New Jersey is seeking to drastically reduce the amount of plastics and other packaging material that's tossed out once a package is opened.

New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction, is stepping down this weekend.

A utility says the drinking water in New Jersey’s capital city and some surrounding communities went largely untested for more than a year, and that it fired a worker who falsified the relevant reports.

Drought and sea level rise are causing salty oceanwater to creep into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of other people.

Police in New Jersey’s capital have shown a pattern of misconduct, including excessive force and unlawful stops.

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UAW members are rallying at the Stellantis engine plant in Trenton, urging the automaker to adhere to the collective bargaining agreement, which has been a contentious issue.

New Jersey has hit pause on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.

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DTE Energy is building a battery energy storage center at the former Trenton Channel coal plant.

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Decaying conditions at a near-century-old police and fire station concern city leaders in Trenton.

Demolition of the century-old power plant in Trenton concluded Friday with the implosion of the boiler house.

The new building will be a lithium iron-phosphate battery storage facility that DTE said will hold enough energy to power 40,000 homes.

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Authorities highlighted newly revealed evidence, including a so-called “kidnapping kit” found in his car, in an effort to keep him behind bars until his trial.

A fatal crash has claimed the life of a 69-year-old man in Monroe County.

Authorities say a man faces murder charges in Pennsylvania and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three family members and evading law enforcement for hours as police mobilized in two states.

Police say a man suspected of fatally shooting three family members in the Philadelphia area has been arrested in New Jersey after evading law enforcement for hours.

Demolition started on a Downriver power plant that began operating 100 years ago.

The demolition of a century-old power plant in Trenton began Friday morning with the toppling of two smokestacks.

Demolition on a century-old power plant is set to begin in the city of Trenton on Friday.

It even impacts response times for people suffering from medical emergencies. The crossing at Van Horn Road is less than a mile from Beaumont Hospital, the only two-level trauma center in the area.

It even impacts response times for people suffering from medical emergencies. The crossing at Van Horn Road is less than a mile from Beaumont Hospital, the only two-level trauma center in the area.

Trenton High School is on a soft lockdown after a “single, live bullet” was found, police said.

Trenton, a Downriver city, is one of only 13 locations deemed a Trail Town in Michigan due to its commitment to its trails and community.

The are now demolition dates for the old DTE Energy coal power plant along Trenton’s riverfront.

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A New Jersey man arrested on attempted kidnapping charges Downriver last month will remain behind bars.

A New Jersey man has been charged with stalking and attempting to kidnap his ex-girlfriend at a Downriver church on Christmas.

A man from New Jersey is facing charges in what federal prosecutors called an elaborate kidnapping plot.

Jazz lovers can listen to the sounds of some of their favorite performers when the annual Jazz on the River returns to Trenton this weekend.

There’s nothing quite like a Pure Michigan summer, especially along the beautiful Great Lakes -- but there’s always the risk of invasive species destroying what we hold dear.

A 23-year-old pickup truck driver killed a man while driving recklessly through traffic after a fireworks show in Monroe County, officials said.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge partnered with EnChroma to offer view scopes and glasses so people with red-green color blindness can experience nature in vibrant color.

Residents in one Downriver community are hopeful Thursday night that an old blighted hospital sitting along the Detroit River will soon be demolished.

Friends of the Detroit River are celebrating National Trails Day and encouraging Metro Detroiters to “take a hike” Downriver.

Trenton Public Schools were closed Friday after a possible threat was found on social media.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Friday this year, and Corewell Health is partnering up with Michigan law enforcement for the day to help collect unused medicine.

Defending his administration’s actions on clean water, President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a congressional resolution that would have overturned protections for the nation’s waterways that Republicans have criticized as overly intrusive.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Monroe and Wayne Counties has been issued until 12:15 p.m. on Sunday.

Community members have mixed emotions about the demolition of the Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in Trenton which stood for more than 20 years.

A Wayne County woman turned a $5 free play coupon into a $300,000 lottery prize with an instant game ticket.

Elevator problems for seniors continue in a high rise in Trenton. Help Me Hank has been tracking those issues for more than a year, and Local 4 is finally seeing some results.

If you haven’t been to the Downriver area in a while, you may be surprised at all the changes.

Flowers are always a thoughtful gift, or a great pick me up, but at this new flower shop, they are making picking out a bouquet a fun, interactive experience. It’s called Love you Bunches and Bunches and is located in the heart of downtown Trenton.

