Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational resources are now available at more than 300 locations across Michigan.

The candidates and issues are weighing heavily on voters' minds, which leads to election anxiety in Metro Detroit.

Here's how voters can find their polling locations in Michigan on Election Day.

We’re one day away from the 2024 election, and more than three million votes are in from Michiganders who chose to vote early or absentee. That makes up 43.9% of the state’s active registered voters.

Here's a list of more sustainable ways Michiganders can get rid of pumpkins after Halloween.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Whether it’s campfire tall tales or actual experiences, stories have been spread throughout the Mitten state on strange creatures lurking among us.

According to the Department of State, about 16%, or 1.15 million of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots.

The November election is less than three weeks away and Saturday marked the first day of in-person early voting in Detroit.

It’s the county’s only 24-hour emergency shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their children.

Everyone we spoke to is taking the storm seriously and setting themselves up based on the recommendations of local officials.

A battalion from the Michigan National Guard based in Montague will be heading to South Carolina to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

There’s a chance we might essentially skip right from summer to winter this year in Southeast Michigan.

Will we basically skip over fall this year in Southeast Michigan?

Will we basically skip over fall this year in Southeast Michigan?

Michigan is filled with places, streets, people and other things even Michiganders have trouble pronouncing.

More than $5.6 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, a 45% increase from 2022 and more than double the number reported in 2021.

A guide to picking the right Michigan grown apples at the store or off the tree.

Thousands of Michiganders participated in the state’s annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day.

At some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked if we’re introverts or extroverts, followers or leaders, and, of course, as Michiganders, if we love nature or prefer the city.

Local 4 is taking you on the road before the busiest travel day kicks off ahead of the 4th of July.

The best way to protect yourself is to prevent mosquito bites.

Someone left the East Lansing Art Festival with more than just an increased appreciation for the creativity of Michiganders.

According to Gift of Life Michigan, someone registered to be an organ donor can save up to eight lives and potentially heal more than 100.

Detroit was the second stop on Vice President Kamala Harris's Economic Opportunity Tour.

What are Michiganders tossing in their Costco cart more than anything?

A doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.

A doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.

The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is bringing the big dog to Detroit this week.

With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.

Nearly 170 people stepped toward a new future by starting their expungement process at the Second Chance Summit.

Railbikes are pedal-power carts that are ridden on railroad tracks and have the same style as recumbent bikes in the way people sit on them and pedal.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said than the more than 700,000 households will get an average of $550 starting in this month.

Each year on the day before Ash Wednesday, Christians across the nation (and the world) celebrate what's called Fat Tuesday. But here in the richly diverse Metro Detroit area, we know this day as Paczki Day.

Actor Miles Teller was spotted in Downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday, hanging out at bars on campus at the University of Michigan.

Lawmakers from across Southeast Michigan rallied Monday in support of a water affordability bill now making its way through Lansing.

More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.

More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.

More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.

More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.

A national cybersecurity breach is impacting more than a million Michiganders.

If you don’t know much about alpacas, they are creatures most Michiganders should know about simply because of the wool they produce.

The UAW and Ford have reached a tentative contract agreement.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who can lovingly identify as a snowbird, you get to fly away during the harsh Michigan winter months and, instead, enjoy a warmer climate.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, but the Moon only partially covers the Sun’s disk.

Let’s talk about the Solar Eclipse coming this weekend.

More people moved out of Michigan in 2022 than people who moved here.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bipartisan legislation expanding voting rights, her office announced Tuesday.

Despite previous reports that Michiganders could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, the latest forecast says otherwise.

Despite previous reports that Michiganders could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, the latest forecast says otherwise.

With a large outdoor patio, tiki bar, and plenty of boat slips, Bumper’s Landing in Harrison Township is a great place to be this summer.

A new law went into effect Friday, making it illegal for Michiganders to use cellphones while driving in almost any capacity.

