Avid runner Brenda Mack was thrilled to complete the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon last month. It wasn't the longest, but it still may be the most significant race she's run.

Elissa Robinson, 39, knows what it’s like to take each day as it is.

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A Michigan Army veteran has been killed in a crash while delivering bicycles to children in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.

The Detroit Free Press Marathon’s route looks quite different this year, big changes have been made to the course.

Michigan State University’s President Samuel Stanley has until Tuesday to resign, or the school’s Board of Trustees will fire him, according to the Detroit Free Press citing anonymous sources.

Members of the United Auto Workers union have rescinded an increase in strike pay that had been approved earlier in their annual convention.

The Freep Film Festival begins Wednesday and to kick off the festival is a documentary about the Detroit bankruptcy.

Neighborhood police officers Dario Sharp and Troy Wesley recall the crucial moments they had to spring into action to revive a runner who nearly died at the 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Bird lovers are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with pink feathers and a long bill.

A mayor in Ontario, Canada, says the Canadian government has rejected a creative plan to have people line up inside a U.S. border tunnel to tap into a surplus of COVID-19 vaccine held by Michigan.

A partnership between the Detroit Free Press and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers is aiming to make the best of a difficult time. It’s called Top 10 Cares, and it’s all about connecting struggling restaurants with funds to help them feed local communities. The Top 10 Cares initiative sends donations directly to local restaurants, who then deliver healthy, locally sourced meals to community members in need. Now, the goal is shifting to feed Detroit-area community members who have been hard hit by the pandemic. Anani said the money he’s gotten to feed the community has helped him keep his doors open.

DETROIT – GM is responding to allegations of racism that were printed in a full-page advertisement in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press. The advertisement accuses GM CEO Mary Barra of consistently refusing to meet with several Black-owned media companies. Detroiter Byron Allen is asking GM to allocate at least 5% of its advertising budget to go toward Black-owned media companies. The ad claims less than 1% of GM’s marketing budget goes toward Black-owned media companies. GMThe automaker cited its work with HBCUs, its partnership with National Association Of Black Owned Broadcasters and AIMM.

DETROIT – The Detroit Free Press and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers have teamed up for a program that helps to feed health care workers and local food banks. For the last month, Detroit Free Press has raised money to pay restaurants like Folk Detroit, $20 per meal donated -- as part of their Top 10 Cares program. Aimie Rosner is the Marketing and Events Director at the Detroit Free Press. We’ve, we’ve paid ourselves -- we pay our bills. The Whitmer Administration plans to implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars and partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Drownings in Lake Michigan have reached record levels with at least 53 people dead so far this year, according to a water safety advocacy group. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a nonprofit that tracks Great Lakes drownings, said that compares with 48 drownings in 2019 and 42 in 2018. Since 2010, there has been a total of 434 drownings in Lake Michigan, according to the project. Benjamin said the group collects information about fatal incidents from news articles, social media reports, and tips from family members and witnesses. He added that social media has helped the tracker to be more accurate.

FREELAND, Mich. – A New York Times correspondent attending a rally held by President Donald Trump in Freeland said she was tracked down by the Trump campaign and removed from the rally. READ: President Trump to visit mid-Michigan todayTweets are embedded below:First for me: Trump campaign tracked me down from pics i tweeted and escorted me out. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020I’ve just been kicked out of the trump rally. — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020And so it begins pic.twitter.com/fuLY4oasjP — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Air force one just landed — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020Crammed in crowd in the rain for trump rally in michigan. Not many masks pic.twitter.com/5DZ6JBVNK8 — Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) September 10, 2020

Lake St. Clair’s infamous Jobbie Nooner is still on for Friday despite a recent increase in Michigan’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

DETROIT - Participants from all 50 states and more than 70 countries came to Detroit for the 2019 Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. RELATED: Runners pack streets for Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank MarathonThe annual marathon Sunday morning had thousands running through the streets of Detroit and Windsor. After months of training, runners were thrilled to finally cross the finish line. RELATED: Victim of devastating crash beats odds to run in 2019 Detroit MarathonThe marathon has runners cross an international border twice, once over a bridge and once in a tunnel under the Detroit River. More than 26,000 runners from around the world participated and were cheered on by friends, family and fans.

Runners are packing the streets for the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. That is because large crowds of runners are taking over the streets for the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. The United Auto Workers General Motors tentative agreement is getting mixed reviews from union members. Union members will vote on the deal throughout the week. We'll have great weather for the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon Sunday morning!

DETROIT - If you are driving through downtown Detroit today, you might find some unexpected roadblocks. That is because large crowds of runners are taking over the streets for the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. Thousands are expected to participate in the annual event, which attracts people from around the region and country. Follow the link below and watch the video player above for details on road closures. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

This afternoon becomes warmer. Runners and spectators for the 2019 Detroit Free Press TCF bank Marathon will be greeted with cool but pleasant conditions. Sunday afternoon will be mostly sunny and warmer. Rain is possible again on Friday with highs near 60F. Weather radarKeep an eye out for severe weather alerts and the radar here:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, of Michigan's 11th District made an appearance Sunday on Flashpoint. Next, the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump has led to a constitutional clash. Segment One:Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens. Segment Two:Follow a roundtable discussion featuring attorney and former Royal Oak Mayor Dennis Cowan, Detroit Free Press columnist Nancy Kaffer, pollster and analyst Steve Mitchell and Focus Hope CEO Portia Roberson. Segment Three:Follow a roundtable discussion featuring attorney and former Royal Oak Mayor Dennis Cowan, Detroit Free Press columnist Nancy Kaffer, pollster and analyst Steve Mitchell and Focus Hope CEO Portia Roberson.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Vice President Mike Pence scored a first when he took a motorcade to a speech on Michigan's picturesque Mackinac Island, drawing some criticism on social media. Pence took an eight-vehicle motorcade to the island's Grand Hotel for a speech to the Republican Leadership Conference Saturday. He flew to Michigan, took a helicopter to the small island airport and transferred to vehicles brought by boat the night before. The Detroit Free Press says it was the first ever motorcade on the island, which has prohibited vehicles since 1898 except for snowmobiles, emergency and service vehicles. When President Gerald Ford visited the island in 1975, he travelled by horse-drawn carriage.

