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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, we’re reaching peak football season. That’s the case at Ford Field, but also on the pitch for Detroit City Football Club as they enter playoff mode this week.
‘It is horrendous’: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: ‘It is horrendous’: 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 “horrendous.”
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 electionWe’ve never experienced an election season like the one we’re 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 doctor’s secret recordings could take months
Read full article: Sheriff says investigation into Oakland County doctor’s secret recordings could take monthsDr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of violating people’s 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 ‘orange man’ sculpture
Read full article: Why the township says it cut down iconic I-96 ‘orange man’ sculptureA letter from a township attorney revealed why the township says it cut down the iconic I-96 “Man in the City” sculpture, also known as the “orange man on the hill” 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 Detroit’s 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 “thank you” to Metro Detroit!
Neighbor’s quick thinking saves 11-year-old twin girls after fireworks accident in River Rouge
Read full article: Neighbor’s 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 sheriff’s deputy were free on bond, police say
Read full article: Suspects in fatal shooting of Oakland County sheriff’s 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.
‘No time to think’: Macomb County officer jumps into action to save toddler inside dollar store
Read full article: ‘No time to think’: 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 Books’ efforts in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Visually impaired children benefit from Seedlings Braille Books’ 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.
Detroit church brings history to life with living re-enactments of Underground Railroad
Read full article: Detroit church brings history to life with living re-enactments of Underground RailroadWe're in the final days of "Black History Month," and we're still sharing stories about the past that we should never forget.
Here are strategies to manage, pay off your credit card debt in America
Read full article: Here are strategies to manage, pay off your credit card debt in AmericaInflation continues eating away at our take-home pay, and now a trip to the grocery store is becoming increasingly painful. Sadly, many of us are using credit cards to cope with the higher prices, and that's turning into a real economic problem.
2 men, including fixture in community, killed in shootout on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 2 men, including fixture in community, killed in shootout on Detroit’s west sideHe was a fixture near 8 Mile and the Southfield Freeway. People were used to seeing 65-year-old Clayton Willis in his wheelchair panhandling. The double amputee was shot in the back of the head last summer but survived.
Person who shot, killed Chesterfield family’s dog before Christmas still at large
Read full article: Person who shot, killed Chesterfield family’s dog before Christmas still at largePolice were still working to find out who’s responsible for shooting and killing a family’s beloved dog near their Chesterfield Township home.
Morning 4: Road rage dispute ends with man beaten, left in road in Genoa Township -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Road rage dispute ends with man beaten, left in road in Genoa Township -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
How to live stream Detroit’s Thanksgiving day parade on Nov. 23, 2023
Read full article: How to live stream Detroit’s Thanksgiving day parade on Nov. 23, 2023The 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23, and Local 4 has you covered all morning!
Live stream: America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Live stream: America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in Downtown DetroitThe 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23, and Local 4 has you covered all morning!
Watch live: 2023 America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in Detroit
Read full article: Watch live: 2023 America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in DetroitThe 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23, and Local 4 has you covered all morning!
Live coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in Detroit
Read full article: Live coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White in DetroitThe 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23, and Local 4 has you covered all morning!
Increase in Metro Detroit police pursuits creates dangers for motorists
Read full article: Increase in Metro Detroit police pursuits creates dangers for motoristsWarren police were busy on the roads chasing cars and catching suspects as Local 4 saw our second police chase in two days, with the latest one landing on I-94 in Wayne County.
Morning 4: New commercial pokes fun at University of Michigan for not having a mascot -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: New commercial pokes fun at University of Michigan for not having a mascot -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan Attorney General’s office offers advice to families experiencing surprise ambulance bills
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General’s office offers advice to families experiencing surprise ambulance billsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office told Local 4 that they have 23 complaints regarding Superior billing.
Eloise Asylum: Scared Jason Colthorp, Local 4 Insider walk through haunted attraction
Read full article: Eloise Asylum: Scared Jason Colthorp, Local 4 Insider walk through haunted attractionJason Colthorp and Local 4 Insider Cathy Jackson, of Farmington, went through the Eloise Asylum haunted attraction, which is built within the old hospital.
Watch: Local 4 team welcomes Bernie Smilovitz back after sudden passing of his wife
Read full article: Watch: Local 4 team welcomes Bernie Smilovitz back after sudden passing of his wifeLongtime Local 4 sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz returned to the sports desk this week after the tragic sudden passing of his wife, Donna.