With mouthwatering pasta dishes, and steaks served in Grandma’s secret sauce, you can really feel the love at Sibley Gardens in Trenton. Michelle Oliver takes us to Dine in the D at this restaurant that has been run by the same family for 4 generations.

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Brian Grocki was 14 years old when he vanished after reportedly leaving a friend’s house in Trenton.

Throughout the day, Local 4 has been in touch with a couple from Trenton who is riding out the storm in their condo in Fort Meyers. Ian is the first time they’ve experienced a hurricane, and they are not entirely sure what they’re in for.

A marine unit Downriver will soon be breaking ground on a $1.4 million project that has been in the making for over 10 years, according to officials.

Officials still have not identified a woman found dead in the Detroit River 11 years ago.

Crews are working to help clean up a leak that occurred Downriver.

On Wednesday, federal and local officials are monitoring the release of diesel into the water Downriver.

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A couple from Trenton said robbers held them at gunpoint outside a Romulus apartment complex while they stole their new puppy -- but that wasn’t the main thing they were after.

There are several events happening around Metro Detroit that will allow you to get your paddles wet on National Canoe and Kayak Day.

Dozens of students came together at Trenton High School on Wednesday to make blankets for kids in the hospital.

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Police have identified the human remains that were found at the former Trenton home of a man who was killed in a shootout with Tennessee police about a month after leaving the property.

Seniors living in the Trenton Towers high-rise apartment building have been dealing with elevators that are either down or in a constant state of repair, leaving many stranded or stuck in their apartments.

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The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge over the Trenton Channel will soon flow with vehicles following the reopening ceremony on the Trenton side of the bridge, Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

One Downriver nurse is redefining what it means to take care of her patients by going beyond the hospital bed.

Oakland County wants to slow and mitigate the spread of invasive moths that as caterpillars can denude entire forests of leaves.

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were virtually deadlocked early Wednesday after a campaign centered on the incumbent’s progressive policies and handling of the pandemic.

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Nearly a dozen Downriver school districts worked together Saturday morning to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to play football or cheer.

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Severe weather last week caused a DTE Energy utility pole to lean dangerous close to a home in Trenton.

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A teenager has been found safely two years after leaving her Trenton home early one July morning, prompting a widespread investigation.

For 90 years Elliott’s Bakery in downtown Trenton has been serving decadent treats.

An 85-year-old couple from Canton Township were killed Wednesday when a pickup truck crashed into the side of their car in Monroe County, officials said.

When you first walk in All About Grace, you will be floored by just how many items they really have. The Trenton handmade boutique hosts 97 different artists’ work and it covers everything from beautiful clay jewelry, to industrial-looking lights.

A Wayne County man claimed his $150,000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery days before it expired.

Promenade Artisan Foods has just opened their second location in Detroit inside the Fisher Building. Owners Chelsie and Jono Brymer joined Tati Amare from their Detroit location for Take Out Tuesday and talked about what their new location offers. Like the Trenton location, the new Promenade Artisan Foods in Detroit will offer, French Press coffee drinks, artisanal breads, crepes, sandwiches and gourmet grab and go meals. The Detroit location will feature the exact menu as the Trenton location, which changes every season. AdAlthough their menus will be the same, the Detroit location will differ because of its size.

TRENTON, Mich. – Last year, a family had to find a way to safely celebrate a grandmother’s 99th birthday during the coronavirus outbreak. READ: Family finds way to safely celebrate grandmother’s 99th birthday despite coronavirus outbreakThey sang to her from the front yard, safely social distanced. So they took their 2020 birthday plans and expanded them for 2021. The family asked the community to send her birthday cards and she has received more than 80. RELATED: Family plans COVID-safe 100th birthday for Trenton grandmother, asks community to send cards

TRENTON, Mich. – Last year, a family had to find a way to safely celebrate a grandmother’s 99th birthday despite the coronavirus outbreak. READ: Family finds way to safely celebrate grandmother’s 99th birthday despite coronavirus outbreakLast March, Mary Mikola’s family put on the best 99th birthday celebration they could. We hold the side of this board up and write what we’re trying to say to her through the window,” Mikola’s granddaughter Terrie Derupa said. Those are the reasons why Mikola’s family plans to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 20 in a big way -- while still being as safe as possible. If you want to send a card to Mary Mikola for her 100th birthday you can send it to the following address:

In past decades, the Census Bureau has given Virginia and New Jersey priority in receiving their redistricting data so they can complete the process in time to run their elections. That’s too late to accommodate Virginia and New Jersey, so they will have little choice but to conduct elections this year under the existing boundaries. He said if legislative redistricting were rushed in time for the 2021 election, it would likely be with incomplete census data. AdThe House of Delegates lines that were created in 2011 were drawn by a Republican-controlled chamber to benefit the GOP. That in turn fueled a Democratic gain of six seats in the 2019 House elections, flipping the chamber to Democratic control.