Located in Corktown, just south of Michigan Avenue on Trumbull, is a quaint little restaurant with some big accolades. So what makes this restaurant really stand out? "We both noticed that there were a lot of farmers doing really amazing things. Much like the restaurant itself, the food is highly Instagrammable, with beautiful plating that frequently involves a sprinkle of edible flowers. Their menu changes with the seasons so it is always best to check it out to see what is new.

More than 30 of Detroit's top chefs are coming together for one ultimate tasting in the D. It's the Detroit Free Press Food & Wine Experience. Not only will you get to sample delicious foods from Adachi, Central Kitchen + Bar, and Grey Ghost, but also enjoy wines and spirits from local wineries and distilleries. The Detroit Free Press Food & Wine Experience is Saturday, September 14 in Cadillac Square in downtown Detroit, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are still available. Check out Chef Omar Mitchell from Table #2 make one of the dishes that will be featured at the event.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

DETROIT – While recreational marijuana sales in Michigan are expected to initially rocket, a public policy organization has warned that legal pot is an unpredictable revenue source. The Detroit Free Press reports that investors at the Capital Cannabis Conference in Detroit forecast Michigan's market could exceed $2 billion. But a Pew Charitable Trusts study released Aug. 19 says high taxes -- and a thriving black market -- could upset revenue goals, as in California.

With Brandons future forecast it looks like theres going to be plenty of hot days for me to continue my training. All Morning -- Weather and Traffic on the 4sWe will slowly lower the humidity levels over the next 24 hours, but it is still warm and muggy this morning. All Morning -- Weekend EventsAnother nice summer weekend on tap with plenty of family-friendly events happening around town. Answer: Ed DeebEd Deeb Be sure to watch daily at 6 a.m. and click this link to enter for a chance to win. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Ive been training for the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon and yesterday I ran 6.5 miles! Im hoping to at least get to 10 miles for my training before the race in October. With Brandons future forecast it looks like theres going to be plenty of hot days for me to continue my training. All Morning -- Weather and Traffic on the 4sThursday will still be a bit muggy and warm even after a cold front moves through in the morning hours. All Morning -- Weekend EventsAnother nice summer weekend on tap with plenty of family-friendly events happening around town.

MICHIGAN – The Michigan Department of Corrections is trying to address concerns about stress and suicide among corrections officers. The Detroit Free Press reports that the agency's director, Heidi Washington, recently announced to a Senate committee that the department hired a licensed mental health professional to serve as its employee wellness program manager. Washington told the senators that the agency wants to increase training to manage stress and reduce the stigma associated with asking for help.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Vice President Mike Pence will visit Grand Rapids on Monday to rally with Michigan Senatorial candidate John James. An EPIC-MRA/Detroit Free Press poll released Thursday showed a tightening race with Republican candidate James at 42 percent and his Democratic opponent, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, leading with 49 percent. This poll comes after another survey showed James within 7 points of Stabenow with less than two weeks to go before the election Nov. 6. "As we surge in polls against 43-year politician Sen. Stabenow, we welcome Vice President Pence to rally with our co-pilots in Grand Rapids," John James, "The vice-president knows first-hand that when momentum starts in Michigan, it does not stop. For details on the rally and how to attend click here

DETROIT Today is all about development. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has to make a decision on the jail project in Detroit. John Gallagher from the Detroit Free Press joins the roundtable to discuss what he thinks is the best option. Also, Red Wings fans are angry about the new roof on Little Caesars Arena. Plus, Arthur Jemison joins the conversation to talk about what's really happening and what needs to happen in Detroit's neighborhoods.

President Donald Trump continues to tweet while Republicans disapprove and a White House press conference was held without cameras. Stephen Henderson, Editorial Page Director for the Detroit Free Press, Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Director of The Detroit News, Christy McDonald, host of MiWeek, and Dennis Darnoi, founder of Densar Consulting, joing Devin Scillian to discuss the media's role in covering the White House. And Bob Bury, Executive Director of the Detroit Historical Society, and Marlowe Stoudamire, Project Director of Detroit 1967," discuss the anniversary of the historic riots. Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian. Watch Flashpoint on WDIV at 10 a.m. on Sundays

This week on Flashpoint, Devin Scillian sits down at the roundtable to discuss the charges handed down in connection with the Flint water crisis and the upcoming mayoral race in Detroit. This weeks guests include:Peter Henning, law professor at Wayne State UniversityNancy Kaffer, columnist at the Detroit Free PressNolan Finley, editorial page director at The Detroit NewsChastity Pratt Dawsey, reporter at Bridge MagazineAnd Dr. David Dichiera talks to Devin about leaving the Michigan Opera after 46 years as the artistic director.

This week on Flashpoint, Devin Scillian discusses the horrors happening in Aleppo, what's new with Downtown Detroit in the sports world and the electoral college debate. Guests this week include:Arn Tellem - Vice Chairman - Palace Sports and EntertainmentNolan Finley - Editorial Page Director - The Detroit NewsStephen Henderson - Editorial Page Director - Detroit Free PressWatch the full Dec. 18, 2016 episode above. Search for previous editions of Flashpoint here: