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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 man arrested for assaulting 2 police officers in 1997, officials say
Read full article: Detroit man arrested for assaulting 2 police officers in 1997, officials sayA Detroit man has been arrested and charged in connection with assaulting two police officers in 1997, officials said.
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.
Democratic congressman pushes Trump impeachment effort, but even colleagues criticize it
Read full article: Democratic congressman pushes Trump impeachment effort, but even colleagues criticize itThe chair of the House Democratic Caucus says Democratic leadership will vote to sideline any effort to bring a Michigan colleague's impeachment articles for President Donald Trump to a full vote.
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.
Visit Detroit, Jeep to serve as shirt sponsors for Juventus. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Visit Detroit, Jeep to serve as shirt sponsors for Juventus. Hereโs what to knowVisit Detroit is now a front-of-shirt sponsor for Juventus, a professional football club based in Turin, Italy.
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.
Lowering drug prices is crucial, but challenges remain
Read full article: Lowering drug prices is crucial, but challenges remainRony Foumia, a Michigan pharmacist and pharmacy professor, highlights the difficulty and potential negative impact on local pharmacies, which are already struggling.
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.
7 Detroit men charged in statewide car theft investigation, police say
Read full article: 7 Detroit men charged in statewide car theft investigation, police saySeven Detroit men are facing charges in connection with a statewide auto theft ring, and more arrests are expected to come, police 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.
Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New York
Read full article: Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New YorkRising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Members-only dining club comes to Detroit: memberships and tickets available
Read full article: Members-only dining club comes to Detroit: memberships and tickets availableLooking to give feedback on food made by a chef. Tasting Collective is bringing a member-only dining club to Detroit. Here's what to know.
โWhose house?โ: AEW superstar Swerve Strickland returns to Detroit with message of inspiration
Read full article: โWhose house?โ: AEW superstar Swerve Strickland returns to Detroit with message of inspirationAll Elite Wrestling returns to Detroit for a pair of shows at the Masonic Temple. One of the stars set to hit the ring on Wednesday is Swerve Strickland, who spent the day giving back to those in Metro Detroit.
Rain moves out as SE Michigan warms up for a beautiful Motherโs Day weekend
Read full article: Rain moves out as SE Michigan warms up for a beautiful Motherโs Day weekendThe slow-moving and rain-producing weather system, which is situated over Southeast Michigan, will pick up speed and move away.
Could a Detroit native become the first American pope? What to know about Cardinal Joe Tobin
Read full article: Could a Detroit native become the first American pope? What to know about Cardinal Joe TobinAs the world prepares for the papal conclave, many are speculating about the potential for a historic moment: Could a Southwest Detroit native become the first American pope?
Detroit teacher wins $10K while in audience of โThe Jennifer Hudson Showโ
Read full article: Detroit teacher wins $10K while in audience of โThe Jennifer Hudson ShowโEstelle Gantt, a beloved third-grade teacher at Gesu Catholic School in Detroit, won $10,000 from โThe Jennifer Hudson Showโ and Paper Mate.
Sibling shot outside Eastpointe Foot Locker charged in double homicide; sister turned herself in
Read full article: Sibling shot outside Eastpointe Foot Locker charged in double homicide; sister turned herself inA 21-year-old man from Detroit who was shot outside an Eastpointe Foot Locker was charged in connection with the shooting that killed two people and injured another.
Woman wanted in stabbing of acquaintance during dispute inside Renaissance Center arrested
Read full article: Woman wanted in stabbing of acquaintance during dispute inside Renaissance Center arrestedThe woman who was involved in an argument with an acquaintance that led to the stabbing inside the Renaissance Center in Detroit has been arrested.
Detroit father who allegedly forced 11-year-old daughter to aid in home invasions, car thefts is charged
Read full article: Detroit father who allegedly forced 11-year-old daughter to aid in home invasions, car thefts is chargedProsecutor 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.
Family demands answers in fatal police shooting in Detroit
Read full article: Family demands answers in fatal police shooting in DetroitOne trooper was shot in the leg and back and is now recovering at Detroit Receiving Hospital and is expected to be OK. Hunter, however, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas out on bond as investigation into teenโs death continues
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas out on bond as investigation into teenโs death continuesThe ex-boyfriend of London Thomas, the Detroit teen who was found dead weeks after she was reported missing, has bonded out of jail after being charged in a separate case.
โJustice for my brotherโ: Family of Detroit man killed in shootout involving state police speaks out
Read full article: โJustice for my brotherโ: Family of Detroit man killed in shootout involving state police speaks outThe family of a Detroit man killed in a shootout involving Michigan State Police spoke to Local 4 Monday morning, saying they will seek justice.
Man killed, Michigan State Police trooper injured in shooting on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Man killed, Michigan State Police trooper injured in shooting on Detroitโs west sideA Michigan State Police trooper is injured, and a man is dead following a shooting on Detroitโs west side early Monday morning.
Eminemโs hype, Budโs bite: Terence Crawford is ready to make history vs. Canelo Alvarez in legacy bout
Read full article: Eminemโs hype, Budโs bite: Terence Crawford is ready to make history vs. Canelo Alvarez in legacy boutTerence Crawford is gearing up for his highly anticipated megafight against Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 12, 2025. As he prepares for this monumental clash, Crawford's connection to Michigan and his friendship with Eminem may play a significant role in his mental and emotional readiness.
Oakland County familyโs missing dog found dead in park with bullet wound to head
Read full article: Oakland County familyโs missing dog found dead in park with bullet wound to headAn Oakland County family dog was missing for a week, only to be found dead in a park with an apparent bullet wound in the back of the head.