DETROIT – There is a lot of controversy surrounding a huge Christmas inflatable named “Gretch the Grinch” at a Trenton restaurant. The owner of the restaurant says he felt it was one of the only ways to get a message across. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Wetter, windier and warmer as Thanksgiving approachesThanksgiving week starts out pretty typical, but it will get a lot wetter, windier and warmer as we head toward Turkey Day. 4 Fast FactsBe InformedAfter a long afternoon of public comment and deliberation the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted to certify the November election results. The Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 vote with one abstention.

DETROIT – There is a lot of controversy surrounding a huge Christmas inflatable named “Gretch the Grinch” at a Trenton restaurant. The owner of the restaurant says he felt it was one of the only ways to get a message across. “The Grinch is kind of the restaurant business, the staff and my way to tell the governor that we don’t think she’s doing a good job,” said Syrocki. The Trenton business owner isn’t a fan of the two-day notice given when putting the latest into place. “We have 100-150 employees that need this job, they want this job,” said Syrocki.

GROSSE ILE, Mich. – The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge over the Trenton Channel will remain closed at least until the fall of 2021, officials said Friday. Last week, a routine underwater inspection of the piers supporting the bridge revealed “severe erosion” that “must be repaired before the bridge can be reopened," according to a Wayne County official. A timeline for the repairs is currently being developed, but officials said Friday that the bridge is expected to remain closed until fall 2021, “if not longer.”The bridge originally closed for repairs in May, and was expected to reopen in December of this year. The bridge, also known as “free bridge," closed last year in November for emergency repairs to address structural integrity issues, which caused massive backups and delays for frustrated residents. The May 2020 closure was meant to provide more permanent repairs, which the township says are needed to increase the life expectancy of the 90-year-old bridge and to also lift its current weight restrictions.

We’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). Share it with Trust Index📧 Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:

Junior Samantha Plough started swimming four years ago when she was in the seventh grade. Samantha Plough with a medal. The hard work will pay off, just keep working hard Samantha PloughSamantha Plough diving. Aside from being a part of Trenton’s swimming/diving team, Samantha is involved with the instrumental program as well as plays on Trenton’s softball team. Samantha Plough diving shot (WDIV)Congratulations to Samantha for winning a 4Frenzy Fan Choice Award!

Temple is a big, aggressive force on the Trojans' defensive line, and has been playing football since he was 9 years old. While also playing football, Temple spent his springs in high school playing on the Trenton baseball team. Having to overcome three knee surgeries during his career, Temple’s playing days are over, but the memories he made playing football at Trenton will last a lifetime. “Enjoy every minute because it goes by so fast, and give 100% every time because you only get one opportunity.”Congratulations to Conner on winning the 4Frenzy Fan Choice Award for Defensive Ends! Click HERE to see all the other winners of the 4Frenzy Fan Choice Awards!

Throughout the pandemic, All About Grace has donated over 500 masks from vendors that participate. Ashley Young, OwnerAll About Grace opened in November of 2019, right before the pandemic. We also had a lot of custom and personalization orders that kept us going throughout the pandemic” says Young. Many local businesses like All About Grace have been nominated for our Vote 4 The Best contest. To find out more about other local businesses in the Metro Detroit area, check out our Vote 4 The Best guide.

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TRENTON, Mich. – This weekend is the most likely time for families to hunt down the perfect pumpkin. A family in Trenton said they always try to find a large pumpkin for Halloween and this year they pumpkin spiced things up with a 620 pound winter squash -- roughly the same weight as a Grizzly Bear. Jan Zmijewski said her brother grew the pumpkin in Taylor and had to drive the Hallowqueen-sized behemoth to their Trenton home. You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full story in the video player above. According to Michigan Giant Pumpkin Growers, the largest pumpkin ever grown in Michigan was recorded in 2019.