Ann Arbor police identify 2 responsible for ‘hate graffiti’ at Jewish Resource Center
Read full article: Ann Arbor police identify 2 responsible for ‘hate graffiti’ at Jewish Resource CenterAnn Arbor police said they’ve identified two students who spray painted homophobic graffiti on the sidewalk of a Jewish Resource Center.
Megan Woods presents: Extraordinary People, Incredible Things
Read full article: Megan Woods presents: Extraordinary People, Incredible ThingsStories include an Amazon driver who uses her deafness to educate people on abilities in the deaf community, two brothers who use their bond to shed light on the positivity of autism and a woman who was told she could never walk but pursued her dreams of roller skating.
Detroit Red Wings alumni go up against Boston Bruins alumni for charity game
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings alumni go up against Boston Bruins alumni for charity gameThe first annual Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. Boston Bruins Alumni game is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the Big Boy Arena in Fraser, Michigan.
Chatting about Detroit Lions clock management and Kool-Aid sipping after loss to Seattle
Read full article: Chatting about Detroit Lions clock management and Kool-Aid sipping after loss to SeattleIt’s the day after a heartbreaking Detroit Lions loss, so you know everybody in the newsroom wanted to talk about what happened.
Van Buren apartments where fighter jet crashed catch fire for 3rd time this year
Read full article: Van Buren apartments where fighter jet crashed catch fire for 3rd time this yearA Wayne County apartment community where a fighter jet crashed amid an air show in August caught fire on Tuesday for the third time this year, according to the fire chief.
Tenant says landlord ‘jumped on me’ during eviction attempt -- here’s his story
Read full article: Tenant says landlord ‘jumped on me’ during eviction attempt -- here’s his storyA tenant claims his landlord jumped on him while trying to evict him from a Detroit apartment building. He shared his side of the story with Local 4.
Home Depot brings back hot dogs in Metro Detroit after 2-year absence
Read full article: Home Depot brings back hot dogs in Metro Detroit after 2-year absenceThe famous hot dogs served at Home Depot have made a comeback. When the decision was made early in the pandemic to no longer sell them near the exits of the home improvement stores, Local 4 heard from many people who disagreed with the decision.
Demond Fernandez joins WDIV-Local 4 News team as anchor, reporter
Read full article: Demond Fernandez joins WDIV-Local 4 News team as anchor, reporterDemond Fernandez, an award-winning journalist, will join the WDIV-Local 4 news team as an anchor and reporter, the station announced on Monday during the Ford Fireworks.
Here’s why your Fourth of July cookout will cost a whole lot more this year
Read full article: Here’s why your Fourth of July cookout will cost a whole lot more this yearIf you want to fire up the grill this summer, you should be prepared to open your wallet. Steaks, burgers, and beer cost more now than a year ago, and shoppers feel it.
‘We lost majority of our medics’: Detroit medic talks staffing shortages his department is facing
Read full article: ‘We lost majority of our medics’: Detroit medic talks staffing shortages his department is facingA working Detroit medic talked to Local 4 about his department's ongoing staffing shortages. It comes after the city entered into an emergency contract with a private ambulance company.
Sources say Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence in deaths of 3 people
Read full article: Sources say Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence in deaths of 3 peopleSources told Local 4 that Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence when responding to two homes where three people had died.
Complaint had been filed against Huron Township developer who was cutting down trees without permit
Read full article: Complaint had been filed against Huron Township developer who was cutting down trees without permitState officials did not address a complaint a resident had filed against a developer in Huron Township who was cutting down trees in a wetland area.
Local 4′s Detroit Taylor Swift ticket sweepstakes: And the winners are ...
Read full article: Local 4′s Detroit Taylor Swift ticket sweepstakes: And the winners are ...We’ve finally revealed the big winners for our Taylor Swift ticket sweepstakes! Three lucky winners will be in attendance at her show in Detroit on June 9.
Officials investigate how 10-year-old boy shot himself in the head after finding gun in Detroit
Read full article: Officials investigate how 10-year-old boy shot himself in the head after finding gun in DetroitThere are more questions than answers Monday night after police say a 10-year-old boy found a gun and shot himself in the head.