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Gust of wind causes plane to crash in Livingston County
Read full article: Gust of wind causes plane to crash in Livingston CountyHe told police he was coming in for a landing when a gust of wind caused the plane to roll to the left, a wing caught a tree branch and the plane “cartwheeled” into the trees.
Detroit’s Birwood Wall, built in 1941 to racially segregate neighborhoods, gets historical marker
Read full article: Detroit’s Birwood Wall, built in 1941 to racially segregate neighborhoods, gets historical markerA wall built in Detroit in 1941 to racially segregate Black and white neighborhoods has received historic designation from the state of Michigan.
Woodward pothole damages several cars during rush hour -- What we know
Read full article: Woodward pothole damages several cars during rush hour -- What we knowIt was an expensive drive home for several people Wednesday night along Woodward and State Fair, just south of 8 Mile Road. The road had a lot of blown tires with a pothole to blame. It all unfolded at the peak of rush hour.
New plan unveiled for Gratiot and 7 Mile corridor on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: New plan unveiled for Gratiot and 7 Mile corridor on Detroit’s east sideThe latest target of Detroit’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) is a 3.4 square mile area around Gratiot Avenue bordered by Houston Whittier Street, Kelly, Eight Mile and Schoenherr roads.
Livonia police locate missing woman with schizophrenia, depression and anxiety
Read full article: Livonia police locate missing woman with schizophrenia, depression and anxietyAnyone who has seen Angelina Ragland or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.
Detroit police seek men accused of assaulting, carjacking woman they met on dating app
Read full article: Detroit police seek men accused of assaulting, carjacking woman they met on dating appDETROIT – A Detroit dating app meet-up quickly turned dangerous recently. Detroit police are looking for two men wanted for carjacking and assaulting a woman they met on a dating app. Police say the woman picked up the men on Northlawn near Eight Mile and Livernois earlier this month. Then the two threw the victim on the ground and drove off in her Chrysler 200. Police found the car, but they’re still looking for the men.
Crime Stoppers offering $3K reward for information on shooting death of 22-year-old man in Detroit
Read full article: Crime Stoppers offering $3K reward for information on shooting death of 22-year-old man in DetroitDETROIT – A Detroit family continues to search for justice in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man. DreVaughn Tellis stopped at a gas station with friends on June 15 in the 12700 block of Eight Mile when he was shot and killed. “There are violent killers out there on the loose and your family could be next.”Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up or www.1800speakup.org. There is a $3,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. You will remain anonymous when submitting a tip.
Metro Detroit woman speaks out after being pistol whipped, carjacked near 8 Mile Road and Evergreen
Read full article: Metro Detroit woman speaks out after being pistol whipped, carjacked near 8 Mile Road and EvergreenDETROIT – A Metro Detroit woman is speaking out after she said she was pistol whipped and carjacked while leaving a Chinese restaurant on Eight Mile and Evergreen roads. I’m just shaken saying, ‘Oh gosh. Shay said just seconds later, the suspect hit her with a gun. Shay said she got her car back but it had damage on the front of the car. She said the suspect took more than that.
Speeding driver in Harper Woods dies after vehicle strikes tree, catches fire
Read full article: Speeding driver in Harper Woods dies after vehicle strikes tree, catches firePolice have not identified the driver. HARPER WOODS, Mich. - Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 6:35 a.m. Sunday. Police say the driver of a passenger vehicle was trapped when that vehicle caught fire on eastbound I-94 near Eight Mile in Harper Woods. Police noted the driver was speeding and lost control going up the embankment, striking a tree and catching fire. The driver has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Northbound I-75 undergoing emergency repairs in Troy
Read full article: Northbound I-75 undergoing emergency repairs in TroyAs of 7 a.m., two lanes were closed due to emergency repairs on I-75 northbound from Big Beaver Road to Crooks Road. Emergency repairs underway on northbound I-75 in Oakland CountyRight lane closed on northbound I-75 at Long Lake RoadTwo lanes closed on northbound I-75 from Big Beaver Road to Crooks RoadCheck the Traffic MapDuring the ongoing construction, both directions of I-75 are sharing the southbound side of the freeway, separated by a temporary concrete barrier between 13 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. How traffic is affectedThe beginning of the project will affect the southbound lanes of I-75 from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road. Crews will also close the ramp from westbound I-696 to southbound I-75, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Eight Mile Road, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Nine Mile Road and the Nine Mile Road entrance ramp to southbound I-75. Workers will construct temporary median crossovers, remove the Dallas Road overpass above I-75 and work on the northbound service drive.
Nortbound I-75 undergoing emergency repairs in Troy
Read full article: Nortbound I-75 undergoing emergency repairs in TroyHow traffic is affectedThe beginning of the project will affect the southbound lanes of I-75 from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road. Starting Aug. 11, the right lane of southbound I-75 will be closed from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road so crews can widen the shoulder for an eventual traffic shift. Crews will also close the ramp from westbound I-696 to southbound I-75, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Eight Mile Road, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Nine Mile Road and the Nine Mile Road entrance ramp to southbound I-75. Workers will construct temporary median crossovers, remove the Dallas Road overpass above I-75 and work on the northbound service drive. In 2020, all I-75 traffic will be on the southbound side of the freeway between 11 Mile and Eight Mile roads.
Drunk driving crackdown
Read full article: Drunk driving crackdown@felicia_fullwood/InstagramWe're not expecting flood-type rains like we saw overnight on Tuesday, but scattered showers and storms are possible later today. Police around the state are encouraging motorists to celebrate the end of summer safely and make smart driving decisions. Law enforcement will continue to show zero tolerance for drunk and drugged driving during the three-week enforcement period Aug. 14 through Sept. 2. The Woodward Ave M1 Palmer Park site set an example for how roads in America would be built in 1909. Fifty million people were affected, including residents of New York, Cleveland and Detroit, as well as Toronto and Ottawa, Canada.
Flooding concerns this morning | Blood drive at LCA
Read full article: Flooding concerns this morning | Blood drive at LCAWe're tracking heavy rain and storms which started overnight and will last into the morning. Here's what's on the calendar:Aug. 17 -- Renaissance Festival begins! SPONSOREDIf you haven't gotten in on this Renaissance Festival tickets discount, do it now! Here's a link to learn more about the 2019 Renaissance Festival. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 12, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 12, 2019DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 12, 2019Segment 3 of the project focuses on rebuilding the stretch between Eight Mile and 13 Mile roads, which is more than 5 miles long. The Macomb County Sheriff's Department is investigating not one but two threats involving a potential mass shooting at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. We will be waking up to heavy, heavy rains Tuesday morning and a good potential for localized flooding. Aug. 17 -- Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 29 -- Michigan State Fair begins Aug. 24 -- Michigan Cider Dayze Festival kicks-offAug. 30 -- Arts, Beats and Eats weekend Check the Live Guide calendar for more local events, and post your own. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.
I-75 construction in Oakland County: What to know about Segment 3
Read full article: I-75 construction in Oakland County: What to know about Segment 3OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - The third segment of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County is underway. Segment 3 involves rebuilding more than 5 miles of I-75 between 8 Mile and 13 Mile roads. How traffic is affectedThe beginning of the project will affect the southbound lanes of I-75 from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road. Crews will also close the ramp from westbound I-696 to southbound I-75, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Eight Mile Road, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Nine Mile Road and the Nine Mile Road entrance ramp to southbound I-75. In 2020, all I-75 traffic will be on the southbound side of the freeway between 11 Mile and Eight Mile roads.
Segment 3 of I-75 construction begins in SE Michigan
Read full article: Segment 3 of I-75 construction begins in SE MichiganSegment 3 of the project will focus on rebuilding the stretch between Eight Mile and 13 Mile roads, which is more than 5 miles long. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
4 things to watch for -- Monday, August 12th
Read full article: 4 things to watch for -- Monday, August 12thThe actual peak is Monday Night or Tuesday early morning but we will have a nearly full moon which limits or dulls our view of these meteors. Here's what's coming up Monday, August 12th, 2019 on Local 4 News Today. The good news is, most of the wet weather will wait until late tonight and overnight which means things will be very sloppy and saturated by this time tomorrow. Answer: Gerald Ford and Nelson RockefellerBe 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.