But that is where Habitat for Humanity stepped in. Now the veteran is getting a brand new ramp free of charge. His stepdaughter reached out to Habitat for Humanity to help fund the project for her stepfather who served in the Korean War and World War II. Andrews lives in Trenton so the project was a little bit of a stretch for Habitat for Humanity in Livingston County, but they were able to work it out since veteran related projects are a priority. “For us, it’s important to help elderly people age in place, that’s a big thing that we put emphasis on,” said Ryan Skomial of Habitat for Humanity.

Chris Christie speaks during a news conference in Newark, N.J. Christie tweeted on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Chris Christie said Saturday he has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital where he spent a week, following his announcement that he had contracted the coronavirus. “I am happy to let you know that this morning I was released from Morristown Medical Center," Christie said in a Saturday morning post on Twitter. Christie was part of a string of virus cases connected to President Donald Trump’s inner circle. In 2013, during Christie’s first term as New Jersey governor, he underwent lap-band surgery and lost a significant amount of weight.

President Donald Trump arrives at Morristown Municipal Airport to attend a fundraiser at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)TRENTON, N.J. – President Donald Trump's fundraiser at his Bedminster golf club hours before he announced he had contracted the coronavirus was wrong and “put lives at risk,” New Jersey Gov. Guests at that event said it included a photo opportunity with Trump and an indoor roundtable with him that one attendee said lasted 45 minutes or more. “The actions leading up to and following this event have put lives at risk,” Murphy said at an afternoon news conference. But Dr. Rich Roberts, a pharmaceutical executive from New Jersey who made a video describing the event, said he sat a seat away from Trump during the indoor roundtable. Hopefully, we’ll get through it.”Of the 206 guests at the event, Murphy said, 184 have been contacted by health officials in New Jersey.

Weve received a long list of firsthand accounts from Friday (Aug. 21, 2020) evenings earthquake in southeastern Michigan. My house shook, but not enough to knock down anything that was on display. I asked my husband if he felt the shaking and he said no, but he guessed that if I felt it, it had to have been an earthquake. The east side of my house felt like something had hit my house. I have never felt anything like that before.-- Renee in Monroe (48161)If you felt it, please tell us what it was like:

TRENTON, Mich. Its another chapter of the ongoing battle on what to do with the McLouth Steel Site, Downriver in Trenton. About two dozen people protested outside Trenton City Hall Sunday afternoon voicing their concerns against what they said is a decision that will harm the future of Trenton. RELATED: Defending the EnvironmentMany neighbors said theyre against a proposal recommending the citys waterfront property to industrial use. The former Steel Site is now owned by Crown Enterprises which is a subsidiary of the Moroun Family. Trenton City Council is supposed to vote on the topic Monday night at 7 p.m.

TRENTON, Mich. Police are investigating after an apparent human skull was found in a fire pit at a Trenton home this week. Police believe that the skull found in the fire pit is human but are waiting for confirmation from an anthropologist. Officials say they have no reason to believe that there is more than one body at the site. Eberly recently died during a shootout with police in Crossville, Tennessee, officials say. Officials say Eberly had previously encountered Tennessee police and was arrested on June 19 for driving on a revoked license and resisting arrest.

TRENTON, Mich. Human remains were found this week in a fire pit at a house on Wilson Street in Trenton, according to News-Herald report. The newspaper reports the new homeowners had recently purchased the home this year from a man who died in a shootout with police in Tennessee this past month. Police are expected to release more information Tuesday.

TRENTON, Mich. Police are investigating a skull that was found at a home in Trenton -- which previously belonged to a man recently killed in Tennessee. Its very strange, said neighbor Mona Whitaker. We knew he had some problems and some troubles, Mona Whitaker said. He wasnt scary or anything, Mona Whitaker said of Eberly. Police say a woman lived with Eberly in the Trenton home who is believed to be his girlfriend.

TRENTON, Mich. Police have been asked to reopen an investigation into the death of a teenager who was found hanging from a noose in the basement of a Trenton home eight years ago. Anthony Holman said hell never forget when he found his friend, James Franklin, 17, hanging in the basement of a Trenton home on Oct. 22, 2012. But Franklins brother, Elijah Stallworth, told the Local 4 Defenders he doesnt believe his brother killed himself. Trenton police investigated for a second time, and the autopsy didnt reveal any trauma to Franklins head. But this week, Trentons police chief posted on Facebook that the department is working with the Wayne County Prosecutors Office on the case.