 2 -- what to knowThe 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.
Detroit woman gains access to her deceased father’s money after challenging credit union
Read full article: Detroit woman gains access to her deceased father’s money after challenging credit unionA daughter, along with her elderly mother, who had been fighting for her recently deceased father’s account funds, finally got what she needed from the credit union.
From dry to drenched: How Michigan flipped the script on drought
Read full article: From dry to drenched: How Michigan flipped the script on droughtA stretch of soaking rain across Michigan has erased drought conditions statewide, marking a dramatic turnaround just as the growing season begins, but shifting global weather patterns could shape what comes next.
After rainy stretch, SE Michigan turns sunny and cool for weekend events
Read full article: After rainy stretch, SE Michigan turns sunny and cool for weekend eventsRain returns to Southeast Michigan Thursday night, bringing a soaking that could slow the recovery of rivers and streams still elevated from last weekend’s heavy rainfall.
Detroit police say ex-boyfriend is person of interest in Caitlin Tressler’s disappearance
Read full article: Detroit police say ex-boyfriend is person of interest in Caitlin Tressler’s disappearancePolice have confirmed to the Investigators at Local 4 that they have identified Caitlin Tressler’s ex-boyfriend as a person of interest in her disappearance.
Detroit kids hit the court as 2027 Final Four countdown begins
Read full article: Detroit kids hit the court as 2027 Final Four countdown beginsIt’s hard to believe that we’re already looking ahead to next April, but the countdown is officially on for next year’s Final Four, which is coming back to the Motor City.
Rain on Thursday, cooler temps Friday, before warm weekend arrives in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Rain on Thursday, cooler temps Friday, before warm weekend arrives in Metro DetroitA spring warmup is arriving just in time for a packed weekend across Southeast Michigan, bringing improving weather for baseball fans, championship celebrations, and anyone ready to spend more time outside.
Detroit police, PAL team up for Go 4 It shoe drive to assists kids in need
Read full article: Detroit police, PAL team up for Go 4 It shoe drive to assists kids in needOn the surface, our Go 4 It event next Wednesday is about helping kids get shoes so they can get on the basketball court. But it’s much deeper than that.
Metro Detroit sees multiple rounds of rain to start April, forecast calls for more
Read full article: Metro Detroit sees multiple rounds of rain to start April, forecast calls for moreIt’s been a rainy first week of April across Southeast Michigan. The last month has brought a surplus of moisture across the Great Lakes.
Teen sexually abused multiple times at now-closed Detroit behavioral facility, lawsuit alleges
Read full article: Teen sexually abused multiple times at now-closed Detroit behavioral facility, lawsuit allegesA new lawsuit alleges a 17-year-old girl admitted to the Detroit Behavioral Institute for treatment was instead repeatedly sexually abused by a staff member — including while being physically restrained.