Perseids peak tonight | Rain returns to the forecast
Read full article: Perseids peak tonight | Rain returns to the forecastThere will be considerably more moon-free viewing time than at the Perseids likely peak from late evening August 12 until dawn August 13. Ex-Pistons star Chauncey Billups opens salon in Southfield A ribbon cutting is planned for Monday at "Salon Plaza" in Southfield, a new salon owned by Chauncey Billups and his wife Piper. National Vinyl Record DayGet spinning with National Vinyl Record Day! SPONSOREDIf you haven't gotten in on this Renaissance Festival tickets discount, do it now! This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.
Morning Show Insider: The Perseid Meteor Shower
Read full article: Morning Show Insider: The Perseid Meteor ShowerThe Perseid Meteor Shower is peaking right now and its probably the best display of shooting stars we see all year. The actual peak is Monday Night or Tuesday early morning but we will have a nearly full moon which limits or dulls our view of these meteors. Watch beginning at 4:30 a.m.Sign up for the Morning Show Insider newsletter here! All Morning -- Orange Barrel AlertThe third segment of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County is set to begin. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Phase 3 of I-75 project starts today | What's on tap this week
Read full article: Phase 3 of I-75 project starts today | What's on tap this weekThe third segment of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County is set to begin on Sunday. Segment 3 of the project will focus on rebuilding the stretch between Eight Mile and 13 Mile roads, which is more than 5 miles long. Here's a look ahead at what's happening this week:FCA plant construction update in DetroitConstruction of Detroit's new assembly plant is well underway. Happening today: Here's what's on the extended calendar:Aug. 17 -- Renaissance Festival begins! Today's Featured Photo: If you drive down I-75, you know this view.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 8, 2019
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 8, 2019DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Man shoots, kills alleged armed robber on Detroit's west sidePolice said the victim had a valid concealed pistol license. Suspect in Detroit serial killer case bound over in second sexual assault caseDeangelo Kenneth Martin, 34, of Detroit, is accused of kidnapping, strangling and assaulting a 51-year-old Detroit woman. Naked man, woman found in fogged-up car parked at Birmingham Police DepartmentA Birmingham police officer pulled into the parking lot at 200 Martin Street at 12:17 a.m. Aug. 1. He saw a vehicle running and parked in a spot marked for "municipal vehicles only," according to authorities. Metro Detroit weather: Drying out, cooling downWe dont expect much even north, but most of us will be drying out with a gradual clearing of the skies.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 8, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 8, 2019DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Man shoots and kills robbery suspect on Detroit's west sidePolice said the victim had a valid concealed pistol license. Suspect in Detroit serial killer case bound over in second sexual assault caseDeangelo Kenneth Martin, 34, of Detroit, is accused of kidnapping, strangling and assaulting a 51-year-old Detroit woman. Naked man, woman found in fogged-up car parked at Birmingham Police DepartmentA Birmingham police officer pulled into the parking lot at 200 Martin Street at 12:17 a.m. Aug. 1. He saw a vehicle running and parked in a spot marked for "municipal vehicles only," according to authorities. Metro Detroit weather: Drying out, cooling downWe dont expect much even north, but most of us will be drying out with a gradual clearing of the skies.
I-75 construction in Oakland County: What to know about Segment 3
Read full article: I-75 construction in Oakland County: What to know about Segment 3OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - The third segment of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County is set to begin in less than two weeks, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced. The beginning of the project will affect the southbound lanes of I-75 from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road. Starting Aug. 12, the right lane of southbound I-75 will be closed from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road so crews can widen the shoulder for an eventual traffic shift. Crews will also close the ramp from westbound I-696 to southbound I-75, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Eight Mile Road, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Nine Mile Road and the Nine Mile Road entrance ramp to southbound I-75. In 2020, all I-75 traffic will be on the southbound side of the freeway between 11 Mile and Eight Mile roads.
Oakland County construction: What to know about Segment 3 of I-75 modernization project
Read full article: Oakland County construction: What to know about Segment 3 of I-75 modernization projectOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - The third segment of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County is set to begin in less than two weeks, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced. The beginning of the project will affect the southbound lanes of I-75 from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road. Starting Aug. 12, the right lane of southbound I-75 will be closed from 11 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road so crews can widen the shoulder for an eventual traffic shift. Crews will also close the ramp from westbound I-696 to southbound I-75, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Eight Mile Road, the ramp from southbound I-75 to Nine Mile Road and the Nine Mile Road entrance ramp to southbound I-75. In 2020, all I-75 traffic will be on the southbound side of the freeway between 11 Mile and Eight Mile roads.