Michigan couple employed 253 people. Feds say only 6 were confirmed to be allowed to work in US
Read full article: Michigan couple employed 253 people. Feds say only 6 were confirmed to be allowed to work in USA 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.
Morning 4: Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing 100+ unauthorized workers -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing 100+ unauthorized workers -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M business
Read full article: Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M businessA 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.
Michigan couple accused of employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M plumbing business
Read full article: Michigan couple accused of employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M plumbing businessA 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.
Plymouth couple charged in federal case alleging employment of hundreds of unauthorized workers
Read full article: Plymouth couple charged in federal case alleging employment of hundreds of unauthorized workersMoises 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.
It’s all God’s plan’: Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson reflects on new deal, team support, future goals
Read full article: It’s all God’s plan’: Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson reflects on new deal, team support, future goalsDetroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson expressed gratitude for the support from the Ford family and team leadership in securing his new contract extension.
‘Keep Plymouth charming’: Residents rally against rezoning near historic church
Read full article: ‘Keep Plymouth charming’: Residents rally against rezoning near historic churchPlymouth 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 delayed for some Plymouth residents due to operational issues
Read full article: Trash collection delayed for some Plymouth residents due to operational issuesTrash 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.
Repairs on track to start for Plymouth railroad crossing causing headaches for drivers
Read full article: Repairs on track to start for Plymouth railroad crossing causing headaches for driversFor 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.
Plymouth’s Good Morning USA Parade brings over a thousand people together for Independence Day
Read full article: Plymouth’s Good Morning USA Parade brings over a thousand people together for Independence DayFamilies 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? Vote for your favorite finalist here
Read full article: What’s the best fine dining restaurant in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite finalist hereWhat’s the best fine dining restaurant in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
Local 4 to open coffee shop, community space in Downtown Plymouth
Read full article: Local 4 to open coffee shop, community space in Downtown PlymouthWe’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.
Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best
Read full article: Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The BestWhat’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.
Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
Read full article: Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declinesA 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.
FA Cup stunner: Liverpool is knocked out by second-tier Plymouth in fourth round
Read full article: FA Cup stunner: Liverpool is knocked out by second-tier Plymouth in fourth roundPremier 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.
First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
Read full article: First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong yearScientists 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.

Plymouth-Canton community rallies after ‘Grinch’ steals storage trailer containing ballet props
Read full article: Plymouth-Canton community rallies after ‘Grinch’ steals storage trailer containing ballet propsTragedy 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 report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
Read full article: Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virusMassachusetts health officials have announced a second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state.
Plymouth-Canton awarded $145k grant to replace Chiefs mascot with Cobras
Read full article: Plymouth-Canton awarded $145k grant to replace Chiefs mascot with CobrasPlymouth-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.
Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
Read full article: Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald'sA Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
9 days after he went missing on Belle Isle, body of Plymouth man found 9 miles away
Read full article: 9 days after he went missing on Belle Isle, body of Plymouth man found 9 miles awayThe body of a Plymouth man who went missing on Belle Isle nine days earlier was discovered by officials about nine miles away.
Train troubles continue in Plymouth despite community push for change
Read full article: Train troubles continue in Plymouth despite community push for changeTrains 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.
Flushing man charged with stalking Michigan AG, Plymouth city commissioner
Read full article: Flushing man charged with stalking Michigan AG, Plymouth city commissionerChristopher 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.
A World War II bomb prompted an evacuation in England before being taken to sea to be blown up
Read full article: A World War II bomb prompted an evacuation in England before being taken to sea to be blown upAn unexploded World War II bomb has been safely transported through the eerily empty streets of the southwestern English port city of Plymouth.
Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
Read full article: Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remainThe 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.
Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions
Read full article: Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisionsA 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.
Videos: SE Michigan storms cause flooding on roadways, at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Videos: SE Michigan storms cause flooding on roadways, at Detroit Metro AirportSeveral inches of rain fell across Metro Detroit amid severe storms overnight Wednesday into Thursday, causing some areas to flood -- particularly in Wayne County.
