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Rhonda Walker Foundation launches academy for girls on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Rhonda Walker Foundation launches academy for girls on Detroitโs west sideAfter the school bell rang, we officially launched the Empowering Her Success Academy, an after-school program of the Rhonda Walker Foundation in partnership with automaker Stellantis for girls in grades three through seven.
Womenโs History Month: Remembering a media trailblazer
Read full article: Womenโs History Month: Remembering a media trailblazerKatharine Grahamโs legacy continues living through Local 4. Local 4 lifestyle editor Jon Jordan knew Katharine Graham, and reflects on her power, personality and style.
What police said about active shooter situation at Beaumont hospital in Troy
Read full article: What police said about active shooter situation at Beaumont hospital in TroyHereโs what Troy police said about an active shooter situation that happened Thursday, March 20, 2025, morning at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in Oakland County.
Rewatching Episode 2 of Grosse Pointe Garden Society with Karen and Hank
Read full article: Rewatching Episode 2 of Grosse Pointe Garden Society with Karen and HankWatch Karen Drew and Hank Winchester react to Episode 2 of NBC's new drama, Grosse Pointe Garden Society, as they see it for the first time.
โWe walked away from deathโ: Survivorโs share harrowing story after fiery crash on I-75
Read full article: โWe walked away from deathโ: Survivorโs share harrowing story after fiery crash on I-75After seeing Local 4โs I-75 crash zone investigation, two victims had to share their stories with us.
Rewatching Episode 1 of Grosse Pointe Garden Society with Karen and Hank
Read full article: Rewatching Episode 1 of Grosse Pointe Garden Society with Karen and HankWatch Karen Drew and Hank Winchester react to Episode 1 of NBC's new drama, Grosse Pointe Garden Society, as they see it for the first time.
From one letter to a nationwide movement: How a simple gesture uplifts troops overseas
Read full article: From one letter to a nationwide movement: How a simple gesture uplifts troops overseasWhat started as a small ideaโsending thank-you letters to troopsโhas grown into a nationwide movement that has delivered nearly 12 million messages of gratitude over the past 21 years.
SW Detroit residents struggle with flooded basements, trust issues with city after water main break
Read full article: SW Detroit residents struggle with flooded basements, trust issues with city after water main breakDetroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero represents Southwest Detroit and talked with Local 4 about the water main break.
Detroit uses boats, dive teams to reach residents stranded by broken water main
Read full article: Detroit uses boats, dive teams to reach residents stranded by broken water mainEmergency crews used boats and heavy machinery to evacuate residents, including children being transported in a front-end loader's bucket.
Veteran with disabilities faces battle over mobility van warranty dispute in Eastpointe
Read full article: Veteran with disabilities faces battle over mobility van warranty dispute in EastpointePercy Parker, a disabled veteran, sought assistance from Local 4 Consumer Investigator Hank Winchester after a car controversy caused financial issues for him and his family.
Michigan auto industry gets breathing room as tariff pause offers temporary relief
Read full article: Michigan auto industry gets breathing room as tariff pause offers temporary reliefThe recent decision to pause tariffs on trade with Mexico for a month has given the auto industry some breathing room, but uncertainty still looms over both short and long-term impacts.
Go 4 It: Help us Send Some Love with cards for those who need them during winter blues
Read full article: Go 4 It: Help us Send Some Love with cards for those who need them during winter bluesThis time of year, it can be hard to escape the winter blues. But even the smallest light can brighten someoneโs day.
Search efforts intensify at Macomb County landfill in disappearance of Warren mother of 2
Read full article: Search efforts intensify at Macomb County landfill in disappearance of Warren mother of 2The Roseville Police Department told Local 4 that a dozen law enforcement agencies, including one from Ohio with cadaver dogs, are searching at Pine Tree Acres Landfill related to the disappearance case of Ashley Elkins, 30.
Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade reading
Read full article: Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade readingIn Michigan, third-grade students are struggling with literacy, which is concerning since this grade is considered a critical year for students. Why?
A new chapter: Ty Steele joins WDIV as Metro Detroitโs newest Evening Anchor
Read full article: A new chapter: Ty Steele joins WDIV as Metro Detroitโs newest Evening AnchorAs someone who has always loved storytelling, Iโm thrilled to begin this exciting new chapter as an evening anchor at WDIV, Local 4.
How to live stream Detroitโs Thanksgiving day parade on Nov. 28, 2024
Read full article: How to live stream Detroitโs Thanksgiving day parade on Nov. 28, 2024The 98th Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 28, and Local 4 has you covered all morning!

โMy drinking waterโ: EPA mandate sparks confusion over lead water lines in Metro Detroit
Read full article: โMy drinking waterโ: EPA mandate sparks confusion over lead water lines in Metro DetroitSome Metro Detroiters are raising concerns after receiving a letter from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept. regarding lead service lines.
Detroit City Football Club Gears Up for its first home playoff game
Read full article: Detroit City Football Club Gears Up for its first home playoff gameWhen the leaves start falling, weโre reaching peak football season. Thatโs the case at Ford Field, but also on the pitch for Detroit City Football Club as they enter playoff mode this week.
โIt is horrendousโ: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: โIt is horrendousโ: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County JailInmates say an issue with the systems at the Wayne County Jail have left them stuck inside for far longer than they should be, and they added that the conditions are โhorrendous.โ
This town hall will help you navigate misinformation, social media, trust during election
Read full article: This town hall will help you navigate misinformation, social media, trust during electionWeโve never experienced an election season like the one weโre marching through right now, and wow -- it can be exhausting.
Residents push back against nuclear waste in Van Buren Township
Read full article: Residents push back against nuclear waste in Van Buren TownshipLast week, Local 4 told you about the new plans to bring part of the "Manhattan Project," where the atomic bomb was created in the state of New York, to a landfill in Wayne County.
Sheriff says investigation into Oakland County doctorโs secret recordings could take months
Read full article: Sheriff says investigation into Oakland County doctorโs secret recordings could take monthsDr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of violating peopleโs trust and privacy by using hidden cameras to record them.
Detroit Board of Police Commissioners honor Local 4 legend Paula Tutman for Malice Green documentary
Read full article: Detroit Board of Police Commissioners honor Local 4 legend Paula Tutman for Malice Green documentaryThe Detroit Board of Police Commissioners honored Local 4 legend and recent retiree Paula Tutman for her work on the documentary Malice Green, Portrait of Injustice.
Detroit considers cameras to curb dog dumping in Rouge Park
Read full article: Detroit considers cameras to curb dog dumping in Rouge ParkThe city of Detroit is considering installing surveillance cameras in Rouge Park to combat the ongoing issue of animal dumping, which has seen numerous dogs and other animals abandoned or found dead.
Why the township says it cut down iconic I-96 โorange manโ sculpture
Read full article: Why the township says it cut down iconic I-96 โorange manโ sculptureA letter from a township attorney revealed why the township says it cut down the iconic I-96 โMan in the Cityโ sculpture, also known as the โorange man on the hillโ sculpture.
Join us for Raise It Up! Rooftop Day Party at Atwater Brewery on July 20
Read full article: Join us for Raise It Up! Rooftop Day Party at Atwater Brewery on July 20Join Local 4 in partnership with Raise the Flag and Atwater Brewery for RAISE IT UP Rooftop Day Party on Saturday, July 20th to kick off Detroitโs Birthday week!
Rod Meloni: Thank you Metro Detroit for the incredible ride and fulfilling journey
Read full article: Rod Meloni: Thank you Metro Detroit for the incredible ride and fulfilling journeyThere is so much to say, and yet, the simplest way to end my roughly 29 years at WDIV is to offer a heartfelt โthank youโ to Metro Detroit!
Neighborโs quick thinking saves 11-year-old twin girls after fireworks accident in River Rouge
Read full article: Neighborโs quick thinking saves 11-year-old twin girls after fireworks accident in River RougeTwin 11-year-old girls were rushed to the hospital after a firework reportedly blew one of their fingers off her hand while the other was severely burned in River Rouge.
City leaders put added emphasis on their Dining with Confidence program in Detroit
Read full article: City leaders put added emphasis on their Dining with Confidence program in DetroitDetroit city leaders emphasize their Dining with Confidence program Wednesday by inviting Local 4 to follow along for food and safety inspections.
Suspects in fatal shooting of Oakland County sheriffโs deputy were free on bond, police say
Read full article: Suspects in fatal shooting of Oakland County sheriffโs deputy were free on bond, police sayThe three people suspected in the killing of Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling remain in custody at the Wayne County Jail.
Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Mickey Redmond talks surprising contribution to Michigan Central Station
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Mickey Redmond talks surprising contribution to Michigan Central StationIn a surprising turn of events, Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Mickey Redmond conducted an impromptu interview with Local 4 while visiting the reopening of Michigan Central Station.
ER doctors on strike at Ascension St. John Hospital over staffing issues
Read full article: ER doctors on strike at Ascension St. John Hospital over staffing issuesEmergency room health care workers at a Detroit hospital went on an anticipated strike this week over frustrations related to labor and long wait times.
โNo time to thinkโ: Macomb County officer jumps into action to save toddler inside dollar store
Read full article: โNo time to thinkโ: Macomb County officer jumps into action to save toddler inside dollar storeThe officer who performed life-saving compressions on a toddler who wasn't breathing in Sterling Heights described the incident to Local 4 ahead of a ceremony where he will be honored for his efforts.
Officer describes life-saving rescue of toddler in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Officer describes life-saving rescue of toddler in Sterling HeightsThe officer who performed life-saving compressions on a toddler who wasn't breathing in Sterling Heights described the incident to Local 4 ahead of a ceremony where he will be honored for his efforts.
Visually impaired children benefit from Seedlings Braille Booksโ efforts in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Visually impaired children benefit from Seedlings Braille Booksโ efforts in Metro DetroitMarch is reading month, and Local 4 often discusses the importance of children's reading, but let's not forget how essential books are for visually impaired children.