We’re taking a trip down memory lane this summer to remember the history of Boblo Island -- and we want your help!

Michiganders are being urged to take precautions against mosquitos bites as the recently collected mosquitos in Saginaw County have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories (MDHHS BOL).

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

From drag brunches to movie nights, Pride Month is in full swing here in Metro Detroit.

AAA said more than 1.2 million Michigan residents were expected to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend.

According to White House data, 864,000 Michiganders have applied or are deemed automatically eligible for one-time student loan relief. That relief hangs in the balance.

There's a new scam targeting thousands of Michiganders who rely on unemployment benefits from the state.

Michigan is one step closer for a law to be in place that’ll make it illegal to hold and use a cell phone while driving.

A coffee chain that hasn’t served Michiganders their cup of joe for 10 years is making its way back to the Mitten. ☕

Some Michiganders caught a glimpse of the beautiful and elusive aurora borealis on Sunday night.

All Michiganders could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on Sunday night.

A Michigan lawyer and scientist is launching a campaign for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Debbie Stabenow in 2024.

This is not a drill! Hummingbirds have been sighted in Michigan for the first time this year.

The clock is ticking on your medical insurance, and millions are affected around the country and here in Michigan.

Tuesday is a day for the celebration of 400,000 Michiganders. That's the number of people with past misdemeanor convictions that will see their criminal convictions automatically expunged.

National Beer Day is April 7, and what a perfect day to crack open a brew from a Michigan brewery.

A pilot program is coming to Michigan so those using public transportation can use smartphones to pay for rides without needing to take devices out of pockets.

From as south as Bay City to as north as Marquette, many across the state had a chance to see one of the world's natural wonders.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.

With severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

DTE Energy says 95% of the 220,000 people who lost power during Friday’s winter storm will have it restored by the end of the day Monday.

With hundreds of thousands of Michiganders without lights or heat heading into the weekend, many are asking why this keeps happening when weather strikes and how we can stop it. Local 4 spoke to an expert who thinks about those answers every day.

Michigan’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders are proposing a plan to cut retirement tax and provide relief to Michiganders amid high inflation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her speech on Jan. 25, laying out her agenda for the next four years she’s in office during her second term.

In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will roll out a plan ensuring every 4-year-old in Michigan is guaranteed a preschool education.

Carvana concerns have forced a state investigation, and new information Thursday suggests the used car megastore is without a license here in Michigan.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to be sworn in for second term in office in Lansing on Jan. 1, 2023.

Santa Claus hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain ahead of this big night around the world.

Here are the most popular coffee styles and brewing methods in Michigan and the rest of the country.

Michigan’s governor has signed an executive directive instructing state agencies to support reproductive freedoms for all people.

The year’s final big meteor shower peaks Wednesday night -- and Michiganders will have a chance to catch it, if the weather cooperates.

‘Tis the season to be jolly? Or is it a bit early for that?

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey on Monday after asking for name suggestions last week.

‘Tis the season to be jolly? Or is it a bit early for that?

A $30.5 million rate increase was approved for DTE Electric on Friday, a hike set to take effect on Nov. 25.

Michiganders are encouraged to submit names for the first turkey Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will pardon since taking office.

You’ve likely already started to notice the lack of chirping in your yard.

The invasive box tree moth (BTM) has been found at two residences in Clinton in Lenawee County, according to the USDA.

Consumers Energy is reporting 122,000 customers across the state are without power due to high winds.

Michigan emergency responders will now have the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and HIV/STI treatments as a part of new protocols when handling sexual assault situations.

Although no one matched Saturday night’s six-number Powerball jackpot, two lucky Michiganders could be $1 million richer after matching the winning numbers on the five white balls.

It has come to my attention that not everyone calls the night before Halloween “Devil’s Night” after a TikTok went viral explaining that we Michiganders might actually be in the minority.

Powerball ticket sales have ended in Michigan for Saturday night’s drawing that could make one lucky winner $825 million richer.