Nonprofit battles City of Plymouth over tax exemption, property taxes for Penn Theatre
Read full article: Nonprofit battles City of Plymouth over tax exemption, property taxes for Penn TheatreWhen 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.
City commission to meet on outdoor dining changes in Plymouth
Read full article: City commission to meet on outdoor dining changes in PlymouthThe 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.
Group rips artwork off wall in Downtown Plymouth, destroys it before leaving
Read full article: Group rips artwork off wall in Downtown Plymouth, destroys it before leavingA group of people ripped a piece of artwork off a wall in Downtown Plymouth and destroyed it before leaving the scene, police said.
Could rift between city officials, Downtown Plymouth restaurants put outdoor dining in jeopardy?
Read full article: Could rift between city officials, Downtown Plymouth restaurants put outdoor dining in jeopardy?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.
Canton High School is retiring its ‘Chief’ mascot, arrowhead logo after 6-1 vote by school board
Read full article: Canton High School is retiring its ‘Chief’ mascot, arrowhead logo after 6-1 vote by school boardCanton Community Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday to remove and replace the name and logo.
Federal court sides with lobster fishers in whale protection case anchored off New England
Read full article: Federal court sides with lobster fishers in whale protection case anchored off New EnglandA federal appeals court has blocked proposed restrictions aimed at saving a vanishing species of whale, saying they could put thousands of commercial fishermen out of work.
First condo development in downtown Plymouth since 2007 gets a completion date estimate
Read full article: First condo development in downtown Plymouth since 2007 gets a completion date estimateEach residence can be customized to fit residents’ needs, and will offer over 2,700 square feet, two to four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.
Students from Plymouth-Canton ranked 1st place in national culinary competition
Read full article: Students from Plymouth-Canton ranked 1st place in national culinary competitionHigh school students from a Wayne County high school won a national culinary competition after whipping up a three-course meal.
Morning 4: 1 man killed, 2 others hurt in triple shooting in Detroit, police say -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: 1 man killed, 2 others hurt in triple shooting in Detroit, police say -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Ann Arbor’s Humane Society urges dog owners to use microchips after seeing lowest reunion rate in years
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Humane Society urges dog owners to use microchips after seeing lowest reunion rate in yearsHSHV is issuing a call for all dog and cat owners to get their pets microchipped.
No weapon found after Snapchat sparks shelter-in-place at middle school in Plymouth
Read full article: No weapon found after Snapchat sparks shelter-in-place at middle school in PlymouthOfficials with Plymouth-Canton Community Schools said no weapon was found at a middle school after several students reported seeing a Snapchat picture showing a gun.
Former teacher charged with sexual assaults of 4 girls ages 10-15 from 3 Wayne County schools
Read full article: Former teacher charged with sexual assaults of 4 girls ages 10-15 from 3 Wayne County schoolsA former teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting four girls between the ages of 10 and 15 years old at three different Wayne County schools.
Church looking to transform house-turned-youth activity center into home again for refugees in Plymouth
Read full article: Church looking to transform house-turned-youth activity center into home again for refugees in PlymouthThe folks over at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Plymouth are fundraising to transform a house-turned-youth activity center into a home again so that it can host refugees.
Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikes
Read full article: Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikesThe U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale.
Parent charged with making school threat at Plymouth elementary school
Read full article: Parent charged with making school threat at Plymouth elementary schoolStephen Constantine Fernimos is facing charges for allegedly making threats against Smith Elementary School while trying to pick up his child from an after-school program.
What’s Going Around: Influenza A, flu, COVID, RSV, upper respiratory illnesses continue to spread throughout Metro Detroit
Read full article: What’s Going Around: Influenza A, flu, COVID, RSV, upper respiratory illnesses continue to spread throughout Metro DetroitHere’s our weekly round up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.