The year 2026 will be a hard one to beat for Kirsten Simms. The Plymouth native earned Olympic gold in women’s hockey with Team USA and won back-to-back NCAA national titles at Wisconsin. “Surreal” is how Simms described the last few months to Local 4. This year of milestones is far from over.
Several parents of Plymouth-Canton students are concerned that the school district is considering cuts to its nursing staff.
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Two Plymouth Township residents have been charged after three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March, leaving the man seriously injured.
Hockey star Kirsten Simms believes Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise is more than just an expansion team; it’s a milestone moment for girls’ hockey in one of America’s most passionate hockey markets.
A Plymouth man lost $37,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam that began with a fake security warning on his laptop.
With warmer weather bringing more kids and families outside, experts say it’s a good time to refresh your dog-safety basics following recent dog attacks in Metro Detroit.
Plymouth Township police have captured a pit bull that had been on the run since Saturday after it and two cane corsos attacked a jogger, leaving him badly injured and hospitalized, police said.
Plymouth Township police are urging residents to stay alert as they search for a pit bull that was part of a pack of dogs that attacked and injured a runner Saturday morning (March 28).
Sitting in a suit beside his attorney, Michael Justus appeared in federal court Thursday for sentencing with character letters from family, friends, his partner and therapist, along with a statement of his own.
Three former Plymouth-Canton students teamed together to hack into the private accounts of former classmates to steal nude images and share them, according to federal officials.
Federal court filings lay out what prosecutors say was a years‑long conspiracy tied to Plymouth‑Canton Educational Park, where three former students are accused of conspiring to steal “personal, private images” of women for their own “enjoyment.”
Plymouth native Kirsten Simms helped Team USA secure a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada in a heavyweight Olympic ice hockey showdown.
Even as the month of January ends with brutally cold weather, there’s an event happening this weekend in Plymouth that brings thousands out every year, regardless of the weather.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and Orsa Credit Union have partnered together in a long-term agreement to create and sustain a new innovation hub at Canton High School that district leaders say will expand hands-on learning opportunities for students and open the space to the broader community.
A Michigan couple running a multimillion-dollar business employed 253 people, but only six were confirmed to be legally living and working in the United States, federal officials said.
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A Wayne County couple is facing federal charges in connection with allegedly running a multimillion-dollar plumbing company that employed more than 100 workers who were illegally living in the U.S., officials announced.
A Metro Detroit couple is accused of running a multimillion-dollar plumbing company that employed more than 100 workers who were illegally living in the U.S., federal officials announced.
Moises Orduna-Rios, 36, and Raquel Orduna-Rios, 30, of Plymouth, were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes related to employing unauthorized aliens and money laundering.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson expressed gratitude for the support from the Ford family and team leadership in securing his new contract extension.
Plymouth residents are raising concerns over the proposed rezoning of the Christian Science Church property on Ann Arbor Trail, a plan that has sparked debate about preserving the town’s historic charm.
Trash collection for some Plymouth residents wasn't completed on Oct. 15 and rescheduled for Oct. 16. Here’s the list of impacted streets and subdivisions.
For months, a railroad crossing in Plymouth has been causing headaches for drivers. First, it was because the trains had lengthy stops, backing up traffic. Now, it’s about the tracks themselves.
Families woke up early on Independence Day to line the streets for the annual Good Morning USA Parade through downtown Plymouth.
What’s the best fine dining restaurant in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
We’re excited to share some big news from all of us at WDIV Local 4 News: this September, we’re opening Fourgrounds — a one-of-a-kind coffee shop experience in the heart of downtown Plymouth, Michigan.
What’s the best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best tattoo parlor.
A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the animal could go extinct.
Premier League leader Liverpool has been knocked out of the FA Cup by second-tier struggler Plymouth after losing 1-0 in a stunning fourth-round upset.
Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England say encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding.
Tragedy struck the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company when their storage trailer containing vital props for their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker was stolen.
Massachusetts health officials have announced a second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools has been awarded a $145,894.40 grant from the Native American Heritage Fund to support the rebranding of Canton High School’s new mascot, the Cobras.
A Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
The body of a Plymouth man who went missing on Belle Isle nine days earlier was discovered by officials about nine miles away.
Trains have been causing long delays -- sometimes more than an hour long. Despite pushes from business owners and elected officials, a solution could still be a long way away.
Christopher Dean Baldwin, 40, has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor stalking in connection with stalking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife, Plymouth city commissioner Alanna Maguire.
An unexploded World War II bomb has been safely transported through the eerily empty streets of the southwestern English port city of Plymouth.
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant animals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.
A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships.
Several inches of rain fell across Metro Detroit amid severe storms overnight Wednesday into Thursday, causing some areas to flood -- particularly in Wayne County.
When a nonprofit took over ownership of the historic theatre, the group applied to exempt it from property taxes like other similarly owned nonprofit theatres in the state.
The controversy surrounding proposed rule changes to Downtown Plymouth's outdoor dining rules may come to a head Monday night as the city commission meets. Business owners are expected to attend that meeting in force.
A group of people ripped a piece of artwork off a wall in Downtown Plymouth and destroyed it before leaving the scene, police said.
Downtown Plymouth has a charming and vibrant restaurant scene, but city’s commission and restauranteurs are at odds, and that could put outdoor dining in jeopardy.